The Past Returns 2: Faye's Dilemma Chapter Six: An Understanding
Spike stomped his way over to the control room, pushed Jet out of the way, and entered some digits on the keyboard. As for Faye, she opened the cupboard that was located under Spike's feet and pulled out a lighter and a pack of cigarettes, put one to her lips, and lit it.
"Faye Faye are you smoking? Ed asked.
"Yeah what does it look like?" she then blew out a cloud of smoke her way. "It's not like it's the first time I've smoked".
"True, but the last time Ed saw Faye Faye smoke was when –"
"Yeah I know it was when I found out I was pregnant of Eric. But now I just need one of these hopefully it'll relax my nerves". Faye then went over and grabbed her son's plastic toy car. It was the only toy the toddler really loved and that made Faye smile.
"Spike you need to clam down a bit".
"Clam down? Jet, you expect me to clam down when my son is with a lunatic?"
Jet placed a hand on his shoulder. "I know what happened because Kevin called a few minutes ago and left a number where you can reach him".
"Don't just stand there get the fucking number!" exclaimed Spike.
Jet looked through the mess that was scattered around the control panel while Spike rolled his eyes and Faye paced back and forth smoking. "Okay here it is", and started to type in the number. Finally after what seemed to be forever, Kevin's face appeared on the screen.
"Glad to see you got my message", he said.
"How's Eric you bastard", Spike yelled into the screen as he started to hover over it but was held back by Jet.
"Why don't you see for yourself?" he then turned his screen toward his bed where Eric could be seen taking a peaceful nap. "When then, let's come to an understanding".
"Money right, how much do you want? You name it and you got it".
"Now Spike do you honestly think this is about ransom? Oh no it's more than that".
"What do you want then?"
"I'm willing to return Eric to you in exchange for . . . Faye".
Spike's eyes went wide. "You're asking for more than I can give".
"That's my offer take it or leave it. But by your reaction I'm assuming that's a no".
When this was said a flashback came back to Faye. " . . . imagine what I can do if I get a hold of your son". This made her peak her head over Spike's shoulder. "Nonsense Kevin, we agree", she said.
"Glad to hear that Faye", he smiled. Spike was about to protest however Faye covered his mouth with her hands. "I'll meet you at the same place, near that dark alley in an hour", the line then went dead and the crew was left staring at a black screen.
Faye took her hands off Spike's mouth, dropped her cigarette to the ground, and stomped on it with her foot, putting out the smoke. "What the hell was that Faye?" Spike asked.
"You heard everything. We're meeting Kevin in an hour and getting Eric back".
"Yeah, in exchange for you? Well it's not happening".
"Come to your senses Spike", Jet intervened. "If we want to get Eric back then we might as well take Kevin up on his offer. Faye is a strong woman and can defend herself".
"I can't believe you're actually agreeing to this Jet".
"I got an idea. Hey Ed how long will it take you to build a locator? One that's small enough to fit behind Faye's ear".
"I think Ed can build one in about forty five minutes Jet person".
"Great. Faye don't worry we'll be with you every step of the way".
"That's what I'm worried about", she muttered and recalled another threat Kevin had told her. "Never underestimate me Faye, I know much more than you think".
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"I'm having doubts about this", Spike said as he and Faye approached the dark alley.
"Everything will turn out alright", she said.
"There's going to be a slight difference aboard the Bebop when I return with Eric".
"Which will be what?"
"You won't be by my side".
"I'm so glad you two made it", Kevin appeared, what seemed to be a good twenty feet away from them, while holding onto Eric's left hand. "Okay, let's make this quick shall we? Faye come half way over to me and only then will I release your son however, if Spike here decides to do something stupid then I brought this", and took out his gun and aimed it at Eric's head. "Now that I've made myself clear, let's begin".
Faye nodded and walked toward Kevin. When she was half way over to him she stopped. As soon as Kevin released Eric's hand he ran over to Faye, she went down on one knee and hugged him. "Hey there cowboy you're alright?" In response he smiled back. "That's great, I hope you didn't miss us too much".
"Enough with the goodbyes, let's go Faye", exasperated Kevin.
"Just give me a minute", she glared over at him.
"Okay cowboy I want you to go over to daddy and he's going to take you back with him while mommy goes on a little trip. Now while I'm away I want you to behave yourself and not cause any mischief around the ship", and then poked Eric on the stomach which caused him to giggle. "Always remember that mommy loves you", and gave Eric a long hug. "Now go to daddy", she then watch him run over to Spike as he bent down and scoop him into his arms and gave her a pitiful look.
Faye then turned around and walked over to Kevin. He grabbed her arm and pulled her to him. "Now I have you all to myself, jus like it should be", he said. "Nice doing business with you", he called to Spike.
"I love you", she mouth over to him before she was dragged away by Kevin.
"Bye - bye Mama", Eric said and waved his little right hand in the air without noticing her watery eyes.
"I'll get you back Faye. Even if it's the last thing I do, I swear I'll get you back", Spike said and stood there watching his love walk away with a raving lunatic.
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Author's Note: Wow, hiya everyone! Sorry for the delay but I had some studying to do for the ACTs, next finals came up, and then last two weeks ago I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed! Yup, then I was on nothing but pain killers which caused dowiness. I just finished this chapter so I hope everyone liked it, and I'll try to get the next chapter up asap! Thanks once again to all those who have bared with me and for your wonderful reviews! Until next time . . .
