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Sep-4-2009 12:17

*Prologue*

In the mornings, when no one could see me, I cried until I was gasping for air. The pain of losing my husband, baby, sister, and a friend in less than a year was finally penetrating the hard shell of protection that had enveloped me for so long. But would I let anyone see me that way? No. Never. I was strong.

After I got my breath back, I would carefully dry my eyes, apply makeup, and paste a cheerful grin on my face. I would stop to pet dogs on my way to the office, say hello to people on the streets, and studiously avoid any baby trams I saw coming my way.

In essence, I acted as my friends had always seen me, and did my best to make sure no one worried about me. But I was falling apart, and wishing I would just die. There was no point in living anymore. All day long I hunted for murderers. I saw my family in every face that lay stiff and cold. Every case where the victim was shot made me remember being shot. And the days had begun to blur together.

Then the letter came. It looked like an ordinary letter. A long envelope, the return address was an Attorney's office in New York City. I looked closer. It was the attorney my father had used. 'Why are they contacting me?' I thought as I ripped open the envelope and closed the door to my office. Another envelope with a return address of Leake and Watts from Yonkers, New York fell out along with a with a note that had READ THIS FIRST written on top. 'Strange,' I thought as I began to read.

Sep-24-2009 20:08

Total darkness....
I can't remember things....
Joseph.....
Anais........
Heimlich....
Friends.....

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Suddenly,I woke up. "What,what day is it?" I asked. And there stood Ace.

"Ace... But.... But you're supposed to be...."

"Dead,Vulkie? You know me,never shall I be dead... I'm here with you,for now... You just go back to sleep now... Your friends are waiting for you..." Ace said.

"Alright" I whispered and I closed my eyes.

Total darkness once again....
Falling into darkness.....
I can hear children yelling or screaming,having fun.
Did I just saw my lifetime flashing by?
Nah,I don't think so. I'm safe,now...

Sep-25-2009 21:12

((Elliot Stabler? As in from Law and Order: SVU? Sean did you mean to get arrested by a sex crimes detective? I don't think you meant that implication haha))

Sep-26-2009 02:39

(FYI Heim,sean is a bit of a trouble with "past/future" parts. He also used in a story of mine President Obama -.-. Anyhow,let's forget it xD. The show must go on!)

Oct-3-2009 18:30

Heimlich bounced Josèe on his knee as she giggled, "Uncle Heimie it tickles!"

He laughed, "Oh it tickles does it? Well in that case I'll have to do it more!"

They were interrupted by Anais who walked into the lounge with a smile on her face, "Well I see you two are getting along well. I didn't know that you were so good with kids Heim."

Heimlich gave a toothy grin, "Neither did I my dear, neither did I, but this little girl just absolutely melts your heart doesn't she?"

Anais nodded sadly, "She does, and that's why I've thought about what you said."

His face fell, "Anais, when I said that I wasn't..." he started.

"No!" Anais shouted, "That's exactly it. You were thinking. You weren't just speaking out of hurt. In all of your years of experience, you honestly believe that there is a danger."

"I.. I don't know..." Heimlich stuttered out.

Anais sighed, "I'm going away for a bit Heimlich, and I'm taking Josèe with me. I've been offered a place to stay and I'm going to take it. Somewhere where they won't find me."

He felt his heart seize in his chest, "Where!? Where are you going? Let me help you!"

Anais shook her head as she picked Josèe up, "I'm sorry Heimlich, I can't tell anyone," the tears flowed openly from her eyes, "and I don't think I'll ever see you again. Please take good care of Vulkie."

Heimlich felt the tears coming down his own face now. He barely knew this woman and now he was weeping for the loss of her friendship. He moved as if to embrace her, but she pulled away, "No..." she whispered, "just... no." She turned around and carried Josèe out.

Heimlich stood there long after she was gone. His body felt numb, and he could feel the warm burning of despair searing through his veins. He reached into his pocket and produced his pocket flask. He unscrewed the top and poured it down his throat. The burning sensation of the whiskey paled in comparison to the burn he felt throughout his entire being.

He collapsed on the couch exhausted.

Oct-4-2009 03:59

It felt like months passed when I woke up,but actually,it were 10 days passing by. Longer then Dr. Hoo anticipated. My internal bleedings stopped after 7 days,but before that,Dr. Hoo almost declared me as a lost person,not waking up. That's what Heimlich told me..

This is what happened when I woke up...

Slowly,I opened my eyes. "Is this real?" I asked. Heimlich immediately looked up,yelled : "Doctor,she's awake!" and rushed towards me.

"Thank god,you're awake.." Heimlich said and he began to start crying. Just then,a doctor came in.

"Well,if it ain't our Sleeping Beauty" the doctor said,flattering.

"I hope I wasn't too much of a trouble?" I asked the doctor. His head just bowed down to the ground. "I even had the chance to "unplug" you,but I wouldn't vouch for that. Not an old friend..." Heimlich said,with tears welling up his eyes.

"Where's Anais and Josèe?. I'm sure she wants to know I'm alright.." I asked towards Heim.

His lips began to tremble. "Ehmm,how do I say this... She's gone.. She left towards a "safe' place,disappearing. She doesn't want to be found.." Heimlich said and I turned my back against him,rolling to the left side of the bed,as tears were welling up in my eyes.

"I knew this would happen one day. I knew it.." I murmered. Heimlich stood there,knowing he had "disappointed me". "You couldn't have stopped her Heim. I know Anais. If she has something to do,she wants to go through it,to the full end" I said.

Heimlich place a hand on my shoulder and said. "I understand. I'm here to take care of you.."

Oct-5-2009 11:31

My life, my entire reason for living, was bundled up in my lap. A precious child, not even mine. Why did she matter so much? I hadn't cared enough when I had been pregnant to quit my job with a twist of danger- a chance of death- at every turn. And I had lost him. That might be why. I couldn't lose anymore family. For all I put myself in deadly situations, I did want to live. And now, I was sacrificing my life for the life of my niece. Not literally, of course, but I was giving up my friends, job, and identity for un unknown period of time.

A wide brimmed hat sat on my head as I stared at the curtains that covered the windows of the back seat of Dr. Hoo's new car- a shiny black four door Dodge Sedan. He had the headlights on, and was talking about "improved spring suspension"- whatever the heck that was.

I nodded, said the polite "Oh? How interesting!" while I thought. Josèe drifted off to sleep in my lap.

Half an hour later we arrived. Dr. Hoo owned a medium sized home just outside the city in New Jersey. It was too dark to see it properly, but it looked nice enough- cozy, homelike.

We walked up the steps, Josèe bundled up in my arms, gently stirring as I murmured soothingly in her ear.

"Father! You're home!" A woman exclaimed, throwing open the door. "And you brought someone home with you, too? Come in! Come in!"

Dr. Hoo hurried Josèe and me inside, quickly following.

"Gennie? This is Miss Anais Nin, and her niece, Josèe. They will stay with us for a few nights while Anais arranges to leave the country. Anais? This is my daughter, Gennie Hoo," the Doctor made the introductions.

"Now! You need sleep, my dear!" he said to me, trailing a finger down a cheek. I turned bright red.

Oct-5-2009 11:31

Dr. Hoo had offered to send me to relatives of his in Shanghai, but there was something about him and his daughter that I didn't quite trust. I over heard them speaking of a place called "Linemessa" and about having to fix "SIDRAT". But I agreed, all the while making my own arrangements.

MS FEATHERS STOP

NEED SAFETY STOP
ACCOMIDATE PLUS ONE STOP
GRATEFUL STOP

ANA STOP

A few days later, I received a telegram in reply.

MS ANA STOP

ROOM SET UP STOP
APARTMENT STOP
SAFETY ENSURED STOP

MS FEATHERS STOP

Relief and gratitude filled my body as I watched Josèe sleep.

Oct-5-2009 11:32

Two days later, Josèe and I stood at the plank way of the docks. I had a pair of tickets to Shanghai clenched in one had with my drab brown medium sized suitcase, and Josèe's hand in the other. She carried a little satchel on her back as she stared wide eyed at all of the big ships.

"Me going on a boat with you, Mommy?" she asked, excitement filling her voice.

"Yes, sweetheart. We are," I replied as I started making our way to the ticket counter.

"Hi, I need to exchange these tickets? I suddenly have a need to travel somewhere other than Shanghai," my polite smile and reasonable tone startled the ticket seller.

"You are the first polite person I've talked to all morning, lady! Of course! Where is it you be needin to go?"

Glancing around to make sure no one was paying attention, I said, "London."

"Comin right up!" He tore off two and handed them over as I pushed the China bound tickets to him. "Have a nice passage!"

I thanked him with a smile, and with one last look around, say a silent goodbye to Vulkie, Heimlich, Dr. Hoo, Gennie, and everyone else I knew there. Then, Josèe and I boarded the boat bound for London.

Oct-8-2009 05:58

For the past few weeks,my nerves were wrecking me. Not knowing where Anais or Josèe were at the moment,if they were safe,if they were "dead". I enjoyed my time,spending it with Heimlich and Joseph and solving other cases. Business still had to go on...

"You want another whiskey?" Joseph asked,a bit turning red. "Yeah,thanks" I replied and Joseph ordered another whiskey for me. "Well,bottoms up!" I said and I swallowed my whiskey in one turn,glowing from the inside.

"Wonder where Heim is.. He's late for our weekly meeting.." Joseph said and I nodded. It was nothing for Heim to stay away so long.

Suddenly,the door was burst open and Heimlich came marching in. "Oh no,not again!" Cyrus yelled and he looked at the door. "This is the second time VonVictor! One more time and you'll wish you never entered this bar in your life!' Cyrus said with a threatening tone and a pointing finger.

"Doesn't matter now Cyrus,I've got important business with two friends!' Heimlich said and he rushed over towards Joseph and me.

"Vulkie,can I speak with you in private?" Heimlich said and Joseph looked up,wondering what all the fuzz was about. "Doesn't matter Joseph,will tell you some other time!" I said,to assure Joseph. "Another whiskey for this man here!" I yelled at Cyrus and he grunted and did so.

Heimlich and I stepped out,while I lighted a cigarette. "Well,what's the matter?" I asked and Heimlich pulled a piece of paper out of his pocket.

"It's a letter from our friend Anais. Let me read it for you.." Heimlich said and so,he began to read the letter that Anais wrote for me and Heimlich..

Oct-8-2009 09:48

(Just to clarify,Heimlich - Joseph don't know eachother. The "I've got importnt business with two friends" means that it's between me,Heim and Anais. Also,I've made a small mistake then with the "I wonder where Heim is" sentence,said by Joseph. I must've said that then,because I hang out with both Joseph/Heimlich)