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Archie Thompson

Archie grinned down at his woman, using his free hand to cup her chin and tilt her head up into a kiss. "I don't mind it one bit. Just means I get more time in the day to be graced with your presence." He winked down at her and handed her her coffee, along with her chocolate covered strawberries. "I'm not sure what kids like these days, but I got a bag of chips for Tyson, and brought these flowers for Cadence." When he walked into the room, he set the flowers next to her bed and immediately let his eyes land on Joshua. For a second his eyes widened, but a large grin crossed over his face beneath his mustache. "Wish I could say the same." He replied, chuckling softly. The tone of his voice did nothing to dull Archie's fire. He moved next to Cadence, looking her over. "Now I thought ya were like your mother before, but damn. You don't only have her looks, but her fighting spirit." He winked at Cadie and returned to Lena, standing behind her with his hands rubbing her shoulders gently, and his chin resting on top of her head.

'Cause sometimes you just feel tired,
Feel weak, and when you feel weak,
you feel like you wanna just give up

~Cadence Jaycey Sinclaire-Caine~

Cadence gave Archie a thumbs up. Clearly she approved of what he said. Tyson was finally up, and he climbed up in bed, and laid with his sister. He spotted Archie and smiled at him. He looked toward Joshua, then his Mother. Clearly confused by this new man.

Joshua decided to take his leave. Telling Cadence he would return later. Lena glared after him. Like hell he would! He wouldn't just show up in her daughter's life out of nowhere and act like nothing happened.

A nurse entered the room and explained they were taking Cadence for some testing. Lena was said to see her go, but this allowed her time to focus on her two favorite guys. She sipped her coffee.
"Oh, thank you by the way. Very thoughtful of you. Now...get your jackets. We are going to get some breakfast, and then we will be back." Lena slipped her hand into Archie's.
"I missed you handsome." She whispered so Tyson wouldn't hear. He was still a bit sensitive about her seeing Archie.

~Candie~

Jasper frowned as he walked out of the meeting and out of the clubhouse. He hadn't expected that to be what the meeting was about. He was glad Orion was still the President. But what had Killian been thinking to challenge it? Something was going on here, something even Jasp didn't know.If anyone was going to challenge for rank he had certainly expected it to be Black. But the man had even voted for Orion to keep the title. So what was truly happening? This world was slowly seeming to break apart. Jasper didn't stop Orion from leaving, even though he wanted to talk tot he man. Nor did he try to find Killian to ask what the hell he had been thinking. No instead like the other two, Jasper disappeared. If he stayed around, he was sure he was going to get into something with Black who had decided to show his face.

Thinking Orion went home to decompress with his family, Jasper thought it would be best to let him have his time with his family alone. So he rode his bike over to Victoria's. He himself needed some time away and to forget what had just happened. As he walked up to her door, Jasp took off his kutte, folding it in his arms before he knocked on the door.

Lena returned to the hospital later. She spent most of the time talking with the Doctors about Cadence's results. She was a bit concerned with Cadence had another seizure, but it seemed to pass quickly. She also learned there was definite hearing loss in her left ear. They were not yet sure it was permanent, or if the condition would improve at all. They were hopeful though.

Cadence was resting, and Tyson was too worked up to hang around the hospital all day. So Lena left the hospital with plans to do something fun with her boyfriend, and son. She would return a bit later and visit Cadie by herself.
"So....I was thinking...we go to the fair. It is a half hour away. We can check it out, hang out a bit, come back and Ty can stay with his Aunt Michelle and I can come back to the hospital. Archie, you can always visit your new nephew, or...check on the older nephew." Lena moved her hands around his waist, and up his back.

'Cause sometimes you just feel tired,
Feel weak, and when you feel weak,
you feel like you wanna just give up

~Cadence Jaycey Sinclaire-Caine~

Cadence awoke some time later. She wasn't sure what time it was since the blinds were drawn. The room was relatively dark. She heard whispering and shifted to look around and see where the whispering was coming from. Two large shadowy figures. Clearly both males from the size.

The figures turned and moved toward her. She squirmed away and pulled the blanket closer with her one good arm. The men were on either side of her soon enough. One yanked the blankets away from her, the other forced her flat against the mattress, and held her in place.

She cried, and pulled the blanket tight against her. Her main attacker at least returned the blanket afterwards. She recognized both voices, though she knew no one would believe her if she said they were working together. She laid there miserable, hurting and realizing she wasn't safe even in the hospital.

The police that came to her room asked her questions. She wrote out her answers as best she could. She knew they were only there to act like they were doing their job. She was thankful they at least returned her personal belongings to her. She at least had her phone back, not that she could talk. She at least was able to text, and text she did.
'I need to get out of the Creek for good. Whatever it takes.' She hit send, and hoped Killian would take her seriously this time. She needed him to work quickly.

~Candie~

Archie Thompson

Archie walked along with his toned, muscled arm draped over Lena's shoulders. When she mentioned going to the fair, he nodded, with a large smile working over his lips. "Well, my house is on the way. I'd love for the kiddo to stop by and see the animals." Yeah, Archie had himself a horse, chickens, goats, and a bull. The bull was mostly to keep people from breaking in to his property, he had raised it from a calf. It was a gentle soul, but the length of his horns scared off whoever would try and come onto his land. "I still need to see the little guy." He thought, making a mental note to go and visit Grace soon. When her arms moved around him and up his back, his hands cupped her face, his icy gaze looking down into her doe-like eyes. "You gonna be alright staying at the hospital tonight? I can stay with you."

The Agent rushed into the diner, and strode straight to where she say Killian sitting after a moment of looking around for the man. Of course she was late, even if just slightly. Although Di had done her best to instill a habit of making it places on time in her daughter, that didn't excuse the fact that they were both female. And to top it off, she couldn't really blame her daughter for her tardiness. The little girl had been excited when her mother told her she could go to her friends house to play, and had been ready basically on time. It was Diana that had stalled them feeling like a teenager in the mirror deciding what to wear. She had decided finally on something simple. Although this was still work related, she wasn't going into the office. And it was damned weekend.It wasn't like this was a meeting out of any ordinary meeting, so keep it cool she would. But she had been surprised Killian had wanted to even meet, and didn't just text her the information.

As she sat down a waitress came by to take her order. She smiled at the other woman and ordered a coffee before her eyes turned to the man in front of her,"Sorry I'm late." Soon the waitress came with her coffee. Di took a sip of the warm bitter liquid before pulling a small notebook from her bag and a pen. Her green eyes looked back up to Killian. "So what you got? I'm sure you want to get this over with."She told the man in an indifferent tone. She understood him being seen with her could cause him problems. Especially in such a public place and if the information he gave her was something she could run off with. Then surely any who saw them today would be able to connect the man to being a snitch. She didn't want to cause him more problems. As much as the woman side of her wanted to stay and discuss life over this bland cup of coffee with the handsome and dangerous man across from her, She also knew now was no time for that. If ever would be.

"Whatever you want." Orion agreed happily. Unfortunately as President, and owner/part owner to several businesses he often didn't have time for anything but work. He had purposely moved some things around, and shoved many things together so he had a few crazy busy days just to make sure he had a few days set aside for just his family. He knew the importance of family time, but he also new the importance of working hard, and supporting one family.
"Let's pack some things we will need and then head on out." Orion watched Thomas' movements. The baby seemed to enjoy the bouncer. He glanced over at Grace.
"We need to find somewhere child friendly. Nowhere with a lots of the super young crowd. They start drinking and act like morons." Orion stood up and stretched.
"I want to stay somewhere close enough for us to go to the Aquarium. I feel like he would like that." He smiled at Grace.

I have the answer
I can take the pressure
I will turn it all around
~Five Finger Death Punch