Back at the Hangout.
"Hey Mason...we need to talk about this favour you owe me." "What about it? I said I'd help you." "That's just it...I don't think I need your help now. so we need to figure out another way for you to repay me." "You're kiddin right? Come on...don't tell me you trust these newbies. We've been friends for years, and you're just going to turn your back on me."
"I'm not turning anything on you. But you need to know that if for any reason I get caught, you'll be going down with me." "Screw you man. You wouldn't dare." "Oh yes I would. You pushed your sister in front of that car. If not for me, you'd be in jail by now. I saved your ass that day. I was the one who told the Officer that she tripped on the sidewalk."
"Damn it David...I had no choice, and you know it." "Sure you did, but you being the greedy person you are, needed your sister out of the way. Let's see what was it for again? Oh yes...because you were in love with your step mother, and your sister was taking up all her attention, leaving you no time with her at all."
Mason was getting angry, for David swore he would never mention it, ever. "Don't give me that look Mason...you are as evil as I am. Just tell me one thing? Was it worth it, is she great in bed. Does she get turned on by you touching, kissing, and stroking her?
Like it or not, you're a murderer, and us murderers have to stick together.
So...if I go down, you go down with me. Oh...and don't be late for the slicing of Sharon Delko. It's going to be great." Turning to walk away Mason attacked David. Fighting and rolling across the sand, David pulled out his knife and sliced Mason's neck clear across.
As the blood began to pour David knew he was dead. Looking around he seen the hangout was empty. Dragging Mason's body inside, he buried him best he could. "Damn it...now I have to change my plans. I need to get Sharon tonight." Running up the beach he headed to the Delko's to hang around outside till Sharon showed her face.
Back at the Delko house the girls were getting restless. "Come on mom, how much longer?" "Not long Shannon, your dad was just getting Eric down for his nap." Looking up Mack seen Eric enter the room. "Where's our three youngest Mackenzie?" "They're at the Fredrick's sleepover."
"Okay...that's good." "Daddy...what's going on?" "I need you three to listen to me very carefully. David has planned revenge on you Sharon. It's to happen tomorrow night." "What kind of revenge dad? What is he planning to do too me?" Eric sighed...umm..." "Please daddy...tell me."
"He plans on slicing your face. he wants to make sure no other guy ever looks at you again." Sara went white as a sheet, while Shannon gripped her sisters hand. "God Sharon...Sara was right. What are we going to do daddy? And how did you find out?"
"I found out from Tristan Rodgers. He's now under protective custody." "Tristan...Tristan told you daddy? How'd he know...and why would he tell?" she whispered. "He told because he is very fond of you Sharon...he has been for a long time. But everytime he tried to get near you, David wouldn't let him."
"Wow...Tristan, Sharon...he's hot. Damn you're lucky. No wonder he never gave any girl the time of day at school. It was only you he wanted to date. I know we shouldn't be happy at a time like this, but I can't help it. He's so sexy." Sara giggled...he is cute, and very dreamy.
"I really don't think this is the right time to be discussing boys. This is very serious. Your sisters life is in danger." "I know mom, I'm sorry. Please continue daddy. How can we protect Sharon?" "Very carefully. I have two undercover Rookies working on the case. One of them will be David's date tomorrow night, this is her picture Sharon."
Looking at the picture Sharon wasn't sure what to say. She was still in shock from finding out she was going to be assaulted. Eric knew she wasn't zoning in, he could see the tears forming on her beautiful brown eyes. Getting up he walked over and pulled her into his arms.
"I'm scared daddy...what if something goes wrong? I don't know if I can do this." "Look at me baby." Looking up at her daddy, he kissed her tears. "You can do this Sharon. I know you can, you are strong and I promise nothing is going to happen to you." Mackenzie looked at Eric...she didn't like him making promises like that. For if something did go wrong, Sharon would never forgive him.
"I know this is alot to take in. But like I said, you are very well protected. Everything is in place, please don't worry sweetheart. The officer that will lure you to David is Betty. That's why I need you to study her picture. She is the only one you are to go with. Once she has brought you to David, we will all be there to arrest him."
Sharon still wasn't sure...either was Mackenzie for that matter. "The most important thing Sharon...you can't act nervous. You have to remain as normal as possible, understand?" "I think I need a break daddy. I'm going to go out for a walk on the beach." "Umm...Sharon...please stay in honey." "I'm sorry mom, I need some air, this is all to much for me to handle."
"Let her go Mackenzie...she'll be fine. I have two undercovers on her." "I don't care what you have on her Eric...she's not going out." Running from the house, Sara and Shannon followed their sister. "Sharon...slow down, wait for us. Please Sharon." As she continued to run, she ran right into David.
"Sharon...hi babe. I was just coming to see you. I want to apologize for the way I acted. I'm really sorry." Looking behind her, she seen her sisters were to far behind to help her. Backing up, she banged into a lifeguard house.
"What's the matter Sharon? You look scared to death. Don't you love me anymore?" "You're covered in blood. What did you do David?" "Hmm...I kinda had to kill Mason, he got in my way, so I buried him in the hangout. Shh...it's okay Sharon, don't worry about it. Now come here and let me hold you." Staring over David's shoulder, she seen Adam, doing his daily run, as he was sneaking up on David from behind.
Pulling out his knife, David aimed it at Sharon, as he continued to move in for the kill. And as he reached for her shirt, he brought up the knife, as Adam knocked it out of his hand. Tackling David to the ground, they began rolling with their fists punching each other, then David stopped moving.
Looking up at him, Adam seen his eyes slowly close, as he took his last breath. Getting up he seen the blood fill the sand. Then he seen the tip of the knife sticking out of his chest. Flipping up his phone, he called Eric.
"Sharon...come here sweetie...are you okay?" Gripping Adam's shirt she cried as he wrapped her tightly in his arms. "Shh...it's okay Sharon...you're safe now. Shh..."
"Adam...is my sister okay...oh God...look at David. You're bleeding Adam." "No Sara, it's not my blood. It's David's." "Whoa...holy cow Adam...you're a hero. Wait till Aunt Maddy finds out." While Shannon and Sara held hands, they watched Adam continue to comfort Sharon.
Pulling up with Don and Danny, Eric ran to his daughters side.
"Sharon...come here sweetheart." As Adam helped her into her dads arms, he explained to Don what had went down. Taking notes, Don headed back to the office to write the report. "Sheldon...get the body out of here please." "Sure Eric..." "Daddy...there's another body up the beach at the hangout. David told me he killed Mason."
"Danny...take Adam and go check it out please." "Okay...let's go Adam. Are you sure you don't want to change careers?" Laughing nervously he said..."Umm...errr...no thanks. I like my lab work." Slapping his back Danny said..."Like it or not Adam...you're a hero. Good job man, good job."
New Years Eve Day.
With the events of yesterday behind them, the girls got ready for New Years Eve. As they dressed, they laughed, giggled and talked about meeting boys.
"So...what are you going to do Sharon? You going to find Tristan and dance with him?" "Hmm...maybe. We'll see. It just depends how many other hot guys are there." Sara snorted..."yeah right sis. You'll be all over him and you know it, he's to dreamy not to." "Hey my girls, are you almost ready?"
"We are mom...wow you look amazing mom. Look at your figure. God I hope I look as good as you when I'm your age." "Uhuh...anyways daddy is waiting, so shake your butts." "We will mom." Once there mom left the girls all hugged each other. "All for one, and one for all." They said in unison.
When they arrived at the beach the girls seen Adam being praised by everyone for his heroic stunt. "Look at Adam blushing Sharon. I've never seen him so red. Maybe you should save him this time, and ask him to dance." Walking up to Adam, she whispered..."Adam...would you like to dance?" "Of course Sharon." Taking her hand he lead her to the dance floor.
"Looks like you lost your man Maddy." Punching her brother in the arm, he owwed. "That will teach you to be quiet bro." "Thanks alot sis, you could have told me Maddy hit like a guy." "Hey bro...you're on your own." "Oww...I love you to Mackenzie." Watching as Adam moved across the floor with Sharon, they seen Tristan walk up.
"Holy crap...who the hell is that? Damn he's hot." Eric gripped his wife closer. "Behave Mack, that's Tristan. "Damn...Sara was right. He looks like he stepped off the cover of GQ." Running over the girls shook their mom. "Do you see him mommy? That's Tristan, isn't he hot?" "Mmmhmm...that he is."
"Alright you...that's enough." Turning his wife towards him, he passionately kissed her, drowning her in his heat, his caresses, his full lips. Releasing her, she fell forward onto his chest. "Don't let me fall Eric." "Never babe...never." Turning her back around they watched as Tristan interrupted Adam and Sharon's dance.
"Excuse me...may I cut in?" "Of course. You take good care of her, she's very special, and sweet." "I know. Thank you. Sharon...may I finish this dance?" "I'd like that Tristan." Wrapping his hands around her waist, Eric and Mackenzie watched as her hands slid up his neck. Then leaning in, Sharon leaned her head on his shoulder.
"Aww...God he's so dreamy. Sharon's so lucky." "She is Sara...but look...there's Nick and Aaron, let's go ask them to dance." Taking off, they left their mom and dad behind. "Well babe, shall we?" "We shall." Walking up to the dance floor, they squeezed in with all the other family members and guests.
With it nearing the midnight hour, all the Taylor's/Delko's, their family, and friends all gathered together to count down the last ten seconds. "Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one...Happy New Year." Hearing the song play, Tristan turned and faced Sharon.
"Happy New Year Sharon...can I kiss you?" "I'd like that." Leaning in Tristan softly, tenderly touched Sharon's lips as the families watched and silently awwed. With the evening at it's end, everyone headed home to start the new year. A year that would be full of family, fun, angst, happiness, and love.
So ends another chapter in the lives of the Taylor's/Delko's/Flack's/Messers/and soon to be Ross's.
Our next story line is going to take us back to Anya/MJ/Michael. Where we will see Michael Sr. finally come to terms with Anya's hurtful words to their son. Something he had kept hidden from everyone, everyone except his son, who knew all along that his dad was secretly hurting.
So let's see what happens, when MJ gives back what he recieved from his father, his love his understanding, but most of all his help to heal their pain once and for all.