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Post by minnie_emily on Feb 10, 2013 13:27:37 GMT -5
i agree!! i think kelly needs to be knocked down a couple hundred pegs!!
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Post by celticsweetheart on Feb 12, 2013 0:26:59 GMT -5
My soon to be Ex never hit me but emotional abuse is just as bad as physical and the scars go a lot deeper than anyone can imagine. I just wonder if Kelly has friends in the police force because things could get very ugly, my EX's family is good friend's with the sheriff where they live. He used his connections with the sheriff to scare me but that was just all talk. Fall this story is like reading a self-help book about getting rid of bad men in our lives.
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Feb 12, 2013 0:39:43 GMT -5
Oh boy. This is getting intense. Kelly... is going to have a throw down. Update!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Feb 14, 2013 13:58:18 GMT -5
Colm watched Meredith the following morning as she prepared for work. She was cold and mechanical in all she was doing. Even his attempt to greet her with a kiss had been shrugged off. She poured a cup of coffee and cursed as it over flowed.
"It's okay", he said softly.
"It's not okay!", she replied curtly as she wiped the counter.
"Mer, come on", he placed his hand over hers,"You can stop for just a second."
"And what happens when I stop? Another rock through the window? Another fire? What else is going to happen?"
He pulled her into his arms, stroking her hair as she began to cry,"It's going to be okay, the cops know everything, the unmarked car is patrolling every so often. I won't let him hurt you."
"How can you be so calm?"
"Because you're upset enough for the both of us. Plus my concentration is on keeping you safe."
"You can't be every where all the time", she said with a sniff as he released her.
"I'll take you to work, pick you up. You can have lunch at your desk or with friends. I'm not leaving you alone."
"You have to leave in March for promotionals, I may as well get used to it."
"We'll talk about that in a few weeks okay? For right now, everything is okay. They may not have been able to prove that Kelly did it, but the fact that he threatened me and more or less you as well, they will keep an eye on him."
She agreed reluctantly as they went out to the garage. The life that she thought she had left behind nearly 8 months ago had suddenly started to rear its ugly head again. The emotional torment and psychological games were something that Kelly Severide knew how to do all too well. She hadn't realized the control she had given him until the night she told him to leave. The night that she had finally worked up the courage and reached the end of her rope. The night he had told her he cheated. She had seen the light at the end of the tunnel and she knew she could escape. The next thought nearly took her breath away. He had known she was moving, his lawyer knew where she lived because of their entertwined financials. Kelly would have gotten her information from his lawyer and that was how he had found her,"He's stalking me", she said quietly.
"What?", Colm said as they came to a stop light.
"That is the only way he would know anything, he's stalking me."
"What all would he know?", he said as the traffic began moving again.
"Think about it", she began,"He just so happens to transfer to D.C, where I moved to, he happens to be at the bar that the people from my office freqeuent, he shows up at the pub where you and Ryan are playing. Then after he sees us together all of this started to happen."
"Is there anything we can do? I mean besides everything we already gave to the police."
"I doubt it", she sighed,"They won't do anything until someone gets hurt. Not to mention those guys all look out for each other", she squeezed her eyes tightly closed,"I don't know what to do."
He pulled the car to a stop in front of her work and looked at her,"I won't let him hurt you, I promise you that. I'm going to make some calls today and fill you in tonight, okay?"
"Calls about what?"
"I'll tell you later", he said with a smile,"Try to have a good day okay?"
"I will", she accepted his kiss before climbing out. The building she had come to enjoy suddenly loomed dangerously before her as she shivered even in the heavy jacket she wore. She noticed the dark corners and the people who milled about, wondering if Kelly was watching her. She hurried into the warmth and security of the building and heaved a sigh of relief when she sat at her desk.
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Feb 14, 2013 16:43:37 GMT -5
I hope the Colm calls in some favors and can keep her safe!
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Post by celticbear on Feb 14, 2013 19:21:42 GMT -5
Watch out Kelly! Because you are about to get a Taste Of Justice, CT Style! NEVER THREATEN A CT GIRLFRIEND! BECAUSE IN THE END, YOU ARE GOING TO GET BURNED!
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Post by celticsweetheart on Feb 15, 2013 0:36:26 GMT -5
I have no doubt he's stalking her, creeps are very good at stalking, that is why I wanna make sure I am divorced before I move, I don't want my ex to know where i am living. He tried killing himself twice over me and I was stupid because I didn't want his death on my conscience but I don't wanna die at the hands of an idiot.
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Post by fallingn2ct on Feb 19, 2013 9:01:46 GMT -5
"Meredith, can you come to my office?", Richard said with a stack of papers in his hand.
"Sure", she stood, smoothing her nervous fingers over her suit pants,"What's up?", she closed the door.
"Have a seat", he gestured to the chair as he sat on the edge of his desk,"I just received a phone call asking about you for a special assignment."
"Really?", she asked crossing her legs,"What type of assignment?"
"Apparently, the Irish group that I had you cover when you first started is interested in having you travel around with a few of its members for their new promotional tour."
"That would take me away from everything that I'm working on though. What about those stories?"
"I can have those covered by an intern, I think this would be something new for our paper to do. You can set up a blog and do daily entries about what city you're in, what the guys are like. What they do on a daily basis, could be a way for you to get ahead as well."
"Who called, if I can ask that?"
"A woman, he picked up a legal pad, Sharon Browne. She's the creator and producer of the group. Said she had read your articles and seen some previous work, she requested you specifically."
"Oh.......", she nodded,"I......I... don't know, I mean I am flattered that she requested me. It's just sudden, that's all."
"I understand," he smiled,"Why don't you take tonight to think on it? It's a fantastic opportunity, and I'm willing to let you get out there and do what you love to do. It's about time for you to head out for the day anyway, so again, take tonight and then let me know."
"Thanks, Richard", she stood and shook his hand. Her head swam as she walked back to her desk. Going out on the road for a few weeks, different cities, it could be just what she needed to get away from the chaos she had been dealing with. It had to have been Colm who spoke with Sharon, she was his boss after all. Had that been one of the calls he had made? He had said he would keep her safe and this would definitely be a way of doing that, she would be with him and whomever he had to promote with. She wouldn't be alone and Kelly would have a hard time trying to find out exactly where they were every day. She text Colm that she was ready to go and began packing up her work for the day.
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Feb 19, 2013 11:39:15 GMT -5
Looks like Colm's favors are working! I hope Meredith agrees to go along!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Feb 19, 2013 12:55:44 GMT -5
Sun streamed through the cloudless powder blue sky, glancing off the windows of the office buildings. A breeze whipped about tossing womens hair and stray pieces of paper. Meredith pulled her bag onto her shoulder as she waited for Colm to pull up. She cringed as she saw the rescue squad truck slowing to a stop at the corner of the building.
"Hey, Mer", Kelly leaned out the window.
She refused to acknowledge his presence as she turned the opposite way. The door to the building was relatively close, she could sprint to it.
"Come on, I know you see me", he climbed out with grin.
She started for the door, but his height and long legs gave him the advantage,"Leave me alone", she said as he blocked the door.
"Or what, you'll put more patrols around the house? Get a watch dog? Well, your new boyfriend is pretty good for that."
"Please", she felt her body start to tremble with fear at his proximity to her,"Just leave me alone."
"I just want you to know something", he took her arm, turning her to face him,"I know where you live, where you work, who you hang out with. Don't think you can hide from me, Meredith, because you can't. And if you don't want that boyfriend of yours to get hurt, tell him to backoff."
"You should back off", came Colm's voice as his fist connected with Kelly's jaw.
"Colm!", Meredith shouted as the two men landed on the ground. All she could see was a tangle of limbs as the men from the rescue squad truck ran to break the two apart.
"If you come near her again!", Colm struggled against the two men holding him.
"This is far from over!", Kelly growled as blood dripped from his lip.
"We're fine here", Meredith said to the two strangers who held Colm at bay,"I'll take care of him." she thanked them as they left and looked at the man in front of her with a quickly swelling eye and bloodied knuckles,"Let's get you to a doctor."
"I'm fine", he swiped at his cheek.
"No, you're not", she fought the urge to burst into tears,"I'll drive."
"I'm sorry", he said as they drove in silence,"I know I just made things worse."
She shook her head and concentrated on the road ahead,"You were defending me and if it wasn't for me, none of this would have happened. You wouldn't be sitting here black eyed and bruised, so I'm the one who's sorry."
"Mer," he said softly,"He has to be stopped, he can't get away with doing this to you. This is just one more report to file."
"One that I don't want to file, I am tired of reports and patrols and of watching our backs. We have barely had any peaceful time together and I just want to have that with you. Just a moment for us to be happy and not worry about............. about my...... psyho ex!"
Colm's heart broke for the woman in the driver's seat as he watched the tears stream down her face. Her shoulders slumping in defeat as she pulled into the doctor's office. As she turned off the engine, he quickly turned and gathered her in his arms,"As long as I know you are safe and that I haven't lost, the rest will come in time. I will suffer black eyes, bruises, broken bones, and whatever else I have too. I'm going to take care of you, Meredith, everything will be okay in the end."
"Everything is such a mess", she sobbed against his shoulder. And it was, her life over the last month had been chaotic. And yet he was consoling her, which made her cry even harder. He hadn't asked for any of this, hadn't known what he was getting into and yet he was willing to stick it out and fight with her. She cried until all that was left were ragged gasps for breath. Her eyes were angry and sore as Colm pulled back and swiped her cheeks with his thumbs.
"Even with all this", he kissed her,"I love you."
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Feb 19, 2013 13:37:47 GMT -5
I hope that Colm knocked out a couple of that creep's teeth! This has to stop before something more than a black eye and some bloody knuckles happens!
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Post by celticbear on Feb 19, 2013 18:42:24 GMT -5
About time Colm punched that creep! Glad Mer will be traveling with Colm for the promos! Kelly better watch out,because now he has to deal with the rest of the Lads and one Very Protective Mama Bear Named Sharon Browne!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Feb 21, 2013 12:41:56 GMT -5
Meredith pulled the throw from the back of the couch and spread it over Colm. His bloody knuckles had turned out to be a broken finger and two other fractures. She gently placed a kiss against his cheek before taking dishes into the kitchen, she sighed as she looked at the boards that covered the shattered windows. The fire, the tires, the windows, and now Colm's hand. Kelly's mark was reappearing on her life and she was scared. Now more than ever as another person was involved, someone she had grown to love over the time of text messaging and their short amount of time together. Everything with him was different, he was nurturing and caring, not the demeaning, narcissist she had known Kelly to be. She had actually felt happy for a brief moment, there had been a few months of reprieve from it all. Now it was all coming back and with a vengeance. She would take the offer to tour with Colm and whoever else would be with him. It would be a way for her to leave her life behind for a while. And she knew for her own sanity and safety that she had no choice but to go.
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"What happened to you, mate?", Ryan looked at his traveling companion as he picked his bag up from the luggage carousel.
"Long story," he said pulling his sleeve over the cast he still wore.
"Nice shiner, you got there too", he followed him outside to where their ride waited.
"Just leave it", he warned quietly as Meredith climbed out to greet Ryan.
"How was the flight?", she asked brightly as she hugged Ryan.
"Not too bad", he smiled,"How has this bloke been treating you?"
"Just fine", she laughed noticing that Colm had become quiet,"Are you okay?", she mouthed as Ryan placed his luggage in the trunk. He gave her a nod with a half smile. The trio climbed into the car and began the drive back to Meredith's.
"I've just been staying with Mer, we thought you could stay there too in the spare bedroom until Jean gets here in the next few days," Colm said.
"Sounds better than a hotel", he agreed as they fell into silence. He was relieved when they pulled into the garage of her home,"Nice place", he said following Meredith to the spare room.
"Thanks", she said turning on the light,"It's sort of small, but perfect at the same time."
"I didn't want to ask in the car, but is everything okay? I noticed boy 'o there has a cast and a black eye."
She stiffened and became nervous,"I'm sure he'll tell you, but he got into a fight with my ex."
"What? How did that happen?"
She shook her head,"It's been a hard few weeks and I already feel guilty enough."
"Meredith, either you can tell me or I'll drag it out of him."
She sighed,"I'll be right back", she went quickly to check on Colm and told him that she was getting Ryan some things for the room. She returned and closed the door behind her,"My ex, Kelly, has been causing a lot of trouble. My house was set on fire, tires slashed, my windows here shattered, and then he and Colm got into the fight. Kelly has pretty much been stalking me and we are doing everything we can, but I feel like this whole thing, me especially is not what Colm signed up for. Now I am going out on the road with you all and praying that my ex doesn't find out where we are or what I'm doing. It's a lot to take in."
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Feb 21, 2013 12:48:02 GMT -5
Colm Keegan and Ryan Kelly, I can't think of two better bodyguards!
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Feb 21, 2013 16:55:57 GMT -5
I cant wait for Ryan's response. Hopefully she will get some rest on this tour, and even while Ryan and Colm are both in her house. Update soon, please
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