Title: When the past catches up to present

Disclaimer: I do not own George, Joey, Vincent, or pretty much everybody else. I do, however, own Megan Lezzari, but in the old case that Megan 'Maggie' Lezzari is real, I do not actually own her.

Summary: Three men, who form a hit crew, go to Las Vegas to get hired, but what happens when one of the men realizes that he knows the target? Will he try to make a mends or will he go through with the job?

A/N: This is based on the USA TV Christmas movie, three wise guys. It doesn't fit the story line exactly, but it does involve all of the characters.

A/N: This story probably sucks, but oh well. What author at one point or another doesn't think that they're story is horrible? Anybody got some ideas for the storyline? I don't want to go along exactly with the movie, so if you want to give me ideas, just remember it's a mobster/criminal-type romance story.

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"Do you two know each other?"

I hear Murray ask as Joey and I look back and forth at each other. I hadn't seen Joe in five years, but he was still the guy that I grew up with and fell in love with. He had cut his hair shorter, and had a different look on his face and in his eyes, something much tougher. It was as if Joe had been thrown into a world full of mess head first, and had no idea how to handle it. When he left, I had accepted that he was gone. I never thought Joe would be coming back, so I had moved on with my life. Now that he actually was back, I was thrown completely off stride.

"Yeah, you could say that."

"How long have you two known each other?"

"A while. Look, Shirley, I really have to get going. I'm sorry to go so soon."

I throw my coat on and practically run back out of the penthouse. As I leave, Joey acts like he wants to run after me, but stops, feeling that his duty to his job is stronger. Shirley doesn't say anything, knowing better than to step in between Murray's affairs, but Murray looks right at Joe and says,

"You go get her, Joseph."
I'm get outside, and into my car, before I let the tears begin to fall.

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Flashback

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"You know, one day we should get married."

"Married? Do you really think so?"

"Yeah, we've known each other for years upon years, why not? I mean, I love you, Maggie."

"I love you too, Joey."

I look up into his eyes, seeing that he's completely serious. I had never seen Joey as serious about something as I saw him about us getting married.

"Let's do it."

"Are you agreeing with me, Megan Lezarri?"

"Yeah, I guess I am."

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End flashback

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I wipe the tears from my eyes the best I can. I would do a little bit better of a job if I had time, but before I can even think about it, I see Joey dart out of the buildings front door, his head searching in every direction for me. Our eyes lock for a minute, asking questions to which only the other person knows the answer. He takes a step towards the car, but I decide that I can't really be put through that pain again, and speed off, leaving Joey standing there, watching me leave. I drive around the city for hours, not wanting to go home yet. As kids, we promised that we'd never end up like our parents; desperately trapped in a city where they didn't want to be. Right now, that sums up how I feel. I'm trapped in a very uncomfortable city. Joey was here and obviously working for Murray. Murray's married to my best friend, and that meant every time I went to see Shirley, I would probably see Joey. Things were definitely going to be getting more complicated.