No one knew what to say to this. An awkward silence fell while the group
tried to make sense of the truth they just learned. 'Her father? How could
any parent want to kill his own child?' Shalimar didn't understand, it all
went against the basic laws of family.
But Brennen understood all too well. Mark and him had never gotten along and a stunt like this didn't surprise him too much. But Faith had always been his 'special girl'; he would always compare Brennen to her and show him just how much of a failure he was.
"Listen, don't make a big deal out of it k? Yes he is my father, but he's also a jackass too. It wasn't totally out of the blue when I found out it was him, kind of expected it all along. oh well - I've still got family left." Faith turned to Brennen with a smile, hoping to lighten the mood. The attempt was unsuccessful which was plain to anyone if they just looked at the glare Brennen had on his face.
"Well, I guess that gives us a new task gang. Let's go to work shall we? Emma and Shal I want you two to hit the streets and see if you can find out information on the Mark guy. Jess, hit the computer." Adam looked at the Mulwray family and didn't know if he should separate the two or keep them together. The look on Brennen's face encouraged him not to make the wrong decision.
"Why don't I help Jesse, I always loved the computer." Faith gave a worried glance in Brennen's direction and then jogged after Jesse.
"Brennen, maybe you should hit the gym and cool down." Adam didn't want Brennen losing control over his emotions, it would effect his powers too much. With a grunt, Brennen turned towards his room to change for the gym.
"hey Jesse, need any help?" Faith pulled up a chair beside Jesse and looked at the computer screen already full of information screens. With a smile from Jesse she assumed that she was welcome.
After two hours of research, the two decided to take a break. Since none of the other members were done yet, they made a small lunch and talked. Jesse seemed fascinated with Brennen as a kid and Faith wanted to hear all about Mutant X and Brennen since they split. The talk finally ended when Shal and Emma showed up with nothing. With a wink and a smile Faith set off to find Brennen.
"So, I hear you do a lot of life saving here." Faith walked into Brennen's room to find him lying on the bed, deep in thought. "Jesse's told me a few storied that I should write down to savour." When he didn't reply, Faith sat down beside him. "Brennen, what's really wrong. I know the news about Mark isn't that much of a shock, so what's with the brooding?"
Brennen paused a bit before answering. "I left you with that.that freak! I just walked away, didn't call or write to make sure you were okay, just left." Faith sighed as she realized why he was so pissed off.
"Listen. I don't blame you, would have happened any way and at least you're here now. I wouldn't have had a safe place if you hadn't of run away. So chill. Forget about the past and focus on the now." Faith gave Brennen a little tickle until she got a smile. "That's better, now lets talk about fun stuff. Hmmm, how about you tell me the scoop on Jesse?"
Brennen jumped up and spun around. "Oh my god! You have a crush on Jesse?!?" He was smiling from ear to ear and watched as Faith turned bright red. "Oh don't even try to deny it. I thought you were acting funny cuz of the whole Mark thing, should have known better. This was just how you acted about Billy in 6th grade." Faith threw a pillow at him to shut him up.
"so what. You obviously aprove of Jesse or you wouldn't still be here." Faith smirked as Brennen's smile faded.
"I aprove of him as a partner, not as a boyfriend for my little sister."
Faith realized that the older brother protection status was kicking in and she couldn't help but smile. "Relax. We're only going to the club tonight. And I promise not to sleep with him until at least the third date."
Brennen almost flipped out before Faith added "Just kidding."
"You are not going to the club alone with Jesse. I'm coming." Brennen was not too pleased with his kid sister right now.
"Fine. But only if you bring Shal, cuz the two of you are obviously smitten." And Faith had to laugh at the face Brennen gave her. Oh it was going to be just like old times.
But Brennen understood all too well. Mark and him had never gotten along and a stunt like this didn't surprise him too much. But Faith had always been his 'special girl'; he would always compare Brennen to her and show him just how much of a failure he was.
"Listen, don't make a big deal out of it k? Yes he is my father, but he's also a jackass too. It wasn't totally out of the blue when I found out it was him, kind of expected it all along. oh well - I've still got family left." Faith turned to Brennen with a smile, hoping to lighten the mood. The attempt was unsuccessful which was plain to anyone if they just looked at the glare Brennen had on his face.
"Well, I guess that gives us a new task gang. Let's go to work shall we? Emma and Shal I want you two to hit the streets and see if you can find out information on the Mark guy. Jess, hit the computer." Adam looked at the Mulwray family and didn't know if he should separate the two or keep them together. The look on Brennen's face encouraged him not to make the wrong decision.
"Why don't I help Jesse, I always loved the computer." Faith gave a worried glance in Brennen's direction and then jogged after Jesse.
"Brennen, maybe you should hit the gym and cool down." Adam didn't want Brennen losing control over his emotions, it would effect his powers too much. With a grunt, Brennen turned towards his room to change for the gym.
"hey Jesse, need any help?" Faith pulled up a chair beside Jesse and looked at the computer screen already full of information screens. With a smile from Jesse she assumed that she was welcome.
After two hours of research, the two decided to take a break. Since none of the other members were done yet, they made a small lunch and talked. Jesse seemed fascinated with Brennen as a kid and Faith wanted to hear all about Mutant X and Brennen since they split. The talk finally ended when Shal and Emma showed up with nothing. With a wink and a smile Faith set off to find Brennen.
"So, I hear you do a lot of life saving here." Faith walked into Brennen's room to find him lying on the bed, deep in thought. "Jesse's told me a few storied that I should write down to savour." When he didn't reply, Faith sat down beside him. "Brennen, what's really wrong. I know the news about Mark isn't that much of a shock, so what's with the brooding?"
Brennen paused a bit before answering. "I left you with that.that freak! I just walked away, didn't call or write to make sure you were okay, just left." Faith sighed as she realized why he was so pissed off.
"Listen. I don't blame you, would have happened any way and at least you're here now. I wouldn't have had a safe place if you hadn't of run away. So chill. Forget about the past and focus on the now." Faith gave Brennen a little tickle until she got a smile. "That's better, now lets talk about fun stuff. Hmmm, how about you tell me the scoop on Jesse?"
Brennen jumped up and spun around. "Oh my god! You have a crush on Jesse?!?" He was smiling from ear to ear and watched as Faith turned bright red. "Oh don't even try to deny it. I thought you were acting funny cuz of the whole Mark thing, should have known better. This was just how you acted about Billy in 6th grade." Faith threw a pillow at him to shut him up.
"so what. You obviously aprove of Jesse or you wouldn't still be here." Faith smirked as Brennen's smile faded.
"I aprove of him as a partner, not as a boyfriend for my little sister."
Faith realized that the older brother protection status was kicking in and she couldn't help but smile. "Relax. We're only going to the club tonight. And I promise not to sleep with him until at least the third date."
Brennen almost flipped out before Faith added "Just kidding."
"You are not going to the club alone with Jesse. I'm coming." Brennen was not too pleased with his kid sister right now.
"Fine. But only if you bring Shal, cuz the two of you are obviously smitten." And Faith had to laugh at the face Brennen gave her. Oh it was going to be just like old times.