New and Improved (Jason McCann love story)

Chapter eleven

Jason's point of view:

Today is the today. It's like this week has gone by in a blink of an eye. To say I wasn't nervous, would be an understatement. Even thought I have done this almost all my life, I still get pretty nerves. And I'm not about to tell or even show it. But 'what's ifs' keep running through my mind. What if this isn't worth it? What if this plan doesn't work? What if there's something missing?

I shook my head, trying to get all my thoughts out of my head. This will work. I'm sure of it. I have the right people backing me up and I won't be here without them. It actually makes me kind of grateful. And I'm blessed to be here. Even if it's not the way people thought.

We all gather in the garage, getting every thing we need together. I went to Nathan's car and places a duffle bag in the backseat. The bomb.

"Nathan," i call him over. When he reached me I continued. "You remember what you have to do with the bomb, right?"

"Yes boss," he says. I wince.

"Don't call me that. Every one of you have a part in this," I say, louder so everyone turns and looks at me. Nathan, Marcus, Austin and even Tori. "This wouldn't be possible without you guys. And I'm very grateful you all are helping. You all have a part in this as much as I do."

I look over at Austin. "Austin, I don't know what to say, man. You've been there before I even realized it. And I just want to say thank you. For everything," I pull him over and give him a big brotherly hug.

He hugs me back.

When Austin let me go, I walk over to Tori and pulled her in my arms. We were silent for a while, enjoying each other's closeness as we can. For now. My angry I had towards her seems pointless now. Why was I so angry? She doesn't deserve all this. I understand now that nothing was her fault. I was just angry for that moment and I wasn't listening to her like I should. I feel like a horrible person for screaming at her. It had took me this long to realize how much she is part of my life. And how much I care and love her with all my heart.

"Be careful, okay?" I hear her say. I pull away just a slight so I can she her face.

"I promise," I say, kissing her forehead. "Can you do something for me?"

"Anything."

"Okay, I need you to go into the imbility room and watch out for us. There will be cops and lots of them and i need you to make sure we make it, can you do that for me?"

"Jace, i know nothing-"

"You don't need to," i cut her off. "Just watch the cameras. And here," I gave her a walkie talkie. "Contact us with this. I believe in you."

She looks down that the device. When she looks up at me she has a big smile across her face. "Okay."

I smile and kissed her lips roughly. This girl is the love of me life and I would do anything to protect her. She has always wanted a place in this plan and she is getting one now that Bruce is gone. And this is the safest thing I can give her. The FBI stopped the search for her and I'm glad. I get to have her all to myself.

"Jason, bro!" I heard a voice behind me. "We have money to get! Come on!"

I pulled away and pressed my forehead to hers. "I'll see you when I get back."

"Okay, I'll be here waiting," she says, smiling warmly.

"That's so convincing," I smirk. She laughs and we walk to the cars.

She walks over to Austin and gives him a big hug. "Be save okay?"

He hugs her back. "Of course, just remember," he pulls away to look at her face. "We do this for a living."