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Post by onyxfyrefly on Mar 18, 2012 10:38:18 GMT -5
The day after their outing at the beach, Neil signed in at the nurse’s station and was shocked to see a police officer standing outside of Sam’s room. Mercy suddenly appeared behind him and lightly grasped his arm. “Come with me.”
Neil followed her down the hall and into the small courtyard he had visited during his stay. Mercy was pacing back and forth like a caged animal and he finally stepped in front of her to stop her. “What is it? What happened?”
“The police found Sam’s mother last night.”
“That’s a good thing, right?”
Mercy shook her head and wrapped her arms around herself. “They found her body, she was murdered.”
Neil felt like he had been punched in the gut. “Murdered?” he whispered.
“Yeah, and the prime suspect is Sam’s father.” Mercy started to pace again and wrung her hands together as she spoke. “I told you that something bad was going to happen. I can’t let anything happen to Sam. I love that little girl and I’m not going to let anyone hurt her.”
“Calm down,” said Neil while pulling Mercy into his arms. “Everything is going to be fine. The police will find him and Sam will be safe.”
“I hope you’re right,” whispered Mercy while wrapping her arms around his waist.
Neil slowly ran his hands along her back as he attempted to soothe her fears. “I love you, Mercy,” he whispered, not sure if the nurse had even heard his words.
After several minutes of silence the arms around his waist tightened slightly. “I love you too, Neil.”
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2012 11:32:42 GMT -5
awww I hope Mercy is right and Sam stays safe.
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Mar 18, 2012 19:44:00 GMT -5
So sad and so cute... poor Sam, but wow... love <3 haha update!!
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Post by celticbear on Mar 18, 2012 20:54:47 GMT -5
Onyx! Only you could weave Drama and Romance into one short update! AND I THINK MERCY AND NEIL SHOULD GET MARRIED AND ADOPT SAM!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2012 21:09:12 GMT -5
Short update, but MAN. It didn't need to be long!
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Mar 19, 2012 7:27:28 GMT -5
Neil continued to visit Sam during the week but it was obvious that the little girl was scared. She didn’t understand why she couldn’t leave her room and even though the police officer was nice his very presence disturbed the child.
The officer’s presence rattled Mercy too and even though Neil did his best to ease her fears the constant state of worry was getting to her.
Four days before the end of the break Neil managed to catch Mercy while she was at lunch. He watched as the nurse halfheartedly picked at her food and placed a warm hand on her knee. “How are you holding up?”
“I’ve been better,” Mercy replied with a sigh. “But I wouldn’t have been able to make it without you.”
Neil smiled and squeezed her knee. “Why don’t I take you out tonight? Someplace fun so you can take your mind off of everything.”
Mercy shook her head. “I can’t. One of Lacey’s kids is sick so I’m covering part of her shift until her husband gets home. It’ll be late when I get out.”
Neil nodded and tried to hide his disappoinment. “I understand. Now come on and finish your lunch.”
“Yes mother,” said Mercy but for the first time in hours she smiled.
After spending most of the afternoon with Sam, Neil returned to his hotel to see a large package sitting on the coffee table. Opening the box he was surprised to see a guitar case and his heart began to pound.
He carefully unfastened the clasps and let out an audible gasp. Inside was the classic Gibson guitar that he had discovered in the tiny music shop. A note was tucked under the strings and he picked up the paper with trembling hands.
Rock Star,
A beautiful instrument deserves a beautiful musician.
Love, Mercy
Neil felt tears prick his eyes as he lifted the guitar out of the case. He couldn’t believe that Mercy remembered his love for the instrument and was shocked that she’d purchased it for him. Smiling he began to strum the strings, the beginnings of a new song forming behind his eyes.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2012 19:11:10 GMT -5
that was realy good. please update soon
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Post by celticbear on Mar 19, 2012 20:46:48 GMT -5
ONYX! I KNEW MERCY WOULD FIGURE OUT A WAY TO GET THAT CLASSIC GIBSON INTO NEIL'S HANDS! BOY WHEN MY KEITH SEE'S IT,HE'S GOING TO BE GREEN WITH ENVY!
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Mar 19, 2012 22:25:00 GMT -5
Oh wow, so adorable :') Good for Mercy... I hope that they can stay together after the break.
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Mar 20, 2012 6:41:04 GMT -5
The next day Neil went to visit Sam as usual but was a little distracted. He had planned a romantic evening out with Mercy and was going to ask her where they wanted their relationship to go after the tour began.
He was sitting on Sam’s bed with the little girl between his knees as she read him a story. Glancing up he saw Mercy in the doorway and smiled. He patted the bed next to him and Mercy sat down with a sigh. She looked exhausted and he knew she hadn’t been sleeping well.
He wrapped an arm around her waist and she let her head rest on his shoulder as Sam read her book. “Thank you for the guitar,” he whispered while pressing a kiss to the top of her head.
“You’re welcome, rock star,” she whispered back.
Mercy was starting to drift off when the sudden blaring of a siren caused her to sit bolt upright. “Don’t move,” she said to Neil as she took off down the hall.
“What’s happening?” cried Sam.
“I’m not sure,” said Neil while holding her close. “But we have to stay here like Mercy said.”
It seemed like hours before Mercy reappeared and Neil vaguely noted that the police officer that was always outside of the door was gone. Mercy’s face was pale and she quickly shut the door behind her.
“Neil, take Sam and hide.”
“What? Why?”
“He’s here.”
Neil’s eyes widened as the realization hit him. “Stay with us, Mercy. Please don’t leave.”
“I have to go, I have to protect my patients.” Mercy scooped Sam into a hug and wiped away the child’s tears. “You have to be brave, Sam. Go with Neil and stay quiet. Whatever you do don’t make any noise.”
“Don’t go, Mercy,” cried the little girl.
“I have to, now go with Neil.”
Neil stood and pulled Mercy into a fierce hug. “Be careful.” He kissed her quickly before she hurried towards the door. “I love you, Mercy.”
“I love you too, Neil. Take care of Sam. Now go!” Mercy ran out of the room and slammed the door behind her.
Neil picked up the sobbing little girl and ducked into the room’s bathroom. He locked the door behind them and tried to soothe Sam while straining to hear over the blaring alarm.
For a long time he couldn’t hear anything then suddenly there were raised voices outside in the hall. Sam whimpered and Neil hushed her. The voices turned into shouts and Neil closed his eyes when he heard Mercy’s voice raised in anger.
There was a loud thud as something heavy hit the wall outside of the room and Neil tucked Sam’s face into his neck to muffle her cries. His heart was threatening to pound its way out of his chest and he tried to think of anything besides the struggle outside of Sam’s room.
The sudden ‘bang’ of the outside door being kicked in made him jump and he pulled the child tighter.
A heartbeat later a single gun shot echoed through the room.
Sam screamed.
Then there was silence.
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Post by fallingn2ct on Mar 20, 2012 8:49:14 GMT -5
that was so wrong & you know it LOL!! Update!!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2012 12:24:43 GMT -5
First thought: Aww!!! Neil and Mercy are gonna adopt Sam!
Second thought: HOLY CRAP, SHE'S DEAD!!!!! *faints*
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2012 20:09:04 GMT -5
no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no
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Post by CelticPrincess24 on Mar 20, 2012 20:19:12 GMT -5
*has finally caught up with all the updates* Omg! Nooo if she's shot and dead and stuff like that I will not be a happy camper. I'mma cry!
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Post by celticbear on Mar 20, 2012 20:31:14 GMT -5
ONYX! MERCY HAD BETTER BE OK! NEIL AND SAM CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT HER!
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