That's My Boy 4
John and Patrick were shoved into a small looking interrogation room with a table and two chairs in front of it.
"Sit" said a man behind the table and he waved the three man away.
John heard a door close behind him.
"So what's this about?" asked John boredly.
Shane chuckled. "This must be an O' Doyle"
John looked that the old man who had short white hair and dark green eyes. He had on a very expensive suit and he looked very lively.
"Yes this is John" said Patrick lowly. He was obviously uncomfortable in his father's presence.
"Oh wow little Johnny" said Shane. "So big and handsome. Haven't seen you since you were 4"
"Yeah that's all and good" said John. "But I know you didn't kidnap us for a family reunion"
"I didn't kidnap you my boy" said Shane laughing. "Just a little push"
John looked to Patrick who hadn't said anything since the introduction. He realized his father's hands were fidgeting and he appeared to be nervous. This was a very drastic change of his father that John had seen.
"Well I guess as Pat here told you he owes me some money" said Shane clearing his throat. "I need it and now"
"Yeah he told me about that" said John.
"I told you I sold the businesses to start a new life" said Patrick.
"That's all and good" said Shane. "But where's my payment"
"I don't have it" said Patrick.
"You have something" said Shane. "You're not broke boy"
"How am I supposed to live?"
"Save your excuses" said Shane disgustedly. "I had enough of them when you were younger"
He looked at John.
"I don't blame you son for changing yer name" said Shane. "You're father here is nothing but a disgrace. Was a heartache for his mother, died in her early age. Failed at everything. Then let that poor girl of his die, yer mother"
John cringed and the jaw in his mouth tightened.
"Just give me time" said Patrick.
"Ye had enough time Patrick" said the old man angrily as he slammed his fist on the table.
He went into a coughing fit. Patrick looked away and stared down at the table.
"I can help him" said John suddenly. He was willing to do anything just to get away.
Patrick looked to his son in confusion.
"Hmm" said Shane. "How?"
"We can try and get those businesses back or start a new one and I'm sure he'll have your money within three months" said John looking at Patrick.
"Three months?"
John nodded.
"That's a bit long"
"I'm sure he can do it" said John.
"All right" said Shane. "But I give you one month"
Patrick took in a deep sigh.
"And don't try to run Pat" said Shane. "I don't want to hurt the boy but I will if you don't deliver"
John was about to open his mouth when Patrick grabbed his arm and shook his head.
"Well you may go" said Shane sighing.
John and Patrick stood up and left the room.
Outside
"You didn't have to do that" said Patrick lowly.
"I know" said John. "It's my job to help people in trouble"
Patrick grabbed John's arm to keep him from walking any further. John looked at him grimly.
"I know we haven't had the best of a relationship but that meant a lot" said Patrick. "But John as you know some of my businesses aren't clean"
"And the ones you're going to open will be clean" said John. "Deliver the money you owe and stay away from my life. You're no longer apart of it"
Patrick looked a little hurt. Suddenly a car swerved towards them. It stopped with a screech and Bailey got out of the car with Grace.
"What do you think you're doing?!" cried Bailey marching up to the two men.
"Taking a lunch break" said John nonchalantly.
John could see this was not the time to mess with his Bailey. Bailey looked like he was about to pop a vein.
"He's fine we had lunch" said Patrick rolling his eyes.
"Nice choice of restaurant" said Grace still by the car.
John glared slightly at her and shook his head.
"Look I'm sorry" said John. "Can we get over it?"
He brushed past Bailey and slid into the backseat of the car. Bailey looked at Patrick for a moment.
"So what are you two doing here?" asked Bailey.
"Family matters" said Patrick with a smirk. "Nothing to be concerned about"
Bailey stalked back to the car.
20 minutes later
The whole ride back to headquarters was a silent one. First Bailey dropped John back at the diner to get his car and John wouldn't even say why his car was at the diner and he was at the warehouse.
As soon as they arrived at the headquarters Bailey went to his office slamming his door in the process. Grace got the cold shoulder from John as he made his way to his desk so she just went into the lab.
John sat at his desk deep in thought. He couldn't even think about his work. He was so angry that he would put himself in that position but he had some kind of nagging feeling that Patrick was abused…maybe emotionally or physically maybe both. He rubbed his temples in annoyance.
"Peace offering" said a voice.
John looked at wearily at Grace who stood with a cup of coffee, a blueberry muffin, and a smile.
"What for tattle telling" said John coolly.
"Aww come on" said Grace. "I was worried"
She still saw the annoyed features on his face and sighed. "Ok well I'll just go back to my office"
She started to turn.
"Grace" said John.
Grace looked at his closed eyes.
"I'll take the peace offering" said John opening them. "And I know you were worried. I shouldn't have put you in that position"
Grace smiled as she sat down and set the items on his desk. John took the coffee and took a sip.
"Grace do you think I should see Patrick again?"
Grace opened her eyes wide.
"I don't know it's your decision" said Grace. "But in my opinion, no. I don't want to see you hurt"
John sighed. "I shouldn't care. I've hated him most of my life. I guess that's the best thing for me right now. Is to not care"
A/N: Ok bland ending but I'm in the process of writing the next chapter and didn't have an ending for this one. Please review