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Again, I'm really sorry for not updating sooner, but I just got back from camp. It was bundles of fun for all you who care! Lol Anywho, I don't know about you guys, but I am very excited for the conversation between Patch and his brother!

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Chapter 8

Patch POV

I dropped Nora off at her house and watched until she locked up. I so badly wanted to stay with her tonight, but I knew I had to talk with Theo.

I haven't seen my brother since that day when I fell. The hope I had that I didn't have to see Theo ever again was overwhelming after that day. Facing Theo worried me. As much as I hated to admit it, he is much stronger than I am. If things go wrong tonight, I don't know what I might do.

I drove away from Nora's house and towards Bo's. For a half hour I drove. I thought about everything I needed to say. I hope it comes out when it needs to.

I parked and sauntered inside. Once inside, I saw Rixon leaning against a pool table talking to a girl of about twenty.

"Rixon", I snickered. The girl's blue eyes flicked my way and lingered.

"Patch my boy—err—sorry Wanda", he motioned for her to go away. She sneered at him and stomped angrily away.

"Heartbreaker", he shook his head at me and snapped back to reality, "So, what'd need?"

"We have a problem", I started.

"Nora not want ya anymore?" he interrupted.

I punched him in the arm and continued, "No. Theo's back".

As soon as I said this, Rixon stopped joking around. He knew what had gone down between me and Theo. "What do you mean, he's back?"

"As in, he took over Chad Franken's body and is currently roaming around probably plotting how to take Nora away from me", I covered my eyes with a hand and leaned back against the wall, "I was hoping you could come with me to talk with him".

"When you say 'talk', I hope you mean 'kick his ass'", he asked with seriousness.

I smiled, "What else would I mean?" We high fived and got back to the serious situation.

"Where is he?" Rixon asked while picking up his wallet and keys.

"I have a pretty good—" I was cut off by the ringing coming from my pocket. I reached inside and brought it out, "It's Nora".

I answered, "Nora?"

"Patch! Oh my god, Patch", she did a quiet scream, "Patch!"

"Nora! Slow down. What's wrong?" I paced back and forth in front of a confused Rixon.

"I think someone's downstairs!" She breathed out in a rush, "I don't know what to do!"

I stopped dead in my tracks and looked up, "Nora, listen to me. Grab a bat or something, lock your bedroom door, and hide in the closet."

"Patch—I'm scared—really scared", she sobbed out and sounded out of breath.

"I know, Angel. I won't let them hurt you—I won't", I soothed, "I'll be there as fast as I can. Okay?"

"Okay…" she was taking deep breaths.

"I love you", I spoke into the phone before snapping it shut. I kicked a stool and it flew across the room. A hand on my shoulder stopped me from doing any more destruction. Rixon.

"What's wrong Patch?" He asked.

"I know exactly where that asshole is" I growled. Rixon and I finally hurried up the stairs and into the parking lot.

"We'll use my car", Rixon said as he slid across the hood and opened the door to his sports-car. It would be faster than my jeep.

The whole ride their sped by in a slow way. Even though it only took ten minutes versus the normal thirty, it felt like hours. I don't know how I could live without my Nora. I couldn't. My nervous fingers kept tittering against the door.

"Patch!" Rixon yelled out with irritation, "We're almost there. Chill".

"What if that bastard already has her!"

"Then we will take him down", he said with confidence. He seemed so calm, it made me mad.

I hid my anger until we got to Nora's. I opened the door before the car came to a complete halt. The house was completely dark, including Nora's bedroom light.

"Okay, let's do this", I heard Rixon say from behind me as I ran up to the front door. It was locked. I had no time for this! Next thing I knew, my arm punched through the doorway and tore the door off its hinges.

A choked laugh came from upstairs, "Oh Patchy! You're home!" Nora's sob came after.

I roared up the stairs and slammed the door to Nora's room open. There stood Theo in all his glory. He held Nora by the hair as she scratched his hand to let go.