"God, this must be how Zeke felt when he came here." He walked to the front desk and got his key then took the elevator to his floor and down the hall to his room. He opened the door and immediately tossed his duffel across the room and it unfortunately hit the lamp, sending it to the ground where it shattered.
"FUCK!" He let out a sigh of frustration then kicked the fragments under the bed and tossed his bag to the floor. He turned the television on then pulled his phone out and dialed Sam's number.
"Hey Ry." She said, sounding out of breath.
"Hi Sammy, why do your sound like you've been running?"
"I ran to get to my phone, I was taking a dip in the lake."
"Sounds like fun. Why would you take a dip in that lake? God only knows what is in that lake."
"Nothing, its just a bit murky. It's actually quite relaxing."
"How's Destiny doing?"
"She's fine, just upset that you gave up your chance for the money."
"Its family before money."
"I don't know if I could do what you did. That was noble, but stupid, you know that right?"
"Yeah, but I would rather have Destiny win because if she does, she owes me big."
"Is that all its about with you, money?"
"Not neccessarialy, its," he hit the call end button. He tossed the phone on the nightstand. He kicked his shoes off then laid on the bed until sleep overtook him.
DUNCAN AND COURTNEY 4 DAYS LATER
As the alarm was going off, Duncan slammed his fist down on it. He turned over and saw Courtney was still asleep. He got out of bed slowly, got dressed and snuck to the kitchen and started making them breakfast, eggs and toast. He was drinking his coffee when Courtney walked into the kitchen, still in her pajamas. She poured herself a cup of coffee before kissing Duncan on the head then sitting across from him at the table. He got her a plate and gave her her breakfast, earning a thank you.
"Duncan, there's something we need to talk about."
"I swear those pornos aren't mine."
"What pornos?"
"Nothing, what do we need to talk about?"
"Something has happened."
"Your parents died?" He asked hopefully.
"NO! Now shut up and let me talk. In nine months I'm getting my tubes tied but I've got an appointment scheduled for you next week for a vasectomy."
"Why would you wait 9 months, lets just get this over with."
"I can't Duncan, I'm pregnant again!" Her words caused a silence, Courtney of relief of finally telling Duncan and Duncan of shock. He fell back into his chair.
"Jesus, not again. You had problems with Destiny. What if this time you don't make it? I can't go on without you Courtney."
"Duncan calm down. That was because I was sick when I went into labor. This time will be different, besides, its been nearly 16 years."
"Like thats supposed to make me feel better? All that means is your body is older and you could have more problems."
"Duncan, nothing is going to happen. This time it'll actually be smooth, now stop worrying."
"Stop worrying, stop worrying?" Duncan got up from the table, grabbing his coat from the living room and out the door he went. Frustrations overtook him and he needed to calm down. He walked across the way to DJ and Katie's. He knocked on the door and after a couple of seconds DJ opened the door.
"Duncan, whats up?"
"Deej, I need someone to talk to." DJ ushered him in and they went to the den where DJ handed Duncan a beer. "Courtney is pregnant again."
"Thats great dude."
"No, don't you remember what happened with Destiny? I almost lost both of them. What if it happens again? If I loose Courtney, I don't know what I'll do. She's been the only thing that's kept me out of trouble."
"Duncan, calm down and take a drink." Duncan raised the bottle to his mouth and took a healthy gulp of it. "Look, there is no way of knowing wether or not Courtney will have problems this time around."
"It's just stressful man, she already had problems and I'm afraid that it'll happen again. What if this time she doesn't make it?"
"I'm going to repeat myself one final time. She may not have problems. Now Duncan, you know you're my best friend, but if you've come here to blow all your worries on me, I'm going to have to ask you to leave. If you get stressed and start telling me all your problems I get stressed and I can't have that. I'm not meaning to be a jerk, but this is how I feel."
"Fine, then all I can say is good bye for now. If I come back in a few, its probably because I've been kicked out. If you don't answer, I understand." He drained the rest of his beer before getting up and gave DJ a quick bro hug then left. He walked back over to his house and opened the door. The first thing he saw was Courtney on the floor practicing yoga. He closed the door and Courtney stopped her yoga and the look she gave him sent fear down his spine
TO DESTINY Same Day
"Destiny, wait, please let me explain." Will yelled as he chased after her. He caught up with her and latched onto her arm and whirled her around to face him. Her mascara was running down her cheeks and her eyes blood shot. "Just listen, it wasn't what it looked like."
"Wasn't what it looked like? Why was her skirt up and and your pants down, huh?" She tried to wrench her arm away from him but he tightened his grip. She used her other arm and smacked him across the face. He stood there for a second before he hit her in the gut, causing her to collapse on the beach. He reached his hand down and lifted her chin up so that she was looking at him.
"Look what you made me do. Do you think I like doing that, now stand up." He pulled her up and she was slightly slumped. "Now don't say a word about anything thats happened." Destiny spit on him, the loogie landing in his right eye. He raised his hand to smack her again when his wrist was grabbed then broke. He let go of Destiny and turned around and was hit with a left hook to the jaw that stunned him before being hit with a right that dropped him. Jose helped Destiny up and to the cabin. He set her on her bunk then started to leave when she stopped him.
"Thank you Joe."
"Thanks aren't needed Destiny, he hit you and thats the farthest thing from right." She grabbed him and pulled him into a hug. He hugged her back and as he broke it, Destiny gave him the smallest peck on the lips. They both blushed and looked away.
"Well looks like someone's cheating." They both looked over at the door and Megan was standing there, her arms crossed, leaning against the door frame.
"Fuck you, you're the one who was fucking my ex."
"So what, I'm not the one going straight from one man to another like you, whore." Destiny got up from the bed and slapped Megan across the face. Megan got an enraged look on her face before tackling Destiny to the ground. The girls pulled each others' hair and were slapping each other. Joe intervened and pulled them apart. He practically threw Megan back and held Destiny in a straight jacket hold.
"Calm down calm down." She struggled to escape his grasp, but he held her tight until she stopped fighting against him. Megan hurried out of the cabin to find Will. Destiny let off a small smile then squirmed away from Joe.
"Why did you stop me?"
"If I didn't you would have killed her and thats not whats needed. Don't worry, I'll make sure you get your revenge later." He said with a devious smile on his face. Destiny smiled and gave him another kiss.