Blood on my name

The beginning of the End

October 28, 2000
Austin Texas
8:00pm

"Happy birthday!" I jumped back in shock as my group of friends surprised me as I walked through the door. Abby walked up to me, smiling as she hugged me "happy birthday Sam, I hope you like my gift I got you" she said in a soft, loving voice. "Thanks sis, and I haven't even opened any presents yet.." I said happily, as if I was high on Marry Jane "SAM!!" I looked over just quick enough to see Nicole tackle into me. I fall to the ground hitting my head on the hard wood flooring "omg Sam I'm so so sorry". Nicole picked me up as I brushed off the dirt from my back "it's ok Nikki" I chuckle playfully "just...don't kill me during my birthday" Nicole punches my shoulder semi playfully as I start to chuckle harder "yea, then don't be such an ass then...since ya know...it's your birthday". I wrap my arm around her as I walk to the living room of my apartment. I look around to see party decorations and vivid colors all over the place. "Damn, y'all really did deck out the place" I say mildly as I sit down on the couch, taking deep breaths and smiling "well, it's a big day for you, and having sisters that remember EVERYTHING, we had to do something for you" Abby sits down on the couch and lays her head on my lap, Gayla walks out of the kitchen with an apron on and flower all over her hands and arms "Hi Sam" Gayla said timidly "Hey Gayla" she walks back into the kitchen as I look down at Abby "...can I help you...". She laughs and pokes my stomach "nope, your just comfortable" I roll my eyes as I see Nicole flop right next to me and lay her head on my shoulder "...hi...again...can I help you.." Nicole slaps my chest and smiles "Nah...I'm good" I roll my eyes again and smile "you guys are like...the complete opposite of that siblings are supposed to do...just saying " Abby and Nicole both look at me and said at the same time "WE KNOW WERE NOT NORMAL SHUD UP" my eyes widen as I look at Gayla "h..e...l..p...m..e...p..l..e..a..s..e..." She just laughs and walks back into the kitchen, finishing marketing the cake. Abby closes her eyes as she takes a deep breath "you know Sam...I know I may not act like I care about you, but in all honesty...I actually believe it or not, love you" I look at her as if she was dying "are you ok? Are you dying? Am I dying?" She chuckles and smiles "no one is dying...I just wanted to tell you" I give her a look of concern as I turn on the tv to watch the gave between Tampa bay and Pittsburgh, I lean back and glue my eyes to the screen as Gayla comes and sits on top of me "hi Sam" she chuxkles and watches the game as I try to get her off of me "will you not...I'm trying to watch the game" Nicole looks over at me "TO BAD..." Abby chuckles and watches the game as well. I sigh and lean my head against Gayla's back "You guys know I missed y'all, right? Its been years since we saw eachother last" Abby gets up and leans her head against my shoulder as Gayla leans her back against my chest. "We know Sam, we missed you too" I chuckle as I think of something "ya know...if anyone walked into this room right now....They would probably think I have 3 britches watching a football game while I just sat here confused..." they all laughed as I herd a knock on the door "Gayla can you go get that?" she looks at me and snuggles into my chest "nah, I'm comfortable" I sigh and pick up Gayla, set her down where I was sitting and went to answer the door. I pull the door open as 3 Cops come barging through the door. "Get on the ground, Get on the ground!" one cop said strictly. Gayla, Abby and Nicole all look at me worried as I was being cuffed up "officer...what did I do exactly?" I said calmly "what you did...hehe, isn't it obvious?" Everyone in the room looks at the cop that has me restrained "it's for having a sick ass party!" now everyone is really confused as Danica walks through the door with a Police uniform on "Sorry Sam...but hey, one hell of an entrance tho" I bang my head on the floor as I break the cuffs "really Danni...really..." I said irritadedly, Gayla, Abby and Nicole all take a sigh of relief as I stand up "you...just broke the cuffs...how-?" I chuckle and walk over to the couch and sits on Gayla "long...long story" Danni looks at me "Ohh, I forgot" she grabs her gun holster with her Colt 41 in it and hands it to me "happy birthday you pain in the ass criminal you" I laughed and took the gun "9mm?" I said calmly "yep, 9mm semi auto with sight attatchments, laser sight and a flashlight with custom grip" I was practically drilling at the gun as she kept giving detail of it "nooooOOOOO" Gayla snatched the gun out of my hand "NOT a good idea..." both Danni and I look at Gayla "why not? Its not like it's DANGEROUS or anything..." Gayla rolls her eyes as she hands me the gun. Abby changes the channel by accident as it turns to the news "breaking news; There have currently been an on going riot in down town Austin that caused over 100 deaths, be advised for future updates, lock your doors and stay in safe parts of your home and keep the lights off" Danni looks around in shock, checking her radio to see if it was on "I haven't gotten a report about this riot here....what's going on?" "I don't know, but we live on the 28th floor of the apartment complex...we should be fine, for now" I look out the window of the apartment "Danni, bring your squad inside..." Danni opens the door and signals her squad inside the living room "everyone is staying the night....your not becoming a statistic for that riot" Danni places her hands on her hips "and what are a civilian telling the police chief what to do?" I walk into my bedroom and put on a uniform that I haunt worn in 2 years "how about now...police chief..." I saw with a sharp tone in my voice "S-Sam...your in the military?..." Abby said with worry in her voice "yea I am...Sergeant General...now...my home...my rules, were staying the night, and that's final"