Just shoot it

Alec stops short as he exits his room, startled by the other young man. Straightening in defense, he lifts his chin. “I’m hardly a prisoner,” he retorts. He really was… but he wasn’t… but he was. For now, he’d just pretend he wasn’t, despite the anklet hiding under the cuff of his jeans.

Giving Trey a once-over, he lifts one eyebrow. He’d heard the scuttlebutt about Angelica’s nephew, even if he wasn’t supposed to know about it. “And you must be the kid with a new set of babysitters to train.”

Not caring that he looked like he’d been through a meat grinder, he steps up to Trey, holding out his hand for the ball. “That happens to be the only source of entertainment I’ve got around here.”


“Uh – yeah, sure. Plates.” Eli gestures to the living room. “Set ‘em up in front of the television and we can watch while we eat.”

It wasn’t long before the food was done and ready, and Eli was bringing it to the living room. He dishes out Ryan’s steak first, setting it on her plate. “And here we go… just like you like it. French fries to come.”

Dishing out his own steak, he goes back into the kitchen, returning with two beers in one hand and the French fries in the other. “Alright… move over, Speedy.”

Flopping down next to her on the couch, his stomach gives a loud growl. “Uh-oh… better feed the hungry monster before something bad happens.” He tosses Ryan the television remote. “You’re the master tonight.”


Getting to the miniature golf course, Gage is a little hesitant, but eager to learn a new game. Wide awake and energetic, he follows Sapphire closely, paying attention to her directions.

With her arms around him, showing him how to putt, he grins and doesn’t try yet. “Hmm… I think it might be more fun to have you keep teaching me.”

Turning his head to look over his shoulder, he leans back to give her a quick kiss before turning back to the club and ball. Giving it a little putt, the ball goes rolling across the green, bouncing along the side and rolling right around the first hole.

Gage straightens and cocks his head, staring at it for a moment. “Can I just shoot it instead?”

Throwing Sapphire a glance, he grins, then starts to laugh. “I think I need you to teach me again.”