BLOOD MONEY

Final Chapter: "SHOOT YOUR SHOT"

                           "Taking Risks"

                 It was now 8:57 pm. ,As Sherran and Derick were having a conversation particularly on the Marine life. "So what if you had gotten shot out there for real this time? Then what ?", Sherran questioned. "I mean we technically carried bullet proof vests.. which I mean, although we still feel the pressure after gun fire..but it's all about taking risks", " And besides, the contract I signed, I made sure ,if I was to ever be gone for good, that at least you and Damion would be set for life." The conversation took a left turn when Derick was asked to show his wounds again, due to the bridge incident on the night of the argument. He then proceeded to take of his shirt as she rubbed her fingers and hands gently on his pecks, then around the area of the injury. Derick was pretty swoll, due to the daily routine workouts they had to put in.
" Wow, I could've lost you for good..", Sherran said whiles in her thoughts. "It's been 13 years, and I can't believe how the universe brought us back together." Sherran said as she she was giving Derick a gentle shoulder massage. "I know you're back and all, but it's so scary because, I've never seen Damion this disappointed before.", Sherran told Derick, as she contemplated. Derick told her not to over think things, and to let him decide what's best, because he has every right to react the way he did.
                      "Hey remember our favorite song ?", Derick asked Sherran, as a clever way of switching the topic. "You mean, "All Out Of Love" by Air Supply? How could I forget?", Sherran responded as she cheesed. "That was the night we first met at Veronica's House Party, when she hosted a Waltz night." , she opened up, whiles having a few flashbacks. Derick then got up and grabbed her hand as they danced their way to the kitchen counter. They began tongue kissing as they were actively in the mood. Derick proceeded to slip his fingers into her panties and lifting her onto the counter afterwards. "Knock knock Knock", someone was at the door interrupting their moment.

                   "Well Look Who's Here"

Sherran fixed herself before she went to the door, then made way there when she was somewhat presentable. She opened up and it was John( Uncle Joe). He was back in town and couldn't help but to be surprised, at the fact that his brother who he haven't seen in ages, was back in one peace. "Derick the Prodigal Son.." , "Well, wasn't expecting to see you here...", John said as he took off his business vest to hang up. "I guess I could say the same..." , Derick also commented. Sherran assisted John with the luggages, as she gave them some privacy to connect. "So tell me, what good wind blew you on this side of town?", John questioned. Derick fully explained what he had been through to his brother, and thanking him for all he had done for his family. "Well I'm really sorry to hear that, this is a cold world we live in brother..", John said. "Allow me to do the honors, consider it as a welcome home gift.."John said , as he handed his brother, a bust down AP Rolex watch. "Nuhhh, man..I can't take this..." , Derick's genuine denial reaction to the gift. John still went ahead and convinced him to take it. 
                 Moments later, their was a knock on the door as John went up to check it. Coming in was both Damion and Kevin, and by the voices, alerting Sherran to come out into the living room. Damion hugged Uncle Joe like his life depended on it. "Omgosh baby, thank God you're okay." Sherran said as she grabbed her son up tightly, barely wanting to let him go. She continuously asked Damion if he was okay. " Mom I'm good..", Damion responding to his mother's dramatic breakdown. Kevin stood at the door and told everyone goodnight, and said that he couldn't stay out for long because his mom was waiting for him at home. Unless of course , if he wanted to be locked out. Nonetheless, he went about the rest of his night, as everyone told him to drive home safely.
            "I think this deserves a celebration!" , John said. John then suggested to take his brother out to the Casino for the night. Sherran was more than welcomed to come along, but she was really preoccupied with her housing duties, so she had to pass on that one. Damion on the other hand wanted to tag along as well, once he was under Derick and John's supervision, she was totally cool with it.
"Oh Mum, I almost forgot, Ms. Pierre-Nor told me to give this to you.", as he handed her the sewed dress. The boys were now ready to hit the road.