The City of Astan [2]

Xander

I nod, "Aye. Alright then."

I stand and head into the kitchen, taking out a bottle of tequila and two shot glasses before returning.

Rosie

I take a deep breath and flash a smile, almost about to thank him when Selena walks in, chuckling as she glances at my desk, "Yo."

"Hey," I take a shot glass, "Sup?"

She reveals a cut open arm and smirks, "I need some help."

I bite my lip before standing and going to the First Aid kit, "What happened?"

"Me and Mar attempted to rob the Capital building," She sighs.

I shrug and wrap it up, sighing.

Spoiler

Would this be pre-baby or post for S&M?

Xander

I flash a smile at the two as Mark walks in and sighs, plopping down at the far corner.

"Yeah," he says, "Not happening again..."

He drops a half-full bag on the ground before him.

"Despite profits."

Spoiler

Like...they have Eli. After the baby.

Rosie

Selena laughs a little stars crying when I put the spray on the wound, "That freaking hurts!"

I chuckle and slap it after I wrap it up, causing her to swear and shake it out. I shake my head at her, "Man up."

"I just got my arm cut open, and your telling me to man up," she mutters, looking over at the ID's.

Spoiler

Okay. So Eli would be with them. Alright.

Xander

I pour a shot and take it, shaking my head at all of them. Mark gets up and sluggishly trudges out of the room, heading to where they left the baby.

Rosie

Selena plops down and watches Mark leave, studying me.

I plop down at my desk again, "How old is Eli now?"

"Two," She replies, "Turning three."

Xander

I study her, offering either a shot, "He's getting big. Is he gonna follow in the family business when he comes of age?"

Rosie

I nod and take a shot, Selena taking one too, "Yes," She replies, "Well actually, it's his desicion."

Xander

I nod and down my shot, sighing, "He's a good boy. I hardly hear him anymore."

Just as I finish speaking, Mark comes in with him and sits at Selena's side. Little Eli reaches for his mother and yawns.

Rosie

I smile at Eli, so cute! And Selena smiles as well before gently taking her son in her arms and looking at me and Xander, "What are you guys working on?"

Xander

I down the next shot and clear my throat, sitting up, "I just got back from rounds, actually. Rosie and I were discussing the plan for later tonight, to retrieve the missing IDs."

Rosie

I nod, "What he said."

Selena nods before looking at me, "How old are you again?"

"Nineteen..." I reply, "You?"

"Don't ask me my age!" she say before flashing a smile, "Just kidding. Almost twenty four."

I nod and look at Eli, "Hey, buddy."

Xander

I watch the three of them and sigh, Mark smiling at his son.

Rosie

The lights flicker off and Selena swears, "What's happening?"

I shrug and the door slams shut, everything going silent. Eli starts crying and Sel tries to calm him, "Shh, baby, S'Alright."

I try to see but can't, standing and feeling my way to the light switch.

Xander

I stand and pop out my lighter, flipping the switch and using its light to help Rosie.