It Starts With One

A Boondock Saints

Disclaimer: I do not own anything from the Boondock Saints. I only own my character Autumn and any story lines that I add.

Author's Note: So I was on a roll tonight and I figured I would give you guys two chapters tonight to make up for not being able to update. For this Chapter, I thought I should give kind of a short look with Murphy's POV. Just a short thing to show his thoughts going on now and just a past memory of how Autumn and Murphy met. If this goes well, maybe I'll make more in Murphy's POV. Let me know what you think! Enjoy your double dosage!

Recommended Song: "Airplanes" By B.O.B Feat Hayley Williams

Chapter 6: Murphy's POV

I caught Autumn midway as she was falling to the ground.

"Autumn!" I shouted as I grabbed her. "Come on stay with me."

"Murphy..." She whispered softly. Blood came out slightly from her mouth.

"We're going to help you. Just relax." I pressed against the wound trying to keep as much pressure as possible.

Connor slid next to us looking at Autumn.

"This is it Murphy..."

"No. Don't say that." Tears escaped my eyes.

"I Lo-" Her eyes slowly shut as she choked on blood.

"No!" I said pulling her trying to stop her from choking. Her body laid limp and lifeless in my arms.


I sat up quickly and looked around. I tried to even my breathing. I felt as if I could barely breath. I looked at Autumn sleeping peacefully. I moved some hair from her face and saw a slight smile on her face. I got up and grabbed my pack of smokes and my lighter. I sat in one of our chairs and lit my cigarette. I exhaled the smoke and leaned back in the chair.

Three Years Before...

I walked into the diner and sat down in a booth. I was waiting for Connor and decided to look at the menu while I waited.

"Is there anything I can get for you?" I looked up and saw her fake smile. Something was wrong, but she didn't want anyone to know.

"I'm actually waiting for my brother, so I'll just take a water for right now."

"Okay." She said and gave a small smile.

She came back with my water a few moments later. "If you need anything else let me know." She said.

She started to walk away but I found myself intrigued with her.

"You could tell me your name?" I asked. She turned looking stunned that someone wanted more than just giving their order.

"Autumn." She said pointing to her name tag with her pen.

"Of course." I said mentally slapping myself. "I'm Murphy."

"Nice to meet you. I really should get back to work." She said and quickly walked off to attend to others.

Connor walked in about five minutes later and I waved to him when he saw me.

"Hey, sorry I'm late." Connor said.

"Don't worry about it."

"Did you order yet?" he asked.

I started to answer but Autumn came back over when she saw Connor join me.

"Hi, can I get you something to drink?" She said with a smile.

"I'll have a water as well please." He said and She nodded. "Did you need some time to look at the menu?" She asked.

"Yes please." He replied.

"No problem, take your time."

I watched as she walked away. I couldn't help but stare. I looked back at Connor and he looked at me with and eyebrow up.

"What?"

"You were checking her out." Connor accused with a laugh.

"No I wasn't." I said defensively.

"I saw you plain as day. No point in denying."

"Does it matter?"

"No, not at all. I bet she says no." He said with a smirk.

"The girls love the accent. There's no way she can say no to me."

Connor smiled and gave the hand gesture saying, "The floor is yours."

I walked over to counter and took a seat. She looked up at me.

"Did you need something sir?"

"Don't call me sir, you'll make me feel old." I replied.

"Oh, I'm sorry. What was your name again?" She asked.

"Murphy."

"Ah yes, Well Murphy how can I help you?" My name coming from her lips sounded like heaven.

"You could let me take you out to dinner sometime..." I said leaning on the counter.

She sighed and put her plates down.

"Look no offense, but I have a lot of stuff going and I don't need another problem. I have enough people that I have to watch out for."

"I could protect you." I said smoothly.

"I think you've had to much to drink and I'm not interested. Sorry." She picked up her plates and walked off to the table that they needed to be delivered to.

Connor was back at the table laughing at my failure. Damn his ability to read lips.

Autumn sat up and looked around. She saw the burning cigarette and got up to walk in my direction.

"Are you okay?" She asked softly.

"Yeah, just needed a cigarette." I lied.

"You woke up" She said and straddled my waist as she sat on my lap. "because you needed a cigarette? Why do I not buy that?" She said smiling genuinely.

"I just couldn't go back to sleep." I responded.

"You're drenched in cold sweat... Did you have a nightmare?" She asked worried.

"I'm alright. Don't worry about me." I replied after exhaling to the side away from her.

"I think I'm going to go to my place in the morning." She said breaking the silence.

"Why?" I asked.

"If you haven't noticed... This is one room. I understand you two are guys so you don't really care, but a girl likes her privacy."

"I guess I see your point. Just be careful alright?"

"Caring for someone is risky business Murphy."

"Sometimes you need to take risks." I replied.

"Maybe, but when do you know when to stop taking risks?"She asked.

"When I'm dead."

I stroked her cheek and she held onto my hand gently.

"I'm going to go back to sleep. Try to get some more sleep. Okay?"

"I'm right behind you." I replied. "As soon as I finish this cigarette."

She nodded and headed back to her original spot.

I had to figure something out. I had to protect her and I wasn't going to let her down...

"Could we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars? I could really use a wish right now. Wish right now. Wish right now."