𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐘 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐀: 𝐑. 𝐊𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐂𝐇 [𝟐]

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ROMAN HEARD A Knock on the door then shut off his TV. He grabbed his gun from the table, aiming it at the door.

"Who is it?" Roman questioned, cocking the gun.

Vince sighed, looking down at his feet then back at the door"It's me, Roman..."

Roman put his gun away then opened the door "You okay, kid?"

Vince shook his head, looking away from Roman not wanting to make eye contact with him "I need help."

Roman bit the inside of his cheek, looking behind Vince then moving to the side to let him through.

"Come on." Roman patted his back, sighing deeply.

Vince cleared his throat then walked inside, looking horrible. Roman closed the door then followed Vince to the living room. Why did he come to Roman? Was something wrong?

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"DID AILEEN TELL You what happened?" Vince questioned Roman, rubbing his hands together, anxiously while looking down at his boots.

Roman shook his head, looking at Vince "Scarlet did, she asked me to help pay for your hospital bill and that's when she told me."

Vince nodded, looking up at Roman "Thank you for that."

"I know how your mom is, so, I wanted to try and help even if you don't want or need my help." Roman smiled a bit, sighing.

Vince looked at Roman shocked. He would be willing to help him?

"Thanks, Roman. Scarlet, Anya, and Aileen are lucky to have you in their lives." Vince gave Roman a half smile.

Roman sipped his water, nodding "Look, I have to pick up Lottie from school. You need to talk to my daughter and fix this on your own."

Vince stood up, sticking out his hand "Thank you."

Roman shook Vince's hand, sighing "And don't try to win her over by pissing her off. She's a lot like me, Schneider."

"I know, I'll apologize to her. Bye, Roman." Vince left Roman's house, smirking to himself.

Vince got in his car then drove off to clear his head.

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AILEEN SAT WITH Richie as she tried to calm herself down. Richie wrapped his arm around her, kissing her head.

"Maybe this all happened for a reason." Aileen spoke, looking over to Richie with a frown on her face, rubbing her hands up and down her arms, anxiously.

Richie sighed, kissing her cheek, rubbing her arms "Babe.."

Aileen turned her body around, stroking his hair "The sheriff and her son dying after Wes freaking out about being in the sequels and Mindy confirming he'd be safe...is someone remaking the movies?"

Richie shrugged, kissing her head "I-i don't know, beautiful, but just know I'll protect you. Whatever it takes."

"Whatever it takes? Are we in Avengers now?" Aileen joked, biting her lip, a blush creeping on her cheeks.

Richie lifted her up and kissed her head, wrapping his arms around her "Shut up."

"You shut up." Aileen giggled, stroking his hair, wrapping her legs securely around his waist.

Richie chuckled, walking to their bedroom "I love you."

"I love you more." Aileen smiled, watching Richie lay her down on the bed.

The pair kissed and discarded their clothes.

"You sure?" Richie questioned, cupping her face, biting his lip.

Aileen nodded, stroking his hair "Yeah, you goofball."

Richie chuckled, sheepishly and kissed her again. Aileen kissed back, gripping his back. Dot dot dot.