[Nightmare][Hannibal]

[Zoey]

Kendra walked out fo the plane gate and dropped her luggage. She groaned looking around as people met there families. She had no family. She sighed picking up her Hurley purse and walked to the chairs that were now empty. She had long blode hair with Black and red streaks. She had finally moved to Velvet Ridgefrom Scotland. She had waited forever and now since she was done schooling she can live here. She got up and walked past some people commenting on her plais over coat. Let them be curious. She scoffed as a man whistled at her and flipped her hair and walked outside. She shivered rubbing her arms. It was wet and raining out. She wished she was backhome for a minute..no she had to stop thinking about this.

She ignored her teeth chattering and pushed her way through the chilling wind Taxi! She called her scottish accent revognizable having some people stop to look at her. She cleared her throat shrieking as a car drove by soaking her. She cursed under her breath as she shivered in the cold. She hated beign cold...god what a great way to start a new living aye? She grumbled and pulled out her long black sweater from her bag making ehr look like a small girl in an overbig sweater. It came down to her knees. She fetl so helpless and she hated it..why was no one stopping? She wished she had stayed in scotland were she had friends and family. She wiped her tear falling gritting her teeth.

Only weak woman cry. Her father had taught her that along time ago. She shivered and sat on the bench under the airport sign sayingwhat airline she had gotoff of. She sighed and pulled her hair out of her eyes. She already missed her cozy home. She had had a perfect life...but being adventurous had made her move. She groaned as water poured and no taxis stopped for her. She tugged her sweater over her long legs shaking. Stop..please. She almost begged in the whipping wind. She wished she had a man with her. Many had asked for her to accompany them but she had always refused. She missed there touch..there kisses. She felt like melting everytime one touched her. She growled again as some jerk nearly splashed her mumbing her accent thick. She was sick of this....did no one here have any compassion?

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[Hannibal Casry]

Ronnie Brown, was 25 years old young and had recently flown here from England to visit his large family. They were having their third family get together this year, although this one had no purpose. They got together on Christmas, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, thanks giving, anything you could think of, the Brown's got together often and together they partied. It was a great time hanging with his family. They were all very social people, liked to gether up and talk, sing, dance and drink together, but everyone was a good sport. they played games and didn't get smashed, or pass out during the party. They were responsible drinkers and believed in responsible drinking. There were no alcoholics in his family, nor had their ever been an abusive member of the family that was blood related. Ronnie's sister, Carly had a boyfriend that was abusing her, but he sought help and the two were together, and he's been sober for a year and 3 months. Good guy once he quit drinking. He was loveable and very fun to be around.

Ronnie loved his five sisters dearly, and being the oldest out of them he was protective of them. Yes, he'd moved to back to their original home in Lodon, but still he loved them dearly, and could be there for them when needed. He worked at a modeling agency, and he wasn't hurting on money. He was responsible and had some invested in long term savings from way back when and then he had some invested in business shares, and other bits of it... He spent for himself. He didn't falunt his money and show that he was wealthy. He kept things low key. He drove down the street, rain pouring down onto the window of his red mustang. The wind shieldwhipers cleaned the water off so he could see down the road. He was soaked from having run to his car. He'd brought Dolly back up here so she could take an energency flight back to France to see her boyfriend who was in the hospital. Dolly and Ronnie were the only two of the family that ever moved away, and it made thigns rough when she decided not to bring that stupid boyfriend of hers... If she'd broguht him, he wouldn't have gotten hurt... But Ronnie didn't complain because they were going to get married in January, and their child was due early March.

He pulled over a bit, slowing down his car beside the curb as not to spash the girl whom sat on the bench. Her figure was soaked to the bone, and she looked very cold. Ronnie moved his fingers to the controls on the side of the door, and rolled down his window. He brightened his lights a bit making sure the car coming his way knew that they could go around him. Dark blue colored eyes looked over at her from behind his long black hair. "Hey, want a ride? It'll get you out of the rain." Ronnie offered, trying to sound polite through his thick egnlish accent. He'd often been found to come off as stuck up because his accent was so prounounced and precise. He didn't want to have a first impression such as that, so he offered a friendly smile, his white teeth being straight and nice as he looked over to her.

[Zoey]

She sighed. No taxi was gonna stop. This was ridiculous! She wished her brother was here. Mark was strong and he always took care of her. Like when her first boyfriend had abused her he had kicked his ass. She smiled giggling slightly but her shivering stopped that. She was to cold to be happy. She wished she was back in bed under her down quilt hiding from the world reading her favourite romance novel as thunder cracked outside..but that was too much to ask for. She grumbled and looked as couples walked by kissing and her heart wrenched. She wanted that so bad. But no man ever really intereseted her more than quick go. She sighed pulling her hair from her eyes wincing as bright lights cut through the rain.

She tilted her head as a red hot mustang drove up and the window rolled down. She looked around her making sure he was not talking to someone..her? She frowned getting up walking over to the window. She smiled warmly. Ah so he was english Are you sure sir? I don't want to get your car all wet. She had a thick accent and spoke slowly. Sometimes people did not udnerstand her. She looked at him grinning. He was handsome for a brit. He had long black hair and straight white teeth. A perfect facial structure and a lean body. God what was he doing offering her a ride. She nodded Thanks mister. She said and opened the door slowly making sure he did not change his mind. She pulled off her wet sweater stuffing it into her bag thanking fo her skirt was not wet..she crused udner her breath seeing her wet white shirt. Please excuse my dressing. She murmered as her orange bra shone through.

She at back closing her eyes. Thank god. How many people would pick up a stray woman trying to find her home?...shit her home. She ahd no idea where she was going! She groaned putting a hand over her eyes. God moving was tough. Her bags had already been delivered to her new house and she jsut needed to arrive I know this sounds strange..but i have no idea where my house is. She laughed And my names Kendra. she smiled and gave him a warm smile

[Hannibal Casry]

His smile remained as he didn't mind. The seats were not of fabric, but that kind of tough leather. These seats had been through a lot in the time that Ronnie has owned the handsome car. Ronnie was clumsy and spilled stuff quite often, and besides that fact, he was soaked too. He'd get back to his families house and clean up. He knew he still had clothes there, and he didn't think he'd changed al lthat much since he'd mvoed out. He hadn't grown, thankfully and didn't gain any weight at all, he was sure of. She opened the door slowly, as if waiting for him to tell her that she couldn't come in or soemthing, but he didn't. She removed her sweater, shoving it in her bag and sat down after asking for him to forgive her clothes.

Orange and white. Good combonation. Well, it was when it wasn't a wet white shirt and orange bra, but none the less Ronnie was not going to critisize her the forcast for today had been sunny and dry, and look how things turned out. It was soaking wet out here, and very cold, easpecially if one was wet. "It's quite alright. One could not have expected weather such as this." he said, his thick accent pronouncing his words were carefully as he spoke smoothly. Sometimes he was not able to be understood, for his accent was so strong, that no one would understand him, and sometimes he just rambled and talked as he normally would, like he was still around epople that udnerstood him. When he was with family he could talk super fast and they understood everyword he spoke, but anyone who didn't know him, he had to speak slower. Not that he was saying that anyone here was dim-whitted.

He laughed softly looking over to her. "Well, if you have an address, I have a computer..." He said with a smile as he reached into the back seat and pulled forth a black bag. From it's insides he pulled out a lap top, and rested it on his lap, as it should be then set the bag back into place. "But if you do not have an address... I know this may... excuse me, will sound awkward, but my family is having a party tonight, and you're welcome to stay the night and join in on the fun while you settle in." he openly suggested. He knew what is was like to be lost here. the first time he'd arrived, he hadn't known where to go or how to contact anyone, so things were hard and very weird.

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She looked over at him as he smirked seeign what she was wearing. She blushed slightly and looked away. God she was suck a dork. It hardly ever rained from where she had lived. She smiled weakly as he suggested that he find her house on the computer. She frowned. God she was forgetful. She blushed a deeper red Im not that great at remberingt his stuff..one sec i wrote it down. She said grinning and laughed. They both had two diferent accents and sounded so odd together. She pulled out the piece of papaer but gaped as it was soaking wet from her sweater. She smacked her head Im really sorry for this..erm..i didnt catch your name lad. She said looking over at him her green eyes full of laughter but at the same time embarassment. She was embarasssed.

Some hot man offered her a ride and she looked like some lost puppy not knowin what she was doing. Except she aws very smart. She had a DVM as a vet and was hierd here in velvet ridge in a heartbeat. She sighed looking at him as he laughed and giggled as well playing with the hem of her short skirt A party...oh god id probably be an outcast. she murmered but smile sighing and shrugged. Sure why not? she had nothing to do..had no idea where she was staying..and she loved taking risks. She nodded Sounds like fun. She grinned and shook his hand but let go Oh sorry..i didnt mean to be all.. She sighed and slumped down in the car seat biting her lip.

She was such a hopless romantic. Men were most often jerks but some where lucky enoguh to be babes and have great hearts. She hopes this man did. Oh the irony of him picking her up as she thought of how she needed a man. A quick glance at his ring figner found he was single and she had no idea why but hope rised in her...god she had just met him! She smiled and flattened her shirt to her slim stomach By all means drive on! She felt more alive. She aws no longer cold jsut numb as she wiggled her toes smiling looking ahead. This would be veeerrry interesting. She smirked and crossed her legs letting her hem of ehr skirt rise a wee bit...hey..no harm in being a flirt..right?

[Hannibal Casry]

He listened as she spoke, finding her accent quite different from his own and it was interesting to listen to her speak. Whenever someone talked to him, and he wasn't used to their voice he had to listen carefully. He was so used to being around those that had the very pronounced English accents, it made everyone else's voice sound so different, so indefinite but yet it just amazed him and made him listen all the more clearly. He watched with deep blue eyes as she pulled out a piece of paper that was soaked. "Pardon my manners, they eluded me, I am Ronald, Ronnie Brown. Most of my family still calls me Jameson, but Ronnie will do." he said, with a smile. He offered her quite the answer as to what to call him, Ronald, Ronnie, Jameson... It was quite the story really. His father's name was Jameson, and he didn't want to be called that so he'd taken his middle name, and preferred to be called Ronnie, but with his family it didn't usually happen. Jameson he was, and would always be. Usually only his friends called him Ronnie, because that is what they knew him by.

Oh well, make him feel dumb now why don't yeah? It doesn't take brains to be a model... None at all really. Just a talent to be able to look natural and have a great body. He had both and could have attended college for his father would have rather that he major in science or business, like himself or his brother, but Ronnie had been offered a job to model for all sorts of clothing lines, advertising agencies and much more. His face could be seen quite often and his father disapproved of it. For the main reason being, what's going to happen to him when he gets older and doesn't look as good? Well, the money is flowing in rather steadily, and he can go do whatever the hell he wants. "No, not at all. My family is very welcoming to any guests, and if you don't get along with the elders of the family, I am sure you'll find my sisters delightful. I have four sisters, so you have a good shot of getting along with someone and if you don't well, we could always just hang out on the docks." He said calmly. That was not intended to sound provocative if it had in anyway, it was a simple offer. She seemed cool enough, and if she was in some more comfortable clothes instead of being soaked in and out, she could relax instead of being embarrassed. She shook his hand as she said it sounded like fun, and he just looked at her for a second, his cool blue eyes catching the light just right, to seem like they were sparkling. "It's alright..." he said with a faint smile showing on his features. He didn't know what to say to that since it had been such a random action, but Ronnie isn't the shy type as anyone can easily tell. He was friendly and wasn't afraid to just come up to someone and talk, or in this case, pick them up and take them to a party. Sure it was just his family, but hell, they partied like it was a club.

There was a place was out away from the house, about seven miles out, surrounded by trees on three sides, and open to a lake on the back. The moon shone clearly over the area, and there was a nice cabin about a mile and a half away from the open space. It was a great place to get to know someone and just hang out, but it was also pretty romantic. A nice place to take a girl for the night... Yeah, he'd taken advantage of that when he used to live here. Lived here since the beginning of high school... Her name was Ellen, and she was the first girl he'd ever had. Took her back out to the cabin and she didn't even seem to have a problem with the fact he was only a freshman and she was a junior... Good times... Not saying that he intended to have anything happen. Oh no. Those were his irresponsible high school days... He'd been 14 at the time. He was 25... He’d changed quite a bit in 11 years. He's changed for the better of course, just to make sure that you understand he hasn't gotten worse. What a horrible idea that would... know how bad he was at 14... If he got worse his life would be flushed down the drain.

Her eyes dropped to his ring finger to find that he was single, but just by looking at his hands; she couldn't tell that he had once thought he met the love of his life and had a two year old son... No. He'd never been married that is very true, but he'd loved this woman with all his heart, or so he'd thought. When she found out she was pregnant she had put on the act that she loved him, but when the baby was born, she disowned the small boy and left Ronnie alone. Now, he was the semi-proud father of Anthony Daniel Brown. Only semi-proud because the child had been unintended and he felt bad that the poor kid had to grow up with no motherly figure around. He'd wished that she would have loved him back, but she hadn't and left him. He'd tried to move on, but couldn't and just tried his hardest to be there for Anthony whenever he could. When his son cried, he was there for him. When he needed someone to love, he was there. When he had done something wrong, he was there to scold him, but would never hurt him. In fact, Anthony was waiting for him to get home. It was almost story time... She said for him to go ahead and drive, and so he did.

The mustang's engine roared in the silence of the night and drove on smoothly. The car seemed to glide across the surface smoothly, as Ronnie was confident in driving through the rain. He'd driven in all types of weather, and wasn't afraid of driving in bad weather such as people tended to be. He only drove about the speed limit by about 5 miles, but most people did that anyway. He wasn't dangerously speeding and he wasn't going too slow either. He turned on the CD player, hoping she didn't mind. He kept it sort of quiet too, just in case she might have had a head ache from being cold or something. Lips of an Angel by Hinder played.

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She smiled shivering a bit from her clothes being wet and sticking to her curvy figure. She inclined her head as he said his name. Ronnie..or Jameson? She smiled nodding. What a great name. She frowned as he dress did nothing to avert his eyes so pulled it over her legs. She smirked as he said his party was very welcoming..and he had 4 sisters. she laughed Aye i have 4 brothers. oh the irony. She loved all her brothers dearly. They had all teased her when she was a little girl but know they always protected her no mater what. She sighed sleepily and looked as he caught her eyeing his ring. She blushed slightly covering her cheek. God he probably thought she was some slut looking for a good night. She cursed under her breath and slumped down in the seat. God she was such a loer. Always giving in at stupid things.

She frowned. Stupid things like men. She hated most men...But Ronie seemed nice enough. She had been in love once. Gerard was his name. God he had swept her off of her feet and made her feel special and wanted. He had gone to the limits to make sure no one hurt her..when in the end he had hurt her himself. He had found a new girl...someone taller with bigger breats and who was more dangerous. She glanced away at the thoguht gripping onto her bag as she felt tears well. No..she promised herself she would not cry anymore. She sighed resting her elbow on the door and her chin in her hand looking out the window as he said alright and started off. It was probably the most awkward 5 miles of her life.

She looked as he turned on the radio and a big grin appeared on her face I love this song..americans have such amazing voices. She tapped her hands on her legs to the beat and sang to the lyrics Hunny why you calling me....so late....its kinda hard to talk right now.. She sang most of the song stumbling on some parts. Her voice was well trained. she had been singing since she was six and had won loads of scottish contestes. As the song ended she blushed Oh my..im dreadfully sorry...i cant help myself. She whispered looking at him as his eyes sparkled. She sighed dreamily. God he was sometihng else. She wished she could trust a man again. She felt her haert still sore from last time. Lights wer up ahead and she laened forward in the seat seeing a big house. And loooots of cars. He had a big family. She got out fo his car as he stopped it and looked at herself. God she would probably get laughed at the second she walked through the door..his family would think she was some tramp or something he picked up on the side of the road.

So your sure this is ok? She bit her lip walking with him to the house. She was dam nervous. She hated being the lone wolf..especially at family affairs. She looked in her bag wearily as her sweater was still wet. Quickly, she fingerbrushed her hair and took a deep breath taking one last look at him smiling. God he looked..goof..and firmiliar....she frowned. No..she could not have possibly seen him anywhere. She ignored her worries and linked arms with him her body pressed against his warm arm. She almsot groaned in relief but instead curled her toes in satisfaction. She really should not be reacting like this..oh well Well. She whispered Here goes nothing. She silently cheered in her head for getting so clsoe to him and waited for him to lead her in..

[Hannibal Casry]

"Yeah it's alright. Promise." Ronnie said with a smile as the two of them walked to the house. Ronnie's family was awesome and they wouldn't dare judge a book by it's cover. they were better then that and they loved people. Hence the 40 or 50 people that were here, not including friends. The family was long and stretched out, so there was always a huge party. She linked arms with him and Ronnie only smiled, linking his arm around hers instead of just letting it hang at his side like before. Her lyrics came out soft and as a sigh, but he smield and used his key to get into the house.

Music could be heard and people rushed to the door. "Jameson!" voice cheered happily some holding drinks and others kissing him and hugging him. Ronnie stood still arms to his sides as people young and old clung to him, each getting their chance to get in a hug. An older lady looked over to Ronnie and whispered in her pronounced english accent, "Who's the girl?" many eyes looked from Jameson to Kendra and waited impatiently for an answer, al lwith bright smiles on their faces. "Everyone, this is Kendra. Be nice to her." he warned playfully and many people went up to introduce themselves to her. The lady who asked was his mother, two of the younger girls were two of his four sisters, two old men were his grandparents and three younger cousins, two boys and one girl smiled at Kendra. Then they all left as someone shouted that the limbo competition was going on.

"Sorry about that. I can get you some dry clothes while I say goodnight to someone." he said with a smile as he looked at her for a long moment, and then turned away, trying to seem like he wasn't staring at her.

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She looked at him as he promised it would be alright. She took a dep breath. ok..wel here goes nothing. She looked as about 40 people turned stopping from there activies to yell JAMESON and run towards them. She gripped his arm as people huddled around them kisisng and hugging Ronnie. She smiled but gave a nervous laughed as they all looked at her smiling. She gulped Hi. She whispered her accent noticabel agaisnt there british ones Nice to meet you all. She said nervously. She sighed in relief as they all walked off ready to shake there booties at a limbocompetition. When he offered her some dry clothes she nodded letting go of his hand. Ya..i jsut need to use the washroom if thats ok.. She saw some lady come out and yellparty and giggled walking to the washroom.

Jesse crossed his arms wastching as Kendra walekd by admiring the view Nice choice brother. He got off of the wall waltzing over. Jesse was his older brother by only a year but always thought he was much mroe sophisticated. What did you pick up the scott for a quickie? She does have amazing legs. He rubbed his brothers hair making it messy. His laughed was dark as wella s his smirk shes not like...Anthony's mother is she? He asked sarcastically. God she was a bitch. He laughed and patted him on the back. He had shorter hair than Ronnie but the asme coloring. His eyes were a golden color and he had a more thinner face. He swirled the brandy in his glass. He looked towards were Kendra walked out as she cursed looking at her wet shirt. He smiled inclining his head and headed her way.

Kendra wighed shutting the door to the bathroom. She looked over as a man wholooked a bit like Ronnie was walking towards her a grin on his features. She shuddered stepping back as he cornered her Evening. He smiled. She pushed him back from her Evening. God she did not like being around him. He had an ego the size of the atmosphere. He frowned as she pushed him and move back towards her Your not really here for my brother are you? oh so thats why he looked a bit like him. She again pushed him back walking past Why not? He grabbed her arm and this time she yanked it harder Listen lad..i don't take kindly to men grabbing at me got it? Jesse raised his arms in defense Just dont walk away ok? Kendra sighed. This was gonna be annoying.

Jesse backed her agaisnt the wallputting one hand by her head How about this...we ditch this "family fun fest" head up to me room and.. He whispered the rest in her ear. Her eyes widened before she knocked his glass splashing his brandy on his face. Jesse growled in aggrivation reached for her but she slipped out of his reach briskly walking awy not looking back as peoplebut a barrier between them. God the nerve of that man! Did he think that she was some tramp! She walekd over to Ronnie pulling his shirt gently. I dont think i should be here..your brother...he's.. She shook her head Im sorry i just...the nerve of him.. She muttered and looked as a small boy who looked remarkably like Ronnie as well was dancing with the ladies. She smiled warmly letting go of his arm. Screw Jesse and the men..this one looked fun. She inclined her head to the ladies Hello young lad. She knelt down to him smiling. He was sharp. She looked hesitantly at the woman around her hoping she didnt look awkward. She looked at the little boy in the eyes I think your the most handsome man in this room...would you dance with me? She smiled extending her hand to him. Her greene yes showed lvoe and warmth. Her shirt was dry now and her hair was flipped out a bit but she felt oddly safe around these people. Jesse scoffed walking off to go annoy his sisters as Kendra looked a the little boy smiling

[[hope its ok i pplayed a bit lol i want her to meet Anthony..and hopefully he likes her unlike CHANCE COUGH COUGH lol]]

[Hannibal Casry]

"Don't even think that Jesse..." He growled playfully as the older kid mussed up his hair, and Ronnie tried to fix it. He looked up sharply as Jesse dared to bring up that question and dared to make such a comment like that. Jesse knew better then to talk about Sarah like that. Yeah, he was mad that she had ditched him and left him alone with a very young son, but Jesse knew better then to even bring up anything about Sarah. "I barley know her, and just back off the whole Sarah thing Jesse..." Ronnie spoke sharply and quietly. He knew it had been sarcastic, but Jesse's sarcsm was going to be the death of him someday.

"I'm really sorry about him, Kendra. He has no manners, he's never had any manners and never will. He won't bother you, promise." Ronnie said, glaring over at Jesse as his blue eyes took on a very icy edge to them. He hated his brother sometimes. The man was 26 years old, didn't finish his senior year, and was out of jobs every other two months. The man couldn't hadle alcohol and was an ass just all the way around. Kendra let go of him then and looked over to the smal lboy, which was Anthony. He looked almsot dead on Ronnie, and it made him smile to see him dancing with all the ladies in the house. He was just like Ronnie was when he was little.

Little Anthony grinned and smiled. "Umm... wait a second. Me ask Daddy." Anthony said, running over to Ronnie. Ronnie flushed slightly. He hadn't told ehr Anthony was his kid, and now she'd find out. He wasn't too shy about having anthony run over to him, and if she hadn't noticed the little boy looked dead on Ronnie. Ronnie knelt down to the two year old's level and the little boy whispered in Ronnie's ear. Ronnie laughed and whispered back to the little boy. Anthony ran over to Kendra and pulled at her clothes softly. "Umm... daddy says I can for one song... but then i havta go to sleep... or the bed bugs will eat me..." he whispered the last part like the bed bugs were actually listening to him right then.

Ronnie watched with a small smile as little anthony ran back over to Kendra and talked to her. He laughed as he seen the little boy's face. He knew he'd told her about the bed bugs. It was the only thing that got the little boy to sleep when there was a party. If he thought the bed bugs would eat him, then he went to sleep pretty quickly. If heknew he was safe, he'd stay up and party all night long. Anyone in the Brown family was a night owl and could stay up all night and sleep all day.

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Jesse rolled his eyes at his brother. God he was such a na ss. He sipped his new glass of Brandy watching as Kendra went to Anthony. Bitch. She was just trying to get on his good side. Jesse put his glass down nodding to his mother before walking back to his brother sicne Anthony had ran into her arms. He elbowed him Gee your not scared she will hurt him? His voice was angry and hurt. Woman jsut did not reject him. To think that she had shoved him was an insult to his ego. He snorted pating his brothers back Good luck...scotts were always good bedmates...but sluts on the inside. He growled and walked off to the door. Who said he had to stay here? And who said he was done with the "lass" Kendra...

She smiled as Anothny said he had to ask his father. what a responsible young man. She laughed Alright wee lad go on. When he ran to Ronie her eyes widened...he had a son? She smiled looking at him warmly. God so she was not alone. Her daughter Mia was flying in tomorrow..maybe she would have atleast one friend..Anthony...what a beautiufl name. Kendra laughed as he asid one song then bedtime...or the bed bugs would eat him. She stiffled a giggled and nodded seriously Daddy is right...its true wee Anthony..im Kendra. Her hand grapsed his shaking it before she picked him up laughing swinging him After we dance..may i read you a bedtime story..i have a daughter who would love you. She grinned nad moved to the beat dancing with Anthony her heart melting. Ronnie was a great man..he had been through what she had been through.

When the song ended she set him down kissing his cheek Your a great dancer She bowed to him smiling and walked over to Ronnie murmering I kinda promised id help read him a story...as long as im not intruding. she said not making eye contact with him. i have a daughter as well Ronnie..she flies in tomorrow. Her eyes finally met his and her proudness for her daughter shown through. The clock struck and she yawned as well I think I also need some sleep. She sawid shivering a bit. Damp clothes really made her feel gross and cold...and she wished she was not intruding on his house...she should really leave..but she wanted so badly just to learn about Ronnie...and lay in his arms. She shook her head snapping back to reality. God why was she thinking this? Ronnie aws probably not intersted. She smiled and took Anthony's hand Will you show me your bedroom?[/color]

[Hannibal Casry]

"What the hell?" Ronnie asked, as Jesse elbowed him. He stepped sideways a bit and looked at him as he spoke. "No, I'm not. She hasn't been drinking, unlike some people I know." Ronnie spoke sharply. What did his brother want? Kendra was innocent, or so he hoped. She seemed like a good person and he could help but admit that he liked her. She was sweet and Anthony seemed to be alright with her. He was glad about that because ever since his mother had come voer for his frist birthday, he'd been very uneasy around women that weren't his family. It had bothered little Anthony and he didn't know who she was. "Stay away Jesse." He warned coldly. Not wanting his brother to do anything stupid.

Anthony's face was stricken with fear as she said that his daddy wasn't lying. "We gotta dance fast..." He said with a worried expression, but giggled as she picked him up and danced with him. His big blue eyes gazed at her as she moved to the beat of the music. "Yay! You're a better dancer then daddy." he whispered in her ear and giggled. "Teach him to dance better... he's baaad." Anthony giggled still. She then asked if when they were done if she could read him a bedtime story. "I dunno... my daddy's the only one that does that..." he said softly, his blue eyes looking over to his daddy as uncle Jesse walked away.

Kendra walked over to him and said that she'd offered to help with the bedtime story. How did she know about that? Maybe just a guess. He didn't know, but nodded slightly. That was kind of his thing, but he guessed it wouldn't hurt. Anthony seemed to like her quite a bit. Ronnie couldn't help but be overprotective of his son, he had nothing against Kendra offering to help, but it was his thing you know. As a parents you have certai nthings that are just yours and your kids, and those were one of his things. He looked at her as she said she had a daughter... Wow.

Anthony giggled and ran over to Ronnie, jumping slightly. Ronnie picked up the little boy in his arms and growled playfully as he kissed the little boy's neck and pretending to bite him as he then kissed his cheek. He wanted to be set down again and Kendra took his small hand in hers. "C'mon it's this way... but daddy needs help finding it..." he said, switching his hand out of hers and taking ronnie's in hers. Anthony giggled and covered his mouth with his hands then ran up the stairs, using both his hands and his feet to go up the stairs. He ran down the hallway and hid behind the door.

Ronnie's face flushed a deep crimson red as Anthony did that. He hadn't said anything to Anthony about liking her at all. Dang, he was just a smart little kid. He walked up the stairs with Kendra, almsot hesitant to hold her hand but Anthony looked abck at them several times as he climbed the stiars, so he kept her hand with hers. Anthony ran down the hall, and almsot reluctantly he let go of her hand and ran down the hall too. Well, he didn't run, just jogged down the hall and stood outside the door. He dropped to his knees and spoke quietly. "Anthony... where are youuuuu?" his voice chimed into the darkness as he crawled into the room a bit.

Anthony giggled and jumped out at Ronnie, screaming playfully as Ronnie picked up the boy in his arms and acted like he was eating his arm. Anthony giggled loudly and squirmed around, but ronnie held his boy with a gentle but firm grip to make sure he didn't get hurt. "DADDY! that tickles me!" He yelled as he giggled and the two walked across the room and they went to the dresser where some grey footie pjs were. "Arghh hurry, we gotta get you ready for bed before the bed bugs come." Anthony giggled and Ronnie helped him get out of his party clothes and into the snub bed time clothes. "Hurry daddy!" Anthony yelled as the tw of them made it to the crib and sat down.

[Zoey]

She smiled as Anthony held ehr hand tightly and laughed at Ronnie. He seemed like a great father. Mia was flying in early tomorow morning and she was worried on how she was going to get there. Well i guess i will have to teach him to dance aye? Her face also turned red as he put there hands together. She looked at him and sqeezed his hand reassurlingly climbing the stairs. It felt awkward but when she was going to pull back Anthony would make sure they stayed together like glue. What a smart kid. Hes good. she whispered into his ear and walked into the room looking around frowninga s it was dark. Ronnie made a roaring noise and then giggles were heard. She did not want to interrupt there time together so stood outside the door biting her lip. That was what Gerard had done with Mia.

She fumbled with her skirt awkwardly as Ronnie got him dressed. What cute pjs! Would you like to meet Mia tomorrow Anthony? she whisperedsmiling at him as she wrapped her arms around her. She was very protective of her daughter and she hated seeing her meet bad people..but Anthony and her would hit it off she was sure. Kendra smiled and walked over tot he books looking at them laughing as she read the covers. She had had her father read thse to her when she was little as well...three little bears....peter pan. She turned looking at Ronnie setting the books down and walked over to Anthony kneling down I think i should let Daddy read you a story.... She said.

Ronnie had looked kinda guilted into letting her come. She felt awful for pushing her way up. I had a good time dancing with you wee Anthony...can we do it again sometime? She poked his nose and kissed it gently. He reminded her so much of her daughter it took all of her not to pull him close and be childish like Ronnie. Her arms fell to her sides regretfully as she looked up at Ronnie clearing her throat backing up to the door hen turning her head down her eyes at the floor. God she should not feel this bad..but she did. She missed her daughter and she was still kinda angry that Jesse would be such an ass to her..in front of family! God she wished Ronnie liked her..but she knew better than to hope for that...

[Hannibal Casry]

"I didn't tell him to do anything, I swear. I'm completely innocent." Ronnie said with a soft laugh as little Anthony gazed back at the two with his big blue eyes. He loved his son more then anything in the world and hoped to god that nothing would ever happen to him. Ronnie would be a wreck without him. He took the kid everywhere. He was practically a junior model. He went to work with Ronnie everyday and all the people at work loved Anthony. they dressed him up and helped get him ready for pretend photoshoots. He'd actually been in two or three real photo shoots and he had loved it when he was showed his picture from a magazine.

"Yeah yeah yeah!" Anthony said with a huge grin as she asked if he'd like to meet mia. The little boy had no idea who mia was, but if she was like Kendra then it was all good. Anthony had a few little friends abck home from work, but other then that not many people had kids. The dudes at work were all single and the girls were afraid of ruining their bodies. There was one older woman who ran the shoots that had twins but they were 5 year olds and played a little roguh. Anthony had been hurt a few tiems when playing with them. Ronnie looked back at Kendra, and bit back the guilt that rose in him. Her eyes were soft as she said that he should read Anthony a story. He must have given a look as she spoke before. He was too protective... Not ready to let a women that close again? He really liked her, but it was a dad thing to be so protective. He stil lfelt bad. Anthony nodded cutly and yawned. He gave her a little wave and pulled the book away from Ronnie.

Ronnie's deep blue eyes watched her quietly as she backed away and let her eyes drop. Gah, he felt like an ass. He wasn't letting Kendra get close, and he felt like he was pushing her away, when al lhe wanted was to get clser to her. He wanted to get to know Kendra and he liked that her an anthony got along so well. He dropped his eyes back to Anthony and held the book in his hands as Anthony crawled into the covers. Ronnie laid down beside his son and started to read from the brightly colored pages of the book. In a few minutes Anthony was out and Ronnie got up slowly, putting the book back on the shelf since he finished it. He walked out and turned the light off before closing the door. "I'm sorry if I seemed like I was pushing you away. I really didn't mean anything by it. It's just hard, you know, to let someone get that close to him. His mother, left me with him and I was devistated. I didn't know what I'd do with a kid ebcause I'd always worried that I'd be a horrible father like my father was..." Ronnie said quietly, his eyes falling to the floor for a minute.

"Umm... I'm so sorry, I'm rambling. Anyway, umm, I can get you some clothes. I'm sure those are uncomfortable..." He said quietly, tones were soft and uneasy. He felt bothered by the fact that he'd pushed her away, and then he he'd started rambling. He looked up into her eyes for a second, and he just wanted to kiss her. "I'm sorry..." He said quietly. He coudln't stop saying sorry. He didn't hardly know her and she had stolen his heart without even trying. He was like a lovestruck puppy.

[Zoey]

Kendra looked up as Anthony sqealed 2 yess and her face lit up. God she really was getting attached to him and she had just met him. Her eyes met his and she crept back as he started reading to his son. She walked over to the railing and ast down hugging her knees. She should not be here. What right did she have to come in and stay with him..she should really just leave. She growled to herself but looked up as Ronnie walked out. Her eyes looked into his as he told how his mtoher left him Mia's father did the same..i understand dont feel bad..i should not have barged in. She said and got up as he offered her some clothes. She shook her head Don't bother..i should not be invading your family anymore...i have to try and find my house and get it ready for my own daughter. The look in his eyes hurt. She bit her lip before getting onto her tippy toes kissing him gently on the lips. She had to.. im sorry if that offended you..i just...i gotta go..thanks ill bring mia by at noon. She back up practially running down the stiars smiling Thanks for having me. She said before dashing out the door.....seeing that her house was right across the street.

Next Day

MOMMY! Mia sqealed running into her mothers arms. Kendra laughed grabbing ehr holding her tightly Oh Mia...god i missed you. She held her daughter clsoe stroking her long brown red hair. Mia smiled kissing her mother. Do we have a new house? She sqealed letting go bringin her pink bag with her...her blue eys sparking with mischif. Kendra smiled taking her hand Aye we do..but i have a suprise for you. Mia looked at her suspicously mommy.. Kendra smiled weakly Its a little boy... Mia thoguht about it getting into the car and crossed her arms Mommyy.... She whined. Mia was always the one getting stuck with other kids...Kendra took her hand You willlike him i promise..

They walked to Ronnies door. Mia was holding her tedd clsoe pacing on her feet as Kendra knocked. Mia whimpered. She kenw why they were here. Mommy had found a new man..she was afraid as usual. Kendra bit her lip. Ever since Gerard had abused Mia the girl ahd been scared of new men..hopefully this would bediggerent