The Aftermath

Unfortunately this chapter is again M rated due to a little violent content in the end. I'm really sorry I really tried to avoid it but in the end it was inevitable.

Brandon was just about to leave for Kelly's who was at Donna's when he heard his cell phone going of. At first he wasn't planning on answering it but the persistent ring of the phone finally persuaded him.

When he answered it and heart the tone of his sisters voice on the other side he immediately knew that something was wrong she sounded so frightened when she asked him to pick her up he just couldn't refuse, so he called Kelly and told her he would be coming a little later. Kelly hadn't asked why but by the sound of her voice he knew she was a little annoyed. Some how he couldn't blame her for it. There wedding day was getting near and there still needed a lot of things to be done that Kelly was really stressing about it. She had told him about the debacle with dresses and normally he would have found such things funny but now that he saw how much it affected Kelly there was not much fun about it anymore. But Brenda really needed him and he wasn't about to led is sister down.

He drove up to the parking space of the restaurant got out of his car and walked in to the restaurant. He spotted his sister near the bar and walked over to her. She looked so sad.

'Bren?' he said with a worried voice.

Brenda hadn't seen her brother come in and the sound of his voice made her jump a little. But after seeing his face she calmed down. Ever since they where children Brandon could calm her down when she was feeling scared and confused.

'He I'm so glad to see you' she said with a faint smile grateful that he was there and pulled him in to a hug.

'So are you ready to go?' Brandon asked with the same tone of worry in his voice as Brenda pulled away from him.

Brenda was grateful with is suggestion. She wanted to leave the restaurant as soon as possible. She thanked the bouncer who helped her out after Alex had left and followed Brandon out of the restaurant in to the car.

The first few minuets they remained quite in the car. Brandon hoped that Brenda would begin to talk on her own. But Brenda just stared out side of the car window and occasionally smiled a little at him. Finally he his curiosity got the better of him.

'So Bren are you ready to tell me what happened tonight?' He asked carefully.

Brenda sighed. She was glad that Brandon had asked she really needed to talk to him he would always listen and understand but she didn't really knew where to begin.

'I broke up with Alex tonight; I knew he would be hurt but I never had expected that I would go ballistic. Brandon I was so scared I had know idea what to say or do to calm him down.'

'Did he hurt you?' Brandon asked now really worried.

'No not physically. But he was so treating. He told me that I would make me regret ever breaking up with him. And I know its silly Brandon but I believe him' She said with a voice tight with emotion.

Brandon looked at her with a shocked expression on his face. He didn't really know Alex enough to know if he would really hurt his sister in anyway.

'Brandon... why is it that I always get in to so much trouble in my relationship with men? You know it is a whole patron; Al the guys that I have been with in a serious relationship had major issues. And I always seem to get sucked right in the middle of the mess. Sometimes I really think I am one big screw up. And I really wished I could be more like you. You are always thoughtful and rationale but you still remain compassionate. Why can't I be more like you?' Brenda said with a hint of desperation in her voice.

Brandon was really surprised he never had expected that his sister felt that way. To be honest I sometimes wished he could be more like her.

'Brenda first; you are anything but a screw up: you are passionate, wilful, independent and stubborn but you always see the best in people. And you are not afraid of taking chances. And yes sometimes it gets you in to trouble when you are trying to help them out. But the one thing I always envied about you was no matter how deep you got in to trouble you always managed to get out of it. You are just like a cat you always land on your two feed. And that is what I admire about you sis, and I could only wish that I had your daring. Brandon said honestly

'Brandon you are only saying that to make me feel better'. Brenda said quasi convinced.

'Bren have I ever lied to you?' Brandon said questionably

'No you haven't'. Brenda replied with a small smile on her face.

'Then believe when I tell you this I meant every word of it'. Brandon said sincere.

'I know you do Brandon'. Brenda replied back a bit calmer.

For a few moments both remained quite. Then Brandon spoke with a worried voice.

'So do you believed Alex when he threatened you?'

'I don't know Brandon. He may just have said it because he was angry. I never have seen this side of him before and he was never abusive in anyway when we where together. Possessive yes a little but never abusive.' Brenda said conclusively

'Bren I promise that I will be there for you if you need me to. Just say the words and I'm here.' Brandon said sincere.

'I know that Brandon thank you'. Brenda said sounding slightly relieved.

Brandon pulled over in front of casa Walsh and gives Brenda a smile.

'We are here' he said

'Thanks Brandon. So are you coming inside? Brenda asked.

'No I have to go to Kelly she is at Donna's with or wedding planner and I'm already late'. Brandon said.

'I'm sorry for interrupting. I know how many problems there are with the wedding '. Brenda said sincere

'It is okay if I can do something for my little sister what kind of brother would I be?'

'You are the best please give my love to Kelly'. Brenda said while she got out of the car.

'I will see you tomorrow love you.' Brandon said and he drove away.

Brenda made her way up the driveway to the front door she opened it and got inside.

'Brenda!! We where so worried about you' her mothers voice echoed thru the house.

'I'm fine mom why?'

'Alex came by to pick up his things and he was ranting and raving like a lunatic we where afraid that we might need to call the police'. Jim spoke clearly.

'Yeah I broke up with him and he didn't take it so well. I was really scared and I called Brandon he drove me home. I'm really glad that Kieran slept at Dylan's tonight.'

'Yes your mother and I figured that much already. Are you alright? Did he hurt you?' her father asked worried.

'No he didn't hurt me at least not psychically. I'm a little shaky but other wise I'm fine'. Brenda said.

'Thank god for that Brenda he really scared us.' Cindy said a little shaky.

'I know mom he scared me to. I'm just glad that it is al over'. Brenda restrained herself for saying for now after her sentence she really didn't want to worry her parents even more.

'Shale I make you a cup of thee?' Cindy asked lovingly

'No thanks mom I really want to take a shower and go to bed I'm really tiered'.

'I understand good night honey'. Cindy said while giving her daughter a kiss on the cheek.

'Goodnight mom goodnight dad.' Brenda said and kissed Jim on his cheek.

She walked upstairs got undressed and took a long shower. The warm water felt cleansing on her skin it calmed her down. Water always had that effect on her. After her shower she put on a pair of pyjama bottoms and a sleeveless shirt. She sunk in to bed and quickly drifted away in an on easy sleep with images of Alex, Dylan, Kieran, Brandon her father and her mother in her mind.

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A very sleep deprived Dylan McKay stood in his bathroom shaving. He knew that baby's needed a lot of attention but he hadn't really expected that it would keep him up almost all night. He hadn't really mind it do, he had enjoyed every single moment with his 5 month old son and secretly he couldn't wait until Brenda and Kieran moved in so the family he always had wanted was finally complete. Al do he absolutely wouldn't object to the idea of having more children with Brenda. He slowly washed his face of and enjoyed the invigorating effect the water had on him. He dryad his face and made his way to his bedroom where he quickly slit in to a pair of light brown trousers. He walked over to his closet and pulled out a blue shirt and put it on and closet the buttons, he then graphed the nearest pair of socks he could find. Just as he finished dressing he heard soft whimpering out of the baby monitor. Who… was he awake again? That little guy had a lot of energy for such a little person. Dylan couldn't help but wonder if there was something wrong, he just had fed him and he had changed his diaper right after that. He left hid bedroom and walked over to Kieran's nursery but found Iris already there.

'Good morning mom' Dylan said

'Good morning Dylan. I didn't know that you where already awake since you went to bed 3 AM this morning. I must say this little guy is really a hand full?' Iris said lovingly

'I know but I love him just the same' Dylan said smiling and took Kieran over from his mother.

'Hi little buddy are you awake already? You are really giving your daddy a hard time did mommy put you up to this? I think you miss her do you? Well little guy I miss her to but I promise you will see her this afternoon and then the we all can spend some time together wouldn't that be fun hey? You, me, mommy and grandma. Dylan hoped that Brenda hadn't made any plans this afternoon so she could spend it with him and Kieran. He knew that she had to end things with Alex's first but he wanted with him just the same.

Kieran look intensely at his father and began to make soft murmuring noises.

Iris stared lovingly at the scene between her son and grandson. Dylan's relationship with Kieran was so natural and it fit so well. She felt guilty Jack never really bonded with Dylan the way Dylan bonded with his own son. In fact he was almost never around. Iris wished that she had tried harder back then to let Jack be more involved in Dylan's live. But then again she had left him when he was just six years old a decision she deeply regretted every single day. And she now did her best to make up for that lost time. She really wanted to be involved in Dylan's live and she was extremely thankful that he had given her a second chance. She knew Brenda was going to pick up Kieran this afternoon and al do Dylan liked having her around Kieran she felt that Dylan, Brenda and Kieran should spend some time together. That why she would go to a spa for two days with one of her friends.

'Oh Dylan I forgot to tell you but I'm going to this fabulous spa this afternoon with Sandy Kershaw. You remember Sandy do you? Iris asked questionably

Dylan looked up form Kieran and stared at his mother. Of course he remembered Sandy she was one of his mom's loony new age friends who was even weirder then Iris when it came to spiritual things.

'Yes I do….. Unfortunately' he said the last part barely audible under his breath but Iris had heard it any way.

She looked at him awkwardly and decided to ignore his last comment.

'Any way I won't be back until Friday afternoon. I hope you don't mind?' She replied him back.

'Its okay mom I don't mind at al. this gives me some time to spend alone with Bren and this little guy her'. Dylan said slightly relieved.

'I thought you might want that, that's why I have made that appointment' Iris said with a little smile on her face.

'Thanks mom I really appreciate it'. Dylan said thankfully

'I don't think this little man is tiered so I'm going to take him with me downstairs so we can play for a while'. Dylan said slightly amused well looking at his son who now tried to put both fists in his mouth and started to squeal loudly it was a little thing he always seemed to do when he was happy.

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Alex Hayes was lying on the bed of hotel room feeling miserable. His biggest fear had become reality and he had absolutely no clue on how to handle himself. But in some way he had always know that this would happen. Brenda never had stopped loving him and vice versa. It was just like Kelly Taylor had told him they where meant to be. But he was not ready to accept this reality. He couldn't explain why….strange wasn't it? Brenda had hurt him really badly by breaking up within him but the ironic thing of it all; was that he had allowed her to do so. He had exactly known in what kind of position he had placed himself by pursuing a relationship her fully aware of the daunting fact that she still loved him and that she would never would stop loving him. He had chosen to play second fiddle fully aware of the consequences of that decision. Yet the rational aspect of the nature of his relationship with Brenda weren't enough to stop the raging anger in his heart. It hurt so bad… it felt like a heavy object was laying on his chest forcing al of the air out of his lungs. But why was he so angry about this all? knowing rationally that it was pretty much his own fault. Again it was because of him; Dylan McKay he had everything Alex had ever wanted the cool confident good looks the money but most of al his dream girl. He had loved Brenda from the moment he had first saw her at the theatre with his sister he knew she was in a relationship but he really couldn't care again he should have known better that was just something about her that he got drown too. Suddenly a surge of anger lashed thru is body; it just wasn't fair!!! Why couldn't he have Brenda??

If he only make Dylan stay away from Brenda his relationship with her might work, after all it did work in London when Dylan was gone did it?……… Yes he would talk to Dylan make him understand that he had to stay away from Brenda…he would do what ever it took to make Dylan understand.

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Brenda yawned widely as she walked down stairs in to the kitchen. She hadn't slept well last night. Images of an angry Alex kept attacking her mind and no matter how hard she tried she couldn't block him out. When she walked in to the kitchen she saw Kelly sitting at the kitchen table with her head buried in a bridle magazine.

'Morning Kel'. Brenda said with a still sleepy voice.

Kelly was so consumed with the magazine never had heard Brenda enter the kitchen. Last night when she and Brandon had gotten home from Donna and David's. Brandon and his parents had filth her in on the latest developments in Brenda's messy love live. Kelly laughed internally back in high school she was always the one with the messy love live and now it seemed that Brenda had taken it over from her. But she realised that Brenda probably needed a friend to talk to and Kelly wasn't about to let Brenda down. She had done that already so many times before that she still felt guilty about it. Especially her little visit to Dylan gnarled heavily on her conscience. But she also was happy that Brenda had broken up with Alex before him wedding day. At least now there wouldn't be fallout on her big day.

'Hi Brenda how are you?' Kelly asked a little concerned

'I have had better days'. Brenda responded honestly while pouring herself a cup of coffee and sat down at the kitchen table opposite of Kelly.

'I figured that much, want to talk about it?' Kelly asked

Brenda wasn't really sure if she wanted to rattle everything that was past between Alex and herself up again. But Kelly's tone of voice was sincere and she kind of felt that she owned Kelly and explanation for the reason that Brandon wasn't in time and Donna's.

She sighed and took a sip of her coffee.

'This was by far the worst break up I have ever had…..I never expected him to blow up at me like that. And I felt really sorry for him I feel so guilty… It is like I led him on or something and then cut him lose. In spite what you might think he is really a good guy and I hate myself for what I have done to him….I feel like such a coward.' Brenda said sadly

'Look Brenda…..' – Kelly began tentatively-'We all make mistakes God knows how many times I screwed up. But if your heart is not in a relationship it will never work out. You simply loved Dylan more then you loved Alex and if hadn't broken up with him you eventually would have hurt him more. You did the right thing you where honest to him'. Kelly said the last part reassuringly but felt a pang of guilt; she hadn't been honest to Brenda either... she was the one that told Dylan about Kieran, she felt like such a hypocrite. If she wanted her friendship with Brenda to survive she needed to come clean with her. She would tell Brenda everything even do she was quite sure that Brenda would become furious. But Kelly knew that Brenda in the end would appreciate her honesty and that they could build there friendship up something real.

Brenda let give her a little smile 'I know that rationally but it still hurts and it still isn't fair'. Brenda said the last part a little despaired.

Kelly was just about ready to make her confession, but before she could say anything a very excited Donna barged in to the kitchen door.

'Kelly!!!' Donna said surprised 'I thought you had gone of the work'

'No I have the day of I thought I told you yesterday?' Kelly answered back slightly confused.

'No you didn't'. Donna said a little accusatory. 'Anyway Brenda can we talk in private for a moment'. Donna said with a conspiratorial tone of voice.

Brenda was equally surprised by Donna's raid in couldn't suppress a joyful laugh after seeing Donna's screwed facial expression.

'Sure' Brenda said.

You guys can stay right here. I have to be of anyway going over to my mothers.

'Bye' she said while walking out of the kitchen door. She was kind of relieved that Donna had stormed in maybe it wasn't a good idea telling Brenda at least not yet. She got in to her car and drove off.

'Ok what is so important that you had to get rid of Kelly first Donna?' Brenda asked curiously.

A big smile came a cross Donna's face.

'I tell you.' she said excited.

'You know that Kelly and Brandon are getting married on Monday right?' Donna said with the same tone excitement in her voice not even aware of what she was saying.

'Yes Donna I have been following' Brenda said slightly amused with a smile on her face.

'Well I have the perfect place for a bridle shower. There is this beautiful retreat in Malibu where you can have facesial treatment and a relaxing hot stone massage, hot water pool, sauna and these luxurious accommodations' Donna rattled ' Look her is the brochure and I have already booked for us we leave on Friday morning and we get back Saturday afternoon. It is a great way for us to reinforce or bond together'. Donna finally finished.

'Don't get me wrong I really want to go Donna it's a great idea…But I can't go... well at least not without Kieran and I don't think they have accommodations for baby's at that retreat'. Brenda said but felt immediately sorry after seeing the disappointment on her friends face.

'I haven't really thought about that Bren sorry' Donna said apologetically 'But can't you ask someone to watch him? It is only for one day.' Donna pleaded.

'Don; I already let him spend last night with Dylan. And I can't bare it that I'll be separated with him for a whole day so soon again'. Brenda answered honestly.

'I can't even imagine how that must feel like.' Donna said

Brenda smiled at her friend.

'I can't really explain it but believe me when you have a child of your own you know exactly what I mean.' Brenda said. But inside she felt torn Donna was right it was really a good way reinforce there bond as friends plus it was Kelly's bridle shower she felt obligated to come. Not in a bad way but just in away to be there for her friend just like Kelly had been there for her this morning.

She sighed

'Well; I have to go and pick Kieran up at Dylan's and if everything between them has gone well I guess I can ask Dylan to have him over Friday again. I really don't want to miss Kelly's Bridle shower'. Brenda said with the same honest tone of voice.

For a moment it looked like Donna was about to explode from happiness and Brenda smiled at the excited look on her friends face.

'O Brenda we are going to have so much fun you wait and see... just like old times back in high school'. Donna said still very excited.

'So who else is coming?' Brenda asked curiously.

'Well I spook to Janet but she can't come because Maddie has chicken pox, so it would be you, me Kelly and Andrea.'

'High school all over again'. Brenda said laughing.

Donna and Brenda talked for a half hour more before they said there good byes. Donna returned to work and Brenda got in her car and drove over to Dylan's place to pick up Kieran. She felt a bit nervous at the prospect of seeing Dylan again. On the one hand she was really curious to know how things between Dylan and Kieran had gone but on the other hand she knew that she and Dylan needed to talk about there relationship. She hadn't really thought about where they would pick up not that she had the time for it. The events with Alex yesterday still played vividly in her mind. She drove her car thru the gates up the drive way of Dylan's house. And got out of the car. She walks over to the big oak door, but before she could ring the bell Fairfax had already opened it.

He smiled at her gracefully.

'You just missed Miss Iris McKay she asked me to give you her regards.' He said with the same graceful tone of voice.

Brenda smiled at him…… there was just something about him that always made her smile.

'Thank you; where did she go?' Brenda asked.

'She and one of her Friends went of the Spa'. He answered politely while leading her in to the leaving room.

'Ms Walsh is you staying for lunch?' Fairfax asked.

'Of course she is' Dylan said well walking in to the room.

Brenda spun around at the sound of his voice and looks straight in to his eyes. She felt her heart skip a few beats. Why did that still happen every time she saw him? He simply smiled at her.

'Where is Kieran?' was the first thing she managed to say.

'I finally put him to back a few moments ago I has kept me up almost all night. He had a remarkable amount of energy for such a little guy'. Dylan said slightly amused while walking over to her.

He looked her in the eyes and softly placed a kiss on her mouth. Brenda pulled away and looked down on the ground for a few moments.

'Dylan… we need to talk.' Brenda said a little resolutely

Dylan sighed and said down on the couch.

'I was afraid you're where going to say that.' Dylan replied a little tired.

Brenda said down next to him and looked at him for a few moments.

'Dylan' -She began tentatively- ' I broke up with Alex last night; I know it was the right thing to do but it still hurt….and I don't know if I'm ready to start a new relationship with you again so soon.' Brenda concluded a little unsure

Dylan looked at her with a curious expression on his face.

'Bren…please; you got to get over this… for one; you don't have to start a new relationship we simply never ended. I'm willing to forget everything that has happened between you and Alex and move our relationship forward.' Dylan said while looking at her intensely

'Move on from London?' -Brenda asked questionably- 'Dylan... I wish it where that simple but it isn't, we had major problems in London remember? That's why it didn't work out' Brenda said softly.

'Bren that was then; we have talked it out remember!! Why are you determent to keep bringing that up?' Dylan said with a stern voice. But suddenly a little voice in his head said: You still haven't been honest with her! He felt a pang of guilt rushing thru his body but decided to ignore it…well at least for now. He wasn't able to tell at least not just yet.

Dylan was right they had talked about what happened in London and a part of Brenda was indeed ready to put it behind them. Why then did an other part of her felt so reluctantly of doing just that?

'Dylan my break up with Alex wasn't pretty in fact he went ballistic. He really got me scared….. I don't know what I'm trying to say…. I guess I'm scared of being involved with someone so soon again.' Brenda said softly while looking down and tears where streaming down her cheeks.

Dylan's heart broke seeing her like that; he pulled her in to his arms and softly stroked her hair.

'Bren you don't have to be afraid; I will never hurt you and I promise I will protect you. I will make absolutely sure that nobody would ever lay a hand on you our Kieran. It is going to be all okay trust me' Dylan said with conviction in his voice that Brenda calmed down a bit. The two of them stayed liked that for the longest time both forgetting everything around them and finding comfort in just being with each other.

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It was late Wednesday night and Dylan McKay was skimming over some invoices in the After Dark. The conversation he had, had with Brenda this afternoon had gone well they both decided that there feelings for each other where so strong that it was best that they would move forward from London. However Dylan had still some issues that needed to be worked out first. One of those issues was Brandon the last time that he and Brandon had truly spoken with each other was right after had come back from London and that conversation hadn't gone very well. Dylan felt ashamed as he thought back to what had been past between him and Brandon and he really wanted to talk things out with him before Brandon would get married on Monday. So that's why he had called him up and had asked him to meet at the After Dark, so they could talk in relative privacy. He heard a knock on his office door.

'Enter' Dylan said with a voice that sounded a bit tired.

'Dylan…You wanted to talk? I'm here now so start talking'. Brandon said with a demanding voice. Brandon was still mad at Dylan and couldn't really hide his anger towards him.

Dylan regarded him carefully.

'Brandon thanks for coming… You know…. I'm not really good at this. But I just wanted to say I'm sorry for what I did to you'. Dylan said earnestly

'O come on Dylan even you can do better then that! Just say exactly what you are sorry for! Are you sorry for putting me in a position that you could hold something over my head? Or are you sorry that you hurt my sister and there by have hurt me in the worst way possible, by keeping something so vital for her to know from her? Come on Dylan just spit it out!' Brandon spat angry he had kept it inside for so long that he couldn't stop himself from lashing out at Dylan.

Dylan sighed he knew that Brandon had every right to be angry. For as long as Dylan could remember Brandon never lashed at him for anything. Brandon was a very decent guy who almost never got angry unless you had done something that had really put him off. Dylan knew that he had crossed that line the day he had gotten back from London.

'I'm sorry for treating you and for betraying your friendship. I honestly would never tell Kelly about what happened between you and Emily. I know that you would never do anything to hurt her. You got to understand I was really out of it… after everything what had happened between me and Bren I was desperate and I dragged you in to it I'm sorry for that I never should have done that.' Dylan said with an honest voice.

Brandon looked at him for a moment. He knew that Dylan was desperate that they and that he had not meant a word he said back them never the less it had still hurt him. But what bothered him the most was that he had to keep something from his twin.

'What about Brenda? Are you going to tell her about the pills? She has the right to know. I have promised to keep my mouth shut but I hate to keep this from her. She is my other half and it almost feels like lying to my self and I don't know if I can do that anymore'. Brandon responded back with a much calmer voice.

Dylan looked at him again and slowly sunk back in to his chair again. He was still not sure of telling Brenda on what he had done. Al do it weight heavily on to his conscience.

'I know Brandon I should have never have asked you to do so. But what good will it do to tell her? What done is done; Brenda and I are both willing to give it a go and if I tell her this she could decide otherwise. I have worked so hard to get back together with her I can't live without your sister. Do I need to throw this al away because I made one 'mistake?' Dylan said a little bluntly

'So you rather want that you entire relationship with Brenda is based on a lies and dishonesty? And who says you have to throw anything away? Brenda always appreciate honesty and I can guarantee you that she would be pissed at you first, but you and I both know that she will forgive you in the end.' Brandon said with much conviction in his voice.

Dylan knew that Brandon was right Brenda would forgive him eventually. But he couldn't help thinking that Brandon was a bit of a hypocrite.

'Does that same rule apply to Kelly? Cause you are doing basically the same thing I do'. Dylan retorted.

Touché Brandon thought. He sighed the truth was that he didn't really know how Kelly would react if he told her about Emily.

'Well maybe you are right…Maybe I should tell Kelly If she really loves me she would forgive me...' -Brandon said tentatively- 'But that was just a kiss. I haven't changed her entire live without her permission.' Brandon said this time sounding angry again.

'Does it really matter? We both keeping something from the women that we love. To be real honest with I regret lying to Brenda and I regret keeping something from her, but I don't regret doing it. Cause if I had not done it Kieran would have never been born, and he is a blessing to the both of us while you had noting to gain with you little indiscretion with Emily Valentine.' Dylan said a little bluntly gaining the advantage in the discussion.

Touché again Brandon thought.

'It was never my intention to kiss Emily and yes I had nothing to gain from. But it also meant noting to me. I love Kelly not Emily it was a mistake. I can't believe you! You claim that you love Brenda but you bluntly ignore he dreams and wishes because they didn't fit yours! I know Brenda loves Kieran and that she doesn't want to be without him. But the point is that you choose for her and you didn't give her the opportunity to do it herself and I can't forgive you for that no matter what to outcome is.' Brandon restored while his anger rise again.

'Do you think that I'm proud of myself for doing that? I didn't know what else to do was it wrong hell yes but at that time I was so afraid of losing her that I thought that it was my only option. But in the end it didn't matter because I almost had lost her again and I will make absolutely sure that, that would never happen again. I don't ask you for forgiveness I only hope that you understand my motives I truly did it out of love you got to believe me.' Dylan said almost begging

'Dylan it is not my place to forgive you, you have to ask Brenda for forgiveness if she can do it so can I. And I do understand why you did it…. It was wrong but I understand.' Brandon replied back.

'Thank you Brandon it really means a lot to me I still regard you as a friend.' Dylan said thankfully

'So do I Dylan… so do I; I hope that we can put this all behind us' Brandon said with same tone of voice glad that his friendship with Dylan was mending.

Both men left Dylan's office glad that they reached a new understanding.

'So are you staying here for a few drinks? It's on the house.' Dylan asked Brandon

'Well I might take you up on this offer.' Brandon replied back

'What are you having?' Dylan asked

'A beer will do' Brandon replied back put this time his voice sounded a bit distracted

'Jake! A beer and a coke please'. Dylan said to the bartender with a loud voice to overcome the noise in the club.

Alex Hayes made his way over to them with fast steps and a wild look in his eyes.

'Dylan watch out!!!' Brandon screamed.

'I told you to stay away from her. You stole her from me!!!!' Alex yelled furiously at Dylan. It was never his intentions to start a fight with Dylan but seeing him now his blood boiled and his was so incensed that he could control himself anymore.

Dylan quickly turned around and was just in time to dodge a punch from Alex. Dylan didn't think but quickly punched Alex in the stomach. Alex fell double and Dylan gives him an other punch on the right side of his face. This time Alex fell to the ground. But quickly got up to lash an other attack on Dylan but before he could release an other punch he was stopped by Brandon and the bouncer that quickly made his way to the spectacle.

'Call the police!!' -Dylan yelled at the bartender- 'This asshole is ruining my club' he said under his breath. But could help but feeling happy... finally it was pay back time.

Brandon and the bouncer quickly pushed Alex's out of the curious eyes of the partying public to Nat's office in the Peach Pit. Soon they where followed by Dylan.

'Who the hell do you think you are!' Dylan yelled at him.

'You took her from me.' was al that Alex sobbed. Suddenly he looked like a little boy who favourite toy had been broken.

'You are pathetic you know that!' Dylan said ruthless

'Dylan... please calm down will you' Brandon said a little tired.

Dylan sighed and began passing up and down. Hoping that the police would come soon.

'Look Alex I know it is hard and it hurts to be dumped. If been there, but believe me in the end it is for the best. I know my sister it hurt her too and you really scared her and that is not going to help anybody'. Brandon said with a calm and reasonable voice.

'It's just not fair!!' Alex said still sobbing.

Dylan looked at him full disgust. But before he could say something a hard knock on the door of the office interrupted him. Jake the bartender entered with two police officers.

The first one spoke.

'I'm Sergeant Reynolds and this is my partner officer Cooper. We where called because of a fight at this club' Reynolds said questionably.

'That's right; my bartender called you guys I'm Dylan McKay the owner of this club and this guy here attacked me'. Dylan said pointing to Alex

'Alright where going to take al of your statements and then you press charges if you like.'

Reynolds said calmly.

The police officers began to question Brandon, Dylan, Alex and Jake along with the bouncer.

20 minutes later they where finished.

'We have a pretty good idea what happened; it seems to us that Mr Hayes was the aggressor. Mr McKay would you like to press charges against him? Officer Cooper asked.

Dylan face became a bit dark

'Damm right I do.' Dylan replied with a dark voice.

Auzziewitch thank you for your insightful comment. However I could have Alex leave without putting up a fight. I have realised to late that I turned him in to really possessive person. People who are possessive are usually very insecure about there partner and just can't let them go so easily.

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