Chapter 7: Good Start

David had slept through the short flight, just enough time in the freezer to recharge his battery. He was ready to get to work and the driver brought him straight to the house. Ashton was awake and welcomed David into his home.

"Thank you for coming," wearing only his robe Ashton walked David up the stairs towards the guest room. "The freezer is just through the closet. I know you must be exhausted," Ashton wiggled his nose and grinned.

David smirked. He knew he must still smell of sex. "I slept on the plane."

"Well I won't be leaving for a few more hours at least. Kimberly is sleeping and I hope to catch a few hours in the freezer myself."

David took a moment to scent his sire and realized he also smelt of sex. David set his bag down on the bed and nodded, "Wake me when you're ready to get started."

Ashton left David to his room knowing everything he needed had been seen too. As soon as he was alone David began to undress for a few more house. He had text Candice on the ride over that he'd arrived and missed her. She should still be in their freezer for a little while longer he assumed.

"I wish Candice had been able to come too," Kimberly said as the guys drank their breakfast and she had a bowl of cereal. "We could have spent the day together while you boys work."

"I'm sorry I must leave you alone," Ashton felt bad that he brought her here away from her friends and work and wasn't spending any time with her other than in bed.

"Don't worry about it. I can entertain myself just fine."

"Candice is sorry she couldn't come too." David told them. He was even more sorry she hadn't been able to come waking up in a different freezer alone with it's sterile smell.

Ashton kissed Kimberly's forehead goodbye before heading out with David. The next few hours were spent at the office. Ashton was still talking with human police about the incident and what was stolen helping them try to catch the person. He'd done and inventory of everything valuable but noting seemed to be missing but that wasn't to say they hadn't found what they wanted in his files and simply made a copy instead of taking the original.

When Ashton finished with the police he met up with David who was doing a visual exam of the weak points. "So what is your main concern? What is it you want?"

"I want my office protected. I don't want someone to be able to break in."

"That can be handled mostly by the new security system I'll help install. Now as for men…"

"I want at least 12 men. They will work here but also go with me when I travel on business."

"To LA?"

"No I feel I will be fine in LA." He seemed to reconsider but then shook his head if he turned out to need them then he could just call them over. He wanted his home in LA to be as normal as possible.

"I'll find you some good men. In the mean time I have some things to run over with you."

Around seven o'clock David is talking over plans with a family friendly contractor. David wanted the doors thicker, the locks stronger, and the windows bullet proof. He's debating about the doors and the security pad when his phone begins to ring. Seeing Candice's face he quickly excuses himself and answers, "Hey baby."

"Hey you. How is San Francisco?"

"Lonely," he admits. "I've already made good progress. I have interviews lined up in just a bit and through tomorrow for guards. The new renovations and system will take some time to install and get the bugs worked out but things are going well."

"Looks like you've been busy today."

"What about you? You sound tired." He tried to soften his voice for the last part.

She sighs, "I am but last night was worth it."

"How much freezer time did you get?"

"None. I passed out right where you left me until the alarm went off."

David runs his hand over his face. He should have made sure she was in the freezer before he left. He'd known how tired she was. "Baby promise me you'll get extra freezer time tonight."

"I promise," he could hear her smile. "I just got out of the shower and am fixing myself a tall glass of O negative. I thought I'd call you and then I'll head up to bed."

"How's the investigation going?"

"I've got some things sorted out. I spoke to some of my old contacts there and have been open from the start helping the investigation. They're looking into the employee handling the transfers." She laughed, "I'm so glad he didn't toss him in the tar pits. It makes my job a hell of a lot easier to have someone the police can talk to."

David chuckled. "I'm glad he's working with you. Maybe you'll finish up and be able to come see me. The guest freezer is mighty empty with just me."

"I hope so," Candice breathed. "Okay I'm finished with dinner I'm going to head up to the freezer. I'm beat and I have an early morning. I love you."

"I miss you Can. Sleep well baby. I love you too."

The line disconnects and David slips it back into his pocket. He heads back to the contractor ready to dig back in to keep from thinking about his Candice naked and alone in their freezer.

Beth slipped inside from the garage with a smile on her face. She could hear Mick showing Kayla how to play guitar. It was slow but she always got really excited when her daddy showed her things. The cords stopped and Beth could hear little footsteps running down the hall and taking the stairs as quick as possible. "Momma."

Kayla ran into Beth and gave her a hug, "Daddy was right. He always knows when you're home."

Beth lifted her up easily, "I heard you up there. Daddy showing you how to play your guitar?"

"Yep he sure is," she looked over hearing Mick reach the bottom of the stairs.

Looking over at the clock Beth sees the time, "Okay munchkin time for your shower."

Wiggling down Kayla took off up the stairs to get her shower. Mick took Beth into his arms leaning down to kiss her, "I wasn't planning on seeing you for a while. Did our subject call it a night early?"

"Nope, I got our money shot."

Mick raised his brows, "Really?"

"Oh don't look so shocked."

"He finally slipped up."

"Not exactly," Beth's eyes sparkled with mischief.

"What did you do?"

Beth gave him a winning smile. I may have paid the main $50 to go and open his door with fresh towels while I had the camera rolling out of sight. I got video and stills."

Mick chuckled, "That's my girl."

To Be Continued…

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