Fake Fan Fiction ❯ The Engagement ❯ oops! ( Chapter 12 )

 

 

 

The Engagement 12

 

 

 

I do not own Fake. However, I want to thank Ukelicious for the hard work on helping with this chapter.

 

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Chapter 12

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At the 27th, the guys are looking over a new case the Chief has handed them.

 

“This is tied in with the Goldman case. I see it mentions how Goldman caught it and two others the same way. I hope we don't have to bring Bikky into this one. I want him to live a normal life, not one out of fear.”

 

“I understand Ryo, but if he has some information, we need, we have to ask him about it. I don't want him involved either. Let's go with what we have for now, and follow where the evidence takes us.”

 

“Okay, I guess you're right. Not to change the subject, but I am not looking forward to you seeing your ex tonight. I worry, she is up to something, and there's nothing I can do about it.”

 

Dee smiles over at Ryo. “I can handle her, Ryo. I know how she tries to get me to do what she wants, and I know, now is no different.” He walks over behind his chair. He reaches out and massages his shoulders as Ryo leans his head back and looks up at him.

 

“Do you think you should be doing this in the office? It is kind of intimate, you know.” Dee looks down at him. “Now if I were to kiss you while I'm doing this, then it would be intimate.” He drops his hands and goes back to his seat.

 

“I'm sorry Dee; I don't think we should advertise our relationship in the work place. Besides, we don't know if we even have a relationship, with everything that's going on.” He looks down at the file in front of him. “I have a bad feeling about this. I know you say you can handle it, but you don't know what she will do.”

 

“When I go there tonight, I'll make it clear, I need proof she is expecting. I'm not going to take her word for it. We used protection, and she did say she was on the pill. After all that, how in the hell can she be pregnant?” He gets up and heads for the door. “I'm going to the roof for a cigarette, and I'll be back in a few.”

 

Ryo watches his back and sighs; he knows, Dee is more worried then he's letting on. `I want you so badly Dee, but I know we have to wait on the whims of a jealous woman. I just hope I'm strong enough to let you go when the time comes.'

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Dee looks out over the city as he blows smoke up into the sky. Thinking about Ryo not being a part of his life is something he does not want to contemplate at this time. Ryo is the best thing that has happened to him in a long time, and losing him is not an option.

 

As the wind plays havoc with his hair, Drake comes up to the roof. He lights a cigarette and looks at Dee. “You don't look too happy, dude; is there trouble in paradise already?” He chuckles as he looks at the raven-haired man.

 

“Yeah, something like that. Mona just told me she might be expecting a child, after I broke it off with her, so now I don't know what to do.” He looks down at the people in the street and sighs deeply.

 

Drake looks at him with surprise on his handsome face. “Geez man, what about you and Ryo? Does he know about this?”

 

“Yeah, he knows, he was with me when I found out. She tracked me down at his place and told me over the phone. The thing about it is, she and I always used protection whenever we slept together, so I'm at a loss as to how this came about. I guess nothing is a hundred percent fool-proof.”

 

“Are you taking her word or does she have proof?”

 

“Right now, I'm taking her word. I'm going to see her after work today, so we can talk about what to do, and she should be providing me with the proof. The thing is I don't love her man. I don't think I ever did. Right now, Ryo is the most important person in my life, and I don't want to give him up for her.”

 

“Well, you don't have to marry her, dude. I mean, the both of you can still raise a kid together and not be a couple. People do it all the time now. Hell, even movie stars have children and don't get married. You and Ryo can still be together, and you can help raise the kid with Mona.”

 

“I guess you're right, but somehow I don't think she will go for something like that. Mona is an all or nothing kind of person. She might deny me the kid, just to get back at me for not wanting to be with her.”

 

“You really think she will go that far, just to have you back in her life? She must be a real barracuda. You're lucky to have gotten out when you did.” Drake flips his cigarette over the side of the roof. He turns towards Dee. “Look, I know it's none of my business, but what does Ryo think of all this?”

 

Dee smiles at Drake. “He says he will give me time to settle things with Mona, but not to take too long. I know I haven't been with him long, but I want him so badly, I can taste it. He's everything I've looked for in a mate, and I am not giving him up, if I can help it.”

 

Drake pats him on the back, as he looks at him in sympathy. “If there is anything I can do for you, just let me know.”

 

“Thanks man, but this is my problem, and I'll handle it. I have Ryo on my side, and that's all I need for now. He and I are going to make it, and I don't care what she says, because I don't believe she is having a baby; I think she's trying to get back at me.”

 

“Get back at you? What did you do to her?”

 

“I dumped her for Ryo, and I have a feeling she knows it. Ryo was seeing her sister, and I found that out when we had dinner last Saturday. It was a surprise to see him and her there, waiting on me when I arrived. I should have told him I was engaged to Mona sooner, but I could never find the time. Something always came up whenever we were together. I had planned on breaking up with her when I saw her at dinner anyway, and as it turns out, Ryo told her sister he couldn't see her anymore that same night.

 

“I have a feeling she came up with this after, she found out I was with Ryo all night when he got hurt. I wish there was some way I could prove she is lying about this baby. Right now, my whole life sucks!”

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Ryo arrives home, hangs up his coat, takes off his shoes, and heads for the kitchen. The kettle is still on the stove, so he adds water and turns it on. He looks in his fridge for something to cook for dinner. He sighs as he pulls out some chicken and sets it in the sink, letting water run over it, as he turns back to the stove. He puts his cup down and is about to pour water over the tea bag and changes his mind.

 

He walks over to the cabinet, bends down, and takes out a bottle of wine and a wine glass. He pours his glass almost full and sets it back on the counter. He sips on his wine, as he thinks about Dee being at Mona's place.

 

After having talked to Julie, he is convinced Mona might be lying. She did say Mona would do anything to keep Dee in her life. Julie told him she has pulled all sorts of games on Dee. To her it was funny the way her sister acts when it came to her fiancé. Dee said they used protection, so how did she manage to get pregnant. It all smells like a con game to him.

 

He finishes his wine and pours another glass. He pokes at the chicken in the sink, to see if it has defrosted and goes into the living room. He sits down on the sofa and picks up the remote clicking on the TV. He leans back and sips on his wine, trying to figure out if she could be telling the truth.

 

The phone rings and he gets up to answer it, setting his glass down on the table.

 

“Hello, MacLean residence.”

 

“Hello this is Lutheran hospital and I'm looking for, Ryo MacLean.”

 

“This is Mr. MacLean, speaking. What happened? Is it about Dee Laytner?”

 

“No, sir, we have a Bikky Goldman in emergency, and he said you are his guardian. He was in an accident, and we need you to come down here as soon as you can, sir.”

 

“What happened to him, an accident you say? How is he?”

 

“Well, he was caught in some crossfire and was shot…”

 

Ryo drops the phone, grabs his coat, and heads out the door. He stands at the elevator, pushing the button, and then he turns and heads down the stairs. He runs out the front doors and hails a cab, jumps in and tells him to take him to Lutheran hospital. He is in the back seat, praying that Bikky is going to be fine. `Dee, I need you! Help me, Dee; I need you now!'

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Dee stands outside Mona's apartment and takes a deep breath. He raises his hand to knock and gets a sharp pain in his chest. He puts his hand up, stroking it. He closes his eyes and starts to take shallow breaths. He looks around and his vision blurs. He leans against the wall, tilting his head back. He could have sworn he heard Ryo's voice just now. He shakes his head and pushes off the wall.

 

He looks around and back at Mona's door. He raises his hand again to knock, and he gets another flash. He backs up, turns, and heads out. As he goes out of the building, he takes his cell out and dials Ryo's number. He gets a busy signal and tries his cell phone.

 

“Dee, oh god, I'm glad you called! It's Bikky; he's been shot!” Ryo is almost in tears as he tries to tell him about his foster son.

 

“Hold on, baby, calm down. Where are you, you sound like you're outside? Where did they take him?”

 

“He's at Lutheran General, and I'm on my way there now. Dee, I'm so scared, what if it's bad. I know I haven't had him long, but I love him, Dee, and I don't know what I'll do if I lose him.” He breaks down and cries over the phone and Dee's heart almost breaks.

 

“I'll meet you there, Ryo, and don't worry, our boy is a fighter. You hear me! I'm on my way. Call me if you need me before, I get there, okay, Angel?”

 

He sniffs in the phone. “Okay, Dee, he's in emergency. I'm here now, and I'll talk to you when you get here.” He hangs up the phone and Dee runs to his car. He has forgotten about Mona, for the time being.

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Ryo goes up to the desk and asks for the doctor in charge of Bikky's case. She tells him to have a seat in the waiting room, and someone will be with him shortly. He looks around at the waiting room and turns back to the woman behind the desk with blazing eyes!

 

“Look, I received a call telling me, my son was shot, I need to know how he is! I am not, sitting in a damn waiting room, so you can forget I'm here! Find the damn doctor and let me know what the hell is going on now! He's just a little boy, for Christ's sake!”

 

The woman behind the desk looks at him in shock. “I'm sorry, sir, but all the doctors are busy, waiting on other patients, and we will get to you as soon as we can.” As she is speaking to him, a security guard walks up, looks at Ryo and then at the woman behind the desk.

 

“Is there a problem, Debbie?” He looks over at Ryo and puts his hand on his nightstick.

 

Ryo glares at him. “Do you think you can solve my problem with that nightstick? Go find me a doctor if you want to help Debbie! She doesn't seem to know how to do her job.” He lets his jacket fly open, showing his gun. The rent-a-cop backs up and looks at him warily. He is about to say something when Dee arrives.

 

He rushes over to Ryo and glares at the guard. “What the hell do you think you're doing?” He puts his hand up at Dee's obvious anger. Dee turns to Ryo, lowering his voice. “Where is Bikky, Ryo? Did you find out anything yet?”

 

He looks at Dee and falls into his arms. “They won't tell me anything, Dee. I don't know what is happening with him. I don't know if he is dead or alive.”

 

Debbie looks at Ryo. “What's your son's name, sir? I'll see if I can find out where he is.” Dee looks up at her, “His name is Bikky Goldman, and he was brought in sometime today, with a gunshot wound. We were told to come down here. He is 12 years old.”

 

He has his arms around Ryo as he talks to the woman behind the desk. He rubs Ryo's back, trying to get him to calm down.

 

The guard stands at the desk, watching them and Dee turns to him. “We're detectives with the 27th precinct, so you can go back to your corner and do what you do best.” He glares at the man, daring him to say something, anything, so he can throw his ass against a wall, handcuff, and arrest him, but he just turns, walks back to stand against the wall and watch the other people in the waiting room.

 

Ryo pulls away from him and holds onto his arms. He looks up in Dee's face. “You think he's going to be alright? Why won't they tell us something at least?”

 

A doctor walks up to the two men and puts his hand out. “I'm sorry about the trouble, Mr. MacLean, if you will follow me.”

 

He shakes the doctor's hand, “It's Det. MacLean, and this is Det. Laytner, doctor.”

 

He smiles. “I'm Doctor Minor, and I'm the one taking care of your son. He is in recovery right now. We removed the bullet from his thigh, and we had to remove a piece of chipped bone also, but he should recover fully with therapy. There are police officers outside his room. I'll take you there now.”

 

They follow him to the back and stop when they see two uniform officers lounging outside his door. Ryo walks past them, and Dee stops to find out what happened.

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He walks in the room and see the machine and tubes hooked up to the boy. He looks so small, compared to everything else in the room. He walks up to the bed and looks down at his foster son. He looks so pale, as Ryo sticks his hand out and brushes the hair off his forehead. He is lying with his head to the side.

 

“The doctor said you will be fine, and I'll make sure you are.” He is stroking his face when Dee walks in. He comes up behind Ryo, slips his arms around his waist, and gives him a tight hug before letting him go.

 

He sighs and looks at Bikky. “He was playing basketball when someone decided to make target practice, out of the kids hanging out. Bikky and two others were hit. One of the boys was killed, Ryo. We got lucky with him, but no one is in custody.”

 

“Right now, all I care about is Bikky.” He looks up at Dee with tears swimming in his eyes. “I don't know what I would do, if I lost him too, Dee.”

 

He wraps his arms around Dee's waist and puts his face in his chest. Dee puts his arms around him and his chin on his head. “He's going to be fine, Ryo; you won't lose him and you won't lose me either.”

 

Dee is watching as Bikky opens his eyes. He looks at Dee, holding on to Ryo as he rubs his back. “Look, Ryo, he's awake.”

 

Ryo turns and leaves Dee, going over to Bikky. He smiles down at the boy. “Hey sport, how do you feel?” He puts his hand out and strokes his face gently.

 

He gives Ryo a lopsided smile. “I hope you're not crying, Ryo. The perv will use any excuse to touch you.” He is speaking in a very low voice, since his throat is dry.

 

“I guess, if you've got jokes, then you must be okay, huh, monkey boy? Don't you know to duck when someone is shooting at you? Didn't I teach you anything?” Dee walks over to the bedside table, picks up his water pitcher and gives it a shake. “I'll be right back; I'm going to get you some water. I know your throat must be dry.”

 

“Thanks, Dee.” He looks at the detective in gratitude and back at Ryo.

 

“I'm fine, Ryo.”

 

“I know, Bikky, but I was so worried about you. How does your leg feel?” He looks at the leg raised above his head with the splints on it. He rubs Bikky's hair and smiles down at him.

 

“The doctor says you will need rehab, and you should make a full recovery. I know that's important to you. Your basketball game should not be affected, after you have healed.” He looks at the door and back at Bikky. “There are some policemen outside that want to talk to you, think you're up to it?”

 

“Can we wait, until Dee gets back, Ryo?” He puts his hand up to his throat. “I'm kind of thirsty right now.”

 

He knows Bikky wants Dee with him when he is questioned, he knew he would protect him and not let the cops get away with anything. He depended on Dee, the same way Ryo did. He has grown to be the rock for both of them, no matter what Bikky says about him.

 

Dee comes back in, waving a plastic cup. “The nurse said you can only have ice chips for now, so be careful with them, okay? No gobbling.” He walks over to Bikky's side, puts his hand behind his head, puts the cup to his lips as Bikky slowly take some of the ice in his mouth, and chews. He pulls the cup down and smiles down at the boy. “How's that; feel better, brat?”

 

One of the officers sticks his head in the door. “Is it okay if we come in, Detectives? We have some questions we need to ask the young man, if it's alright with you.”

 

“Do you feel up to answering some questions, Bikky, because it can wait until tomorrow if you want.”

 

Bikky lies back with his eyes closed, “Could I talk to them tomorrow, Ryo? I'm not feeling too good right now; my leg hurts real bad.” He peeks at Ryo out of one eye.

 

Dee looks at the two officers. “Can it wait until later? He did just have surgery; he's in a lot of pain. If you like, we can take his statement for you and bring it in to the precinct.”

 

“I have to call the desk sergeant and make sure it's okay, but I don't see a problem. Is he going to be okay, Det. MacLean? I have a son myself, so I know how you feel.”

 

Ryo turns and looks at his nametag. “Yes the doctor said he should make a full recovery. You work at the 27th too?”

 

“Yes sir, we do. The shooting happened in our precinct, so we got the call. It was somewhat wild over there but I'm happy your son is going to be okay. We'll just head out then. Good night, young man, you should count yourself lucky, it could have been worse.” The officers nod their heads and Ryo watch as they leave, while Dee stares at Bikky.

 

When the door closes, Dee smirks at Bikky. “Okay monkey, out with it. What really happened out there?”

 

Ryo looks at him in surprise. “What are you accusing him of, Dee?”

 

Dee folds his arms across his chest. “The monkey-brat didn't want to talk to the two officers for other reasons than what I told them, right Bikky? So spill and tells us what's going on.”

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