Chapter 3 - Red Hope @ redhope.net

arely ever ate hot morning meals.
Cameron had disposed of the used pan and picked up another that already had oil on it. She briefly
teetered the oiled pan back and forth to get the whole pan's surface well coated. She then warmed it up
on the stove and collected a bowl of prepped pancake mix.
Sarah grew wide eye once she realized she'd have a few pancakes to eat too. She shook her head and
wondered if the terminator wasn't trying to kill her via a full stomach.
"How did you sleep" Cameron inquired.
Sarah was caught with a full mouth but swallowed it down before any response. "Good." She saw
Cameron nod so she asked, "How about you"
The terminator looked away from the partially cooked pancakes. "I didn't sleep." She picked up the
spatula and flipped the two cakes.
Sarah picked up a piece of buttered, white toast and thoughtfully chewed on it. "Too busy worrying
about the Reese Brothers"
Cameron stayed quiet for a moment and stared at the almost ready pancakes. "Somewhat." She worked
the spatula under the first pancake, picked it up, and put it on Sarah's plate. She repeated the process
with the second pancake. She then went to the refrigerator and pulled out a syrup bottle.
Sarah had a brief glimpse of the fridge, which was well stocked. She didn't comment about it and
instead accepted the syrup. When she finally tried the pancakes, she grew curious about a certain
ingredient in it. "Is there vanilla in this"
The terminator was now cleaning the dishes. "Yes." She regarded her charge and checked, "Do you like
it"
Sarah shook her head in disbelief. How did she end up here, near Big Bear City, with some stranger and
enjoying vanilla pancakes This had to be the most ludicrous thing in her life, yet. However, she peered
up at the terminator and revealed a small smile. "Yeah... it’s really good."
Cameron nodded then focused on the dirty dishes, which didn't take her very long. She also took
Sarah's plate after she was done.
Sarah crossed her arms on the counter and curiously checked, "Did you eat"
The terminator put the cleaned plate onto the dryer rack. "I'm fine." She dried her hands on the dish
towel then turned to the college student. "There are a few things we must do before I go."
Sarah gradually arched her right eyebrow at this news. "Where are you going"
"I must complete my mission."
"Right," Sarah murmured. She become suspicious and challenged, "You mean to kill the Reese
Brothers"
Cameron held Sarah's hard stare and calmly replied, "Yes." She folded her muscular arms and waited to
see if Sarah had any more questions.