Married to Darkness- Chapter 23

Theo finished up his night dancing at Sinema early. He stood in the changing room, wiping the sweat from his chest and neck as Ben walked through the door. The mousy doorman stated, his voice hinted with a bit of confusion, "Rex, I thought I would see your friends tonight. Normally they come out."

Theo remembered the dinner and shook his head, unable to hold back the mild disdain for how the evening went, "Yeah but after earlier, I'm not surprised. That should count as a form of torture."

Ben stepped over to the sequin thong clad chimera and asked, "What happened?"

Theo rolled his eyes as he faced the muscle-bound mouse, "Just parental BS. Nothing to write home about but the opinions of some parents and how the world should be are ridiculous." A bit of silence hung in the air before Theo asked, "Is Robert mad that I am cutting out a little early tonight?"

Ben shrugged, "If he is it would surprise me. We've got a couple more hours before we shut down, but you probably pulled more in than the other dancers for the entire night. But you know Robert, he'll complain anyway."

Theo laughed as he put his sweaty towel in his duffel and pulled out his Beacon Hills jogging suit. Ben eyed it up and noticed the assistant coach label on the back, "Wow, Rex, I didn't know you were coaching lacrosse."

Theo laughed as he pulled the sweat shirt over his naked chest, "Yeah. It's been an experience, working with Finstock."

Ben shook his head, "Did you play for another school? I don't remember you on the team."

Theo shook his head as he lifted a leg and slipped into the sweat pants, "Nope. Finstock hired me because I can run. It probably didn't hurt that I was wearing my boyfriend's training gear."

Theo's mind wandered as he finished putting on the sweat pants. He had casually said the word. He didn't listen to what Greenberg said, but the finality and certainty of the word hung in the air. "Boyfriend". It was one thing to use the term around the pack and their families but something entirely different to say it out loud to a coworker, a man the chimera honestly only knew from a few interactions a night, a couple of nights a week. He must've stared off into space for quite a while because Ben waved his hand in front of the space cadet chimera, "Are you alright Rex? It looks like the world lost you there for a moment."

Theo nervously chuckled, "I'm good."

Ben grinned, "Then you might want to check your phone. I don't know how you could miss it going off. Whose ringtone is "Bright Eyes"?"

Theo quickly reached into his bag, his face a bit red, as he found the phone and quickly redialed. After one ring, the phone picked up on the other end. Theo asked, "What's up Little Wolf? Couldn't sleep?"

Liam responded, his voice tense with the pull of the moon and cracked as he pleaded, "Can you come home soon?"

Theo's eyes widened, and he responded, "Yeah, Little Wolf. I'm about to leave right now. I was going to surprise you."

He could hear the smile begin to form on the beta's face, who replied through inadvertent fangs, "Thanks Theo. I love you."

Theo whispered back, "Love you too, Little Wolf." Theo hung up the phone when he heard Liam disconnect the call. He turned to see Ben still there, "You really love that boy Rex. Don't let the clientele know. Your tips might suffer."

Theo shrugged, "If they suffer, they suffer because I'm not denying my love for my boyfriend."

Ben nodded as Theo handed him a roll of bills and grabbed his duffel. He stated, "That's Robert's and I will see you tomorrow night. Any special theme?"

Ben took the money and said, "I think it is the Howl at the Moon full moon Rave."

Theo shook his head and laughed as he walked towards the exit, "Sounds about right. See you tomorrow, Ben."

Ben replied, "Later Rex."

Theo darted out of the back exit from the club, making sure to dodge as many people as possible. He didn't want to get held up as he nearly jogged down the hallways and through the back door. He maneuvered through the parking lot towards his truck. He checked his phone and saw that it was almost 1 AM and wondered about his Little Wolf. He tossed his duffel into the cab of his truck as he hopped in and drove to the Geyer residence.

When he pulled into the driveway, he saw the house was dark except the light from the bedside lamp in Liam's room. The chimera grinned as he killed the engine and stepped out of the truck. He thought about how he planned on surprising the Little Wolf and while Liam knew he was on his way, he could still surprise him. The chimera walked around the house and climbed the tree close to Liam's room. He deftly jumped from the tree to the roof, making very little sound as he crouched low and made it to Liam's window.

He peaked in and saw that his boyfriend wasn't in his room and slowly raised his bedroom window. Theo smirked as he lifted the unlocked window and slid inside the beta's room. He quickly turned around and closed the window, so the wolf wouldn't realize where the draft came from. He heard running water and snuck across the room and behind the door. He shimmied out of his jogging suit and light up shoes, only to groan at the smell of his sweat and the bar. He thought there was no way the wolf wouldn't know he's there since the scent was pungent.

He heard Liam walk back towards his room, the wolf's steps were heavy, and he could read the chemo signals of frustration and anxiety. When Liam stepped back into his room, Theo stepped behind the wolf and wrapped his arms around the beta's chest, leaning his face into the crook of his neck. He whispered gently, the hot, moist words caused the beta to shiver, "Surprise Little Wolf." Theo grinned as he said the words but was struck with a realization. His sequin thong rubbed against the Wolf's bare skin and his bare chest was pressed tightly against the wolf's naked back. Before Liam could even respond, Theo chuckled, "You're naked."

Liam tilted his head back and kissed the chimera. Theo felt the sting of the wolf's fangs against his lips and saw the glimmer of the golden eyes. While they kissed, the chimera pushed the door closed with his foot. After a few moments, and a few drops of blood courtesy of an overenthusiastic wolf's fangs, they broke from the kiss. Theo released his hold on his boyfriend and Liam turned around. Theo smugly grinned as he said, "Why are you naked Liam? Are you just excited to see me?"

Liam blushed and responded, "I get really hot when I struggle to contain the wolf. So, I sweat and then I get irritated and just take off my clothes. But this is another nice reason." Liam's expression shifted from a pained look to a lustful grin as he drank in the image of his almost naked boyfriend.

Theo lowly chuckled as he pressed his pointer finger against his boyfriend's chest, his eyes drifting over his body, "Not a chance, Lit- ergh, Wolf. I came here to help you, not be your release of aggression." His eyes focused too long before he lifted his head and made eye contact again. His muted greys attached to the golds as he released a sigh and light-heartedly pointed out, "At least I now know why you've ran around the forest naked during a full moon." He playfully looked away, "Of course now I know it wasn't because you were looking for me."

The beta mischievously grinned as he quipped, "We could do that. Run naked through the woods."

Theo gently poked his boyfriend's chest, "Only if we are far enough in that we won't run into anyone. The last thing I need is for Parrish to arrest me for public indecency."

Liam leaned forward and pecked his boyfriend on the lips as he brought his hands up Theo's sides. The chimera leaned back after the quick kiss and said, "Claws. You are scratching me with your claws."

Liam glanced to his hands on Theo's sides and saw his claws, he weakly responded as he pulled them away, "Sorry."

Theo shrugged, "Don't worry about it. Just keep in mind, I am here to help you stay in control, not lose it. Do you want me to take a shower before we lay down?"

Liam shook his head, "No. I just want to hold you." Liam took Theo's hand and guided him to the bed and pulled him down as he crawled into the bed. As soon as Theo hit the bed, Liam wrapped his arms around him and spooned him. Theo managed to pull the sheet over them and said, "What's on your mind Liam? You usually have more control than this?"

Liam pressed his forehead against the chimera's back, "Nothing."

Theo rolled his eyes even though he knew Little Wolf couldn't see it. He responded with a bit of bite in his tone, "Come on, Little Wolf. I know something's bothering you. Do I need to guess?"

Theo felt the nervous smile spread across Liam's face as the wolf kissed his back, "Maybe."

Theo closed his eyes and took a deep breath, "I'd say it has everything to do with the Hewitts. That dinner messed with you more than you'd admit. The part that wounds you is they think so little of you after you've been there for Mason for years."

Liam lightly whispered, "Yeah."

The word and tone of Liam's response spoke volumes to the chimera. He continued, "And the part that just pissed you off was how they viewed me. Am I right?"

Liam growled as he thought of it and responded, "You're right." As the wolf growled, Theo fought back giggling and said, "Stop it wolf. That tickles."

Liam pressed his face against the back of the chimera's neck and inhaled deeply, "I love that you are back. I'm glad I can tickle you by accident."

Theo whispered lightly, "I'm glad to be back. Now, stop tickling me so we can get some sleep."

The two men relaxed and drifted off to sleep.

The hours of the day passed quickly as Severo bounced from phone calls with contacts and with Araya. He explained his situation in Beacon Hills and the hunter matron advised him to be cautious in his dealings with the wolf but find out what he could about the cells operating there. He was able to track down where Monroe's hunters were holding their captives and marked it on a map on his cell.

He waited outside a warehouse in the dark and nearly abandoned side of town. He looked at the building that once was used as a packaging plant. The old masonry work was blackened and chipped from a time when this district was alive. Now, it stood in disrepair, used for activities that people concealed rather than showed the world.

Severo stepped out of his van and walked to the side entrance, his shotgun in hand. He found it suspicious that they hadn't messaged him and when he opened the unlocked door, his suspicion grew. He slowly stepped into the building, his eyes and weapon scanned the plastic and sheet covered equipment and boxes. He walked towards the opening where he saw a chair and someone sitting in it just in the shadows of the overhanging balcony floor. He walked towards the man and he appeared to be asleep until the hunter closed enough distance and saw the light reflect off the darkened blood that pooled in his lap and at his feet.

Severo cautiously looked around and listened as he heard the tumble of something falling from a box towards the front entrance of the warehouse. He turned his head and weapon to the source of the sound and saw the severed head of one of his contacts leave a blood trail as it rolled across the floor.

The figure clad in head to toe black wearing a skull mask similar to a berserker stepped in front of the double door entrance. It flashed its dark black gauntlet that ended in vicious, blood-soaked claws. The other hand glowed electric blue.

Severo raised his shotgun and depressed the trigger at the figure. The slug struck true, as it tore into the figure's chest and the monster slid backwards. As it shifted back to standing from the shot, the unmistakable sound of the metal slug tinging against the concrete was heard. Severo fired another shot before he ran to cover behind a tall stack of boxes. The shot struck the figure higher, blowing a hole into its shoulder.

The Calavera loaded two more shells into his shotgun as he said, "Another alpha. Wouldn't be my first wolf hunt."

The figure laughed as Severo heard its joints pop into place as the wound knit itself back together. The figure spoke in a male voice, one that the Calavera was familiar with, "Severo. I always knew that I would kill you. The time has finally come."

Severo whispered, "Vallero?" as he stepped out from behind the cover and looked for the man. He scanned the tops of the boxes and the shadows as he walked towards the center of the warehouse. Almost too fast for the hunter to register, the blue claws slashed towards him from his left flank.

Severo brought the shotgun up to block the strike and caught the claw. He kicked the man in his chest before he quickly leveled the firearm and fired another round. Once again, the figure skidded on his feet on the cement floor.

Vallero laughed as he charged the hunter and slashed into his left forearm. Severo screamed in pain as released his fore grip on the weapon and fired it with one hand at the figure's head. The round blew off the left side of the figures mask and head as fragments of jaw, skull, and sinew sprayed the hunter. Severo took a couple of steps back as Vallero's mask fell to the floor and his eyes glowed purple. The wound just inflicted healed before the Calavera's eyes and he darted towards the dead guard in the chair, between two stacks of boxes.

Vallero laughed and pursued his quarry. He managed to slash into Severo's back but the Calavera threw his weight into one of the stacks of boxes and knocked them onto the killer that pursued him. As Vallero tumbled to the ground, covered in the boxes, Severo reloaded his shotgun with his special ammunition.

Vallero threw the boxes off himself and jumped to his feet. He stated, "It doesn't matter how often you reload or shoot me, I am killing you tonight Severo. Araya will learn why it was a mistake to get rid of me."

Severo responded as he darted through the maze of long since forgotten boxes, "Araya got rid of you because you are crazy. It's good to know some things don't change. I still brought a surprise for you, Wolf."

Vallero laughed as he jumped to the top of the boxes, "I'm not a wolf, Severo. Not that it will matter soon anyway."

As the monster stalked his prey, he saw the quick movement and darted towards it. When he reached the edge of the box to jump down, he felt the shotgun barrel pressed against his left leg. He barely had time to react before he heard the discharge and flew backwards towards the entrance. His leg seared with pain and the hole in his thigh bled and fought off the healing.

Severo stepped from behind the boxes and eyed the damage he did to the rogue hunter. He saw Vallero's eyes glow purple as the wound fought against the incendiary aspect of the round. The Calavera smugly stated, "Still think I can't take you?"

Vallero howled in pain before Severo discharged the weapon into his chest. Severo watched as the hole in the monster's chest seared with fire and his eyes glowed purple briefly before closing.

Severo stepped up to the body of Vallero and looked at his face. He sneered as he said, "Descansa en paz."

Severo turned around and walked back towards the side entrance. He grumbled to himself as he loaded two more shells into his shotgun. "Hopefully the wolf will know something more."

As he reached the opening in the boxes that led to the side entrance, he heard the shuffle of movement against the harsh concrete floor. He pivoted on his feet and turned the shotgun, as he readied it to fire. When he made it around, Vallero stood in front of him, his body blocking the shotgun. The monster closed the brief amount of space and plunged his blood thirsty claws through the ribs and soft tissue of the experienced Calavera. As Severo gasped for air and blood poured out his mouth, Vallero leaned in and whispered into his ear, "Nunca le dé la espalda a la presa."

Severo groaned with his last breath, "The wolf."

Vallero grinned and responded, "Descansa en paz."

Saturday lazily passed and before he realized, it was time for Theo to get ready to go to work. He left the Geyer residence and drove back to his den. He changed out his clothes and grabbed the wolf costume from Scared Straight night. When he reached the club and made it to the back room, there was already a flurry of activity from the staff, setting up the lights and paint booth for the rave.

Theo shimmied out of his sweat suit as he changed into his wolf set. He looked to one of the other dancers as the man applied paint to his chest. Theo asked, "Are we all doing that?"

The dancer nodded, "Robert wants us all to have some paint. It's supposed to look good under the black lights."

The chimera rolled his eyes as he took a brush and painted his palm before he slapped it on the center of his chest. The other dancer gasped and said, "I could've painted a cool design on you, Rex."

Theo shook his head, "I'm good. I'm just not in the mood for it."

The dancer shrugged as Theo cleaned the paint off his hand. He wandered out to the dance floor and helped Ben set up the lights before helping him with the paint booth. He looked at the mousy bouncer when they finished and couldn't help but laugh. The bouncer had a painted-on cat pattern for his face complete with whiskers and cat ears. Theo asked, "What are you supposed to be, Ben?"

Greenburg replied, "I'm a cat, Rex. I thought it would be obvious."

Theo raised his eyebrow, "A cat, at a howl at the moon rave?"

Greenburg nodded, "Yeah."

Theo deadpanned, "Cats don't howl. Especially not at the moon."

Ben replied with a vacant, "What?" as Theo shook his head and laughed.

The club was packed almost as soon as the doors opened. Theo danced at the main pole, near the front entrance of the club and constantly scanned the crowds as he hoped he might see some of his pack. It wasn't until after 1 that he recognized Nolan, who was shirtless and covered in glowing green, blue, and purple painted lines and the girl with him. He jumped off the elevated platform, on his way to grab a bottle of water, and stopped at the nervous teen. He said, "What's up Nolan? I didn't figure I'd see you tonight."

Nolan looked at the chimera and nervously said, "Yeah, Alia had to cancel yesterday so we came out tonight." The girl looked at the chimera and smiled, "You have a hand on your chest."

Theo grinned, "Yeah. I had to get some paint. Rules or something." He looked to Nolan, "Is Liam here?"

Nolan glanced around, "I could've swore he was here just a moment ago."

Theo rolled his eyes and replied, "Thanks Nolan. Have a good date." He walked away as they replied in unison, "It's not a date." Theo yelled back, "Whatever."

The chimera sniffed out the wolf's scent and tracked it back to the changing room. He walked in and saw Little Wolf leaned over at the chimera's station, his hands firmly gripped to the table with his head hung low. Theo asked, "Is everything alright Little Wolf?"

Liam turned around quickly, his eyes blazed gold, and responded, "I just had a hard time."

Theo walked over to the wolf and embraced him, "Hard time with the moon?"

Liam nodded and replied, "Yeah. Just a control thing."

Theo heard the heartbeat shift and the anger in the beta's tone. He smelled the sour mixture of frustration and jealousy from the wolf. Theo slowly stepped backwards and asked, "Does it bother you that I dance here?"

Liam quickly responded, "No."

Theo smirked, "You know I can hear when you lie." Theo shook his head and gently smiled as he spoke, "I promise I've been on my best behavior. You are the only man I've held tonight. No strip tease dances. Just me, some paint, and that sweat covered pole."

Liam nodded a few times, "I know. I just have trouble not thinking about things. Then I see some guy slap your ass and it pisses me off."

Theo nervously bit his lip, "Maybe you shouldn't visit me at work on full moons."

Liam weakly asked, "Do you think you could quit?"

Theo's eyes widened from the request, "I'd like to Little Wolf but if I plan on moving out of the crypt, I kind of need money saved and I still have to pay for college amongst other things."

Liam argued, "But you are an assistant coach."

Theo shook his head, "It doesn't pay as much as you'd think it would. I couldn't live off it alone."

Liam growled at Theo's response and said, "You could always move in with me. Then you wouldn't have to work here."

Theo smirked and replied, "Little Wolf, I can't move in with you and your parents."

Liam persisted, "Why not? My parents love you and I know I could convince them."

Theo felt his anger rise as he responded, "I know your family loves me, but this is about me taking care of myself. I didn't ask for help from the pack before and I'm not about to accept it now."

Liam's anger grew as he responded, "It's not help from the pack. It's help from me, your boyfriend."

Theo argued back, "Who is also my pack alpha. I can't accept it Little Wolf. You need to understand that."

Liam's anger got the better of him as he replied with more venom than intended, "I don't understand you, Theo."

Theo shrugged as the wolf pushed past him as he stormed out of the changing room. The fight weighed on the chimera's mind as he continued through and finished his shift.

Liam woke up the next morning, the anger from his fight with Theo and the pull of the moon gone. He picked up his phone and texted his boyfriend.

Hey, do you want to hang out today? I could do schoolwork with you and maybe catch a movie or something.

Shadow: Can't today. Busy.

Do you want company?

Shadow: I'd rather be alone for this. Another time.

Are you mad at me?

Shadow: No

Is everything alright?

Shadow: Yes

Can you answer things with more than short answers?

Shadow: Sometimes

Liam huffed as he set his phone down. He grumbled to himself as he thought about how easy it was for the chimera to get under his skin. He pulled himself out of bed and went downstairs to the kitchen. After he finished his breakfast, he heard his ringtone go off and darted upstairs. His mother yelled, "No running in the house" before he reached his room.

Liam quickly answered the phone and fought back his disappointment as Mason spoke, "What are you doing today Liam?"

Liam sighed, "I was trying to meet up with Theo, but he seems to be dodging me."

Mason laughed lightly as he responded, "What did you do?"

Liam indignantly responded, "I didn't do anything."

Mason gently prodded the wolf, "Seriously, what did you do?"

Liam took a deep breath and released it before he said, "I told Theo I wanted him to quit working at Sinema."

He could almost hear the smirk coming from the teen as Corey responded, "You think Theo is mad at you?"

Liam rolled his eyes and replied, "I don't know Corey, maybe. He said he wasn't."

Mason replied, "Then he probably is."

Corey argued with Mason, his words easily caught by the phone, "No, babe, he isn't. If anything, he was probably confused about the argument. This is Theo we are talking about."

Mason argued with Corey, "Yeah, but this is relationship Theo, not just run of the mill Theo."

Corey quipped, "I think you are wrong."

Liam pleaded angrily into the phone, "So which is it? Is he mad at me or not?"

Mason stated, "Yes" while Corey said, "No."

Liam's irritation grew, "Can you two decide on an answer?"

The line was silent for several moments and Liam asked, "What gives? You aren't going to answer?"

Mason whispered into the phone, "We're walking around downtown, and we just spotted Theo. He's carrying a duffel and it doesn't look like he's headed to a gym or anything. Do you think he's doing a mission by himself?"

Liam's eyes widened as he desperately responded, "I don't know. Maybe. Can you guys follow him? Find out what's going on."

Mason replied with a bit of condescension, "You want us to follow your boyfriend because you two had a fight even though he said that everything was good?"

Liam smirked as he replied, "Yes, Mase. That's what I'd like."

Corey replied, "What about trust Liam?"

Liam nervously bit his lip, "Alright. Maybe you shouldn't."

Mason grinned as he looked to his boyfriend and responded, "Now, I want to know what he's doing."

Liam argued, "Don't follow him Mason."

Mason light-heartedly replied, "Too late" and hung up the phone.

Mason looked to Corey and asked, "Do you mind helping me follow Theo?"

Corey shook his head as he asked, "Is there any answer I could give that would stop you?"

Mason grinned as he shook his head, "Nope. We are just following him, and we won't even get close."

Corey sighed and replied, "Alright, fine." The chimera looked around and when no one was watching, placed a hand on his boyfriend and they both disappeared.

It took them a couple of minutes to catch up to Theo, but they managed to spot him before he stepped into an alleyway between several large buildings in the more run-down part of the downtown area. Mason and Corey ran to catch up and saw the chimera look around cautiously before we opened an old metal door to a large, white painted, cement block building. The alley had large metal trashcans placed against buildings and the pavement was broken and in serious need of repair. The dumpster near the building Theo stepped into looked and smelled like it was full of rotten food.

The two men reached the backdoor and Corey asked Mason, "Are we going to follow him inside?"

Mason laughed a little, "We've gone this far Core." The teen reached forward and opened the door as the two men stepped inside.

Once inside they saw a large white room with concrete floor. The paint on the block walls was discolored and chipped and there were two long metal tables folded and leaned against the wall. There was a stack of faded and discolored, metal chairs next to them. There was a side door in the large room that led further into the structure. As they crept inside, they heard voices, one they recognized as Theo's.

The chimera said, "I came here today for this too."

The woman gasped and argued, "You can't. This is just too much."

There was a hint of anger in the chimera's voice as he replied, "I can and I am. There is no use arguing about it."

Corey and Mason looked to each other before they walked through the door and saw Theo talking with an older woman in a nun's habit. They were standing in an industrial style kitchen with a large stove that had a huge pot heating over a gas fueled flame. There was a large metal sink and conveyor belt style dish cleaner on the far side and a sink with counter for food preparation near the two. She looked into the duffel and saw the assortment of canned goods and boxes and said, "But Theodore, it wasn't that long ago that we helped you."

Theo nodded and smiled, "I know Sister Agnes, but I am doing well now. I know it's been quite a few weeks since I've been able to visit but I hope this helps."

Sister Agnes smiled and nodded, "You don't have to bring anything with you when you visit, Theodore. The parish doors are always open to you."

Theo smugly grinned, "Then, to make sure the doors are always open, take the money Sister." The chimera held a stack of bills and pushed them towards the Sister. She looked at the money again and said, "That has to be at least a couple thousand dollars, Theo."

Theo nodded, "It is Sister. I want the parish to have it, for all the help I received. You could feed a lot of people with it."

The sister held her hand out and pushed the money back towards the chimera, "We couldn't Theodore. You need to think about yourself."

Theo laughed gently as he pushed the money into her hand, "We have this same argument every time I visit, and I always slip it to you one way or another. This time won't be different."

Sister Agnes sighed as she took the money from the chimera. She asked, "Will you be staying today?"

Theo nodded, "Let me stock these things in the parish and I'll be right out."

Sister Agnes smiled and walked from the kitchen through the door leading into the larger hall of the facility while Theo walked towards door near the fridge. He opened the large metal door and stepped into the back room with his duffel. Mason and Corey walked to the entrance and while Theo stocked the shelves he stated, "You can come out now. I know you are there Corey."

Corey and Mason appeared as Theo continued. The chimera asked, "Why did you follow me?"

Corey gasped as Mason said, "We say you walking and wanted to find out what you were doing."

Theo sighed and said, "You caught me. I came to the local food kitchen to give them some food and money."

Mason asked, "Why didn't you just tell Liam that?"

Theo quickly turned around and glared at Mason, "I'm not doing this for some sense of recognition. I'm here because they helped me with food and a little money when I was homeless. I am repaying the kindness."

Corey started, "Theo, we could've-"

Theo argued, "I didn't ask for your help or anyone's help from the pack alright. Now you know where I sneak off to."

Corey flinched from the anger and Mason replied, "We could do this as a pack."

Theo shook his head, "If you really care what happens to these people, then fine but don't do it just because I am here."

Theo moved towards the entrance after he finished stocking the food. As he stepped closer to Mason, the three felt a strong electric current travel from the teen towards the older chimera. Theo asked, "What's going on?" while Corey grabbed Mason and pulled him back into the kitchen.

As the distance grew, the current dissipated. Mason quickly stated, "We've got to go, Theo."

Theo asked, "What just happened?"

Corey lied, "Nothing, Theo. We've got to go."

Corey pulled Mason out of the parish as Theo readied himself for the lunch time meal for the parish and soup kitchen.