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I had never seen Tommy's jaw drop as far as he did right now. I wanted to laugh but I knew he'd probably shoot me if I did. His face was turning a bright red and I knew I was in for it.

"First off, you're married? And second off, to a fuckin' cop? Are you insane?" Tommy's voice was booming through the stonewalls. All I could do was stand there and just wait for his anger to subside the tiniest bit.

"He's a great guy and completely oblivious to my past life. I thought I'd make a change for my normal love of gangsters." Tommy advanced towards me. He didn't find my sarcasm funny.

"What the fuck were you thinking when you came back here? What the hell did I ever do to you to fucking deserve this bullshit?" That stung but I played it off like it hadn't. I walked further in the basement and sat on their old fridge letting my feet swing. Tommy wasn't amused but came closer.

"I came back for you and your brothers. Despite what you believe I have done everything in my power to protect you." He rolled his eyes but I continued. "Jenny begged me that night to take her away. She did it because she knew if she stayed here any longer her and your son were going to die. I never wanted to leave but I knew to protect your child and the love of your life I had to go with them. I provided the support she needed financially and emotionally. I was with her when she gave birth, I held her hand every night she cried missing you, I took care of Patrick when she needed to be alone, I've done everything for her, and I did it for you. I never ever wanted to hurt you Tommy above anyone else. You've saved me and protected me more then anyone else in my life so I did the same for your son." I could see Tommy's eyes soften but I knew he wouldn't forgive me that easily.

"Then why marry a cop?" I jumped off the fridge and walked right up to him.

"He investigates mobs. I met him and I researched. He wanted me more then I could ever want him but I did it to protect the Donnelly's. He proposed I said yes and he takes care of Jenny and me. He also never looks into my old neighborhood. " I know I sounded disgustingly cold but it was needed to be done. Tommy finally let down his guard knowing I wasn't lying. He took a step toward me and embraced me with all his might. I could feel his tears running down my shoulders and mine bubbling over. He finally pulled away and put his arms tightly around my forearms.

"You're playing a very dangerous game, Bridgette. You could go to jail or end up getting killed. I never wanted that for you. I never wanted any of this for you." I smirked at him.

"You can't choose your family." He pulled me in for another tight embrace when I heard someone stomping down the stairs.

"Hey, Tommy we need more Guinness up here." Sean's sweet and innocent voice almost made my heart burst. I turned around to see Sean staring at me. He nearly pummeled me and threw me around like a ragdoll. "You need to stop doing this to me, Bebe. I don't work without my sister." The tears I was trying to hold back just crashed like an avalanche. I didn't deserve them after everything I've done. Sean finally put me down then suddenly got very serious. "Does she know?" He stared at Tommy.

"Know what?" Tommy rubbed the back of his neck and Sean just stared at him.

"Well, Bridgette has some big news herself." I could tell Tommy was avoiding telling me something and it had to do with Kevin. I ignored it and looked at Sean.

"I'm married Sean." I let that sink in for a second. "To a cop." Sean pretty much had the same reaction before laughing.

"You're just full of surprises, Bebe. Well then this shouldn't bug you. Kevin is engaged to Rosie." I could feel their eyes watching my every staggered breath. That hurt worse then I thought it would. I couldn't expect anymore. I've been gone for five years I knew he wouldn't ever be alone again. "He wasn't with anyone for a long time. He hated himself for letting you go again then she showed up. They just clicked." I stared at Sean.

"Shut up, Sean." I love Tommy but I hate that he can read my mind. Sean stopped talking and just gave me an awkward smile. I wish he were with anyone except Rosie.

I waited up in my room trying to perfect my makeup and hair hoping that I would look perfect enough for him. I know I shouldn't be getting my hopes up but I knew I wanted him. He was my best friend and I fought my feelings for years now but tonight was the night. I was going to tell him the truth. The full truth not just my drunken fumble at junior prom. This was our night. No more obstacles. Kevin's abusive girlfriend was out of town and he promised to take me to my senior prom. Tommy and Jimmy got us a deal on a limo so we all were going to go together. This was my final year of high school. I wasn't a kid anymore. It technically was supposed to be Sean's graduation but he still didn't tell anyone but me that he flunked out. I heard the doorbell ring and my heart skipped a beat. I waited until my mother called me so I could run down the stairs. As I walked down the stairs I saw my mother, Daniel, Mrs. Donnelly, Tommy, Jimmy, Sean, and Kevin all staring up at me. My mother and Mrs. Donnelly eyes were overflowing with tears. I smiled at them and then looked towards Kevin. He couldn't keep his eyes off me. Then I saw something strange. Rosie walked into view. No, this was not happening. I must have looked horrified because Tommy ran towards me.

"She decided to go to Prom and forced Kevin into it Sean's going to take you. " I nodded but everyone could see my disappointment even Rosie who smirked in pleasure. She never liked me because she knew I was in love with Kevin and that was her toy. Tommy helped me the rest of the ways down the stairs. "I know he wants you just give him time." He whispered but that just made everything worse. Sean took me the rest of the way.

"I'm sorry, Sean." I knew he wanted to take some other girl.

"I'd take you over anyone else any day of the week." I smirked at him. Sean was the best friend any girl could ask for.

After what felt like forever of photos and a car ride we finally made it to prom. I wanted to drink more then anything else in the world but I knew after my show from the last year I couldn't. Sean and I had a blast anyway. We were just acting like our stupid childish selves. As the night wore down I noticed that Kevin was by himself most of the night. I nodded to Sean and ran out to the bathroom. As I got closer I could hear moaning. I laughed a bit but when I finally got down the hallway I saw who it was. Rosie and some asshole jock going at it like rabbits. I could feel my blood getting hot. Rosie saw me and freaked out.

"You fucking tell Kevin I'll kill you." She tried to get in my face, the jock just staring behind her not wanting to getting involved. She got closer and my anger began to rise.

"How dare you threaten me?" I pushed her back a few feet. This triggered her and she went after me. She tried to get me with pulling my hair and jumping on me but I wasn't like that. I didn't fight like a girl. I threw a hard left at her and she fell like a bag of bricks. "Don't you ever try to hit me again or it'll be worse. I'm telling Kevin he deserves so much better then you." I could hear her crying as I walked back into the auditorium. As I walked in I saw the looks of people staring at me. She must have fucked up my hair badly. I didn't care I walked straight to Kevin and told him what Rosie had done. It hurt so much to watch his heartbreak but I would not longer let Rosie hurt him again. Kevin ran out while Sean and I followed. So much for a great prom night

I decided to not go home that night and instead went to the Donnelly's. The boys tried to comfort me and still give me a good night but my mind was elsewhere. Kevin slipped away when the limo dropped us off here. I excused myself from the boys. I grabbed a blanket and headed up to the roof. The one place Kevin always hides when he's upset. I got to the roof and saw Kevin just staring out in the distant.

"You're like the beginning of a really sappy movie." Kevin turned and gave me an awkward smile. He couldn't ever stay mad at me. I walked closer to him and laid a blanket down between us. I patted the blanket and he sat down next to me. "I'm sorry, Kevin." He shook his head.

"Don't worry about it." I laid my head against his shoulder. His arm draped around my shoulders. He pulled me closer. My heart started beating wildly. It was now or never for me.

"I'm in love with you Kevin. I always have been and always will be." I looked up at him to see his face. He wanted to say it back but something was stopping him. He just leaned down and kissed me. My heart was going a mile a minute. I kissed him back and he slowly lowered me to the ground. That night my world changed. I lost myself completely in Kevin and I was never going to come back.

"Kevin's moved on and so have I. I'm done playing the games. I will always love him but all we do is destroy each other." Sean nodded but Tommy shrugged.

"You two are like magnets destined to be pushed together." I glared at Tommy and just walked to the stairs.

"It's not that simple anymore. I think it'll be a good idea to have a meeting this Friday at 5. I have some business opportunities for you guys to look over. Just because I've been away doesn't mean I haven't kept my stock in you guys. I'll be at my old house. Bring all the boys and I'm going to call Nicky." Tommy went to protest but I stopped him. "You handle the hard labor and illegal stuff. I'll handle the business." I went to walk upstairs and out of the bar to escape a few more days of avoidance but I could never be that lucky. I reached the top step of the bar and I saw him with her. She was yelling at him for something and I could tell he was pleading. I tried to keep my eyes down and walked straight to the front of the bar. I had almost waited until a voice boomed from the back of the bar.

"Bridgette?" Kevin's shocked and angry voice worked its way to my ears. My body jolted to a stop. Here we go again.