Haunted Part 10 rated R



Billiard room

Stephie picks up the cue stick that Wild has put down, "Liam and Seamus are up already, does Caleb has an idea as to what he wants done."

"I have an idea," grumbles Caleb as he Seamus walk throw the wall. Going up to Nonnie, kissing her "hello wife. Now Liam will be taking care of the Russell family as a whole, Seamus will deal with the Centre snakes as for you two," smiling wickedly Caleb whispers his plans.



Seventh Floor

Opening the door Wild flops down in one of the chairs by the fire next to Chloe and Catherine. "Ya know that Caleb is pissed off big time, right?"

"Yeah," replies the group.

"I can't wait to find out what's the mans plan is," laughs Wild.

"Hopefully he'll get Jarod," says Catherine.

"What," demands Kyle "Why?"

"Yeah," shouts Bobby "That's what I want to know."

"Ya might as well," starts Chloe "tell'em their going to find out any

way."

"True," argues Wild "But what if it really didn't happen the way she saw it. Then ya have two pissed off brothers, both of whom would want to *leave* this room and fix it." Hearing noises in the hall Wild holds up one finger and walks toward the door. Looking out she easily spots her. Opening the door a little more "ya might as well come in," suggests Wild.



The Library

Finally picking the lock Ryan looks around the hall not spotting any sweepers he whispers "no sweepers in the area." as he heads out into the hall.

"I don't like this," grumbles Major Charles "It's just like last night." Together the family moves down the hall, hearing Lyle's footsteps heading toward the conference room Jarod and Major Charles move into better positions to ease drop.

"Gentlemen," states Lyle "we have located the missing member of the Triumvirate and the missing sweepers." Laughing Lyle sits down "they got up last night for a midnight snack and when they tried to go back to their own room they got lost."

"Where are they now," laughs Orion.

"They are resting in their own rooms," replies Lyle "I can show you the way if you like."

"Yes," states Raines "we have much to decide with Mr. Sal before we move the pretender and his family." With the scrapping of the chairs, Jarod and Major Charles motion for the family to move back. Opening one door, Jarod sees it's a billiard room, waving his hand

for his family to enter Jarod closes the door after they're all in.

Hearing Miss Parker's famous clicking of her high heels Jarod reaches for the doorknob only to be stopped by Zoe.

"What do you think you're doing," demands Margaret harshly.

"She is with Caleb," snaps Zoe "and sweepers out in hall."

"I know that," growls Jarod "Not naive Zoe!" Opening the door a little Jarod leans close to the crack to hear Miss Parker and Lyle's conversion.

"Lyle," snickers Miss Parker "You remember Caleb."

"Yes Caleb how are you," asks Lyle.

"Just fine now that your sister has decided to put me out of me misery," laughs Caleb as he puts an arm around Miss Parker's waist.

"Really just how did she do that," questions Raines.

"By agreeing to be me wife." General laughter and congratulations ring down the hall, Jarod's face drops as he shuts the door. `I lost you.'

`Mine finally' smirking Zoe tries to place a comforting hand on Jarod's arm. Feeling Jarod jerk his arm out from under her hand Zoe balls up her fists. Watching Jarod walk away from her Zoe narrows her eyes then reaches for the door, swinging it wide open.

Ethan quickly slaps a hand over Zoe's mouth to prevent her from saying anything. Looking out into the hall Ethan notices that everyone was gone. "All clear he whispers," as he looks around.

Moving out of the room, Ethan looks up and down the hall sticking close to the walls he follows his sister's voice. Jarod looks at Major Charles "See you outside." Major Charles and Jarod hug each other then Jarod follows Ethan.

Major Charles, Emily, Margaret and Ryan head out down the hall toward the front entrance way. Zoe just stands in the billiard room with her hands on her hips muttering, "He's mine why can't he see that." Unknown to Zoe a ghostly figure hears her as she walks down the hallway toward Jarod.

"Hmm," mumbles the ghost "something aren't right." The ghost floats across the hall into the room Caleb has dubbed the war room, lets out an ear- piecing scream.

The Seventh Floor

A loud unholy scream reaches the group causing one to jump in fright "Shhh, it's alright," smoothes Catherine as she strokes her hair "that's just Robert."

"Yeah," smoothes Bobby "Robert he always does that, it's like letting everyone know that something's amiss."

"Sometimes," laughs Wild "he just does it to piss off Caleb."



Outside the conservatory

Hearing footsteps, `found you Jarod' Zoe reaches out to grab him but misses. The man turns around, Zoe finds herself looking into Lyle's piecing blue eyes.

"What are ya doing," growls Lyle at Zoe.

"I'm looking for Jarod," stutters Zoe.

Pointing in the conservatory "He should be outside with the rest of the wedding reception." Offering his arm "I'd be glad to escort ya to him. That way he can leave me sister alone." Taking his arm Zoe walks with Lyle into the Conservatory.

Outside Gardens

Jarod looks around the pile of people none of whom he recognizes "Who are these people," Jarod asks. Looking around Jarod notices that it's a formal affair.

Glancing down Jarod notices he is in a tux. Moving throw the thong of people Jarod notices Miss Parker in the gazebo standing next to Caleb. `There she is.'

Rushing up to the gazebo, Jarod barely notices her dress "Miss Parker," he gushes.

"Jarod," groans Miss Parker "I have repeatedly told you to call me Cathy."

Shaking his head "what's going on?" demands Jarod.

"What's going on is that you have missed me and me wife's wedding," growls Caleb as he pulls her closer to him.

Shocked Jarod whispers "What. You just agreed to marry him today."

"Jarod," starts Cathy "that was months ago." Starting to cry, "You remember, you and Ethan broke out of the library as Lyle found the missing members of the Triumvirate."

Seeing Jarod nod his head "when the Triumvirate was all together Raines pulled a gun and killed them all." Seeing his face go blank Cathy leans closer to Caleb. "Lyle," she accuses as he and Zoe approach "You promised he was better."

"He is," reassures Lyle "He just doesn't remember what happen after breaking out of the library." Nudging Zoe to go to Jarod "Syd says that's reasonable." Taking his sister's hand Lyle leads her on to the make sift dance floor.

"What happened to them," questions Ethan.

"They're dead," states Caleb "After Raines shot the Triumvirate, he pointed the gun at me wife just then Ryan dove in to save her. He died instantly. Major Charles was right behind him, he killed Raines but not before the sweepers killed both your sister and mother."

Shock hits Jarod as he looks around him, the party was in full swing. Cathy's beautiful white dress flashes before his eyes; he notices her bulging stomach "She's pregnant."

"Yes," confirms Caleb "She's fine Jarod. The doctor's reassure me every day that she is in perfect health, for someone who runs the Centre. Now tell me about your fiancée."

"My what," whispers Jarod as he looks at Caleb. Catching Caleb's nod of his head toward Zoe "Oh her," he mumbles. Feeling sick Jarod turns and heads back toward the house as he hears Caleb tell Zoe "Don't worry dear, he's always like that after he's taken his medicine."

Running after Jarod Zoe crashed into Ethan, shoving him out of her way Zoe gets the creepy feeling that she's not alone. Looking down the hall Zoe spots Miss Parker walking after a little girl.

"What the hell," hisses Zoe as she cases after Miss Parker. Going up four flights of stairs Zoe watches them enter a room, walking up to the door Zoe hears Miss Parker and the young girl talking.

"But," wines the girl.

"No," laughs Miss Parker "Molly your father should be home soon."

"Cathy," pleads Jarod "Please I need to talk to you." The door flow up as the young girl ran out.

"What is it Jarod," groans Cathy, Zoe looks in and sees the room is a studio.

"You remember the last time we were here," whispers Jarod as he tries to corner her.

"Yes," growls Cathy "And I remember how it ended. You in bed with that BITCH." Zoe walks quietly into the room; anger rising `he's mine BITCH' looking at the desk Zoe notices a silver handled gun, just barely visible in a drawer. Reaching in Zoe pulls it out,

points it at Miss Parker.

Jarod was closing in on her, just as he was about to reach her, he hears a loud thunderous noise as Cathy's hand clutch her abdomen. Red seeps out between her fingers, her eyes wide with shock as she falls back against the wall and slides down. Looking behind him,

Jarod notices Zoe holding the gun.

"Why," he croaks.

"Because you're mine," states a clam Zoe "Did you really think I would go to such great lengths if you weren't." Just then the door busts open as Caleb rushes in.

"Cathy," groans Caleb "Please don't die on me." Turning to Zoe Caleb demands, "Why did you shot me wife?"

"Wife," replies Zoe "So that was real?"

"What drugs are ya on woman," demands Caleb as he rushes her, knocking Zoe to the ground. Caleb slugs her once, causing her to black out. Ethan rushes into the room seeing his sister lying in the corner with blood coming out of her, makes him stop dead in his

tracks.

"Cathy," pleads Jarod as he tries desperately to find a pulse "Cathy!" he shouts, as he doesn't find one. "Please don't leave me," whispers Jarod.

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