When It Works

A Tails Tell part1

"So u have no idea who these niggas was?" Murdock said as everyone sat in the living room. Everyone's face was pretty stale and stunned by what Zac and Fatima described. They decided to keep the information about it being an inside job to themselves. Zac and Fatima both knew that eventually the snake would rear its ugly head. Speaking and listening they studied the rooms body language. Not really being able to zone in Zac knew he had to step up his unspoken interrogation.

"So what's next?" Mariah asked

"We gon find them niggas and give 'em what they came looking for" Troy spoke walking towards the kitchen

"Baby boy you good. You ain't said much" Fatima asked noticing Dre's disposition. Not that she believed it could be him, she was genuinely concerned. He's been that way since Jalens service. His parents wanted him cremated so Dre could have a piece of him as well. Clutching the tiny capsule attached to a necklace with Jalens ashes that he wore around his neck he responded somberly.

"I'm good big sis just thinking"

"Ok so since nobody gone say it I will. If the only people that knew there was a safe in this house. With the exact amount give or take a few thou'. How the fuck them niggas know?" Marcus asked seriously scanning the room.

Shocked by his quick thinking Zac and Fatima sat upright in sync.

"That's the million dollar question" Zac said closing his hands waiting for someone to confess.

"You quick on yo feet. You came to that conclusion pretty fast. Was it you?" Demetrius asked. Growing annoyed pretty fast Marcus stood to his feet.

"The fuck you say to me nigga" In Demetrius face.

"I'm just saying nigga you solving math problems. How we know it ain't you?"

"Ima let that slide. Tima we been through enough wit family members fuckin eachother over. I wouldn't do no shit like this. Zac I shouldn't have to say it but I am. It wasn't me I don't give a fuck what this bitch talkin bout" Marcus spoke to his brother and sister with sincerity.

"Who you calling bitch, bitch" Demetrius said stepping to Marcus. Even though Marcus lungs were still healing Demetrius knew that he couldn't take Marcus.

"Nigga what you wanna do?" Marcus stared not breaking eye contact

"Chill y'all. Demetrius you know he'd fuck you up!" Zac laughed

"I'm trying to figure this shit out. Some Niggas rob you and he figure that shit out that quick"

"I was shot in the chest dummy not the head. It don't take a fucking genius to figure it out" Marcus scoffed

"But you know something he is right. How them niggas know if only we know?" Troy said with a mouth full of food.

"Troy. You in there making whole meals and these niggas in here fighting and accusing eachother of treachery." Mariah said laughing stealing out his plate

"I know ain't nobody gone confess right now. But let's get this out the way the only nigga right now that get a clear pass is Murdock!" Zac went on to explain why, everyone nodded in agreement. Troy followed Zac upstairs to talk.

"Yo man you good" Troy asked

"Nigga my fuckin kids, Tima ! No I'm not ok shit fuckin wit me T. Shit got me questioning everybody."

" Including me" Troy asked getting said

"Including you" Zac spoke not really sure if believed his own response. He just felt no one was above doing snake shit.

"It's been me and you all my life. I wouldn't do no shit like that. You been my pops since I ain't have one. And now you're questioning my.... Aight I'm out. I hope you get to the bottom of it" Troy stated walking out the room

"T wait man I ain't-" cut off by Troy

"It's good I get it. You got Fatima and and she's the only one that got yo back no matter what. Right? I'll catch up to you later Zac" he said with a single tear falling from his eye. Troy was honestly heartbroken he'd never betray Zac. If it was one person that Zac should never question it should be Troy, after all he has laid down plenty people for and along side Zac. It started out with just the two of them. Zac immediately regretted his choice of words and wished he could take them back. He ran after Troy who had made it downstairs with Aria in his arms. Everyone could see the pain in Troys face so they knew whatever the exchange was it's was heated.

"Let's go Riah, see you Tima" Troy spoke in a low tone.

"What's wron-"

"Let's go" he cut her off and spoke sternly. Mariah rose to her feet and followed her man out the door. She looked back at Zac and shook her head.

"Alright everybody can leave I need to talk to Zac. Baby boy you stay I gotta keep an eye on you. Marcus call me later. Zac upstairs" Everyone leaves and Dre went into the guest bedroom and fell asleep as soon as he laid down.

"Please tell me Zac you didn't question Troy as if it was him. Baby please" already knowing the answer she hoped it wasn't so.

Without making eye contact he spoke " I didn't really question him. He asked if the situation made me look at him like he did it. And I said yea."

"Zac come oooonnnnnn. I'm questioning my brothers for obvious reasons. What would make you say that to him? I ride with you through everything! But not this"

"DAMN!!! I know better. I didn't even mean it. I was just annoyed that one of them niggas did it! But I know it wasn't Troy."

"Zac you gotta talk to him. And apologize. You broke his heart. Hell I'm hurt! Y'all bond is tighter than ours. Fix it"

Zac laid in bed with Khloe playing with his beard. He thought back on all the times it was just he and Troy. He thought about how many times they had one another's back and the many times they did dirt together. He couldn't imagine life without Troy. That was literally his right hand if it was just them two and a hundred niggas Troy wasn't leaving without Zac. Zac feels foolish and decides to shoot Troy a text to meet up and hash it out. He didn't answer so Zac decided he go over to the house and talk since they were still living with them while their house was being built. Zac got up looking at Khloe attempt to get down off the bed without assistance causing him to laugh and help her down.

"Yo you gotta chill lil girl, you gon hurt yoself" Zac said to his daughter as Fatima entered the room.

"What her lil busy body doin now" fatima asked picking her up

"Being a dare devil that's all"

"You ok? Have you talked to Troy" She leaned in kissing him

He shrugs "I'm aight I guess. I called, he ain't answer. So ima take khloe to baby gossip with Aria." Fatima giggles a little

"Alright I'm ready to go home anyway. Dre can stay here in case them niggas wanna try again"

"Where my son?"

"In the room with Dre playing Call of Duty. I think or watching tv I don't know"

"Tima he in there teachin him how to arch his back go get my son" Zac joked laughing as fatima playfully hit him

"Stop playing with my brother Zac. But come on so you can get this over with"

"I hate somebody got us questioning the loyalty of our family. I thought we was past this type of shit! Whoever it is. When I find out GOD BE WITH THEM"

They finally get everything ready to go and have the kids in their seats, on their way out the door when Fatima's phone rang.

"Hey daddy" Fatima answered

"Hey baby girl. I need to talk to you and Zac is it good time?"

"We're headed home is it important? We can call you as soon as we make it home and get settled"

"Yes that's perfect. I've just been noticing some suspicious movement from-" the call dropped before he could finish his statement

Fatima and Zac get home and prepare to call Chris back.......