"Your sins." The faint voice of John echoed in her mind. The smell of blood and ink, poisoning her veins. "Must be exposed. Your ability to not understand is astonishing."

Rook rolled her heavy eyes, the yellowish and green atmosphere sparkling with bliss. She coughed, his silhouette going from blurry to full distinctive. He smirked, lowering his gaze as his head titled from side to side, his blue sharp eyes travelling from her face to her chest. "You can confess, Deputy. I'm good at keeping secrets."

She stuttered as she took a deep breath, blinking nonstop as his hands kindly cupped her face, eyes switching between one another. He chortled, thumbs caressing both her cheeks as he took a few steps back, still with that smirk plastered on his face. "I will give you a proper baptism."

"Hey guys? She's waking up." Sharky's head tilted as the deputy, pushed his face away from her. "You okay?"

"Wha…. what happened?"

"You've been in the cold for weeks, dep. Whatever John did to you, it wasn't good. I mean I thought you were turning into an Angel."

"Come on, Sharky. Let her breathe." Mary said, sitting next to the deputy's side. "Stay down." She pressed her shoulder down. "You're still too fragile."

"I mean, he must have done something really fucked up, to leave her like this. The whole peggies are celebrating your state."

"Sharky?" Mary exhaled.

"Yeah?"

"Go get me a glass of water."

"Okay."

"I need to-!"

"You need to stay down." Mary protested. "You have heavy doses of bliss still in you. You should keep resting. Don't worry about the things. We got it."

"I don't want to."

Mary stopped at the door, smiling." It's best if you stay down. I'll be right back." With that said, Mary left the room, closing the door smoothly.

The deputy heard Mary shushing away Sharky, who were complaining about having the glass of water in his hand. Their voices getting deeper and faint as she stared at the ceiling. Passing her hand through her eyes, the deputy breathed out shakily as she felt her body tingling. Her hands automatically pushed away the weight off of her.

Her hands started to wobble as she stared at John with her mouth open and eyes dilated. His eyes looking down at her before he pressed his lips on her neck, his messy hair tickling her skin. She closed her eyes, turning her face to the other side as his hands dutifully ran down from her sides to the knees. Hoisting them up, pressing himself further into her.

Releasing a shaky breath, the deputy sunk her fingernails onto his sides as John ran a hand on her hair, pulling her head back, trailing kisses from her chin to her mouth. He muffled her light protests as he pressed his lips harder, hands getting more controlling. He breathily chortled, lips kissing his way down to her belly button. She pulled his hair, looking down at him malicious lustful eyes. "Do you still want to keep going?"

She blinked down at him, breathing inconsistently, body completely shaking and ready. "Stop."

"Heh." He got on his knees, the bulge in his pants salient through his dark jeans. He ran a hand on his sweaty hair, his tattoos mockingly dancing on his body. "One moment you're more than willing to engage in lust and in the next you're resentful." He smiled, snorting as he left the bed, his steps echoing in the dark reddish room. He stopped rubbing his beard, looking at her side ways, smiling. "Here." He handed back her shirt. "Imagine the wrong things people will say, if they saw you like that."

The deputy pulled her shirt not too kindly, hearing him chuckle in joy. She dressed in a hurry, looking at him from head to toe. Getting up, she felt his hand on her wrist pulling her to him. She bumped against him, his body radiating an incredible heat level, piercing blue eyes striking her. "You still have to confess, deputy. Everyone has sins and secrets that has to be exposed. I cannot help you, if you keep them deeply buried inside of you." John mouthed, eyes gently stopping on her lips, before looking at her green ones and smiling.

She felt his thumb rubbing her wrist, breathing intensely as his distracting glittering body tried to pry her attention to it. His other hand went to her face, caressing it as he smashed his lips back onto her. Her hands went to his wrists, weakly trying to pull it away, as he led her back to the bed. The deputy evaded the bed as he fell backwards with her on top. One arm trapped on her shoulders and the other on her middle back, with legs intertwined. He kissed her until he had to catch his breath, feeling her lips slightly brush against his cheek. John chuckled, gasping softly when she tried to move, her pressure sending him electric shocks. "Ah deputy." He said, one hand on her cheek. "The more I look at you, the filthier you get."

"Huuuuuuuh. Whoever you were dreaming with, it must be one hell of a guy." Mary said, a trail of food on her hands. "You good?"

The deputy blinked as she sat down, looking around the room and then at her wrists. "The fuck?"

"You know…. never mind. I brought you some food." She smiled, setting the trail on the nightstand and siting at the bed's end. "I think the effect of the bliss is gone. You can eat and start killing peggies again."

The deputy swallowed dryly, rubbing her eyes as her numb body completely got used to the bed. "How long have I been out?"

Mary looked at the wooden floor, pursing her lips, hands gripping the blankets. "When I came back you were fast asleep so…I thought it was the best to leave you rest for a little longer. You got shot twice and heavily drugged…. So…. you've practically been out for a few weeks and one day."

"Where's the others?"

"They're fine." She nodded and smiled. "We thought we had lost them but they're okay."

The deputy leaned her head against the beadboard in relief. No one was lost in that fight. That's good. That's reassuring. "Dep?" She opened her eyes, looking at Mary who still had her eyes on the floor. "Yeah?"

"Who were you dreaming with?" Mary stared. "I mean…. You were having a hot dream…. Just asking."

The deputy shook her head, shrugging her shoulders "I don't remember honestly." She lied, seeing Mary smiling and then looking at the floor.

"We…. we are throwing a celebrating party for you. Do you think you can go through it?"

"I really need to get out of the bed." She laughed, the throbbing pain of the bullet wounds, being a painful reminder that she was incapacitated. "I-!" She caught Mary staring at her, a faint smile on her lips. "Huh, are you ok?"

"Oh sorry." She laughed, putting a stand of hair behind her ear. "I'll leave you be. Oh" She stopped at the door. "Pretend I didn't tell you about the party. It's…It's supposed to be a surprise."

"Party pooper." They laughed as Mary awkwardly left the room.

The deputy sat on the bed, closing her eyes as she drank her orange juice. She had no choice than to run through the bliss field to reach her friends. "Is the bliss having another effect on me? God."

"SURPRISE." They all screamed, clapping as the deputy carefully raised her arms in the air.

"That's the most badass woman I ever met." Nick said, his accent reminding her how much she loved to hear him talk.

"I'm glad you're okay, dep." Grace smiled, placing a hand on her good shoulder. "For moments we thought we had lost you."

The deputy smiled, her heart heavy as she watched each face with appreciation and care. She grabbed a beer and raised it. "I never thought I would find family in Montana. I salute you all for keeping united and strong against these lunatics." She smiled, pursing her lips as she successfully avoided a tear. "I thank you guys for rescuing me. For not giving up on me while I was imprisoned."

"You're family, dep. We would never give up on you." Sharky said it loud as the small crowd raised their beers.

"To the deputy."

"TO THE DEPUTY." They clicked their beers together as laughed.

She smiled kindly and raised her beer. "To a free Montana."

"HELL YEAH." Music stared to blast and everyone stared to mingle. Typical Fall's End party but with a more nurture and loving meaning.

Sighing deeply, the deputy took a sip of her beer, her eyes instantly catching Hurk, leaned against the fence. She made her way to him with a smile on her lips. "Why aren't you enjoying the party, Hurk?"

Hurk looked at her, a sad smile on his lips. "It was my fault you were caught. If I had paid attention, you would never get caught."

"Tsk Hurk." The deputy smiled, giving him a small nudge with her elbow. "Shit happens. I would never blame you for it. I'm here and I'm okay."

"I know….and I'm grateful but…. Sometimes I think I'm not a good bro."

"Hey, hey, hey." She lowered her eyes, smiling at him. "Life would be boring, if we didn't take risks. Besides, I know you'll always got my back. I trust you."

Hurk smiled, clicking his beer with her. "Thanks man, I'm really happy you're not mad at me. Your friendship is truly cherished. You're my bro I mean my sis. You know…. I would go on a monkey rampage, if they ever hurt you. Trust me. I would go bananas."

"Oh Hurk." The deputy laughed, leaning against the fence, taking a sip of her beer.

"Hey huh, dep?"

"Hm?" She looked at him, the beer content getting shorter and shorter.

Hurk smirked, now standing on his side. A mischievous delight tone surfacing. "I'm starting to think Mary likes me."

Her eyes found Mary who was talking with pastor Jeromy, her eyes occasionally meeting the deputy, with a smile. "I think I'm going to ask her out. Maybe I'll tell her about my old adventures in Rook Islands and Kyrat. Oh man, those were simple days." Hurk smiled, clearing his throat as he made his way to Mary.

The deputy stood with her side leaned against the fence, smiling as she saw Hurk getting rejected. She took a sip of her beer, looking at dark sky. The stars glowing peacefully, making it incredible that Montana was at war with a religious cult. "Beautiful night."

"Beautiful indeed." She smiled.

"I'm glad you're okay." Jerome smiled, slightly patting her back. "God was watching over you. Hope County still has its deputy."

The deputy smiled, watching as Jerome had left her for the barbecue. Her mind starting to get clouded when she looked at her walkie-talkie. She pursed her lips, narrowing her eyes at the name. Taking the opportunity that everyone was distracted, the deputy walked away from prying ears. "Ahhh, I'm glad you made it out."

"You're an idiot for taking me for granted, John."

"Oh, but I don't take you for granted my dear. Sometimes we have to let go to achieve our goals." He said chuckling. He might sound charming and polite but she knew how furious he was. "You will return to me after you had completed your trials, deputy. I confess I was being too rush with you. So, after I acknowledged my mistake, I let you go."

"No, you didn't. You failed to keep me under your control and now you're giving excuses to make it up for your mistakes. To avoid your brother on scolding you." She said, looking at the people." Nice try John, but next time, it will be your demise."

"If only your conviction was so simple when I gave you the chance to confess." John chuckled. "Rejecting the Father, will only proof that you and your friends won't go far to get atoned. His words are wisdom and truth."

"Your entire family is past repair, John. I see through your lies and mask. You cannot atone people when you are beyond corruption. Tainting everyone with your fear and your egoism." She glared, taking a sip of beer. "You have no right to spread the name of God for your sick purposes."

"Ah truly inspirational, deputy." John laughed. "If I didn't know you, I would have said you were a philosopher. However, I see that you're starting to get the meaning of our goal. Father believes that Eden's Gate is a step closer to you. You're in the right path."

"Delusional. Can't reason with crazy people."

"Careful deputy. Your petty insults might cause you trouble to get access to our embrace. We accept everyone who have been drowning in sin. You are not excluded…up till now. But Father believes in you, so do i." Even fuming with exasperation, John was a master of disguise. His tone was gentle and calm just like his serene face, but his intentions were beyond what he vocally expressed.

"For someone who shot me in the back, you're truly remarkable when talking about your irrational dreams and acceptance."

John stood silent. She could still hear his breathing on the other side. "I can guarantee you, deputy, that I didn't shoot you."

"Tsk." She laughed, raising her eyebrows. Shaking her head, the deputy said, a short laugh mixing with her words. "Of course, you didn't. Big brother Joseph would not waste any time on punishing his unruly baby brother."

"Even when sincerity is being put on the table your stubborn self, cannot bring itself to accept it. Deputy, we should chat more like this. I'm learning things about you in such quick pace. If you prefer do it like this, until we meet face to face, I can bend to your will."

"I'm done with you."

"Enjoy the sins of your life, Deputy. Take your time." John said before he hung up.

The deputy rolled her eyes, finishing her beer as she placed the walkie-talkie back on her pocket. As she turned around, she came face to face with Mary, who gave her another beer. "He's really the cross of our lives, isn't he?"

"A thorn to be exactly." She took the beer, tossing the empty one to the ground. "Things will go back the way it was, i promise you."

Mary smiled before walking backwards and pointing with her thumbs at the party. "Dance will help you forget about them for a bit. Do you think you got what it takes to beat up Adelaide?"

"I'm pretty sure I don't have." She laughed, considering that Adelaide has quite the reputation of a good dancer.

"Aw come on chicken." Mary laughed, as the deputy followed closely. "That doesn't seem to be the deputy I know."

Mary walked to the middle of the dancers, calling deputy out with her hands. She sighed and smiled, getting her beer snatched by Jessie, who started to drink it. Shaking her head, she made her way to Mary. People looking at them surprised to see the deputy having quite the moves. Until Adelaide started to twerk into her, making her almost lose her composure by the laughter.

A/N: Thank you to those who fav and followed. Especially you lucian87, for giving my first review of this story.