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Chapter 13

Madison opened her eyes the next morning and looked down at Caleb who was laying with his head just under her neck. She looked around and noticed she was in Joe's room. She stretched and thought back as to why she was in Joe's room. She sighed sadly when she remembered what had went down when Billy had brought Joe home. He blamed her for what happened just as much as she blamed herself. Opening the door a crack to look out she let out a breath of relief when she saw the apartment was empty.

"Mommy what are you doing?" Madison turned around and saw Caleb sitting up in bed rubbing his eyes.

"Nothing. Just wondering what to get for breakfast. Come on." She opened the door and walked out. Looking in the direction of Billy's room she saw his door open so she knew he wasn't in there. Looking at the time and seeing that it was almost 11:00am. She was surprised Caleb slept that long. Getting herself and Caleb some breakfast which consisted of pancakes with lots of syrup both of them sat at the table and ate.

"You just can't help but make a mess of yourself can you baby boy." Madison chuckled at Caleb who was now looking at her with sticky syrup all over his face and hands. Getting up and putting their now empty plates in the sink Madison wet a face cloth and started to clean Caleb up. Just as she finished she heard a knock on the door. She swallowed wondering who it was. Billy and Joe both have keys and would just walk in. Getting to the door she slowly looked out of the peephole and sighed in relief at who she saw.

Opening the door she smiled as Tanya and Gabby walked into the apartment. Giving them a hug Madison gave Gabby a confused look.

"Don't you have school today?" Gabby was in her senior year of high school and had a scholarship to Boston University in journalism.

"Teacher's conference. So I get a long weekend." Gabby said as she took a look around. It was the first time she had been there. She had yet to meet Billy or Joe.

"So Baggy tells me that Billy was in an extremely bad mood when they met up earlier today." Tanya said. She had called him and he couldn't talk because Billy was in a horrible mood and he had to help Bodie with damage control.

Madison looked down sighing. She told Tanya everything that had happened the night before. Leaving out the fact that she had sex with Billy.

"So he basically told me that he blamed me for everything that had happened. Can't say I really blame him though. Everything was fine before I met him."

"Maddy. It's not your fault. I've known Billy Darley for a few years now and I have never seen him care about a woman like he does you. I mean your living in the man's apartment. Honestly I don't think he's actually had a girl he could call his girlfriend. He's more wham bam thank you ma'am." Tanya smiled at Maddy.

"Maybe. It still hurt though." Madison said quietly.

"I know it does. But when he comes home the two of you will talk whether I have to lock you two in his room or not."

Madison shook her head and changed the subject.

"So tomorrow is Saturday. I'll bring Caleb by just before noon. Give me some time to think about what I'm going to say when I see Denny."

"Your not still considering going to see Denny are you?" Tanya said.

"Denny? Ex-boyfriend Denny. The same Denny who trashed your apartment." Gabby cut in listening to their conversation while playing with Caleb.

"Yes. If there's a chance I can get him to stop what he's doing and leave town then I'm going." Madison said.

"Billy's not going to be happy about that." Tanya said.

"Well Billy's not going to know. I'm going to go talk to Denny the come back and he won't have to know." Madison nodded her head as if she were trying to convince herself that.

There was a few minutes of silence when the door opened. The three women looked up and saw Joe walk in. Gabby didn't know whether this was Billy or Joe. She guessed Joe because his face was so messed up. Besides the cuts and bruises on his face she could tell that he was a good looking guy. Joe nodded his head at Madison and Tanya in greeting. He turned his head in Gabby's direction and didn't bother to hide the fact that he was looking her up and down. Gabby stood up and could feel her face getting flushed from his gaze.

"Joe this is my sister Gabby. Gabby this is Joe." Tanya said with narrowed eyes. She saw the looks they were giving each other and she didn't like it.

"Hi Gabby. Is that short for anything?" Joe walked over to her and stood in front of her laying on the charm.

"Gabriella." She said quietly feeling her face turn red at the attention.

"Gabriella. I like it." Joe said looking in her eyes then turning around to face Madison and Tanya who was currently giving him a look that could kill. He ignored it and walked over to Madison and sat down at the table next to her. Gabby let out a low breath and sat down on the couch.

"Billy will be back later this afternoon." Joe said. Madison just shrugged her shoulders trying to give off the effect that she didn't care.

"Aw, come on, don't be like that. Look if you know when he's angry he says a lot of things without thinking them through. I don't blame you for what happened last night. He knows it wasn't your fault. He was pissed." Joe wrapped one arm around her and hugged her hard.

"Okay I get your point now let go." Madison laughed.

"I told you." Tanya mumbled under her breath. Madison mocked glared at her feeling a little better.

Billy was sitting at his usual table at the Four Roses with the rest of the boys. It was early in the day but nobody really seemed to care. They were the only ones in the bar. Joe had left a little while ago claiming he had to see his latest girl but Billy wasn't so sure if he believed him. Ordering another round of shots Billy downed two more before leaning back in his chair brooding. Joe had explained to everyone what had happened last night so they were not going to push his buttons. Bodie was the first one to try and talk to him.

"Any ideas on what were going to do with these fuckers."

"When I fucking figure something out I will fucking tell you." Billy snapped at him.

Billy took a deep breath and downed another shot. He wasn't angry at the boys or Madison. He didn't mean what he said last night. When he gets angry he has no control over what comes out of his mouth. He felt guilty for what happened. He knew he had to apologize but he had never had to apologize to a woman before. He wasn't sure if he even knew how. He was lost in his thoughts before Baggy interrupted him.

"Madison still thinkin' about meeting that bastard?"

"Fuck no."

"You going to stop her if she does?"

"Fuck yes." Billy decided he had enough and decided to finally get some guts and talk to Madison.

"I'm leaving." Billy stood up. Baggy stood up after him.

"Tanya said she was going to see Madison." Billy nodded at him.

Billy walked out the door with Baggy close behind him when he bumped into a large body.

"What the fuck." He mumbled before looking at the guy. "Watch where your fuckin going." Billy walked past him to go to his car.

"Relax man." The guy said. "You must be the intimidating Billy Darley." Billy stopped and slowly turned to look at the guy. Rubbing his nose and putting out the cigarette he had in his hand, he walked towards the guy. Baggy just stood there in between the two.

"What the fuck is that supposed to mean?" Billy got up in the mans face.

"You'd think the same genes would run in the family. You, your trusty dad, both cut from the same cloth. Your brother though. Went down in one shot." The man started to laughed but couldn't get anything out because Billy had tackled him to the ground and was now beating him mercilessly.

Baggy was standing there getting joy out of watching Billy beat up this man when Heco, Spink and Bodie walked out of the bar hearing the commotion.

"What's going on?" Bodie asked.

"This is the motherfucker who beat up Joe." Baggy said simply.

Billy stopped what he was doing and stood up. Wiping his fist which was now bloody and a little cut up, in his shirt he turned and walked toward the other three. They all looked at the guy on the ground. His face was unrecognizable.

"Take care of him." He said to Bodie who nodded. Without another word Billy got in his car and started it up. Baggy jumped into the car before Billy sped out of the parking lot.

Back at the apartment Madison and Tanya were talking while Joe had taken residence in the living room with Gabby playing with Caleb.

"I don't like the way he's looking at her." Tanya said glaring slightly at Joe who was shamelessly flirting with Gabby.

"Tanya relax. It's most likely nothing. You know what Joe's like. Besides maybe if they do get together she'll change him for the better." Madison said smiling at them.

"Kinda like you and Billy right?" Tanya smirked.

"No not like me and Billy. After last night I don't know if there is a me and Billy anymore." Madison said sadly looking at her clasped hands laying on the table in front of her.

"So I was thinking about something." Madison said continuing.

"What?" Tanya asked intrigued.

"After everything that's happened lately. Maybe it would be better if Caleb went to stay with my father and step-mother." Madison almost hated saying it. She had never been away from Caleb for more than a day but she was thinking about his safety.

"Really. You want to do that?" Tanya asked glancing at Caleb then back to Madison.

"Not particularly. I mean I love my dad and trust him with Caleb and I don't want to be away from him. It's just with the notes, my car, my apartment, you getting hurt, then Joe getting hurt, maybe its better for Caleb to stay with my dad until all this is over. I don't want to risk anything happening to him."

"I guess I can understand that. Have you spoken to your father about this?"

"No. Not yet, although when he finds out he'll be pissed that I waited this long to call him and he'll probably guilt me into coming home with him." Madison chuckled.

"Well you can't blame him. You're his little girl. Joe stop flirting with my sister." Tanya snapped at Joe who was looking at her innocently.

"Tanya!" Gabby hissed blushing.

Madison laughed at them as the front door suddenly opened. She froze when Billy walked in and they made eye contact. Without a word to her he took his jacket off and walked into the bathroom Madison sighed and looked at Tanya who was now looking at her with sympathy in her eyes. Baggy walked over to Tanya and wrapped his arms around her from behind and kissed her cheek.

"So Billy beat the shit out of the fucker who beat Joe last night." He said turning to face Joe who had stood up when they walked in.

"Oh yeah." Joe mumbled. He was still embarrassed that he had gotten beat up. Walking to the bathroom he knocked.

"Billy open up." Joe heard a mumbled response so he opened the door himself. Billy was standing at the sink with the water running. Joe saw him wince when Billy put his hand that was cut up from the fight under the water.

"Will you at least talk to her. I don't know what the fuck was going through your head last night but you damn well know it wasn't her fault what happened." Joe said looking at his brother. "Alright fine. Let her be miserable thinking that everything is her fault. Then she's going to leave and your going to lose possibly the best thing to ever happen to you." Joe left the bathroom before Billy could say anything.

When Joe walked out of the bathroom he looked at Madison and shook his head. She smiled sadly at him knowing the effort was there.

"Maddy, you know how stubborn he is. Go talk to him." Tanya said.

"His whole reason for coming back here was to talk to you. He just got distracted beating up that guy. He let out most of his anger on him so you should be fine." Baggy added.

Madison nodded her head and took a deep breath. She stood outside the door for a minute before knocking softly and opening the door. Poking her head in she saw Billy standing at the counter trying but unsuccessfully wrapping his hand. She walked in and closed the door quietly. Looking at Billy through the mirror she noticed he had stopped what he was doing and was staring back at her.

"This is awkward." Madison said trying to break the ice. You could cut the tension in the room with a knife. Billy didn't say anything, he just kept trying to wrap his hand. After a few minutes he growled in frustration and threw the bandage on the ground. Madison picked up the bandage and put her hand on Billy's arm making him turn around.

"Let me help you." Madison quietly began to wrap his hand and Billy made no movement. When she was finished she went to let go of his hand but he gripped her hand not letting her move.

"Why did you help me after what I said last night?" He asked.

Madison opened her mouth to answer but found she couldn't.

"I mean most people would have been long gone by now." Billy continued.

"Honestly," Madison began, "I thought about leaving but it went away as fast as it came. When I was younger if I got into a fight with anyone I left before it could get too bad. I hate confrontation. I always think what if I didn't walk away from Denny when I told him about my pregnancy. Would it have made a difference. There were so many times when I was living with my dad that I wanted to just go back to the way I was. But then I look at Caleb and I know I never could. So I knew after last night I had to talk to you before I did anything. I just wasn't sure if you wanted to talk to me. I figured you hated me. If you still want me to go I will."

Billy sat down on the edge of the bathtub and hauled Madison down on his lap.

"I don't hate you," He said. "In fact it's the compete opposite of how I feel. And I don't want you to go. My temper got the best of me last night and I regret what I said. I didn't mean it."

Madison sat there playing with the rings that were on his hands while he talked. She figured this was as close to an apology she would get but she understood. She understood what it would take for Billy to actually come out and apologize to anyone let alone her.

Billy moved a bit of her hair behind her shoulders and nuzzled her neck, the hair of his goatee and moustache making her shiver. As if he remembered something he stopped his ministrations and looked at her. She looked back at him in confusion.

"Your not going to see him." He said.

"What are you talking about?"

"Your not going to see Benny tomorrow."

"Its Denny." Madison said rolling her eyes. "And I want to go and try to stop this."

"No!." Billy squeezed her tightly making her wince slightly. "You not going. I'm not risking you."

"Billy-"

"No. Your not going." Billy said with finality.

"Okay." Madison whispered after a few minutes of silence and wrapped her arms around his neck. He wrapped his arms around her waist holding her closer to him.

Pulling his head back he leaned in to kiss her gently. When Madison felt his lips press against hers she felt a fluttering in her stomach and was glad she was sitting on his lap because she probably wouldn't have been able to stand.

"Promise me." Billy murmured in between kisses.

"I promise." Madison said after a moments hesitation. Billy got a little suspicious but Madison started kissing him hungrily which made him forget momentarily what they were talking about.

Madison put her hands on the hem of his shirt and pulled up. He raised his arms as she pulled the shirt off. Returning the favor Billy took her shirt off. Grinning into her lips he reached over the tub and turned the shower on. Once they had finally stripped each other of their clothes Billy picked Madison up by the back of her thighs and stepped into the tub. Madison reached her arm over his shoulder and closed the curtain.

Angela had just come back from getting her nails done and walked past the guy standing in front of the abandoned building ignoring him and ignored everyone in the building as she searched for Denny. Walking into a room toward the back Angela scowled at what she saw. Denny was standing there smiling and twirling a strand of hair of a platinum blonde girl. Angela was grinding her teeth together as she stomped over with determination in her step. She stood behind the girl who had no idea she was there. Denny looked over her shoulder and smirked knowing what was coming.

The girl noticed Denny smirking over her shoulder and went to turn around but before she could she felt a searing pain in her head and felt herself being hauled backwards. Angela had grabbed a fist full of the girls hair and was now hauling her to the door of the room. One the girl was out of the room Angela let go and closed the door in the girl who was now cursing's face.

Angela turned and looked at Denny who was laughing silently at her. She put her hands on her hips and walked toward him purposely swaying her hips.

"Who the hell was that?" She spat at him.

"Um... Brandy? Wait wait wait, no Sandy. Candy? No I'm pretty sure it was Brandy." Denny said pretending to be confused.

"You think your cute. Well news flash your not." Angela went to walk around him but he shot his arms out to stop her and pressed her against him.

"Baby I'm the best your ever gonna have." He said and kissed her deeply. As always Angela tried not to give in but found herself failing. Wrapping her arms around his neck she jumped up so her legs were wrapped around his waist. He pressed her against the wall and began to kiss her neck when there was a loud banging at the door. Denny stopped kissing her and looked up. Angela ignored the knocking and began to trail her lips down Denny's neck.

"What?" Denny shouted a little upset at being disturbed.

"Its Anthony. I got some news I think you may want to hear." The voce on the other side of the door yelled back. Denny dropped Angela who almost lost her footing at the sudden movement and opened the door letting Anthony in.

"What do you have for me." Denny said.

"You know Gerry the one who fucked up the youngest Darley?" Anthony said. "We found him on his corner. Dead. Same place where he fucked up Joe Darley."

"What are you saying?" Denny said quietly.

"Who else could have done it. And left him in the same place where his brother was."

Denny nodded his head and motioned for Anthony to leave. Clenching his teeth Denny turned around to face Angela but didn't look at her. Angela backed off knowing the look on Denny's face. He was royally pissed off and she wasn't go to do anything to push him. Denny walked over to a drawer and took out the pictured of Madison and Caleb. Clenching it in his fist he growled low in his throat. He really couldn't wait until he was looking down at the corpse of Billy Darley.

It was finally Saturday morning and Madison had just finished doing the dishes from breakfast. She was surprised that when she woke up that morning Billy was still there with her. She was so used to waking up and he would be gone, it felt good to finally have him there and he gave her quite the wake up. Madison giggled to herself as she thought back to what had went on that morning. Twice. She was wiping her hands when two tattooed arms wrapped around her waist. She smiled when she felt his lips on her neck. Turning around to face him she rested her arms around his neck and kissed him softly.

"I gotta go take care of some things. I should be back later this afternoon." Billy said rubbing his cheek against hers and kissing below her ear.

"That's fine. I was going to take Caleb and go over to Tanya's for a while. He wanted to see her." Madison said. Billy pulled back and looked at her.

"He seen her last night." Billy really didn't want her to leave the apartment.

"Look its just an afternoon of hanging out and eating junk food. We won't be leaving her place. Then when you get home call me and I will come straight back and take care of the days stress for you." Madison said being as seductive as she could and pressed her lips against his once more.

"Is that a promise?" Billy murmured in between kisses.

"Mmhm"

"Fine. But as soon as I call you come straight back here." Billy relented.

"Your going to Tanya's? I got nothing to do can I come?" Joe said secretly wanting to see Gabby again.

"No." Madison cursed inwardly. She said that way to fast. "I mean its just a girls afternoon. We'll be watching chick flicks and eating junk food. Something no guy needs to see."

"Caleb's a boy." Joe argued.

"Caleb is four years old." Madison argued back.

Billy narrowed his eyes a little at Madison. He knew she was up to something and he was going to figure it out. Walking over to her he gave her one last kiss.

"I call you when I get back." Madison nodded her head and watched him put his jacket on and leave. She turned back to Joe.

"Sorry for snapping. Look I'll give her you Gabby's number then you can call her and set something up okay?"

Joe nodded his head satisfied that he got her number.

"Only thing is, if your with her. You better be just with her got it."

"Got it." Joe smirked at Madison who glared slightly.

Madison called out to Caleb who called out to her that he couldn't get his shirt on. Madison went into the room and help Caleb dress himself .

When they finally arrived at Tanya's Madison put the bag of food she got at the store on the kitchen table. Caleb went over to Gabby curiously as she was on her old computer playing solitaire.

"So I won't be very long. I'll talk to Denny and come right back here." Madison said to Tanya who was frowning at her.

"Madison I still think this is a bad idea." Tanya sighed.

"Well good or bad. I want this to end. I'm tired."

"I know but Maddy-"

"No Tanya. I'm going so stop telling me not too." Madison said in frustration. She went over and kissed the top of Caleb's head and left without another word to Tanya.

Madison parked her car at the curb of the abandoned street. She sighed as she looked up at the street sign. It was so old and rusted the name was half wiped off. She got out of the car and stood underneath it. After a few minutes she saw a black pick up pull up. She held her breath as the driver got out.

Denny got out of the truck and saw Madison standing by the street sign. He looked her up and down and noticed she was still like he remember.

"Madison." He said.

"Denny." Madison breathed out. She couldn't believe he was standing in front of her. He looked the same as she remember only more mature.

"Seems you brought a friend. I thought the message said come alone."

Madison looked at him confused. He pointed past her which made her turn around. Her eyes widened as she spotted Billy's car a couple feet away from her own.

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