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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:23:43 GMT -5
As they headed to the shops the doctor went to speak to Tru. “Good morning Miss Dumas, I thought I would come in and give you some good news,” said the doctor as Tru sat up in bed. “What is it?” asked Tru excitedly. She was getting bored in hospital and wanted to go home. “We are very pleased with your progress and if you want you can go home today,” said the doctor as he prepared himself for her squeal of joy. “Really? Can I ring Beth now?” asked Tru smiling from ear to ear. “Yes, but remember you have to rest no work for 6 weeks,” said the doctor as Tru dived for her cell phone. She picked up her cigarettes and made her way out of the room as the doctor laughed. As she reached the main door she dialled Beth’s number. “Howz it sista, everything ok?” asked Beth as she answered her cell. “Can you come take me home?” asked Tru sounding happy. “Sure thing sista, Daune and I are on our way,” said Beth before hanging up the phone. Tru had a quick smoke and then got changed and got her stuff together. She was zipping her bag shut when Beth and Dog appeared. “Ready to go?” asked Dog as he pulled her into a hug. He was proud of her after all she had been through she still managed to stay positive and upbeat. He was glad she was part of the family. “Let’s go home,” said Beth as she too hugged Tru. Dog lifted her bags and followed Beth and Tru who walked out arm in arm. Later that day Leland and Daune-Lee returned to the hospital after the search for the perfect ring. No one had rang to tell them that Tru was home. Leland entered the room to find no one there. “Hey brah, did Tru get moved or something?” asked Leland confused not wanting to think the worst. “Not that I know brah,” said Daune-Lee trying not to sound worried. They split up and searched the floors looking for her. “Did you find her?” asked Leland as they met at the main doors. “Nope, you?” asked Daune-Lee shaking his head. “Do you think?” asked Leland all sorts coming to his mind as the doctor appeared behind him.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:26:55 GMT -5
“Leland Chapman don’t you ever think like that your girl is a fighter, I sent her home, did no one ring you?” asked the doctor laughing at the relief on Leland’s face. “Thanks doc,” said Leland as he pulled Daune-Lee out the main doors. They jumped in the car and headed to their dad’s house. On the way Leland pulled out his phone and rang Beth. “Howz it, did you forget to tell me something?” asked Leland as Beth answered the phone. “Oh s*** Leland I am so sorry,” said Beth trying to think of something to say. “So what’s the news?” asked Leland playing dumb. “Tru came home today,” said Beth meekly. “We’re on our way,” said Leland laughing as he hung up the phone. “What did Beth say?” asked Daune-Lee laughing. Ten minutes later they pulled into the drive way. Beth was there to meet them. “I’m so sorry we didn’t ring you, did you get what you were looking for?” asked Beth as she spotted the twinkle in Leland’s eyes. “Yeah we did,” said Leland thinking about the ring in his pocket. He nodded as Beth squealed in delight. “Let me see,” said Beth getting excited. They all knew that Tru deserved some happiness. Leland laughed and produced the ring from his pocket. It was simple but pretty. It was one diamond on a plain gold band. “Do you think she’ll like it?” asked Leland as he placed it back into his pocket. “She’ll love it,” said Beth and Daune-Lee together. Together they headed into the house before Tru came looking for them. “Hey baby girl,” said Leland as Tru pounced on him and kissed him deeply. “Hey little sis you glad to be home?” asked Daune-Lee laughing as Tru pounced on him for a hug. “You bet was going mad,” said Tru as they sat down. “Penny for them?” Tru asked Leland after a few moments for he had been deep in thought. He was thinking about how he was going to ask her to marry him and he need Lyssa. “About how good it is to have you home. Be right back,” said Leland kissing her before getting up to look for Lyssa. He found her out the back with his dad, Bonnie and Garry. “Lyssa can I have a word?” asked Leland as he ushered her through the kitchen into her bedroom.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:28:13 GMT -5
“What’s up?” asked Lyssa as she sat on her bed. “Well you know what I’m planning I just don’t know where and when to do it,” said Leland as he sat down on the floor. Lyssa thought for a minute and then her eyes lit up. “I have the perfect idea, you first met when she had just moved here and she was looking for a job, well some night why not fill the office with her favourite flowers (which are roses) and candles and do it that way,” said Lyssa sounding pleased with the idea. Leland thought about it then nodded he liked it. “Thanks baby Lyssa,” he said as he hugged her. They returned to the living room as Tru flopped down onto the sofa. “You ok?” asked Lyssa she knew Tru would get tired easily.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:37:16 GMT -5
“I’m fine was chasing Garry round the garden,” replied Tru out of breath. “You’re only out of hospital, you shouldn’t be doing things like that,” said Leland trying not to sound stern. “He wanted me to play with him and I couldn’t say no, he looks exactly like you when you want something,” said Tru referring to what they got up to in the bedroom as Lyssa laughed and Leland’s face went bright red. He was planning on showing Tru how happy he was to have her home later that night and had been caught out. He muttered something then walked into the kitchen. “Aww we embarrassed him,” said Tru as she got up and followed him into the kitchen. As she reached him she threw her arms round him and kissed the back of his neck. Before he could respond she took off running towards the pool to where Dog was standing. As she reached him she started to feel light headed and dizzy. “S***,” she cursed as she lay down before she fell. She was using what little energy she had to quickly and she hated it. She needed to get away from everyone for a while. Just to be by herself to heal. “Are you ok baby girl?” asked Dog as he came running over to her. “I’m fine brah,” said Tru as she got up slowly and smiled. Dog smiled at her and went back to watching the kids, he knew she didn’t like people fussing round her.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:39:24 GMT -5
He also knew she needed a holiday so he was thinking of sending her and Leland to Spain for 4 weeks. His heart went out to her as she looked longingly at the pool. By the time he had the holiday booked she would be able to swim. “Leland,” he bellowed suddenly causing Tru to jump. He shot her a look to say sorry as Leland came running out of the house thinking something had happened to Tru. He stopped beside her and gave her a long tender kiss before following his dad down the garden. “What’s up dad?” asked Leland when they reached the dog run. “I’ve been thinking that after what you and Tru have been through you could use a holiday, so I’m sending you to Spain for a month,” said Dog as Leland’s eyes lit up. “That would be great, give Tru a chance to heal,” said Leland smiling. “I’ll book it for two weeks from now,” said Dog as Leland hugged him. They joined the rest of the family in the living room. “Are you staying for dinner?” asked Beth as she got up to start cooking. “Dinner is on me,” said Tru as she pulled out a take away menu and her purse. They took their time deciding and then Tru rang the order through. They enjoyed their dinner and then Dog excused himself to go and book the tickets for Spain.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:42:21 GMT -5
“Tru…Leland, can you come here,” called Dog after about half an hour. They looked at each other and headed to the study. “I have something for you,” said Dog as they sat down. “What’s that?” asked Tru looking confused. “These,” said Dog as he handed her the tickets smiling. She looked at the tickets and then at Dog. “Are you sure?” she asked smiling as he nodded. She squealed with delight and pounced on Dog for a hug as Leland laughed. When she looked at the tickets she realised they were for a month. “Can you spare Leland for this long?” she asked as she double checked the dates. It was two weeks until they went. “Yeah we’ll do fine without him for a while,” said Dog as he kissed her cheek. Together they headed into the living room. “Someone looks happy,” said Beth smiling. Dog had told her what was happening before he booked the tickets. “We’re going to Spain for a month,” said Tru happily as she noticed Lyssa pull Leland into the kitchen. “I’m shattered is it ok if I stay here?” asked Tru as she yawned. “No problem sista,” said Beth hugging her. Tru headed to bed as Lyssa and Leland stood in the kitchen discussing things.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:46:49 GMT -5
“Are you going to wait till you get to Spain?” asked Lyssa as she pulled him into the kitchen. “No I’m going to ask her next week in the office,” said Leland still wanting to use Lyssa’s plan. “I’ll help I’ll organise the flowers,” said Lyssa smiling, she was happy that her brother was happy. “Thanks baby Lyssa,” said Leland giving her a hug. They headed back into the living room smiling. “Where’s Tru?” asked Leland when they joined the rest of the family for he noticed she wasn’t there. “She was shattered so she went to bed,” said Beth not taking her eyes off the TV. “I think I’ll head to bed myself,” said Leland as he headed towards the bedrooms. “Leland Chapman get your a*s back here, there’s something you have to show us,” called Beth as Leland reached the bedroom door. He turned and sighed into himself as he made his way into the living room again. “What have I to show you?” asked Leland playing innocent as he reappeared. “You know what we mean,” said Daune-Lee laughing. “Oh you mean this?” asked Leland grinning as he pulled the ring out of his pocket and passed it round. “She’ll love it,” said Lyssa when she saw it. “Thanks baby Lyssa,” said Leland as he put the ring back into his pocket and headed to the bedroom he shared with Tru.
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Post by dagger on Mar 31, 2007 20:48:22 GMT -5
“Hey baby girl it’s just me,” whispered Leland as he crawled into bed beside her. She turned around and cuddled into him as she kissed his chest. “You not sleeping baby girl?” he asked as he kissed the top of her head. “I was till about half an hour ago, I just woke up and couldn’t get back to sleep,” said Tru trying to hide her tears. “Is everything ok?” he asked as he raised her eyes to meet his. He could tell she’d been crying. “It was all happening again,” said Tru as she buried her head in his chest. “It’s ok baby girl, I’m here, he’s locked away he can’t hurt you now,” said Leland as he wrapped his arms around her and kissed the top of her head. He decided he was going to ask her as soon as Lyssa had the flowers organised. They fell asleep in each others arms and didn’t wake until Lyssa came in with two cups of coffee and Tru’s pain killers.
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Post by dagger on Apr 1, 2007 8:17:15 GMT -5
"Morning you two, you're both needed today," Said Lyssa. Tru had been assigned to paper work so she wouldn't get bored in the house. "We're up," came the replies as they stretched and sat up. "See you when you're ready," said Lyssa as she backed out of the room. She was well aware of what her brother wore to bed and she wasn't prepared to see him in his birthday suit. Leland jumped up and got the coffee and pain killers before jumping back into bed. "Ah cold feet," cried Tru as he tucked his feet under her legs. Leland laughed as he handed her a coffee and set the pain killers to the side when she said no to them. They enjoyed their coffee in peace before getting up to get showered and dressed. "We're off," called Leland to Lyssa and Justin who were minding the kids that day. They jumped into the car and headed to the office. As they reached the office Leland's cell phone started ringing, so he stayed outside and Tru headed in. "Morning sista, how you feeling?" asked Beth as Tru sat down on one of the soft seats beside Youngblood. "Not to bad, I get my stitches out next week so I'm happy," said Tru smiling as Leland walked in. It had been Lyssa on the phone wanting to know how soon he wanted the flowers and candles organised. He wanted them for as soon as possible. Lyssa said she could have them ready for that night. "Hey brah howz it?" said Daune-Lee as he playfully shoved his brother about. "I'm good brah, we're going on a hunt and I've got my girl sitting here safe and sound," said Leland as he gave Tru a tender kiss. As Dog, Beth, Daune-Lee, Youngblood and Leland sat down to discuss a bust Tru pulled out a lot of paper work.
An hour later the crew suited up. "We'll see you later," said Dog as he, Beth and Youngblood walked out of the office. "Have a safe bust," called back Tru as Leland appeared in front of her. "If you need anything just ring," said Leland kissing her before walking out the door after Daune-Lee. Tru made herself a coffee and pulled out her cigarettes as she settled down at Dog's desk with a stack of files. She had just opened the first file when the phone rang. "Morning Bail Bonds," said Tru as she picked up the phone. "Howz it, is that my favourite bondswomen back in the office?" asked a friendly voice that caused her to giggle. It was Thomas Fortune, he was on bail for car theft. She had written the bond a week before she had been stabbed and all her bonds had been told when they ran to check in. "Howz it Thomas, it sure is, did you miss me?" asked Tru as she continued to giggle. "You bet I did, I have a problem I was hoping you could fix," said Thomas. "What's up brah? I'll see what I can do," said Tru as she pulled out his file. "I didn't realise I was due in court yesterday I thought it was next week so I missed it," said Thomas as Tru checked his file. She saw that he had never missed court so this could easily be fixed. "I can help though you're going to have to come into the office to fill in some paper work," said Tru as she checked the board to make sure the crew wasn't after him. She breathed a sigh of relief when she found they weren't. "Sure thing sista, when?" asked Thomas who wanted things sorted as soon as possible. "It would need to be today, before I get told to put you back in jail, you could come in now," said Tru as she knew he was nervous of Leland. "Is that k with you? Is Leland there?" he asked nervously. "Yeah brah it's fine, no he's not it's just me and T here," said Tru truthfully as she found the paper work she would need. "I'll see you in a bit sista," said Thomas before hanging up the phone.
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Post by dagger on Apr 1, 2007 8:19:33 GMT -5
"Who was that?" asked T as she lit a cigarette and offered Tru one. "It was Thomas Fortune, he missed court yesterday so he's coming in to fill in some paper work," said Tru as she took a cigarette and lit it. "I was wondering why you had said it was just me and you here now I know," said T laughing. She also knew that Thomas was nervous around Leland and she knew why, but she wasn't going to tell anyone. Together they sorted through the files that needed sorting and danced to the radio until they heard the door swing open and Thomas walked in. "Howz it Thomas," said Tru as she happily continued to dance and laugh until the song was over. "Good thanks," said Thomas as he took a seat at her desk and waited for her. When the song was over she pulled the paper work off Dog's desk and walked over to her's. "You just need to fill these in, then I can take a copy to the court house and you're all sorted," said Tru as she sat down, handed the forms over, then found him a pen. "That's us," said Tru when Thomas handed over the filled in paper work. "I'll ring tomorrow to check in," said Thomas as he headed out the door. "K, bye," said Tru as the door swung shut. She collected her paper work and she placed it into her bag. "Right, I'm going to run to the court house then I'm heading home for a bit as I've done all I can without actually going on a bust. Will you be ok here T?" asked Tru as she grabbed her cigarettes and lighter. "I'll be fine," said T as she waved as Tru walked out the door.
The rest of the crew returned an hour later. "Where's Tru?" asked Leland when he walked into the office. "She left some paper work at the court then she went home as she was tired," said T as the rest of the crew appeared. Leland's eyes lit up as he bolted out the back door. "Howz it Lyssa," said Leland when she answered her cell. "What's up?" she asked as she entered the flower shop. "Have you the flowers organised?" he asked as he lit a cigarette and sat on the wall, he was trying to come up with a plan. "I'm getting them organised now, when do you want them?" asked Lyssa as she walked up to the counter. "Get them dropped off to the office today," said Leland figuring he could get Tru back to the office one way or another. "No problem brah," said Lyssa before hanging up. She organised it so that the flowers arrived at the office at 4pm that gave her two and a half hours to get the candles sorted and plan where she was going to put 6 dozen white roses round the office. Leland was making sure the rest of the family were out of the office by 3.30pm. Next Lyssa headed to the candle shop to buy 4 sets of 10 small candles. She arrived at the office at 3pm and the family were still there so Lyssa left the stuff in the car and headed into the office. "Hey guys howz it going?" asked Lyssa as she walked in. "What are you doing here baby Lyssa?" asked Dog as she walked in. "Fancied a visit," said Lyssa as she sat down beside Youngblood. Leland smiled knowing the real reason she was there. Half an hour later Dog, Daune-Lee, Beth and Youngblood packed up their stuff and headed home. The flowers arrived half an hour later. Together they spread them round the office and lit the candles. As Lyssa left she slid a single white rose in the door handle. Leland looked round the room to make sure everything was perfect before he pulled out his cell phone and called Tru. "Hey baby girl it's just me, I hate to pull you back to the office but I have a few things I need you to sign," said Leland crossing his fingers when Tru answered the phone. "I'll be down as soon as I can," said Tru sighing as she got off the sofa. She had been relaxing watching a dvd and hadn't expected to be called back into the office. "Thanks baby girl, see you soon, I love you," said Leland smiling, it had worked. "Love you too," said Tru before hanging up the phone. "Be back soon," said Tru as she grabbed her keys and jumped into the car and headed to the office. She arrived at the office twenty minutes later.
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Post by dagger on Apr 1, 2007 8:20:01 GMT -5
As she got out of the car and headed to the back door she noticed the white rose in the door handle. ‘What’s he planned?’ Tru asked herself as she took the rose from the door and smelt it. She smiled to herself wondering how he knew they were her favourite flowers. It was then she realised Lyssa was involved. “Leland are you in here?” called Tru as she walked through the back, through the kitchen. When she came to the main office she came to a stand still. As she looked round the room she took in the sight of dozens of white roses and candles flickering everywhere. “Wow, Leland this is magical,” said Tru from where she stood. Leland smiled as he walked over to her and guided her into the room. “You don’t have anything for me to sign?” asked Tru as she slowly caught on to what was happening. He laughed and shook his head as she sat on a desk. “I do have something to ask you though,” said Leland shyly as he stuck his hands in his pockets to make sure the ring was there. “Go ahead,” said Tru coaxing him to continue. “Ever since I first met you I fell in love with you so Tru Pullman, will you marry me?” asked Leland as he produced the ring and dropped to one knee. Tru’s eyes went wide as she took in what had happened. “Yes…yes Leland I will marry you,” said Tru her eyes shinning with happy tears. Leland slid the ring onto her finger and pulled her to the floor beside him and kissed her tenderly. ‘Finally a new life,’ thought Tru happily knowing she was finally safe from Ben.
The End
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