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[Deleted member 211]

Verlin nodded at Alena with a slight smile. He wasn't sold on the idea of Notch being an accountant nor Leonard being a "math teacher." However, they are both doing very well for themselves and he was proud of both of them either way. Leonard smiled.

"My wife should be here soon enough. I hope." he said followed by a wink to his mom. Layla smiled.

"She's always late." she commented. Leonard shrugged.

"That's one trait that will never change."

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Chucky nodded and continued to mingle with the rest of the gang while the Andersons visited each other. Notch would soon join the rest of his men to christen the new building. He saw the excitement from the two and decided to approach.

"Did ya tell er? I'm gonna be a pop!" he said excited and gave Alena a hug.

 

[Hal1992]

Alena quickly walked over to Notch and pulled him down for a moment, whispering in his ear that Chucky and Amelia were expecting. She did a small happy dance befoee going to give Chucky a massive hug and kiss on the cheek.

"I am so happy for you two!'

 

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Chucky smiled bright. He was obviously proud that he is going to be a father.

"Now. I'm going to marry her. No lady of mine is gonna carry my child and not have my last name and a ring on that finger." he stated with pride. He looked at Amelia with a smile.

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After the talking with the parents, Notch and Leonard walked over to Chucky. Notch put his hand on Chucky's shoulder.

"Are you ready to open this place up for business?" Notch asked. Chucky smiled and nodded. He decided to tell Notch about the baby later.

"Hell yeah! Let's do this." he stated as he followed Notch to the main door where it was blocked by a crimson red ribbon - ready to be cut. Notch grabbed the scissors and made a whistle with his mouth.

"Ladies and Gentleman. Today, marks a historical event in Chicago. The new Crimson Red building - the phoenix of the hard work... the emotions... the sacrifice that we all made to make this happen. I stand before you with my second in command... my best friend. My wife, Alena, Amelia... Chucky's girlfriend... and make the cut. A cut that will take us into the thirties like a fine whiskey. Today. I present to you... the Crimson Office. He said as he stuck the scissors on the ribbon and stopped before he cut it. He looked at Chucky and nodded for him to come to him. Chucky did so. Notch handed him the scissors. Chucky looked at Notch.

"What? Why?" he said shocked. Notch smiled.

"You and Alena made this happen. It's yours to do the honor." he said. Chucky looked at him - touched and proud. He smiled bright.

"I couldn't have done this without Alena and Amelia." he said. Verlin cupped his hands to make his voice louder.

"Ah hell. All four of ya cut the damn thing!" he said impatiently. Everyone laughed and clapped in support of his suggestion. Notch smiled and motioned for Alena and Amelia to join.

Notch and Chucky held onto one side.

"You girls grab the other side. On the count of 3. 1. 2. 3."

 

[Hal1992]

Alena and Amelia started to giggle, trying hard to quite down their laughed at Alena's comment about Chucky and Notch being lovers. Alena watched Notch and smiled, shaking her head. It had been awful without Notch and here they finally were. Married and opening the new office.

The two moved to stand next to their partner and soon it was official. The new office open. Alena reached up and pulled Notch down for one hell of a passionate kiss, she pulled back and smirked. "We did it" She kissed him again and pulled back. "Shall we?"

 

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Notch enjoyed the kiss. He smiled at her and gave her a soft nod in agreement.

"Yes. We shall." he stated as he looked at the others and gave them a confirmation nod. Everyone pushed on the scissors and the ribbon was cut. Everyone erupted in cheer. Notch even clapped with the rest as he looked at Chucky and gave him a nod in 'a job well done.'

"Everybody! Let's make our way inside." Notch stated as he opened the double doors wide. The interior is lit nicely. The floor is a crimson red as planned. The walls are bright white with a dark gray marble texture. Notch stood to the side next to Chucky as Amelia stood on the other side with Amelia. All four shook hands with the guests and the rest of the gang as they entered one by one - or couple by couple. Notch looked at Chucky with a smirk.

"You're going to be a pop, huh?" he said softly. Chucky chuckled as he nodded.

"Yes I am!" he stated. Notch put his hand on Chucky's shoulder.

"I'm happy for you brother. Are you planning on retiring from the gang?" he asked. Chucky shrugged.

"I don't know. I haven't thought that far into it. I just found out after tha wedding." Notch's eyes widened.

"Oh. You really did just find out, didn't you?" he commented. Chucky nodded while supporting a smile still.

"I don't want ta leave, Notch but I don't want my family ta be a target by some bastard rival gang out for blood, ya know?" Notch nodded in complete understanding.

"The choice is yours, my friend. If you should decide to stay, we will have you and your family covered. We'll keep them safe." he stated. Chucky nodded.

"Do ya think it'll be enough?" he asked. Notch shook his head not knowing for sure.

"I can't guarantee that you won't bite the dust but I can make it damn hard for them to get your wife and baby." Notch honestly stated. Chucky smiled and nodded.

"I can live with that." he simply replied. Notch had a serious moment and looked at Chucky. Once the line of people entered the building, he nodded for Chucky to follow him away from the door.

"Chucky. I just said I can't guarantee that you won't be killed out there while doing your job." he stated again. Chucky smiled and nodded.

"I know. I heard ya." he stated. Notch let out a 'I can't believe this' laugh.

"You're nothing thinking about the big picture. You're going to be a husband and a father. That position is more important than any position you'll have at Crimson. Even bigger than being a boss. You thought that was hard? Be a father and a husband." Notch stated. Chucky looked at him with a raised eyebrow.

"How tha fuck would you know? You ain't a daddy." he stated. Notch nodded.

"I know. Think about it. You lead a bunch of grown men. You went on heists. You run gambling joints. You killed people that betrayed us and our business. Now. You'll have to teach a little one how to talk. How to walk. How to pee in a toilet. They need guidance. They need rules. They need teaching and they'll need their father." he stated strictly. Chucky looked at him.

"Are ya telling me to leave, Notch?" Chucky asked softly. Notch shook his head.

"No. God no. I just want you to think about it before you make such a life changing decision. Your life is about to change. Drastically." he stated. Chucky nodded.

"I guess I better think about it..." he offered in resolution. Notch smiled and nodded.

"Take all the time you need. I don't want to lose you but I don't want them to lose their husband and father, either." Notch stated. Chucky smiled and nodded.

"Thanks." he said softly as he opened his arms. Notch opened his arms and both men hugged.

Coming up the street was the carpet salesman that saw Chucky rub the carpet on his face, and Chucky and Notch hug before. He stared at them a moment before approaching.

"Excuse me. May I see what you've done with the place?" he asked. Notch and Chucky quickly let go and fixed their clothing.

"Uh. Sure. Please." Notch stated after clearing his throat.

 

[Hal1992]

Alena had pulled Amelia over to the side, the two talking about the wedding, the new baby, what was the future going to be for everyone. Alena hadn't even thought of how dangerous welcoming a baby into their family wouls be nor had Amelia.

Alena had thought about how wonderful it would be, how happy, stressed, loved, wanted, needed, and beautiful bringing a baby in would be. Maybe...just maybe it would make Notch want to have one.

They could do it. He could have both a baby and his job. They would just have to be careful. Very. Just like Chucky and Amelia.would be.

Alena pulled away from Amelia and another members wife and headed towards Notch. Her arm wrapped around his waist as she stood up on her tippy toes and smiled. "You and Chucky make such an adorable couple" She teased and lowered herself.

"Want to get something to eat? I'm near death with hunger " She dramatically said.

 

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Notch nodded with a slight smile.

"Of course. We'll go inside and eat." he stated. Chucky and Amelia went inside first as Notch and Alena followed behind. They entered the hallway and walked towards the end where the rather large auditorium sat. A meeting place for large discussions and presentations. In the center is a large buffet table with luxurious foods upon it. People stand around with small plates - while others sit at tables with white table cloths; eating their food. Notch's parents sat at a table and talked with Leonard.

Moments later, a man entered the building. Dressed in a tux. He walked straight up to Notch. Notch looked over his shoulder as the man approached. The man quickly pulled a gun out and cocked it - quickly aiming it at Notch's head. Notch quickly slapped the mans arm causing the gun to go off. The bullet went into the ceiling. Notch quickly tackled the man by picking him up by his legs and running him into a table. The table collapsed and both fell to the ground. Everyone, including Notch's parents stood up to see what was going on.

"Fuck'n hell!" Chucky said as he quickly left Amelia's side and ran towards the commotion. The rest of Crimson wasn't sure what to do - as they had orders not to reveal that they were gang members. So they saw that the man was disarmed and did nothing. Notch started punching the man in the face repeatedly until Chucky got there and pulled his gun out and aimed it at the bleeding intruder. "I gotcha covered." he said. Notch stopped the beat down and stood up. The man looked at Chucky and Notch. Notch was in a frenzy and forgot that his parents were at the reception. He picked the man up by his tux and pushed him against a nearby table.

"WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU!?' Notch yelled. The man held his hands up halfway but said nothing. Notch looked at Chucky. "If he doesn't answer my fuck'n question in five seconds - blow this motherfuckers head off." he said. Chucky cocked his gun.

"You got it." Chucky answered. The man was breathing heavily and swallowed.

"Okay. Okay. I'm from the Livingston Gang." he stated. Notch's eyes widened with almost a happily crazed look.

"Yeah? We don't like Livingston shit heads around here. What's your business besides trying to blow my fucking head off?"

"I was told to give you a message." Chucky narrowed his eyes.

"By shooting tha boss? That's a powerful message mother fucker." Notch continued to stare at the man with a crazed look on his face. He pulled the man up to his feet and started walking towards the door. He was still unaware of his parents - because his mind was distorted by his experience from being captured. People stood between them and the door. Notch was one track minded.

"MOVE!" he demanded. People stepped aside and him and Chucky walked the man outside.

Notch's parents approached Alena.

"What was that about? What was Nelson armed with a weapon?" his mother asked. Verlin snuffed his nose.

"I knew something wasn't right about him..." he stated firmly with disppointment. Leonard intervened.

"Why don't we sit back down and finish our dinner. I'm sure Nelson has his reasons for his actions..." he stated. Verlin shook his head.

"Be damned! He's into something more than accounting. I'm not stupid." he stated as he turned around and sat down. Notch's mother shook her head.

"I never heard him curse like that before... what's going on?" she asked softly to Alena with hurt in her eyes that her baby boy was actually a vulgar and violent man."

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Notch took the man into the next row of buildings and into the alley. He pushed him down onto the asphalt and pulled out his gun. Chucky still had his aimed for the man's head. Notch lit a cigarette and took a drag. The man stared at the two men that held him at bay.

"What are you gonna do?" the man asked. Notch looked at the man and threw his spent match at him.

"Well. I'm going to ask you some questions and then I'm going to shoot you in the head." he stated. The man gulped and displayed a look of panic on his face.

"What's the goddamn message you have for me that would warrant you to enter my building - on my wedding night - with a gun?" he asked as he took another drag from his cigarette. The man just laid there. He said nothing. Notch quickly shot the man in the knee. Blood splattered the mans face. He cried out in pain and agony. Notch then shot his other kneecap. The man screamed in pain this time. Chucky looked at Notch - almost mortified at the action he just took.

"SPEAK GODDAMNIT" Notch screamed out with fury.

"I was hired to kill you - to show you that the Livingston gang will not heed to Crimson." he stated between painful drags of breath. Notch dragged his cigarette and exhaled.

"You failed." Notch stated as he lifted his gun and shot the man in the forehead. The man held his head up for a few seconds - the life clearly draining from him but not dead. Notch then popped him in the head three more times. This ended the mans life - and any recognition of his face features as well. Notch put his gun up and wiped his own cheek with the back of his own hand. He looked at Chucky. Chucky stared at him with disbelief. The bastard had it coming but Notch to brutally torture and execute the man - in a not so secluded alley was unlike him.

"Notch, what tha fuck?" he asked. Notch looked at him.

"It's a fuck'n war, Chucky. We better start winning it." he stated. Chucky looked at him - then at the dead man - then back at Notch.

"Yeah. But. Fuck..." he said almost speechless. This was something Chucky would do - not Notch.

"I'm tired of his. Living day to day. Waiting for the next attack. Waiting for the next blood to spill. It's fucking time we start spilling blood." he said as he had fury all over his face. He quickly turned and kicked a metal trashcan causing trash to fly out. "From now on. If any son of a bitch mentions they are any part of Livingston. He's a dead man." he stated. He looked at Chucky. "Is that clear!?" He yelled out. Chucky nodded.

"Clear."

 

[Hal1992]

Alena felt a large hand wrap around her upper arm and pull her behind him. It was Leelee. His body sheliding her from harm. The woman watched Notch, her mouth opened slightly. Shocked by this, she had seen him lose his temper but he always was able to bring it back. Standing there, with her flat hand on the back of Lee lee's back trying to see more of what was going on.

It all seemed to happen so quick. The man walking in. A gun pointed at her husband's face. Notch going rabid. And now both Chucky and Notch dragging the man out.

*Fuck*

She thought and took a deep breath as her in-laws moved towards her, what was she going to say? Was there anything that would fix this? No...no there was nothing she could say or would say that would make this better.

"I am-Uh..." She looked at her mother in law and sighed. Her face sad. "I think he should tell you..." She stated and turned around heading in the direction Notch and Chucky went passing Amelia. She reached out and grabbed her hand squeezing it. "Help Notch's brother keep his parents calm"

She squeezed her hand one more time and hurried outside following the noise and drops of blood.

There was a gun shot and the woman froze.

She breathed out slowly and took a step forward. She was able to see Notch now and Chucky and what she saw, she knew she could never unsee.

Notch was no longer the man he was when they meant. He didn't show any mercy. Watching him end the man's life so ruthlessly before walking over to him.

"Notch..." She softly said as she approached him, her eyes wide, filled with shock and a bit of fear.

 

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Notch turned away from Chucky upon hearing his name from Alena. His eyes seemed surprisingly normal for what just happened. Like nothing happened, to be exact.

"Hello love." he said softly as he cupped her cheek with his hand and gave her his normal warm smile. He turned back to Chucky.

"Get rid of that garbage." he stated. Chucky looked at Alena with a look of disbelief. He couldn't believe what just happened. Notch looked at Alena again.

"I'm famished. I'm going to go eat." he simply stated with a warm smile and walked away - towards the Crimson office. Chucky walked up to Alena.

"What tha fuck just happened? That's not tha Notch I know. Just what happened to him in that hospital?" he stated as he looked at her hoping she had some answers.

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Notch entered the auditorium and was immediately greeted by his mother.

"Nelson! What happened!? What was that!?" she said frantic. Notch smiled and put his arm around his dear mother.

"We've had some issues with him and his firm for a long time. He's tried this before. It's over now." he stated confidently.

"But... you beat him half to death!" she said softly and in almost sheer terror. Notch shook his head.

"When you have a firm as big as Crimson, you learn to defend yourself and the business. Everyone wants a chuck of the business." he added. Verlin wiped his mouth and stood up from his table while carrying his napkin.

"BULL SHIT." he stated firmly. "Tell me. No bullshit. What do you do!?" he demanded. Notch looked at his father as his father was squaring off with him. Notch let out a laugh.

"Father. Please." he said. Verlin didn't back down.

"TELL ME!" Verlin shouted. The room was quiet. Notch exhaled and looked at the floor for a moment and decided to come clean.

"Well. Father. My name is Nelson Anderson. Here in Chicago, I'm known as Notch Anderson. Crime Boss of the Crimson Reds. These men wearing crimson red ties and bands are my members. We lead one of the biggest gangs in Chicago - aside from Alfonse Capone." He stated as he took a step closer to his father as he had no fear to face the mans reaction. "We deal in illegal alcohol, gambling, and the occasional prostitution which I do no participate. We run this joint to bring in revenue for ourselves but our community. I have contacts with several high end people - and those contacts do quite well for themselves. I bring order to chaos and I bring chaos to evil." he stated. Verlin - for the first time in Notch's life - looked shocked. His mother teared up and covered her mouth and nose at the revelation. The room remained silent.

"and that man you took out of here..." his mother asked.

"Dead. Shot. Laying in the alley." Notch stated bluntly.

"By you?" she asked further.

"By me, mother." he stated. His night was pretty much ruined but he felt no remorse. Leonard looked down at the floor as his brother's darkest secret was exposed. Verlin threw his napkin at Notch and stormed out of the building. His mother stared at Notch for a few moments before she left. Notch watched as the napkin landed on the floor. He looked up at the others that stood in total shock at everything that happened.

"Forgive the interruption, folks. Please continue having a good time..." he stated as he bend down to pick up his fathers napkin. He gripped it tight as the humanity was returning to him and realized that his parents are heartbroken. He looked at Leonard. Leonard looked at his brother - unsure what to say or do. His face displayed sorrow. Notch cleared his throat. "I'll be in my office..." he said softly as he tossed the napkin down and walked out of the room.

 

[Hal1992]

Alena knew opening her mouth would do nothing to help the situation. This was the lifestyle she grew up in. It was the lifestyle that she was accustomed too. It was all she knew.

But she could understand her in-laws anger, hurt, and disgusted. It was not the son they knew. It was not the son they raised but it was...well the one that entered this life. Broke away from his old gang and started a new one in Chicago.

Alena stood there watching him. Her heart breaking. All of this on a night that was supposed to be happy.

She excused herself and went to his office. Knocking softly before opening. She walked in and shut the door. She moved to her spot on the desk. The same spot she'd sit when they were at home in his private office.

She sat down infront of him on the desk top and looked at him. "Are you okay, Love?" Her voice was soft and gentle, loving and caring

 

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Notch looked at her a moment. Before she arrived - he had just sat down in his new chair. It's very comfortable - more so than his old chair. His office was carefully built, by Chucky's order, to resemble his old office only bigger. The color scheme matched the rest of the building. The office was obviously new and not well decorated yet. He leaned back in his chair and gave Alena a smile.

"I'm fine, love. It was crazy to think I would hide my real career from my parents forever." he stated - not acknowledging the act he just committed. He unbuttoned his top button of his shirt to get more comfortable. He crossed his fingers and supported his arms and hands upon his stomach as he spoke. "I can imagine my parents are quite upset." he added as he propped his feet up on the desk. He stared at his shiny shoes for a few moments before he looked back at Alena. "I'm sorry this happy day went to hell fast." he stated. He really hated that it did. He still didn't give the murder of the man a second thought. "I just hope the rest of the guests and gang are still having a good time."


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Chucky and Amelia sat with Leonard at a table. They all have food sitting on a plate that remained untouched. Chucky shook his head before lighting a cigarette and exhaling the initial smoke.

"Fuck'n hell..." Chucky remarked as he took another drag. Leonard nodded as he sipped his non-alcoholic beverage.

"I won't let my brother take that kind of hit alone." Leonard stated. Chucky looked at him confused.

"Oh no? How are ya gonna accomplish that, exactly?" he inquired.

"I'm going to tell our parents my real career." he stated. Chucky let out a humorous chuckle. He shook his head.

"What good will that do? Notch falls into tha fire - so you plan to help him by setting your own ass on fire?" he stated. Leonard smiled and shook his head.

"We both kept this from our parents for a long time. Why should I be considered the 'good' son and Notch the 'bad son' when I'm just as tarnished as he is?" Leonard stated. "That doesn't seem fair, does it?" he said softly. Chucky looked at Leonard with admiration.

"Yous a good man, Leonard." Chucky commented. Leonard looked at him with a slight smile.

"Thanks."

 

[Hal1992]

Alena took a deep breath and sighed. "Love...it will take time. They looked at you a certain way and now their whole way of looking has changed completely. They thought you were some sort of account...well your mother did. I think your father knew that was a lie" She leaned back, placing her palms flat on the wooden desk behind her.

"I think they will come around eventually...you are their son" She stood up slowly and moved to sit on his lap, her legs dangling over the edge. "It is our style. Most things go this way but we make the best of it. " She pressed a soft kiss against his lips and loomed at him

"What happened earlier?" She asked gently, she wiggled around a bit trying to find a comfortable position, she reached behind him and unclasped his hands pushing them apart so she could sit with her back against his chest and her legs now ontop of his. Grabbing his hands again, she moved his arms around d her waist. "Much better"

 

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Notch embraced her and cuddled into position as well. He let out a smile. He heard her words about his parents but he wasn't dwelling on it. It is what it is. He thought to himself. He has a good woman. A great best friend. A wonderful job. Money galore. He was satisfied except for the Livingston Gang which he's made apparent that he's launching war upon. Which happened to coincide with what she asked next.

"He tried to shoot me in the head. He was an assassin." he answered honestly. He ran his fingers up and down her arms. "I gave him a chance to explain himself. He chose the hard way. I got the information out of him - and upon finding he was an assassin - hired to kill me - I ended his miserable existence." he stated as he looked at her - well the back of her head from his point of view. "Livingston Gang has decided to war with us. Every single encounter has been an attack on our lives - resulting in a kidnapping of me. The destruction of the original Crimson Office. Attempted assassinations of our gang members. It will not stop until they get what they are after which is Crimson." he said as he let his feet down - giving Alena no choice but to stand or fall. He stood up from his chair and walked over to the larger more elegant mini bar. He poured himself a drink and downed it instantly. He exhaled and wiped his mouth. He turned back to Alena. "I gave orders to Chucky for Crimson to kill anyone that is a Livingston member. I don't care if they are in the upper hierarchy of the outfit, a simple errand boy, or the goddamn janitor. This war was brought on by them and up until now, we have walked away. We take a bloody nose and we walked away. We take a fall and we walk away. They push and we fall back. They take a step forward and we take a step back. No more!" he said - with angry in his voice that is directed at the situation and not at Alena. "No more will we fall back. No more will we take a step back. NO LONGER will we walk away from this. I see the gold broach of a Livingston bastard - I will kill the person wearing it. No matter if I see him in the grocery - or see him on the street - or see him taking a fucking piss. If he has a gold broach on his suit - he's a dead man." he stated as he poured himself another drink. "I won't feel sorry for those fucks." he concluded before he downed his drink.

His mannerism and way of speaking seems different when it comes to Livingston. He's almost full of rage and obsession. He also made it a point in the past to never curse in front of Alena - but he was cursing now. Earlier, the look on Chucky's face said it all - followed by the his comment about what could have happened to Notch in that hospital. Chucky isn't the nicest man to deal with when you are the enemy. What Notch did in that alley surprised Chucky - even frightened him.

 

[Hal1992]

Alena stood up and sighed. This was not good, none of this was good. Whatever happened to him changed him. She stood there listening to his rant, his ramble. She listened to his plan, his order, his execution rule. She breathed out.

The Livingston Gang needed to realize the war they started. Realize what they caused. A deep breath and slowly she walked over to him. "Love, I can't even begin to imagine what you went though, it hurts to think of the possibilities of what could have happened."

She placed her hand on his back and rested his head. "Please don't lose your humanity..." Ehe whispered softly. "I only ask one thing...don't kill them if their little ones are there. Please. It is an awful thing"

 

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Notch looked at her. Even his own experience in the hospital was somewhat of a blur to him. He still doesn't understand that the experimental drugs they used on him affect his mind - and judgment to a point. He is still the same Notch but had a tendency to go overboard with reactions that involve danger and harm to himself or those he cares about. Also, his growing fatigue of the Livingston situation is also altered affected because he will tolerate them no longer. He couldn't begin to explain to her what occurred in the hospital - nor would he try anytime soon.

"I'm not losing anything - including this war!" he snapped. He sighed and looked down a moment as he realized he snapped at Alena. He looked back up at her with a warm smile. He put his hands on her shoulders. "Up until my capture, Crimson has been a softy when it comes to threats. We get attacked. It's over. We move on. We make attacks. It's over. We move on. We've been moving along too much, my love. Livingston isn't going to stop. They are going to continue beating us up until we stand up to them. They are the bully on the playground. I won't take any more bloody noses. From now on. I do the bloodying. I do the pushing. Crimson has entered a new era for Chicago. People will rue the day they mess with Crimson, damn it, and I mean to uphold that." he stated as he give her a gentle kiss. "Don't judge me too harshly..."