When Evil Prevails

Section 12

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.
 

         Senjari looked down at the P.D.A and the locater system he had designed, he'd made a second copy of the devices and intended to make some more, Rollie was bound to want some more.  The locater seemed to be working fine now, he'd tested it on himself several times and each time it worked better, his tinkering on it was increasing its sensitivity.  He'd drop them off early, before Tyler left for work.
 

        Rollie awoke with a yawn, it was still early, but today was the start of the new film, The film that would boost their business name way up there.  Turning he looked down at his partner, the blanket still covered them both and her head rested easily on his shoulder.  With his free hand he reached out, lightly brushing her hair from her eyes, her long slightly curled lashes dark against her skin.  Gently stroking the blonde hair he felt something relaxing in him, a wary sort of feeling, like he wasn't really wanted, that was his biggest fear… that she would leave him.
        He was still stroking her hair when he realised she was awake and her beautiful blue eyes were gazing up at him, a small shy smile blossomed into a bigger one as his eyes locked to hers.
        ' Morning Angela'
        ' Morning Rollie' she replied, there were no doubts about it this time, they'd talked about things there was no way Loubar could have known.

         He smiled at that and tightened his one arm embrace, pulling her closer.  She leant into him, into the embrace, tightening her own hold and when she looked up again she saw the release it had brought him, this was what trust was about.
        ' I need you Angie, I really do.  When I think of how close I came to losing you…' he trailed off, he could see she wanted to say something.
        ' I need you too Rollie.  We've been friends a long time but I guess you know how I really feel about you, and the other night you said some things…'
        ' I meant every word Angela.  I love you, I do' Rollie answered.
        ' Me too Rollie' Angie answered while moving up, into a sitting position, bringing them closer.

         Neither of them knew who really initiated the kiss, it just happened, and it was wonderful.  Rollie's eyes were wide open and Angela knew that this was the Rollie she'd always known, as they moved apart, breathless and silent, eyes only for the other.  Loubar's kiss had been perfunctory, nice when she'd thought it was Rollie, but nothing like what she'd dreamed it would be like, this kiss was so much more, as though Rollie was trying to prove he could equal her dreams, he was doing a good job.
        ' Why didn't we do this thirteen years ago Ange?' Rollie asked with a smile, gently running a hand through her hair before taking her hand in his own.
        ' Probably because my dad would have killed you if you'd tried' Angie answered with a grin he knew so well, the one that said she was playing with him.
        ' Ok, how about seven years ago?' Rollie asked, he couldn't believe he'd wasted his life with Taya, with Luce and Danni and the other casual flings when all the time… Angie had been waiting.
        ' Don't think I wasn't tempted, but you were going through all that mess with Taya and I didn't think it would be right'

         Rollie shook his head, she knew everything, he hadn't hidden anything about that from her, she had been the only one that had understood, that had talked to him and helped him get over it.  If she'd left it to Leo Rollie suspected he'd be buried up to his eyeballs in alcohol every day for the rest of his life.
        ' So why didn't you ever say anything Ange?' Rollie asked ' It's not like I've had a steady date all these years'
        ' I was hoping you'd see it.  That you might feel something and you know…'
        ' You wanted me to make the first move?'
        ' Yeah I guess so, that way I'd know I wasn't making a fool of myself'
        ' You never liked it when that happened'
        ' I still don't'
        ' What about your dates?'
        ' You had dates too.  Mine didn't really make the grade, you know I hardly got past the first few dates with most of them.  Guess I was trying to find one like you'
        ' You could have asked me Ange.  You definitely would have had my attention'
        ' Yeah well we got around to it'
        ' So what now?  What does this change?'
        ' I don't know' Angie answered ' Means I don't have to go on any more of Luce's blind dates'
        ' and I don't have to put up with any more fawning actresses or actress want to be's huh'
        ' or policewomen or female FBI agents'
        ' ok Ange we can stop now'
        ' Make me, I'm just getting warmed up.  I've got a list you know'

         Rollie shut her up.  The kiss lasted even longer than the first and by the time they pulled apart Angie was gasping.
        ' Ok, that was better.  Remember that's a good way to shut me up'
        ' Angie…'
        ' Yes?'
        ' Shut up' Rollie answered with a smile and hugged her close, Loubar might have almost ruined it, but he hadn't, finally he had something he could do something about and it would make them both feel better.  They sat there, together, for some time knowing that soon enough they'd have to move.

        ' Guess it's time to get ready huh?' Angela asked, still firmly wrapped by Rollie's arms.
        ' Yeah, but we'll face it together Ange'
 

        Angela picked up the P.D.A and the detector unit and put them in the van, she was sure Mira would be all over her about using them.  She'd do it, Rollie had agreed and said that he didn't mind, he'd rather have her safe than take short cuts with security.

        Rollie had made breakfast while she'd gotten ready and changed and she'd tidied up while he did the same.  Walking across the loft she watched him pick Bluey up off the floor and carry him to the van.
        ' Ready?' he asked walking up to her, closer than would have felt comfortable a few days ago.
        ' Let's go Rol, can't keep Mr Spielberg waiting now can we?'
        ' Well we could…' Rollie started with a smile ' but I guess we'd better not'

         Angie threw him a smile and climbed into the van, taking her seat in the back while he took the wheel and guided them through the busy city streets.
 

         Frank and Mira were waiting at the gate as the FX van arrived and climbed inside as Rollie opened the door.
        ' Hi guys, ready for an exciting day sitting around doing nothing?' Rollie asked in a jovial voice.

         Frank looked at his friend, frowning slightly, Rollie was in a much better mood than he had been.  ' Got a P.D.A?  I thought it would be good if Mira and I both had one as well as Angie' he asked.
        ' Yeah, Senjari bought another around, and another sensor unit for the loft' Rollie answered, knowing this was how life was going to be from now on, or at least until they caught Loubar or until he caught them.
        ' Guess we'd better make sure first that this is Rollie' Mira said lifting the P.D.A.
        ' It is Mira' Angie answered shooting Rollie a smile.
        ' Let's be sure'

         Frank took the picture and a few seconds later the results were in, it was Rollie.
        ' Happy?' Rollie asked.
        ' I am' Angie answered, turning on the computer and bringing up the list of things she had to get through.
        ' I'd better get to the set.  Frank, give me a hand with some of this stuff' Rollie said lifting a large heavy box down.
        ' Great, back to being a labourer, I used to do this in my uncle's restaurant' Frank grimaced and hefted the box showing surprising strength.
        ' Well I'm not going to let you sit around.  I need all the help I can get since Angie's going to be working with the computer people again'
        ' Yeah yeah, any excuse to get me involved'
        ' You were the one who wanted to keep an eye on me Frank, it's only your own fault' Rollie said as they started across the set.
        ' No, it's Loubar's.  If it wasn't for him we wouldn't have a problem'
 

        ' Why were you so tough on Rollie this morning?  Because he didn't call you last night?  Or because I stayed there with him?'
        ' No, because I don't want what happened to you to happen again.  I know you and Rollie are good friends but even you couldn't tell them apart… I just think you should take it slowly'

         Angela looked angrily at Mira and turned back to the console, starting on the first of several projects that were her part in the movie making experience.  She wasn't going to let Mira ruin this, no way.

         Mira saw the way Angie reacted and thought how careless that last remark had been, like she was going to let it happen again anyway.  She had been through enough and was trying to put it behind her and here she was waving it back and forth like a flag.
        ' Sorry Angie, I'm just worried with Loubar showing up again and suddenly Rollie's attitude is changing every time I see him'
        ' Isn't he entitled to be happy or angry or fed up with how people are treating him?  If I had to go through what he does every time you see him I'd be long gone'
        ' Of course he is… just be careful Angie, anyway I don't think you'd run away either, you're too strong, besides, Rollie wouldn't want that'
        ' Mira, this almost killed our friendship, Rollie's and mine.  If you knew him better you'd know why… he blames himself, he always does when things go wrong and people get hurt, especially me.  Last night we talked, like we haven't since before that night, we started building our friendship again, our trust in each other'

         Mira watched her friend as she explained, she knew Rollie took it personally if something went wrong with what he did, and if someone got hurt even worse.  She remembered the time Angie had been caught in an explosion and how Rollie had been, devastated and so determined to get the guy who did it he would have done it alone.
        ' and you trust him?  Enough to do without these?' Mira asked holding up a P.D.A.
        ' I said we're starting Mira.  We're back on the ground floor after living for so long in the penthouse' Angie answered ' Look, I've really got to get this done' she finished, turning back to the computer.
 

         Frank watched shaking his head as Rollie calmly set another explosive pack for the shoot, he'd been working with another FX group and since it was heading onto lunchtime the others had disappeared.
        ' Isn't it time for a break Rollie?'
        ' This shot gets done this afternoon Frank.  If it doesn't go right we're going to look like incompetents.  I'm going to check every one of these before I go'
        ' Even theirs?'
        ' Yes.  Look Frank, when Manny died that scared me, that stunt wasn't safe, but we weren't sure that it wouldn't work, the director forced us.  Every time I use explosives now I take the time to make sure they are set right, especially when Angie's around, seeing me go like her dad would…' he muttered off, shaking his head.
        ' Anything I can do?'
        ' Yeah, come over here and have a look'

         Rollie showed Frank how the device should be set, telling him that if he saw any and he wasn't sure to call him.  Rollie went over them all just in case and found that the couple that were out were the only ones, Frank had found one of them.

         By about one o'clock Rollie was satisfied with the job and turned to his new partner.
        ' Ok, this looks good now.  Wait a sec' Rollie finished ' Ok Rob, you can close it up now' he called to the security guard ' Don't let anyone in, if someone wants access tell them to see me'
        ' You got it Tyler' Rob replied, he'd worked with Tyler a few times and knew the man enough to know he'd have a reason.
        ' Oh, if you see me coming down here, I want you to call Frank here if he's not with me ok?'
        ' Why?  Wait, don't answer, I'll do it'
        ' Thanks' Rollie finished ' Ok Frank, lets get some grub'