Mari; thank you for getting my hopes up. When everybody said that the last chapter wasn't that good, you said it was. Even if I believe it DID suck, so thanks. I hope you keep reading and reviewing so I know what you're thinking about this
As promised, another update. I seriously hope this is better than the last chapter
Enjoy!
Two Years Ago. One Month Before The Murder.
Logan was sitting in the really uncomfortable hospital chair in the waiting room.
He was meant to stay with Kendall and Mama Knight in Jo's room, but Liam was crying for sleep and it was getting Jo's nerves on. He had to leave her room and let Liam sleep in the waiting room.
He was visiting Kendall and Jo with Liam when Jo went into labor and they had to go to the hospital. Lucy and Katie were supposed to be on their way.
He was leaning down in his chair with his feet propped up against another chair, Liam lying against his chest. Logan was supporting him with one hand while the other kept patting Liam's back gently.
That's when Lucy barged into the waiting room, trying to stuff some papers into her too small purse.
"Hey, how's Jo doing?" She said as stopped by him, leaning down to pick his lips and she kissed the back of Liam's, her papers falling all over in the process.
Logan looked at the papers, figuring out they were Lucy's next article for the news paper, being a journalist wasn't that easy.
"The doctor wants to wait so she could give birth naturally but last time I was there, Kendall was discussing a C-section. She's pretty beaten. Room 2208."
Lucy nodded as she picked up her papers off the floor; Logan managed to read the title of the article. "Okay, you stay here with Liam and I'll check up on them and come back."
She pecked his lips again, smiling back as she walked towards Jo's room, leaving him thinking why the hell she was writing about the Valkyr.
Present Time.
Logan's POV. (Haven't done any POVs on a while…..)
The same dream, all over again.
I wish the doctors didn't inject me with all the morphine and the painkillers; I was falling asleep.
I didn't want to…..
The spinning, Liam's cries, Lucy screams, the tied up 'me' telling me it was no use. The trail of blood, Liam's crib and Lucy's diary.
Lucy's diary.
Just one line written; dried tears all over the page.
"Not Logan and Liam, please no. I didn't mean to, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to, I'm so sorry"
What does that mean?
I knew Lucy was following the Valkyr case, I tried asking her to drop the case. Begged her, really. She just never listened.
I killed Roberts and saw Camille, throwing all those words of hate and spite. But this time, James was there, holding her back. He hugged her, whispering soothing nothings into her ear.
But all in all; always the same.
No POVs.
Logan was jolted awake with the stinging from his arm. He was looking around his room frantically, not surprised when he saw Carlos asleep on the couch.
He got out of his bed and reached for his cell phone, which was on the coffee table by Carlos's snoring form.
He picked up the phone and dialed the familiar number as he walked onto the balcony; not wanting to disturb Carlos.
He looked over the pool, spotting James. He was looking right back ay him, Logan thought he'd been watching his balcony for a while. He saw him getting up and heading towards the house, so he stopped him with a flicker of his hand. He saw James nod and sit back. He could also make out the small pout on the actor's face.
We'll just have to talk later.
His eyes drifted to Camille, who was enjoying the California sun. He smiled as he watched her.
"Hello?"
Logan smiled wider as he heard the familiar voice; "Told you I'd call."
"You actually said you'll visit, but I'm not complaining."
Logan chuckled; "I will visit. I just had a bad couple of days, Jo."
He could almost see the worry on her face; "Why? Are you okay? What happened?"
"I'm okay, Jo. How's Rachel?"
"Rachel is doing just fine. She keeps asking for Kendall….." She trailed of Logan was overwhelmed with guilt.
"I'm-um. I'm sorry."
"It'll take time to get used to the adjustments, Logan. Isn't that what happened with Lucy and Liam? You were a wreck."
"I was." He sighed; "I'd wake up every morning expecting to see Lucy by my side. Then I'd go to Liam's room to check on him. It takes time. A lot of time."
"I know."
"So," He started, trying to get off the painful subject. "I need a favor."
"Just ask it, Logan. You now I can't say no to you."
"Thanks." He smiled; "I need to go my apartment today. I need something; it's really urgent."
"I understand the apartment is mine now, but I don't have the keys."
"Kendall's safe."
"Oh…" Jo chuckled; "You now more about my house than I do." She laughed; "Well; why don't you pass by today. Say hi to Rach while you're at it; I'm sure she misses her uncle."
Logan checked his wristwatch; it was almost 10. "I'll come by in an hour or two, okay?"
"Absolutely. Oh, Katie will be here too."
"Good, I've been meaning to see her for a while."
"See you in few."
"Take care."
Logan hung up the phone, shoving into his pocket and went back to watching James and Camille. They were now chatting away, James still stealing glances of him every chance he gets.
"Where the hell are you going in an hour or two?"
Logan turned sharply towards Carlos, who was standing with a hand on his hip.
"Why are you looking so…..sassy?" Logan replied as the latino turned a bit red, dropping his hand off his hip.
"I'm not sassy. Don't change the subject!"
Logan laughed; "Okay, okay. I'll go visit some family. Then I will go to my old apartment, which I haven't stepped foot in it in a year and a half."
"Why bother with the apartment?"
Logan turned back to the two Roberts by the pool, leaning against the railing; "Because, in order to understand what's happening to us and what's going to happen to us; we got to go back in time."
"Explain to me why you are here again." Logan asked James as the two of them were in an elevator, going up to Jo's apartment.
"You are hopelessly in love with my sister. She loves you back. Not that any of you, dumbasses would admit it to the other." James ranted; "You two are going to get married someday, Carlos will be the best man, I'll be the maid of honor and I just want to meet my future in-laws."
Logan was looking at him weirdly with one eyebrow raised, he was about to say something when the elevator dinged, signaling their arrival.
"Oh," James said; "saved by the ding."
Logan chuckled and led the way to Jo's apartment and knocked. A gorgeous twenty-three-year-old brunette opened the door, a smile exploding on her face as she jumped into Logan's embrace, who spun her around.
"Jesus, you look amazing!" Logan said, a smile on his face.
"You look great, too!" She said; "Where the hell have you been? I missed you like crazy!" She finally noticed James, who was looking straight at her. She extended her hand towards him, he shook immediately. "Oh, sorry. Hi; I'm Katie."
"James."
Katie grabbed Logan's hand, tugging him inside; "Come on in."
James felt like an intruder, watching the family moment. Logan was holding a two-year-old girl, while the two women where talking to him. James thought that this was the first time he saw Logan that happy.
At some point, the blonde woman, who looked older than Katie, slipped out of the room. followed by Logan. Allowing James to talk with the gorgeous Katie.
"How is it going with you?" Jo asked Logan after she handed him the keys.
"It's okay. I've had a busy night."
"Not what I meant." Jo said as she elbowed Logan teasingly.
Logan raised his eyebrow; "Ummm, what?"
"Oh, come on!" She exlaimed as she sat down on a chair by Kendall's desk; "I know a Logan-in-love when I see a Logan-in-love!" She chuckled; "I saw it when you were twenty, when you were twenty four. So, who's she?"
Logan sighed; "Camille."
"Aha, when did you two meet."
"Two months ago." He swallowed; "She's-uh... Roberts's...daughter..."
Jo stared at him, eyebrows meeting together as she was frowning; "Roberts? That man who killed my husband?"
Logan sighed; "I'm sorry, Jo." He shook his head; "She has nothing to do with Roberts's bussiness. I swear."
A smile broke on Jo's face; "I don't care who she is. She could be his wife for all I care. As long as she has nothing with that drug and my husbands death then I'm okay." Jo hugged him; "And she has to love you, of course."
Logan chuckled as he left with Jo, both joking as if the past two years didn't happen
They returned later, still ingrossed in whatever they were talking about.
They stayed for an hour or so, Logan managing to pull James into the conversation whenever he could.
Soon enough, James found himself in Logan's old apartment. The first thing that got his attention was the drawing on the wall; a syringe going through a 'V' letter. A thick layer of dust covered everything.
He walked with Logan to what appeared to be his bedroom. And watched as the shorter brunette looked through the entire room, until he stopped, picking up a black book.
Logan turned to face him, his crooked smile reaching his eyes as he tapped the book with his fore finger.
"Bingo."
Aaaaaaaaaaaaand done!
Thoughts?
-J