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"I-" Dante paused. It couldn't have been him. Everyone told Dante that Franco and the group had left the city after Jake was found dead. But Dante still wasn't sure, even though he leaned more towards it being him. The guy looked like Franco and had the same tattoo, but Dante wouldn't pick a definite answer yet. "I think that was Franco. One of the guys who left Jake to die." Dante said as they reached the bottom floor. The bell dinged and the elevator doors opened. He stepped out of the small elevator and waited for Victoria to follow. "So where did you park?" he asked her.

Dante gently held Victoria's hand. His grasp was tight but firm, and his fingers curled around her hand in a perfect manner. He looked over at her and smiled. He figured that what he just said made no sense to her at all, but he knew what he meant and he knew what he was talking about. He led her to the exit and out into the nice breeze. The slightly cool breeze hit his face and he smiled even more. Even though it had only been a day and a night, Dante missed the fresh air that came with the new day. With every breathe that he took, a new gust of life would rush into his body, and dead life would come out. It was the only thing that made Dante feel alive. "Don't 'cha just love the air of a nice summer day?" he asked Victoria as he looked around the parking lot for his car. He spotted the beauty and his eyes brightened and lit right up. He continued to walk over to the car, as he made sure he wasn't dragging Victoria along, since he felt like he was rushing. He couldn't help but walk fast to his precious "child". He came up behind it and was slightly crushed when he saw the dent in the back. "Hasn't even been a day." he said to himself as he rubbed the spot. He shrugged and made a mental note to get it fixed. The click of passenger door could be heard as he opened it for Victoria. He held the door open for her, "After you my darling." Dante said with a gentleman like smile on his face. Something about this day made him happy, and he didn't know what, but he was going to make sure that nothing would ruin it.

Dante closed her door and walked around to his. He opened it and sat down in the seat. He pulled his door closed and smiled at the clicking noise. When he started the car he revved the motor a couple of times and caused the car to pull to the left side. Before he was about to leave, his phone began to ring, but he did not recognize the number. He hesitantly answered it.

"Hello?" he said cautiously
"Yes I remember who you are." he replied back
"Sorry I missed it. I was admitted into the hospital." he sighed
"Yeah I haven't found one yet, but I'm still looking." he shifted the phone to the other ear
"I could. Let me think of a time." he checked his watch. "How about at three o'clock?"
"Okay. Thanks. I'll see you then."

Dante ended the call and put his phone back into his pocket. He sighed a little and looked straight ahead. "Apparently I forgot to call the estate agent yesterday. I have to go look at a house today." Dante sighed again. This was not what he had planned right after he got out of the hospital, but he had to get it done some time. He put the car in drive and pulled out of the parking lot of the hospital.

Dante continued to drive, but chuckled at Victoria's comment. "Who said you won't see me still?" He smiled at her, but she was looking away. The car inched up to the stop light and Dante put on his blinker. The clicking consumed his thoughts as he waited. With each click, he went deeper into thought, until the car behind honked their horn. Dante turned onto Victoria's street and he took things slow. He figured that there was no use in speeding. "You could always stay at my house too." Dante blurted out in the silence of the car.

Dante laughed a little again. "Is there anything that is right in this world?" He smiled a little when he saw that she was blushing. His smile stayed on his face even though he thought he looked like a fool. He was happier than usual, so he figured it was because of the fact that he was finally going somewhere in life. "You intruding? It would be no where near that." He pulled into the parking lot in front of Victoria's apartments. "I'd be more than happy to have you there." he said it with quickness and tried to catch himself but it was too late. He looked away but redness could be seen on his face.

Dante parked in the middle of a open area of the parking lot. His car stood out amongst the others. It was the only one that looked new and decent. He put the car in park and kept it running. "If you want you can come look at the house later. I could pick you up." he said as he unbuckled his seat belt. He figured that she would turn it down since she looked exhausted, but he gave her the option anyhow. He sat there in silence.

"Well I have to be there at three, so I'll be here at two." He checked his watch and noticed that it was five hours away. He stretched and yawned after he gave her the answer. He was exhausted and wanted to nap, but couldn't since there was still a lot to be done.

Dante waved good bye as he buckled back up. He put the car in drive and began his journey. He found himself thinking about the past few days and what it meant. What really made him think was the talk with his dad. He was worried that his dad would shut down again. He saw it happen after his brother had died, and now he had no sons left. Dante shook his head at the thought, scrambling the thoughts from his head. He didn't need that right now. He went to his mother's house and was surprised that she was home. He parked in the driveway and saw the shades move in the window. As he approached the door his mother stepped out and shook her head.

"Dante what are you doing out of the hospital?" she said hugging him.
"Jacobs and I have an agreement. He let me out early in exchange for me going back three times a day for tests and stuff." he hugged his mom back and they walked inside. The place was spotless compared to the last time he saw it. Pictures that were on the walls were put up and replaced with more recent ones. "I'm looking at a house today. With the woman that you set up for me."
His mother smiled and nodded. "You should like it. It's bigger than you need, but I'm sure you won't live alone. Plus you shouldn't live alone anyhow."
"Thanks I guess. I came to pick up my check book and clothes." Dante told his mother.
She went to the end table drawer and took out the checks and gave it to Dante. "Will you be home later?" she asked him.
"Yeah." he gave his mother a hug and went to his bedroom for clothes. He grabbed a bag and put some inside. He went back downstairs and gave his mother a hug. He walked out the door and got back into his car.

He started it up and popped in a cd that he grabbed. A heavy tune and screaming came on and Dante melted into the seat. Delight crossed his face and he put down the windows. It was a nice day out and the warm breeze blew through as he drove down the road. He stopped at a suit shop and rented a nice suit so that he could make a good impression when he met the woman later. Dante drove to Xavier's house and called him. The phone rang and rang until a faint "hello" was said. "Xavier come outside." Dante hung up the phone. A guy in pajamas stepped outside and was in shock when he saw the car and Dante inside. He opened the passenger door and Dante turned off the car.

"So you did get it." Xavier said to him with a smile on his face.
"Yeah and I'm also getting my own place." he replied back.
"How are you doing?" Xavier asked.
"I'm fine. I'm not sure what to think anymore. Life is catching up to me."
"Well it'll get better once he throw an awesome party in the new pad." Xavier hinted at the word party.
"I can't drink. But everyone is welcome to come and use my place." Dante bluntly told him.
"Cool. Cool. Listen let me know when you get the place. We'll talk then. Brittany is back in town and she's visiting." Xavier said
"All right. Enjoy the time with the sis." Dante patted Xavier on the back.

Xavier got out and went back inside. Dante backed up out of the drive way and went to the lake. He sat on the hood of his car and looked up at the clear blue sky. He kept the radio playing and waited until he had to go pick up Victoria.

Time skip!!!!

Dante looked at his watch and saw that it was one o'clock. He got into his car and drove to Victoria's. He was thirty minutes early, but he went inside the building anyhow. He climbed the steps and came up to her door. He had his suit in hand and knocked on the door.