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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 19:51:28 GMT -5
Tru walked out of her new house in Kona after the moving men helped her shift the last of the furniture inside. She saw the boxes that the delivery men had left for her and to her dismay all four boxes were labelled ‘books.’ She remembered packing them; she had put as many books as possible into each box so that she would have fewer boxes to move. “I better get them moved in,” she said to herself as she tried to lift the first box. She was unaware that her next door neighbour was watching her. She lifted the first box and was unprepared for the weight of it. With a gasp she dropped it and it landed on her toes. “nuts,” she cried out in pain. It was the straw that broke the camels back for her. She sat down on the steps and started to sob. Suddenly she noticed a guy watching her. He was cute, about her height with long dark hair and chocolate brown eyes. “Hey you look like you could use a hand, can I help at all?” he asked as he walked up the drive way. With the past she had experienced with men she inched backwards. Leland realised this, “I ain’t going to hurt you I only want to help,” he said kindly as he smiled sweetly at her. She found herself falling for his smile. “Sorry can’t help the way I act, thanks I could use some help,” she said as she got up off the steps. “I’m your neighbour, my name is Leland Chapman,” he said as he held out is hand. “My name is Tru,” she said as she took his hand and shook it. She felt a spark of chemistry flow between them as she let go of his hand. ‘No, I’m here to get away from men, a new life,’ she thought to herself as she smiled at him. “Let’s get these boxes inside then I’ll get us a beer,” she said as they picked up the first box. “You sound like my kind of girl,” said Leland smiling happily. Together they easily moved the boxes inside to her spare room. Then they headed down and she pulled a few beers out of the fridge. “Thanks for the help,” she said as she opened the beer and handed to him. “It’s no problem, what brings you to Kona?” he asked as they sat down on the sofa. “Fancied a new start,” said Tru as she opened her beer and hunted for her cigarettes. When she found them she lit one for herself and offered Leland one. “Thanks, have you found work yet? On our little island it isn’t that hard,” said Leland as he took a cigarette and lit it. “Not yet, that’s what I’m doing tomorrow, I want to train as a bondswomen,” said Tru truthfully. She thought back to where she lived in Belfast, Northern Ireland. If they had bounty hunters maybe it would be a bit more peaceful and less violence. “You could train in my office if you like, I run the Kona Da Kine Bail Bonds office, though with me you would be travelling a lot between the islands I help my dad out a lot,” said Leland, for some reason he wanted to keep this girl close to him, and protect her. “Really?” asked Tru not believing her luck. She knew if she was trained a bit she could defend herself if her ex-boyfriend Ben Thomas came looking for her.
When she had been with Ben he had come home in foul moods and beat the living day lights out of her for no reason. If he had been drinking and she had said something it would send him into a rage and he would use it as an excuse to beat her again. One day she had found out she was pregnant and when she had told him he had gone mad and beat her to a pulp claiming it wasn’t his as a result she had lost the baby. She would take all this to the grave as she knew she couldn’t trust another guy to help her or treat her right. “Yes really, could you start tomorrow?” he asked as he put out his smoked cigarette and finished his beer. “Yeah I can,” she replied happily, she had a new job doing what she wanted to do for once. Ben hadn’t let her work in case she met someone he didn’t like. “I’ll pick you up tomorrow at 8am we’re heading over to help my dad, get some sleep 8am comes early, night Tru,” said Leland as he binned the beer bottle and headed out the door. “Night Leland,” replied Tru as she locked the door behind him and headed up to bed. She didn’t sleep well that night as she had been thinking bout Ben the night before. She knew he had probably followed her and had no doubt been arrested for drink or drugs or assault. She was ready and waiting for Leland at 7.30am. When he knocked on the door at 8am she had her overnight bag packed just in case. “Ready?” he asked when she let him in; she noticed that he had an overnight bag to so she was glad she packed one. “Yeap,” she said as she picked up her bag and they left. They headed straight for the airport.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 19:52:12 GMT -5
When they landed Leland headed straight over to his family. “Tru I want you to meet my brother Daune-Lee, my Uncle Tim otherwise known as Youngblood, this is Beth and this is my dad Dog,” he said as he pointed to each family member in turn. “Right you miserable lot this is Tru and she’s training to be a bondswomen,” said Leland smiling. “Take that back,” said Daune-Lee as he pounced on his brother causing everyone to laugh. “Howz it sista, welcome to the mad house,” said Beth as she gave Tru a hug. “Howz it baby girl excuse the nutters over there,” said Dog as he hugged her. He felt her tense but didn’t say anything. He could guess she had experienced a rough past but knew she would talk about it when she got to know them better. He also knew Leland would look out for her. “Howz it Tru, hope the flight was good,” said Youngblood as he offered his hand which she took and shook. “How are you going to stick my brother?” asked Daune-Lee breathless from his play fighting with Leland. “With ease,” said Leland also breathless as he stuck his tongue out at his brother. “Right we need to get to work,” said Dog as they headed towards the car. “I ain’t taking them in my car,” muttered Beth referring to Leland and Daune-Lee. They both looked insulted. “They can come with me and Youngblood,” said Dog quickly stepping in to fix the situation. “I’ll go with Beth,” said Tru as she would feel safer with her than with then men. “No problem sista, let’s go,” said Beth as they got into the car and headed toward Da Kine office. The girls arrived a few minutes after the guys as they had gone through a drive through for coffee. “Who have we got?” asked Beth as she and Tru walked into the office. “Guy by the name of Ben Thomas,” said Youngblood as he picked up Ben’s file and handed it to Beth. Tru took a deep breath to fight back the tears, she knew Ben would have followed her what had he done this time round. “Tru? You ok?” asked Daune-Lee bringing her back to reality. She realised she was shaking, she was probably as white as a ghost to. “I gotta go,” she said suddenly as she turned and walked out the way she had come in. Leland got up to follow her, “I’ll go, she’ll talk easier to a woman, you lot got this covered?” said Beth as she got up to follow Tru out the door. “Yeah go Beth,” said Dog for he was worried bout the girl that had arrived in his families’ life.
“Tru huni wait up,” called Beth as she followed the girl out the door and up the street. “I’m sorry Beth but I gotta go, he can’t find me here,” said Tru tears streaming down her face. “Who can’t find you? Talk to me sista everyone is worried bout you,” said Beth as she caught up with Tru. “I can’t Beth I don’t want to pull your family into my past, it wouldn’t be fair you’ve only met me,” said Tru as she stopped walking and turned to face her. “We want to help, talk to me huni let me see what we can do,” said Beth as she wrapped her arms round the shaking young girl. “I have to get away from Ben, he’s followed me here, though how he found where I was I don’t know,” said Tru fresh tears falling. “Come on let’s get some coffee and you can tell me everything,” said Beth as she gave Tru a tissue and aimed her at the nearest coffee shop. “Right who’s Ben?” asked Beth once they had ordered their coffee and sat down in a booth. “Ben is my ex-boyfriend, the reason I came here is to get a new life away from him. When I was with him he found any reason to beat me black and blue, he put me in hospital three times. When he found out I was pregnant he beat me so bad I lost the baby, he also did this” said Tru as she broke down into tears and showed Beth the scar running across her back. Beth clung onto Tru tight and let her cry until there were no more tears, she didn’t ask for an explanation on the scar she knew Tru would talk about it when she was ready. “Baby girl, we’ll help you with this and I can do it in a way that no one has to know what you told me, all I need to say that he’s an ex-boyfriend and that’s it,” said Beth when Tru’s sobbing subsided. She looked up at Beth with surprise in her eyes. “Are you sure, this is the first time anyone has wanted to help me,” said Tru as their coffee arrived. Beth nodded as they drank their coffee. When they were finished they got up and Tru paid for it. “To say thanks for listening,” said Tru as they walked out the door. “Anytime sista, you come to mama Beth when ever you have a problem, you’re family now” said Beth as they headed back to the office.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 19:52:32 GMT -5
They arrived at the office as the men were heading out on the hunt for Ben. “You ok baby girl?” asked Youngblood when he caught sight of her. He was all geared up, he had his bullet proof vest on and his mace by his side. “Yeah I’ll see you when you get back, Beth is going to show me the computer system,” said Tru smiling. They had decided this on the way back so Tru wouldn’t have to go on this hunt. “Have a good hunt don’t come back till you get the guy,” said Beth the tone in her voice making it final. “Beth walk me to the car,” said Dog as he came out the back door also fully geared up. “Is Tru ok?” he asked as they walked to the SUV. Beth looked at Tru and then at Dog. “Ben is Tru’s ex-boyfriend,” she said saying exactly what she had told Tru she would say. She didn’t need to say anymore anyway as Dog realised that the b*****d had probably smacked her about. “I’ll get him Bethy, take her home to meet Lyssa, they’ll get on and they can talk about Leland so Tru knows she can trust him,” said Dog as he got into the car and Leland joined him. “Is Tru ok?” asked Leland. Beth nodded as she walked back towards Tru. After what she had been told she knew why Tru didn’t trust men. Youngblood and Daune-Lee got into Youngblood’s car and they were off. “Tru lets go back home, I fancy the day off,” said Beth when the men were out of sight. “Ok, I would love to meet your kids,” said Tru as they got into Beth’s car. Leland had told her the night before about their large family. “You will sista you will,” said Beth laughing as they headed home.
“Lyssa I’m home,” shouted Beth as she walked in the door. She didn’t get a chance to shout for any other kids as Garry pounced on his mother from behind. “Garry boy you little devil,” said Beth laughing as Lyssa entered the room. She hugged Beth and then walked up to Tru and hugged her to. “You must be Tru, welcome to the family,” said Lyssa as they walked into the living room. “Thanks,” said Tru as they sat down. “Lyssa will you look after Tru today and tell her all about our nutty family, especially Leland as she lives next door to him on Kona,” said Beth dropping a hint to Lyssa that she had to get it through to Tru that she could trust Leland. Beth knew Leland would help Tru if Ben ever found her and wanted to smack her round a bit more. She also knew that Dog was talking to Leland telling him to give Tru time and that she would talk to him when she was ready.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 19:53:13 GMT -5
"What shall we do today?" Lyssa asked as they headed upstairs to Lyssa's room. "Whatever you want to do i don't mind," replied Tru smiling, she was glad to meet someone female around her age. "What to you do for fun?" asked Lyssa as they sat down on her bed. "Well when I'm stressed I like to horse ride but for me it has to be horses that where trained for the circus," said Tru as Lyssa started to giggle. "What?" asked Tru looking confused. "I know the very place, lets ride sista," said Lyssa as she got up. They headed down and Lyssa grabbed her car keys. "Where are you two going?" asked Beth as they tried to slip past her without being seen. "Riding....well to the circus school to do some riding, see you when we get back" said Lyssa as they slid out the door. "Have fun," called back Beth as she heard the door shut. The two girls headed for the car. "So what do you think of the nutty family so far?" asked Lyssa as she unlocked the car door. "I think they're great not many people would walk up to someone they don't know and help them out. I like your dad and Youngblood they seem the protective types and Beth seems a lot of fun" replied Tru going slightly red when she was talking bout Leland. "You're a part of the family now, once you meet dad that's it no getting away from us, you can trust us with anything, espially Leland," said Lyssa as she started the car and they headed to the circus school. "Thanks I know I can trust you all," said Tru smiling as she lit a cigarette.
After a half hour drive they reached the circus school. Tru jumped out as Lyssa stopped the car, then got out and locked it. "Ready for some fun?" asked Tru with a smile on her face. "I've never done it this way so I'll watch," replied Lyssa as someone walked up to them. "You're Lyssa, Dog the bounty hunters daughter," said the man as he appeared. "Yeah that's right, I was wondering if my friend here could use one of your horses and do some riding," said Lyssa using her best charm. It worked. The man went running off to fetch a horse. "He knows all the tricks, though he spooks easy so be careful," said the guy coming back leading a beautiful bay horse. "You can use the indoor," said the guy as he pointed in the direction they should go. They nodded and smiled their thanks and headed in that direction. "What do you do first?" asked Lyssa as Tru vaulted onto the horse and started to walk her round the ring. Lyssa wanted to find out how Tru felt about Leland as she noticed the red face when Tru was talking bout him earlier. "The usual you would do at a riding school to get used to the paces and then the tricks," replied Tru as she asked her horse to trot and found it was comfy. "You and Leland seem to be getting on great," observed Lyssa asTru started to canter round the ring. "Yeah he seems like a nice guy, he'll be a great friend," replied Tru she didn't want to mention the chemistry between them that she had felt incase it was only her.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 19:53:59 GMT -5
"Have you not noticed how he's always smiling round you?" asked Lyssa slyly she hadn't seen it but Beth had told her. "Don't be silly," said Tru standing up on the horses back causing Lyssa to gasp. "Wow where did you learn that?" asked Lyssa when she could speak again. "I've been riding with circus folk since i was 6 years old they taught me how to do it," said Tru as she turned to face the other way. When she was facing the horses head again she got the horse to speed up a bit and then yelled "STOP!" The horse stopped at once and Tru went flying over her head. She did a quick sumi in the air and landed on her feet. She looked at Lyssa who looked shocked. "Sorry but that was fun," said Tru laughing hard as she vaulted back onto the horse. Lyssa took a deep breath and started to laugh. They were both laughing that hard they didn't see Ben appear at the door.He had follwed her as he was mad that she had left him. He knew what Tru could do on the back of the horse but he also knew if he scared the horse and she panicked she wouldn't be able to control her fall. He walked away from the ring and headed towards the toliet doors. He hid inside and slammed one shut extra loud. At that moment Tru had got the horse cantering as fast as it could. When the horse heard the loud bang she bucked and Tru went flying over her head. Tru panicked and realised she was going to slam into the wall. So she turned quickly so her back was facing it and slammed into that way. The force of the blow knocked her out. Lyssa screamed and ran over to Tru, she rang an ambulance and then Beth and Leland.
After ringing Beth who had promised to meet her at the hospital she quickly dialled Leland's number. "Leland have you caught this guy yet?" asked Lyssa as soon as he answered the phone. "Not yet, we're at his home address but no ones here, what's up Lyssa?" he asked as Dog looked at him and he lit a cigarette. "It's Tru, we went horse riding and there was a loud bang that spooked the horse, she came off Leland and she hit the wall...I rang an ambulance," said Lyssa tears rolling down her cheeks. "We'll meet you at the hospital," said Leland hanging up the phone. As Lyssa put her phone into her pocket the ambulance arrived. "She's in here," called Lyssa as two ambulance men appeared along with someone to take the horse. They quickly loaded Tru onto the ambulance and Lyssa got in as Ben slipped away quietly unnoticed, he would finish what he had started when no one was with Tru at the hospital. The ambulance sped off quickly.
"What's happened Leland?" asked Youngblood and Dog at the same time as Leland put away his phone. "Lyssa and Tru went riding, She says there was a loud bang and Tru came off the horse, they're heading to the hospital now, God i hope she is ok," said Leland tears coming to his eyes. He knew that he had only met Tru but more than anything he wanted to protect her. "Ben," hissed Dog suddenly getting angry. "What?What has this got to do with him?" asked Leland confused suddenly coming to his senses. "Ben is her ex-boyfriend to find him we should have followed Tru," said Dog as he headed towards the cars. "Let's get to the hospital," said Youngblood as he jumped into his car and Daune-Lee got in to. "Leland get in," barked Dog as Leland jumped in beside his dad. "Get there dad, if she's at the hospital that's where he'll be," said Leland sounding pissed.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 19:54:30 GMT -5
They reached the hospital in record time. "How is she Lyssa?Beth?" asked Leland when he met them in the waiting room. "They won't tell us anything cos we ain't family," said Lyssa who was still crying. Leland wrapped his arms round his sister as Dog wrapped his arms round Beth. "I'll see what i can find out," said Leland as he let go of Lyssa. He strode forward and asked to speak with the doctor working on Tru. he returned a few minutes later. "They said she is in a bad way, whatever way she hit the wall cracked a few of her ribs and she hasn't woken up yet, they said we can go and see her soon," said Leland tears coming to his eyes. He had only just met this girl he didn't want to lose her again so soon. "How did you get the information out of the doctors?" asked Beth looking totally amazed. No one had been able to do that. "I lied told them I was her husband, she'll kill me when she wakes up," said Leland smiling a little. A few minutes later a doctor appeared before them. "Mr Chapman you can see her now," said the doctor as all the chapman men stood up. The doctor looked confused as they smiled. "We're all Chapman's," said Leland clearing things up for the doctor. "Ah, Mr L Chapman you can come and see Tru now then the rest of the family can join you," said the doctor as he walked in the direction of Tru's room meaning for him to follow.
"How bad is it?" asked Leland as they walked down to her room. "Well, you know bout the cracked ribs, she also has a bruised spine but that will go down in a few days," said the doctor as they reached the room. He opened the door for Leland and motioned for him to go in. Leland just stood there he couldn't do it by himself. "Can you get my dad, Dog?" asked Leland as he took a deep breath. The doctor nodded and turned and walked away, he returned a few minutes later with Dog. "You ok son?" asked Dog as he stood beside Leland. "I need your help on this, I only met this girl and the thought of losing her is killing me, I can't walk in here on my own," said Leland tears running down his cheeks. "I'm here for you son, it's only natural to feel like this for someone you care about," said Dog as they looked at each other. "I think I'm falling in love with her," said Leland as they walked into the room together. They weren't prepared for what they saw. Tru was lying in the bed as pale as a ghost with tubes and wires coming out of everywhere. "Tru I am so sorry when you wake up I'm going to protect you and not let anything happen to you," said Leland as he sat down and took her hand. Dog sat down on the other side and took Tru's other hand. "Baby girl when you wake up you will be a part of this family and I always watch out for the family," said Dog tears running down his own cheeks.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 19:55:08 GMT -5
"I'm going to talk to Beth, I'll send the rest of the family in," said Dog as he got up, dried his eyes and walked out of the room. "You can go and see Tru now, Beth I need a word," said Dog as he returned to the family. Youngblood, Daune-Lee and Lyssa all headed to Tru's room. "What is it big daddy?" asked Beth knowing what was coming next. She knew he was going to ask her about what Tru had told her, and now that this had happened she wanted to tell him. "Outside in case Leland hears," said Dog as he walked out the double doors. Beth got up and followed him, she knew he wouldn't like what she had to tell him. "What can you tell me about Ben?" asked Dog as he lit a cigarette. "Only what Tru has told me," said Beth as she sat down beside him. "Which is?" asked Dog looking into her eyes. She knew she couldn't lie to him but she wanted to protect Tru as well. She knew deep in her heart to protect Tru she had to tell Dog what she knew. "Well you know that he's her ex-boyfriend that's all I could say earlier, she told me when she was with him he found any reason to beat her black and blue, he put her in hospital three times. When he found out she was pregnant he beat her so bad she lost the baby, he also left her with a lovly looking scar running across her back," said Beth replaying what Tru had told her earlier that day. "So the b*****d followed her here? Well he ain't going to hurt her no more, she's family now and I'm going to watch her back, get Daune-Lee and Youngblood and Leland, you and Lyssa stay here that way Leland can help me" said Dog as he finished his cigarette and threw it away. "Don't tell Leland what I told you," said Beth as she got up and walked inside. "I won't he would kill that guy if he got his hands on him," muttered Dog to himself.
Youngblood, Daune-Lee and Leland appeared outside a few minutes later, they all were looking very solom. "We're going to get this son of a b***h and get back to Tru real quick, I think he may be round here somewhere," said Dog as he confused his whole team. "What makes you say that Dog?" asked Youngblood asking the question that was on everyones mind. "Cos Youngblood that's his ex-girl lying in that room," said Dog quietly as he looked at Leland and saw anger flash across his face. 'So this is why she doesn't trust men, I'm gonna kill him,' thought Leland to himself as he grabbed his bag from the car and started to put on his bullet proof vest and strapped his mace round his leg. "Leland you and Youngblood go that way and DL and I will go this way," said Dog wisely splitting the two brothers up as they went their seperate ways. Leland and Youngblood had reached the floor Tru was on when Beths voice came over their radio system. "Guys get in here now we got a problem," whispered Beth. "This can't be good Beth normally shouts it," said Youngblood as they raced towards Tru's room. They burst in to find Ben looking back at them.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 19:55:59 GMT -5
Lyssa had him so that his arm was twisted up behind his back and Beth was pointing her can of mace at him. "Look what we got," said Beth as Youngblood burst into the room. "Daune get in here," called Beth into her radio as even though Ben was evil she didn't really want to leave him alone with Leland, who looked like his birthday had come early. "I'm here," roared Dog as he burst into the room. When he looked at Ben his eyes filled with hate. "Cuff the b*****d and get him the f**k out of here," said Dog as Youngblood put the cuffs on him. "You stay here," he said looking at Leland. "What?Why?" asked Leland looking pissed off he wanted 5 minutes alone with the guy to kick him about. "Find out how he got in here," said Dog as he dragged Ben out of the room and to the car. "What did happen?" asked Leland calming down a bit as Youngblood and Daune-Lee went with Dog. "We were sitting here talking away to Tru telling her when she woke up Lyssa wanted to move in with her and suddenly he appeared saying it wasn't going to happen cos Tru wasn't going to live that long, so Lyssa who says she noticed him at the circus school attacked him and said he wasn't going to touch her friend and I yelled for you lot and pulled out my mace," said Beth as she took Tru's hand again and Leland sat down beside the bed. "He won't hurt her again, I'll make sure of it, thank god she lives beside me," said Leland as he took her hand.
When he squeezed her hand he felt a slight squeeze back. He looked so surprised Beth nearly fell off the chair laughing. "What is it bra?" asked Lyssa looking hopeful and trying hard not to laugh. The same thing had happened to her a few minutes ago. "When I squeezed her hand she squeezed back I swear," said Leland as he focused all his attention on Tru. "Tru huni it's time to wake up now, we need you back with us here," said Leland gently as he kissed her forehead. To his surprise and delight she stirred and her eyes fluttered open. "Leland is that you?" she asked her voice sounding very dry. "Yeah baby girl it's me, do you know what happened?" he asked as he poured her a glass of water. "I know there was a bang and I fell, that's all though," said Tru as she took a few sips of water. "You're in the hospital baby girl and when you come out I'm going to take you home to Kona and Lyssa wants to move in with you," said Leland as he gently moved a stray bit of hair out of her eyes. "Really?" asked Tru tears shining in her eyes. "Really," confirmed Leland and Lyssa together. "Thanks you guys," she said as they hugged her gently. "Can I go for a smoke?" asked Tru as the doctor walked in. "Welcome back to the land of the living," said the doctor smiling. "Can we take her outside?" asked Leland knowing she was dying for a smoke. The doctor looked from Leland to Tru "Yeah but she has to go in a wheelchair," said the doctor as he went to get one. When he came back they loaded her into the chair and headed outside. "Enjoy your smoke Mrs Chapman," said the doctor as he walked in another direction.
"Mrs Champman but I'm not married," mumbled Tru confused as they wheeled her out the main door. "My fault, only way I could get information on you," said Leland as he offered her a cigarette. "Ah ok," replied Tru laughing as she lit a cigarette laughing. "It's good to hear you laugh sista," said Beth as she sat down on the wall beside the wheelchair. "I want to hear plenty more of it," said Leland as he kissed the top of her head. "You will," said Tru as she looked up at him as a car pulled up in front of them and Youngblood and Daune-Lee got out. "Yay you're up," said Daune-Lee as he hugged her and Dog went to park the car. "Good to see you awake baby girl," said Youngblood as he lit a cigarette of his own. "I can't wait to get out of here, but I know they'll want to keep me in for a few days," said Tru smiling happily. "I'll talk to the doctors see if I can bring you home and we can keep an eye on you there," said Beth as she got up and headed inside. "Howz it baby girl it's good to see you awake you had us worried there," said Dog as he walked up to the group. "Thanks bra it's good to be back in the land of the living," said Tru smiling at him. He hugged her tight. "Don't ever scare me like that again," he said as he let go and pulled out his cigarette.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 19:56:46 GMT -5
Beth returned a few minutes later. "I got good news for you sista, you can come home with us tonight, the doctor just wants to check you over once more," said Beth as she sat down on the wall again. "Really? Are you ok with me staying with you?" asked Tru looking from Beth to Dog. "There's room at mine with me and Davina if you prefer," said Youngblood, he wanted to keep an eye on her incase Ben got let out. "Or you can stay at mine with me," said Leland refering to his apartment that he had where he stayed when he was over to help his dad. "Thanks everyone, I think I'll stay with Leland," said Tru as Dog pushed her back up to her room where the doctor was waiting. "One last check and then you can go home with your husband," said the doctor causing Dog to throw Leland a confused look. Leland threw him one back that said 'will explain later.' "Thanks doc," said Tru as she tried really hard not to laugh. Once the doctor had examined her and explained about her ribs she was free to go. Leland, Youngblood, Dog and Daune-Lee went to get the cars while Beth and Lyssa helped her get changed and ready to go. "If you need me call me," said Lyssa as she programmed her number into Tru's phone. "Put mine in to baby Lyssa," said Beth as they walked out the main doors.
The cars were waiting on them by the enterance as they walked out the door. Leland and Youngblood in one and Dog and Daune-Lee in the other. Tru and Lyssa got into Youngblood's car and Beth got into Dog's. "Home please Youngblood," said Leland when the girls got in. "Thanks Youngblood," said Tru as she got into the back beside Lyssa. They arrived at Lelands 20 minutes later. "Here you go you two, next stop is collection of car for Lyssa," said Youngblood as Leland and Tru got out of the car. "Thanks again Youngblood," called Leland as he drove off and they made their way into the house. "Welcome home baby girl," said Leland as he opened the door and let her in. "Thanks Leland," she said as they walked in and collapsed on the sofa. "Am so glad you're ok, you had me really worried," said Leland as he put his arm round her and pulled her in for a hug. "Sorry didn't mean to worry you," said Tru as she looked into his chocolate brown eyes. He bent his head down to hers and brushed his lips lightly over her's. "Just don't do it again," he said as he kissed her again. Tru knew she should be happy that someone wanted to look out for her and care for her, but she couldn't forget what Ben had done on her. "I'm sorry...I can't," she cried as she jumped up off the sofa and raced out the door. "TRU!" she heard Leland shout after her but she didn't stop she ran out of the house and up the street. She didn't have any idea where she was going she just knew she had to get away.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 19:57:45 GMT -5
Leland jumped off the sofa and headed out after Tru he had no idea what why she went. He pulled out his cell and quickly dialled his dad's number. "Dad we got a problem Tru did a runner on me and I don't know where she went," said Leland when his dad answered. "What did you do or say Leland?" asked Dog worried, he knew she didn't know anyone in the town so she would have no one to go to. "We kissed that's it I swear," said Leland sounding worried. He was running up the street until he realised he would be quicker driving so he was heading back for the car. "You idiot, you don't know about her past with Ben, wait there I'm coming to get you," said Dog sounding irratated. "Ok dad," said Leland as he hung up. Tru was heading in the direction they had just come, when she was far enough away from the house she rang Lyssa. "Lyssa you remember you said if I needed you to call well I need you," said Tru sobbing into the phone when Lyssa answered.
"Just got the car, I'm on my way, where bouts are you?" asked Lyssa as she jumped back into the car. "The park," replied Tru as she found a bench and sat down. "Stay there, I'll be there as soon as I can," said Lyssa as she put her foot to the floor. "Ring me when you get to the park," said Tru before hanging up the phone. She kept walking round the park never staying in the one place incase she was spotted. Lyssa reached the park as Dog arrived at Leland's house. She quickly dialled Tru's number. "Hey sista where bouts are you?" asked Lyssa when Tru answered the phone. Lyssa was looking all round her but couldn't spot Tru. "I'm here," said Tru hanging up the phone as she slowly climbed down the tree that she was hiding in. "What's happened?" asked Lyssa as she threw her arms around Tru and gave her a hug as Tru broke down. "Can we go somewhere quiet? Leland will be looking for me," said Tru trying to get her sobs under control. "Sure thing sista, hop in," said Lyssa as they head back to the car. Lyssa started the car and headed towards her favourite part of the beach where no one knew about not even Dog.
"Leland get in, we need to talk about something," said Dog as he pulled up in front of the house. "What?" asked Leland sounding stressed as he got into the car. "It's something bout Tru and I know you aren't going to like it but you need to know," said Dog as he pulled away from the curb. "I need to find her dad," said Leland staring his dad straight in the face. "You need to know this so you can understand why she acted the way she did," said Dog as he lit a cigarette and offered Leland one. Leland took it and began to look for his lighter. "Tell me then," said Leland when he found it and lit the cigarette. "The reason Tru is so jumpy about men is becasue of Ben, when she was with him he found any reason to beat her black and blue, he put her in hospital three times. When he found out she was pregnant he beat her so bad she lost the baby, he also left her with a lovely looking scar running across her back," said Dog simply as he locked the doors so Leland couldn't jump out. "Son of a B***h, can we find her now?" asked Leland, he really wanted to wrap his arms around her and tell her how he was nothing like Ben. "We'll hit the park first," said Dog as he took a right turn.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 19:58:08 GMT -5
"Ok, spill, what happened?" said Lyssa once they had hit the beach and it was quiet. "Leland kissed me and for a moment everything was ok and then Ben came flooding into my mind," said Tru as they sat down and she started to sob. "Ben? You mean that guy from the hospital? what's he got to do with this?" asked Lyssa looking confused as her phone went off. "It's my dad, I have to take it," said Lyssa as she took Tru's hand. "Don't let him know I'm with you," said Tru as Lyssa answered the phone. "Howz it dad," said Lyssa as she nodded at Tru and gave her hand a squeeze. "Hey baby Lyssa, I'm going to be late back, Tru has done a runner on Leland and he's worried sick about her, will you let Beth know?" said Dog as he walked round the park with Leland. "Sure no problem," said Lyssa keeping her fingers crossed that he wouldn't ask if she had heard from Tru. "Have you heard from Tru? I know you two have become close friends real quick," said Dog as if he had read her thoughts. "Nope not since I dropped her off...k bye," said Lyssa hanging up the phone. "Sorry so what were we saying?" asked Lyssa trying to get her train of thought back. "You asked what Ben had to do with all of this," said Tru reminded her. Lyssa's eyes lit up and she looked at Tru who was looking for her cigarettes. "You wanna tell me?" asked Lyssa looking worriedly at her friend.
"Ben was my boyfriend back home before I moved out here, it was great being with him at first..." started Tru as she lit a cigarette. Lyssa knew not to interupt as Tru might not carry on. "6 months into the relationship he came home drunk one night and I asked him if he had a good time, it started an arguement and he smacked me round the room like a rag doll, after that anything that set him off he would come home and take it out on me. I know I should have left and I was going to but then I found out I was pregnant...When I told Ben he went mad and said it wasn't his and he really battered me, I lost the baby thanks to him. When I told him that was it I was leaving he did this to me," said Tru as she showed Lyssa her scar and then broke down into tears. Lyssa put her arms round Tru and held her tight. "It's ok, I'm here, let it all out," said Lyssa soothingly. As Tru's tears started to subside Lyssa's phone went off again. It was Beth calling to see where she was. "Hey Lyssa where are you I get back here and no one is here and no one leaves a note to tell me where they are going!" said Beth when Lyssa answered her cell. Her eyes went wide she had forgotten to call. "I'm sorry Beth, I'm with Tru at the moment, and dad....well dad is out with Leland looking for Tru at the moment," said Lyssa sounding stuck in the middle. "Why didn't you tell your dad you're with Tru? Did something happen?" asked Beth sounding worried. "Leland kissed her, and well you know the rest," said Lyssa. "Ask Tru if she's ready to face Leland you can bring her hear I can ring Dog and get them back," said Beth thinking about how they were going to do this she knew Dog would have told Leland about Tru so he could understand why she ran. "Ok," said Lyssa before putting her hand over the phone and turning to Tru. "Beth wants to know if you're up to seeing Leland you can do it at our house," said Lyssa. Tru thought about it for a moment then nodded. "We'll be home in about 10 minutes," said Lyssa as she took her hand off the phone. "You're at the beach," said Beth as she hung up the phone. Tru and Lyssa got into the car and headed for home.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 19:58:29 GMT -5
Beth sighed as she hung up the phone with Lyssa this was going to be fun explaining all this to Dog. Quickly she dialled Dog's number and waited for him to pick up the phone. "Howz it," said Dog when he finally answered. He grabbed Leland making him stop while he took the call. "You can come home now and you can bring Leland with you, I've found what you're looking for," said Beth crossing her fingers that he wouldn't ask for an explaination. "You found Tru? Where is she? How did you find her?" asked Dog asking all the questions that Beth didn't want to answer. "Yes I found her, She's coming here with Lyssa and she was with Lyssa the whole time," said Beth as she heard a car pull up in the drive way. "Gotta go big daddy love you," said Beth quickly as Lyssa and Tru walked in. "They are on their way," said Beth as they went into the living room and sat down. "Tru sista I just want you to know that Leland is nothing like you ex Ben, he would never hurt you," said Beth as she hugged her. "Did you tell her what Leland was like at the hospital?" she asked Lyssa who shook her head.
"Sista when you were in hospital Leland was so worried about you, he swore when he met you that he wasn't going to let anyone or anything hurt you, when he found out you were hurt he was so upset and worried," said Beth as Lyssa nodded confirming it. "Oh my god i didn't he cared that much, Jeff would be the complete opposite," said Tru looking shocked as they heard a car pull up. Leland and Dog were home. Leland came running into the house. "Where is she?" he asked relief clear in his voice, worry set on his handsome features. "You mean me?" asked Tru getting up from where she sat. "Yes you," said Leland as he pulled her into a hug as Dog walked into the room. "I am so sorry," he heard her mumble from Lelands chest. Leland slid a finger under her chin and raised her head so she was looking at him. "I will never hurt you, I will always be here for you, you don't need to worry bout Ben he will never get past me," said Leland as he kissed her gently. Dog was smiling at them. "Thank god they are getting this worked out," he whispered to Beth as Leland continued to kiss Tru. "Let's go home," said Leland as they sat down again.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 19:58:53 GMT -5
"You can take the jag...just be careful with it," said Dog as he went to hand Leland the keys. "No on second thoughts you can drive," said Dog as he handed Tru the keys. He knew they would want to get back to Leland's as they had a lot to talk about. "Thanks dad," said Leland as they got up. "Stay safe baby girl, Leland will look after you" said Dog as he gave her a hug. "Thanks Dog," she said before leaving and getting into the drivers seat of the car. "Call me and let me know how it goes," shouted Lyssa from the door. "Will do," she called back as she started the car. They made for home. With Tru driving and Leland showing her the way he knew that she couldn't do a runner on him. "How you feeling now?" he asked as they took a left at the end of Dog's road. "Better now I've talked it through, I know now that Ben's just evil and not everyone is like him, like he made me believe," said Tru as she concentrated on the road. She knew if she looked at Leland she would break down again. "Wanna tell me about him?" asked Leland. He had already heard it all from his dad, but if Tru wanted to tell him he would listen. "Ben was my boyfriend in Ireland and whenever he felt like it he used me as a punch bag, when I found out I was pregnant he went mad therefore I was the one that suffered and lost my baby," said Tru pulling over and stopping. The pain of the lost child too much for her.
"It's ok, I'm here for you," said Leland as he pulled her close to him and held her in his arms. "If he hadn't done what he did Iwould have had a son or a daughter with me now," she said sobbing hard into his chest. Leland held her close and let her cry, there was nothing he could say to make the pain go away. "Thanks," she said when she got her sobbing under control. "For what?" he asked confused. As far as he knew he hadn't done anything except listen. "For being here, for listening and for caring," said Tru as she looked into his eyes. She felt safe and loved for once in her life since she had left Ben. She also felt as if she didn't have to be looking over her shoulder all the time. "Let's go home, think it's time for bed, want me to drive?" asked Leland as Tru yawned. "Please," she said as they got out and switched places. Leland started up the car and pulled back out onto the road. He was falling more and more in love with her as time went on. As he drove Tru curled up in the seat and fell asleep something she had been unable to do before.
When they reached the house Leland didn't want to wake her so he lifted her from the front seat and carried her to his bed. He lay her down and tucked her in then grabbed a pillow and blanket from the cupboard and went to sleep on the sofa. Tru awoke at 3am to find herself lying in Leland's bed, she streched and got up to look for him. She tiptoed into the living room to see him sleeping on the sofa with his back to the door. "Can't sleep?" he asked with out turning around. She stood there looking stunned. "No, did I wake you?" she asked when she found her tongue again. "No I was awake, I can't sleep," admitted Leland, he hated sleeping on the sofa as it wasn't very comfy. "A sofa isn't the nicest thing to be sleeping on," she said as she sat down on the edge of it beside him. "Better than the floor," said Leland as he sat up and made more room for her. "You know you can always share with me, would be nice to have someone to hold me tonight, if you don't mind" said Tru as she kissed his nose and he put an arm round her. "I didn't want to assume anything I thought i would take it slow," said Leland as he let her pull him up and lead him to the bed. He tucked her in and then lay down facing her so she could put her head on his chest.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 19:59:28 GMT -5
They fell asleep almost at the same time and didn't wake until Daune-Lee rang Leland the next morning. "Hey bra where are you?" asked Daune-Lee when Leland answered. "Still in bed," replied Leland sleepily as he tried not to wake Tru. "Well I suggest you move your little a*s out of bed as we need you in the office," said Daune-Lee. "What about Tru?" asked Leland as there was no way he was leaving her on her own. "Just get to the office and bring her to, we're going to need her," said Daune-Lee before hanging up the phone. Leland sighed and watched Tru sleeping she looked so peaceful it was a shame to wake her. "Tru baby I'm sorry sweetie but you need to get up we gotta get to the office," he said as he gently shook her awake. Her eyes fluttered open and she smiled when she saw Leland. "Ok," she said as she streched. They got changed grabbed breakfast to go and headed to the car.
"Morning lovebirds," teased Daune-Lee when they walked into the office that morning. He hadn't been there the night before but he had been filled in on it. "Did I miss something?" asked Youngblood looking very confused, no one had filled him in. "Yeah but I'll show you instead of telling you," said Leland cheekily as he kissed Tru tenderly. "Oh that's what I missed, congrats you two" said Youngblood laughing. "Right time to get to work, Tru we need you on this one so I want you to listen carefully," said Dog as he pulled out a file and read through it quickly. "David Palmer, out on bond for rape, so we need to be careful, he watches the show therefore we need Tru and Lyssa as they have never been filmed before. I want them to go out tonight walking the streets and I want Younblood and Leland to shadow them," said Dog knowing that Leland wouldn't like it. He didn't even like it but it had to happen. "No way, I ain't letting that happen," said Leland as he folded his arms across his chest. "Do you not think that should be up to us?" asked Lyssa standing up for herself.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 19:59:47 GMT -5
"Yeah it should be up to us," said Tru suddenly causing everyone to look at her. She was feeling good after last night and knew she would have to do things like this to help catch the fugatives. "Not in this case," said Leland sticking to his guns. Tru stared him down and then turned to Lyssa who nodded. "We'll do it," said tru as Leland's jaw dropped. "That's my girl, we'll make a bounty hunter out of you yet," said Dog as Youngblood laughed at the sight of Leland's face. "If we're doing this then I need to go shopping for some clothes," said Tru as she looked at Lyssa again. "Come on girls shopping is on me," said Beth as she led the way to the car.
"You know Leland doesn't want you two doing this," said Beth as they got into the car. "Yeah I know but he has to know I'm a big girl and can look after myself," said Tru as Lyssa started to laugh. "That is true," said Lyssa as Beth pulled in at the shopping mall. "Let's get shopping and this is on Da Kine as it's work related that we are getting this stuff," said Beth as she locked the car. Beth had a knack of going shopping and saying it was stuff needed for work. "Let's hit the shops," said Lyssa smiling. The first shop they entered they began looking at really short skirts. "Do you think Leland would like this?" asked Tru as she came out in a really short skirt and a tight fitting top. "Maybe not but the fugative would sure chase you in that," said Beth laughing as Tru pouted, then laughed. "I have an idea," said Tru suddenly as she ran back into the changing room and put her own clothes back on. When she returned she grabbed a few skirts and a few tight fitting tops. "We need these," she said to Lyssa and Beth. Beth pulled out the credit card she used for Da Kine and went to pay she picked up to pairs of shoes on the way.
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