Chapter six: Pardon My Past
"And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil."
Time Laps: It's been a year since the yakavetta had kidnapped the girls. Steven had finally moved back to Canterbury, he had a girl there he hooked back up with when she was in Ireland. Lucy had moved out and moved in with Murph, Connor moved in with Simone. Not that much changed there.
Things between Simone and Connor were great. Especially since that night, they'd grown closer if that was even possible. Where ever you saw Simone Connor was near. He wouldn't let her out of his sight, to great annoyance of Simone at some times. She told him to quit being so damn protective. Connor was hurt, and Simone made it up to him. Several times.
Lucy and Murph hardly ever argued. Except when it came to Liam. After she had the near death experience, she called Liam. Not to tell him what happened but she couldn't help to see this as a second chance. She didn't want to let him down. Murph however huffed and puffed whenever Liam called. So Lucy told him once and for all, that she and Liam were just friends. After all they'd been through he should know that. So now Murph just huffs and puffs without letting Lucy know.
Christmas was drawing near. It was snowing and Simone loved every second of it. She put a Christmas tree up in the pub.
"Nice job on the decoration Love." Connor came in, brushing snowflakes of his coat. He put the bags on the counter and went to give Simone a kiss.
"I know... Who rocks? That would be me." She said her hands on her hips. "What did you buy?" Simone asked trying to look into the bags.
"Those would be Christmas presents. Which you cannot see off course." Connor laughed when he saw Simone's face.
"Aaaw no fair!" she pouted.
"Hello hello!" Lucy said walking inside, Murph followed.
"Hey!" Simone hugged her best friend. Then went to give Murph a hug.
"Murph, could you help me get these bags upstairs?" Connor asked.
Murph nodded and walked upstairs with Connor.
Simone and Lucy sat down at the bar.
"How are things?" Simone asked
"Great, couldn't be better actually."
"Dare I say it our lives almost seem normal!" Simone replied
"Oh please don't jinx it, Murph is getting restless, we had to lay low for a while and he keeps checking the papers. But nothing bad seems to be happening." Lucy answered giving Simone a lit cigarette and lighting herself one.
Simone laughed. "Connor doesn't look for it, I told him he shouldn't look for trouble, it usually finds us."
"Yeah you're right about that." Lucy replied smiling
Meanwhile Connor and Murph were upstairs.
"Did you buy what I asked you too?" Murph asked Connor searching the bags.
"Aye I did. They are going to love it." Connor searched his pockets and pulled out 2 jewellery boxes.
"Love it? They are going to freak! In a good way off course. God I hope so any way." Murph said looking at Connor who laughed.
"Off course they will."
"Where are you going to ask her?" Murph asked opening the box to check if this was the one for Lucy. He looked at the silver ring which bared 2 hands holding a heart and a crown on top of the heart.
"I will take her out for a walk to the park in about an hour. She loves the snow so I am going to ask her there." Connor's mind drifted off for a second. "What about you?" he asked
"I have made arrangements for a nice dinner, which will be set up at home. I will ask her there." Murph said grinning at his elder brother.
Connor stuck his hand out to his brother. Murph took it and Connor pulled him into a manly embrace. "Good luck." He said. He walked off to change his clothes and Murph went down to the pub.
"Lucy?"
Lucy looked up and saw Murph walking up to her. "Listen, I've got a surprise for you but we have to leave now."
Lucy looked at Simone both eyebrows raised.
"Well go on!" Simone said smiling "And call me." She mouthed.
Lucy and Murph walked out. The wind blew in a cold December breeze. Simone drew a deep breath. Then Connor came down.
"You fancy a walk?" Connor asked holding out her coat.
"Yay! I do!" Simone put on her coat, wrapped a scarf around her neck and put on a cute hat, and Connor took her hand. They closed the pub behind them and slowly walked. Simone smiled at the snow which gently fell down. Connor watched her smiling.
"What?" Simone asked grinning
"Nothing." Connor said
After a couple of minutes they arrived in the park. Connor walked up to a tree.
"Do you remember this tree?" he asked
"Yes... That's the tree where we had our first date." Simone replied
Connor held out his hand and Simone took it. He hugged her underneath the tree, snow still silently falling from the sky.
"Simone?" Connor pulled back a bit to look at her "we've been together for almost 2 years now, we've been through more then any other person would have to in one lifetime."
Simone nodded looking puzzled.
"Since that day you were kidnapped I have known for sure you are the one for me." Connor got down on one knee and pulled out a little box. Simone gasped and put her hands on her mouth. "Will you marry me?"
Simone looked at him with a sparkle in her eyes. "I do!" He stood up with a little jump; lifted her up and twirled her around in the snow. He gently lowered her and kissed her. "I love you." He said softly "And I love you," Simone said crying and laughing while Connor put the ring on her finger. It was a white gold ring with 2 diamonds in it. A blue and a pink one melted together. Simone looked at her hand and back at Connor.
Murph and Lucy arrived at his apartment. Lucy had been asking him all the way down there what her surprise was.
"We're here." Murph said he opened the door and Lucy saw a small table, with 2 lit candles on it, and a waiter standing besides it.
"Oh Murph!" Lucy kissed him. "That's so sweet." Murph grinned at the smile of his girlfriend.
They sat down to eat a bit, chatted while eating. When desert came and went Murph was getting nervous. He would have to ask her. The waiter had left the building. Murph asked him to pick this stuff up in the morning.
"I uhm... ever since the first day I laid eyes on you... I loved you." He took her hand. "I can't bare the thought of live with out you. I never felt like this for anyone I've ever met..." Murph got up and got down on one knee. He pulled out the box and Lucy gasped. "This is a Claddagh ring. Tradition is if the ring is worn on your left hand with the crown turned outward you're spoken for. Lucy I love you and I never want us to be apart. Will you marry me?" Lucy had tears in her eyes he actually bought her a Claddagh ring. "I do!" Murph put the ring on her left hand while kissing her. He made sure the ring's crown was turned outward. He looked at the ring on her finger, and back to Lucy, who was crying and laughing at the same time.
Connor and Simone walked back to the pub. Simone couldn't keep her eyes of her ring. She kept looking, giggling, and looking again. Connor just smiled. It made him happy if she was. And it looked like they were both on top of the world right now. They arrived at the pub and Connor opened the door. They walked inside. "Do you want something to drink before we go up?" Simone asked looking at him
"I'd rather do something else." He replied holding her.
"Is that so now Mr McManus? And what did you have in mind?"
"Well soon to be Mrs McManus, I thought we should go check on the bed's mattress maybe it's not feeling well."
"Oh yes we couldn't have a sick mattress, we should check it." Simone said grinning.
Connor and Simone ran up to the apartment and playfully kissed and took of each other's clothes. They worked they're way up to the bed, tripped and fell on to it. They both had their shirts of. Simone had 2 nice scars on her shoulder shaped like a triangle. Connor bends forward and kissed them both. Then looked up at Simone and kissed her on the lips.
Murph and Lucy were having a good time as well. Lucy had been very pleased with Murph remembering she loved the Claddagh ring. They were in bed wrapped in each other's arms. Murph felt Lucy shiver, and pulled the blanket over her arms. He kissed her bare shoulder and her neck.
"I love you Murph McManus." Lucy closed her eyes. This had been a long day indeed.
"I love you too." He smiled, he stroked her hair absentmindly. Every time he thought about the moment Lucy said I do, his stomach gave a jolt.
The next morning Lucy woke up and noticed Murph was missing. She got up and thought about the day before. She smiled and looked at her hand. It really was the greatest thing that ever happened to her. She walked to the kitchen and saw Murph made breakfast for her. A little vase with a single red rose stood in the middle of the kitchen table.
"Good morning love," Murph said smiling so bright Lucy thought she'd had to shield her eyes.
"Good morning. You've been busy." Lucy sat down and took the cup of coffee Murph handed her.
"Aye, I know. I wanted to spoil my bride to be." Murph kissed her and sat down himself.
After they'd eaten breakfast they took a shower and got dressed. Christmas was in a few days and they were sleeping over at Simone and Connor's place. Lucy had to work with Simone and this way it was easier. Besides she wanted to tell her their great news.
When Lucy and Murph arrived they saw Simone sitting on Connor's lap, her arms around his neck. They were laughing.
"Good morning to you both." Lucy said when she walked in.
"Hey." Simone walked up to Lucy and at the same time they yelled "I'm getting married, what your getting married too? Stop copying me!" Then they laughed, they stuck their hands in each others faces to admire each others ring. Connor and Murph winked. Mouthed congratulations to each other and looked at their woman.
"Oh I love your ring." Simone said looking at it "I like mine better though."
"Oh no, mine is better, yours is cute!" Lucy said joking "And uhm I brought your mail inside." Lucy handed her best friend the mail and Simone walked through it.
"Bill, bill, bill... god people it's Christmas. Ah a postcard from Steven. It says: Hope all of you are okay. Me and Becca are great. Have a wonderfull Christmas, we will come by some day next year! I bought a Tigger card, I know Lucy like's Tigger. Call you soon, Love Steven and Becca. That's sweet innit?" Simone handed Lucy the card. "Ah more bills, and a letter." Simone looked at the handwriting, and couldn't make out from whom it was. The stamp showed Canterbury. "Who would write me a letter from Canterbury? Except Steven but I think it's a big deal he wrote a card." Simone opened the letter and started reading the first line. She went ghostly white. "What is it? Who's it from?" Lucy asked
Simone ignored Lucy's question and sat down reading the letter out loud.
"Dear Simone,
I know we haven't been the greatest parents you could imagine, but after Steven has been to your pub, we decided we would forgive you for everything you've done. We will come by on the 1st of January, to see how you live. Be sure to have the beds ready. You're uncle Randy will be joining us, so make sure you have 2 beds at the ready, I thought it would be good for you and your uncle to burry you're differences.
Sincerely yours
Your mother."
"You've got to be fucking kidding me!" Simone said after finishing the letter. "What? They will forgive ME for all I've done?"
"That's so naïve. She's always been a stuck up bitch that mother of yours." Lucy took the letter and read it again.
"No..." Now Simone really looked white. "God no... What's the date?" Simone ran to the bar and frantically searched for a calendar.
"It's the 19th. Still 2 weeks before they'll get here..." Connor said. He had followed her and was holding her arms now. Simone broke loose and walked upstairs. Connor confused as he was by Simone's reaction followed her upstairs. He found her sitting on the couch head in her hands. He sat down next to her.
"Care to tell me what's bugging you?" Connor asked
When Simone lifted her head Connor saw she'd been crying. "I told you I was raped when I was 10 years old." Connor nodded "It was Uncle Randy who did it. He was the reason my parents kicked me out, the reason I was a disgrace to my family. And that stupid cow is bringing him to my house. My parents I could've dealt with. But him... Connor I can deal with him." Simone talked very fast and tears streamed down her face, she kept whipping them off with a pissed look in her eyes.
"Ok, calm down." Connor said
"Calm down? How am I supposed to calm down?"
She lifted her hand to wipe away the tears but Connor beat her to it and wiped them away with his thumb. Simone calmed down. This was supposed to be a happy day. Her first day as his fiancé. They just had to ruin her life.
"First of all," Connor began as soon as he saw Simone had calmed down. "We don't have to let them in." Simone opened her mouth but Connor went on ignoring the fact she wanted to talk "second of all, I will deal with them. You don't have to see them if you don't want too." Connor leaned in to kiss her.
"But you don't know my father. He is big and tall. And my uncle..." Simone's voice died away as she suddenly had a flashback of what he had done to her. She suddenly felt like she was 10 years old again, she pulled her legs up and hugged them, staring into the living room. Connor didn't know what to do then just hold her. Simone's body was shocking as she cried her eyes out. The last time she cried like this was when she arrived at Lucy's house, the day she'd been kicked out by her parents.
"I think I can take them..." Connor whispered. Simone looked up to face Connor. "I'm sorry for the fact my past came back to bite me in the ass."
"You don't have to say you're sorry. It's not your fault. You're parents shouldn't have thrown you out. If Murph did something like that to my child I would shoot him in the head. You're parents are idiotic for letting a sweet girl like you go, and for not believing you. And that's exactly what I will tell them."
"Connor? Doesn't my uncle qualify as an evil man?" Simone looked at him, with a whole other look in her eyes. Her eyes went from sad to pissed, it was her "saint" look.
"Well... he does actually."
Simone turned around to sit between his legs. "No worries then. It's still 2 weeks till they get here. I will try not to let them ruin my Christmas which I will be spending with the people I love and who love me."
Connor kissed her neck. "You are very right." His mind was doing overtime thinking about what Simone had said. She was right. Evil man...dead man.
The days past fairly quickly and before they knew it, Christmas was here. Simone and Lucy had set the pub up with one long table and invited Liam and Agent Smecker.
"Hello, Merry Christmas!" Liam shouted when he came in. He bought both the men a bottle of whiskey, which they thanked him for, and for the girls...
"Aaaw Liam that's so sweet." Simone said kissing him on the cheek and then turning around to show Connor the necklace Liam bought. It was silver with little stones in all kind of colours.
"And you..." Liam said pulling a smaller gift out of his bag. He gave it to her. Lucy opened it and it contained a bracelet. It was gold and had little hearts hanging from it.
"Liam, I can't take this." Lucy said. Murph looked at what Lucy was holding and totally freaked.
"What the hell are you playing at?" Murph asked Liam
"What do you mean?" Liam asked with an innocent look on his face. Simone wanted to jump right in but Connor pulled her back. "Let them sort this out."
"What the fuck do you mean what I fucking mean?" Murph said reaching his boiling point. "That's the sort of gift you give someone you're in love with." Lucy turned to Murph and put her hand on his face. "I will handle this if you don't mind." Lucy then turned to Liam again. "Let's go upstairs we need to talk." Liam followed Lucy, and Murph wanted to come with but Connor stepped in front of him. "Best to let them talk Murph."
"I can't let them go there with just the two of them."
"Trust her; she knows what she's doing." Simone answered
"It's not her I don't trust." Murph said sitting down against his own free will."
Lucy stood in front of Liam who sat himself down on the couch. She paced, not entirely sure how she should put this.
Lucy started "Liam I..." just as Liam said "Lucy I..." then both "you first."
Lucy smiled. "Seriouly you go first."
"I think I'm in love with you" Lucy felt as if she were Pearl harbour, after the bombing. She sat down next to him.
"You what?" Lucy asked
"I am in love with you, and I couldn't sit around waiting till you dump Murph."
"I am not dumping Murph." Lucy said faintly
They sat quietly next to each other on the couch, Lucy turned to look at him. Liam leaned in for a kiss but Lucy backed away.
"What is it you want exactly?" Lucy asked feeling her colour rising.
"I don't know." Liam said his ego hurt.
"Oh Bullocks," Lucy said to Liam "If you didn't know what you wanted, then why tell me this?"
"I seriously don't know, except for the fact I couldn't live with the fact you and Murph are together.
"The day you know what you want there will probably be a fucking parade; 76 bloody trombones." Lucy said sneering, and then sighed.
"Lucy, I swear I didn't mean to cause trouble."
"Liam... I am getting married." Lucy said
"What?" Liam seemed dumbstruck. "But you can still call it off right?"
"I won't call it off Liam," Lucy said getting frustrated "I love Murph. And I don't love you the way you love me."
"But..."
"This discussion is over Liam." Lucy turned on her heel and walked out. Liam waited for a second and followed her. When they reached the bottom of the stairs, Liam grabbed Lucy's arm and whirled her round. When she faced him he kissed her on the mouth. Lucy struggled to get loose and when she did she slapped him in the face. "Don't you ever fucking try to do that again!" She said
Murph heard the commotion and went to see what happened. He saw Lucy with a red face of anger and her lipstick on Liam's mouth. In a split second he punched Liam in the face, and then kicked him against his knees making him grab his knee in agony.
"Don't you ever come near Lucy again, or I swear I will break every fucking bone in your body." Murph said.
Liam stood up and looked at him with a funny look in his eyes. "Can't blame a guy for trying?"
"Want to bet on that?" Murph asked
"No I am not a betting man. I will go now." Liam grabbed his coat and walked out.
Simone and Connor had been watching it all happen from behind the bar. Lucy had joined them at the bar and was looking sad.
"Merry fucking Christmas." Lucy said when Murph sat down next to her.
"It's okay love. You actually can't blame him for falling in love with you, I did." Murph said putting an arm around her. Lucy produced a smile. "I am glad I choose you..." and kissed him.
"How about we eat something, dinner is getting cold." Simone said putting a stop to the silence.
"Shouldn't we wait for Smecker to come?" Lucy asked
"No he just called he couldn't make it. Something about a stupid fairy fuck and cuddling." Connor said raising his eyebrow's confused. "I so don't want to know what he meant by that."
Simone laughed at Connor. "He's probably getting laid no doubt."
"Okay, I so didn't want to hear that." Connor said frowning.
"Well that leaves the four of us then, let's eat." Lucy said
They ate, they laughed and they had fun. Simone and Lucy both sighed happily when the men were cleaning off the diner table. They had changed seats so they sat next to each other.
"I'm so happy right now." Lucy said
"Even after the whole L incident?" Simone didn't mention Liam's name afraid she would piss of Murph again if he heard her, and she didn't want to spoil a fantastic evening.
"Oh yeah well I didn't see that one coming that's for sure. But I told him, I'm with Murph and I am not breaking up with him. We have a great relationship, and I don't want to mess it up. Besides, I don't see Liam saving us from Yakavetta." Lucy answered in reply.
Simone remembered the letter her parents had sent her. She thought about the day getting closer every second. She could've called to say they shouldn't come, but some how she wanted to confront them. She wanted to tell them how she felt all those years, how much hatred she felt for them. Her stomach turned when she thought about facing her Uncle, and about what she wanted to do to him. Make him suffer. Simone was shaken out of her thoughts by Lucy who asked her why she had that funny look in her eyes. Not wanting to share her thoughts just yet she smiled and said nothing was bothering her.
The days after that flew by. She didn't think much about it anymore because she didn't get a chance to. The pub was loaded with people every single night. Especially tonight, 31st of December. It was 2 minutes before midnight and the New Year was about to start. Connor and Simone were very busy giving everyone Champagne as were Lucy and Murph. When the countdown started they went to stand outside.
Connor put his arm around her shoulders as she put her arms around his waist. "10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1...Happy Newyeaaaaar!" They yelled.
Murph turned to Lucy "Happy new year..." and they kissed. Connor and Simone looked at each other "Happy new year..." He kissed her passionately "Glad I am here with you." Connor said then kissed her on the forehead and looked at her smiling. Simone laughed "Yes you can go play with your fireworks. But be careful." Lucy walked up to Simone and gave her a great big hug. "Happy new year!" They clanked their glasses. "To us..." Simone said and Lucy smiled "Best friends year number 19." They watched as Connor and Murph shot one after the other one of the most beautiful fireworks. When they were done, Simone and Lucy had already cleaned up the pub. It was 3 o'clock AM.
"How was it boys? Had fun?" Lucy asked grinning.
"As a matter of fact, yes." Murph said grinning back
"Making a man happy isn't that hard now is it?" Simone said
"No just give them fireworks and they are little boys once again."
"Well it's a good thing to feel young again." Connor said.
"I don't know about you guys, but I'm going to bed." Simone smiled at them and took Connors hand. "Want to join me?"
Connor nodded and went upstairs with her. Murph and Lucy turned of the lights and made sure everything was locked properly before going up stairs with them. They had to sleep in the living room as Simone had refurnished her bedroom when Lucy moved out. The couch was now transformed to a 2 person's bed.
Murph took of his shirt and Lucy was watching him. She moved closer to him and put her hand on his chest. "You look so sexy in just those jeans..." Murph didn't answer. He raised his hands and put them on either side of her face. He held her look for a moment and kissed her. Lucy wrapped her arms round his waist. Murph stopped kissed and looked at the bedroom door where Simone and Connor were sleeping. It was closed so Murph smiled at Lucy and kissed her again. He pulled off her shirt and Lucy unbuttoned his jeans. They got into the bed and Murph laid down next to her his left arm grabbing her shoulder and pulled her on top of him. Lucy flashed him a smile and Murph smiled back. He loved her so much. He couldn't keep his hands of her. He closed his eyes and bit on his lip. Lucy looked at him thinking he looked so adorable. She kissed him passionately and before she broke loose she softly bit his lip. She never was this happy except when she was when she was with him......
The next morning Simone woke very early. She didn't wake Connor but got out of bed, got showered and dressed. She cleaned the pub and decided she'd go for a walk. She was very nervous. Today her parents would come by with her Uncle. She walked for hours on end, through the park; she stopped for a minute at the tree where Connor had asked her to marry him. She checked her watch. It was 6 o'clock PM already! She walked on, and decided to go back to the pub. When she got there Connor, Lucy and Murph started talking to her at the same time. "Where the fuck have you been?' Lucy yelled "We were worried sick!" Murph said "Where HAVE you been? Bed empty, no note!" Connor said pulling her into a tight embrace then checking if she was okay.
"Wow, relax... I was just out for a walk. I took a while that's true, but I am not a baby anymore." Simone said frowning.
Lucy sighed relieved. "I thought something happened to you or something." She said still clutching her heart.
"Why didn't you leave a note?" Connor asked now taking her coat.
"I don't know, I just needed time to think. Jees..." Although she tried to sound annoyed she was touched. They really cared for her and it made her feel good. She smiled at them. "So, are you mad?" She asked
"No... but I do need a drink... or two..." Murph answered before anyone else could.
A strong voice made Simone freeze on the spot.
"There will be no drinking before 9 o'clock young man."
"Who the hell are you to decide?" Murph said wanting to walk up to him but Lucy held him back
"Mr Harris." Lucy said "Mrs Harris."
"Lucy." The both answered coldly.
Simone turned round to face them taking a deep breath. She wanted to keep her cool for the time being. She turned round and saw her parents and her Uncle standing there. If she hadn't recognized the sound of her father's voice she wouldn't have recognized him. She remembered him as being a tall, big man. But truth was, he wasn't all that big and tall. He was a normal sized man, with a bit of a belly. He was going bald. Her mother's face hadn't changed a bit. It looked like she was eating a lemon. Her uncle didn't change much either. She wanted to shoot him right here and now, but she didn't want her sweet revenge go to waste. Besides, she didn't have a gun on her.
"What are you waiting for child? Take my coat." Her mother said.
"Yes mother." Simone whimpered at the sound of her voice. It was high pitched. She wanted to walk up to her but Connor stopped her.
"You haven't seen you're daughter in 15 years and you come walking in here trying to order her around? You know where you can hang you're coats. I suggest you hang them there your selves if you would like to stay here." Connor had his hand on Simone's shoulder. She had to suppress a laugh despite everything.
"And who, may I ask are you?" Uncle Randy spoke up.
"I am her soon to be husband." Connor replied not taking his eyes of his mother. It was like staring contest with a cat. The last one to look away would be the dominating one. Mrs Harris looked away first. HA Triumph number one. Connor thought.
Mrs Harris ignored the smug look on Connor's face and turned to Simone.
"I take it you have the beds ready? We will be staying here for a week." Mrs Harris took of her gloves by shortly pulling on the top of each finger.
"I... I... I..." Simone started but didn't have the guts to say it. Connor softly squeezed her shoulder. "You're not staying here." Simone said softly
"What's that child?"
Simone cleared her throat "You're not staying here."
"We bloody well are." Her father took a step forward and Simone took a step back. Connor felt her shiver.
"Okay that's it." He said calmly. "Simone told you she didn't want you to stay and you aren't. So why don't you enlighten us with the reason you came here?" Connor said feeling anger build inside.
The three of them took place at one of the table's and motioned them to sit down as well. Carefully Simone pulled a chair towards the table while holding Connor's hand. Her hands were sweating. God why did these people still have such an impact on her? She sat down and Connor stood behind her leaning against another table.
"As I said in the letter, we forgive you for everything and we want to reengage our relationship." Mrs Harris sounded as if she was talking about a business transfusion.
Simone had enough. "What do you mean forgive ME? After all you put me through?" Simone turned to face her uncle who had been staring at her with a rancid smile on his face. "All YOU put me through." Simone stood up "You arrogant asshole sitting there pretending nothing happened." Connor took a couple of steps back. His girl was back. "I was 10 years old you son of a bitch. I hate you!" Her fist collided with her uncle's nose. A funny cracking sound filled the room, and blood flowed from his nose.
"You bitch." Her uncle yelled grabbing his nose "You wanted me to, you know that!"
"I was 10 years old you stupid prick! How could I want to? I still played with dolls." Simone yelled back at him her eyes shooting fire. "And now you sit the fuck down!"
Lucy smiled. She was happy Simone finally got to say what she wanted too for all these years.
Simone walked towards the bar; she bent down and looked for her gun. She had one stashed here just in case something happened. Like it did one year ago with the Italian mob. She found the gun, took it but waited a moment before standing up. She felt anger building up inside her. She stood up holding the gun tight in her hand. Connor saw Simone walking away from the bar, and while she walked she lifted her arm and aimed at her uncle.
Her uncle backed away from her. "Now you will receive me." Simone said. "Get down on your knees!" She yelled. Connor stepped forward and Mrs Harries cried "Take that gun away from her!" Connor smiled
"Fucking A! I love this shit." Murph yelled.
Connor looked at Murph "Shall we teach her the family prayer?"
"Aye why not. Lucy can listen and learn as well." Murph said taking Lucy's hand and walked over to Simone and Connor.
Connor nodded. Simone looked up at him.
"Right repeat after me... And Sheppard's we shall be..."
"And Sheppard's we shall be..."
"No please! I'm sorry!" Randy pleaded.
"For thee my lord for thee."
"Do something!" Randy yelled at Mr and Mrs Harris, who sat there stunned.
"For thee my lord for thee... power hath descended forth from thy hand?"
Connor laughed and nodded
"Our feet may swiftly carry out thy command..." Simone and Connor said together
"We shall flow a river forth to thee... teeming with souls shall it ever be..." They finished the last sentence together...
"I said I was bloody sorry didn't I?" Randy said whimpering
"In nomine patri, et fili..." Simone said while the others let her finish the job. "Spiritus sancti." Simone shot once, right between the eyes. "Well I guess sorry wasn't good enough."
Mr Harris caught Mrs Harris who fainted before she hit the ground.
Murph gave a little scream of excitement making Lucy look up at him. "What? It just get's me all excited okay?"
"You will go to jail for that! You do know that don't you." Simone looked up from the body and aimed her gun at her father.
"Let's do it this way... I will let you go alive... pathetic as you are... And you burry that bastard in silence... Or talk... and I WILL come and kill you both. And don't think I won't because you just saw me kill him." Simone said.
Her father looked as if he was debating with himself then nodded shortly. Mrs Harris just came back to reality. "You... you ungrateful child!"
Simone threw her gun on the floor. "You just get OUT! Mr Harris will fill you in on the deal we made... We don't want to see you here again." Connor said speaking up for Simone.
Mrs Harris looked scared.
"And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil."
Time Laps: It's been a year since the yakavetta had kidnapped the girls. Steven had finally moved back to Canterbury, he had a girl there he hooked back up with when she was in Ireland. Lucy had moved out and moved in with Murph, Connor moved in with Simone. Not that much changed there.
Things between Simone and Connor were great. Especially since that night, they'd grown closer if that was even possible. Where ever you saw Simone Connor was near. He wouldn't let her out of his sight, to great annoyance of Simone at some times. She told him to quit being so damn protective. Connor was hurt, and Simone made it up to him. Several times.
Lucy and Murph hardly ever argued. Except when it came to Liam. After she had the near death experience, she called Liam. Not to tell him what happened but she couldn't help to see this as a second chance. She didn't want to let him down. Murph however huffed and puffed whenever Liam called. So Lucy told him once and for all, that she and Liam were just friends. After all they'd been through he should know that. So now Murph just huffs and puffs without letting Lucy know.
Christmas was drawing near. It was snowing and Simone loved every second of it. She put a Christmas tree up in the pub.
"Nice job on the decoration Love." Connor came in, brushing snowflakes of his coat. He put the bags on the counter and went to give Simone a kiss.
"I know... Who rocks? That would be me." She said her hands on her hips. "What did you buy?" Simone asked trying to look into the bags.
"Those would be Christmas presents. Which you cannot see off course." Connor laughed when he saw Simone's face.
"Aaaw no fair!" she pouted.
"Hello hello!" Lucy said walking inside, Murph followed.
"Hey!" Simone hugged her best friend. Then went to give Murph a hug.
"Murph, could you help me get these bags upstairs?" Connor asked.
Murph nodded and walked upstairs with Connor.
Simone and Lucy sat down at the bar.
"How are things?" Simone asked
"Great, couldn't be better actually."
"Dare I say it our lives almost seem normal!" Simone replied
"Oh please don't jinx it, Murph is getting restless, we had to lay low for a while and he keeps checking the papers. But nothing bad seems to be happening." Lucy answered giving Simone a lit cigarette and lighting herself one.
Simone laughed. "Connor doesn't look for it, I told him he shouldn't look for trouble, it usually finds us."
"Yeah you're right about that." Lucy replied smiling
Meanwhile Connor and Murph were upstairs.
"Did you buy what I asked you too?" Murph asked Connor searching the bags.
"Aye I did. They are going to love it." Connor searched his pockets and pulled out 2 jewellery boxes.
"Love it? They are going to freak! In a good way off course. God I hope so any way." Murph said looking at Connor who laughed.
"Off course they will."
"Where are you going to ask her?" Murph asked opening the box to check if this was the one for Lucy. He looked at the silver ring which bared 2 hands holding a heart and a crown on top of the heart.
"I will take her out for a walk to the park in about an hour. She loves the snow so I am going to ask her there." Connor's mind drifted off for a second. "What about you?" he asked
"I have made arrangements for a nice dinner, which will be set up at home. I will ask her there." Murph said grinning at his elder brother.
Connor stuck his hand out to his brother. Murph took it and Connor pulled him into a manly embrace. "Good luck." He said. He walked off to change his clothes and Murph went down to the pub.
"Lucy?"
Lucy looked up and saw Murph walking up to her. "Listen, I've got a surprise for you but we have to leave now."
Lucy looked at Simone both eyebrows raised.
"Well go on!" Simone said smiling "And call me." She mouthed.
Lucy and Murph walked out. The wind blew in a cold December breeze. Simone drew a deep breath. Then Connor came down.
"You fancy a walk?" Connor asked holding out her coat.
"Yay! I do!" Simone put on her coat, wrapped a scarf around her neck and put on a cute hat, and Connor took her hand. They closed the pub behind them and slowly walked. Simone smiled at the snow which gently fell down. Connor watched her smiling.
"What?" Simone asked grinning
"Nothing." Connor said
After a couple of minutes they arrived in the park. Connor walked up to a tree.
"Do you remember this tree?" he asked
"Yes... That's the tree where we had our first date." Simone replied
Connor held out his hand and Simone took it. He hugged her underneath the tree, snow still silently falling from the sky.
"Simone?" Connor pulled back a bit to look at her "we've been together for almost 2 years now, we've been through more then any other person would have to in one lifetime."
Simone nodded looking puzzled.
"Since that day you were kidnapped I have known for sure you are the one for me." Connor got down on one knee and pulled out a little box. Simone gasped and put her hands on her mouth. "Will you marry me?"
Simone looked at him with a sparkle in her eyes. "I do!" He stood up with a little jump; lifted her up and twirled her around in the snow. He gently lowered her and kissed her. "I love you." He said softly "And I love you," Simone said crying and laughing while Connor put the ring on her finger. It was a white gold ring with 2 diamonds in it. A blue and a pink one melted together. Simone looked at her hand and back at Connor.
Murph and Lucy arrived at his apartment. Lucy had been asking him all the way down there what her surprise was.
"We're here." Murph said he opened the door and Lucy saw a small table, with 2 lit candles on it, and a waiter standing besides it.
"Oh Murph!" Lucy kissed him. "That's so sweet." Murph grinned at the smile of his girlfriend.
They sat down to eat a bit, chatted while eating. When desert came and went Murph was getting nervous. He would have to ask her. The waiter had left the building. Murph asked him to pick this stuff up in the morning.
"I uhm... ever since the first day I laid eyes on you... I loved you." He took her hand. "I can't bare the thought of live with out you. I never felt like this for anyone I've ever met..." Murph got up and got down on one knee. He pulled out the box and Lucy gasped. "This is a Claddagh ring. Tradition is if the ring is worn on your left hand with the crown turned outward you're spoken for. Lucy I love you and I never want us to be apart. Will you marry me?" Lucy had tears in her eyes he actually bought her a Claddagh ring. "I do!" Murph put the ring on her left hand while kissing her. He made sure the ring's crown was turned outward. He looked at the ring on her finger, and back to Lucy, who was crying and laughing at the same time.
Connor and Simone walked back to the pub. Simone couldn't keep her eyes of her ring. She kept looking, giggling, and looking again. Connor just smiled. It made him happy if she was. And it looked like they were both on top of the world right now. They arrived at the pub and Connor opened the door. They walked inside. "Do you want something to drink before we go up?" Simone asked looking at him
"I'd rather do something else." He replied holding her.
"Is that so now Mr McManus? And what did you have in mind?"
"Well soon to be Mrs McManus, I thought we should go check on the bed's mattress maybe it's not feeling well."
"Oh yes we couldn't have a sick mattress, we should check it." Simone said grinning.
Connor and Simone ran up to the apartment and playfully kissed and took of each other's clothes. They worked they're way up to the bed, tripped and fell on to it. They both had their shirts of. Simone had 2 nice scars on her shoulder shaped like a triangle. Connor bends forward and kissed them both. Then looked up at Simone and kissed her on the lips.
Murph and Lucy were having a good time as well. Lucy had been very pleased with Murph remembering she loved the Claddagh ring. They were in bed wrapped in each other's arms. Murph felt Lucy shiver, and pulled the blanket over her arms. He kissed her bare shoulder and her neck.
"I love you Murph McManus." Lucy closed her eyes. This had been a long day indeed.
"I love you too." He smiled, he stroked her hair absentmindly. Every time he thought about the moment Lucy said I do, his stomach gave a jolt.
The next morning Lucy woke up and noticed Murph was missing. She got up and thought about the day before. She smiled and looked at her hand. It really was the greatest thing that ever happened to her. She walked to the kitchen and saw Murph made breakfast for her. A little vase with a single red rose stood in the middle of the kitchen table.
"Good morning love," Murph said smiling so bright Lucy thought she'd had to shield her eyes.
"Good morning. You've been busy." Lucy sat down and took the cup of coffee Murph handed her.
"Aye, I know. I wanted to spoil my bride to be." Murph kissed her and sat down himself.
After they'd eaten breakfast they took a shower and got dressed. Christmas was in a few days and they were sleeping over at Simone and Connor's place. Lucy had to work with Simone and this way it was easier. Besides she wanted to tell her their great news.
When Lucy and Murph arrived they saw Simone sitting on Connor's lap, her arms around his neck. They were laughing.
"Good morning to you both." Lucy said when she walked in.
"Hey." Simone walked up to Lucy and at the same time they yelled "I'm getting married, what your getting married too? Stop copying me!" Then they laughed, they stuck their hands in each others faces to admire each others ring. Connor and Murph winked. Mouthed congratulations to each other and looked at their woman.
"Oh I love your ring." Simone said looking at it "I like mine better though."
"Oh no, mine is better, yours is cute!" Lucy said joking "And uhm I brought your mail inside." Lucy handed her best friend the mail and Simone walked through it.
"Bill, bill, bill... god people it's Christmas. Ah a postcard from Steven. It says: Hope all of you are okay. Me and Becca are great. Have a wonderfull Christmas, we will come by some day next year! I bought a Tigger card, I know Lucy like's Tigger. Call you soon, Love Steven and Becca. That's sweet innit?" Simone handed Lucy the card. "Ah more bills, and a letter." Simone looked at the handwriting, and couldn't make out from whom it was. The stamp showed Canterbury. "Who would write me a letter from Canterbury? Except Steven but I think it's a big deal he wrote a card." Simone opened the letter and started reading the first line. She went ghostly white. "What is it? Who's it from?" Lucy asked
Simone ignored Lucy's question and sat down reading the letter out loud.
"Dear Simone,
I know we haven't been the greatest parents you could imagine, but after Steven has been to your pub, we decided we would forgive you for everything you've done. We will come by on the 1st of January, to see how you live. Be sure to have the beds ready. You're uncle Randy will be joining us, so make sure you have 2 beds at the ready, I thought it would be good for you and your uncle to burry you're differences.
Sincerely yours
Your mother."
"You've got to be fucking kidding me!" Simone said after finishing the letter. "What? They will forgive ME for all I've done?"
"That's so naïve. She's always been a stuck up bitch that mother of yours." Lucy took the letter and read it again.
"No..." Now Simone really looked white. "God no... What's the date?" Simone ran to the bar and frantically searched for a calendar.
"It's the 19th. Still 2 weeks before they'll get here..." Connor said. He had followed her and was holding her arms now. Simone broke loose and walked upstairs. Connor confused as he was by Simone's reaction followed her upstairs. He found her sitting on the couch head in her hands. He sat down next to her.
"Care to tell me what's bugging you?" Connor asked
When Simone lifted her head Connor saw she'd been crying. "I told you I was raped when I was 10 years old." Connor nodded "It was Uncle Randy who did it. He was the reason my parents kicked me out, the reason I was a disgrace to my family. And that stupid cow is bringing him to my house. My parents I could've dealt with. But him... Connor I can deal with him." Simone talked very fast and tears streamed down her face, she kept whipping them off with a pissed look in her eyes.
"Ok, calm down." Connor said
"Calm down? How am I supposed to calm down?"
She lifted her hand to wipe away the tears but Connor beat her to it and wiped them away with his thumb. Simone calmed down. This was supposed to be a happy day. Her first day as his fiancé. They just had to ruin her life.
"First of all," Connor began as soon as he saw Simone had calmed down. "We don't have to let them in." Simone opened her mouth but Connor went on ignoring the fact she wanted to talk "second of all, I will deal with them. You don't have to see them if you don't want too." Connor leaned in to kiss her.
"But you don't know my father. He is big and tall. And my uncle..." Simone's voice died away as she suddenly had a flashback of what he had done to her. She suddenly felt like she was 10 years old again, she pulled her legs up and hugged them, staring into the living room. Connor didn't know what to do then just hold her. Simone's body was shocking as she cried her eyes out. The last time she cried like this was when she arrived at Lucy's house, the day she'd been kicked out by her parents.
"I think I can take them..." Connor whispered. Simone looked up to face Connor. "I'm sorry for the fact my past came back to bite me in the ass."
"You don't have to say you're sorry. It's not your fault. You're parents shouldn't have thrown you out. If Murph did something like that to my child I would shoot him in the head. You're parents are idiotic for letting a sweet girl like you go, and for not believing you. And that's exactly what I will tell them."
"Connor? Doesn't my uncle qualify as an evil man?" Simone looked at him, with a whole other look in her eyes. Her eyes went from sad to pissed, it was her "saint" look.
"Well... he does actually."
Simone turned around to sit between his legs. "No worries then. It's still 2 weeks till they get here. I will try not to let them ruin my Christmas which I will be spending with the people I love and who love me."
Connor kissed her neck. "You are very right." His mind was doing overtime thinking about what Simone had said. She was right. Evil man...dead man.
The days past fairly quickly and before they knew it, Christmas was here. Simone and Lucy had set the pub up with one long table and invited Liam and Agent Smecker.
"Hello, Merry Christmas!" Liam shouted when he came in. He bought both the men a bottle of whiskey, which they thanked him for, and for the girls...
"Aaaw Liam that's so sweet." Simone said kissing him on the cheek and then turning around to show Connor the necklace Liam bought. It was silver with little stones in all kind of colours.
"And you..." Liam said pulling a smaller gift out of his bag. He gave it to her. Lucy opened it and it contained a bracelet. It was gold and had little hearts hanging from it.
"Liam, I can't take this." Lucy said. Murph looked at what Lucy was holding and totally freaked.
"What the hell are you playing at?" Murph asked Liam
"What do you mean?" Liam asked with an innocent look on his face. Simone wanted to jump right in but Connor pulled her back. "Let them sort this out."
"What the fuck do you mean what I fucking mean?" Murph said reaching his boiling point. "That's the sort of gift you give someone you're in love with." Lucy turned to Murph and put her hand on his face. "I will handle this if you don't mind." Lucy then turned to Liam again. "Let's go upstairs we need to talk." Liam followed Lucy, and Murph wanted to come with but Connor stepped in front of him. "Best to let them talk Murph."
"I can't let them go there with just the two of them."
"Trust her; she knows what she's doing." Simone answered
"It's not her I don't trust." Murph said sitting down against his own free will."
Lucy stood in front of Liam who sat himself down on the couch. She paced, not entirely sure how she should put this.
Lucy started "Liam I..." just as Liam said "Lucy I..." then both "you first."
Lucy smiled. "Seriouly you go first."
"I think I'm in love with you" Lucy felt as if she were Pearl harbour, after the bombing. She sat down next to him.
"You what?" Lucy asked
"I am in love with you, and I couldn't sit around waiting till you dump Murph."
"I am not dumping Murph." Lucy said faintly
They sat quietly next to each other on the couch, Lucy turned to look at him. Liam leaned in for a kiss but Lucy backed away.
"What is it you want exactly?" Lucy asked feeling her colour rising.
"I don't know." Liam said his ego hurt.
"Oh Bullocks," Lucy said to Liam "If you didn't know what you wanted, then why tell me this?"
"I seriously don't know, except for the fact I couldn't live with the fact you and Murph are together.
"The day you know what you want there will probably be a fucking parade; 76 bloody trombones." Lucy said sneering, and then sighed.
"Lucy, I swear I didn't mean to cause trouble."
"Liam... I am getting married." Lucy said
"What?" Liam seemed dumbstruck. "But you can still call it off right?"
"I won't call it off Liam," Lucy said getting frustrated "I love Murph. And I don't love you the way you love me."
"But..."
"This discussion is over Liam." Lucy turned on her heel and walked out. Liam waited for a second and followed her. When they reached the bottom of the stairs, Liam grabbed Lucy's arm and whirled her round. When she faced him he kissed her on the mouth. Lucy struggled to get loose and when she did she slapped him in the face. "Don't you ever fucking try to do that again!" She said
Murph heard the commotion and went to see what happened. He saw Lucy with a red face of anger and her lipstick on Liam's mouth. In a split second he punched Liam in the face, and then kicked him against his knees making him grab his knee in agony.
"Don't you ever come near Lucy again, or I swear I will break every fucking bone in your body." Murph said.
Liam stood up and looked at him with a funny look in his eyes. "Can't blame a guy for trying?"
"Want to bet on that?" Murph asked
"No I am not a betting man. I will go now." Liam grabbed his coat and walked out.
Simone and Connor had been watching it all happen from behind the bar. Lucy had joined them at the bar and was looking sad.
"Merry fucking Christmas." Lucy said when Murph sat down next to her.
"It's okay love. You actually can't blame him for falling in love with you, I did." Murph said putting an arm around her. Lucy produced a smile. "I am glad I choose you..." and kissed him.
"How about we eat something, dinner is getting cold." Simone said putting a stop to the silence.
"Shouldn't we wait for Smecker to come?" Lucy asked
"No he just called he couldn't make it. Something about a stupid fairy fuck and cuddling." Connor said raising his eyebrow's confused. "I so don't want to know what he meant by that."
Simone laughed at Connor. "He's probably getting laid no doubt."
"Okay, I so didn't want to hear that." Connor said frowning.
"Well that leaves the four of us then, let's eat." Lucy said
They ate, they laughed and they had fun. Simone and Lucy both sighed happily when the men were cleaning off the diner table. They had changed seats so they sat next to each other.
"I'm so happy right now." Lucy said
"Even after the whole L incident?" Simone didn't mention Liam's name afraid she would piss of Murph again if he heard her, and she didn't want to spoil a fantastic evening.
"Oh yeah well I didn't see that one coming that's for sure. But I told him, I'm with Murph and I am not breaking up with him. We have a great relationship, and I don't want to mess it up. Besides, I don't see Liam saving us from Yakavetta." Lucy answered in reply.
Simone remembered the letter her parents had sent her. She thought about the day getting closer every second. She could've called to say they shouldn't come, but some how she wanted to confront them. She wanted to tell them how she felt all those years, how much hatred she felt for them. Her stomach turned when she thought about facing her Uncle, and about what she wanted to do to him. Make him suffer. Simone was shaken out of her thoughts by Lucy who asked her why she had that funny look in her eyes. Not wanting to share her thoughts just yet she smiled and said nothing was bothering her.
The days after that flew by. She didn't think much about it anymore because she didn't get a chance to. The pub was loaded with people every single night. Especially tonight, 31st of December. It was 2 minutes before midnight and the New Year was about to start. Connor and Simone were very busy giving everyone Champagne as were Lucy and Murph. When the countdown started they went to stand outside.
Connor put his arm around her shoulders as she put her arms around his waist. "10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1...Happy Newyeaaaaar!" They yelled.
Murph turned to Lucy "Happy new year..." and they kissed. Connor and Simone looked at each other "Happy new year..." He kissed her passionately "Glad I am here with you." Connor said then kissed her on the forehead and looked at her smiling. Simone laughed "Yes you can go play with your fireworks. But be careful." Lucy walked up to Simone and gave her a great big hug. "Happy new year!" They clanked their glasses. "To us..." Simone said and Lucy smiled "Best friends year number 19." They watched as Connor and Murph shot one after the other one of the most beautiful fireworks. When they were done, Simone and Lucy had already cleaned up the pub. It was 3 o'clock AM.
"How was it boys? Had fun?" Lucy asked grinning.
"As a matter of fact, yes." Murph said grinning back
"Making a man happy isn't that hard now is it?" Simone said
"No just give them fireworks and they are little boys once again."
"Well it's a good thing to feel young again." Connor said.
"I don't know about you guys, but I'm going to bed." Simone smiled at them and took Connors hand. "Want to join me?"
Connor nodded and went upstairs with her. Murph and Lucy turned of the lights and made sure everything was locked properly before going up stairs with them. They had to sleep in the living room as Simone had refurnished her bedroom when Lucy moved out. The couch was now transformed to a 2 person's bed.
Murph took of his shirt and Lucy was watching him. She moved closer to him and put her hand on his chest. "You look so sexy in just those jeans..." Murph didn't answer. He raised his hands and put them on either side of her face. He held her look for a moment and kissed her. Lucy wrapped her arms round his waist. Murph stopped kissed and looked at the bedroom door where Simone and Connor were sleeping. It was closed so Murph smiled at Lucy and kissed her again. He pulled off her shirt and Lucy unbuttoned his jeans. They got into the bed and Murph laid down next to her his left arm grabbing her shoulder and pulled her on top of him. Lucy flashed him a smile and Murph smiled back. He loved her so much. He couldn't keep his hands of her. He closed his eyes and bit on his lip. Lucy looked at him thinking he looked so adorable. She kissed him passionately and before she broke loose she softly bit his lip. She never was this happy except when she was when she was with him......
The next morning Simone woke very early. She didn't wake Connor but got out of bed, got showered and dressed. She cleaned the pub and decided she'd go for a walk. She was very nervous. Today her parents would come by with her Uncle. She walked for hours on end, through the park; she stopped for a minute at the tree where Connor had asked her to marry him. She checked her watch. It was 6 o'clock PM already! She walked on, and decided to go back to the pub. When she got there Connor, Lucy and Murph started talking to her at the same time. "Where the fuck have you been?' Lucy yelled "We were worried sick!" Murph said "Where HAVE you been? Bed empty, no note!" Connor said pulling her into a tight embrace then checking if she was okay.
"Wow, relax... I was just out for a walk. I took a while that's true, but I am not a baby anymore." Simone said frowning.
Lucy sighed relieved. "I thought something happened to you or something." She said still clutching her heart.
"Why didn't you leave a note?" Connor asked now taking her coat.
"I don't know, I just needed time to think. Jees..." Although she tried to sound annoyed she was touched. They really cared for her and it made her feel good. She smiled at them. "So, are you mad?" She asked
"No... but I do need a drink... or two..." Murph answered before anyone else could.
A strong voice made Simone freeze on the spot.
"There will be no drinking before 9 o'clock young man."
"Who the hell are you to decide?" Murph said wanting to walk up to him but Lucy held him back
"Mr Harris." Lucy said "Mrs Harris."
"Lucy." The both answered coldly.
Simone turned round to face them taking a deep breath. She wanted to keep her cool for the time being. She turned round and saw her parents and her Uncle standing there. If she hadn't recognized the sound of her father's voice she wouldn't have recognized him. She remembered him as being a tall, big man. But truth was, he wasn't all that big and tall. He was a normal sized man, with a bit of a belly. He was going bald. Her mother's face hadn't changed a bit. It looked like she was eating a lemon. Her uncle didn't change much either. She wanted to shoot him right here and now, but she didn't want her sweet revenge go to waste. Besides, she didn't have a gun on her.
"What are you waiting for child? Take my coat." Her mother said.
"Yes mother." Simone whimpered at the sound of her voice. It was high pitched. She wanted to walk up to her but Connor stopped her.
"You haven't seen you're daughter in 15 years and you come walking in here trying to order her around? You know where you can hang you're coats. I suggest you hang them there your selves if you would like to stay here." Connor had his hand on Simone's shoulder. She had to suppress a laugh despite everything.
"And who, may I ask are you?" Uncle Randy spoke up.
"I am her soon to be husband." Connor replied not taking his eyes of his mother. It was like staring contest with a cat. The last one to look away would be the dominating one. Mrs Harris looked away first. HA Triumph number one. Connor thought.
Mrs Harris ignored the smug look on Connor's face and turned to Simone.
"I take it you have the beds ready? We will be staying here for a week." Mrs Harris took of her gloves by shortly pulling on the top of each finger.
"I... I... I..." Simone started but didn't have the guts to say it. Connor softly squeezed her shoulder. "You're not staying here." Simone said softly
"What's that child?"
Simone cleared her throat "You're not staying here."
"We bloody well are." Her father took a step forward and Simone took a step back. Connor felt her shiver.
"Okay that's it." He said calmly. "Simone told you she didn't want you to stay and you aren't. So why don't you enlighten us with the reason you came here?" Connor said feeling anger build inside.
The three of them took place at one of the table's and motioned them to sit down as well. Carefully Simone pulled a chair towards the table while holding Connor's hand. Her hands were sweating. God why did these people still have such an impact on her? She sat down and Connor stood behind her leaning against another table.
"As I said in the letter, we forgive you for everything and we want to reengage our relationship." Mrs Harris sounded as if she was talking about a business transfusion.
Simone had enough. "What do you mean forgive ME? After all you put me through?" Simone turned to face her uncle who had been staring at her with a rancid smile on his face. "All YOU put me through." Simone stood up "You arrogant asshole sitting there pretending nothing happened." Connor took a couple of steps back. His girl was back. "I was 10 years old you son of a bitch. I hate you!" Her fist collided with her uncle's nose. A funny cracking sound filled the room, and blood flowed from his nose.
"You bitch." Her uncle yelled grabbing his nose "You wanted me to, you know that!"
"I was 10 years old you stupid prick! How could I want to? I still played with dolls." Simone yelled back at him her eyes shooting fire. "And now you sit the fuck down!"
Lucy smiled. She was happy Simone finally got to say what she wanted too for all these years.
Simone walked towards the bar; she bent down and looked for her gun. She had one stashed here just in case something happened. Like it did one year ago with the Italian mob. She found the gun, took it but waited a moment before standing up. She felt anger building up inside her. She stood up holding the gun tight in her hand. Connor saw Simone walking away from the bar, and while she walked she lifted her arm and aimed at her uncle.
Her uncle backed away from her. "Now you will receive me." Simone said. "Get down on your knees!" She yelled. Connor stepped forward and Mrs Harries cried "Take that gun away from her!" Connor smiled
"Fucking A! I love this shit." Murph yelled.
Connor looked at Murph "Shall we teach her the family prayer?"
"Aye why not. Lucy can listen and learn as well." Murph said taking Lucy's hand and walked over to Simone and Connor.
Connor nodded. Simone looked up at him.
"Right repeat after me... And Sheppard's we shall be..."
"And Sheppard's we shall be..."
"No please! I'm sorry!" Randy pleaded.
"For thee my lord for thee."
"Do something!" Randy yelled at Mr and Mrs Harris, who sat there stunned.
"For thee my lord for thee... power hath descended forth from thy hand?"
Connor laughed and nodded
"Our feet may swiftly carry out thy command..." Simone and Connor said together
"We shall flow a river forth to thee... teeming with souls shall it ever be..." They finished the last sentence together...
"I said I was bloody sorry didn't I?" Randy said whimpering
"In nomine patri, et fili..." Simone said while the others let her finish the job. "Spiritus sancti." Simone shot once, right between the eyes. "Well I guess sorry wasn't good enough."
Mr Harris caught Mrs Harris who fainted before she hit the ground.
Murph gave a little scream of excitement making Lucy look up at him. "What? It just get's me all excited okay?"
"You will go to jail for that! You do know that don't you." Simone looked up from the body and aimed her gun at her father.
"Let's do it this way... I will let you go alive... pathetic as you are... And you burry that bastard in silence... Or talk... and I WILL come and kill you both. And don't think I won't because you just saw me kill him." Simone said.
Her father looked as if he was debating with himself then nodded shortly. Mrs Harris just came back to reality. "You... you ungrateful child!"
Simone threw her gun on the floor. "You just get OUT! Mr Harris will fill you in on the deal we made... We don't want to see you here again." Connor said speaking up for Simone.
Mrs Harris looked scared.