Re: A very OP Christmas.

[Jabberwocky]

Colin:"I get the feeling I shouldn't speak around them period...Um by the way...Whats with Ben? He usually seems more...I dont know...talkative I guess, when he sees me...He was just kind of....there...."

[Pockets]

Nikki: Sounds like she asked for it... and ironically I think that was the kind of shit that Uncle Ash wanted me to drag him away before he said it. Of course he could have said it cause he wanted you to hit him.

Alexis: Whenever he was around you were all sulky and mad because you wanted mom and dad to get back together. You didn't seem to have as much as a problem with Naomi though.

[Cruel Britannia]

Alex: Heh.... well..... I wont be asking anyone to drag me away..... she wants honesty..... she's got it wether she likes it or not....

[Pockets]

Nikki: You make it sound like such a threat.

[Cruel Britannia]

Alex: Not my intention.... guess I'm just a little frustrated right now.

[Pockets]

Nikki: What, are you going to go back up there and just tell her everything you've kept to yourself since you've been with her?

[Cryonix]

Micah: Fuck...he should. It would be about time for it. So the marriage could be authentic instead of....'I just want to make you happy'.

[Cruel Britannia]

Alex glares at Micah.

Alex: I haven't kept anything else from her.......

[Cryonix]

Micah: You misunderstand, Alex. I'm not saying you did. I'm saying that you should be the man you are. You don't like her dad...she's going to have to deal with that. You have to remember...she's just as strong as you are, man. Let her be. That's all I'm saying.

[Cruel Britannia]

Alex: Be the man I am? I've been the man I am this whole fucking time..... I'm the kinda guy who doesn't want his wife worrying about things that aren't her fault and can't be changed.... That IS who I am.....

[Cryonix]

Micah: Alex....calm the fuck down man. Like I said....just give her a chance to be as strong as you know she is. She can handle this. It's just the initial shock. This will pass.

[Cruel Britannia]

Alex: Heh.... I've spent too long being "calm"

He sits on a nearby planter and pops a couple of painkillers.

[Cryonix]

Micah: Heh....fair enough.

[Pockets]

Nikki: Maybe speaking your mind will help with that too.

[Cryonix]

Gabe: Well, either way...I need to take Lexi her food. Alex, did you want to come with?

[Cruel Britannia]

Alex thinks for a moment.

Alex: Probably best to let her have some space.... I'm here if she wants to speak to me.

[Cryonix]

Gabe: Cool, bro. Nikki....stop deep throating my garlic bread and come on.

[Pockets]

Nikki: Oh, you like it.

As soon as Gabe's back is turned she stuffs another small piece in her mouth.

[Cryonix]

Gabe smirks, seeing her eat that little bit..

Gabe: Just the tip, huh?

The two walk the halls, seeing Alexis talking to Colin...

Gabe: YO, SISTER IN LAW! Food is here.

[Pockets]

Alexis turns around.

Alexis: Oh, hi Gabe.

[Cryonix]

Gabe hands her...her food...

Gabe: After such a long day...Nikki and I figured you'd be hungry. Try the garlic bread. Nikki loves it.

[Pockets]

Alexis takes her food, watching Nikki failing at subtlety while taking another bite.

Alexis: Is there any garlic bread left?

[Cryonix]

Gabe: Yeah, I bought extra when I saw Nikki couldn't keep it out of her mouth. Here...sit...eat. You look like you need it, hon. Lasagna with Italian sausage and extra cheese and sauce.

[Pockets]

Alexis: Yeah, thanks. I do.

She offers some to Colin.

[Cryonix]

Gabe: There should be enough there....it's a family style meal. I figured you just having given birth a little while ago...you'd be starving.

Gabe lets her eat...and sees how really hungry she is....

Gabe: I figured you'd be starving. How are you holding up....with...everything that's happened? Don't explain...I already know all about it.

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