Giving a short laugh Katie found it a bit funny even if she didn't know why. She hadn't even met the new guy but for Jason to be annoyed by him something must be up. Jason's feelings usually weren't wrong.
I don't mind and you know that. How about we meet at my place about three thirty and than when we are done we can head over to help the band set up.
Going out and into the car with Chance Destiny is quiet for the ride. Just watching the scenes go by and trying to get her own bearings onto where they were. Coming to the fairly nice area her eyes widen a little as she sits up.
Taking everything in Destiny continues to wonder if Chance was lost or if maybe he had heard Reese wrong. But coming to the house and stopping she turns to look at Chance before even words could come out of her mouth her question had been answered.
Looking back out in at the house again she's couldn't help but let her eyes get big. It was not that she'd never seen a house like this before, her parents house was rather large but this was far from any safe house she had seen.
"Whoa..I was not expecting this. This is defiantly better."
Opening the car door and getting out Destiny calls back into the car.
"Yeah I'd like to see the inside."
The house was a medium size and relatively nice. Maybe this whole thing wouldn't be to bad after all...just maybe. Waiting for Chance to join her before she went any farther and can't help the smile that moved onto her lips again.
"So you new about this surprise huh?"
Being taken into the more deeper dance Cassy didn't mind though she was a bit surprised. Just continuing to watch Leo's eyes, and let him lead she was doing ok. The music, the moments everything about them mixed so well. It was hard to find two dancers that could mesh like that, but it seemed Cassy and Leo could.
Just letting the music float on, Cassy lets herself get lost, and at Leo lifts her her own arms go out slightly to the sides. Sliding back down to the ground Cassy's eyes lock with his never breaking away even as she is taken into the dip.
Her own breath was heavy as she looked up into Leo's eyes almost feeling like she could get lost in them too. Bringing her hand to the back to Leo's head Cassy runs her hand through his hair as the other his arm. Her knee throbbed a little but she payed no attachen to it. The dance had been nice, she'd truly enjoyed it.
The silence continues but Cassy didn't mind as it seemed like silent words were being exchanged at least to her. Oh how she wish at this moment she could kiss Leo, everything about this moment seemed perfect, and something in his eyes said he wanted it. But Cassy new the bounds and she would not cross them. Leo would have to make the first movie. So she continues to just rake his hand with her hand and look up into his eyes.
5/13/10
Ballroom
Yeah... yeah leaving early would be good. Sorry... I know I need to cut this out.
Realizing that his hands had started to shake slightly, he opens his desk drawer to retrieve a granola bar. Tearing it open, he takes a bite, letting the sugar do its job.
Just... if you feel me punch anybody, it's gonna be Alec or the new guy. He bugs me.
Chance grins, glad that Destiny trusts him. "Nope." He holds up a set of keys, jingling them proudly. "I got me an Elite car to use whenever we please. At least for now, the Agency won't be finding your car. Come on."
Leading the way out of the building, Chance heads around the side where there was a short line of vehicles used for Elite purposes. Finding the right one, he opens the passenger door for Destiny. "And here we are. Slide right in, ma'am."
Once he was in the car too, with the engine started, he maneuvers through the parking lot and out on the street. "Okay... Reese told me where this place is, so we just gotta find Third Street..." His voice trails off as he tries to get his bearings in an unfamiliar town. Seeing the sign, he hits the brakes a little too quickly. "Ah, here we go. Hang a left, he said, so that is what we shall do."
Talking to himself as he remembers the directions, Chance drives for about ten minutes, coming to a residential area of town. It was a relatively new housing division with nice homes, some large and some small. Meeting few cars, it was apparent that this was a nice quiet area. Neighborhood Watch signs were visible in an attempt to thwart crime as well.
One might believe Chance was lost, coming to this place. It certainly wasn't the kind of location one would envision when thinking about their purpose for being there. But soon enough, he turns into a driveway of a one-story house. It was a pleasant looking house... a light blue with dark, decorative shutters and a big bay window that looked out towards the street. Attractive bushes lined the front, and the lawn was well-kept.
Shutting off the engine, Chance just sits for a moment before turning his head to Destiny. He knew she hadn't been thinking of a place like this. "When Reese does a job, he does it right. You deserve more than a group setting with victims of abuse. Until we get things straightened out and settled down, this is going to be your home. I'm just a shadow that will maintain high security for you."
He searches her face, wondering what she might be thinking. "We can go in if you want, and take a look around."
Feeling Cassy's intense gaze, Leo's own line of sight drops to meet her eyes. Continuing to dance to the music, he grows quiet, not sure how to respond now. She was enjoying this... maybe more than he had intended her to.
"Yes well... dancing is always a good way to end a day, don't you think?"
Sending Cassy spinning to the end of his hand, then bringing her back again, his other arm slips around her waist as they gradually twirl, their reflections caught in the shimmering mirrors. With a little bit of imagination, they were on a grand ballroom floor, elegantly dressed, along with several other couples. An orchestra played the soft music as those less daring remained along the sides to watch and admire those who could move so gracefully to the music. The tempo picks up and each couple steps in time to the rhythm. In unison, they swirl and shine under the soft glowing lights, men leading ladies on an enchanted journey across the floor. The orchestra's song swells with emotion, the dancers responding with passion as each falls into their partner's eyes, moving as one. The music intensifies, leading to prominent steps, filled with emotion. And as the final measures play, the men take their maidens and lift them into the air - graceful angels, soft and light, so little strength needed to-
Leo's mind comes to a screeching halt as the music playing begins to fade. Breathing heavily, he looks up into Cassy's eyes as he had just lifted her for one last twirl. Slowly, gently, he brings her back down so her feet can touch the floor. His final move is to pull her into a graceful dip, the song ending as now she hung on his arm, his gaze now looking down into those deep, sparkling pools.
His pulse racing, he realizes that he had maybe pushed her limits too much, not having intended at all to dance the way he had. A silence takes over the room as the music has now stopped.
Realizing that his hands had started to shake slightly, he opens his desk drawer to retrieve a granola bar. Tearing it open, he takes a bite, letting the sugar do its job.
Just... if you feel me punch anybody, it's gonna be Alec or the new guy. He bugs me.
Chance grins, glad that Destiny trusts him. "Nope." He holds up a set of keys, jingling them proudly. "I got me an Elite car to use whenever we please. At least for now, the Agency won't be finding your car. Come on."
Leading the way out of the building, Chance heads around the side where there was a short line of vehicles used for Elite purposes. Finding the right one, he opens the passenger door for Destiny. "And here we are. Slide right in, ma'am."
Once he was in the car too, with the engine started, he maneuvers through the parking lot and out on the street. "Okay... Reese told me where this place is, so we just gotta find Third Street..." His voice trails off as he tries to get his bearings in an unfamiliar town. Seeing the sign, he hits the brakes a little too quickly. "Ah, here we go. Hang a left, he said, so that is what we shall do."
Talking to himself as he remembers the directions, Chance drives for about ten minutes, coming to a residential area of town. It was a relatively new housing division with nice homes, some large and some small. Meeting few cars, it was apparent that this was a nice quiet area. Neighborhood Watch signs were visible in an attempt to thwart crime as well.
One might believe Chance was lost, coming to this place. It certainly wasn't the kind of location one would envision when thinking about their purpose for being there. But soon enough, he turns into a driveway of a one-story house. It was a pleasant looking house... a light blue with dark, decorative shutters and a big bay window that looked out towards the street. Attractive bushes lined the front, and the lawn was well-kept.
Shutting off the engine, Chance just sits for a moment before turning his head to Destiny. He knew she hadn't been thinking of a place like this. "When Reese does a job, he does it right. You deserve more than a group setting with victims of abuse. Until we get things straightened out and settled down, this is going to be your home. I'm just a shadow that will maintain high security for you."
He searches her face, wondering what she might be thinking. "We can go in if you want, and take a look around."
Feeling Cassy's intense gaze, Leo's own line of sight drops to meet her eyes. Continuing to dance to the music, he grows quiet, not sure how to respond now. She was enjoying this... maybe more than he had intended her to.
"Yes well... dancing is always a good way to end a day, don't you think?"
Sending Cassy spinning to the end of his hand, then bringing her back again, his other arm slips around her waist as they gradually twirl, their reflections caught in the shimmering mirrors. With a little bit of imagination, they were on a grand ballroom floor, elegantly dressed, along with several other couples. An orchestra played the soft music as those less daring remained along the sides to watch and admire those who could move so gracefully to the music. The tempo picks up and each couple steps in time to the rhythm. In unison, they swirl and shine under the soft glowing lights, men leading ladies on an enchanted journey across the floor. The orchestra's song swells with emotion, the dancers responding with passion as each falls into their partner's eyes, moving as one. The music intensifies, leading to prominent steps, filled with emotion. And as the final measures play, the men take their maidens and lift them into the air - graceful angels, soft and light, so little strength needed to-
Leo's mind comes to a screeching halt as the music playing begins to fade. Breathing heavily, he looks up into Cassy's eyes as he had just lifted her for one last twirl. Slowly, gently, he brings her back down so her feet can touch the floor. His final move is to pull her into a graceful dip, the song ending as now she hung on his arm, his gaze now looking down into those deep, sparkling pools.
His pulse racing, he realizes that he had maybe pushed her limits too much, not having intended at all to dance the way he had. A silence takes over the room as the music has now stopped.
Personal Bubble
Continuing to feel all Jason's bottled emotions Katie new he needed to take it easy or throw himself into sugar shock, or even damage something feather including himself.
Maybe if you want we can leave a little early today, not to much I know we have work to do but maybe a half hour early, and we have just release some pent up emotions before the show tonight.
Katie didn't know if Jason would be up for that or not but at least it was something. Giving a shake of her head Katie would feel the same warmth Jason had but not as strong. At least if he blew off a little steam before the show it would be enough to let him concentrate.
Anyways..once you get out on that stage you'll forget about everything else. You always do when your up there.
Catching the look in Chance's eye that he new a little more than she did about this place worried Destiny, but he promised it would be ok and to her liking so she had to trust him.
"Ok..I trust you."
Giving a chuckle at his comment about not following her when she changed and into the bathroom a small smile forms on her lips. She was thankful he had some kind of decency. Though she had to admit him following her every moment was going to take some getting use to.
Yes she new she needed protection, she had asked for it after all, yeah she had figured whoever would follow her all over the place but...maybe she didn't realize that they would be in every foot step with her. It would take some getting use to, doing her normal activity around Chance. Quiet time, space, personal bubble it no longer existed. This was deffintly going to be a challenge.
Looking at Chance's out stretched arm for a long moment Destiny finally takes it with her hand and links arms with him. Feeling his arm she realized just now how much muscle he had, and in a way it made her feel a little safer.
"Are we going to be taking my car or did you have your own?"
Cassy was happy to hear that Leo had a decent day and that him and his friend had almost figured out the car. Even though Leo said he wasn't good at being a macanice she could see the twinkle that lied behind his eyes when he talked about it. He did enjoy doing it and figuring out how to fix the cars.
"Well at lease you have a good day."
As Leo picks up the beat and moves a little faster Cassy dares to push her own self as well not feeling any pain in her knee at the moment. A little push wouldnt hurt, and Leo was there for the support so she should be ok.
Hearing Leo's last comment about being lovely Cassy's cheeks turned red, and she new it feeling the warmth in them. Continuing to keep in step though Cassy's eyes lock with Leo's for a moment just letting the music carry her.
She new they were only friends, and she couldn't help how she felt about Leo but she did her best to keep her feelings at bay, but something about the music...she couldn't help the soft look in her eyes. It just relaxed her and shearing a dance with Leo even if it was only practice something just made it special.
Doing a slow spin Cassy than brings herself close to Leo again as the music becomes a little more intense. Still looking into his eyes he own sparkle just showing how much she was enjoying herself.
"I guess than both our days ended in the best way."
Maybe if you want we can leave a little early today, not to much I know we have work to do but maybe a half hour early, and we have just release some pent up emotions before the show tonight.
Katie didn't know if Jason would be up for that or not but at least it was something. Giving a shake of her head Katie would feel the same warmth Jason had but not as strong. At least if he blew off a little steam before the show it would be enough to let him concentrate.
Anyways..once you get out on that stage you'll forget about everything else. You always do when your up there.
Catching the look in Chance's eye that he new a little more than she did about this place worried Destiny, but he promised it would be ok and to her liking so she had to trust him.
"Ok..I trust you."
Giving a chuckle at his comment about not following her when she changed and into the bathroom a small smile forms on her lips. She was thankful he had some kind of decency. Though she had to admit him following her every moment was going to take some getting use to.
Yes she new she needed protection, she had asked for it after all, yeah she had figured whoever would follow her all over the place but...maybe she didn't realize that they would be in every foot step with her. It would take some getting use to, doing her normal activity around Chance. Quiet time, space, personal bubble it no longer existed. This was deffintly going to be a challenge.
Looking at Chance's out stretched arm for a long moment Destiny finally takes it with her hand and links arms with him. Feeling his arm she realized just now how much muscle he had, and in a way it made her feel a little safer.
"Are we going to be taking my car or did you have your own?"
Cassy was happy to hear that Leo had a decent day and that him and his friend had almost figured out the car. Even though Leo said he wasn't good at being a macanice she could see the twinkle that lied behind his eyes when he talked about it. He did enjoy doing it and figuring out how to fix the cars.
"Well at lease you have a good day."
As Leo picks up the beat and moves a little faster Cassy dares to push her own self as well not feeling any pain in her knee at the moment. A little push wouldnt hurt, and Leo was there for the support so she should be ok.
Hearing Leo's last comment about being lovely Cassy's cheeks turned red, and she new it feeling the warmth in them. Continuing to keep in step though Cassy's eyes lock with Leo's for a moment just letting the music carry her.
She new they were only friends, and she couldn't help how she felt about Leo but she did her best to keep her feelings at bay, but something about the music...she couldn't help the soft look in her eyes. It just relaxed her and shearing a dance with Leo even if it was only practice something just made it special.
Doing a slow spin Cassy than brings herself close to Leo again as the music becomes a little more intense. Still looking into his eyes he own sparkle just showing how much she was enjoying herself.
"I guess than both our days ended in the best way."
The lovely
Jason falls into his chair, banging it against his desk accidentally. Katie's message breaks through his inner turmoil and he doesn't answer her right away. He'd felt better last night... calmer... more in control. But once he'd gotten here and in the same room with Alec again, it was like putting two angry bulls in the same pen. They could get along under certain circumstances, and even be friendly towards each other. But then when a stunt was pulled like yesterday...
Jason tears a page out of his notepad that he'd scribbled on the day before. Balling it up in his fist, he clenches his fingers tight, the paper pressing into his palm. He had killed a man. Alec had killed a man. But Alec's had been unnecessary and Jason did not trust him to be out on assignment like that. He didn't understand or approve of Reese's decision.
Yeah... I'm okay... will be...
Suddenly he realizes that his hand has grown very hot and he looks down just in time to realize the paper he held was smoldering. Quickly letting go, ash and bits of glowing paper flutter onto his desk, a bit of smoke rising.
"Oh for crying out..." Jason stands up in a hurry, patting out any leftover embers that might catch something else on fire. Brushing off his palm, he's glad to see he hadn't burned himself.
I'm going to set this place ablaze if I'm not careful. Today this, this... thing is a curse.
He had to get a handle on himself and fast. Sitting back down, he takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly, counting to ten. His anger begins to subside some - at least enough that nothing is rattling or threatening to burst into flames. How would he explain that one to Reese?
Everything is just piling up. But I gotta just get through this day. I can't screw things up and call off the concert tonight.
Even though deep down Leo felt just a twinge of awkwardness around Cassy sometimes, hearing that she still wanted him, needed him, to help her improve her dance and strengthen her form felt good. At the studio, he couldn't always compare or live up to expectations. In Cassy's eyes, he was as good as anybody, and whether he realized it or not, it helped boost his confidence.
Keeping in time with the music, but not moving too quickly, Leo gently lets Cassy spin, taking her close again and swaying to the rhythm.
"Mmm... my day was alright. Half was spent in the garage working on some old truck with Axel. We think we finally found the problem."
The music picks up a little, so he dares to push a couple quicker steps.
"Then a few hours were spent here, so I need not rehash that. And a few hours at the studio being a gopher and handyman."
Spinning Cassy around, he keeps one hand ready in case she needed support.
"And here I am. Dancing with the lovely Cassy Howard."
A smile appears on Chance's face as Destiny asks her questions. There was so much worry in her, yet she was still so full of life, even under these terrible and stressful circumstances.
"You don't need to worry about the safe house, okay?" He was very tempted to explain more, but in this case, he wanted to wait so she could see for herself that it wasn't going to be all that bad. A strange little twinkle was in his eye, hinting at the fact that he knew something she did not. "All your questions will be answered once we get there. But I promise it'll be alright." He looks her in the eye. "You have my word."
Hearing about the visit to the lawyer, he nods, growing a little more serious. "I'm going to be with you everywhere from now on, Destiny. Where you go, I go." He pauses in though. "Except the little girls room or the dressing room - that, I promise, will not be invaded... unless you tell me you got trouble in there, and I'll gladly rescue you... with my eyes closed."
A silly little grin tugs at the corners of his mouth as he tries to get Destiny to smile. "But I will tell you this... Some days you'll like it that I'm around, and some days you'll probably hate it. Because from here on out, you and me are like this." He holds up two fingers pressed together. "Grocery store, lawyers office, library or walk in the park... it's my job to be there. I'll do my best not to be too intrusive, but once we get the hang of this, it won't be so bad."
He tries to help her understand that he would be her shadow from now on, which meant she would not be alone anywhere. Privacy was something that would not come often. Safety would come first.
Holding out his elbow, he offers her his arm. "Walk you to our chariot?"
Jason tears a page out of his notepad that he'd scribbled on the day before. Balling it up in his fist, he clenches his fingers tight, the paper pressing into his palm. He had killed a man. Alec had killed a man. But Alec's had been unnecessary and Jason did not trust him to be out on assignment like that. He didn't understand or approve of Reese's decision.
Yeah... I'm okay... will be...
Suddenly he realizes that his hand has grown very hot and he looks down just in time to realize the paper he held was smoldering. Quickly letting go, ash and bits of glowing paper flutter onto his desk, a bit of smoke rising.
"Oh for crying out..." Jason stands up in a hurry, patting out any leftover embers that might catch something else on fire. Brushing off his palm, he's glad to see he hadn't burned himself.
I'm going to set this place ablaze if I'm not careful. Today this, this... thing is a curse.
He had to get a handle on himself and fast. Sitting back down, he takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly, counting to ten. His anger begins to subside some - at least enough that nothing is rattling or threatening to burst into flames. How would he explain that one to Reese?
Everything is just piling up. But I gotta just get through this day. I can't screw things up and call off the concert tonight.
Even though deep down Leo felt just a twinge of awkwardness around Cassy sometimes, hearing that she still wanted him, needed him, to help her improve her dance and strengthen her form felt good. At the studio, he couldn't always compare or live up to expectations. In Cassy's eyes, he was as good as anybody, and whether he realized it or not, it helped boost his confidence.
Keeping in time with the music, but not moving too quickly, Leo gently lets Cassy spin, taking her close again and swaying to the rhythm.
"Mmm... my day was alright. Half was spent in the garage working on some old truck with Axel. We think we finally found the problem."
The music picks up a little, so he dares to push a couple quicker steps.
"Then a few hours were spent here, so I need not rehash that. And a few hours at the studio being a gopher and handyman."
Spinning Cassy around, he keeps one hand ready in case she needed support.
"And here I am. Dancing with the lovely Cassy Howard."
A smile appears on Chance's face as Destiny asks her questions. There was so much worry in her, yet she was still so full of life, even under these terrible and stressful circumstances.
"You don't need to worry about the safe house, okay?" He was very tempted to explain more, but in this case, he wanted to wait so she could see for herself that it wasn't going to be all that bad. A strange little twinkle was in his eye, hinting at the fact that he knew something she did not. "All your questions will be answered once we get there. But I promise it'll be alright." He looks her in the eye. "You have my word."
Hearing about the visit to the lawyer, he nods, growing a little more serious. "I'm going to be with you everywhere from now on, Destiny. Where you go, I go." He pauses in though. "Except the little girls room or the dressing room - that, I promise, will not be invaded... unless you tell me you got trouble in there, and I'll gladly rescue you... with my eyes closed."
A silly little grin tugs at the corners of his mouth as he tries to get Destiny to smile. "But I will tell you this... Some days you'll like it that I'm around, and some days you'll probably hate it. Because from here on out, you and me are like this." He holds up two fingers pressed together. "Grocery store, lawyers office, library or walk in the park... it's my job to be there. I'll do my best not to be too intrusive, but once we get the hang of this, it won't be so bad."
He tries to help her understand that he would be her shadow from now on, which meant she would not be alone anywhere. Privacy was something that would not come often. Safety would come first.
Holding out his elbow, he offers her his arm. "Walk you to our chariot?"
Drag Crap
Standing across from Leo Cassy gives a laugh as she shakes her head. As promised Leo was here again to help her practice. No matter how he felt it never failed he was there when he said he would be. Cassy though that in itself was a good treat in a friend.
"As long as your not dragging crap all over the new floor, I have no problem."
Waiting till the right tempo in the music place Cassy takes Leo's hands. Moving slower than normal, and taking great care on how she did the movie it helped knowing Leo was there for support, and helped take a little of the weight off her knee. As she moves, in little breaks where not to much concentration was needed Cassy spoke to him again.
"Ahh a little steadier I am, but still need you I do. I'm not where I should be and still in a great deal of pain if I do to much. Not to mention chancing turning wrong. So you being there to help guild my steps is a great help."
Continuing to move around Leo, with Leo it was like they were one, this was only there warm up but practice was practice and if Kyle wanted to go farther on she had no problem. She just new he was tired, and didn't want to push him to hard ether.
"So...How did the rest of your day go?"
Jumping just a little at the knock of the door Destiny finishes putting the rest of her stuff in her bag. She been up pretty early this morning, and already gotten dressed in her hunter green present top that hung a little off her shoulder, and a par of form fitted jeans with her heeled boots underneath.
Turning once he is in the room her lets out a sigh. Going to the door she opens it for Chance before stepping back into the room more again. She didn't know how she felt about this whole going to a safe house and what not. She'd wanted to just continue life like normal but if this kept her safe it was worth it right?
"Sure we might as well go now and get it done and over with right? Do you know anything about this place? What its like? The people?"
Destiny didn't normal ask so many questions but being in a place with people she didn't know tweaked her out just a bit. She'd see safe houses before on TV and they seemed so cramped and dirty she just wasn't sure if it was her cup of tea.
"After I have to go see my parents lawyer if thats ok. I don't think He's involved with the Agency but I guess you never know so you can come in too."
Being able to feel Jason's emotions go up and down Katie sat in her cubicle not really moving much. It was a strain on herself but she new Jason was trying to contain it all he could. She wasn't really doing anything today for work but more research on the computer so he wasnt interfering with anything.
As Jason draws near the feelings become stronger and without much of a cap they hurt a little more than normal. Though still not saying anything Katie continues to just filter Jason's emotions enduring the slight pain. She'd never give this up, she'd never tired of taking Jason's emotion not even when it hurt.
Waiting till Jason was a little father away and she could break through his emotions a little more without hurting herself to much Katie reaches out to Jason.
J...are you going to be ok?
"As long as your not dragging crap all over the new floor, I have no problem."
Waiting till the right tempo in the music place Cassy takes Leo's hands. Moving slower than normal, and taking great care on how she did the movie it helped knowing Leo was there for support, and helped take a little of the weight off her knee. As she moves, in little breaks where not to much concentration was needed Cassy spoke to him again.
"Ahh a little steadier I am, but still need you I do. I'm not where I should be and still in a great deal of pain if I do to much. Not to mention chancing turning wrong. So you being there to help guild my steps is a great help."
Continuing to move around Leo, with Leo it was like they were one, this was only there warm up but practice was practice and if Kyle wanted to go farther on she had no problem. She just new he was tired, and didn't want to push him to hard ether.
"So...How did the rest of your day go?"
Jumping just a little at the knock of the door Destiny finishes putting the rest of her stuff in her bag. She been up pretty early this morning, and already gotten dressed in her hunter green present top that hung a little off her shoulder, and a par of form fitted jeans with her heeled boots underneath.
Turning once he is in the room her lets out a sigh. Going to the door she opens it for Chance before stepping back into the room more again. She didn't know how she felt about this whole going to a safe house and what not. She'd wanted to just continue life like normal but if this kept her safe it was worth it right?
"Sure we might as well go now and get it done and over with right? Do you know anything about this place? What its like? The people?"
Destiny didn't normal ask so many questions but being in a place with people she didn't know tweaked her out just a bit. She'd see safe houses before on TV and they seemed so cramped and dirty she just wasn't sure if it was her cup of tea.
"After I have to go see my parents lawyer if thats ok. I don't think He's involved with the Agency but I guess you never know so you can come in too."
Being able to feel Jason's emotions go up and down Katie sat in her cubicle not really moving much. It was a strain on herself but she new Jason was trying to contain it all he could. She wasn't really doing anything today for work but more research on the computer so he wasnt interfering with anything.
As Jason draws near the feelings become stronger and without much of a cap they hurt a little more than normal. Though still not saying anything Katie continues to just filter Jason's emotions enduring the slight pain. She'd never give this up, she'd never tired of taking Jason's emotion not even when it hurt.
Waiting till Jason was a little father away and she could break through his emotions a little more without hurting herself to much Katie reaches out to Jason.
J...are you going to be ok?
Safe house
Mm-hmm... I'll be in tomorrow. Got to go over stuff with Reese and clean up yesterday's episode. After that who knows.
Jason had gotten so used to communicating with Katie silently that sometimes he didn't even realize he wasn't using his voice anymore. Giving Katie a last little hug, he guides her to the door and watches until her car is out of sight. Sighing deeply, he finally shuts the door and locks it then heads towards bed.
Gram's smile doesn't fade, her eyes twinkling at Alice. Nodding, she motions Alice to the sink. "You can help me wash some of these glasses so we've got more for everybody - I'm afraid my dishwasher is busy yacking with the other young'uns."
Kyle chuckles, grinning. To him, it was more than Gram just getting some help while Gramps was in the other room. Gram didn't let many people in her kitchen, let alone to help. It was a good sign that she was inviting Alice into her space, and it made Kyle smile even more on the inside. He was more than happy to have Alice get to know his family.
The next hour or so is spent settling in and finding space for everything and everybody. The basement is suitable for the group and a sheet is hung up on one side to separate the guys from the girls. There's quite a bit of teasing about it, but in the end, it's Twila who puts her foot down, even though she and Theo banter back and forth and she winds up chasing him around more than once.
Eventually though, everyone is tired enough that they know they need to sleep - they need to let the older couple get sleep too. By the time the house is quiet though, the kitchen light is still on. After saying goodnight to his gang, Kyle had padded back upstairs to find his old seat still there, and the listening ears still there as well...
Gram smiles at Kyle, her hands cupping her warm coffee mug. Hearing about all he'd done and all the places he'd been she listened with interest. "I'm sorry for all you went through with Break Out," she comments softly. "And I'm sorry for your friends there too."
"Yeah." Kyle sighs a little, taking a sip of his own coffee. "Stuff like that is never of or from God, but He used it for good, at least in my case."
"Because without it, you wouldn't have your own band now?"
Kyle grins. "Yeah."
Gram smiles again and she reaches across to put her hand on his. Glancing down, she lifts an eyebrow. "You wear a ring now."
Kyle looks down too and fiddles with the sterling ring on his right hand's middle finger. "Oh... just something I picked up after Break Out." All it had was a scripture reference engraved on it. "I guess it's a reminder... that everything's in God's hands, not mine."
Gram's smile widens. "And that's one of the most important things you could ever remember."
After telling all that had happened with the band, being at the grand Wiley estate and landing the deal to come back to Nevada, it was Kyle's turn to ask the questions. "So... what's new back here?"
Gram takes a deep breath, letting it out slowly. "Well... let's see... what was the last you heard?"
Kyle has to think back quite a ways. "It's been a while... not much was happening that I know of. I guess I lost touch with Jen and Phil. It was just the concert I found out about and you know I want to go there tomorrow night."
"Mmm..." Gram nods thoughtfully. "Did you know Jen been back in a wheelchair?"
Kyle's eyes widen. "No, I... I didn't. How long? What happened?"
"She started having some pain... it was doctor visits for a while again. She'd been on her feet and was doing well, then she turned her ankle going up some steps and fell. she has some feeling but... not enough to keep her going again." Gram purses her lips. "So... she's managing the best she can. It's been a couple months now."
Kyle swallows hard, his eyes drifting downward. He'd had no idea. "Oh, I see." He remembered when he used to be the one to carry her around... help her in and out of vehicles... push her wheelchair. Phil did a lot too, but Kyle had always been the main help. He remembered missing it when Jen had been able to walk again. And now he felt even worse that she was back in her wheelchair.
Gram cocks her head, seeming to sense what was going through his mind. "She and Mike have put things on hold as well."
Kyle's gaze shoots up again. "What? Why?"
"Not sure." Gram shrugs. "They are still close and it doesn't seem to have interfered with JetStream at all. But... I'm not sure what happened. I think maybe things started moving a little fast. Jen wasn't sure what her future looked like after her fall... Mike is the head manager at the music store now and his hours got long... I think maybe they just decided they needed some time to think... needed some time to sort out priorities and figure themselves out again before trying anything more serious." She smiles softly. "But that's just an old lady's speculation."
Kyle chuckles. "Oh, I think your speculation is pretty wise, Gram. It always has been."
Gram studies her grandson thoughtfully for a moment. "I see something new in your eyes. What's wrong? Worried about Jen?"
"A little. She's strong but... she's had so much to go through and things were looking so good." Kyle shrugs lamely. "I shouldn't have lost touch. I... I know she wanted to keep writing or at least a phone call now and again and I just... I don't know... I guess I was so wrapped up in trying to find me, that I forgot my family was part of me too."
Gram gives his hand a squeeze. "We all need to find ourselves sometimes, Kyle. Don't guilt yourself. Without finding your own path, how could you have found your way back here again? Jen doesn't blame you. She has missed you something awful, but she doesn't blame you." Her smile broadens. "She's going to be so surprised to see you."
"I hope so."
Gram tilts her head down to find Kyle's eyes. "You sound doubtful."
"Oh... I guess maybe I'm not so sure it's going to be a great reception." Kyle takes another sip of his coffee, remembering back over a year ago. It seemed like a lifetime. "Jason and I weren't on great terms... me and Phil were having trouble... Jen and I, well... we were growing apart." He shrugs. "Maybe me showing up might not go over too well."
"Don't worry about that... I'm pretty sure they'll be happy to see you." Gram offers him a wink. "It's getting late... why don't you go down and get some rest, hmm?"
"I'm sorry - I've kept you up too late."
"Oh hush. I could stay up with the best of them. It's just your grandfather. If he wakes up and doesn't feel his hot brick next to him, he'll get up and whine until he finds me."
Kyle laughs and shakes his head. "I love you, Gram."
"I love you too, Kyle. I'm glad you're home."
The morning dawns bright and clear. After so many cloudy days, the sunshine was welcomed. But even while outside it was warm and friendly, inside TJY, there was turmoil.
"I tell you it wasn't needed, it was murder!"
"It was not! That scum deserved to-"
"We could have had a way in!"
Susanne cringes as the argument continues in Reese's office. Alec and Jason had been called in to continue yesterday's incident at Destiny's apartment, and it was very clear that Jason thought Alec was in the wrong for killing one of the Agency men. Reese was just trying to sort it all out, and Alec wasn't backing down.
All of a sudden, Jason stalks out of Reese's office, slamming the door behind him. His stride is long and deliberate, his anger boiling. He was hot enough that he had to keep a lid on his anger, lest he blow something up, but it was very uncomfortable and surely painful for Katie. He just couldn't understand the way Alec was thinking, and he couldn't understand Reese's lack of reprimand towards Alec.
Continuing his fast trek, he passes by Katie's cubicle without stopping. Turning the corner into the hall too quickly, he runs right into Chance.
Chance stumbles backward and looks up with surprise, willing to at least try and laugh it off as a smile comes to his lips. "Good morning to you too, Jason. Sorry - guess I better learn the locomotive routes around here so I don't get run over."
Jason glares down at him and simply shoulders past. "Shut up, newbie."
Chance doesn't turn around, but his smile vanishes, replaced by an expression of irritation and defeat. Newbie. Nice low blow. Nice low blow. Sighing, he continues his route to Reese's office, only to realize there was a loud conversation happening there between the chief and Alec, and that was something he didn't want to walk in on either. Great. Now what?
A bit discouraged, he heads back to the hallway. He'd seen Reese already earlier this morning and had been told where the safe house was. If nobody was going to help him, he would do this on his own.
Getting to the spare room's door, he knocks quietly. "Destiny? Are you up?" He pauses, listening. "Thought we could go check out that safe house if you wanted... do any running around you needed to do too."
"Alright... I haven't showered since working outside earlier or building props at the studio, I am beat and dead on my feet, but as long as you can still stand me, I'm here." Leo grins at Cassy, swaying a little on her dance floor as the music plays.
He holds out his hands, knowing even if he was tired, he had a promise to keep. He'd been here earlier to work on the eaves, and as arranged, he'd returned after dark. "Looks like you're getting steadier by the day. I'm not so sure you even need me," he teases.
Jason had gotten so used to communicating with Katie silently that sometimes he didn't even realize he wasn't using his voice anymore. Giving Katie a last little hug, he guides her to the door and watches until her car is out of sight. Sighing deeply, he finally shuts the door and locks it then heads towards bed.
Gram's smile doesn't fade, her eyes twinkling at Alice. Nodding, she motions Alice to the sink. "You can help me wash some of these glasses so we've got more for everybody - I'm afraid my dishwasher is busy yacking with the other young'uns."
Kyle chuckles, grinning. To him, it was more than Gram just getting some help while Gramps was in the other room. Gram didn't let many people in her kitchen, let alone to help. It was a good sign that she was inviting Alice into her space, and it made Kyle smile even more on the inside. He was more than happy to have Alice get to know his family.
The next hour or so is spent settling in and finding space for everything and everybody. The basement is suitable for the group and a sheet is hung up on one side to separate the guys from the girls. There's quite a bit of teasing about it, but in the end, it's Twila who puts her foot down, even though she and Theo banter back and forth and she winds up chasing him around more than once.
Eventually though, everyone is tired enough that they know they need to sleep - they need to let the older couple get sleep too. By the time the house is quiet though, the kitchen light is still on. After saying goodnight to his gang, Kyle had padded back upstairs to find his old seat still there, and the listening ears still there as well...
Gram smiles at Kyle, her hands cupping her warm coffee mug. Hearing about all he'd done and all the places he'd been she listened with interest. "I'm sorry for all you went through with Break Out," she comments softly. "And I'm sorry for your friends there too."
"Yeah." Kyle sighs a little, taking a sip of his own coffee. "Stuff like that is never of or from God, but He used it for good, at least in my case."
"Because without it, you wouldn't have your own band now?"
Kyle grins. "Yeah."
Gram smiles again and she reaches across to put her hand on his. Glancing down, she lifts an eyebrow. "You wear a ring now."
Kyle looks down too and fiddles with the sterling ring on his right hand's middle finger. "Oh... just something I picked up after Break Out." All it had was a scripture reference engraved on it. "I guess it's a reminder... that everything's in God's hands, not mine."
Gram's smile widens. "And that's one of the most important things you could ever remember."
After telling all that had happened with the band, being at the grand Wiley estate and landing the deal to come back to Nevada, it was Kyle's turn to ask the questions. "So... what's new back here?"
Gram takes a deep breath, letting it out slowly. "Well... let's see... what was the last you heard?"
Kyle has to think back quite a ways. "It's been a while... not much was happening that I know of. I guess I lost touch with Jen and Phil. It was just the concert I found out about and you know I want to go there tomorrow night."
"Mmm..." Gram nods thoughtfully. "Did you know Jen been back in a wheelchair?"
Kyle's eyes widen. "No, I... I didn't. How long? What happened?"
"She started having some pain... it was doctor visits for a while again. She'd been on her feet and was doing well, then she turned her ankle going up some steps and fell. she has some feeling but... not enough to keep her going again." Gram purses her lips. "So... she's managing the best she can. It's been a couple months now."
Kyle swallows hard, his eyes drifting downward. He'd had no idea. "Oh, I see." He remembered when he used to be the one to carry her around... help her in and out of vehicles... push her wheelchair. Phil did a lot too, but Kyle had always been the main help. He remembered missing it when Jen had been able to walk again. And now he felt even worse that she was back in her wheelchair.
Gram cocks her head, seeming to sense what was going through his mind. "She and Mike have put things on hold as well."
Kyle's gaze shoots up again. "What? Why?"
"Not sure." Gram shrugs. "They are still close and it doesn't seem to have interfered with JetStream at all. But... I'm not sure what happened. I think maybe things started moving a little fast. Jen wasn't sure what her future looked like after her fall... Mike is the head manager at the music store now and his hours got long... I think maybe they just decided they needed some time to think... needed some time to sort out priorities and figure themselves out again before trying anything more serious." She smiles softly. "But that's just an old lady's speculation."
Kyle chuckles. "Oh, I think your speculation is pretty wise, Gram. It always has been."
Gram studies her grandson thoughtfully for a moment. "I see something new in your eyes. What's wrong? Worried about Jen?"
"A little. She's strong but... she's had so much to go through and things were looking so good." Kyle shrugs lamely. "I shouldn't have lost touch. I... I know she wanted to keep writing or at least a phone call now and again and I just... I don't know... I guess I was so wrapped up in trying to find me, that I forgot my family was part of me too."
Gram gives his hand a squeeze. "We all need to find ourselves sometimes, Kyle. Don't guilt yourself. Without finding your own path, how could you have found your way back here again? Jen doesn't blame you. She has missed you something awful, but she doesn't blame you." Her smile broadens. "She's going to be so surprised to see you."
"I hope so."
Gram tilts her head down to find Kyle's eyes. "You sound doubtful."
"Oh... I guess maybe I'm not so sure it's going to be a great reception." Kyle takes another sip of his coffee, remembering back over a year ago. It seemed like a lifetime. "Jason and I weren't on great terms... me and Phil were having trouble... Jen and I, well... we were growing apart." He shrugs. "Maybe me showing up might not go over too well."
"Don't worry about that... I'm pretty sure they'll be happy to see you." Gram offers him a wink. "It's getting late... why don't you go down and get some rest, hmm?"
"I'm sorry - I've kept you up too late."
"Oh hush. I could stay up with the best of them. It's just your grandfather. If he wakes up and doesn't feel his hot brick next to him, he'll get up and whine until he finds me."
Kyle laughs and shakes his head. "I love you, Gram."
"I love you too, Kyle. I'm glad you're home."
The morning dawns bright and clear. After so many cloudy days, the sunshine was welcomed. But even while outside it was warm and friendly, inside TJY, there was turmoil.
"I tell you it wasn't needed, it was murder!"
"It was not! That scum deserved to-"
"We could have had a way in!"
Susanne cringes as the argument continues in Reese's office. Alec and Jason had been called in to continue yesterday's incident at Destiny's apartment, and it was very clear that Jason thought Alec was in the wrong for killing one of the Agency men. Reese was just trying to sort it all out, and Alec wasn't backing down.
All of a sudden, Jason stalks out of Reese's office, slamming the door behind him. His stride is long and deliberate, his anger boiling. He was hot enough that he had to keep a lid on his anger, lest he blow something up, but it was very uncomfortable and surely painful for Katie. He just couldn't understand the way Alec was thinking, and he couldn't understand Reese's lack of reprimand towards Alec.
Continuing his fast trek, he passes by Katie's cubicle without stopping. Turning the corner into the hall too quickly, he runs right into Chance.
Chance stumbles backward and looks up with surprise, willing to at least try and laugh it off as a smile comes to his lips. "Good morning to you too, Jason. Sorry - guess I better learn the locomotive routes around here so I don't get run over."
Jason glares down at him and simply shoulders past. "Shut up, newbie."
Chance doesn't turn around, but his smile vanishes, replaced by an expression of irritation and defeat. Newbie. Nice low blow. Nice low blow. Sighing, he continues his route to Reese's office, only to realize there was a loud conversation happening there between the chief and Alec, and that was something he didn't want to walk in on either. Great. Now what?
A bit discouraged, he heads back to the hallway. He'd seen Reese already earlier this morning and had been told where the safe house was. If nobody was going to help him, he would do this on his own.
Getting to the spare room's door, he knocks quietly. "Destiny? Are you up?" He pauses, listening. "Thought we could go check out that safe house if you wanted... do any running around you needed to do too."
"Alright... I haven't showered since working outside earlier or building props at the studio, I am beat and dead on my feet, but as long as you can still stand me, I'm here." Leo grins at Cassy, swaying a little on her dance floor as the music plays.
He holds out his hands, knowing even if he was tired, he had a promise to keep. He'd been here earlier to work on the eaves, and as arranged, he'd returned after dark. "Looks like you're getting steadier by the day. I'm not so sure you even need me," he teases.
Alone!
Giving a small smile to Chance Destiny was becoming a little more comfortable now that she had sat and talked to him a little. She still wasn't one hundred percent sure but she felt better than she had before.
"Well lets hope they don't try to kill me forever. Though I have to admit they might get bored with me, but I think I'll always have the bounty on my head. Just have to make sure I don't get caught in a dark alleyway."
Finishing up her milk Destiny stands and heads to the sink washing her mug out and setting it on a towel to dry. Turning around and just leaning on the counter she watches Chance again as he stands and gives a stretch. Giving a nod to him she smiles a little more.
"Good Night Chance, see you tomorrow bright and early I am sure."
Once he was gone Destiny just stands in the break room for a few moments longer once again alone. She's spend many times alone before but this time it was just different the though of her parents being gone, just knowing if she wanted to call no one would answer it was just different not and alone almost seemed frighting in itself.
Finally letting out a sigh and feeling a tad bit tired Destiny wonders back to what was her room tonight. Laying down on the bed and pulling the covers tight over her sleep would not come easy, but it would come.
Sitting on the couch just being so comfortable with Jason Katie hadn't even herd Trooper behind them until Jason was talking him him. Giving a laugh that grew as Trooper gave her a lick Katie just couldn't help it. It tickled and Jason's reaction was priceless.
He's like a big kid, has to be the center of everything.
As Trooper comes to the front of the couch and Katie can see the look in his eyes her own eyes widen slightly. Being deposited onto the couch Katie could only be a little happy knowing if Trooper had joined them there would be no room left on the couch.
Looking up at Jason and taking his hand Katie gives a small chuckle. It was getting late, and she needed to head home even if she didnt want to. Leaning into Jason and giving him a kiss Katie pulls away after a few moments.
I'll always enjoy being your Hero....See you tomorrow at work?
"Well lets hope they don't try to kill me forever. Though I have to admit they might get bored with me, but I think I'll always have the bounty on my head. Just have to make sure I don't get caught in a dark alleyway."
Finishing up her milk Destiny stands and heads to the sink washing her mug out and setting it on a towel to dry. Turning around and just leaning on the counter she watches Chance again as he stands and gives a stretch. Giving a nod to him she smiles a little more.
"Good Night Chance, see you tomorrow bright and early I am sure."
Once he was gone Destiny just stands in the break room for a few moments longer once again alone. She's spend many times alone before but this time it was just different the though of her parents being gone, just knowing if she wanted to call no one would answer it was just different not and alone almost seemed frighting in itself.
Finally letting out a sigh and feeling a tad bit tired Destiny wonders back to what was her room tonight. Laying down on the bed and pulling the covers tight over her sleep would not come easy, but it would come.
Sitting on the couch just being so comfortable with Jason Katie hadn't even herd Trooper behind them until Jason was talking him him. Giving a laugh that grew as Trooper gave her a lick Katie just couldn't help it. It tickled and Jason's reaction was priceless.
He's like a big kid, has to be the center of everything.
As Trooper comes to the front of the couch and Katie can see the look in his eyes her own eyes widen slightly. Being deposited onto the couch Katie could only be a little happy knowing if Trooper had joined them there would be no room left on the couch.
Looking up at Jason and taking his hand Katie gives a small chuckle. It was getting late, and she needed to head home even if she didnt want to. Leaning into Jason and giving him a kiss Katie pulls away after a few moments.
I'll always enjoy being your Hero....See you tomorrow at work?
Slobber
Chance nods thoughtfully before taking a swig of his water. "Yeah... I guess they got a couple ex-Agency fellas here. Always gotta watch their backs though, just like you. They're wanted for being traitors. Nice thing about the Agency though is that if you fight long enough or don't give 'em what they're looking for soon enough, eventually they get bored. Then they like to just sit back and observe, poking their target in the ribs just every once in a while."
He cocks his head a little, a small smile emerging again. "Which I'm sure will be the case with you. We'll keep them at bay long enough that one of these days you'll get a normal life back." Taking another sip, he chuckles. "You won't have to put up with me for the rest of your life, and I guarantee, that's a good thing for you."
Standing up, he puts the cap back on the bottle of water. "I guess Reese had the downtown station hopping today - they've already got a safe house suggested not far from here. So... we'll get to go check that out tomorrow." He nods, his eyes roaming as he searches for an appropriate end to their short conversation. "Goodnight, Destiny... rest well."
Jason moves his head a little, craning his neck to find Katie's eyes. A smile forms on his lips before he gives her forehead a kiss.
Thanks. I'd rather you whack me over the head than them... you're nicer.
Just settling back into the pillow and closing his eyes, there's a sudden little groan behind him. His eyes fly open again and he feels hot dog breath on his head, knowing Trooper must be standing at the end of the couch.
"You had to decide you need out right this moment, didn't you?"
Trooper gives another whiny groan and his tail starts to wag. He sticks his nose into Jason's hair, sniffing around and stretching his neck down beside Jason's head so he can give Katie a kiss too.
"Aw, ya big oaf!" Jason shoves the dog's head back again. "You think I wanna kiss her now that you've slobbered all over her?"
Trooper woofs and runs around to the front of the couch, looking for a way to join the cuddling.
"Ohhh, no you don't." Jason sits up, depositing Katie onto her own cushion. "You need to go out, remember?" Sighing, he forces himself to get up and let Trooper out in the back, then wanders back through to the living room, his hands tucked just inside his jeans pockets. He knew Katie needed to go home. It was late. Ambling to the couch, he reaches down, offering her his hands to pull her up too.
Thanks for coming over... I think I'll be able to sleep now... You're still my hero.
He cocks his head a little, a small smile emerging again. "Which I'm sure will be the case with you. We'll keep them at bay long enough that one of these days you'll get a normal life back." Taking another sip, he chuckles. "You won't have to put up with me for the rest of your life, and I guarantee, that's a good thing for you."
Standing up, he puts the cap back on the bottle of water. "I guess Reese had the downtown station hopping today - they've already got a safe house suggested not far from here. So... we'll get to go check that out tomorrow." He nods, his eyes roaming as he searches for an appropriate end to their short conversation. "Goodnight, Destiny... rest well."
Jason moves his head a little, craning his neck to find Katie's eyes. A smile forms on his lips before he gives her forehead a kiss.
Thanks. I'd rather you whack me over the head than them... you're nicer.
Just settling back into the pillow and closing his eyes, there's a sudden little groan behind him. His eyes fly open again and he feels hot dog breath on his head, knowing Trooper must be standing at the end of the couch.
"You had to decide you need out right this moment, didn't you?"
Trooper gives another whiny groan and his tail starts to wag. He sticks his nose into Jason's hair, sniffing around and stretching his neck down beside Jason's head so he can give Katie a kiss too.
"Aw, ya big oaf!" Jason shoves the dog's head back again. "You think I wanna kiss her now that you've slobbered all over her?"
Trooper woofs and runs around to the front of the couch, looking for a way to join the cuddling.
"Ohhh, no you don't." Jason sits up, depositing Katie onto her own cushion. "You need to go out, remember?" Sighing, he forces himself to get up and let Trooper out in the back, then wanders back through to the living room, his hands tucked just inside his jeans pockets. He knew Katie needed to go home. It was late. Ambling to the couch, he reaches down, offering her his hands to pull her up too.
Thanks for coming over... I think I'll be able to sleep now... You're still my hero.
5/12/10
Devilish
Sitting at the same table lost in thought Destiny dosent hear anyone moving around out in the other room. Though when Chance comes into the break room it causes Destiny to jump and grasp the table ready to run and scream if she had to. Seeing it was only Chance and hearing his voice she relaxes a little though her heart was in her chest now.
"I couldn't sleep if I wanted to. Being in a new place I'm not sure to and having the worry to watch my back. My mind is on to many other things."
Holding the warm milk she had made up for herself Destiny takes a small sip. When she wasn't tired at home this always seemed to do the trick though it did taste different because she was use to skim milk and not two percent she hoped it would still work here too.
Finally looking up at Chance Destiny takes a little more time to study him. She might as well get use to him being the one to be her bodyguard. Taking in his devilishly good look, She ends up spending most her time looking at his eyes. They were dark, luring, dangerous...she..felt as though looking into them brought her closer to something.
After a few more moments and the realization she had been staring Destiny shys away a little bit looking down at her milk again. The conversation taking a shift once more she isnt even sure what to say about it. She was trying to be strong with this whole thing, it was just...hard.
"Yeah, My dad was trying to get out...but I guess no one really ever gets out once they are in with the Agency. But for what its worth, thank you."
Leaning into Jason and snuggling with him Kaite felt so comfortable. Even after there exchange of emotions when she herself was tired, she just always felt that much more comfortable in Jason's arms.
Awww...I don't think your abandoning them. They understand you got an important job to do that comes before the band. Not to mention even without much practice they know your great. Not to mention if they heard you talking like that they probably give you a good whack over the head themselves.
Keeping her arms wrapped around Jason she moves her head a little to look up at him and into his eyes. She new how Jason must feel but she also new that the band understood the other part of Jason and why sometimes he wasn't around.
Staying close to Kyle as they entered the house Alice could feel how comfortable it was here. It felt like walking into home, and how warm and cozy it was one could tell God sheltered this place.
Making herself comfortable and moving around with the band joking and laughing just having a nice time Alice always finds herself back at Kyle's side, not that she minded it was where she felt most comfortable.
Now being brought into the kitchen and introduced to Kyle's grandmother Alice's smile widens even more. She felt so special being introduced differently than the other. Loving his grandmother's enthusiasm Alice didn't feel shy as she wrapped her own arms around her.
"It's very nice to meet you finally as well. Kyle's told me so much about you and so far there hasn't been one exaggeration. Thank you for having me in your home."
Backing away and looking to Kyle with another smile and than back to gram again Alice offers her help.
"Is there anything I can help you with or set up for you? I'd love to be able to do something to help out."
"I couldn't sleep if I wanted to. Being in a new place I'm not sure to and having the worry to watch my back. My mind is on to many other things."
Holding the warm milk she had made up for herself Destiny takes a small sip. When she wasn't tired at home this always seemed to do the trick though it did taste different because she was use to skim milk and not two percent she hoped it would still work here too.
Finally looking up at Chance Destiny takes a little more time to study him. She might as well get use to him being the one to be her bodyguard. Taking in his devilishly good look, She ends up spending most her time looking at his eyes. They were dark, luring, dangerous...she..felt as though looking into them brought her closer to something.
After a few more moments and the realization she had been staring Destiny shys away a little bit looking down at her milk again. The conversation taking a shift once more she isnt even sure what to say about it. She was trying to be strong with this whole thing, it was just...hard.
"Yeah, My dad was trying to get out...but I guess no one really ever gets out once they are in with the Agency. But for what its worth, thank you."
Leaning into Jason and snuggling with him Kaite felt so comfortable. Even after there exchange of emotions when she herself was tired, she just always felt that much more comfortable in Jason's arms.
Awww...I don't think your abandoning them. They understand you got an important job to do that comes before the band. Not to mention even without much practice they know your great. Not to mention if they heard you talking like that they probably give you a good whack over the head themselves.
Keeping her arms wrapped around Jason she moves her head a little to look up at him and into his eyes. She new how Jason must feel but she also new that the band understood the other part of Jason and why sometimes he wasn't around.
Staying close to Kyle as they entered the house Alice could feel how comfortable it was here. It felt like walking into home, and how warm and cozy it was one could tell God sheltered this place.
Making herself comfortable and moving around with the band joking and laughing just having a nice time Alice always finds herself back at Kyle's side, not that she minded it was where she felt most comfortable.
Now being brought into the kitchen and introduced to Kyle's grandmother Alice's smile widens even more. She felt so special being introduced differently than the other. Loving his grandmother's enthusiasm Alice didn't feel shy as she wrapped her own arms around her.
"It's very nice to meet you finally as well. Kyle's told me so much about you and so far there hasn't been one exaggeration. Thank you for having me in your home."
Backing away and looking to Kyle with another smile and than back to gram again Alice offers her help.
"Is there anything I can help you with or set up for you? I'd love to be able to do something to help out."
Special friend
Once Rick is gone and the lights are out, Chance finds himself dozing off into a light sleep. Quiet sounds wake him though, and he's unsure if someone had walked by, or if it was just the whirring of distant computer equipment he'd heard. He wasn't worried much - this place was tighter than a drum at night, a contrast to the way it was during the day.
Finding himself thirsty though, he ends up rising from the cot and stretching with a yawn. In his bare feet, jeans and his collared shirt untucked with several buttons open, he wanders out into the hall, trying to remember which way the break room was. His missed his own refrigerator, and the irritation at Toby returns.
Padding down the hall, he finds his way, seeing the light had been left on. Turning the corner, he's not expecting anybody else, so seeing a form a the table almost makes him jump out of his skin. "What in the na....." His words trail off as he realizes who it is, and he puts a hand over his heart. "And I though you were the one that needed a bodyguard, not me!"
A sheepish smile emerges and he gives a soft laugh, feeling pretty ridiculous, but being willing to joke about it. "I thought you'd be long gone to dreamland by now."
Grabbing a small bottle of water from the fridge, he wanders to the table and sits down across from Destiny, studying her fine features. He could have had a worse assignment, that was for sure. At least he had something pretty to look at.
Sitting in awkward silence wasn't something Chance enjoyed though, and the bottle of water spins on the table between his nervous fingers. "I, um... read about you on the way up here. Reese faxed my boss in Arizona so I'd have a handle on things by the time I got here." He cocks his head a little, his dark eyes giving off a shine under the florescent lights. "I'm sorry... about your parents, I mean. That's a tough blow for anybody."
Just bring yourself... that's all I need.... and the cookies, too.
Jason manages a little bit of humor as he pushes off the back of his truck. Sighing deeply, he slides in behind the steering wheel, taking a moment to have a private conversation with God before starting the engine. He had very little time to get his head back on straight.
Getting home, he gives Trooper a bit of attention before throwing a few things in the living room back where they belonged. He kept a fairly neat house for it being just him, though he'd been so busy lately that things had gotten just a little messy. Not to mention when Trooper got bored, things in the living room tended to get... moved around.
It doesn't seem like long at all before Jason is almost falling asleep on the couch, Katie wrapped in his arms. The movie droned on but he was hardly paying attention. He felt exhausted... from the day and from sharing his emotional strain with Katie not long after she'd arrived. Now all that was left was a feeling something like emptiness, though there was still the comfort he'd been given.
As he drifted in and out of light sleep, his mind wandered, too tired to make the words form in his mouth.
I feel like I've abandoned the band... we play tomorrow night and I didn't even make practice tonight. Phil's trying to so hard to keep us together but sometimes I feel I'm the one holding us back... like someone else might be better for JetStream than me.
His grip around Katie tightens a little as he lets his head sink further into the couch throw pillow. Maybe he was just tired.
"Kyle!" Gram threw her arms around his neck and pulled him into a huge hug, not caring that there was a group of people behind him that overflowed the porch onto the sidewalk.
"Whoa, whoa, Gram, you're choking me to death." Kyle laughs and hugs her back. "I figured you and Gramps would be in bed?"
A male voice shouts from in the house. "Why? Because we're old or what?"
Kyle grins and withdraws from his grandmother. "You never get old. Got room for this rowdy bunch?"
"Why else would I have said yes to you all coming?" Gram gives his arm a swat. "Of course." Her eyes glance around the other young people, the enthusiasm shining through. "Come in, come in, come in. We have warm food if you want it and plenty of something cold to drink too."
Kyle gestures to the others, ushering them all into the house. There wasn't a whole lot of room in the living room and kitchen, but they'd all be staying in the finished basement come time for bed, so no one seemed to mind. Kyle introduces everyone to Gram and Gramps and they are all received just as part of the family. One guest is saved for last though, and Kyle saves the introduction for when he catches Gram alone in the kitchen, his hand in Alice's. "Gram?"
She turns from the sink, her cheeks aglow from bustling around making sure everyone was taken care of. Her smile widens. "And who is this?"
Kyle grins. "This is Alice... a very... special friend in my life."
Gram steps forward and offers a hug - something she hadn't given the others. "Hi, Alice. I'm so glad to finally meet you."
Finding himself thirsty though, he ends up rising from the cot and stretching with a yawn. In his bare feet, jeans and his collared shirt untucked with several buttons open, he wanders out into the hall, trying to remember which way the break room was. His missed his own refrigerator, and the irritation at Toby returns.
Padding down the hall, he finds his way, seeing the light had been left on. Turning the corner, he's not expecting anybody else, so seeing a form a the table almost makes him jump out of his skin. "What in the na....." His words trail off as he realizes who it is, and he puts a hand over his heart. "And I though you were the one that needed a bodyguard, not me!"
A sheepish smile emerges and he gives a soft laugh, feeling pretty ridiculous, but being willing to joke about it. "I thought you'd be long gone to dreamland by now."
Grabbing a small bottle of water from the fridge, he wanders to the table and sits down across from Destiny, studying her fine features. He could have had a worse assignment, that was for sure. At least he had something pretty to look at.
Sitting in awkward silence wasn't something Chance enjoyed though, and the bottle of water spins on the table between his nervous fingers. "I, um... read about you on the way up here. Reese faxed my boss in Arizona so I'd have a handle on things by the time I got here." He cocks his head a little, his dark eyes giving off a shine under the florescent lights. "I'm sorry... about your parents, I mean. That's a tough blow for anybody."
Just bring yourself... that's all I need.... and the cookies, too.
Jason manages a little bit of humor as he pushes off the back of his truck. Sighing deeply, he slides in behind the steering wheel, taking a moment to have a private conversation with God before starting the engine. He had very little time to get his head back on straight.
Getting home, he gives Trooper a bit of attention before throwing a few things in the living room back where they belonged. He kept a fairly neat house for it being just him, though he'd been so busy lately that things had gotten just a little messy. Not to mention when Trooper got bored, things in the living room tended to get... moved around.
It doesn't seem like long at all before Jason is almost falling asleep on the couch, Katie wrapped in his arms. The movie droned on but he was hardly paying attention. He felt exhausted... from the day and from sharing his emotional strain with Katie not long after she'd arrived. Now all that was left was a feeling something like emptiness, though there was still the comfort he'd been given.
As he drifted in and out of light sleep, his mind wandered, too tired to make the words form in his mouth.
I feel like I've abandoned the band... we play tomorrow night and I didn't even make practice tonight. Phil's trying to so hard to keep us together but sometimes I feel I'm the one holding us back... like someone else might be better for JetStream than me.
His grip around Katie tightens a little as he lets his head sink further into the couch throw pillow. Maybe he was just tired.
"Kyle!" Gram threw her arms around his neck and pulled him into a huge hug, not caring that there was a group of people behind him that overflowed the porch onto the sidewalk.
"Whoa, whoa, Gram, you're choking me to death." Kyle laughs and hugs her back. "I figured you and Gramps would be in bed?"
A male voice shouts from in the house. "Why? Because we're old or what?"
Kyle grins and withdraws from his grandmother. "You never get old. Got room for this rowdy bunch?"
"Why else would I have said yes to you all coming?" Gram gives his arm a swat. "Of course." Her eyes glance around the other young people, the enthusiasm shining through. "Come in, come in, come in. We have warm food if you want it and plenty of something cold to drink too."
Kyle gestures to the others, ushering them all into the house. There wasn't a whole lot of room in the living room and kitchen, but they'd all be staying in the finished basement come time for bed, so no one seemed to mind. Kyle introduces everyone to Gram and Gramps and they are all received just as part of the family. One guest is saved for last though, and Kyle saves the introduction for when he catches Gram alone in the kitchen, his hand in Alice's. "Gram?"
She turns from the sink, her cheeks aglow from bustling around making sure everyone was taken care of. Her smile widens. "And who is this?"
Kyle grins. "This is Alice... a very... special friend in my life."
Gram steps forward and offers a hug - something she hadn't given the others. "Hi, Alice. I'm so glad to finally meet you."
Wondering
Listing to Chance and Jason talk Destiny does her best to pick up on what was said thought her mind was still foggy from today events. Hearing Chance had been all over was quite interesting. Destiny had always wanted to travel and see other places. Her father had, and always brought her home postcards but she was never allowed to go with him.
Seeing Jason was ready to go Destiny reaches out and takes his hand giving it a squeezes. Her eyes meeting his again as she gives a small nod. She understood she would be safe here, but when she left, what about when she left?
"Good Night Jason, and...."
She stops for a second knowing he didn't want to be thanked anymore though it just seemed like something that needed to be done. But changing her words she wanted to at least try and not thank him like he wanted.
"...I hope to see you again."
Once Jason is gone Destiny looks back to Reese and chance again. She felt so out of her zone here, not knowing what to do or what to say. It was a nice little room different from what she was use to but still she felt uncomfortble being in a new place, having a new bed a little harder than her own.
After everyone was done Destiny just stairs at the closed door for a long while. She felt so out of place, and hated being somewhere new where she didn't know where anything was. She just felt lost and now that night drew closer and things had quieted down her mind had to chance to wonder and it was her parents she thought about.
Finally getting up off the bed Destiny wonders from the room where she would be staying. Heading to the bathroom fire Destiny changed into some soft plaid pants and a over sized t shirt. Watching her face and pulling her hair back into a pony tail. Once finished cleaning up Destiny wonders a little moving in and out of the different cubicles not really looking for anything but keeping her mind busy and just figuring out the lay out of TJY.
Coming to the long hallway she wonders down it coming to the different doors that were closed she decides its probably best not to open them and be nosy so coming back up the way she came Destiny finds herself in the break room grabbing something to drink and just sitting down...think..wait...and thinking some more.
Sitting at home Katie really wasn't doing anything. Ryder and Thirteen had been gone for the night doing something together so it was a little quieter than normal in the house. Getting Jason's message though Katie perks up a little a smile coming to her face. She always loved feeling him even if he was far away.
Mmm...I'd love to come over and be with you. I could use the company myself its a little quiet around here.
Katie new Jason would be having a problem with what happened today not just because she could feel the pull in his emotions but because she new from the past he always had a hard time knowing he killed someone. She'd been there for him than, she would be there for him again now. Nothing could keep her from being there when he needed her.
Let me just grab some of the cookies I made and I'll head right over. Anything else you want me to bring?
Even if Leo was only setting up stage props it was still something to do with the studio and it made Cassy happy to see that. Even if he was just helping out it meant he hadn't given up.
Hearing that after he was done he come and see her even help her Cassy can't help but get a little excited. Not only would she be able to see Leo twice in one day but she would be having her very best friend help her practice and that was something special in its own.
"I couldn't think of someone I would rather practice with than you Leo. I think that sounds like a good idea. We can talk about it more when you come fix the edging on time and what not."
Seeing Jason was ready to go Destiny reaches out and takes his hand giving it a squeezes. Her eyes meeting his again as she gives a small nod. She understood she would be safe here, but when she left, what about when she left?
"Good Night Jason, and...."
She stops for a second knowing he didn't want to be thanked anymore though it just seemed like something that needed to be done. But changing her words she wanted to at least try and not thank him like he wanted.
"...I hope to see you again."
Once Jason is gone Destiny looks back to Reese and chance again. She felt so out of her zone here, not knowing what to do or what to say. It was a nice little room different from what she was use to but still she felt uncomfortble being in a new place, having a new bed a little harder than her own.
After everyone was done Destiny just stairs at the closed door for a long while. She felt so out of place, and hated being somewhere new where she didn't know where anything was. She just felt lost and now that night drew closer and things had quieted down her mind had to chance to wonder and it was her parents she thought about.
Finally getting up off the bed Destiny wonders from the room where she would be staying. Heading to the bathroom fire Destiny changed into some soft plaid pants and a over sized t shirt. Watching her face and pulling her hair back into a pony tail. Once finished cleaning up Destiny wonders a little moving in and out of the different cubicles not really looking for anything but keeping her mind busy and just figuring out the lay out of TJY.
Coming to the long hallway she wonders down it coming to the different doors that were closed she decides its probably best not to open them and be nosy so coming back up the way she came Destiny finds herself in the break room grabbing something to drink and just sitting down...think..wait...and thinking some more.
Sitting at home Katie really wasn't doing anything. Ryder and Thirteen had been gone for the night doing something together so it was a little quieter than normal in the house. Getting Jason's message though Katie perks up a little a smile coming to her face. She always loved feeling him even if he was far away.
Mmm...I'd love to come over and be with you. I could use the company myself its a little quiet around here.
Katie new Jason would be having a problem with what happened today not just because she could feel the pull in his emotions but because she new from the past he always had a hard time knowing he killed someone. She'd been there for him than, she would be there for him again now. Nothing could keep her from being there when he needed her.
Let me just grab some of the cookies I made and I'll head right over. Anything else you want me to bring?
Even if Leo was only setting up stage props it was still something to do with the studio and it made Cassy happy to see that. Even if he was just helping out it meant he hadn't given up.
Hearing that after he was done he come and see her even help her Cassy can't help but get a little excited. Not only would she be able to see Leo twice in one day but she would be having her very best friend help her practice and that was something special in its own.
"I couldn't think of someone I would rather practice with than you Leo. I think that sounds like a good idea. We can talk about it more when you come fix the edging on time and what not."
5/11/10
Company
Jason was beat. But he didn't miss the look of hesitance in Destiny's eye as she looked to him after meeting Chance. Jason didn't feel a hundred percent sure about this guy either. But he didn't want Destiny to feel any more uncomfortable than she already was. So instead of returning a look of question, he gives her one of confidence with a little nod that Chance was alright.
"So... you're from the Arizona base, huh?"
Chance nods. "Yep. Been there a couple years."
"Pretty good of you to hurry up here like this within a day's notice."
"Aw well... you know, it's the life of the job." Chance chuckles, feeling just a tinge awkward. "Little excitement every now and again keeps us going, ay?"
Jason wasn't too amused. "I can't place your accent."
"Oh, that." Chance laughs again. "If you could, you'd be awfully good. I think you'd find a bit of New Zealand, some New York, a pinch of Minnesota but mostly England." His grin makes his eyes seem a little brighter. "My dad traveled a lot. After Mum died, it was him and me so I've had quite a few place to hang my hat."
Jason's eyebrows are raised, finding the locations interesting. "How did you end up in Arizona?"
"Sounds a bit boring, doesn't it?" Chance shrugs. "That's the last place my dad landed, so that's where I stayed. And now I get to have a look at Nevada..." His eyes drift back to Destiny. "While keeping company of a very lovely young lady. Who could pass that up?"
Jason's eyes narrow slightly. "Let's just hope you're up to the job."
Chance's smile fades just slightly. "Well... I think being part of the Elite says something, don't you?"
"I certainly hope so." Jason stares him in the eye until Chance looks away first. Getting up from his chair, he stretches tall. "I think it's time for me to get out of here. Reese?"
Reese nods. "You're free to go. Get some rest. We'll finish up that report in the morning."
"Yeah, alright." Jason turns one last time to Destiny. "Good night, Destiny... you can sleep easy here."
Once he's gone, Chance gives a little sigh, his internal awkwardness hanging on. "Well, um... maybe I should hit the hay too."
"I think we all should," Reese agrees. "It's been a very long day. Destiny, I think we showed you where everything is, but if you need anything else, just holler. We have a couple overnighters here, and Chance will be right next door."
Chance nods in agreement. "I'm a light sleeper and I'll keep the door open." After official goodnights, he wanders back into the infirmary, flopping down on the cot with a weary sigh. The lights were still on. Rick was still here, but Chance didn't mind. He would at least rest until the physician was gone.
Taking off his jacket, two sidearms are revealed, one on his side and one on his hip. Further undressing for bed proves he has a derringer up his sleeve and a knife on his ankle.
Rick is cleaning up for the night but stops and stares for a moment, blinking. This guy was a walking arsenal. Was that why he'd been chosen?
Once settled in, Chance lies back on the cot and stares up at the ceiling tiles. This was certainly a chance in atmosphere... not exactly his cup of tea, but it wouldn't last forever, right?
Jason gets out to the parking lot and leans on the back of his truck, resting his head in his hands as he breathes in the cool evening air. This had been a tough day for more than one reason.
You wouldn't want to come over to my place and keep me company for a while, would you?
He had mixed feelings about the shootings today... some of which were all too familiar, bringing back memories of the very first time, clear back in Texas. Katie had been there for him through that one too.
I just... don't want to be alone right now.
Leo chuckles again. "Yeah well... I won't burst your bubble, but all I'm doing tonight is helping set up some stage props. It shouldn't take me too long. Maybe I can swing back over to your place to help you practice or something."
"So... you're from the Arizona base, huh?"
Chance nods. "Yep. Been there a couple years."
"Pretty good of you to hurry up here like this within a day's notice."
"Aw well... you know, it's the life of the job." Chance chuckles, feeling just a tinge awkward. "Little excitement every now and again keeps us going, ay?"
Jason wasn't too amused. "I can't place your accent."
"Oh, that." Chance laughs again. "If you could, you'd be awfully good. I think you'd find a bit of New Zealand, some New York, a pinch of Minnesota but mostly England." His grin makes his eyes seem a little brighter. "My dad traveled a lot. After Mum died, it was him and me so I've had quite a few place to hang my hat."
Jason's eyebrows are raised, finding the locations interesting. "How did you end up in Arizona?"
"Sounds a bit boring, doesn't it?" Chance shrugs. "That's the last place my dad landed, so that's where I stayed. And now I get to have a look at Nevada..." His eyes drift back to Destiny. "While keeping company of a very lovely young lady. Who could pass that up?"
Jason's eyes narrow slightly. "Let's just hope you're up to the job."
Chance's smile fades just slightly. "Well... I think being part of the Elite says something, don't you?"
"I certainly hope so." Jason stares him in the eye until Chance looks away first. Getting up from his chair, he stretches tall. "I think it's time for me to get out of here. Reese?"
Reese nods. "You're free to go. Get some rest. We'll finish up that report in the morning."
"Yeah, alright." Jason turns one last time to Destiny. "Good night, Destiny... you can sleep easy here."
Once he's gone, Chance gives a little sigh, his internal awkwardness hanging on. "Well, um... maybe I should hit the hay too."
"I think we all should," Reese agrees. "It's been a very long day. Destiny, I think we showed you where everything is, but if you need anything else, just holler. We have a couple overnighters here, and Chance will be right next door."
Chance nods in agreement. "I'm a light sleeper and I'll keep the door open." After official goodnights, he wanders back into the infirmary, flopping down on the cot with a weary sigh. The lights were still on. Rick was still here, but Chance didn't mind. He would at least rest until the physician was gone.
Taking off his jacket, two sidearms are revealed, one on his side and one on his hip. Further undressing for bed proves he has a derringer up his sleeve and a knife on his ankle.
Rick is cleaning up for the night but stops and stares for a moment, blinking. This guy was a walking arsenal. Was that why he'd been chosen?
Once settled in, Chance lies back on the cot and stares up at the ceiling tiles. This was certainly a chance in atmosphere... not exactly his cup of tea, but it wouldn't last forever, right?
Jason gets out to the parking lot and leans on the back of his truck, resting his head in his hands as he breathes in the cool evening air. This had been a tough day for more than one reason.
You wouldn't want to come over to my place and keep me company for a while, would you?
He had mixed feelings about the shootings today... some of which were all too familiar, bringing back memories of the very first time, clear back in Texas. Katie had been there for him through that one too.
I just... don't want to be alone right now.
Leo chuckles again. "Yeah well... I won't burst your bubble, but all I'm doing tonight is helping set up some stage props. It shouldn't take me too long. Maybe I can swing back over to your place to help you practice or something."
Not sure
Smiling Cassy takes the flowers to her kitchen table and sets them down in the middle. Turning them a little to make sure the "pretty" side showed.
"Yeah thats not a problem. I'm going to be heading over there shortly to do some work, and practice a little so I will be there as long as your feeling better and up for it."
Moving from the kitchen and heading down to her room Cassy continues to talk to Leo as she pulls some cloths out of her dresser. After she got off the phone she'd take her shower and head over to the studio.
"Oh I am so happy to know your still doing stuff with dancing Leo, I really am. Weather you like to think so or not you've always been good and I hate to see that talent go to wast."
Sitting in the little room next to the infirmary Destiny was pretty quiet for most of the afternoon. Every once and a while talking a little with Jason but never letting it last to long. Her own mind reeled with so many thoughts it was hard to keep them all straight
Hearing the knock on the door, and that it opens slightly Destiny sits up a little straghter. She new Jason was there to protect her but still after everything made her jump right now.
As Reese comes into the room and another man follows Destiny's eyes move from Reese, Chance. Just staring for a long moment she takes him in not being able to help the fact she was pretty good looking. He wasn't what she would think a bodyguard would like like but he wasn't shabby ether. Still she couldn't help but just wish Jason could do the job.
Giving a nod and trying her best to smile even just a little Destiny continues to watch Chance just trying to get a feel for him.
"It's nice to meet you. Yeah I guess we are."
Finally looking away and to Jason Destiny couldn't help the slight worried look in her eye. She'd gotten comfortable around Jason, she new he could protect her, but this new guy she didnt know anything about.
"Yeah thats not a problem. I'm going to be heading over there shortly to do some work, and practice a little so I will be there as long as your feeling better and up for it."
Moving from the kitchen and heading down to her room Cassy continues to talk to Leo as she pulls some cloths out of her dresser. After she got off the phone she'd take her shower and head over to the studio.
"Oh I am so happy to know your still doing stuff with dancing Leo, I really am. Weather you like to think so or not you've always been good and I hate to see that talent go to wast."
Sitting in the little room next to the infirmary Destiny was pretty quiet for most of the afternoon. Every once and a while talking a little with Jason but never letting it last to long. Her own mind reeled with so many thoughts it was hard to keep them all straight
Hearing the knock on the door, and that it opens slightly Destiny sits up a little straghter. She new Jason was there to protect her but still after everything made her jump right now.
As Reese comes into the room and another man follows Destiny's eyes move from Reese, Chance. Just staring for a long moment she takes him in not being able to help the fact she was pretty good looking. He wasn't what she would think a bodyguard would like like but he wasn't shabby ether. Still she couldn't help but just wish Jason could do the job.
Giving a nod and trying her best to smile even just a little Destiny continues to watch Chance just trying to get a feel for him.
"It's nice to meet you. Yeah I guess we are."
Finally looking away and to Jason Destiny couldn't help the slight worried look in her eye. She'd gotten comfortable around Jason, she new he could protect her, but this new guy she didnt know anything about.
The day... uh... ff... something
Jason takes the backpack from Destiny and tries to give her the best smile he can. "Hey... we're here for you now, alright? No more thanks. Just stay alive and that's all the thanks we need."
Waiting for her to collect the rest of her things, he offers his arm to her again as they head back down the hall, his tall frame sheltering her from the bloody scene in the living room. "Alec, let's go."
Alec had been standing at the window keeping watch and now moves to the door. "Whatever you say."
Jason bristles at the sarcasm but says nothing. Now was not the time. He'd complain about Alec's judgment call later. For now they just needed to get Destiny out of here and back to TJY in one piece.
Leaving the apartment behind, Jason gets Destiny settled in the back seat of the truck again with her things, again directing her to lay low just in case there were any more thugs out there. Alec remains quiet, his eyes darting to and fro in their surroundings the whole way, just as much wanting to save everyone as his own hide.
Reese looks up at Katie as she enters his office and he gives her a nod. "Just hung up with him. Two guys are dead but he and Jason and the girl are fine." He stops the corner of his mouth twitching a little. "But I'm thinking you may have known that already."
Standing up, he aims for the door, motioning Katie to go with him. "I'd like you to go to the break room and fix some hot tea or whatever you think might do Destiny some good. They're bringing her back here and she may need... well... another woman's company. In the meantime, I'll get someone to go tape off the crime scene and settle this mess."
Several hours pass. The day seems extra long as nerves were shot and attitudes were on edge after the encounter with the Agency. Even if only Jason and Alec had been there with Destiny, it was a close enough call that no one was comfortable with it. the Agency was still very real and still very close in their midst.
The only place for Destiny for the time being was the break room and though they tried to make her comfortable, the circumstances themselves couldn't be made any easier. Jason and Alec both had to give Reese reports and a fight breaks out in his office as Jason accuses Alec of murder. The subject of whether or not Alec killed out of necessity is put on hold, Reese deciding it would be better to discuss it the next day when tempers were cooled off.
Jason finds himself going back and forth between the break room and Reese's office, trying to juggle all the tasks, information and not finding time to talk with Katie, which was the only thing he really wanted to do all day but couldn't. Alec winds up hibernating downstairs, finding himself confined to the building once again until this whole shooting thing was settled. Another date with Ryan canceled.
By the time evening arrives, the extra bedroom next to the infirmary has been set up for Destiny until a more permanent place outside of TJY could be arranged. Reese assured her that something would be set up within the week. In the meantime, she was encouraged to get some rest. Her bodyguard was on his way from Arizona.
...And he was.
"Tomorrow, seven-thirty..." Chance mumbles to himself in the backseat of the taxi as he browses the calendar events on his cell phone. It was dark out so he wasn't going to try to enjoy looking at the sights. That would have to come later. For now, all he wanted to do was get from the airport to TJY, meet whoever this girl was he was supposed to babysi...guard, and get a good night's sleep before the real work started.
The vehicle slowing and turning brings his attention back around and he realizes they're pulling into the Elite parking lot. Not as much security as he'd assumed. But with them not being underground anymore, it went to reason that there would be just as little outside security as any police station.
Paying the driver and gathering his backpack and one duffel bag, Chance looks at the factory building. Now why they hadn't relocated to their own place, he didn't know. Ah well, to each his own.
Ambling to the doors, he finds the way in and down to the main floor. Tonight he was in his jeans, tennis shoes and light brown leather jacket. The nights were juts as cold here as in Arizona. There wasn't a whole lot going on inside the building. He surmised the empty cubicles meant most agents were gone for the day. Normally he'd be reclined in his living room right about now, flipping television channels and enjoying something cold to drink. But instead, he was here... wandering around like a lost idiot, trying to find whoever it was he was supposed to look after. How ironic.
"Chance O'Mally?"
Chance stops and sets his one bag down, accepting Reese's handshake. "Ah, the chief himself. Pleasure to meet you face to face finally."
"Likewise. I'm glad Toby let you off to come here for this case."
Chance keeps his smile, though his eyes were less than thrilled. "Yeah he's... quite the guy, isn't he?"
After a quick debriefing and details about Destiny, Chance's things are left in the infirmary where he'd find himself on the cot for at least tonight. And finally it's to the room next door.
"Destiny?" Reese knocks before entering with caution, not wanting to startle her, even though he knew Jason was still with her. "This is Chance... Chance O'Mally. He's been assigned to be your bodyguard."
Chance wanders in after him, letting his eyes fall to the pretty blonde who looked like she'd been put through the wringer today - from the sounds of things, she had. This was hardly the "girl" he'd imagined, and his eyebrows quirk just a little. "Hi there." Feeling the cold stare of someone else, he looks to see Jason straddling a backward chair. He'd heard about this guy before and wasn't going to show how intimidated he felt on the inside. Glancing back to Destiny, he offers a smile. "Guess you and I will be getting to know each other pretty well, huh?"
Hearing Cassy's voice, Leo laughs and shakes his head. "Charmer I'm not. Handyman I am, and I still need to finish the outside trim." He wanders across the garage, ignoring all the sounds of cars being worked on. "I get off work about two... thought I'd swing by and work on that a little more if you don't mind. Give me something to do. Tonight I got stuff at the studio."
Waiting for her to collect the rest of her things, he offers his arm to her again as they head back down the hall, his tall frame sheltering her from the bloody scene in the living room. "Alec, let's go."
Alec had been standing at the window keeping watch and now moves to the door. "Whatever you say."
Jason bristles at the sarcasm but says nothing. Now was not the time. He'd complain about Alec's judgment call later. For now they just needed to get Destiny out of here and back to TJY in one piece.
Leaving the apartment behind, Jason gets Destiny settled in the back seat of the truck again with her things, again directing her to lay low just in case there were any more thugs out there. Alec remains quiet, his eyes darting to and fro in their surroundings the whole way, just as much wanting to save everyone as his own hide.
Reese looks up at Katie as she enters his office and he gives her a nod. "Just hung up with him. Two guys are dead but he and Jason and the girl are fine." He stops the corner of his mouth twitching a little. "But I'm thinking you may have known that already."
Standing up, he aims for the door, motioning Katie to go with him. "I'd like you to go to the break room and fix some hot tea or whatever you think might do Destiny some good. They're bringing her back here and she may need... well... another woman's company. In the meantime, I'll get someone to go tape off the crime scene and settle this mess."
Several hours pass. The day seems extra long as nerves were shot and attitudes were on edge after the encounter with the Agency. Even if only Jason and Alec had been there with Destiny, it was a close enough call that no one was comfortable with it. the Agency was still very real and still very close in their midst.
The only place for Destiny for the time being was the break room and though they tried to make her comfortable, the circumstances themselves couldn't be made any easier. Jason and Alec both had to give Reese reports and a fight breaks out in his office as Jason accuses Alec of murder. The subject of whether or not Alec killed out of necessity is put on hold, Reese deciding it would be better to discuss it the next day when tempers were cooled off.
Jason finds himself going back and forth between the break room and Reese's office, trying to juggle all the tasks, information and not finding time to talk with Katie, which was the only thing he really wanted to do all day but couldn't. Alec winds up hibernating downstairs, finding himself confined to the building once again until this whole shooting thing was settled. Another date with Ryan canceled.
By the time evening arrives, the extra bedroom next to the infirmary has been set up for Destiny until a more permanent place outside of TJY could be arranged. Reese assured her that something would be set up within the week. In the meantime, she was encouraged to get some rest. Her bodyguard was on his way from Arizona.
...And he was.
"Tomorrow, seven-thirty..." Chance mumbles to himself in the backseat of the taxi as he browses the calendar events on his cell phone. It was dark out so he wasn't going to try to enjoy looking at the sights. That would have to come later. For now, all he wanted to do was get from the airport to TJY, meet whoever this girl was he was supposed to babysi...guard, and get a good night's sleep before the real work started.
The vehicle slowing and turning brings his attention back around and he realizes they're pulling into the Elite parking lot. Not as much security as he'd assumed. But with them not being underground anymore, it went to reason that there would be just as little outside security as any police station.
Paying the driver and gathering his backpack and one duffel bag, Chance looks at the factory building. Now why they hadn't relocated to their own place, he didn't know. Ah well, to each his own.
Ambling to the doors, he finds the way in and down to the main floor. Tonight he was in his jeans, tennis shoes and light brown leather jacket. The nights were juts as cold here as in Arizona. There wasn't a whole lot going on inside the building. He surmised the empty cubicles meant most agents were gone for the day. Normally he'd be reclined in his living room right about now, flipping television channels and enjoying something cold to drink. But instead, he was here... wandering around like a lost idiot, trying to find whoever it was he was supposed to look after. How ironic.
"Chance O'Mally?"
Chance stops and sets his one bag down, accepting Reese's handshake. "Ah, the chief himself. Pleasure to meet you face to face finally."
"Likewise. I'm glad Toby let you off to come here for this case."
Chance keeps his smile, though his eyes were less than thrilled. "Yeah he's... quite the guy, isn't he?"
After a quick debriefing and details about Destiny, Chance's things are left in the infirmary where he'd find himself on the cot for at least tonight. And finally it's to the room next door.
"Destiny?" Reese knocks before entering with caution, not wanting to startle her, even though he knew Jason was still with her. "This is Chance... Chance O'Mally. He's been assigned to be your bodyguard."
Chance wanders in after him, letting his eyes fall to the pretty blonde who looked like she'd been put through the wringer today - from the sounds of things, she had. This was hardly the "girl" he'd imagined, and his eyebrows quirk just a little. "Hi there." Feeling the cold stare of someone else, he looks to see Jason straddling a backward chair. He'd heard about this guy before and wasn't going to show how intimidated he felt on the inside. Glancing back to Destiny, he offers a smile. "Guess you and I will be getting to know each other pretty well, huh?"
Hearing Cassy's voice, Leo laughs and shakes his head. "Charmer I'm not. Handyman I am, and I still need to finish the outside trim." He wanders across the garage, ignoring all the sounds of cars being worked on. "I get off work about two... thought I'd swing by and work on that a little more if you don't mind. Give me something to do. Tonight I got stuff at the studio."
Charmer
As Jason's arms are around her Destiny can feel the safety in them. His arms were so strong, and warm she felt as though all fear was whiped away knowing he was there holding her and eveything would be ok.
Not being able to help jumping again as the commotion in the other room Destiny cluch tightens a little more on Jason. Not minding he was half dragging her as they moved down the hall and into the other room. Being close to him would keep her safe is there were any other bad guys.
Coming into the living room Destiny looks up a little to see what was going on and if Alec was ok. Seeing the dead body and the gun in Alec's hand she gives a little shreek and pulls herself to Jason a little more.
Turning once again a few more tears fall from Destiny's eyes. She was strong but this was so much, this was to much. Living thought seeing her own parents dead and now seeing two more bodys to add to it. Even if they were the guys trying to kill her.
Getting back to the room and having Jason bend in front of her Destiny takes a swip at her eyes. Hearing his words and looking back into his own eyes Destiny was thankful for him and what he said. One could see how sensear Jason's was in what he said and it made her feel better.
Giving a nod to the bed Destiny takes in a deep breath finding her voice that seemed buried and didn't want to come.
"You can take the backpack there, its got the important stuff in it. I...I can grab my suitcase. Thank you Jason....for...protecting me."
Destiny walks the rest of the way into the room picking up the backpack and handing it to Jason. In a way she now wished it was Jason who would be her bodyguard. He'd done a good job far would the new person do as well?
Feeling the shift in the emotions Katie can tell everything is ok now, but she can still make out that Jason was upset and she new it could of ment only one thing. A long time ago she had felt this too though now it was stronger than before.
Ok, I'm about to head into his office now and I'll see if Alec called.
Knocking on Reese door Katie waits for the ok to come in and than does so closing the door behind her. Coming a little close to Reese desk she gives a nod. If Alec hadn't called him he'd be able to tell by the look on her face something was wrong.
"Reese, did Alec contact you?"
Opening the door Cassy was a little suprised to see the delivery man with flowers. They were for her? She'd never gotten flowers at her home before, and they were so pretty. Taking them from her and giving her thanks Cassy closes the door before heading to the kitchen. Removing the little note from them her lips spread into a bigger smile.
Going to the cabinet and getting out a vase Cassy arranges the flowers nicely into it before going for her cell phone and calling Leo. Waiting for him to answer her voice had a please tone to it.
"Your a charmer you know that? Thank you for the flowers. They are very pretty"
Not being able to help jumping again as the commotion in the other room Destiny cluch tightens a little more on Jason. Not minding he was half dragging her as they moved down the hall and into the other room. Being close to him would keep her safe is there were any other bad guys.
Coming into the living room Destiny looks up a little to see what was going on and if Alec was ok. Seeing the dead body and the gun in Alec's hand she gives a little shreek and pulls herself to Jason a little more.
Turning once again a few more tears fall from Destiny's eyes. She was strong but this was so much, this was to much. Living thought seeing her own parents dead and now seeing two more bodys to add to it. Even if they were the guys trying to kill her.
Getting back to the room and having Jason bend in front of her Destiny takes a swip at her eyes. Hearing his words and looking back into his own eyes Destiny was thankful for him and what he said. One could see how sensear Jason's was in what he said and it made her feel better.
Giving a nod to the bed Destiny takes in a deep breath finding her voice that seemed buried and didn't want to come.
"You can take the backpack there, its got the important stuff in it. I...I can grab my suitcase. Thank you Jason....for...protecting me."
Destiny walks the rest of the way into the room picking up the backpack and handing it to Jason. In a way she now wished it was Jason who would be her bodyguard. He'd done a good job far would the new person do as well?
Feeling the shift in the emotions Katie can tell everything is ok now, but she can still make out that Jason was upset and she new it could of ment only one thing. A long time ago she had felt this too though now it was stronger than before.
Ok, I'm about to head into his office now and I'll see if Alec called.
Knocking on Reese door Katie waits for the ok to come in and than does so closing the door behind her. Coming a little close to Reese desk she gives a nod. If Alec hadn't called him he'd be able to tell by the look on her face something was wrong.
"Reese, did Alec contact you?"
Opening the door Cassy was a little suprised to see the delivery man with flowers. They were for her? She'd never gotten flowers at her home before, and they were so pretty. Taking them from her and giving her thanks Cassy closes the door before heading to the kitchen. Removing the little note from them her lips spread into a bigger smile.
Going to the cabinet and getting out a vase Cassy arranges the flowers nicely into it before going for her cell phone and calling Leo. Waiting for him to answer her voice had a please tone to it.
"Your a charmer you know that? Thank you for the flowers. They are very pretty"
Top ten
Jason was too tense to be thrown off guard as Destiny rushes him. Being caught in her fearful clutch, one arm automatically goes around her. "Easy, easy... it's okay now... you're okay."
We're okay...
His eyes look to the dead figure in the bathroom as the pool of blood forms. It wasn't the sight that bothered him - it was knowing he's the one who did it. It didn't matter how many times he killed a man on the job, and it didn't matter how necessary it was... it always twisted his gut. And his flux in emotions prove it.
Had a little trouble... but it's over.
The crash in the living room, causes Jason to be right back on guard.
Or not. Hang on.
Turning from the bathroom, Jason keeps Destiny close, his arm still around her, but keeping her slightly behind him, half dragging her until he figured out if it really was safe or not. His pistol drawn, he aims for the living room and arrives just in time to see Drew on the floor and Alec feet away with a gun. Jason is about to say something but he's too late.
The shot goes off and Jason knows it was a fatal hit without even looking. His eyes narrow in on Alec angrily. "You didn't have to kill him," he hisses. "He was our only link."
Alec's gaze whips around as the accusation in Jason's tone. "This dog wouldn't have given us anything but strife."
"You still shouldn't have killed him," Jason retorts. His emotions rise with his anger. If Drew had had his own gun drawn, it would have been a different story, but the way Jason saw it, Alec had pulled the trigger because he'd been mad and wanted his adversary dead, not because his life was in danger.
"But-"
"Just shut up," Jason growls. "Call the office and have the cleanup crew get out here before any other thugs get here."
Alec wants to say more, but manages to hold his tongue. Tucking the gun in his jeans, he goes for the phone.
Jason holsters his own gun and turns his attention back to Destiny. He knew that even though she'd already been through so much, watching her own parents killed, this was still surely a terrifying ordeal. "Come on," he prompts gently. "Let's go get your stuff and get out of here, okay?"
Having his arm around her, he leads her slowly back to her room, being careful not to push too fast, but knowing they did need to get out of this place before more Agency showed up. On the way, he kicks the bathroom door shut to hide that gruesome scene for the time being.
Katie, make sure Alec's calling Reese. We got two dead Agency bodies here. The girl's fine and so are we.
Getting to the bedroom, Jason slips beside Destiny and bends a little bit to see her face, trying to reassure her. "We're gonna get you out of here and we're gonna keep you safe, okay? What can I help you carry out?"
"Cassy Howard?" The delivery man looks at his clipboard after Cassy had answered the door. "Got these for you." He smiles as he hands her the pretty bouquet of mixed spring flowers. With it was a little note.
Thanks for taking care of me while I was sick. You're a top-ten friend.
-Leo
We're okay...
His eyes look to the dead figure in the bathroom as the pool of blood forms. It wasn't the sight that bothered him - it was knowing he's the one who did it. It didn't matter how many times he killed a man on the job, and it didn't matter how necessary it was... it always twisted his gut. And his flux in emotions prove it.
Had a little trouble... but it's over.
The crash in the living room, causes Jason to be right back on guard.
Or not. Hang on.
Turning from the bathroom, Jason keeps Destiny close, his arm still around her, but keeping her slightly behind him, half dragging her until he figured out if it really was safe or not. His pistol drawn, he aims for the living room and arrives just in time to see Drew on the floor and Alec feet away with a gun. Jason is about to say something but he's too late.
The shot goes off and Jason knows it was a fatal hit without even looking. His eyes narrow in on Alec angrily. "You didn't have to kill him," he hisses. "He was our only link."
Alec's gaze whips around as the accusation in Jason's tone. "This dog wouldn't have given us anything but strife."
"You still shouldn't have killed him," Jason retorts. His emotions rise with his anger. If Drew had had his own gun drawn, it would have been a different story, but the way Jason saw it, Alec had pulled the trigger because he'd been mad and wanted his adversary dead, not because his life was in danger.
"But-"
"Just shut up," Jason growls. "Call the office and have the cleanup crew get out here before any other thugs get here."
Alec wants to say more, but manages to hold his tongue. Tucking the gun in his jeans, he goes for the phone.
Jason holsters his own gun and turns his attention back to Destiny. He knew that even though she'd already been through so much, watching her own parents killed, this was still surely a terrifying ordeal. "Come on," he prompts gently. "Let's go get your stuff and get out of here, okay?"
Having his arm around her, he leads her slowly back to her room, being careful not to push too fast, but knowing they did need to get out of this place before more Agency showed up. On the way, he kicks the bathroom door shut to hide that gruesome scene for the time being.
Katie, make sure Alec's calling Reese. We got two dead Agency bodies here. The girl's fine and so are we.
Getting to the bedroom, Jason slips beside Destiny and bends a little bit to see her face, trying to reassure her. "We're gonna get you out of here and we're gonna keep you safe, okay? What can I help you carry out?"
"Cassy Howard?" The delivery man looks at his clipboard after Cassy had answered the door. "Got these for you." He smiles as he hands her the pretty bouquet of mixed spring flowers. With it was a little note.
Thanks for taking care of me while I was sick. You're a top-ten friend.
-Leo
5/10/10
Comfort
Seeing Jason come into the room Destiny's heart was still racing as fear was written all over her face. This couldn't be happening...after everything it couldn't end this way, now Jason was there Destiny's eyes meet his not moving from. She felt a little bit of comfort in them even if the situation was bad right now. It was ok, Jason was there, he'd keep her safe.
Closing her eyes Destiny didn't know what else to do so she wouldn't freak out. But as the shot rings out in the air she can feel herself scream once again from a simple fear that maybe that gun was her's and she was dead.
Feeling his arm go limp from around her next though and the strong smell of blood fills her nose Destiny's eyes open. The dead body limp on the floor, everything...it rushed back to her.
"Jason!!!"
Tear's fill her eyes as she rushes over to Jason almost like the man now dead would pop up again and grab her like some horrible horror movie. Burying her face into Jason's shoulder she just looked for the comfort she needed.
Sitting at her desk Katie can feel the pull in the emotions as Jason's adrenaline starts to rush. Something was wrong, there was Agency, the girl Jason was protecting she was in danger.
Knowing better to interrupt Jason when he was on a job like this Katie waits keeping close attachen to his feelings. Standing though she starts to make her way to Reese office just in case she needed him as soon as possible it was a little less ground to cover.
Finally feeling the emotions calm a little, or at least take a differnt shift Katie knows its ok to talk now, little Jason's mind wonder for a second.
J, is everything ok? Do you guys need back up?
Closing her eyes Destiny didn't know what else to do so she wouldn't freak out. But as the shot rings out in the air she can feel herself scream once again from a simple fear that maybe that gun was her's and she was dead.
Feeling his arm go limp from around her next though and the strong smell of blood fills her nose Destiny's eyes open. The dead body limp on the floor, everything...it rushed back to her.
"Jason!!!"
Tear's fill her eyes as she rushes over to Jason almost like the man now dead would pop up again and grab her like some horrible horror movie. Burying her face into Jason's shoulder she just looked for the comfort she needed.
Sitting at her desk Katie can feel the pull in the emotions as Jason's adrenaline starts to rush. Something was wrong, there was Agency, the girl Jason was protecting she was in danger.
Knowing better to interrupt Jason when he was on a job like this Katie waits keeping close attachen to his feelings. Standing though she starts to make her way to Reese office just in case she needed him as soon as possible it was a little less ground to cover.
Finally feeling the emotions calm a little, or at least take a differnt shift Katie knows its ok to talk now, little Jason's mind wonder for a second.
J, is everything ok? Do you guys need back up?
One last shot
Destiny's scream sends both men's adrenaline racing. They couldn't have failed to keep her safe - not this quickly. Jason's gun is out of his holster quick as a flash as he sprints down the hall. His long legs bring him to the bathroom in only a couple strides, but he skids to a halt, taking in the scene at a glance. His gun outstretched, he sees the crazed look in the assailant's eyes and sees the barrel of the gun pressed to Destiny's head.
His emotions flux with anxiety as his mind thinks quickly on what to do. "Put the gun down," he directs calmly, even though he knows it will do no good. "Let the girl go and we'll keep you alive."
Jason's eyes move to Destiny's, trying to reassure her, and silently warning her not to move. He sees Chaz's finger twitching on the trigger, and knows that at any moment, Destiny could be shot.
Another split second feels like an eternity as Jason makes the decision. It was their only chance. This man before him didn't care if Destiny lived or died, and that's what made him dangerous. Jason's grip tightens on his outstretched gun and he stares Chaz directly in the eye.
A shot rings out, the only sound louder than Jason's beating heart. The bullet, with a sharpshooter's precision slices the air faster than the eye could see before lodging itself directly between the target's eyes.
Alec had been halfway down the hall, when the shattering of glass had halted him in his tracks. Spinning around, he comes face to face with Drew and the barrel of a gun. He curses Reese under his breath for not allowing him to have his own gun. His hands raised slightly, he glares at Drew.
"Well, well, well... long time no see."
Drew sneers at him. "Won't the boss be glad when we haul your carcass in? We didn't know we'd be getting a bonus today."
Alec steps to the side, circling slowly, inching towards Drew, still in the firearm's sights. "How about you take me in alive? Give them something to poke at a little bit, eh?"
"I think I rather like the sound of killing you myself, actually."
Alec stops and searches Drew's eyes. "Alright. Go for it. Just make it a clean shot, will you? You don't wanna make too big of a mess here."
Drew's finger squeezes the trigger. And it's that instant that Alec lunches. The gun goes off, shooting a hole into the ceiling and sending plaster and dust down to the floor. Alec rams into Drew headfirst, knocking the big man to the floor and going for the gun as it goes off a second time. Straddling him, it's powerplay to see who was the strongest. And whoever was, would stay alive.
The back of Alec's hand smacks Drew's face and gives just enough distraction for the grip on the gun to be loosened. And in a second's time, it's Alec who has the upper hand. Standing up, he backs up several feet, pointing the gun at Drew.
Drew lays on the floor planting, blood trickling from his lip. "Go ahead," he wheezes. "Coward."
One last shot rings out.
His emotions flux with anxiety as his mind thinks quickly on what to do. "Put the gun down," he directs calmly, even though he knows it will do no good. "Let the girl go and we'll keep you alive."
Jason's eyes move to Destiny's, trying to reassure her, and silently warning her not to move. He sees Chaz's finger twitching on the trigger, and knows that at any moment, Destiny could be shot.
Another split second feels like an eternity as Jason makes the decision. It was their only chance. This man before him didn't care if Destiny lived or died, and that's what made him dangerous. Jason's grip tightens on his outstretched gun and he stares Chaz directly in the eye.
A shot rings out, the only sound louder than Jason's beating heart. The bullet, with a sharpshooter's precision slices the air faster than the eye could see before lodging itself directly between the target's eyes.
Alec had been halfway down the hall, when the shattering of glass had halted him in his tracks. Spinning around, he comes face to face with Drew and the barrel of a gun. He curses Reese under his breath for not allowing him to have his own gun. His hands raised slightly, he glares at Drew.
"Well, well, well... long time no see."
Drew sneers at him. "Won't the boss be glad when we haul your carcass in? We didn't know we'd be getting a bonus today."
Alec steps to the side, circling slowly, inching towards Drew, still in the firearm's sights. "How about you take me in alive? Give them something to poke at a little bit, eh?"
"I think I rather like the sound of killing you myself, actually."
Alec stops and searches Drew's eyes. "Alright. Go for it. Just make it a clean shot, will you? You don't wanna make too big of a mess here."
Drew's finger squeezes the trigger. And it's that instant that Alec lunches. The gun goes off, shooting a hole into the ceiling and sending plaster and dust down to the floor. Alec rams into Drew headfirst, knocking the big man to the floor and going for the gun as it goes off a second time. Straddling him, it's powerplay to see who was the strongest. And whoever was, would stay alive.
The back of Alec's hand smacks Drew's face and gives just enough distraction for the grip on the gun to be loosened. And in a second's time, it's Alec who has the upper hand. Standing up, he backs up several feet, pointing the gun at Drew.
Drew lays on the floor planting, blood trickling from his lip. "Go ahead," he wheezes. "Coward."
One last shot rings out.
Choke
Giving a slight nod Destiny does as she told getting out of the truck and staying between Jason and Alec. Hearing about the van across the street Destiny can feel her head pick up but stays closed between Jason and Alec continuing to move as directed.
Getting into the house and moving down the hall to her room Destiny moves as quickly as she can. Grabbing a backpack Destiny lifts the mattress up on her bed to reveal a little area with a lid. Lifting it she was happy to know the Agency goons didn't raid her house and find it. Quickly retrieving the 4 other folders and the the blinder that was lined with informational pictures She zips the bag up.
Taking her duffel bad from the closet next and hearing Jason's call she goes to her draw to empty stuff into her bad.
"I'm coming...just getting my cloths."
Next it was the closet that she went to pulling out dress, pants, shirt...oh well if they got wrinkled she could worry about that later. Next quickly moving into the bathroom off of her room Destiny grabs some other personal items including her makeup.
Hearing a traitor was with this group a sinister smile forms on Chaz's lips. He always hated traitors, and if they could get in good with the boss this was worth sitting for hours next to Drew in the small van.
Keeping his own gun upholstered now Chaz follows after Drew pushing himself up againt the wall with easy next to him. Giving a small snicker at Drew while he watchs him try and suck his gut in.
Looking to his right and eyeing the window that Drew was talking about Chaz nods. He new his job, don't get trigger happy and keep the girl alive. Those words seemed fouren to Chaz as most his prisoners died but he was under strict orders and he new if he messed this one up he was done for himself.
"You just keep those two busy so I can at least get the girl down, than I'll come help you."
Breaking off from Drew Chaz slinks to the window looking over the ledge for a moment to see where his target was. Seeing Destiny busy in the bathroom he new this would be his opportunity.
Opening the window quietly Chaz slips though it his gun still upholstered moving across the floor and coming to the bathroom he trys to move with ease.
Almost finished in the bathroom Destiny can feel a slight breeze like from an open window. That was strange she didn't have the window in the room open.
Turning to take a look she drops her bag coming face to face with Chaz. Screaming she backs up not being able to go anywhere in the bathroom as Chaz lunges for her.
Moving and kicking Destiny trys to get away but can't in such a confined area. Finally Chaz gets her tightly putting his arm around her throat and squeezing just a little so she couldnt scream, hissing into her ear as he points the gun at her.
"Stop struggling or your gonna end up like your parents sooner than planned."
Destiny can't do anything as her air is being choaked off but shake and Hope Jason and Alec were quick enough to to get here before it was to late.
Getting into the house and moving down the hall to her room Destiny moves as quickly as she can. Grabbing a backpack Destiny lifts the mattress up on her bed to reveal a little area with a lid. Lifting it she was happy to know the Agency goons didn't raid her house and find it. Quickly retrieving the 4 other folders and the the blinder that was lined with informational pictures She zips the bag up.
Taking her duffel bad from the closet next and hearing Jason's call she goes to her draw to empty stuff into her bad.
"I'm coming...just getting my cloths."
Next it was the closet that she went to pulling out dress, pants, shirt...oh well if they got wrinkled she could worry about that later. Next quickly moving into the bathroom off of her room Destiny grabs some other personal items including her makeup.
Hearing a traitor was with this group a sinister smile forms on Chaz's lips. He always hated traitors, and if they could get in good with the boss this was worth sitting for hours next to Drew in the small van.
Keeping his own gun upholstered now Chaz follows after Drew pushing himself up againt the wall with easy next to him. Giving a small snicker at Drew while he watchs him try and suck his gut in.
Looking to his right and eyeing the window that Drew was talking about Chaz nods. He new his job, don't get trigger happy and keep the girl alive. Those words seemed fouren to Chaz as most his prisoners died but he was under strict orders and he new if he messed this one up he was done for himself.
"You just keep those two busy so I can at least get the girl down, than I'll come help you."
Breaking off from Drew Chaz slinks to the window looking over the ledge for a moment to see where his target was. Seeing Destiny busy in the bathroom he new this would be his opportunity.
Opening the window quietly Chaz slips though it his gun still upholstered moving across the floor and coming to the bathroom he trys to move with ease.
Almost finished in the bathroom Destiny can feel a slight breeze like from an open window. That was strange she didn't have the window in the room open.
Turning to take a look she drops her bag coming face to face with Chaz. Screaming she backs up not being able to go anywhere in the bathroom as Chaz lunges for her.
Moving and kicking Destiny trys to get away but can't in such a confined area. Finally Chaz gets her tightly putting his arm around her throat and squeezing just a little so she couldnt scream, hissing into her ear as he points the gun at her.
"Stop struggling or your gonna end up like your parents sooner than planned."
Destiny can't do anything as her air is being choaked off but shake and Hope Jason and Alec were quick enough to to get here before it was to late.
The girl and the traitor
Parking the truck, Jason thinks for several moments before answering Destiny. "I'll go first, you follow right behind. Alec, take the rear."
Alec smirks a little and mutters something under his breath about being the rear, but he does as he's told. Getting out of the truck, Jason sweeps the area with his eyes and helps Destiny down. "Stick close," he directs.
Alec slips around behind her and walks backward, his gaze bouncing off the street and buildings. As they reach the door, his eyes stop at the van across the street. It was far enough away that he couldn't make out the occupants, but the hair on the back of his neck stands up. "Yo, Jase... two o'clock. We got eyes on us."
Jason turns to follow his line of sight. "Could be right. Lets get inside." Once inside the apartment, Jason makes a quick search, finding it clear and he nods to Destiny. "It's safe. Go ahead and get your stuff." Moving to the window, he joins Alec, who was keeping an eye on the suspicious van. "What do you think?"
"Mmm..." Alec shakes his head. "Not sure. Figured they woulda come across by now, but they might be hesitating since Destiny wasn't alone."
Getting whacked in chest, Drew's eyes fly open and he sends a glare to Chaz that could kill. He refrains from hitting back though, realizing now why he'd been woken up. His eyes shoot towards the apartment and he zeros in on the threesome. "Whoa, whoa, wait a second..."
Grabbing the binoculars quickly, Drew focuses on the two men's faces. "That tall one is Elite alright, but not that second one." A scheming grin spreads on his face. "Chaz, we got ourselves a double deal here. Not only can we snatch the girl, but that, my friend is the traitor Banks."
He tosses the binoculars to the side and checks his own sidearm. "If we can get them both, we'll be in so good with the boss we won't have to go on these stupid stakeouts anymore. Come on."
Too enthusiastic to be paying close attention to anything, Drew gets out of the van. Glancing around, he makes sure no one's watching and heads across the street, motioning Chaz after him.
Jason turns away from the window to holler down the hallway. "Destiny... don't mean to rush you but... we gotta hurry."
Alec goes to the front door, making sure it was locked, then returns to the window. Glancing around outside, a chill runs down his spine. "Uh, Jase? We got a problem."
"What's that?"
"They're not in the van anymore."
"Aw, great." Jason takes a look for himself, confirming that during the few seconds they'd both been away from the window, the occupants of the van had skipped out. "They could be anywhere."
Drew flattens himself as much as possible, up against the outside wall of the building. "Alright," he whispers hoarsely, "the girl's room is this next window. You got in and grab her. I'll go around to the living room and catch 'em off guard there. With any luck we'll kill us an Elite, a traitor and bring the girl back alive. They'll have to gives us respect for that."
"You got three hours to pack up and get to the airport."
"What?!" Chance dries his hair with a towel as he wanders through his apartment after a dip in the complex's pool. "You're joking."
"No joke, O'Mally. I want you in Nevada by tonight."
"But-"
"Cheif's orders."
"What, you got Reese to back you up on this?"
"He's the one that needs you. It's a bodyguard assignment. A girl needs looking after - the Agency is out to kill her."
"Ohhhh, no." Chance slings the towel around his shoulders as he ambles into the kitchen to grab a cold bottle of iced tea. Toby was crazy. "No way. I'm no babysitter."
"You're either a bodyguard or out of a job. Which do you prefer."
The refrigerator door slams shut and Chance leans back against the cool door, chilling his suntanned skin. "You're really not giving me a choice in this, are you?"
"No, Lieutenant, I'm not."
Scowling at the tiled floor, Chance is silent for several long moments as he weighs his options. The blinking light on his answering machine reminded him of the call he had yet to return. Perhaps this turn of events would actually be a benefit. "How long?"
"As long as it takes."
"I want my apartment here when I get back."
"Deal."
"All expenses paid. If I'm on the job twenty-four/seven, I want my bank account to show it."
Toby pauses. "Half pay for irregular hours. One meal a day paid."
Chance thinks about it before agreeing. Between both deals, he'd practically be living free. "Fine."
"Good. Airport. Three hours. Burgen will fly you up there."
Hanging up, Chance leans on the counter as he takes a swig of tea. Picking up the phone again, he dials a different number. He had very little time to make arrangements.
Alec smirks a little and mutters something under his breath about being the rear, but he does as he's told. Getting out of the truck, Jason sweeps the area with his eyes and helps Destiny down. "Stick close," he directs.
Alec slips around behind her and walks backward, his gaze bouncing off the street and buildings. As they reach the door, his eyes stop at the van across the street. It was far enough away that he couldn't make out the occupants, but the hair on the back of his neck stands up. "Yo, Jase... two o'clock. We got eyes on us."
Jason turns to follow his line of sight. "Could be right. Lets get inside." Once inside the apartment, Jason makes a quick search, finding it clear and he nods to Destiny. "It's safe. Go ahead and get your stuff." Moving to the window, he joins Alec, who was keeping an eye on the suspicious van. "What do you think?"
"Mmm..." Alec shakes his head. "Not sure. Figured they woulda come across by now, but they might be hesitating since Destiny wasn't alone."
Getting whacked in chest, Drew's eyes fly open and he sends a glare to Chaz that could kill. He refrains from hitting back though, realizing now why he'd been woken up. His eyes shoot towards the apartment and he zeros in on the threesome. "Whoa, whoa, wait a second..."
Grabbing the binoculars quickly, Drew focuses on the two men's faces. "That tall one is Elite alright, but not that second one." A scheming grin spreads on his face. "Chaz, we got ourselves a double deal here. Not only can we snatch the girl, but that, my friend is the traitor Banks."
He tosses the binoculars to the side and checks his own sidearm. "If we can get them both, we'll be in so good with the boss we won't have to go on these stupid stakeouts anymore. Come on."
Too enthusiastic to be paying close attention to anything, Drew gets out of the van. Glancing around, he makes sure no one's watching and heads across the street, motioning Chaz after him.
Jason turns away from the window to holler down the hallway. "Destiny... don't mean to rush you but... we gotta hurry."
Alec goes to the front door, making sure it was locked, then returns to the window. Glancing around outside, a chill runs down his spine. "Uh, Jase? We got a problem."
"What's that?"
"They're not in the van anymore."
"Aw, great." Jason takes a look for himself, confirming that during the few seconds they'd both been away from the window, the occupants of the van had skipped out. "They could be anywhere."
Drew flattens himself as much as possible, up against the outside wall of the building. "Alright," he whispers hoarsely, "the girl's room is this next window. You got in and grab her. I'll go around to the living room and catch 'em off guard there. With any luck we'll kill us an Elite, a traitor and bring the girl back alive. They'll have to gives us respect for that."
"You got three hours to pack up and get to the airport."
"What?!" Chance dries his hair with a towel as he wanders through his apartment after a dip in the complex's pool. "You're joking."
"No joke, O'Mally. I want you in Nevada by tonight."
"But-"
"Cheif's orders."
"What, you got Reese to back you up on this?"
"He's the one that needs you. It's a bodyguard assignment. A girl needs looking after - the Agency is out to kill her."
"Ohhhh, no." Chance slings the towel around his shoulders as he ambles into the kitchen to grab a cold bottle of iced tea. Toby was crazy. "No way. I'm no babysitter."
"You're either a bodyguard or out of a job. Which do you prefer."
The refrigerator door slams shut and Chance leans back against the cool door, chilling his suntanned skin. "You're really not giving me a choice in this, are you?"
"No, Lieutenant, I'm not."
Scowling at the tiled floor, Chance is silent for several long moments as he weighs his options. The blinking light on his answering machine reminded him of the call he had yet to return. Perhaps this turn of events would actually be a benefit. "How long?"
"As long as it takes."
"I want my apartment here when I get back."
"Deal."
"All expenses paid. If I'm on the job twenty-four/seven, I want my bank account to show it."
Toby pauses. "Half pay for irregular hours. One meal a day paid."
Chance thinks about it before agreeing. Between both deals, he'd practically be living free. "Fine."
"Good. Airport. Three hours. Burgen will fly you up there."
Hanging up, Chance leans on the counter as he takes a swig of tea. Picking up the phone again, he dials a different number. He had very little time to make arrangements.
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