Later that night Eunice had returned as promised with dolly, Duffy, and greenly. Their reactions to finding out that she was on our side the whole time was price less. As we all poured a bottle of scotch and sat around the bar, I was approached by greenly,
"Olivia. Still as gorgeous as ever"
I smiled,"greenly still as forward as ever"
He chuckled and gave me a hug which lasted for longer than my liking. I heard the guys chuckling and then my arm was pulled and I landed in someone's lap. An arm wrapped around me protectively,
"Hands off my wife der greenly"
I chuckled and nuzzled my face into Murphy's neck smelling his cologne. He always smelt so good.
"Sorry man, but can ya blame me?" Greenly joked.
We all laughed and started catching up with everyone. My heart fluttered just being this close with murphy. I still couldn't believe that this man was all mine. Everyone was drinking and smoking, just having a great time. I still sat resting my head on murphy feeling extremely exhausted. It felt like I was fighting to keep my eyes open. I just didn't feel like myself.
"Hey liv ya want a shot?" Connor asked noticing that I wasn't drinking.
I lifted my head head from Murphy's neck,"nah I'm good thanks though"
His eyes widened,"aww c'mon don't be a party pooper"
I put a hand up to him,"no Connor please"
"Suit yerself den" he shrugged.
I nodded and went back to rest my head on Murphy's shoulder when he moved his shoulder. I looked at him and an arched an eyebrow.
"Ya feelin alright?" He asked concerned.
I looked into his deep blue, concerned eyes and knew I probably shouldn't lie to him, but I forced a smile and said,
"Yea I'm fine"
"Ya sure?" He asked flicking his cigarette in the bin.
I nodded and then rested my head back on his shoulder not wanting to talk about it anymore. Knowing that in a few days this stomach bug will be over, but I wasn't going to let the boys do something without me.
"I'm glad we got the band back together..."
Lifting my head from his shoulder seeing everyone smile except Romeo who seemed a little awkward. I chuckled,
"even though our new bass player's kind of a retard."
Everyone laughed and Romeo gave me the middle finger. My stomach churned a bit causing me to grip onto it. I fought the sick feeling back and looked seeing Eunice eyeing me again. I starred back intently before she made her way over to us, coming between murphy and Connor. She placed a paper Inbetween them with a man's picture and information on it.
"This is the guy?" Connor asked.
"That's the guy. He's a Sicilian immigrant, name of Ottilio Panza." She said.
"Five, five?" I asked and she nodded.
"He's short bastard isn't he?" Murphy said.
"Yes...and well put. He'll be front page news in the morning but we have to assume Yakavetta already knows we've ID'd his guy. We can't give him time to 'Plan B' us." Eunice said.
"We're hittin' him tomorrow night. Dat soon enough?" Murphy asked.
Suddenly everyone stopped their conversations and focused on us.
"Should be. Where's it gonna happen?" She asked looking to Connor.
"The Pru." Connor replied as my eyes widened.
Murphy hadn't told me the plan and doing it at the prudential?! I felt murphy grip onto my waist tighter.
"The Prudential Building? What are you, cracked?" Dolly asked shocked.
"Why don't you just do it on center ice at a fucking Bruin's game?!" Greenly asked.
"Dat's where the man is so dat's where we're goin'. No guts no glory, Green Beans." Connor smirked taking a shot.
"In fact, we could use a few extra hands...that is if you fellas can still get yer Irish on." Murphy smirked over my shoulder.
"Hey, I got balls for days, pally. I'm a fucking sack-o-matic." Greenly exclaimed.
We all started laughing. Leave it to greenly to make us all laugh I such a serious situation as this. In all honesty this scared the shit out of me. I was extremely worried about this one, but I wasn't letting them do this without me. I just hope this stomach bug passes.
" We're in." The 3 officers smiled.
"Well, you boys have fun. Connor, Murphy? Escort a lady to the door?"Eunice said.
I growled and was actually shocked that murphy bottled me off his lap and held an arm out for Eunice. Growling, I followed behind them. As we reached the door Connor smirked,
"Y'sure you don't wanna hear the plan? I'm not tryin' ta brag or nothin' but this one's a real Picasso."
I chuckled, it was probably something out of a movie. Crossing my arms over my chest I rolled my eyes as murphy groaned,
"Aw, Jesus."
"Shut it" Connor growled at murphy.
"School night. Got some homework to do. Besides, I'd like to critique your masterpiece with a fresh eyes." She said turning to face us from the door.
I arched an eyebrow seeing a look of concern cross her face.
"What is it?" Murphy asked.
"Something ain't right with this whole thing. Panza knew you were in there tonight and he just let it 't lift a finger. I mean, if he's working for Yakavetta, why would he stand by and just watch all his guys get taken out?" She seemed puzzled.
My stomach dropped as I thought about what she had just said and how good of a point that was.
"That is...interestin'." I thought out loud,
"You think maybe we got another fox in the hen house here?" Connor asked.
"Starting ta look that way. Somebody pushed that visa through. Could have ourselves a gen-u-ine 'Ghost in the Darkness,' here." She sighed.
The boys nodded and walked back into the bar. I turned to follow them when an annoying southern voice asked,
"Olivia?"
I slowly turned and crossed my arms over my chest,"what?"
She chuckled,"seems like we got off on the wrong foot"
"What makes you think that?" I rolled my eyes.
"Call it woman's intuition." She smirked.
"Did you need something?" I growled.
She studied me intently which made me shift uncomfortably.
"You feeling alright?" She asked.
My eyes widened and my face paled,"of course I'm alright! You don't know anything! And leave my boys alone! you may think you know them, but you don't. They are my family and I will do everything in my power to keep them safe so ya better not be trying anything lady" I growled.
"Understood, goodnight Olivia" she smirked and turned away walking out the door.
I tried to calm my breathing as I watched her leave. What was that smirk about? She thinks she knows me? Knows them? She doesn't know anything! A pain jolted through my stomach and I cringed, holding myself up against the wall.
"Liv? Ya alright?" I heard from behind me.
I turned and saw murphy and Connor starring at me with concern. I slowed my breathing and stood straight,
"I'm fine"
Murphy left his brothers side and gripped me around the waist,"ya sure about that?"
"You've been actin little off" Connor agreed.
"Guys I'm fine" I said,"just that red head prissy girl just needs to keep her nose in her own business" I muttered.
I watched as Connor smirked,"aye dats what it is huh?"
"What?" I arched an eyebrow.
Murphy pulled me into his chest,"yer jealous"
"Am not! She just needs to back off a little bit" I grumbled.
Both brothers chuckled and Connor walked to the other side of me and gripped onto my waist in a side hug,
"Called jealousy love"
Growling I grumbled,"whatever"
"Ya ain't got nothin to worry bout love" murphy kissed my forehead.
"Aye we're all yours" Connor hugged me putting his arm around my neck.
"Maybe I should rethink this" I joked feeling completely reassured that I'd always have my boys by my side.
