Hey everyone! So this chapter's sort of a filler, but it does explain just a little bit at the end. Hope you enjoy! : D

Chapter 5

Bella Vita's was a small Italian café in downtown Westlake in the heart of downtown. The two sat on the outside patio talking over sandwiches and iced tea.

"So Paul and I have discussed the issue of this news report and we've decided that while you are extremely safe here, extra precautions should be taken just to be safe. Since the boys are going to be starting their world tour soon, we're going to be living on the road. Paul and I actually think that this could be extremely helpful considering that it would be much harder to keep track of you if you're never in the same place. Plus, this way Big Rob will be around 24/7, not just when they go out in public." Denise explained. "Is there anything more that you would like us to do as a precaution?"

"Honestly, I think that's a wonderful plan. An well, considering the boys profession you probably know more about security and personal protection than I do."

"Alright. I know this must be hard for you Mary, but know that no matter what we'll always be here for you. Hopefully this situation with smooth over quickly, but even if it doesn't know that I look at you as the daughter I never had. If you ever need to talk just let me know."

Mary smiled softly but gratefully at Mrs. Grey. "I can't express in words how much what your family is doing means to me. Especially because this is such a risk to your whole family"

"Oh nonsense." Mrs. Grey waved her off. "We wouldn't have it any other way, and I know if the situation were reversed and it was one of our boys in this situation your family wouldn't hesitate to take them in."

Tears came to Mary's eyes as she thought about everything that had happened within the last week. It had been such a rush just to get it all figured out, and to have everyone put in safety, and she could only really feel the sense of being overwhelmed just begin to hit her. Sniffling a little she laughed as she wiped away the tears with the back of her hand.

"Sorry, I guess that everything's just beginning to catch up with me."

"Denise smiled in understanding. "Of course. You've been through a lot lately and for anyone in general this would be hard, but especially at your age and stage in life, it must be exceptionally hard."

"It is, but you and your family are helping immensely. Thank you." She said standing up and giving Denise a hug.

"You mean our family." Responded Denise as they sat back down.

"Yeah." Mary breathed happily.

"Mom! Have you seen my Wayfarers?" asked Jason as he came running down the stairs.

"Coffe table in the living room." She responded, not even looking up from the breakfast she was cooking.

"Thanks!"

To say that the Grey house was currently a mad house would be an understatement. The house was in full blown chaos as everyone ran around the house packing last minute things before the bus came to pick them up in half an hour.

Mary yawned as she padded into the kitchen. Being up at 4:30 wasn't exactly her thing, but she had to be up if she wanted to be ready when the bus came because even though she didn't need half the stuff the needed she still had her fair share to pack.

"Morning Denise. Need any help with anything?"

"Yeah. Do you mind making sure Shane's up? I haven't seen him yet."

She internally groaned. Things between her and Joe were beyond tense, and she still had no honest idea why. "Sure. I'll be right back!"

Walking up the stairs and just missing be run down by a frantic Nate she sighed and knocked on Shane's door.

"Shane? Time to get up." She spoke through the door. After waiting a minute and not receiving a response she opened the door and peaked in.

Through the darkness she could see a lumpy figure under the blankets. Rolling her eyes she walked up to his bed and poked his shoulder causing him to stir, but nothing else.

"Shane." She poked him again but still got no response. "Shane…"she coaxed. "SHANE!" she shouted causing him to jump up and bump his head against her chin.

"Oww…" they chorused.

"What the hell was that for!?" he questioned fire in his eyes.

"Denise said to get you up and well you weren't waking when I poked you and called your name so I tried the next possibility."

"How'd you even get in here?"

"Your door was unlocked?" she questioned shrugging her shoulders.

"What is your problem?" he asked irritated.

"My problem?" she questioned a slight hint of anger in her voice. "How about what's your problem? You were so nice to me the first day I got here, but since then you've been a complete jerk."

"You're my problem."

"Last time I checked," she started infuriated, her hands clenching into fists at her sides. "I didn't do anything to you, so why don't you grow up and actually act mature for once! Urg!" she shouted before stomping out of his room.

"What's wrong?" Denise asked as Mary stomped back into the kitchen.

"Your son is the problem. He has some stupid grudge against me for no reason because I have never done anything to him. At this point I just try to avoid him like the plague which if you ask me has been pretty effective."

"Just give him time sweetie. I'm sure it's just been hard for him to adjust to having you around." Denise soothed.

"Sure, cause a month isn't long enough to start to." She said sarcastically her arms crossed over her chest. Turning towards the shuffling in the doorway she groaned.

"Ugh. You again. Why is it that I have deal with you and your attitude twice in such a short amount of time and at such an early time of day too? Why is God trying to punish me!?" she said exasperated her hands thrown up in frustration. "I'm going to check my room and make sure I didn't forget anything." She said brushing past Shane and towards the stairs.

"How about finding you heart while you're in there!" Shane shouted after her.

"Agh!" was heard as shouted from the hallway.

"Shane!" Denise scolded. "Don't give her mouth. She's done nothing to you."

"But mom, there's something about her that just doesn't sit right. She's hiding something." He tried to reason.

"Believe it or not, she isn't. Now leave the poor girl alone. Things are hard enough for her right now without you making it any worse. I want you to apologize later today. Especially since you're going to be seeing much more of her while on tour."

"Yes mother…" he sighed before pushing away from the counter he was leaning on grabbing an apple and heading out.

Denise shook her head. This was looking to be a very interesting tour.

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