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: Thanks to TicTocTicToc for reviewing. Looking forward to more feedback hopefully. The beginning comes from a deleted scene off of the dvd. It is pretty funny. If you haven't seen it, go youtube it. Search, "Ma calls from Ireland." It is pretty hilarious. This chapter is also more of a filler/added humor before we get into more of the drama filled parts that are on the way. Oh! One more thing, I might not be able to update tomorrow because I'm going to a Nickleback, Sick Puppies, and Breaking Benjamin concert tomorrow. So if not the following night, there WILL be an update. Thanks for your patience. Enjoy.

Recommended Song: "Lost" By RED.

Chapter 7:

I woke up the next morning and the boys were gone. They must have gone off to work at the meat packing plant. I looked at the clock and saw that they should be home within the hour. I headed to my apartment and took a shower and changed. I packed a bag for clothes. I didn't want to be alone here for longer than need be. The phone began to ring as I headed out the door. I stopped and looked at the phone. I swallowed hard, but decided to ignore it. I may regret it, but right now I was avoiding it as long as I could.

I drove back to their place and walked inside.

"Whoa!" I shouted and turned my back to Connor.

Both of them were naked. Connor sat on the couch with a bag of ice resting in his lap. I looked at Murphy who was lighting a cigarette as he prepared to turn on the shower water.

"Where do I even begin..." I said as I turned back around. I looked at Connor. "What happened to you?"

"He got himself killed in the balls by a huge lesbian." Murphy said as he cracked up.

"Haha, so hilarious." Connor replied half in pain and half sarcasm.

"What did you do to her?" I asked with wide eyes.

"I was just trying to teach her the ropes. She got all mad at me when I told her the rule of thumb." I face palmed as he finished his sentence.

"She took quite the offense to it. Didn't really help that he said it should have been the rule of wrist." Murphy laughed harder.

"Connor!" I looked back at him with shock.

"What?" He said laughing a bit.

"You deserve your pain." I said and put my bag down by Murphy's mattress.

Murphy turned on the water to the shower as the phone began to ring. I jumped and Murphy looked at me with concerned eyes.

"Hello?" Connor said as he answered the phone.

I watched him as I sat on Murphy's bed.

"Mother, is that you?" Connor asked

"Christ, there's no fucking hot water man!" Murphy shouted as he grabbed his towel. I couldn't help but gaze at his member for a moment. Murphy smirked at me and I quickly looked back at Connor as I began to blush.

"Shut it, It's ma!" Connor shouted back at him.

Murphy walked over to his brother and stood infront of him once he had his towel on.

"What are you saying? You're talking crazy here?" By the look on Connor's face I could tell it wasn't good.

"What's she saying?" Murphy whispered to him.

"No! Ma! What are you doing with Dad's gun?!" Connor exclaimed.

"Dad's gun?!" Murphy asked as he leaned in closer.

"What the hell are you doing?!" Connor asked.

I looked on not knowing what to do or say.

"What the fuck?" Murphy asked making hand gestures as if to say, "What is going on?!"

"Pull the trigger?! Have you lost it Woman?! Now get a hold of yourself!" Connor shouted.

Murphy ran and grabbed some clothes. As he ran toward the phone and repeatedly shouted for his Ma. I stood up with my hands covering my mouth.

"Listen to Connor now! I'm talking some sense here!" Murphy continued to yell for his mom.

"No! Ma! MA!"

The shouting continued and I covered my ears trying to keep from crying. I sat down on the mattress and watched them.

Connor stood up quickly when the shot went off and threw the phone. The boys dove to the ground for the phone both shouting for their mom.

Relief filled Connor's face and confusion filled Murphy's. I sat there confused waiting for some kind of response.

"Lord have mercy that was a good one ma." Murphy said as Connor held himself when the pain set back in.

I sighed in relief and let myself fall back on the mattress.

"What an evil woman..." Connor said and I laughed silently.

"She's quite proud of herself." Murphy said.

"Well of course she is." Connor replied in pain and then muttered a 'fuck.'

I dozed out on their conversation for awhile until I heard Murphy, "You got to tell him to go easy with that Ma. He's got to respect woman the way Connor does." He patted Connor on the head.

"Oh jesus..." Connor said and Murphy laughed a bit.

I sat up and raised an eyebrow at Murphy. "I gave him his first lesson in sensitivity." Murphy said. They started to argue and I could barely understand them. They continued to talk to their mother until she had to go. They both said they loved her and then Murphy piped up, "Hey listen, before you go just gives us the goods huh, please?"

"Yeah, come on ma it's been 27 years!" Connor piped in.

"Well of course we are Ma! Now out with it!" He added.

"What..." Connor said as they both put the phone down. "What the fuck is that? That's your fucking mother talking like that." he added as he hit Murphy's head.

Connor stood up and I gazed my eyes back downward as he went to hang up the phone. Murphy flipped over on his back and rested there.

"Oh don't even fucking start! I've had ice on mine!" Connor said and walked off.

"Can you guys seriously put clothes on?! This is getting awkward..." I said trying to let my face lose its blushing color. I wasn't completely sure on what they were talking about, but I didn't want to know.

"I think I'm going to go to my apartment while you guys take showers." I said standing up.

"You have hot water at your place don't you?" Murphy asked.

"Yeah, of course." I replied.

"Mind if I use your shower?" He asked. I shrugged. The company would be nice.

"Sure why not. Did you want to use my shower Connor?" I asked.

"No I'll be alright. I think I'm going to just rest here." He replied.

Murphy got dressed and we headed for my apartment. I put my keys down on the kitchen counter and got my self something to drink from the fridge.

"Did you want anything?" I asked.

"No I'm alright." He replied.

"Okay. The bathroom is right down there. Towels are in the closet right next to the bathroom."

He nodded and headed toward the bathroom. I sat at the Kitchen table after turning the TV on and relaxed.

The phone began to rang and I stared at it helplessly. I walked toward it slowly and looked down the hall behind me in Murphy's direction. I heard the shower water running and knew he was already in there and couldn't hear it.

I picked up the phone and tried to ease my breathing.

"You've caused me a lot of problems Autumn."

I closed my eyes tightly and bit my lip.

"I know..." I whispered.

"I've been informed that someone else had to finish your task for you. That is... very unlike you."

"I can't... I can't do this anymore."

Pietro sighed and took a moment before speaking.

"There is an envelope in your mailbox." I started to protest but he stopped me and continued. "Do this last thing for me, and you will never get a phone call from me again."

"Y-you mean it?" I asked unsure.

"Yes. Last one and your debt will be paid."

"Okay..." I whispered after contemplating it. What other options did I have?

"But, if you screw this up. It will have severe consequences that you will not like..."

"I understand..." I heard the click and put the phone down, for hopefully the last conversation with him.

I looked down the hall again and saw it as the same. I went down to my mailbox quickly before I would be missed. I put my key in the little lock and saw the small white envelope. I grabbed it and closed my mailbox. I took a deep breath as I put my key in my pocket and fiddled with the envelope in my hand.

Last one Autumn. I thought to myself. Then you can have the life you wanted.

I opened the envelope slowly and my eyes widened as I looked at the picture. I gripped it tightly as I looked at Connor and Murphy standing outside of a church together. I wouldn't do it! I couldn't! This had to be some kind of mistake!

Deep down... I knew it wasn't and I knew why Pietro was doing this, but the question was, How far will I go for my freedom?