Okay so I have to thank Hailey Egan for letting me attach myself to her story Hearts and Handcuffs. I love you bunches for that girlie. I haven't come up with a title for this story yet so suggestions will be accepted. I hope you guys enjoy and let me know what you think.
Teddy sat there staring off into space, the t v droning on behind him. He couldn't get his mind to focus on what he was about to have to do. His father told him it would give him character. Make the rest of the guys respect him. Help them to see exactly what to expect when the day came that Ted Sr. stepped down and Teddy took his place. He seemed lost in his own little world until a familiar name on the news broadcast caught his attention.
"The body of Mickie Batista has been found. She was found late yesterday afternoon. Police are questioning a number of suspects in connection with her death including an FBI agent. Ms. Batista's brother Dave was sentenced to jail time earlier this year.
Teddy could hardly believe his ears. He thought that he had put what happened in Houston behind him but the mention of her name made it all come flooding back. He had loved her and been there for her after John had broken her heart. He never got the chance to act on those feelings. Shortly after Mickie went missing the year before, he packed up and moved back home to San Antonio and never told anyone. In a way, the police finding her body had been a relief. He could finally let it all go. He was glad he was alone here. He was a little afraid of what his father would say if he knew, but pushed that thought to the back of his mind as relief washed over him. He had hated this life. All the violence and strong arming. All the bribes and taking of innocent lives. He wanted out. He had many times willed himself to be strong enough to tell his father that he didn't want it. Any of it. The money, the power, the cars or any of the responsibilities to the illegal activities to get it. He didn't care if he had to get a job shoveling horse shit, being poor would have been better than what he was dealing with. He was brought out of his thoughts as the waitress walked back up with a pot of coffee in her hand.
"Can I get you a refill?" she asked sweetly. He looked up at her, his blue eyes meeting her green ones for the first time in the three hours he'd been sitting there. For a moment, he didn't know how to answer her question. She stood there for another few seconds and before he could respond, she shook her head and walked away. He ran his hands over his face instantly feeling like a fool. He had been so wrapped up in his own thoughts that he hadn't even been able to answer a simple question. She watched him from behind the counter before again grabbing the coffee pot and walking over to his table.
"I hope that cat that had your tongue before returned it." She said with a smile earning her a small smile and a nod.
"Sorry, I just have a lot on my mind. Yes, I would love another refill of coffee please." She poured him a cup and started to walk away. "My name is Teddy by the way."
"Josie." was all she said in response as she walked back behind the counter and began helping an elderly gentleman that was sitting there.