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 Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 4:03 pm
Dereck Michael Thompson 
Dereck followed behind Lyn silently, the smirk he had painted on his face never left. He could watch her all day, and as she led him up the stairs and to her apartment, he couldn't help but let his eyes admire the curve of her spine, and even her rear. He was a man, and he still had his manly instincts. Once they were safely inside, he was comfortable enough to remove his cut, tossing it over one of the chairs that was in her kitchen. "You do not have to keep thanking me, Lyn. Just know that I do what I do because I want to, not because I'm looking for gratification or anything." He followed her and picked up the movies, holding them up to her. "You are the one that was maliciously tortured, I think you deserve the role of choosing the movie." He placed them back down on the table and closed the distance between them, gently pulling her into an embrace against his chest.
Dereck pressed his lips against her head, the mess of red hair that fell in soft curls around her face. He was so happy that she was alive. There was a spark, some kind of electricity between them that was inexplicable. He felt such a strong connection to Lyn, and he knew from the first moment he met her that she was going to end up being an extremely important part of his life. After a few silent moments, he decided to speak, but kept his arms around her. "I was scared. For the first time in a long time I was scared. Not only because they had you, but because they had Grace, too. She is pregnant, Lyn. If she were to die, and I were to die, then our family bloodline would die with us." He sighed, planting another kiss to her head before pulling away.
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 4:29 pm
 Grace Marie ThompsonWearing This!
The only thing that Grace could think about while sitting there, was how fast everyone's life had changed. How different everything was going to be from here on out, and in this moment she was not entirely sure that happiness would return to their lives. Right now it felt like she was going to be sad forever, and that was not something she would be able to live with for long. Everyone lost someone they loved, and it was eating away at her. Maybe if she had done something different, maybe Isabelle would still be here. Hell, maybe Lincoln would still have Kennedy and Cadence and Orion would still have their aunt. Her eyes filled with tears, which she quickly wiped away with the back of her hand, pulling herself to stand back up. This was not the place for her to have a breakdown. She needed to remain strong and put on a happy face for everyone. Especially Orion.
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 4:33 pm
"I won't be broken
I won't be tortured
I won't be beaten down" ~Orion Michael De La Cruz~ Orion glanced over at Grace put quickly returned his eyes to the road. He appreciated that Grace would be willing to go with him to the funeral. He could really use the emotional support. He didn't get emotional often but this was one of those times he was feeling emotional. This was his Aunt, one of the few links he had to his Father. One of the few people who had loved him unconditionally. "Gracie...I am grateful that you want to go. I really am...however...there may be some family issues. There are a few people.....nevermind."
Once at the luncheon Orion lead Grace in. He didn't hang around her long, he was off and talking to a few people. Orion made his rounds and made it to the bar just into to see Grace taking off. He frowned but went and sat beside Jasper a minute. He grabbed a beer and popped off the cap. "Think Lincoln is okay to be alone tonight? I was thinking I may stay at the Club to keep an eye on him." He said as he quickly eyed the man. He was surrounded by several of their girls who hung about the Club. Moira among them. Orion returned his attention to Jasper now and there was a pause. Clearly something was on his mind and he was battling with it. "Doing okay?"~Ryder~ I have the answer
I can take the pressure
I will turn it all around
~Five Finger Death Punch
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 4:54 pm
'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 read Jasper's text. Of course she didn't and wouldn't blame Lincoln for what he was feeling. Her heart hurt for him. He had lost his twin brother. They had spend their entire lives together, and now he would never see him again. The thought brought tears to her eyes. She wiped the tears that were threatening to fall away quickly. 'I am grateful he has the MC. He will need his family for emotional support for a long while, I suspect. I am hiding out from Mom and Tyson. They are driving me nuts! LOL The pictures, questions, and watching me. Must be what it is like to be in the Zoo. Anyway....I know your probably busy. Take care hun. I am heading home, I miss my bed.' Cadie sent her text and sat a bit longer staring at where the Cafe had been. She brushed her dark hair back, and wondered how Roger was doing. ~Candie~ But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength
And just pull that sh*t out of you and get that motivation to not give up
And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you wanna just fall flat on your face and collapse.
~Eminem
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 5:08 pm
 Location: Apartment Company: Dereck Wearing: Funeral
Lyn listened to his words. Her eyes going wide hearing Grace was pregnant. And as close as the siblings were with no mention of parents, it wasn't hard to notice the two were the only family members they had close. But in the whole sense of it, being the last of their family had to be hard. Was he feeling some need to continue his line since he was the 'heir' of it?Her blue eyes looked up to his as he pulled away, shaking her head lightly,"I'm sorry. I didn't know Grace was pregnant. I mean that's exciting, a nephew or niece for you, new addition for her. It did survive right?"Now wouldn't that make her feel awful? Cadie's unborn child dies and Grace's all because of Dylan. Whom she had practically brought down here. She didn't know if then, despite her feeling, she would be able to let Dereck be with her. And if he died?Because of her or for whatever reason, Lyn herself may be as lost as Lincoln.
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 5:21 pm
Jasper Jasper's blue eyes turned to Orion as he took Grace's spot near by, beginning to drink his own beer. Jasp nodded,"I'll keep an eye on him. I'm planning on staying. You go home man." In truth Jasper was alittle afraid to even return to his apartment. He wasn't sure what would happen when he went back there. Wasn't ready to find out what rage or misery would do to the place he had recently just finished renovating. So for now, the club was safe.
He took another sip of his beer, nodding his head. He didn't need to burden Orion with his insecure thoughts at the moment. As long as he had alcohol at the moment, he would be ok. And he didn't understand at the moment how Cadence told him one moment she didn't want anything to do with him. Then was texting him the next like all was ok. Jasp shook his head,"Yea, but congrats man. I'm happy for you." He said relating to the news Grace had just shared with him.. He wouldn't say it directly outloud. Didn't know how many people the couple wanted to know about their expecting child. But as far as Jasper could see, it was good.
As his phone vibrated on the bar counter, his hand picked it up, looking quickly at the text message.'Don't worry. We got him covered. You talked to his cousin at all? Be safe...let me know if you need anything.' He sent the text quickly. Even if she didn't want him there, he would be if she needed him. That he knew. Couldn't stop it. 
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 5:34 pm
Dereck Michael Thompson
Dereck rolled his eyes playfully at her response. It was one of the things he loved about her, her fire. Her spunky attitude was refreshing, especially in a time like this. When he felt her frame relax in his arms, his heart seemed to swell with pride. Pride in knowing that she was his, no matter whose name was on her body, she was his. "Only for you, Lyn." He grinned and shook his head, running both of his hands through his dirty blonde hair. "Grace and her baby are fine. I am actually warming up to the idea of a niece or nephew, despite who the father is." His likeness towards Orion had not changed much, even though he knew that Orion cared about Grace and the baby.
He moved across the room, and into the living room where he plopped down on her couch with a sigh. After running around for the past two days, it was nice to finally feel a level of relaxation, though he knew that tomorrow was going to be another busy day. He still had to deal with Tommy, who was locked up in their club. If he hadn't died already, Dereck would be sure to continue making the man suffer for what he did. His death was not going to come slow.
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 6:00 pm
Grace Marie ThompsonWearing This!
Once Grace emerged from the back, her eyes immediately searched out Orion who was sitting at the bar and talking to Jasper. The pain in her stomach took most of her attention though, so she moved to the table and made herself a small plate of food. She was not only eating for herself, but for the baby inside of her. She needed to remember to eat, especially after having not eaten for 2 days. Her plate consisted of a burger, chips and some cake. Grace moved to sit next to Orion at the bar, snacking on some of the chips that were on her plate. Upon looking between the two men, she felt a small wave of tension. Jasper looked like there was something bothering him, and Orion looked like he held some guilt on his shoulders. He was taking everything hard, and it showed. His eyes had some dark circles under them, and he just overall looked tired. Grace grabbed her water, taking a few drinks before shifting nervously in her seat, glancing towards Jasper when he received a text message. Grace could only hope that it was from Cadence, and they were working things out between them. He was such a good guy, and did not deserve to lose the woman he loved because of the career choice he made.
After a few more seconds of silence, Grace spoke up again. "The service was beautiful. I'm sure Kennedy wouldn't want everyone sitting around and sulking about his death. He would want us to celebrate his life, not sit around and mourn his death." She kept her voice soft, low as her blue eyes looked between the two men.
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 6:02 pm
Location: Apartment Company: Dereck Wearing: Funeral A sigh of relief left her lips as he stated Grace and the baby were fine. That was important. Someone should come out on top of this all. Be able to say it didn't change their life much at all. Her life had more than likely changed irrevocably since she met Dereck. It was not a regret she had one bit. For no matter what happened, Lyn felt better off than she was before. The wounds would heal, scars would fade, and yet something told her, as long as she held on, she'd always have him with her.
As he crossed to the living room Lyn picked up 21 Jump Street from the table, shrugging her shoulders lightly. Patch Adams was sad, for most of it, and the horror flick was always best in the middle. Her form crossed to the T.V., plopping the DVD in the player and turning on the screen to all the right channels as she said,"You're just warming up to the idea? You should be ecstatic. Should it really matter who the father is? You may not like Orion, but if Grace is happy and he treats her well, then you can't complain too bad, right?"And that was Lyn assuming it was Orion's kid. She didn't know, only knew the two were steady. And from her encounters with Orion, he was protective of his family. He'd do what he could to take care of them. Plus that's what everyone always said. Find the one who treats you right and makes you happy. However Maralyn didn't have siblings, so really she couldn't atest to the whole situation. All she had was cousins upon cousins on both sides. And her very German grandmother she had grown up with, and the grandmother in town, and her father. Whom she really should give a call sometime soon. At least to see how the hunting was going up there.Once Lyn was sure everything was set up right and playing, she moved to the couch and set next to Dereck.
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 6:03 pm
'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 read Jasper's text. She quickly texted him a reply. She really missed her Jasper, but she didn't see a future for them. Couldn't see how he could ever want to be with her.
'Hey Jasper,
I am sorry for unloading on you the way I did. You did absolutely nothing to deserve any of that hatred, nor did my brother. I love you two, more then either of you will ever truly comprehend. Right now though...seeing you two hurts. It makes me think about how I could have and should have done things different.I want to be with you but I know I shouldn't. I'm disgusting and used. Just not fit to even think about you. Anyway....take care. Be safe hun. Love you always, and forever. Don't forget that.' Cadence hit send and finally headed to her place. She was surprised to see Elias in the apartment across the hall from hers. He did technically own it after all. She locked her door, locking all three locks and turned on her music. She had it on loud enough to drown out all the noise outside. She filled the tub, lit some candles and poured herself a glass of wine. She looked at the bottle and decided to take the whole thing with her. She poured half a cup of her rose scented bath salts into the hot bath, next she popped one of her pain pills, and sunk in her bath. She sipped her wine and decided to play a game of Russian roulette. She would see if another pill or two would do the job. At this point she really didn't care what happened. The way she saw it...her life was never in her control anyway, so why would her death? ~Candie~ But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength
And just pull that sh*t out of you and get that motivation to not give up
And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you wanna just fall flat on your face and collapse.
~Eminem
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 6:14 pm
Dereck Michael Thompson
Dereck turned around on the couch, letting his eyes follow Lyn as she moved about, and when she spoke of Orion and Grace, Dereck sighed. He knew it shouldn't matter who the father was, but in this case it did. He brought his hand up to his chin, stroking it for a moment before looking down at his lap for a moment. "He is....I know he means well. I know he would take care of Grace but, there's just history. There is a reason we aren't just one big MC between the two towns." Dereck bit down on his lower lip, shaking his head. Orion was a loose canon. In Dereck's eyes, he could not be trusted, at all. "There is just some history between us, and I don't trust the man as far as I can throw him." Once Lyn was next to him, Dereck draped his arm onto the couch behind her head, finally happy that they were settled down and relaxing.
Though, as the movie played, Dereck couldn't shake the thoughts from his head about everything he had to get done. TJ and Snake both needed to have their funeral service, and Dereck needed to find a way to dispose of Tommy's body without drawing any unwanted attention from the local police. Especially since the Sheriff had been snooping around Orion and his men for the disappearance of Alex. There was so much ******** stress on his shoulders, that it was hard to enjoy his time with Lyn.
Once the movie was over, Dereck shifted so that he was facing Lyn, and a small smile danced across his lips. "How about we order some food? I haven't had anything to eat all day, and I don't know about your but I'm starving." Closing the distance he kissed her lips, making sure to be as gentle as he could. She was in a fragile state, and he did not want to break her anymore than she had already been broken.
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 6:22 pm
"I won't be broken
I won't be tortured
I won't be beaten down" ~Orion Michael De La Cruz~ Orion leaned over, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. He kissed the top of her head. He pulled himself and watched her eat. He was happy to see her eating, happy to see she had an appetite. "Was a beautiful service." Orion agreed. He glanced back at Lincoln and gave a small smile in his direction. He had a small smile on his face, a few of the girls wee trying their hardest to make him smile. The twins had always been nice to all the women in the house, it was no wonder they were going all out for him. He glanced back at Jasper. "Thanks....we are keeping it under wraps for the time being...doesn't seem right with all that is going on. With everyone having lost so much. Seems a bit unfair for us to celebrate while everyone else is grieving." Orion wanted to announce the pregnancy but it didn't seem right. He brushed brown strands back from his eyes. His green eyes were on on Grace again. He loved her to pieces, and felt bad that he was denying her the pleasure of announcing the pregnancy. This was her first child after all. ~Ryder~ I have the answer
I can take the pressure
I will turn it all around
~Five Finger Death Punch
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 6:38 pm
Jasper Jasper nodded in agreement with Grace and Orion. "Yea, the service was well done." What else would you say about a funeral service? But maybe Lincoln needed to hear it. Just as he needed to hear Grace's comment about how they shouldn't be around her sulking. And yet.. so much had been lost in the last 24 hours it was hard not to. He looked over the the only twin. At least that man seemed to be brightening more as the girls flirted with him. They could certainly take the boys mind off of everything for a little while at least.
Jasper leaned back against the wall. Letting his head rest before looking to his phone again. It was Cadence once again contradicting herself. Did she just want him to act and do something? Because if she knew him, he wouldn't step over the boundaries she had obviously laid.'Cadence you most certainly are not disgusting. Nor have you been used unless you want to feel that way. Relax, get some sleep, and take care tonight. '
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 6:41 pm
Grace Marie ThompsonWearing This!
Almost as soon as she felt Orion's arm wrap around her, Grace smiled. She felt safe when she was with him, and seeing a small smile on his face made her feel so much better about the whole situation. Despite having lost people he loved, it seemed like he was picking himself up from the ground and beginning to return to his old self. It was refreshing. Grace leaned into him, letting her head rest against his shoulder as she continued to eat. She had only been able to finish off her chips and a few bites of the burger before she was completely full. Having been without food for a few days certainly shrunk her stomach, and it would take a few days of normal eating for her to return back to her normal, food-loving self. Even before she was pregnant Grace loved food, and if she did not have the metabolism she did, as well as a job that kept her on her feet, she would probably weigh over 300 lbs. She cleared her throat, biting down on her lower lip for a moment, and followed Orion's gaze. He was looking at Lincoln, who seemed to have all the women of the club surrounding him, comforting him. It was good that the Angels had such an extensive family. With the Reapers it was just the guys, no old lady's. No other women, well, not until now. Lyn was a part of the MC, whether she liked it or not. Being with Dereck gave her a place within in MC, just like Grace being Dereck's sister had given her a place in the MC.
Just then, Grace looked outside to see that it had begun raining. She clouds had looked extremely dark before, and she should have known that it was going to rain. It suited the occasion, though. Having lost so many innocent lives, she took it as the angels crying for their losses. Grace got up and carried her plate to the trash, before returning to Orion, standing behind his chair and wrapping her arms around him. She planted a kiss on his cheek, and smiled against his skin. "We should head back before the rain gets too bad.." She kept her voice low, and was whispering into Orion's ear as a loud crack of thunder sounded, nearly shaking the club. Though, she was distracted once more as Jasper pulled out his phone, and Grace felt a little rush of relief. Who else would Jasper be texting? It was obviously Cadence, and by the sound of the constant back and forth, maybe they were working things out?
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 6:51 pm
Location: Apartment Company: Dereck Wearing: Funeral Lyn nodded her head once again, and clapped a gently and on his knee as he explained his hesitations with Orion slightly."You don't need to explain. History is history.It just is, and so creates reactions.She knew there was a past between the MC's that hadn't been good. Actually had a feeling this peace between the two was mainly because of Grace. But she didn't need to know the specifics. Everyone had a past. There was no getting rid of it. Those past experiences shaped the future ones.
As they watched the film, she could feel his body still slightly tense. Perhaps even her own wasn't as relaxed as she thought. So much had happened recently, it would only take time for it to be normal again completely, and this between them was still new. Plus Lyn knew, Dereck had a lot on his plate right now.
As the movie ended and Dereck turned to her mentioning food, Lyn smiled and nodded. Before she could even ask what he had in mind, his lips were gently pressed upon hers. In her shock at the notion, it took her a few seconds before she gently returned his kiss. A kiss she could do, especially one so innocent. But with her body branded as such, Lyn knew anything more would make her extremely uncomfortable. She could barely look at those wounds without her lips curling in disgust and her teeth grinding in anger. She wouldn't ask Derek to do that. Because from what she knew, he might try to hide his feelings to save hers.
When their lips separated, she stood from the couch, crossing into the kitchen and taking some menus from a drawer. The clinic routinely ordered out, and hey why not build a small library. Her bright blue eyes looked to Dereck's form,"Did you have something in mind?In all honestly, Lyn didn't know how much she would eat. Her body had returned to a hard core survival. Not eating much but snacks every now and then. Having not eaten the last couple days, and not much truthfully the days before that, then not long ago there were those couple weeks where she picked at the food she had been brought. Old habits died hard, and when she was stressed, Lyn had always preferred to shun food.
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