Sundown: Michael arrived at the pier now waiting for Devin. "Where the hell is he?" He lights up a cigarette while he waits. He starts to think about Shelley. "I'm so sorry Shelley. I promise I'll find a way out of this. Please God keep her safe." Devin- "Aw isn't that sweet. My best buddy getting all soft now, huh?" Claws- "Sure does seem like it V." Michael- "What the fuck?! Your working for the Mantis'??" Devin and Claws look at each other and laugh. Devin- "That's a good one Smooth! You always know how to crack me up. No I'm not working for them he's actually working for me." Michael- "What??" Devin- "As I told you before Smooth it's time for a new beginning. When I said I want to be down with the big boys I meant the Mafia." Michael is in shock. "What?!" Devin- "That's right bro, I set our boys up along with the Mantis'. I knew you guys would never have any interest in the big underworld and of course the big boss doesn't like to be challenged when it comes to low cut gangs like ours. Lucky for me he saw some potential." Michael- "So all this time you were just working yourself up." Devin- "Yep. At first yeah I had fun running the streets but then I realized I wanted more. Now all I have to do is deal with you." He and Claws point their guns at Michael. Michael- "That seems a little unfair, two against one." Devin- "You know what..." he shoots Claws in the head. "Your right. I told you'd get your reward nighty night." As he was staring down at Claws' body Michael jumps on him and knocks the gun out of his hand. Michael- "You son of a bitch!! I trusted you!!" He punches and kicks Devin but he blocks Michael's last punch and headbutts him. Devin- "Didn't your mom ever tell you not to trust strangers? Oh wait she probably never got the chance to." That last comment made Michael's eyes flare red and lunged at Devin in fury. "I'm gonna make you eat those words!!" Devin kicks Michael off him, he reaches his gun and just as Michael is about to take another jump at him... Shelley- "NOOOOOOOO!!!" *BANG*
Michael's eyes are squeezed tight but as soon as he opens them he sees Shelley on the ground with blood pouring out of her stomach. Michael- "OMG!! No!! Shelley! Baby no!!" He drops to Shell's side and lifts her head up on his lap. Christine races to her side as well. Christine- "Oh no!! Omg Shelley! Wake up!" Michael- "Baby!! Baby, stay with me! You're gonna be ok! Open your eyes!" Shelley slightly opens her eyes. "Michael?" Michael- "I'm right here baby. We're gonna get you help just stay with me. Why did you do that??" Shelley- "I promised I'd be your side no matter. I... I..." Michael- "Don't talk Shell! Save your strength. Open yours eyes baby!" She opens her eyes and looks at him. "I love you Michael. I always have and I always will." Her eyes become heavy. Michael- "Shell? Shelley baby don't you dare leave me!! *sobbing* Please don't leave me! I love you Shelley!" Devin- "Damn what a waste I was hoping to keep her as a bonus." Michael looks up at Devin with pure hatred and rage. "I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!!" Devin aims his gun at him. "I don't think so. Say hi to your girlfriend for me." Just as he's about to pull the trigger a bullet strikes his knee. He screams and collapses. Mr. Kingston- "Hello Devin." Devin looks behind him. "Mr. Kingston? Sir what are you doing I was just about to..." Mr. Kingston- "Save it. You really crossed the line this time son. Yes I wanted your friend dead but what I didn't want was for you to kill my best friends son." Devin- "What?" He looks down at Claws' body. "Oh God." Mr. Kingston- "God can't save you this time son. Take him away boys." Devin- "No please! I-I'm sorry I didn't know! I can fix this please just..." He's suddenly knocked out by one of the mafia members. Mr. Kingston- "Thank you. He can scream all he wants when we get back to the compound. As for you Michael, well you seem like a good kid so if I were you I'd stay out of trouble and don't worry I called the ambulance they're on their way. Later" He drives off. Christine- "Michael she has a pulse!"
At the hospital: Michael and Christine have been pacing back and forth down the hall for over an hour. A doctor comes out of Shell's room. Michael- "How is she doc??" Doctor- "She lost quite a bit of blood but we were able to get the bullet out. She should be able to make a full recovery within the next few weeks. She just needs to take it slow and make sure she gets plenty of bed rest." Michael- "Oh thank God! Thank you! Thank you so much! Can we see her?" Doctor- "Of course go right ahead." They enter Shell's room. Shelley- *slurs* "Hey baby. Hey Christine. Sorry I'm a little out of it from the drugs." They all laugh. Michael- "It's ok. How you feeling baby?" Shelley- "Much better now that you're here." Michael bends down and kisses her. Christine clears her throat. Shelley- "And you too Christine." Christine- "I'm so happy you're alright." They hug. Michael- "Me too but don't you ever do that again." Shelley- "I'm not gonna be sorry for saving the man I love." Michael- "I know your not but that's my job to risk my life." Shelley- "It's both of ours. End of story." Michael smiles at her and gives her a long passionate kiss. Christine- "Hey, love birds. I'm still here." Michael- "Turn around then." They all laugh. Michael- "I'm so sorry baby. I should've told you the truth sooner then maybe this wouldn't have happened." Shelley- "No, no baby it wasn't your fault. It was mine, I was so angry and hurt. I've should've trusted you. I shouldn't have let you go." Christine- "Hey you guys if it's anyone's fault it was that slimeball's. No doubt his limbs are being fed to the sharks by now. Shelley- *chuckles* "You and your thoughts Christine." Michael- "Hey, wait a minute I thought you looked familiar. You're the woman who chopped off that guys dick last year." Christine- "Ok I'm gonna go get something to eat. I'll be back in a little bit." Michael and Shelley laugh.
To Be Continued...
