Warrior

Chapter 31: Pep Talk

I held my composure best I could. I had to stay strong for Brendan. Brendan wasn't listening to Frank. He was freaking out. I pulled him to the side so I could talk to him. I knew he didn't want to fight Tommy, I knew he felt discouraged. "Listen to me Brendan, look at me" I turned his face to look at me. "You have to do this. I know you can do it. He is not your brother. He's in the way! You have to do this for Tess! For your family! It's you and me Brendan! You and me! He is not our brother! It's you and me against the world okay! We have each other. You can't afford to lose. You can't lose your house. I know you can do it Brendan, you're my big brother. I know you can do it. I love you!" I say trying to help him out, giving him a pep talk. I gave him a tight hug. He needed as much support as possible.

He went back to where Frank and Tess were and Frank was talking to him. Tess was freaking out and crying too. I grabbed her gently and pulled her aside. "Hey, hey, listen. He's gonna be okay, I know that for a fact. He's strong, stronger then you'll ever know. He needs our support. He is one of the strongest person I know. He's doing this for you and your family. He loves you guys so much, okay?! It's gonna be okay." I say to her, wiping her tears and pulling her into a hug as well. I know this was a lot for her to take in. I know she was afraid Tommy would kill him. I was too but I knew Brendan was strong enough. I knew he could do it.

I was able to calm both Brendan and Tess down. Brendan was sitting there quietly, waiting for the man to say it's time. Me, Tess, and Frank all looked at each other. Tess and Frank smiled at each other. Frank got up and took the ice off of Brendan. The man came in, it was time. "What are you gonna do?" Tess asked. "I'm gonna fight him" He said, walking out the door, Frank, me, and Tess following behind.

Me and Tess stood in the front row of Brendan's side. Frank was giving Brendan a pep talk. Making sire he was ready. Tess looked at me with worry and concerned eyes. "He can do it, I know he can." I say reassuring her. The Marines were singing as Tommy and Naomi walked up. I glared at Naomi. I was so angry at her. I couldn't stand to be around her right now. It was crucial that I focus on Brendan and making sure he knew he could do it.

"One more time" Frank said to Brendan, giving him a hug before he climbed into the cage. I could feel myself become anxious. I looked over to see Naomi talking to Tommy. I can't believe she took his side. She fucking left me again and went for him. She promised she would leave me again.

I wondered where pop was, I wondered why he wasn't with Tommy. I didn't want to see him but it just didn't make sense. I didn't know how this was gonna play out. I was afraid Tommy would kill Brendan. I didn't want my brothers to fight. I didn't want to watch them fight.