When Evil Prevails

Section 8

Writer - Gabriel Shaytan

FX is a Rysher production in conjunction with Fireworks Entertainment Inc. and Winterset Productions Inc as well as Hallmark Entertainment.

Don’t own ‘em, aren’t bein’ paid.
   

        Viktor Loubar looked around the dingy apartment across the street from the loft, he'd been watching what was going on inside for several days.  Angela hadn't left and neither had the female police officer, he surmised that Tyler had filled the fridge and cupboards before he left.
         Waiting wasn't a pleasant experience but he had to make sure everything went to plan, he knew Tyler would probably endure anything to see her and he knew that this time, if he ventured close he'd be immediately under suspicion, this had to be done from the shadows.
         The last few minutes he waited showed the arrival of Tyler and his cop friend.  He watched, as they headed inside without any visible precautions, he wasn't so stupid that he believed that though.
 

         Rollie looked around the loft, spotted Mira and dismissed her, then he found what he was looking for, Angie standing at the top of the stairs.  A smile appeared on his face and he handed the P.D.A to Frank telling him '         Do it, just like I showed you'
        Rollie stood still and Frank pointed the P.D.A and depressed the button.
        ' If you test it, it should match my scan that I did earlier' Rollie said, looking up at Angie.

         Angie looked down at Rollie and then moved down the stairs, taking the P.D.A from Frank's hands and walking over to the alpha.
        ' I haven't finished the new program yet but we can still use the other one for now, we'll just have to wait and see what it says' Angie explained.
        ' What?  Not finished yet?  What have you been up to Ange?' Rollie said.

         Mira looked over at him, staring daggers at him but he returned it with a glitter in his eyes, a mirth barely hidden.
         Angie turned around and saw the same expression, obviously finding something in it she was looking for.
        ' It's really good to have you back again Rol' she said with a half-smile, turning and connecting the P.D.A to the computer, setting the computer to compare the images on the P.D.A to the one that Rollie had put into the computer's memory earlier.
         Her simple comment made Rollie's face light up with a smile as he slowly made his way across and sat down, only just out of reach of her.  Mira still watching him carefully but Frank standing right next to him, watching what Angie was doing, not paying attention to Rollie.
         After several minutes chugging away, the computer gave its decision, the match was exact, this was definitely Rollie Tyler.

         Angie turned around and looked at him ' It works'
        ' Yeah, Senjari's working on another device that'll be able to pick me up and tell you I'm around, then you use the P.D.A to make sure' Rollie answered watching as she stood up and moved, sitting down next to him.
         He reached out and put an arm around her, all she did was move closer and the feeling of a distance between them vanished.
        ' I missed this Rol' Angie admitted.
        ' Me too Ange, me too'
        ' I'm making tea, anyone feel like any?' Frank asked.
        ' Sure, thanks Frank' Rollie and Angie answered and Frank gave Mira a "come with me" look.

         Mira wandered over with Frank, leaving the two partners alone to talk.

        ' So, we going to be right for the movie?' Rollie asked.
        ' Yep, unless he shows up of course'
        ' but we'll figure out a way to make sure you're ok, Mira can stay with you and Frank will be with me'
        ' That's going to get awkward on set Rol'
        ' I know but for the moment it's necessary.  I'll be going back to Frank's tonight'
        ' Can't you stay?' Angie almost pleaded.
        ' I wish I could, things are going well but I don't want to make any mistakes here.  When I think of how close we came to losing each other…I don't want to go through that again.  So, understand?'
        ' Yeah, but I'm not happy about it'
 
        Rollie laughed and put his other arm around her, hugging her tight to him, he felt her own arms pulling him closer and they sat there, together for several minutes before Angie said ' I know you were angry that day upstairs Rol…'
        ' I wasn't angry, confused maybe, upset and very worried… and before you ask, I meant every word.  I do love you Angela Ramirez and don't you ever forget that'

         Frank and Mira returned with the drinks, forcing Rollie to remove one arm from around Angela's shoulders.  Talk changed through various subjects, including their on set security.  Angie wandered back to the computer after a time, more eager than ever to get the program done.  Until his brief return she hadn't realised exactly how much she'd missed hearing his voice, seeing his smile and those odd occasions when he'd hold her closely and share his feelings with her.

         Rollie watched her as he spoke with the two detectives, outlining the sorts of jobs he'd have to take care of on the set and those that Angie would.  He explained that there would be a huge amount of people working there and that it would be extremely difficult to watch everyone at once.  He told them that he'd put trackers on them all and give them a P.D.A so they could find everyone but not to rely on that alone when they saw him.
        ' No matter how you look at it, every time you see me you're going to have to check me out to be sure.  If I slip out of sight even for a moment you will have to check me again.  Everyone else here is safe, there is no way Loubar could be any of you, all the same we'll have everyone's patterns in the P.D.A.' Rollie explained.
        ' He's right' Mira agreed.
        ' There's also the possibility that Loubar will recruit someone to be one of you however so it's just as important to check each other as it is me' Rollie added ' I know it's not likely and there's always the possibility of someone on set working for him'
        ' We’re going to have to keep a close eye on you two' Frank responded.

         Rollie nodded and saw that Angie had turned around and was listening, also nodding her agreement.
        ' Well, I'm heading off.  Got to drop by the station before heading home, coming Rol?'
        ' No he isn't, not yet.  He can take the truck and meet you there later, or you can pick him up here' Angie said sternly, not ready to let him go just yet.

         Mira nodded to Frank that it was ok and Frank got up, telling Rollie he'd either see him at his place or he'd call.  Mira walked her fellow detective to the door and spoke softly to him for a few minutes before he left.

        Heading back to the workstation Mira saw that Angie was heading upstairs and was gesturing for Rollie to join her.
        ' I'll keep watch down here, if the door goes I'll answer it' Mira said, watching them go.
        ' Right, thanks Mira' Rollie called.

         Angela worked hard, taking comfort from Rollie just being there.  He in turn sat and watched, seeing how she manipulated the code, reaffirming every detail of her face in his memory.
         Occasionally Rollie would glance at the folder containing the work he had already planned out for the upcoming movie.  The way he'd set up the effects had impressed the head coordinator and that in turn had thrown more of the unclaimed jobs his way.
 
        The rest of the day flew by and Rollie hoped that Senjari's second device would prove functional, they only had tomorrow before the shoot started and he needed Angela to be sure by then, as much for his sanity as for the effect on the business if she wasn't.

        Rollie had moved downstairs and helped Mira cook up a quick meal for dinner.  No one really felt all that hungry so they decided to keep it simple.
        It was much later when Frank arrived back at the loft.  He called his presence up the stairs to where Rollie and Angie had returned after the meal, leaving Mira downstairs watching the TV.  After a few minutes, Rollie came down the steps followed by Angie who followed him over to the door and whispered something to him that set him smiling as he left, heading to Frank's car and away, waving as they left Brewery Lane.

        Mira watched as Angie moved back inside, a small glimmer of her former self showing through.  Before she could head back upstairs, Mira put a hand on her friends arm, stopping her.
        ' You need some sleep Angela.  Rollie will need you at your best on set and you can't do that if you're asleep'
        ' I just want to get this program finished as soon as I can'
        ' I know, but what if you make a mistake because you're so tired, then it'll take even longer'
        ' I guess'
        ' Rollie said Senjari won't be finished until tomorrow afternoon at best, it won't make any difference if you get to bed now and finish it in the morning'
        ' I think I'd rather just get it done'

         Mira looked at her friend and decided, she really needed this to be a good night's sleep and she couldn’t do that if she stayed up half the night doing what would probably only take a few hours in the morning when she was thinking more clearly.
        ' You know, you're starting to look worn out Ange.  If you want to catch Rollie's eye you should take better care of yourself' Mira finished, wondering what effect it would have.
         Angie turned to Mira with an unimpressed expression ' Rollie doesn't care, he loves ME, what I look like doesn't matter.  If you're desperate enough to try that one on me though I guess I should take an early night, if only to keep you off my case'
        ' You sure about that Angela?  That he doesn't care about looks… all guys do'
        ' He doesn't.  Remember Danni?  He was quick enough to dump her when he found they didn't really mesh'
        ' I heard she dumped him'
        ' That's what the media would say, they couldn’t believe anyone would dump her'
        ' Well, ok, maybe Rollie's the exception.  You were going to bed right?'
        ' Ok, I'm GOING' Angie said, laughing as she headed up the stairs, thinking that Mira acted a lot like her father had, once he'd made up his mind that she was meant to be in bed he'd keep on until she was.

        Angie headed for the shower, taking a relaxing shower before heading over to the long bed, snuggling down beneath the covers and not realising when after only a few moments she drifted off to sleep.