I had a few drinks with Romeo and finally told him I really had to go. I walked down the street then over the bridge. I remembered from all those years and paused, looking at the dark gray waters. "Old times huh?" I jumped and turned, seeing the FBI agent. "Excuse me?" I asked and she stood beside me and looked down. "The look you had on your face, it seemed like you were remembering something. I'm sorry for just coming over like that. You're Marietta right? We met at the station." I nodded.

"So you're his successor, Miss Bloom?" she smiled and nodded. "Please call me Eunice, and I am." I smiled and looked back at the waters. We stood there for a while, not speaking, just staring at the waters below us. "I didn't catch your last name at the station." I looked away from the waters and met her eyes. "I didn't give it." I said in a friendly tone. I didn't need her looking me up or anything. She smiled and shrugged. "Just wondering if you didn't want me to know or just forgot."

"I'm sorry; it's hard for me to trust just about anyone." "Ah I understand. So you knew Smecker?" I shrugged. "Kinda, we met a few times before technically knowing each other." "So you are the one that always got away. He spoke of a beautiful deadly girl that gave him five scars before they were introduced." I smirked. "So he spoke of me? That's good I guess. I mean we did bond last time I was here, about eight years ago." "The time of the Saints first's attacks?" her voice was curious and I smiled.

"Yeah, I helped him out a couple times." She smiled and stuck out her hand. "Well it's nice to meet the woman he spoke so fondly of." I shook her hand again and she took my arm. "Let's get to know each other a little better. I don't have any friends in these parts. Mostly work and no fun. The guys are working so hard and so I've given them a break. And could use some girl time. You wouldn't mind would you?" I smiled and shook my head. "I was thinking the same thing." We started walking, talking about random stuff, and a lot about Smecker.

We went to the mall and she grabbed a dress. "Here, try this on." I took it and walked into the dressing room and slipped into it. I turned in a circle and heard a knock. "You ready?" I opened the door and walked out. "Wow it looks amazing!" the sales lady said. I used a fake name and credit card with no limit so we were taken to a back room with one of a kind dress and we were all alone except for the sales people.

"That is just perfect for you!" she said and I looked around for Eunice. She walked out in a stunning dress of her own and we stared at each other. "You look gorgeous!" we said together and laughed. "We'll take them." I said and then she grinned. "Now we need shoes and jewelry please." I asked and we were lead into another room full of shoes and accessories.

"These are the latest style and these are more old fashion. I'll be back in just a moment." I nodded and Eunice came over. "Marietta, I can't afford this dress or any of this. Plus where would I wear it?" "Clubbing, you are coming with me tonight. Oh and don't worry, I have enough money for anything you want, so just pick what you want." She looked troubled and I touched her shoulder. "Trust me, it really is fine. I see you eyeing that ring over there." I joked and she looked away smiling.

"Alright, but I have to work tomorrow so can't be out all night." I nodded and walked over to the shoes. I grabbed a pair and gave them to her. "Try these on, I think they will go perfect with your dress." She did and stood up, walked around and couldn't stop smiling. "It doesn't even feel like I'm wearing heels." I giggled and she said she wanted them. I grabbed my phone and texted Matt. 'Hey, I'm going out with a friend tonight, we are going clubbing, so I'll be home late.' I walked around looking at the shoes and tried a simple black pair on. I liked them and then walked over to the necklaces with Eunice when the woman came back. "Great shoe choices. Need any help?" I shook my head and picked up a beautiful silver ring with a heart shaped blood diamond in it. I slid it on my middle finger, but it was too small. I put it on my ring finger and it fit. I put it on my right hand and smiled.

I saw Eunice had her outfit ready and the woman was waiting on me. I spotted a nice necklace and grabbed it, then got changed and we checked out, taking our bags. "We can get ready at my place, the clubs are right near there anyways." I said and we grabbed a taxi and talked about our outfits 'til we were there. I opened the door and peeked inside. "Something wrong?" I shook my head. "Just making sure Matt isn't walking around naked." I joked and we walked in.

He appeared out of the kitchen as we sat our bags down. "So you are going clubbing?" I nodded and then turned to Eunice. "This is Eunice Bloom, a friend of mine and an FBI agent. Eunice this is my ex fiancé Matthew." They shook hands and Matt gave me a look. "Will you excuse us for just a moment?" he asked in a polite tone and then took my hand and pulled me into the bedroom.

"An FBI agent? Are you trying to get caught and taken back?" I sighed. "She knew Smecker, he was her mentor. She is very nice and fun. I need some girl time and she is perfect for it. Just leave it alone, she doesn't know my last name or yours. I doubt she even cares." I explained and he nodded, but sighed in defeat. "Have fun tonight alright? I'll be here, getting unpacked." I nodded and kissed his cheek.

"You should have a girl to hang out with. Don't just lock yourself up here until I tell Murphy how I feel." He looked shocked. "You haven't told him? I thought the whole point was that you had to be with him and yet you haven't told him you love him?" I sighed. "I was going to when I met with the guys after I left here, but he was acting like a prick and I stormed off. I didn't realize how much of an asshole he was, so I guess I'm confused. I'm starting to think he doesn't even deserve to know. He doesn't seem to feel the same." He pinched his nose and turned me away from him.

"Go get ready before we get too much into this conversation and argue all night." He kneed my ass and I grabbed the bags and lead Eunice to my bedroom. "You can get ready in here or the bathroom. It doesn't matter to me." she took the bathroom and we got ready, taking our time. Then once we were all finished with everything we walked out and saw Matt staring at us.

"You both look wonderful. Have a great night." I kissed his cheek as we left and we were walking down the street Eunice asked. "Ex fiancé? You live with him?" I nodded. "I know it sounds strange but its okay. It was arranged by my parents, we just decided to call it off." She smiled and we got in line at a club. "I haven't been to a club to have a good time in a while. This should be interesting." She said and I nodded. We got in and ordered some drinks.

I pulled her onto the dance floor and I started dancing with her, just not grinding and acting like sluts. We were having a good time and decided to get our drinks. We sat down at a table and a couple guys came over. "Hi there ladies, saw you two dancing and I must say it was awesome." We laughed and downed our drinks. "Thanks, see ya later maybe." I said and pulled her back into the crowd.

We got separated from each other and I was trying to find my way back to the table when a guy grabbed my arm and turned me to him. "Hey hot stuff, let's dance." "Let's not and touch me like that again and I'll cut your balls off." I hissed and jerked my arm away, but it sent pain through my shoulder and I stumbled away from the crowd and leaned against the wall.

Old wounds never fully heal and it truly sucks.