A Little Sane

Chapter 24

The months that were ahead flew by as if they were only seconds. They had figured out all the working of Diablo's operation. The twins were now a year and a half old. Both Jessie and Aislinn could crawl, but they were really working on getting them to walk early. Mercedes knew they would walk in their own time, but still thought it good for them to practice. Jerome was growing restless and tired of Diablo's rules. Diablo knew Jerome would still be his destructive self, just as long as he could his jobs properly. Jerome walked out of the hallway in a red suit with a black-and-white checkered tie. His hair was more neatly combed than it had been in months. Mercedes stared at her husband in amazement. Abbe gave him a warm smile. Mercedes stood up.

"Well, where are you going dressed so fancy my handsome husband?"

Jerome pulled her close to him. He gently played with her hair. He spoke in a soothing voice.

"Well, my beautiful doll face, you could say an old friend from the circus that used to help... you know make my life so wonderful there.. that has decided to stay in Gotham for a while. We're around the same age, with hima couple of years older. I think I'm going to pay him a visit."

Jerome winked and a sickening grin fell across his face. Mercedes couldn't help but respond with the same grin. She knew Jerome was going to kill this man. A part of her didn't care about his killing anymore. Abbe on the other hand, didn't catch the hint that he was going to murder the man he planned to visit. Jerome gently grabbed her chin with a black gloved hand. 

"I would ask you to join me.. lord knows you have the outfit for the occasion.. it's just.. this one is a little too personal.. also I don't know how long this visit will take. We haven't seen each other in years."

Mercedes turned to Abbe and smiled. 

"Oh I'm sure we can find plenty of movies to watch and games to play with the twins. We'll manage just fine."

Jerome gently kisses Mercedes and smiled.

"Be back later doll face."

Abbe smiled and returned her attention to the tv until a pair of warm lips landed on her cheek. She tilted her head up to see Jerome staring at her smiling. 

"See you later pretty girl."

Abbe nodded and went back to the tv. Mercedes held the door open for Jerome. He turned to her just before he left. 

"Give her extra attention for me."

Mercedes smirked at the grin on his face.

"I didn't say anything about that, but now that you mention it. I might play with her a little."

Jerome laughed maniacally and shook his head. He held his gun in his right hand and grinned before walking down the hallway. Mercedes shut and locked the door. Abbe smiled at her.

"So what now?"

Mercedes shrugged.

"Movie of your choice."

Abbe gave her a questioning look.

"Popcorn?"

Mercedes raised her eyebrow.

"Of course and yes we can put the special seasoning on it!"

Abbe jumped off the couch and ran to the kitchen. 

Zachery set in his hotel room watching TV. He had just ordered room service. He was one of the only people from the circus that was able to find a decent job and not have to join another one. He was two years older than Jerome. He had chestnut colored brown hair and hazel eyes. His hair was kept a short clean cut fade. He was around the same height as Jerome. He was passing through Gotham and decided to stay a few nights. He waited fifteen minutes until their was a knock at the door.