Monday: On the road.
Teddy pov: Sam is happy, bounce, as I hold her hand in car. "I talked to Mary this morning, she so relived. She and Grace had a long girl talk last night. She feels so much better. She was in foster care for the last ten years."
I didn't know that. "Told you so. Pay up ten kisses."
"Ugh Sawyer! can I sit up front" whines Phoebe.
Sam gets to two by the time we pull up at school. I smack Sam ass, "you still own me Samantha", she grins and shakes its, oh I am going to enjoy this day.
Mary pov: Carrick driver is Mel, A nice guy who's been with the Grey for twenty years. Carrick and him have a funny and happy argument over sports, I bet this is fixture of their drive. I relax, happy and free. The Talk last night with Grace was so uplifting. I wish she was my Grandma, not the drunk, drug addict in prison. Sam checking up, call this morning further lifted the burden. She talked to Abby, I can shift to Goth's or Widow's, which every I decide. I can't see taking Lonnie or Bea shit any more. Mrs. Westford, Sam, and Grace all support my not cashing in my V-card. I want what RED has, someone like Teddy, or his dad, or Carrick. I must be having serious daddy issues; wish. I knew who mine was. Carol called me in to her office first thing this morning, talked about my living arrangement; I could have talk to her. She would have helped. She happy I'm staying with the DR. and Carrick. For the first time is awhile I'm happy at work.
Anna-pov: "Taylor, Christian. I want a full background on Sam, Mary, and the band HEAVY R"
Christian looks at me, questioning, "Our you sure, you didn't want on before?"
"Yes, things have changed. I'm concerned that Sam's past will destroy Teddy."
"Ok and this band?" Christian ask concerned
"Both Sam and Mary are in the Band."
"What? How can that be? I mean the music is first rate, the Stage show is all costume and makeup, so yea they could be members." I see the wheel turning in their heads; this is their favorite form of relaxation, threat assessment and neutralization. Boy and their toys, schemes, and plans. I push any dark thought away, she feels right. I want Teddy to be happy.
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Thursday:Anna-pov
Taylor briefs us this morning on Sam, Mary, and some of the band. The information is enlightening and disturbing. Talyor begins
"Samantha Devon Morgan, fourteen, birthday in July. Mother Jennifer Aerie Morgan. Father unknown. Everything from age 8 to 10 is court sealed both state (Texas) and Federal. From age ten, she's lived in nine states, close to twenty addresses, almost all her mother's boyfriends' houses. She's only been in Seattle 11 months, living in the Deyoung household only 2 months. She's a junior in Teddy high school with a GPA4.1, tutors eight students. Enrolled in three different online colleges; taking three courses a term has 36unit accrued with a GPA4.0. She joined the band 10 months ago, becoming a member of the Widows section. Her persona Dominatrix Red Widow, is the most disturbing aspect of all this, aggressive sexual dominate, and enigma. She sings the really soft and sensual songs, four of the bands last 8 hits. Financial is even more strange: she has accounts in four banks totaling almost three million dollars. She has multi-million-dollar trust fund lockup in a probate and civil courts. She has a contract, type unknown, with her mother's current boyfriend Bill Deyoung. She is a virgin as of three months-ago. Medical history shows clean of drugs.
Sam mother Jennifer Aerie Morgan, born in December, pregnant at 13, gave birth at 14. Multi relationships, always with richer older men, Sugar daddies. All record court sealed, financial, credit, even taxes and social security, medicals for same time period as daughter. Known party girls, promiscuous, suspected of high end escort. Under sexual contract to Bill Deyoung.
Bill Deyoung, 55yr, trust fund baby, Father one of the Microsoft hundred. Worked for 15year Microsoft human resources EEO, lackluster career. Widower 5yr. one daughter Tabitha Deyoung, 24yr, trust fund kid, known Drugs, party girl. Currently in sex contract relationship with Jennifer Aerie Morgan. Currently in New York, partying hard, till December 1. Scheduled to be is Europe for Christmas in the Alps, till July. Has a contract, type unknown with Sam.
Abigail Berg, Heavy R manager 50yr old, sister to Fredrick Freda, married 5yr than divorced Tallis Berg (Husband forced divorce, died of cancer one year later) 5yr ago, master in music, MBA, master in entertainment management. Reputation as straight arrow, no nonsense. HEAVY R is her major client. Also, has Rebecca Logan, song writer 12 major hits in the last three years. Tabitha Willows song writer 5 major hits last two years.
The band was formed by Elizabeth "Fred" Freda, Linda Lopez, and Debbie Mason 5year ago. All three students attended WSU Vancouver. Elizabeth "Fred" Freda, daughter of Fredrick Freda, dropped out her sophomore year to go full time into music. Debbie Mason gradated, quit to marry and moved to Miami. Linda Lopez graduated is currently junior Curator Native American museum, Seattle. You all have met Elizabeth "Fred" Freda, Abigail, and Fredrick socially. Fredrick's a major Technology competition to GREY SYSTEM. He has an estranged relationship with his sister and daughter. Mother died 6 year ago, right before she dropped out and formed the band. She is known to be a software programming protégé like her dad.
The current makeup of the core band: Elizabeth "Fred" Freda lead guitar 25yr, Linda "Retro" Lopez drummer 24yr, and Theresa "Elf" Logan bass, 18yr Central HS, junior, GPA3. with the Lopez. They are all smart, independent woman. Financial they're sound. None are in a current relationship.
The sub sections are Widows (Samantha, Renee Lopez 22, sister to Linda, student WSU Seattle, no current relationship. Elizabeth Summer 22, wife of Derek Summers 26, GREY SYSTEM It security dept. number 4 in the department, one child Patty (2)) Babes (Lonnie Ruiz, Beatrice Townworth, Mary Blakemore) Witch's (4), Lady's(2), Goth(2), Punk's(2). Most are in High school or College.
The major disruption in the band right now. Is the Babe's, in which two of the girls just entered rehab yesterday. Beatrice Townworth age 19, dropped out of Portland's Western HS, GPA2.2. and Lonnie Ruiz age 21, GPA2.5 expelled from Preparatory High School for sexual misconduct on school grounds and during school hours, a ménage a trio with two teachers at 18. Earned GED, currently partying hard 24/7 with Townworth. They are the most public and sexual promiscuous in the group Both have had several sexual relationships with older men and women. Some reports of semi-pro activities. Rumors they're going to do a sole spin off.
The last member of the Babe's is Mary Blakemore, 18year-old, graduated Central high school GPA 3.2. Currently employed as junior personal shopper (14months). At the Neiman Marcus, main store Seattle. Former roommate of Ruiz and Townworth, kicked out last Sunday. No known relationship. Spent age 8 to 18 is foster care. Mother dead of overdose age 5. Father unknown, raised by Grandmother age 5 to 8. Grandma convicted (multi-felony convictions going back to high school) sexual misconduct on a minor, pandering and attempt child slavery for Granddaughter and five other children in her care (ages 5 to 13). Currently serving 35year is Eastern State Prison. Medical history shows multi assaults by guardians and adults but still a virgin as of six month-ago. A gifted musician (piano, oboe) and singer, she has the most vocal range in the group. I'm Still working on the rest of the band."
"The Deyoung housekeeper is a cousin of mine. She is estranged from the family for the last twenty years. I had Sawyer make contact. Hope to hear back within the hour."
"Thank you, Taylor, I am concerned with the legal cases, and the missing years. How did you get her medical history?"
"Anna, you don't want to know, and I'm not telling" Taylor tell us.
"Ok, Christian what should we do?" I ask the paranoid expert in the room.
"Right now, nothing. We dig deeper and move some asset in place to protect Teddy, Sam, and Mary. Mom is really having a great time mothering her. Carrick is thinking with their retirement becoming foster parent." Christian is always the man with a security plan.
"Ok, make it work. I will meet the band." I say with conviction, my son's first serious relationship. I need to support, but protect. If he's like his father this is going to end in massive failure or wedding bells. Before we can leave the security office table.
Taylor's phone rings. "Yes, Debra I work for the Greys, yes let me put you on speaker phone. Debra Teddy's parents are here, Anna and Christian."
"I'm pleased to meet you and hope I can answer some of your question and put to bed any concerns." She says intelligently and to the point. I think I like her.
"Debra, Anna. the contract Sam has with Deyoung?" I ask
"That about her living here, and going to High School till she Graduates. Her mother made it very strict, no sleepover, quest, or parties. But she doesn't do any of that she studies and works in the band." Debra states
"You're not concerned with her in the Band?" I ask
"No, Anna. They are a good bunch of girls for the most part and Abby really looks out and mothers the girls. I know about the problem with Lonnie and Bea; the band is very close to firing them both, a first in the Band. Several previous members have been sent to rehab on the bands money and two girls had babies and are in college also on the bands money. It hard to get in, but they're loyal and caring group." Debra says proudly, revealing the unvarnished issues in the band
"I would like to meet the band."
"Best would be to go to Summers house Saturday afternoon. The girls work on the routines and songs. Eat Dinner and go to club. Abby will have an NDA for you." she says, then I ask "What do you think of Sam and Teddy relationship?"
"I think it is good for both. They have a working bond that is stronger together. He seems to handle her persona and fears very well." She says mirroring my own opinion.
"What do you know about Sam and Texas?" I ask dreading the answer.
"Anna, that is a mystery. I know she has terrible nightmares, I find her outside in the garden, soaking wet, terrorized, and frozen is some internal hell. Her mother believes she's pandering for attention, advises me to ignore it and just hose her down till she snaps out of it. I think that woman is nuts. If Sam wasn't emancipated at 10, I would have adopted her myself." Debra states, lost in private thought.
"Sam was emancipated at ten? How? Why?" Christian jumps in.
"I'm sorry I don't know. But she has a lawyer Donald Treat in LA who handles her money. And Another Gronski in Dallas for some legal issues she's in. Her local Lawyer is Tallis Berg, Abby's ex's, oldest son Edward. She handles her own finances." She states
"Debra, Christian Grey that seem a lot for one so young. You're not worried about the strain?" Christian ask concerned, I can see the wheels turning in his head.
"I was until Teddy showed up. He has shifted a lot of her worries and fear. She's taking more time to be a kid, and less focused about the future. Her mother has caused me several times to want to grab Sam and leave. She makes Sam pay for everything she gets; food, rent, and even to go to school. I had a serious talk with Bill before he left; his late wife hired me, as she would be appalled at this conduct by both of them. I manage to shift house accounts to lower her costs. Her mother constantly harps on Sam to get a sugar daddy to take care for her. Before you ask, no she doesn't see Teddy like that. I may need a new job Jason." She rambles a bit. But the information is scary and disturbing.
"Don't worry Debra, I will personal write you a job reference" Christian states, I see the pain in his grey eyes. The remembrance of Ella, his mother.
"Thank you! Mr. Grey, Sam is a good girl, a virgin and Teddy is a good boy. A they both have good heads on they're shoulders. Let them work out the bumps." Debra says
"I think that is sound advice, thank you we must have you over. Gail, Jason wife, will want to meet you." I say ending the call. Or so I thought.
"Jason one last thing, don't get into a physical fight with Sam. She is like Cousin George in a fight. I think it is something about Texas. She's had extensive training. So be verbal, not physical. Bye" Debra states sadly. I wonder about the reference?
Call ended
"Taylor what she means by that?" Christian beats me to the question.
"Cousin George was in Vietnam, after the War. Every fight was to the death; even horse play was to the death. He really tried to kill. Pop said he'd been capture by the VC held for a month before rescue. Left him with this irrational fear. Uncontrollable fear of losing a fight equaled torture and pain. Better to die fighting than become a victim again. He, after a long hard road, committed suicide after he accidental killed a man in a bar." Taylor says pained and saddened.
"Do you think Teddy in danger from her?" I ask very concerned, could she hurt Teddy.
"No, I don't. They have a good dynamic and Teddy seems in tune to her needs, emotional and intellectually." Taylor tell us. He better be right. I'll have to discusses this with Gail and Grace. Perspectives, we need perspectives.
