Chapter 3
AN: this is just a filler chapter including some of the scenes from episode 2 :)
Ada sighs, falling back in her chair as Rosie pops up to see who Ada had spotted.
"Holy shit Ada." She whispers, sinking down in her seat. "He looks mad as fuck."
"I know. Shush." Ada hisses back, keeping her eyes focused on the screen until Tommy enters the row the two girls were sat in, taking a seat beside his sister.
"Tell me the man's name Ada." He demands
"Rudolf Valentino." Rosie internally groans at Ada's response, head in one hand as she rubs at her eyes, just out of view of Tommy. He jumps up, leaving both Ada and Rosie in a confused silence, the latter watching him go with her mouth hanging open in shock.
"Ada.."
"Shut your mouth Rosie," Her friend mutters back. "You'll catch flies."
"Ada." Rosie repeats, turning to look behind her at the closed doors. "You can't be serious. He bought that?" Ada shrugs, glancing at her friend who's eyes flutter shut in exasperation as the film in front of them comes to a stop. "Fuck."
"Get out. All of you. Go on. Now." Tommy shouts as he strides back down the aisle. "Not you Rose. Sit down." He snaps as Rosie begins to rise from her seat, very quickly sitting back down at the tone of his voice. "I said, tell me his fucking name." Rosie avoids eye contact with both Shelby's, seeming to find the rings on her fingers much more interesting than the scene playing out in front of her.
"Freddie fucking Thorne." Ada grounds out, pausing to watch her brother's response. "Yeah. Your best mate since school. The man who saved your life in France. So go on! Go on, cut him. Cut him up and chuck him in the cut!" Tommy cuts his eyes to Rosie who barely looks back at him before turning her head away again. He turns suddenly on his heel, storming back towards the double doors.
"Oi! I'm a Shelby too ya know. Put my fucking film back on!" Ada shouts as she stands up from her chair, shaking off Rosie's hand from her arm. "Fucking Thomas Shelby."
"Tommy?" Rosie calls across the hallway, watching Tommy rush out of his room and towards the stairs, pausing at her call. "What's going on? Is that Curly shouting outside?"
"It's fine Rose. Go back to bed." He commands, one hand on the banister. Rosie shakes her head at his back, hurrying back into her room to pull on her boots and coat before running down the stairs and out into the street. "Rosie. Go home." He shouts over his shoulder at her as she rushes to catch up with him and Curly. Rosie ignores him, quickly following the two men towards Charlie's yard.
"Oh shit Tommy." Rosie breathes as they enter the stable.
"Curly, tell me." He demands, ignoring Rosie
"It's a curse Tom." Curly replies, clearly distressed.
"Curly. Curly. Curly. Shh. Curly. Curly." Tommy steps forward, taking Curly's face in his hands; Rosie stays back, one hand on the horse's back, the other running through its mane. "Tell me. Tell me Curly, what's wrong with the horse?"
"You bought it at the fair in bad feeling. The Lees put a bad seed in the hoof. Got an old woman to put a spell!" Curly replies, eyes darting between Tommy and Rosie.
"So those Lee bastards cursed her." Tommy mutters, turning back to the horse.
"Jesus Christ Tommy!" Rosie cries, throwing her hands in the air and running them through her hair. "A fucking curse!"
"Enough Rosie!" He exclaims
"Whatever it is, he says it's spread to the other foot." Charlie states, as Rosie moves slowly over to Curly, putting her arms around him gently.
"It's going to his heart by tomorrow I'd say!" Curly continues as Tommy runs his hands over his head. "Seen curses like this twice! Can't take them back Tom. No. No."
"Shh Curly." Rosie soothes, running a hand over the older man's back.
"I told you Tommy. Better enemies to have than black blood gypsies."
"Get out."
"Tommy." Rosie pleads, tears in her eyes. "Tommy no."
"Get out Rosie." He repeats as she shakes her head. "Out. Now. Go home."
"Get out Curly." Charlie states, taking Rosie by the arm as he passes her, not allowing her to shake him off despite her efforts. "Come on, I'll walk you home." She eyes Tommy for a few seconds more before letting out a bitter laugh, shaking her head again as she turns and leaves with Charlie.
"You're not coming Rosie." Polly states as Rosie watches her pack her bag from the doorway of the bedroom.
"Why?" Rosie moans, entering the room and taking a seat on the edge of the bed.
"Because John will need you here to help with the kids. Arthur will need your help with the shop. We'll be back the day after tomorrow. You can make sure the house is ready for us when we get back."
"But Pol.." Rosie whines, throwing the older woman a pleading look. "She's my best friend. I want to help her."
"I know you do love." Polly replies softly, resting a hand on Rosie's cheek. "But not this time. Ok?"
Rosie reluctantly nods, turning to see Ada stood in the doorway with her bag in hand. "Can I at least come and say bye at the station?" Polly nods and closes the clutch on her bag, pulling on her hat as Rosie rushes out of the room to get her coat.
"Jesus. Freddie." Polly stops in her tracks as they reach the platform, seeing Freddie step out from against the wall.
"Oh my god." Rosie whispers, squeezing Ada's hand that had been tucked tightly in hers during the walk to the station.
"You came back." Ada says, shocked at the sight in front of her.
"I got a tip-off." He responds
"Freddie, Tommy will kill you." Polly states, standing back beside Rosie
"It was Tommy who tipped me off. Maybe he's got half a heart after all." He grins, glancing up at Ada who smiles at Rosie who's drops her hand and gently pushes her forward. "Tommy got a message to me. It said 'Get out of town. Take her with you.' So...Ada Shelby...Will you marry me?"
"Oh Lord! Pol!" Rosie exclaims quietly, one hand over her chest, the other clutching Polly's arm.
"Yes." Ada replies, laughing. "Yes! Yes!" She leans up, kissing Freddie as he straightens before turning to her best friend and Aunt, giggling excitedly, throwing her arms around them both.
"Right. Get on that bloody train and get out of here." Polly commands, pushing Ada towards the train.
"You'd better not get bloody married without inviting me!" Rosie calls making Ada laugh
"As if I would!" She calls back, pausing as she watches Freddie stay where he was. "Freddie come on! Freddie, Cardiff's ok. Anywhere but here's ok."
"Freddie?" Rosie questions, looking up at her friend's fiancé
"We're not going anywhere Ada." He states, moving forward to take Ada's bag. "We're going to stay here. We're going to marry here. I'm not afraid of Tommy Shelby." He takes Ada's hand, leading her away from the platform.
"What the fuck just happened?" Rosie whispers, watching Ada walk off arm in arm with Freddie. "Pol?" Polly shakes her head slowly, eyes following the couple as they walk away.
