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"I think Tyson might like that..." Tyson was wandering up ahead of them. He was racing back and forth to them, chattering away happily. He was definitely worked up today. The H in his ADHD was in full affect today. He was everywhere! Though as long as he wasn't rude, misbehaving, being disrespectful or disruptive Lena let him be. She had been through this before with her eldest child, and had tried to micromanage it and it made both her daughter and her miserable. So now she just set up boundaries, as long as Tyson stayed within them, she did not have to intervene.

Lena shook her head and kissed Archie. He was so darn sweet! Always worrying about her. She was perfectly capable of taking care of herself, but it was sweet to have someone who cared. David had stopped fussing over her after Tyson was born. Tyson had become the center of his universe, which was acceptable. However it had gotten to the point their marriage was not even a priority anymore. It had been work, Tyson, his business, his hobbies, his friends, and then finally the marriage if there was anything left to give it.
"I will be okay at the hospital tonight. You go home, get some rest. Sleep in your own bed. That is so amazing, and we all take it for granted." She closed her eyes and smiled as she envisioned her own bed, and favorite bedding.

Lena couldn't wait to return to her own bed. She missed it dearly. She would do so soon enough, however for now she would be sticking close to Cadence. Lena lead the way to her rental. She was have her car serviced, and the interior completely cleaned. After the rats she just couldn't get in the car without seeing and smelling them again. Yes, it was in her head but she couldn't stop it.
"Let's get in...Ty, you're too far." She called and the boy turned and ran back at once.

Killian had been reading a text from Cadence when Diana had showed up. He pulled the bent manila envelope from inside his jacket. Inside were a few photos of Ben and Black together. There was even a copy of a new business agreement between the two men. Turns out they had decided to open up their own bike shop. The last thing in the envelope was a print out of the call logs from a blocked number. There were calls that had been placed to both Cadie and Ben's phones.
"That number may be blocked, but it is calling them both. Several times. Some of the calls are extremely short. Some are longer. I stole the phone from Black's room. I have it." He pulled out the phone that was sealed in a baggy.
"I am not sure if any of this helps..." He reached beside him and grabbed a dark hoody.
"I would test that for blood. He was wearing it the day he came back in town. He hates hoodies. Says common drug dealers where them. I have never seen him in one till that day. There is what appears to be blood on the sleeve."

Killian sat back and stared at Diana. "You look nice..." He blurted out then immediately cleared his throat.
"Sorry..." He grabbed his coffee and swallowed some down. He picked up the Menu and examined with sudden interest.

Archie Thompson

Archie smiled, letting his hands drift down and caress her lower back, even going as far as letting his fingertips dip under the hem of her shirt, lightly gliding along the small of her back. He certainly thought the boy could let out some of his energy chasing after the chickens or something. "I think he would too." When he felt her lips move to his own, he smiled against the kiss and brought his hand up, brushing her hair behind her ear. "You know you can always call if you need me, and I'll be right there." He looked into her eyes, letting her know that he was serious. With everything going on around the creek, he wasn't sure what would happen to the woman if someone was given a chance at her.

As they moved to her rental car, he opened the driver door for her, and placed a kiss to her forehead. "How about you follow me to my place, and from there we can take my truck to the fair? After that the little fella can hang around if he wants to, with the animals." He held her door open while she got into the car, and he moved to the back door, closing it after Tyson climbed inside.

Archie went to his truck and got inside, starting it up before leading Lena to his home.

Orion took the bouncer with Thomas in it, to Thomas' nursery. He set the bouncer down. Then he set to work packing Thomas' bag. He chatted with him as he worked. Orion found the conversations with Thomas to be soothing. Sure the baby couldn't answer, and didn't understand him however that made it easier to talk. He didn't have to think about every word, didn't have to be so guarded.

Sure Orion's life may look easy from the outside but it wasn't. He always had to watch what he said, what he did, had to judge just how much he could tell anyone. He lived his life in half truths and shadows. That was draining mentally, emotionally and physically. Of course he couldn't talk to anyone about what he felt. Heavy is the head that wears the crown. He knew that quote to be all too true.
"Grace? Do you think Thomas will need more then four outfits?" He asked as he held up a few outfits.

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

"Okay. I will follow you." Tyson buckled himself in and immediately leaned forward. "Music Mom!" he sang cheerily. Lena put on the music for him, started up her car and followed Archie back to his house. Tyson sand along loudly the whole ride.

When they finally made it to the house, Lena parked and Tyson pretty much busted out of the car. Tyson took off running, Lena grabbed her car and popped out of the car.
"Ty! Come back here! Don't you touch or climb anything!" She yelled after the boy. She shook her head, and walked over to where Archie was standing.
"Sorry." She watched as Tyson ran a bit further.
"TYSON JAMES CAINE! YOU TURN AROUND AND GET BACK HERE!" He yelled after the boy, her hands coming to rest on either hip.
"Ohhh Maaaa!!!" Ty groaned and Lena glared at him.
"Oh Ma nothing! Get back here!" Tyson returned slowly, grumbling under his breath.
"I have no idea why he is so wired today. He was practically vibrating in his seat in the car. I think I yelled at him to get his arms in the window at least five times."

Orion packed ten tiny outfits and four little sets of jammies. Just in case he peed through his jammies. He stuffed three blankets, five burp clothes and five bibs in the bag. He even packed an extra binky clip and two extra binkies. The diapers and wet ones he packed a new pack of each in a separate bag.
"Him looking like me is nature's way of ensuring I stick around and provide for the baby, and protect it." Orion smiled at Grace.
"I think he does look a lot like me." He pet the baby's head. He smiled at Thomas.
"Maybe it will be enough to keep your brother away for a while." He chuckled. He was pleased Dereck had yet to show his ugly face around the house, but he was annoyed that he kept sending his idiot friends about.

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

"Ew!" Tyson cried and covered his face. "You two are gross!" He took off running again. Lena was to engrossed in Archie to respond to Tyson. She was holding Archie tight and kissing him till her head felt foggy.

When she finally broke the kiss she had to step back. She fanned herself a bit.
"We should get going..." She replied with a small smile.
"You are making it hard to want to go to this fair Mister..." She slipped a hand up the back of his shirt, and lightly ran her nails up his back. She bit her lower lip, to suppress the devilish smile from spreading.

As soon as Killian passed her the folder, Di started looking through the contents. How had he gotten his hands on all of this when her searches had been coming up with nothing? Gods, maybe she was in the wrong profession. Or he was. As he talked about the call logs, Diana moved to look at the page in question, her green eyes looking up as he handed her a phone in a baggy. With the logs and phone in hand, she might just be able to get some transcripts of the calls... "No all of this will certainly help. Lead somewhere, it has to. How did you come by all this?" She asked curiously, as he then passed her a hoodie. She took it from him with a nod, "I'll take it right in. See whose DNA it matches to. You didn't accidentally get any blood or hairs on it possibly did you?"With as much as he had just given her, it could all certainly place the man at the scene. If the blood matched to Cadie's that is. But if anything with Killian's DNA was on it, she wouldn't and couldn't use it.

She took a sip of her coffee, skimming back through the folder he had passed her. The business agreement and bike shop were certainly worth a look too. When he spoke again before clearing his throat and apologizing, Di looked up at him startled. That she hadn't expected. A smile graced her face as he got a sudden interest in the menu. "You look good too Killian, but I don't think I need to tell you that." She told him sincerely. Diana was sure some where he had someone to warm his bed. A man like him couldn't be lonely long unless it was of his own choosing. She looked away from him, taking another sip of her coffee, shaking her head. Why did the thought of him with someone else send a burning jealousy through her? She was the one that hadn't returned after all.

"Is there anyone from the Angel's that still hangs around with Black?" Di asked after swallowing down most of her coffee. She could question them see what they knew of the man's recent dealings But more than that it just would be nice to know how many of them she was going to deal with. Of course she would check employee records for that bike shop. But was this Black switching to join the KOR, or was this a part Angel/KOR mixer?