Chapter 15
"It was good to see you Ty. I'll see you in a couple of weeks to get those nails filled, right?"
Ty smiled, "Maybe. Thanks Sandy. Say hello to Oz for me." She said, hugging him and walking out to her car. Checking her watch she was dismayed to see that it was already 7pm. The massage took longer than it was supposed to. Sandy just couldn't stop talking about Will whom Ty had been stupid enough to mention when he had asked what was new with her. Ty got in her car and headed towards Liz's apartment. She gently tapped her nails on the steering wheel and sang along to whatever random song was on the radio. Once she parked she walked up the stairs and into the apartment.
"Liz, I'm home." Ty said, kicking her flip-flops off and going into the kitchen to grab some dinner. Searching through the fridge she found some pizza that she put in the microwave. Liz walked into the kitchen just as the timer dinged signaling that the food was done.
"You look relaxed." Liz stated, flopping down in one of the chairs around the small circular table.
"Yeah, I am. I had a nice talk with Sandy and the massage helped a bit too."
"Oh, that's nice." Liz's tone was decidedly distracted and piqued Ty's interest.
"What's up with you? You seem a bit out of it." Ty finished one slice of pizza and started on a second.
"Oh, it's nothing really. Billy just came down for a little chat this afternoon." Liz said in an almost dismissive tone that didn't fool Ty for a second.
"Somehow, when you say it like that, I have a problem believing you. What did he say?" Ty put the slice of pizza down and stared pointedly at her sister.
"You've got to promise that you won't say anything to him about this, okay? He didn't tell me not to say anything but I'm sure he didn't want me mentioning it to you. I just don't want him pissed off at me. Promise?" Liz asked, chewing on her thumbnail.
"Alright. I promise, now spill." Ty said, curious in spite of or maybe because of the 'danger' of a pissed off Billy.
"He asked me if you had ever mentioned getting married." Liz finally blurted.
"Shit." Ty said. She sat there staring blankly for a few moments before getting up from the table. She threw the rest of the pizza in the trash and went to her room.
Liz followed and leaned on the doorframe, watching Ty pick out clothes for that night. " 'Shit?' That's it? Aren't you going to say anything else?" Liz stared at her older sister for a moment, not really sure how to read the emotion on her face.
"I really don't have time to talk about this now. Suffice it to say that neither he nor I are the marrying type. The best thing to do is just forget that either of these conversations ever happened. I love him and, as cheesy as it sounds, I always will but I promised myself that I would never go through what mom went through when dad died. I'm not interested in that kind of pain." Ty said, brushing past Liz and into the bathroom.
Liz rolled her eyes and snorted. "That's a really lame excuse and you know it." She mumbled, walking into her room to get ready for work.
Ty emerged from the bathroom several minutes later wearing a black jean mini-skirt that barely covered her rear end and a Detroit Redwings jersey tied in a knot right under her breasts so that her entire abdomen showed. She walked out into the living room and was bent over sliding on her red Converse when Liz walked out of the kitchen.
"Shit. That is a sight that I could have gone forever without seeing."
"Then don't look." Ty said, straightening up and turning to glare menacingly at Liz.
"That look doesn't scare me anymore. You know that right?" Liz scoffed, flopping down on the couch.
"Don't you have to work?" Ty asked, grabbing her keys.
"I did but Tammi called and wanted to switch so she'd have next Saturday off."
"Alright, whatever. Just don't stay up too late. You need your rest."
"Sure, mom, whatever you say. See you later?"
"Yeah, but not till tomorrow. I'll probably spend the night at Billy's."
"Alright. Bye." Liz said, pointedly turning up the volume on the TV.
Ty left, closing the door and locking the dead bolt behind her trying to keep Liz as safe as possible during the night. She practically pranced with excitement as she walked to her car. Getting in, she cranked up her music as loud as her speakers would go without blowing.
After what seemed like no time at all Ty pulled up in front of the warehouse, and was pleased to see that Heco and Spink's cars were already here. She parked and walked into the building. Spink was the first to notice her and he whooped appreciatively.
"Damn, woman. You tryin' to get Billy pissed?"
Ty smirked. "What? This? Why would this piss him off?"
Tommy piped up. "You are practically naked. Has he seen you yet?"
The smirk left Ty's face. "Um…no. He'll be fine…it doesn't look that bad does it?" she chewed the corner of her lip nervously, a bit of insecurity showing through her otherwise confident veneer.
Spink laughed. "If you looked any better, I think all of us would be all over you and damn the consequences. At least I would be…if it wasn't for the fact that Billy would kill me." The rest of the men nodded in agreement and Ty smiled.
"Thanks guys. A girl likes to hear that she looks good every so often. So, is everything ready for tonight?" She walked over to the bar and examined the horde of bottles on the shelf. Satisfied that there would be enough to drink, she dimmed the lights to a comfortable level and turned the music up. A thumping bass beat poured from the speakers and Ty grinned. Everything was absolutely perfect.
Spink and Tommy had set up a pool table and dartboard along the back wall with circular tables and chairs in front of the bar. The atmosphere was cozy and looked like they used it every night when in reality they only used it for very special occasions…like tonight.
Ty checked her phone and was happy to see that it was already 9:00. Only two more hours and the fun could begin. To pass the time she played Heco in a game or four of pool. The gang surrounded them and watched intently as their two best players battled.
Several minutes later Ty was bent over the table trying to make the winning shot of the 8 ball to the right corner pocket when she heard a feral growl erupt from the direction of the doorway. She jumped and missed the crucial shot by an inch. Throwing the pool cue across the room, she stood up and whipped around to see a ferocious looking Billy storming toward her. She planted her feet shoulder width apart and put her hands on her hips.
"What the fuck is your problem Billy?"
"You dressed up for that mother fucking asshole again?" Billy roared, stalking up to her and stopping mere inches from her face.
Ty rolled her eyes in exasperation. "No. How many times do I have to fucking tell you that this isn't for him? All this does is make my job just a tiny bit easier so back the fuck off." Ty roared, finally reaching her level of intolerance for Billy's possessiveness.
"You know what I think? I think you really do like that fucker and would rather have him as your little fuck toy." Billy shouted, nostrils flaring and panting heavily.
Ty stepped back as if he'd physically slapped her. "You honestly believe that I'd rather have him than you…the father of my child?" She whispered, her voice an echo of the pain wracking her heart.
The gang gasped audibly at Ty's confession. No one but Billy and Joe knew about Will so they were all shocked.
Somewhat mollified by her tone, Billy shrugged and walked out the door. He need some air and to get a handle on his raging emotions. Ty followed him, determined to hash this out tonight.
Leaving through the back door, Billy stopped and lit up a cigarette.
"So what the fuck was that all about?" Ty demanded, bursting through the door and slamming it against the wall in her rush to follow him.
He sniffed and took a long drag of his cigarette, blowing the smoke out slowly through pursed lips, giving himself time to gather his thoughts. "Ty…I'm…sorry." He mumbled, almost to softly for her to hear.
"It's alright. I'm sorry that I wore this. It wasn't to try to make you jealous or piss you off or anything like that. Dressing like this just makes nights like tonight easier and it relaxes me." Ty stepped in front of him and gripped the back of his neck, pulling his head down to her level. Pressing her forehead to his, emerald green eyes met stormy sea green. "Billy, I love you. Just you. There was never anyone before you and there won't be anyone after. I know you don't have any reason to, but please trust me on this."
Billy had never seen her more serious than she was at that moment and he breathed a silent sigh of relief. It wasn't that he didn't trust her; he just needed to hear her say it.
"Catylina, I do trust you. Now, lets go back inside and get ready to do this thing." They walked back inside to the stares and suspicious glares of the entire gang.
"What the hell Ty?" Spink demanded. "Why would you keep something like that from us?"
Ty snorted. "Did you not listen to any of the conversation I had with Oz before my first meeting with Danny?"
"No. Listening to your private conversations is not what I'm paid to do." Spink stated defensively.
Glancing around at the angry and disapproving faces of her men she decided to tell them all at once. "Alright. Five years ago I got pregnant with Billy's baby and instead of telling him I chose to leave and raise William on my own. I got a phone call from Bones two weeks ago asking me to come back and do what I do best. No one knew about William until Joe saw him a few nights ago. Any questions?"
Bodie piped up. As Billy's right hand man he felt it was his job to protect his boss and best friend. "So, are you just gonna leave when this is over?"
"That's kind of up in the air right now. When I figure it out, I'll let you know."
"Just so you know, we missed you." Tommy said, smiling sheepishly at her.
"Aww. I missed you guys too. Alright, Danny will be here in a bit and we need to make sure that we are all in place before that happens." Ty said, seriously fighting the very sappy urge to hug each of her men and thank them for their loyalty.
Billy glanced at her watch and grimaced. "It's 10:45. I'd better get to the side room before he sees me and it blows the whole thing."
He disappeared into the side room as he and Ty had previously agreed on and the gang went back to looking nonchalant and tried to relax. Their jobs tonight would be easy, just drink with the men from Danny's gang and when Ty gave the signal they would take them out.
Ty walked up to the bar and had Dog pour her a very weak Jack and Coke. Her goal tonight was not to get drunk, just play a very convincing one. Taking a sip of the mostly Coke drink she cringed when she heard the side door open and several pairs of booted feet tread heavily into the room. She turned and plastered a big shit eating grin on her face.
"I'm so glad you could make it." She purred, walking up to Danny and suction cupping herself to his side. His ice-blue eyes flashed with desire and she knew the outfit was working. "What would you like to drink?" she asked as she guided them towards the bar.
"An apple martini." Danny said and Ty had to repress a snort of contempt. What a girly drink! At this rate it was going to take forever to get him drunk. "I'd like to introduce you to my men." He smiled as he took a sip of the electric green drink in his hand.
"Sure." Ty smiled and turned to face the men forming a loose semi-circle around her.
Pointing at each of them in turn, Danny listed off their names. "That's Johnny, Vito, Sal, Mikey and Robby."
They all nodded to her as he said each name. Each of Danny's men had the same slicked back black hair, were all rather overweight and looked like stereotypical Italian mobsters.
"Nice to meet you." Ty said, fake smiling again. "The one behind the bar is Dog, feel free to drink as much as you want. It's my treat. I'm just so glad the fighting is over!" She exclaimed, resting her head on Danny's shoulder. "The two playing pool are Spink and Tommy. Bodie and Baggy are playing darts and Jamie's the one watching them. Heco is floating around here somewhere; I guess you'll meet him later. Again, bother Dog if you want drinks." Ty guided Danny over to the pool table and leaned against it, watching the game in progress. All of Danny's men ordered whisky and Dog poured them three fingers each of the amber liquid. They seemed to be intent on getting as drunk as possible as quickly as possible as they all chugged down their drinks in one long gulp.
"Your men seem to be enjoying themselves." Ty giggled.
Danny snorted. "To be honest, they were a bit apprehensive about coming her tonight and I'm hoping the alcohol will loosen them up. I told them there was nothing to worry about." Danny wrapped his arm around Ty's waist and squeezed her until she almost couldn't breathe. She lightly gripped his arm and leaned even closer to him, trying to unobtrusively relax his grip.
That will leave a bruise and Billy will be pissed Ty mused. "Would you like to play?" she giggled, that high-pitched annoying high school cheerleader giggle, as Tommy threw his pool cue down.
Spink smirked. "That's why you shouldn't play with the big boys."
"Aww. Did Tommy lose again?" Heco mocked, walking out of the bathroom, wiping his hands on a black bandanna that he stuck in his back pocket.
"Fuck you." Tommy growled, storming into the bathroom and slamming the door behind him.
"Touchy little fuck, isn't he?" Danny chuckled.
Ty stepped away from him, claiming that she had to use the little girls room. She walked quickly into the side room where she planned to take Danny later that night. Closing and bolting the door securely behind her, she collapsed against the wall and shoved her fist into her mouth, shrieking around it as quietly as possible. "That stupid fucker. I swear if he wasn't going to be dead by tonight, I would kill him." She growled under her breath.
"How's it goin' out there?" Billy asked, stepping out of the shadows at the back of the room.
"That little fucker is walking around like he owns the place, talking shit about MY men and if he paws me one more time…" Ty trailed off, trying to contain her rage.
Billy lightly tilted her head up to make her look him in the eyes. "This will all be over in a little while. Just know that we are doing the right thing. The slimy little fuck deserves everything that's coming to him." He wrapped his arms around her waist and crushed the length of her body against his. He kissed her thoroughly, enough to make her cheeks redden, eyes dilate with desire and relax completely against his muscled strength. Billy let go of her and she stepped back.
"I love you." Ty stated, kissing him once on the cheek. She turned quickly and unbolted the door. Billy walked back into the shadows and disappeared so completely it was like he had never been there. She walked out the door and was immediately accosted by Spink.
"That little fucker has been talking shit about all of us since you left. Can we please ghost these assholes now?" he whispered harshly, the venom in his tone showing plainly through.
"Alright. Give me a few minutes to get Heco to finish off the game and then the plan will commence." Ty's eyes sparkled with a malicious gleam and Spink was very glad that that look wasn't meant for him. Behind those glittering emerald depths lurked certain death.
They headed back out to the main room and reached it in time to see Danny throw his pool cue against the wall in frustration.
"Sorry, man. It was a fair game." Heco shrugged, indifferent to the obvious rage emanating from Danny.
"Babe, what's wrong?" Ty asked, walking up to him and draping an arm carelessly around his shoulders.
"Nothing." He snapped peevishly.
"I'm getting another drink. Would you like something?" Ty smiled sweetly at him.
Danny just had to smile back at that angelic face. "Sure."
They went over to the bar and Danny ordered three shots of tequila and a three-finger glass of Jack. Drinking the three shots down, Danny's mood improved almost instantaneously.
Ty ordered a shot of Jack and drank it down for a bit of liquid courage. They sat at the bar for several minutes to let Danny slowly sip his drink.
Ty rubbed her hand up and down the length of Danny's thigh. "Let's go somewhere a bit more private." She purred seductively into his ear.
Danny smirked. "Anything for you."
She stood up, grabbed his hand and led him into the side room. She bolted the door behind them and turning towards him, leaned against it. "Just to make sure we aren't interrupted."
Danny stepped up to her and wrapped his ice-cold arms around her back. She suppressed a shudder of revulsion and draped her arms lightly around his neck.
He didn't even bother to kiss her before he started groping her chest and humping his erection against her thigh like some horny little lapdog. The image was so fitting to him that she had to stifle a chuckle. It ended upcoming out as a snort that Danny took as an indication that she was enjoying his attentions. He ran his hands up her sides and under her bra, pulling and twisting her nipples until they ached. She released a hiss of pain that Danny, yet again, managed to misinterpret as a sign of pleasure.
She not so gently maneuvered him backwards until his knees contacted the hard wooden chair in the center of the room. He sat down with a flop and Ty quickly slapped two sets of handcuffs on him, one on each wrist, and secured the other end to the arm rests of the chair.
"Oh, you like things a bit kinky do you?" Danny grinned, not comprehending the seriousness of his situation.
"No, she doesn't, actually." Billy said, stepping quietly out of the shadows and walking around the chair to face Danny.
"What the hell?" Danny managed to squeak out, panic evident on his face.
"You were just too damn gullible. You arrogance was your downfall, really." Ty smirked. "Did you honestly think that I would ever be interested in you? You shot my boyfriend, nearly killed my sister's fiancé and threatened my son's safety. I've fucking had enough of you to last a lifetime." Ty growled. She balled up her fist and let it fly, landing a solid blow to Danny's stomach. He gasped for air and groaned.
"Fuck."
Billy pulled out his SIG P220 semi-automatic pistol with silencer attachment. He pressed the barrel of the gun to the center of Danny's head and pulled the trigger. With a burst that sounded like a high-pitched whistle the gun discharged one bullet. The bullet exploded out of the back of Danny's skull, splattering chunks of bone and gobbets of blood drenched brain matter all over the floor behind his chair. Danny's eyes had widened in shock but drooped down and were now closed in death. Ty heaved a sigh of relief.
"Let's get this place cleared out and go home." Billy smiled. "Thanks for letting me kill him. I really hated that fucker."
Ty took the handcuffs off and stuck them in her pocket. Billy unlocked the door and they heard a series of five shots echo from the main room. They walked into the main room and saw all five of Danny's men slumped in their chairs around the circular table that they had been sitting at. Almost simultaneously Heco, Tommy, Baggy, Dog and Spink put their guns back in the waistbands of their pants.
"Dog, Tommy- box up the booze and get it into the van. It's parked out back. The rest of you grab the pool table and the rest of this crap. We have ten minutes then we gotta be gone." Ty commanded and they rushed to follow her orders.
Exactly five minutes later everything was loaded in the vehicles and Ty and Spink stood out front talking.
"Thanks so much for all of your help these past few days. I don't know what I would have done without you."
"I'm just happy I could help. Now, the rest of you need to get out of here before I can blow this thing."
They all decided to meet at the Four Roses to celebrate so the only ones left at the building were Spink and Tommy. Tommy drove Spink's car a safe distance away. After pressing the detonate button, Spink ran as fast as he could to where Tommy was waiting with the car.
Several seconds passed and a low, rumbling growl shattered the peaceful silence of the night. Looking backwards Spink saw that the bricks from the warehouse had imploded into a small pile and a billowing cloud of dust and smoke was heading towards them.
He reached the car and slammed the passenger door shut just as the car was engulfed in the cloud.
Tommy patted him on the back. "Good job, man. Ty will be happy."
"Yeah, I think so too. Let's go get wasted." Tommy started the car and ten minutes later they were parking in front of the gang's favorite bar.
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Sorry about this chapter taking so long. I just can't believe I finally killed him off. Looking at it now, it seems a bit anticlimactic… oh well, hopefully you enjoyed the chapter. There will probably only be a couple more chapters to this story. I'm looking forward to writing Billy/Will interactions…let me know what you think, I'm really not sure about this chapter…