Don't Play With Fire

Chapter Nine

Those pictures are all Kelsey aka Flower. She so damn- maaaaan
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Two days later
Ocean City, New Jersey

"Yeah right!" I said to my dad as he held up a signed Devils jersey. "When??"

"Two years ago." I gawked at it and shook my head. "It's for you." He said and I held up my hand.

"No way, Pop, that's all you."

He smacked his lips and put it in my hands. "It's for you.. keep it."

I stared down at the jersey before pulling him into a hug. "Thank you, I love it."

"Awe look at my babies being cute." We both groaned as mom walked out with the tray of pizza pie. "Hope you're all hungry." My crew cheered loudly and I put the jersey up like it was a fine China before I moved to the table and sat down beside Brooklyn and Flower. I kissed Brooklyn's forehead and he leaned into me with a smile.

"I just want to say a toast." My dad spoke up, standing from him seat. "It's been a long journey and I'm sure Stef wishes he was here with us today because I sure do." He smiled and looked in my direction. "But, I am very happy to have my daughter here for today.. even for a little while. To a journey well traveled and many more roads to come."

"Salute." I said with a grin as I held up my glass.

"Salute." Flower followed and clinked our glasses together before we all toasted with everyone else.

As we all were in the midst of finishing dinner, I had the view of the kitchen window and I could see two black cars pull up, detectives then stepping out. Flower froze from beside me but I grabbed her hand and squeezed it softly before I raised up and wiped my mouth. "Thank you for the dinner." I said and set my napkin onto the plate before hugging my parents. "You guys were the best parents I could have asked for. Thank you. I love you."

They nodded sadly.

"You take care of yourself." My mom said, rubbing my back. "Don't forget our deal."

"I won't, Ma." I then turned to my dad and he shook my hand.

"My mascalzona." He said with a sigh. "See the world.. enjoy your days." I swallowed thickly before pulling him into a hug even though that was something we hardly did. "Raise your little guy to be less of a trouble maker, yeah?"

I laughed and nodded, holding in my tears. "I will." I then pulled back and closed my eyes before turning away because I knew if I stayed any longer, this wouldn't go as planned. So, I walked out of the dining room and out of the house.

First person I saw was Nicole walking in front with her bandaged left hand. "Y/n Y/ln you are under arrest for the murder of Martin Fyre King along with conspiracy against the Federal Bureau of Investigation."

I raised my hands and let her pull them behind my back, leading me to the car after I was cuffed before shoving me in. "Do you know how long you're going away for?" She said with a smirk and I smiled before leaning forward and resting my head on the gated divider.

"Me?" I chuckled. "You really don't know us do you?" I leaned forward and looked straight into her eyes. "When one of us goes down, they all rise up." I chuckled and she shifted uneasily as I held eye contact. "You know what Flower and I were just talking about? Having sex with you."