Sophia stood and greeted the two men when they stepped into the room. They hadn't given her much time to breathe after the thing with John. What exactly was that? She still had yet to even comprehend it. She wasn't sure if she even could. The day hadn't started out like expected and the look on Randy's face told her that it wasn't going to get any easier. Just what she needed.
"Go ahead. Start." Sophia pushed her brother along as they all took a seat.
Randy smiled. Almost putting his feet up to rest, but remembered the scolding he'd receive. "Why the fuck didn't you tell me?" He just straight up asked. Dave just 'looked' at him.
Sophia cleared her throat. "You never were a subtle child." The brother and sister shared a stare down. "I didn't feel like anyone needed to know about that part of my life." She answered.
Randy leaned forward. "You didn't feel?!" He exclaimed before he took a breath. "I'm your brother Sophia. I'd fucking give my life to protect you." Randy stated more calmly this time.
"I know that Randy." Sophia started as she fiddled with the hem of her jeans. "But I was ashamed. I didn't want or need that. Especially from my own flesh and blood." She finished quietly.
Dave sat back and just let the brother and sister continue their conversation. It also gave him time to think about the suspicion that Randy had put into his mind. Not exactly something he looked forward to, but once something irked him he always and would get to the bottom of it.
"I'd never be ashamed of you." Randy had taken a seat in front of his sister now. "Sophia. You can tell me anything." He grabbed her hand, making her look up. "You don't know how much it scared me that night when I heard those gun shots fired." Sophia let a single tear fall. "And now especially knowing that there's someone out there to get you…"
Sophia tilted her head and swallowed. "I'm sorry Randy. This is exactly what I didn't want. You have a life of your own. For God's sake, you and Stacy are getting married soon. I just didn't want anybody worrying about me. Now, I've got both you and Dave doing that." She took an absent look at her husband who just gave a sympathetic yet stern expression.
Randy tugged at her hand. "You're a part of my life. Family never goes away." Sophia gave a small smile. "I promise you that we'll find whoever is out there." He shared a quick stare before pulling his sister in for a hug. "And about the wedding…" He started.
"Don't postpone it." Sophia stated quickly.
"I know you would love that…" Sophia frowned at him as he gave a smile. "Stacy wants you to be her maid of honor Sophia. She wanted to ask you herself, but considering your relationship she didn't know how or when to ask you." He grabbed both of her hands now. "What do you say?"
Sophia laughed. "Wow. That's something that I never expected to hear." Randy frowned a little. "I'd be honored Randy. I've come to adore Stacy these days." The frown turned upside down as he took his sister in for another hug.
"Thank you Sophia. She's going to be so excited. I'll have her call you. I'm sure she'll give you all the details." Sophia nodded and rolled her eyes making both men chuckle.
"Not even a month away is it?" Randy shook his head. "Nervous?" Randy sighed as he gave a big nod. Sophia gave him a gentle pat on the cheek. "It'll be fine. Just let the women do their job."
Dave cleared his throat as he stood. "Take the advice. I learned the hard way when I decided to poke my nose into our wedding plans." Sophia and Randy stood too. "Almost didn't get any…"
Sophia placed a hand over his mouth. "Personal." She simply stated as Randy grimaced. "Was that all you two wanted with me this afternoon?" She asked quickly changing the subject.
Randy looked to his partner. "For me? Yeah. I think your husband wanted to talk to you about something though." Dave gave him a glare. "I have to call Stacy anyways. As a detective though, there are a few more questions that need to be answered."
Sophia looked to her husband then her brother. "I'm not sure I'll look forward to that, but whatever you say." She spoke with a hesitant smile. Randy just gave a quick nod before finding himself in one of the spare bedrooms. "Dave, what was it that you wanted to talk about?"
Dave could've smacked Randy for that one, but turned to his wife and prepared for the question he was about to ask. "Randy and I saw John when we pulled up." He stated. Sophia just stared. "Sophia? Did something happen?" He questioned quickly.
Sophia looked up, but turned away quickly. "He kissed me."
"What?!" Dave exclaimed. Sophia started to pace the floor. "What else happened?"
"Nothing else. I pushed him off. I just think he was caught up in the moment. He's just really missing Trish right now." She tried to reason for John.
I bet he is. He knew he wasn't at all prepared to ask that question. The answer hadn't been what he'd been wanting to hear, but he'd deal with it. By getting my hands around his throat. "He didn't try anything else did he?" He questioned as he continue to stare at his wife.
Sophia shook her head. "He apologized. He's still in the mourning stage right now."
"I didn't know getting involved with somebody else's wife was part of that stage." Dave slipped out with a sarcastic tone as Sophia gave him a 'look'. "Well, how in the hell do you want me to react to something like this?" He stated harshly.
Sophia closed her eyes before she crossed over to him. "I know. I'm sorry. Because if I ever find out the same about you, that bitch won't be so lucky." Dave let a chuckle escape. "I miss you." Sophia let the sentiment slip out as Dave wrapped his arms around her waist.
Dave kissed the top of her head. "I miss you too. How about a nice cooked dinner tonight?" Sophia smiled as she looked up at him. "I'll come straight home after the meeting. Randy can pick up my slack for one night." Sophia nodded as Dave leaned in for a kiss.
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