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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:00:05 GMT -5
"Is this everything we need?" asked Beth when she returned with the bags. "One more thing," promised Tru as they walked into another shop. She lifted the first four baggy t-shirts she came to. "We'll need these, one for when Leland leaves us off and the other we can customise ourselves," said Tru as she handed them to Beth. "I like your thinking," said Beth laughing as they went to pay. When she returned they headed to the car and back to the office. "Lets see," said Leland whenever they walked in carrying the bags. "You ain't wearing that," he said when he looked through the first bag containing the skirts and tight tops. "Those you can wear," he said when he saw the baggy t-shirts. Tru and Lyssa just smiled at each other. They weren't going to tell Leland what they were up to. "You two take the rest of the day off and do what you have to do to get ready," said Dog, from experience he knew it would take the girls a while. "Thanks dad," said Lyssa as she grabbed her keys and headed for the car. Tru grabbed the bags and followed her.
"We'll grab my make up and head round to Leland's to get ready but we need to be ready before he gets home," said Lyssa as they loaded things into her SUV. "I'll run and get his keys then I don't have one yet," said Tru as she dumped the rest of the bags in the car and ran back into the office. "Hey baby I need the key for the house," said Tru as she leant over his shoulder. "Here you go," he said as he passed it to her. "Thanks see you later," she said as she kissed him and then left again. "Got it," said Tru as she came out the back door. "Ok, let's roll," called Lyssa as Tru jumped into the car and they headed to Lyssa's first and then back to Leland’s. "Right let's see what I can do to improve these t-shirts," said Tru as she pulled two of them out of the bag. "Well for a start I don't like the sleeves," she said as she removed them with a pair of scissors she had located, leaving enough room in case she wanted to do anything to the neckline. “And let’s change this neckline and it’s far too long,” said Tru as she cut out the neckline and removed a few inches off the bottom of the top. “Leland will flip when he sees this,” said Lyssa laughing. “Well we will have tops on under these, Leland just won’t know we’re taking these off,” said Tru looking as innocent as possible.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:00:51 GMT -5
Leland returned a few hours later to find the girls lounging on the sofa and having a beer. "You girls not ready yet?" he asked as he walked in and sat down. "Well we figured that he won't be out for a while yet so we thought we'd relax for a while and then get ready," said Tru as she looked at the clock and found it was only 6pm. "Fancy getting something to eat, I know a place that does deliveries," said Lyssa as she pulled out her phone. "What do you fancy?" asked Tru as she lit a cigarette and offered Leland one. "Pizza," said Lyssa laughing. She quickly dialled the pizza place and ordered enough for 3 people. The food arrived 45 minutes later. "Dig in," said Lyssa as she brought it through into the living room. "Do you remember the plan?" whispered Tru as Leland went to grab more beer from the kitchen. "Yeah I do," said Lyssa laughing. When Leland returned they opened the beers.
At 11pm the girls decided it was time to get ready. "Leland we're going to steal you're room to get ready, do you wanna ring Dog and Youngblood so they can be ready for about 12," said Tru as she and Lyssa headed towards Leland's room. "No problem," said Leland as he dialled his dad's number. "Ok which skirt for me?" asked Tru as she held up a red one and a black one. "The black one I want to wear the red one," said Lyssa laughing as she made to grab for it. "Ok ok," said Tru laughing. She slipped on the black skirt with a white tight fitting top then put the customised one on over it. Lyssa put on the red skirt with a black top and the customised one over it. When they came out Leland, Dog, Daune-Lee and Youngblood were waiting for them. When Leland saw them his jaw dropped.
"You aint wearing that you'll be asking for trouble," said Leland when he found his voice again. "Thought that was the whole point?" said Lyssa pretending to look confused. "Don't listen to him, it is the point and I know you girls will do well. Don't forget Leland will be a block behind you, Youngblood a block in front of you and DL and me in the car about two blocks behind," said Dog as he pulled the girls into a hug. "This is what the guy looks like," said Youngblood as he produced a picture and handed it to them. Once the girls knew who to look out for they headed out the door.
"You ok?" asked Lyssa as she noticed Tru was shaking. "I'm fine just a bit nervous," said Tru as they turned right into the park and slowly walked through it. "Think we can get rid of these?" asked Lyssa as they passed the swings and headed towards the river. Tru nodded and pulled it over her head. She tossed it to the side won't be needing that anymore," said Tru as Lyssa did the same with hers.
"Leland will flip when he finds theses, he's behind us don't forget, Youngblood will be up ahead any minute now," said Lyssa as she tossed her shirt. They continued to walk through the park until they reached the main town. They headed in the direction of the quietest streets. They spotted Youngblood up ahead who waved and disappeared quickly round the next corner. The girls continued walking until suddenly Tru heard her phone go off. "It's Leland," said Tru as she and Lyssa laughed and Tru answered the phone. "Howz it Leland," said Tru as she tried hard not to laugh. "Hey baby girl, you ok? I found you're shirts that you were wearing when you left," said Leland sounding really worried and concerned, he really was not happy with what was going on. "Yeah we're fine, come round the corner then hide again so you can see," said Tru knowing that she had to reassure Leland for him to calm down.
Leland appeared round the corner, smiled at the girls and then disappeared again. "You look hot," he said down the phone thinking about what he would like to do to her when the time was right and she was ready. "Right we better get back to work," said Tru as she hung up the phone and threw it back into her bag. "Let's go up here," said Tru as she turned up a dark alley way. Lyssa looked at her then followed. Tru was just passing an open door way when a hand came flying out and grabbed her. "Run!" screamed Tru as a hand was clamped over her mouth. Lyssa turned and ran the way they had just come. "LELAND we need you!" yelled Lyssa.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:02:24 GMT -5
Leland came running round the corner and skidded to a halt in front of her. "What is it? Where's Tru?" he asked breathless looking wildly round him. Lyssa couldn't say anything she just pointed up the alley where she had come from. "Youngblood take the other end of the alley, dad shift your a*s round here," said Leland as he started up the alley. "Stay here Lyssa," said Leland as he disappeared into the darkness. He slowly progressed up to where he could hear Tru fighting with David. he saw her bite David's hand and then ram him into the door. Leland heard the guy yell as Tru produced the mace she had borrowed from Beth earlier. "Cuff him Leland," said Tru not taking her eyes off David as Youngblood appeared. What happened next happened so fast that no one knew how it had happened. David with one hand grabbed Tru and spun her round into him and with the other produced a pocket knife which he flicked open and held at Tru’s throat.
“Dad get down here,” shouted Leland into the radio system. He knew his dad would be able to talk David out of doing anything stupid. “On my way,” came back the quick reply. “You don’t want to be doing this,” said Tru talking to David calmly as he pressed the point of the knife into her throat. “It’s the only way I won’t go to jail,” said David as he removed the point slightly so she could breath. “You still will if you hurt me,” said Tru as she formed a plan in her head as Dog appeared. She could do what she did to Ben when he had her in this situation. "Ah well," said David sneering at her. That was the straw that broke the camels back for her. Quickly she grabbed the arm that held the knife to her throat and pulled it back just enough so that she could throw her head back. She felt it connect with his nose and heard a crunch she had broken it. He was in so much pain he dropped the knife and she was able to get away. "Cuff him," she hissed as she walked past the men and made her way to Lyssa. "Looks like you didn't need me," said Dog as he put cuffs on David.
"Tru you're ok, thank god," said Lyssa tears running down her cheeks as she pounced on her friend. "Yeah huni I'm fine," said Tru as she held onto her friend. The shock of what had just happened not quite sinking in. Leland came running back down the alley way they had decided that Dog, Youngblood and Daune-Lee would take David to jail and Leland would take Tru and Lyssa home with him. Dog wanted the girls to stay together as they would probably need each other after what had happened. "Time to go home girls," he said as they headed back towards the park. "You two did well tonight," he said as he hugged his sister and kissed Tru. "Thanks bra, I hope this earned us a lie in," said Lyssa as they turned down onto the street Leland's house was on. "Yeah I'm beat," said Tru as she let out a yawn. "Sorry girls, but we're heading back to Kona tomorrow so early start for us all cos I'm leaving Lyssa home first and picking up Daune-Lee so he can take the car," said Leland as he opened the door for them. "I can take the car back I wanna see you off," said Lyssa offended as she started to tickle her brother. "Ok I give you can come with, now get to bed you two can have my bed I'll take the sofa," said Leland as they walked into the house.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:02:58 GMT -5
They all awoke early next morning and Leland and Tru grabbed their bags and they headed to the airport. "We'll see you soon Lyssa," said Leland as they checked their bags in. "You better call me," said Lyssa as she gave Tru and Leland hugs. "We will," said Leland as they headed through to the smoking area in the departure lounge. "To get home," said Tru as she flopped down on the chair. She knew she hadn't really been in her house since moving the boxes in but it would be nice to get in and christen it properly with a few beers. "I know the feeling think we deserve the day off to relax," said Leland as he pulled out his cigarettes and offered her one. "Thanks, I could sleep for a week," said Tru as she lit up and handed her lighter to Leland. Leland lit his cigarette and then passed the lighter back to her. "But you're going to let me take you out to lunch to say thanks for last night," said Leland as he took a drag of the cigarette. "Yeah sure," said Tru not really paying attention. "Flight 297/4 for Kona is now boarding please make your way to the boarding gate," came the announcement an hour later.
A short plane ride later Tru and Leland where home, they grabbed their bags and headed to where Leland had parked the car. "What do you fancy for lunch?" asked Leland as he jumped into the drivers side. "Let me cook you something," said Tru as she threw her bag into the back seat and jumped in beside him. "Are you sure?" he asked, he didnt really think it was fair to ask her to cook after he had dragged her over to meet the family and help out. "Yeah what do you fancy?" asked Tru as they drove out of the airport. "I fancy a curry I think," said Leland smiling. They stopped off at the shop so Tru could pick up a few things and some beer before heading on to the house. "I'll be right back," said Leland as he left Tru off at her door and he swung round into his own drive way. He ran into the house to dump his back. As he went to run back out and head over to Tru's the phone rang.
"Howz it," said Leland grabbing the phone. "Is that Mr L Chapman?" asked the voice at the other end of the phone. "It is can I help with something?" asked Leland stopping in his tracks this didn't sound good. "This is Honolulu police station we are ringing to inform you that a Mr Ben Thomas was bonded out earler today," said the policeman at the other end. "S**t, I gotta go" said Leland as he hung up the phone and raced round to Tru's house. As he banged on Tru's door his cell started to ring. "Howz it dad," said Leland as he banged on the door again. "Leland did the police ring you?" asked Dog sounding serious but also worried. "Yeah just now, I'm getting Tru to move in with me," said Leland as Tru came to the door wearing her apron and holding a cd player. She had earphones in her ears. She smiled as she let Leland in. "That sounds like a good idea son, though tell her what is going on but don't panic her," said Dog as Leland relaxed a little and walked into the house. "I'll tell her, k bye," said Leland hanging up the phone
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:04:19 GMT -5
“Baby girl I have something I need to tell you,” said Leland as they made their way into the living room. “What is it?” asked Tru looking concerned as she headed into the kitchen to check on the lunch. “I got a phone call from Honolulu police, Ben got bonded out today,” said Leland as Tru went pale and started to shake. “How? Why? Is he ever going to leave me alone?” she asked sounding defeated as she sank onto the kitchen floor. “Baby you ain’t on your own in this anymore, I won’t let him hurt you again,” said Leland as he sat down beside her and put his arm around her and pulled her close. “What am I going to do?” asked Tru as she laid her head on his shoulder. “Move in with me for a while, just until we know that he isn’t going to bother you,” said Leland as he kissed the top of her head. “Really, you don’t mind?” she asked looking into his eyes. “Really,” he said smiling warmly. They quickly ate lunch and cleared up then Tru got some of her stuff together and they headed next door.
As Tru threw her bags into the spare room she heard Leland’s phone going off. She sat in the room till she heard him hang up and then went to join him. “Baby girl I gotta go do a hunt,” said Leland looking unhappy. “I’ll be fine here, don’t worry he won’t know I’m with you,” said Tru smiling hiding her fear well. “Are you sure? I can call Daune-Lee he should be back in Kona now and he could come over,” said Leland smiling at her. He was proud that she wanted to stay on her own after all that had happened. “Go, I’ll be here when you get back,” said Tru as she gave him a playful shove. “See you soon,” said Leland as he kissed her tenderly, grabbed his bag and headed out the door. Tru settled down in front of the tv with a good film to pass the time. She was an hour into the film when the doorbell went. “Leland did you forget your keys?” she asked laughing as she opened the front door, she gasped at who she found standing there.
“Hello Tru,” said Ben as he stuck his foot in the door so that she couldn’t slam it shut on him. As she ran into the living room he followed her with a smirk on his face. “You really thought I wouldn’t find you? It isn’t that hard, and I’m here to pay you back for leaving me, if I can’t have you no one else can,” said Ben as he advanced on her. “After all you put me through….You can’t have me,” spat back Tru as she ran round the side of the sofa into the kitchen. Ben followed her as he produced a knife out of his pocket. “Then no one can,” he shouted as he lunged at her. She grabbed his hand with the knife in it and tried to turn it away from her. Ben was to strong for her. He pushed her up against the counter and held the knife to her throat. “Now will I slit your throat?” he asked sounding amused. “Nah, I think I’ll do it this way,” he spat as he swiftly removed the knife from her throat and stabbed her in the stomach. She gasped with pain and slid to the floor. “Time to die b***h,” said Ben as he laughed and walked out of the kitchen and left the house. Even though she was in immense pain she crawled out of the kitchen and over to the sofa where the phone was. She picked it up and dialled 911. “I need an ambulance I’m new here so trace the call the door should be open,” she gasped before passing out.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:04:40 GMT -5
The ambulance arrived quickly and when they saw the state Tru was in the loaded her quickly and rushed her off to hospital. The doctor who met her at the door was the same one who worked on her in Honolulu. “I know her, she was in a few days ago riding accident,” said the doctor as they rushed her through to the operating theatre. They worked on her for 2 hours and when they had finished they put her in a private room. “Ring Leland or Daune-Lee they are her family,” said the doctor as he walked into the nurses station. The nurse hunted for her file and quickly rang Leland first when she got no response from his phone she rang Daune-Lee.
“Howz it,” said Daune-Lee when he answered the phone. He was at home today as it was his day off. “Mr Chapman this is Kona hospital, we are ringing to inform you that Mrs L Chapman has been brought in,” said the nurse. “S**t, what happened?” asked Daune-Lee getting worried, he knew she had been in the house by herself today as Leland was working. He also knew why she was being called Mrs Chapman “I’m afraid we can’t say over the phone and we can’t get in contact with her husband Leland,” said the nurse who knew she couldn’t pass anything out over the phone. “I’m on my way, I’ll get the hold of Leland,” said Daune-Lee as he hung up the phone and grabbed his car keys.
As he jumped into the car he rang Leland’s number and got the answer phone. “Leland bra call me when you get this its important,” said Daune-Lee as he hung up the phone and started the car. He raced towards the hospital and had just parked the car when Leland rang him back. “Hey bra what’s up?” asked Leland when his brother answered. “You gotta get yourself to the hospital quick time,” replied Daune-Lee as he headed to the front door. “Why what’s happened?” asked Leland as he started to worry. Surely nothing had happened to anyone. “It’s Tru, I don’t know the details just shift yourself here now,” said Daune-Lee sounding impatient. “I’m on my way,” said Leland hanging up the phone.
“I’m here regarding Tru Chapman,” said Daune-Lee as he walked up to the desk in the ER. “And you are?” asked the nurse. “I’m her brother in law,” said Daune-Lee trying not to sound to pissed off. “Tru is stable at the minute though she did lose a lot of blood, she was operated on earlier and they managed to close the wound, she hasn’t woken up as of yet but we’re hoping she will soon,” said the nurse as she started to lead the way to Tru’s room. “What exactly happened?” asked Daune-Lee all the information he was getting wasn’t quite sinking in. “She was stabbed,” said the nurse as she pointed to the door of where Tru was in. “Can you show Leland up here when he arrives?” asked Daune-Lee. The nurse nodded as she walked away and he was left staring at the door. He entered to see a very pale Tru lying on the bed with wires coming out of her everywhere and she was making no movement at all. He sat down on the bed and gently took hold of her hand. “When I find out who did this to you I’m going to kill them,” he vowed as he gave her hand a squeeze. She had only been introduced to the family a short time ago but everyone could see it was the best thing to happen to Leland and no one wanted that to end.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:05:10 GMT -5
"What's up bra?" asked Richie as Leland put his phone away in his pocket. "That was Daune-Lee he said Tru was brought into hospital this morning, though he won't tell me what's happened just said I should get my a*s down there quick, but i haven't caught this guy," said Leland trying to control his emotions. "Go to her, I'll sort out everything here," said Richie who knew how Leland felt about Tru. "Are you sure?" asked Leland as he searched for his car keys. "Yeah just go," said Richie as he pointed to the door. Leland found his keys and went running to the car. If it was Ben who had done this to her he would kill the guy and no one would be able to stop him not even his dad. As that thought ran through his head he pulled out his phone and dialled his dad's number. "Howz it Leland," said Dog when he answered the phone. "Dad I'm going to need you," said Leland as he started the car and pulled out of the car park. "What's up son?" asked Dog worried as Beth walked into the room and threw him a confused look. "Tru was taken to hospital today, DL phoned me, I'm on my way up there now," said Leland as he stopped at a red light and cursed it. "We'll be on the first flight over, see you at the hospital," said Dog as he motioned Beth to book four tickets to Kona.
"What's happened big daddy?" asked Beth as Dog hung up the phone looking worried, his good mood had disappeared. "Tru was brought into hospital this morning, I'm going to ring Daune-Lee now. Can you book four tickets to Kona?" he asked as he felt tears come to his eyes. For Leland's sake he hoped Tru was ok and going to pull through. "No problem big daddy," said Beth as she kissed him, she was trying hard to keep her emotions in check to, she knew it would have something to do with Ben and she was going to kill him if she got the hold of him. She quickly booked four tickets to Kona as Dog rang Daune-Lee. "Howz it DL, how is she?" asked Dog when DL answered the phone. "She's in a bad way dad," said Daune-Lee who sounded as if he had been crying. "What happened?" asked Dog as Beth came back over to him. "She was stabbed," replied Daune-Lee as he took Tru's hand and gave it a squeeze. "We'll be over as soon as we can," said Dog before hanging up the phone.
Leland reached the hospital in record time. "Tru Chapman?" he asked as soon as he ran in the door. "And you are?" asked the nurse at the desk. "Her husband," said Leland dearly wishing that was true. When she woke up and was feeling better he was going to ask her to be his wife for real he decided. "This way please," said the nurse as she walked up the corridor towards Tru's room. When they reached Leland strode in but was not prepared for what he saw. Tru was lying on the bed wires poking out of everywhere. He looked at Daune-Lee who got up and hugged him. "What happened?" he asked his brother who looked at the floor. "She was stabbed, they say who ever did it missed all her organs but she's lucky to still be with us," said Daune-Lee as Leland sat down beside the bed and took Tru's hand. "Tru baby can you hear me, I'm here for you," said Leland as tears came to his eyes and he placed his head on the bed. "She'll pull through this bra you wait and see," said Daune-Lee sounding confident. In his heart he knew that she would, he knew she hadnt come this far to give up now.
"Dad rang, he'll be here tomorrow with Beth, Lyssa and Youngblood," said Daune-Lee when Leland had got his emotions under control. "I'll get them from the airport," said Leland offering but not really wanting to go. "It's ok I'll go," said Daune-Lee sensing how Leland was feeling, he knew he wouldn't want to leave Tru. "Thanks bra," said Leland trying to smile a little. When visiting time was finished Daune-Lee headed home but Leland stayed at the hospital. He got into the big chair and tried to make himself comfy with out letting go of Tru's hand. He fell asleep watching her breath in and out. He placed all his faith in the Lord that night that he would bring Tru back to him and not take her away.
The next morning Daune-Lee picked everyone up from the airport and they made their way to the hospital. "How bad is DL prepare us for what we are going to see," said Beth as she got into the car last and Daune-Lee started the car and pulled out in the direction of the hospital. "There are wires coming out of her everywhere and I have never seen someone as pale as what she is right now, there is also a wound across her stomach but you won't see that," said Daune-Lee concentrating on the driving so that he wouldn't have to think about his brothers girlfriend fighting for her life. "Oh my god the poor girl," cried Lyssa as she clung onto Beth. They all knew it was Ben's work and they were going to find him and make him pay for what he did. They reached the hospital and everyone got out at the door and waited for Daune-Lee to park the car and show them where Tru's room was.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:08:21 GMT -5
When they entered the room they all hugged Leland and then they sat down round Tru's bed. "Do we know who did this?" asked Dog knowing in his heart that it was Ben. "We think it was Ben, I need a smoke," said Leland as he got up and walked out of the room. "I'll come to," said Youngblood as he got up and followed Leland. "I'm going to find him and kill him," said Leland as they walked out the main doors. "Think about what you're saying bra, you need to be here for Tru let us take him out," said Youngblood who badly wanted to get his hands on Ben. "But I need to do this," said Leland who looked like he was ready to hit someone. "The first person Tru is going to look for is you," said Youngblood making a valid point. "I know bra but I feel like I let her down," said Leland tears getting the better of him. "You haven't, she won't see it like that, she knows you can't be there all the time," said Dog as he appeared, he had heard the last bit of the conversation. "I feel it though," said Leland as he hung his head. "No one knew this was going to happen," said Dog as he hugged Leland. "Thanks dad," said Leland as they all lit their cigarettes and smoked in silence.
"Right Youngblood, Beth and Daune-Lee lets go hunt some scum," said Dog when they returned to Tru's room. They all looked egar to catch him. "I rang the judge and explained and he's issued a warrent for Ben's arrest," said Daune-Lee as they headed to the cars. "Good, let's suit up now since we don't know when we'll find Ben," said Dog as he unlocked the car and pulled his gear out and put it on. Beth and Daune-Lee would be taking Leland's car while Dog and Youngblood would be taking Daune-Lee's. Lyssa was staying with Leland to make sure he didn't do anything stupid. The crew hit all the pubs but had no luck, when it started to get dark they headed back to the hospital as they didn't want to leave Leland and Lyssa alone and they wanted to get an early night. They were going to take Lyssa with them the next day and send her into the areas where Dog was well known.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:08:50 GMT -5
"Any luck?" asked Leland as they returned with grim faces. "Not yet but we will," said Dog sounding pissed off as he sat down beside the bed and took Tru's hand. "So what happens now?" asked Lyssa looking from Beth to her dad. She had a feeling she knew what was coming next. "You're coming with us tomorrow baby Lyssa to go into the areas that I can't," said Dog as Lyssa started to shake her head. "Yes Lyssa, now we should go to bed we have a long day ahead of us tomorrow," said Beth as she got up. "You coming bra?" Daune-Lee asked his brother. Leland looked shattered he probably hadn't slept the night before. "Nah bra I want to stay here in case she wakes up," said Leland as he yawned. "Ok bra see you tomorrow," said Daune-Lee as he followed the others out the door. Leland streched and made himself comfy. He laid his head in his arms on the bed and closed his eyes. He was asleep within minutes as he listened to Tru's even breathing.
As the alarm went off meaning total arrest Ben slipped past the nurse's station. He knew visiting time was long over so there would be no one in with Tru. As he slid into the room he noticed Leland sleeping by the bed. He knew he would have to finish Tru off quietly. As he crept towards the bed he misjudged the distance and hit the wheel of the bed with a bang. "S**t," cursed Ben to himself as Leland awoke with a jump. "You," hissed Leland as Ben's eyes widened and he turned and ran. Leland grabbed his mace and took off after Ben. As he chased Ben out the main doors Tru was waking up. She moved her head round to the heart monitor and call button as her eyes fluttered open. As she looked around the room she realised she was on her own so she reached out and pressed the call button.
A nurse appeared in the room instantly. "You're awake," said the nurse as she went to fetch a doctor. She returned a few minutes later with the doctor. "It's good to see you awake," said the doctor as he walked into the room. "Good to be awake, where's Leland?" asked Tru as the doctor took her off the ventilator. "He was here, I'll see if I can find him for you, try and get some sleep," said the doctor as he walked out of the room and Tru got comfy and fell asleep.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:09:48 GMT -5
Leland had chased Ben out of the hospital grounds before Ben disappeared down a dark alley. He didn't want to follow in case Ben got to the hospital first and he got back to late. Leland turned and made his way back to the hospital. He was almost at Tru's room when the doctor stopped him. "Just to let you know Tru is off the vent as she is breathing very well on her own," said the doctor as Leland looked at him tiredly. "I'm going for a smoke I'll be right back," said Leland meaning for the doctor not to let anyone past in case Ben came back. "Can I go for one to?" called a voice that Leland really wanted to hear. As his jaw dropped he rushed into Tru's room to find her sitting up in bed. "Thank god you're awake," said Leland as he kissed her deeply and hugged her gently so he didn't hurt her. "Only if you go in a wheelchair and a nurse goes with you," said the doctor as he followed Leland into the room. "Anything," said Tru smiling. All she wanted to do was have a smoke and try to forget about the pain for a while. The doctor left the room and returned a few minutes later with a wheelchair. He carefully helped the nurse help Tru into it before leaving. Together Leland, Tru and the nurse headed outside.
"Do you remember what happened?" asked Leland as he lit a cigarette and offered Tru one. "I remember there was a knock on the door so I answered. When I opened the door Ben was standing there, so I ran into the kitchen and he followed me and well the rest you know," said Tru confirming what Leland had thought to be right. As Tru told Leland what had happened she started to shake. She knew while Ben was free she would never be safe. "I will get him, the judge issued a warrent for his arrest we're going after him tomorrow," said Leland as he hugged her gently. When they had finished their cigarettes they headed back inside. The nurse helped Tru back into bed before leaving again. "Try and get some sleep baby girl I'm here with you," said Leland as he kissed her tenderly. Tru smiled and got comfy in the bed. "I love you," said Tru as Leland got comfy in the chair. "Love you too baby girl," said Leland as he took her hand and they fell asleep. The next morning the nurse helped Tru into a wheelchair and Leland pushed her outside for a smoke. As they lit up their cigarettes Dog and the others pulled up. "Who's that in the wheelchair that Leland's talking to?" asked Dog as he squinted out the window. As Leland was standing infront of the wheelchair Dog couldn't see that it was Tru. "Whoever it is he's kissing her," said Daune-Lee as Leland bent over the wheelchair and kissed Tru. "He's kissing some tart while Tru's lying in a hospital bed," fumed Lyssa before jumping out of the car.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:11:30 GMT -5
"LELAND CHAPMAN WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU PLAYING AT?" bellowed Lyssa as she strode over to where Leland was standing. Leland jumped and spun round quickly revealing it was Tru he was standing in front of. "Oh my god Tru, when did you wake up?" cried Lyssa as she hugged her best friend. "Last night some time," said Tru as the others got out of the car and made their way over. "Thank god you're awake sista I thought we had lost you," said Beth as she hugged Tru tightly. Dog claimed the next hug. "How you feeling baby girl?" asked Dog as Daune-Lee hugged her. "A bit sore but I'll be fine can you do me a favour?" asked Tru as she lit up another cigarette and offered Leland one. "What is it?" asked Dog as he lit a cigarette of his own. He had a feeling he wasn't going to like what she was going to ask. "I'll wait for Youngblood," said Tru as she pointed to Youngblood walking towards the main doors. "Yo Youngblood over here," shouted Tru as Tim looked round him in surprise. When he saw Tru he smiled and walked over to the group. "Good to see you awake huni," said Youngblood as he hugged her. "Thanks Youngblood," said Tru smiling as she returned his hug. "What is it you were going to ask?" asked Leland reminding her of what she wanted. "I know you aren't going to like this but after what he's done to me I want to be the one to slap the cuffs on the son of a b***h myself, I want you to wait till I can go with you to get him," said Tru as her eyes filled with hate as she spoke of Ben.
"I would rather get him now," said Leland who wanted to rip Ben limb from limb. The others nooded in agreement. "I want to do this I have to do this," said Tru tears shinning in her eyes. "We could plan it round Tru that way she can put the cuffs on him once we've got him," said Youngblood who like to try and keep everyone happy. "Sounds like a good plan Youngblood I like it," said Tru smiling as the others glared at him. They thought Tru had been through enough with Ben and wanted to keep her safe by keeping her out of it. When they had all finished their cigarettes Dog insisted that he pushed Tru as they headed to her room. Daune-Lee and Leland followed slowly so they could talk about Tru's request. "DL I need you to talk Tru out of this, she sees you as a brother," said Leland worried about her safety if she were to go through with it. "No problem brah," said Daune-Lee as he was planning to try anyway. As they entered the room Leland's phone started to ring. Leland raced towards the enterance as Daune-Lee entered Tru's room. Leland returned a few minutes later his eyes shinning. "We gotta go now, DL can I leave you here?" asked Leland as Dog, Beth and Youngblood all got up. Daune-Lee nodded and gave his brother a thumbs up sign. "I'm staying to," said Lyssa who wanted to stay in case Ben returned. "Ok baby Lyssa, we'll see you all later," said Dog as he walked out of the room with Beth and Youngblood.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:12:29 GMT -5
"See you soon baby girl," said Leland kissing Tru before running out the door. "So little sis, why do you want to go after this guy Ben so much?" asked Daune-Lee as all he knew was this guy was Tru's ex and he had stabbed her, he didn't know the rest. "He stabbed me do I need more reason?" asked Tru who didn't want to go into reasons. "That's a fair point, but would you not prefere we got him before he can hurt you again?" asked Lyssa trying to help her brother out. "I know I should but after all he's done to me I need to show him I ain't scared of him," said Tru explaining things. Lyssa understood but Daune-Lee didn't.
Tru looked at Lyssa who looked at Tru. "I'll explain," said Lyssa as she knew Tru didn't like talking about it. "I'm going for a smoke...no I don't need a wheelchair," said Tru as Daune-Lee went to get one. He sat back down as Tru swung her legs over the bed and walked shakily out of the room. "Ok, spill," said Daune-Lee when he was sure itwas safe. "Tru wants to do this because he beat her black and blue, this is the fifth time he's put her in hospital and he made her lose her baby," said Lyssa as she replayed the day Tru had told her. "No wonder Leland wants to protect her," said Daune-Lee as all the information sank in. "You can also see why she wants to slap the cuffs on him," said Lyssa. "Yeah I can," said Daune-Lee as Tru came into the room. She took a few steps and then her legs buckled. Daune-Lee having quick reactions jumped up and caught her. "Little much a little soon," he said kindly as he helped her back into bed. "Thanks Daune-Lee," said Tru as she settled down and yawned. "No problem, get some sleep little sis," said Daune-Lee as he kissed her forehead. Tru's eyes fluttered shut and she fell asleep. Leland and the crew returned an hour later.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:12:56 GMT -5
"Did you get whoever you were after?" whispered Daune-Lee as they entered the room. "Yeah we did," said Leland happily as he smiled at Tru sleeping. "Who did you get?" asked Lyssa as Leland, Dog, Beth and Youngblood all sat down. "Ben," said Youngblood grinning. He was glad they had got Ben without Tru even though he had suggested they plan it round Tru. "Nice one," said Daune-Lee happily. They were pleased that he was behind bars. "Any chance he can get out on bail again?" asked Dog. Leland had been the one to take Ben into the jail so they didn't know what had happened. "Nope," said Leland smiling happily. The others grinned happily. Ben was in prison without bail and no chance of getting out. Tru could finally begin her new life. "Daune-Lee will you come shopping with me?" asked Leland as Tru's eyes began to flutter open. "Sure brah, hey little sis did you enjoy your nap?" asked Daune-Lee as he noticed Tru was awake. He didn't want Leland to let slip what he wanted to buy in case it was for Tru. "It was good brah, I'm ready for a smoke," said Tru as she sat up. "I'll go with you," said Dog and Youngblood as they both stood up together. "Wheelchair this time," said Daune-Lee as Dog wheeled it over. "Yes boss," said Tru as she got into the wheelchair. Together they headed outside.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:13:27 GMT -5
"What you going shopping for?" asked Beth wanting to know everything. "Engagement ring for Tru," said Leland shyly. "Aww that is so sweet," said Lyssa happily as she knew Tru would be so happy. "Don't tell her," said Leland as he looked out the door to make sure it was safe. "We won't," they promised, glad that they were in on the secret. "Thanks guys, what did you mean about wheelchair this time?" asked Leland wanting to know what his brother meant. "Earlier she walked out for a smoke and when she came back in she nearly fell, I caught her though, it must have been to much to soon, but she's fine," said Daune-Lee reassuring his brother who looked concerned. "You sure?" asked Leland as Tru, Dog and Youngblood returned to the room. "Are you telling tales on me big bro?" asked Tru laughing as she got back into bed. "No not at all," said Daune-Lee laughing. "Time for us to go," said Dog looking at his watch. "ok, we'll see you tomorrow," said Leland as the others got up to leave. "I'll pick you up in the morning brah," said Daune-Lee as he left. "No problem brah," said Leland as he got comfy on the chair.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:14:01 GMT -5
Leland can you do me a favour?" asked Tru shyly. "Anything baby girl," said Leland as he took her hand. "Will you hold me tonight?" she asked as he smiled. "Of course," said Leland as she moved over and Leland lay on the bed beside her and wrapped his arms round her. "Thanks sweetie," said Tru as she kissed him before cuddling into him and falling asleep, feeling safe in his arms. Leland was glad that she felt safe with him and she knew that he would never hurt her. He would ask her to marry him as planned. He fell asleep very happy as Tru kissed his chest. They were still asleep when Daune-Lee appeared. As he entered the room he smiled at what he saw. He was almost sorry to wake them. "Hey brah time to go shopping," said Daune-Lee as he poked his brother. "I'm up," cried Leland as he awoke with a jump. "Time to go," said Daune-Lee again as Leland carefully got off the bed without waking Tru. He quickly wrote her a note and then slipped out the door. "Where to first?" asked Daune-Lee as they headed to the car. "The main shopping mall there is a nice jewllery shop there," said Leland as the car was unlocked and they both jumped in. "No problem brah," said Daune-Lee as he started the car and reversed out of the car park.
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