Chapter 8:
Sunday 22nd January 2012
Rosewood, PA
0530 Hours
After all the excitement from last night. Jameson, Giuseppe and the Liars were let go from the school, the ground was still filled with puddles from the torrential rain that had engulfed the town of Rosewood.
Jameson was on his way back to the church, where he and his fire team had set up. Jameson walked down the stairs to the basement as he heard the cocking of a weapon as he said, "How long you been up, Michael?"
"Not quite, but me and Thomas have been up for a while." Alison said. Jameson smirked, "Glad to see you're all in one piece. I'm afraid, I can only stay for a few minutes."
Thomas got up as he asked, "Trouble?"
"Not quite, my family have requested me to come back to New York urgently… I can't explain but it's threatened our family home." Jameson explained.
Thomas nodded before saying, "How long will business call you away?"
"Unclear. But I will be gone for as long as they need me, you can handle things in my absence?" Jameson asked.
Thomas nodded as he said, "You're always a call away if we need you. We'll handle things. Go, family's important. Help 'em."
Jameson nodded, "Keep me updated."
Thomas and Alison nodded. There for, Jameson took his leave and headed directly for his car that was parked outside the church.
Spencer walked over and said, "You goin'?"
"My family need my help in New York City. Direct family emergency, I must go…" Jameson said. Spencer nodded before saying, "Let me go with you…"
"I don't know how long I'll be gone…" Jameson began to say. Spencer interrupted him, "I don't care… please let me help, show me New York City."
Jameson nodded, "Hop in. We should arrive by Lunch, well, I hope..."
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The pair drove back to Spencer's house so that she could shower and change out of her clothing. About an hour later, the duo drive off for New York City. Because Jameson had spent too much time out of the motel, he had taken his stuff and put it in the trunk of his car.
They drove along the main road from Rosewood as they continued on I-95 S and I-276 W. They continued on the main road as they drove through New Jersey. Once they passed Harbortown, NJ… they drove over the Outerbridge Crossing which took a direct path into Staten Island, NY.
Jameson then said, "Welcome to Staten Island." "Where are we?" Spencer asked.
"Korean War Veterans Parkway. Main road until we reach Annadale. Just got a few turns." Jameson said. Spencer nodded, "So what's the emergency with your family?"
"My sisters, an Internal Affairs investigator's been squirming around our family paperwork, they seem to think my Dad bought another house but didn't put it on the paperwork." Jameson explained.
"Why would they be interested in your father?" Spencer asked.
Jameson shrugged his shoulders, "I don't know, maybe they're trying to make us slip up, somebody in IA's probably on a power trip, maybe not."
They arrived at 492 Lipsett Ave, Jameson pulled onto the sidewalk, he then got up and walked to Spencer's side as he opened the door, Spencer got out as she saw the house, "Didn't exactly picture you to live here."
"Pulled a fast one on ya."
"To be fair, everything in this house, it's all history, making of the family. How we came to be who we are." Jameson said.
Spencer laughed as they walked into the house.
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Jameson then said, "Just give me a few minutes… just gotta shower and I'll be out quickly. There's some food around. Lena's kinda crazy about making sure we've got enough of everything."
Spencer nodded, "I got it."
Jameson stripped out of his clothing. He headed for the shower, he washed himself using a scrubbing brush. After 5 minutes of showering, he got out of the bathroom and walked into his bedroom.
After 5 minutes of drying himself, he finally got dressed. He pulled out a white dress shirt, grey trousers, he put on a dark red tie, a pair of dark suspender braces and applied his shoulder gun holster, his M9 Beretta sat comfortably in the holster as he put on his dark grey jacket.
He walked out of the bedroom to smell breakfast being done. He smirked as he saw Spencer cooking breakfast which was a breakfast frittata. Jameson smiled as she turned to see the frittata in the pan as she said, "Breakfast is ready. I boiled a pot of black coffee."
"You guessed my favourite breakfast, frittatas…" Jameson said. Spencer then said, "You said you loved frittata's as your breakfast in a letter."
"Ah, remind me to remind you what I told you in my letters to you." Jameson said with a chuckle.
Spencer laughed, "I will do that. I actually tried to cook one of these I did…" "How did that turn out?" Jameson asked.
"It was a Broccoli Feta…" Spencer said. Jameson nodded, "My sister Natalia loves those types of frittatas. You'd get along with her splendidly."
Spencer chuckled as she said, "What's breakfast like in the Bacciarelli house?" "Silent. Me or my Dad are usually reading the paper. Stefan's always first out the door of the house. Lena and Natalia are usually fighting over the fashion magazine. That's what I remember before me and my brother became Marines." Jameson said.
"My family, my Mom and Dad are usually at work, Melissa is usually up and on her laptop. I would be on my way to college by now." Spencer explained.
Jameson nodded, "Me, I would be overseas in the Marines, just doing what I do best…"
"As you always described in your letters." Spencer said. Jameson smiled, he smiled just watching Spencer, his beautiful girl, the only girl he had met that was so beautiful, so strong and amazing.
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The pair finished their breakfast, they then walked out of the house as they walked to the Church of the Holy Child.
They walked in with only 5 minutes to spare until mass began, the pair dipped a finger into the holy water as they did the sign of the cross each.
Jameson walked to the front and took a knee before saying, "In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, amen."
As Jameson walked back, he could see that several single women were flirting with him out of the corner of his eye.
As he walked to his seat, he sat next to Spencer. Jameson could see his Marine brothers, Joe and Antonio talking to each other, whilst they had listened to Father Calieri.
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Natalia and Lena were sat in front of Jameson. They had seen the brunette girl that Jameson had walked in with, Lena was surprised as she said, "I didn't know Jameson was dating somebody."
"Me neither. But I have to admit, that girl's pretty cute, the way they held each other's hand. It was romantic, I think Jameson found his special one."
"I'm surprised, most girls would drop everything to hear his voice." Lena replied. Natalia nodded, "Yeah, but Jameson, he's mighty peculiar when it comes to women."
After the end of the Mass. Jameson and Spencer stood up as Antonio walked over and said, "Master Guns."
"How are you, Gunny?" Jameson asked.
Antonio nodded, "I'm good, sir. I'm getting there."
Jameson smiled as he turned to Spencer and said, "Antonio, meet Spencer Hastings, my girl. Spencer, meet Antonio Capelli. My Marine brother in arms."
Spencer nodded with a smile and shook Antonio's hand as he said, "How do you do, Miss Hastings? Jameson is one of the finest men I've had the privilege and defined honor of knowing."
Spencer laughed, "I'm sure he is, was he always a good man?" "He's one of the best men that would never disrespect loyalty." Antonio said.
Jameson smiled at Antonio for keeping trust in him. Antonio then said, "I best be goin', see you soon, Master Guns. Nice meeting you, Ma'am."
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Antonio walked out alongside Joe. Lena and Natalia walked over as they hugged Jameson. He then said, "Lena, Natalia… meet Spencer, my girl."
Lena was shocked as she looked over at Spencer before a smile grew on her face. Lena then said, "First off, can I say, that it is lovely to meet you. Despite my older brother never saying a word about you."
Jameson rolled his eyes before saying, "Lena. Play nice, we do have guest in our presence."
Natalia silently giggled as she said, "I'm Natalia, pleased to meet you Spencer. Unlike Lena, I'm not rude or disrespectful." "Jameson told me a great deal about you." Spencer said.
"Jameson exaggerates details about me, all lies whatever he said." Natalia replied.
All 4 of them exited the church as they walked back to the house. Spencer and Natalia walked in front as Jameson and Lena walked behind.
Jameson then asked, "How bad is the present situation?" "Really bad, they're saying that Dad delved into the evidence to make extra cash." Lena replied.
"Natalia, how is she?" Jameson asked. Lena put her hands behind her back before saying, "She's worried, she doesn't show it, but I know how she's feeling."
"Great… Have you spoken to the lawyer?" Jameson asked.
Lena nodded, "The lawyer told us, that they'd be monitoring all our purchases and amounts of money we've spent for necessities, food, and other items."
"How about, me and Natalia cook Sunday dinner tonight? Take a break, you're working too hard." Jameson said. Lena smirked, "How about you do it? Whilst me and the girls just sit around and chat."
Lena walked in front of him as Jameson softly said, "I have a horrible feelin' about this."
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The small group had gotten home, Jameson went to open the door for the girls, he then got to work peeling the potatoes of the skin. Afterwards, he pulled out a pan, he put the potatoes inside with cold water and let them boil. He repeatedly set timers for each of the tasks he had done.
Spencer walked out into the kitchen; she saw Jameson working tirelessly to cook Sunday dinner, but she was enamoured by how in control he was of cooking, she saw Jameson didn't have his suit jacket on, his sleeves were rolled up halfway. She smirked and said, "Need any assistance, good sir?"
Jameson turned with a smile of his own. He noticed Spencer's blazer was off, she wore that white blouse, that he loved, it was the same blouse she wore when they first met face to face. He pushed the thought out of his head before he said, "I'm more than capable of controlling the situation."
"You seemed rather occupied." Spencer said. Jameson closed his mouth and opened before saying, "I was merely entranced."
"What were you entranced with?" Spencer asked. Jameson then said, "You. What you do to me… whenever I see you…"
Spencer cupped his cheeks and kissed him. Jameson then cupped Spencer's cheeks in his own hands as Spencer softly said, "I don't even want to think about what life would be like without you."
"All I want is to keep you safe." Jameson said.
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Dinner was finished as Jameson and Spencer helped to set the table, the siblings and Spencer all sat down as they said grace.
They began to fill their plates with the Sunday roast, Spencer then asked, "Natalia, how long have you been a model?"
"I started out as a model when I was 18. My Aunt got me into it. For the next 5 years, I modelled but it turned horrible after the deaths of Mom, Dad and Stefan. I just quit altogether. I did shoots in Chicago, LA, Massachusetts and Texas. It was pretty good, but then as I explained earlier happened." Natalia explained.
"I can't imagine losing the people you love. I don't know what would have happened if I lost the people that I love." Spencer said.
Jameson nodded as Lena said, "Don't worry, Jameson's gonna protect us all. He's our knight in armour. Our fearless hero."
Spencer smiled as Jameson felt a blush creep to his cheeks. Everybody continued to eat as Lena asked, "So, Spencer what is it that you do?"
"I study Law at college, my family are all lawyers. I've often wanted to follow in those footsteps, but I wanted to be a voice for the people instead of being a voice for the criminal." Spencer said.
Natalia smiled, "You'd make our Dad and Grandpa very happy. They'd love to hear somebody is standing up and willing to put to the dangerous criminals of this city away."
"Jameson told me a lot about how your family have all served in the New York Police Department. I'm proud of the people that go out every day to protect us all. Cops, Firefighters and Doctors. I often call them heroes every day." Spencer replied.
Everyone smiled at the table as they continued to eat and talk about their week. Jameson and Spencer didn't mention anything about A or Alison DiLaurentis.
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After Dinner, the siblings and Spencer had sat around the fire, Jameson was reading a newspaper as the doorbell was rung.
Jameson got up to open it as he saw a man in a wrinkled suit standing at the door as the man said, "Are you Jameson Bacciarelli?"
"You are…?" Jameson asked unsure. The man pulled out his badge and said, "Detective Michel Malevsky, Internal Affairs. May I come in?"
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Internal Affairs arrives on the doorstep of the Bacciarelli family! How will they all handle this affair?
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