Damaged Hearts (Norman Reedus)

Dancing in the Dark

I was right Harvey was there. I was just praying to God he wasn't going to bring up my nick name that he gave me around Norman because I could sense his vibe and it wasn't a good one. He seemed like he was on guard like a ticking time bomb that would explode at any moment...and damned if Harvey didn't bring John with him.

"Hey there silver dollar." Harvey said as clenched my teeth together. Norman looked at him as if he was talking to him.

"He was talking to me darlin." I said as I genitally touched the center of his back feeling his tension. "Hey Harvey." I added as I stepped from behind Norman.

"Silver Dollar?" Missy asked as I shook my head.

"Long story from up at the river." I said as John looked at me and smiled.

"You know I'm not married any more...so when are we going to get hitched." John asked looking at me.

"Never." I said trying to laugh off my uneasiness hoping to God Norman didn't notice it.

"Oh come on Tulips." Harvey said as Missy raised an eyebrow.

"Tulips...guessing that was another river name for you?" Missy asked as I nodded.

"So...Gary hon how have you been doing today?" I asked dis-guarding Harvey making him laugh.

"Been better can't wait till tonight." Gary said.

"Who is all staying?" Norman asked Joe.

"Don't know it depends." Joe said as he nodded as my phone rung. I looked at my phone and noticed it was Lisa so I answered it on the second ring.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Hey babe." Lisa said as I could tell she was crying.

"What's wrong...are you okay?" I asked as my guard was fully up now.

"I'...I'm okay, what are you doing tonight?" Lisa asked.

"Drinking...you want to come join me?" I asked.

"That would be lovely." Lisa said.

"What about Brandon and Madison?" I asked.

"Their at Momma's..." Lisa said as she cleared her throat.

"Well I'm not drinking right now, I could come get you. Where are you at?" I asked looking at Joe as he nodded and went to his bedroom to get my keys.

"I'm at Momma's." Lisa said.

"Okay love...I'll be there here in a few minutes." I said as I hung up the phone as Joe handed me my keys.

"Who was that?" Dad asked.

"My girlfriend." I said as Dad nodded.

"Is she coming up?" Mom asked as she knew who it was but Norman gave me a questioning look as if I really had a girlfriend.

"Yeah I'm going to go get her." I said as John looked at me.

"So your not into men anymore?" John asked as I shook my head.

"Nope...why do I need one when she knows what I like and how I like it?" I asked as Missy busted out laughing.

"Eww...Ashley Lynn." Missy said.

"Oh honey she's good at what she does and she is so damn hot it's unreal." I said. "She's done to me what no man has done for me before." I added as Dad shook his head.

"So your telling me your a lesbian?" Harvey asked.

"Yep." I said.

"Well you can always have a 3 some." John said as Norman stilled himself. He was so close to me I could hear his teeth grind together.