Soda-

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"Tommy-boy", I call walking into the front when I came to realize something, my worst night mare. A man with a gun was standing at the counter and he had shot Tommy. "Gimme the money or you get shot like your friend over there", he says in a gruff voice.

I took a second and the scene replayed over in my mind. Blood was every where, Tommy-boy bit his lip to keep from moaning in pain and the gun was held to my temple. I realized I needed to be calm and collected. I didn't make eye contact with the man, i kept my arms up and walked slowly to the counter. I was cool as I began to open the cash register.

I counted the money aloud as i put it before the man in stacks. I watched as his attention was focused on me and Tommy bled out a lot within a short amount of time. I bagged the money for him and gave him around three hundred dollars in cash. I felt as he hit me with the back of his gun. I feel to my knees for a second and regained my footing.I reached for the phone and called 91.

My head ached but i stood up world spinned and spinned, until it blurred. I was able to calm my vision down after adjusting but was able to move suddenly. I felt dizzy and then my stomach calmed down,"Plans have changed, I'm gonna hold you as my hostages. So shut up and tend to him", the voice demands.

I didn't care out my bump oozing slick blood from the back of my head. I rushed to Tommy's side. His eyes filled with pain and glazed. The blood pooled underneath his chest. It covered the once blue DX shirt, the blood soaked the shirt. I took my DX shirt and crumbled it up , placing it on Tommy's chest.

I applied pressure to the wound and it helped to stop the flowing blood. I had to keep my hand on Tommy's wound or he would bled out. I stayed strong as the man held us hostage, i need to keep the both of us alive. My priorities have shifted slight at the moment.

Darry-

"Hello Darrel Curtis speaking", I say

"This is Principal Warden. I'm calling about Pony", Principal Warden says

"Oh lord, what did he do this time?", I ask

"He's gone missing. He went to first hour and asked for a hall pass. He never returned and he hasn't been see since.", Principal Warden says

'' I will find him, and we will see you Monday", I say

"Alright. Go easy, on Dar. He's going through alot", Princal Warden says

I hung up the phone and muttered a "Damn it" under my breath

I grabbed my jacket and said my goodbyes. I kicked my truck and muttered a string of colorful words. "Damn it, Pone, I never understand this ", I say as I climb into my truck. I turned the key and stated the car, I had to find my brother. I bet Soda is out looking for him, Steve is probably at the DX, I will drive around and more than likey I'll find him.

I drove around Tulsa and spotted a familiar eighteen year old. "Matthews", I said under my breath. I parked the truck at stepped out, I found Matthews and tapped him on the shoulder. "Where the kid?", I say angrily

"Damn it, hey Dar. What are you going here?", Matthews says nervously

I saw a blur that ran by in a hurry and that was my kid brother went by. I made Two-bit follow him and drove the truck and cut him. I got out walking towards him, he was out of breath and Two-bit held him by the tuff of his shirt.

"Busted, kiddo", I say

"Dang it", Pony says

"We will talk about this when we get home, young man", I say

"Darry, I can explain", Pony says pleaing

"Well, i hope so, young man. You have some explaing to do. Matthews, we will talk later", I say

"Get in the truck", I say

"Yes, sir", Pony say

I held on to his shirt so he couldn't run off. He went along with me to the truck. I climbed into the truck, and started the car. " I am very disappointed in you , young man", I say

I drove home and pulled into the drive way. I got out and so did Pony, he stood beside me. I watched as he climbed out of the truck and went into the house. I stepped in the house and the great yelling match began.

"Damn it , Pone. What in the hell were you thinking? The state is watching us so closely, they could take you and Soda away. You need to stop day dreaming and start thinking with that head of yours. Your head isn't just attached to your neck, it's there for you to use, so use it", I say

Pony began to yell back and he yelled, " Damn it, Darry. You'll never understand, even if I told you. You don't give a damn about me. If i was sent away you would be fine with it. You only care about Soda. I do think and sometimes, I deserve to be a kid. You are the worst big brother"

"Go to your room", I yell as the phone rings. I rub my temple as I sigh before answering the phone. "Darrel Curtis, speaking", I say

"This the Tulsa Police, Chief Adams", Chief Adams says

"Damn, another issue. This day keeps getting worse", Darry says

Only if Darry knew the events unfolding and how they would forever change their small family. Darry sighs and begans to questions why the police called.