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Chapter 19 | Setting the Stage

Ghost somehow managed a steady hand as he applied his makeup. He knew where this morning would lead. As happy as he was, and as much as the thought brought him to tears, he was nervous. What do you say to someone you left for dead? They chose to put Tokyo out of his misery, but maybe that would've never come if they'd tried to save London.

That day, when one of Carmella's men stood atop the capital building with London in his grip, still haunts Ghost to this day. At least he could face the fact that it happened. Ricky suppressed the memory until it occasional broke into his sleep. He'd relived the day in nightmares several times. They were lucky enough the twins were with them when they died. As for their other children, they'd been long gone for awhile before they were killed.

"Baby, there's something I need to tell you." Ricky started off lightly. He watched his fair maiden as he put in his earrings. Ghost turned around to face him, letting his husband take his hands. "London and Tokyo aren't the only ones still alive."

"I know." He replied, much to Ricky's shock. "I could hear someone screaming last night. Well, I heard a lot of people screaming last night, but I knew one was my son. My biggest fear in life was forgetting their voices and their faces. So, every night, I always remind myself. I couldn't miss his voice anywhere."

"Hm, I guess it's true what they say. A mother always knows. Knox is here too, but Ryan told me him and Ripper aren't in the best condition to be seeing us right now." He said.

Ghost gave a short smile, "That's okay. I'll get to eventually. I'm just grateful they're alive. Well, not alive, but you know what I mean." 

"Yeah," He grinned, "I do."

Ricky released Ghost's hands to go answer the door. He opened it to see one of his other sons, the one he was most grateful for at the moment. Felix had helped defuse so many situations at this point, it was unreal. His father took note of the way he was dressed. Instead of his usual skinny jeans and gothy cardigans, he was dressed more formal. 

"Don't you look sharp?" Ricky teased him.

He laughed, seeming like he was actually happy for the first time in fuck knows how long. "Jasper couldn't wait to get me back on his staff. Technically, my contract never ran out. I don't mind though. I loved my job here, and I'm sure the others will be happy to have a lighter patient load."

"What exactly was your job here before?" He asked.

"I was an aid, like Micah and Shae. The more aids they have here, the less patients we each have. Meaning we can give each of them the quality time they need." He explained, "I'm going to see the twins first. Would you guys like to come?"

Ricky glanced back at his love, "You ready, Beautiful?"

Ghost sighed, "As ready as I'll ever be."

"I didn't give them a heads up, so they'll be pretty surprised." Felix spoke as he started to walk down the hall, "They'll be happy to see you, though."

"I'm sure they miss their big brother too." Ghost replied, motherly as ever.

He snickered, "Yeah, I guess they might." 

Felix could walk through these halls of devils so fearlessly. Ricky and Ghost weren't nessessarily afraid themselves but they were surprised how comfortable he was. They were definitely keeping their guards up. Something about this place rubbed them the wrong way. They'd been around long enough to sense when something wasn't right.

The only positive of this was being reunited with their loved ones. Felix led them back downstairs to the main ward. This time of day, Micah was doing his normal rounds. Friday was still clung to his side. He smiled at the couple as he passed by them. It was warm, comforting. Nothing you'd expect from a demon's servant.