Re: Alex and Alexis's Wedding.... Part 2

[Jabberwocky]

Raquel laughs
Raquel:"Oh okay, that sounds familiar."

Frank:"Glad to hear. Otherwise I would be wondering..."

Raquel looks over
Raquel:"Oh! Katherine, people you should meet!"

she grabs Kats hand and walks over to Cynthia and Frank

Raquel:"You know, I heard a rumor about you two."

[Pockets]

Cynthia: I'm happy to have cleared that up for you.

She looks over at Raquel walking over with Katherine.

Cynthia: I was starting to think you had forgotten about me.

She makes it sound teasing, although there is a hint of relief in her voice.

Cynthia: And who is this?

[Jabberwocky]

Raquel:"Judging from Frank's pants you two have been busy having fun..."
she glances at Frank with a smirk

Raquel:"This is Katherine Cortez."

Frank:"Another Cortez? I mean...its nice to meet you."
he smiles, extending his hand

[Pockets]

Cynthia grins.

Cynthia: Yes, we have.

Kat shakes Frank's hand, looking amused.

Kat: Another Cortez? That's some greeting.

She chuckles.

Kat: Why do I get the feeling I might get that a lot around here?

[Jabberwocky]

Frank:"I uh...fell in some water..."

Raquel smirks
Raquel:"Uh huh...Not what Aaron said."

Frank:"Ahem...uh anyways...Sorry, Kat is it? Just..never met any of Shawn's siblings and well..now suddenly I've met two of them...Shawn's been a close friend for many years."

[Pockets]

Cynthia blushes.

Kat: Well, sister-in-law anyway. Aaron's actually my husband.

She looks at Frank thoughtfully.

Kat: Shawn hasn't talked about his family, has he?

[Jabberwocky]

Frank:"He doesn't speak much about them no. He mentioned his siblings...his mother maybe once. Asked about his dad about ten years ago, didnt say anything he just walked out. Didn't see him for two days after....Testy subject I imagine."

[Pockets]

Kat hisses through her teeth at the mention of Shawn's father, shaking her head.

Kat: Yeah... you're right, it is.

[Jabberwocky]

Frank:"I've always wondered about that..."

[Cryonix]

Shawn walks back inside after a long talk with Aaron outside. Aaron comes in soon after. Shawn finds a table...one far away from people and sits down, head in his hands. Aaron comes back over to Kat and kisses her on the cheek...

Aaron: ....Shawn is....still...haunted by it. He still can't even really talk about it.

[Jabberwocky]

Raquel:"Excuse me."
Raquel walks over sitting next to Shawn
Raquel:"Shawn?..."
she puts an arm around him, kissing his shoulder and resting her head
Raquel:"You don't have to say anything. Just know I'm here."

Frank looks at Aaron
Frank:"Mind if I ask you what exactly has him so distraught?"

[Pockets]

Kat glances back at Shawn.

Kat: Should I?

[Cryonix]

Shawn nods at Kat...

Aaron: Go ahead, hon...just...keep it quiet, alright?

[Pockets]

Kat nods.

Kat: Of course.

She puts her hand on Aaron's arm.

Kat: If you don't want to be here for this, I understand.

[Cryonix]

Aaron shakes his head...

Aaron: I'll....I'll be alright. If it gets to be too much....I'll leave.

[Jabberwocky]

Raquel stays with Shawn but makes sure she can hear
Frank and her both look over at Kat

[Pockets]

Kat nods, and looks back at Frank. Her expression changes to one of absolute disgust.

Kat: Their father... is a predator... the kind that death is too good for. He's a rapist, a pedophile....

She glances anxiously at Aaron.

Kat: His favorite prey... was his own children.

[Jabberwocky]

Raquel gasps, her eyes well up in tears as she clenches to her fiancee
Raquel:"Oh Shawn..."

Frank:"...Christ..."

[Pockets]

Cynthia stares horrified at Kat as she continues.

Kat: He's locked up now... finally... but the bastard found some loophole and might actually get out on parole.

She shudders.

Kat: I met him once... that man - and he doesn't even deserve to be referred to as a human - will never regret what he did. But the only thing that will keep him where he belongs...

She glances at her brother-in-law.

Kat: ...is Shawn's testimony. He doesn't deserve to have to relive all that, but it's the only way.

[Jabberwocky]

Frank:"How the hell could there be any loophole to let somebody like that out?"

Raquel leans into Shawn, trying to catch a glimpse of his eyes
Raquel:"Shawn? Baby?"

[Pockets]

Kat: The bastard's lawyer was selling information on the original trial to the media... it was found out, and declared a mistrial.

[Cryonix]

Aaron: Sadly...Ashleigh and I tried everything to block him from winning that ruling...but...this new lawyer he has is pretty slick.

Shawn shivers...

Shawn: He'd.....Oh God....I just....can't....

[Pockets]

Kat glances sadly at Shawn.

Kat: If you don't he will be out... and he will find you, like he did before.

[Jabberwocky]

Frank:"A mistrial?...Well I'm so happy the justice system still works..."
his voice sneering with angered sarcasm

Raquel:"Shawn, look at me."
She pulls his head up, looking right at him
"Look at me. You're not alone in this Shawn. You're not alone."

[Cryonix]

Shawn: I just...can't. Kat...you've seen him. You...you know...what happens to me when he's around....I just...can't...

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