Waste
It's All A Part Of The Job
When the guys were finished working on their music, they all came over to my house for a good night of barbecue and a few drinks but none of my pregnant sister. I gave her some water but she did eat the hell out of the steaks I had grilled. I know she has an appetite during this pregnancy but she's been eating a lot more and according to Jimmy, he's had to get up several times in the middle of the night all week to go and get her something she was craving but he loves it. He loves keeping Felicity happy and that keeps me happy. After the barbecue, Brian stayed over to just spend some alone time with me and I don't mean in that way. I haven't had sex with Brian yet and I can tell he's wanting too so bad but he's waiting for me to be ready. He's such a sweet man. We cuddle up on the couch after he helped me clean up everything and we just watched movies. I loved being in Brian's arms. He's so strong and loving and would protect me against anything.
His hands gently rubbed on my sides which was slowly putting me to sleep but before I could there was a knock at the door.
"I'll get it sweetheart. You just relax." Brian said smiling. I gave him a kiss and he got up and left the living room. I sat up on the couch as I heard several pairs of footsteps coming towards the living room. I looked over at the doorway and seen Dante, John, Mike, and Jacob. I knew what that meant.
"We have a job don't we?" I asked as they sat down. Brian came back into the living room with beers for them which they gladly took.
"Yeah we do. There will be a jet waiting to take us to Washington DC at 6 am sharp where President Halverson will be briefing us."
"You all don't know where you're going?" Brian asked as he pulled me close to his side.
"Not yet. We will in the morning. I have a feeling we'll be overseas again."
"Why do you say that?" Brian asked confused.
"The last time we went over there, some of the people over there didn't like the fact that the United States was inferring in the curing of the dead."
"Yeah and not only did we have to ask their government officials to step in help us keep the people at bay, we had to deal with large Packs. I don't understand some of the people over there. They want this cure to be put on the dead so the people won't be suffering but then they don't think it's humane. I know they jerk around and act like they're dying but hello...they're already dead." I explained rubbing my forehead in frustration.
"That's stupid! They want it but it has to be humane?"
"They would think the cure if humane if they have seen half the shit we dealt with." I said sighing but I knew there was nothing we could do but just go in and do the job and get a little bit of praise of the government of the country.
"Yeah I know but half those people would rather blow their own brains out than kill someone who's already dead."
"Anyways, are you guys staying over here so we can get an early start?" I asked sitting up and yawning slightly.
"If that's alright with you Serenity."
"You all know where the guest bedrooms are so help yourself." I said nodding with a smile.
"Thanks. We'll just go out and get our things." I nodded and I watched the 4 men leave the room and then the door shutting behind them.
"I wonder how long you'll be gone."
"I don't really know sweetheart. It could be 3 days or it could be 2 weeks." I said laying my head on his shoulder. He wrapped his strong arm around me and lightly kissed the top of my head.
"How about we get to bed?" I nodded and stood to my feet along with Brian just as the others came into the house with their back packs and duffle bags full of weapons. We walked behind them as we went up the stairs. Brian and I said a quick goodnight to them before going into my room. I grabbed some clothes from the closet and went into the bathroom to change. When I came out, Brian was already laying in bed with his shirt off. I smiled inwardly and climbed into the bed next to him. I set my alarm clock for 4 am so I would have enough time to pack and eat before heading out to the airport. I cuddled up against Brian laying my head on his chest. He rubbed my back softly and I closed my eyes feeling the power of sleep starting to take its toll on me. Before I knew it, I was dozed off into the dreamless sleep.
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My alarm clock blared with the annoying beeping sound and I groaned into a warm chest. I looked over at the clock as it read 4AM and I knew I had to get up. I pulled myself out of bed careful not to wake up Brian and I went to my closet and grabbed my uniform. I went into the bathroom locking the door behind me and turning on the shower. I undressed as I let the water heat up and I looked at myself in the mirror. I looked worn out but I really wasn't. I had slept good all through the night and hadn't been woken up with a dream which is surprising. I stepped into the shower and started washing my hair. I wonder where we're going this time. I hope it's not in the Middle East again. Those people are dick heads and don't want to listen to their government. They've al been briefed on the dangers the cure can do to the living but I guess they just don't give a shit. Oh well that's their loss.
I stepped out of the shower and dried off before pulling on my uniform. I ran my brush through my wet hair and I always let it air dry because it looked better that way. I think Brian liked it too. I left the bathroom and Brian was sitting up in the bed with the bedside lamp turned on.
"Why are you up Bri?" I asked as I went over to the closet and grabbed my back pack and duffle bag from the floor.
"I wanted to be up when you left." I smiled as I brought the bags out of the closet and Brian helped me pack all the clothes I had. I just wanted to be prepared for as long as we would be gone. I didn't want to pack 3 days of clothing and be there longer. I looked at the clock to see how much time I had before we had to leave and I had a good hour before I really needed to leave. Brian dressed in the same clothes he had on last night and carried my bags downstairs where Dante, John, Mike and Jacob were helping themselves in my kitchen. I grabbed a coffee cup and filled it with the rejuvenating liquid before going down to the basement. I took a mirror down from the wall and pushed the concealed button through the grooves and the wall parted. I grabbed some high power rifles, automatic rifles, my side arms with holster, and 4 boxes of ammunition including belts for my machine gun.
I grabbed my machine gun as I left the room and I slipped the button back up through the grooves and the door shut as quickly as it opened. I went back up the stairs and handed everyone their weapons and put the others in my duffle bag along with the ammo. I looked down at my cell phone and it was time to leave. I went over to Brian and wrapped my arms tightly around him. He leaned down and kissed me sweetly on the lips.
"I'll miss you baby."
"I will definately miss you too sweetheart. I will call you once I know where we're going." I said kissing him one last time before leaving the house. He helped me put my bags in the covered bed of my truck and I kissed him again.
"Don't forget to lock up when you leave sweetheart." I said shutting my door.
"I won't baby and please be careful."
"I'm always careful." I said smiling before starting the engine and backing out of the driveway. I squealed the tires and waved to him as I drove away from the house. I will miss Brian but this is all a part of the job. I have to go when they call me and I do enjoy getting paid for this. It didn't take long before I pulled up to the private airport and showed my ID to one of the security guards. I drove around to the hanger and parked my truck my personal parking space. We all got out and I grabbed the CDs I always brought with me. I loved bringing the Avenged albums. It always helped me get through the job and it keeps me from getting too homesick.
We boarded the jet with our bags and took our seats. I looked out the window as the jet sped down the runway and lifted into the air. I always hated when the jet would take off. I don't know why. I mean I should be used to it by now. The jet smoothed out and I took off the seatbelt.
"So where do you think we're headed to?" I asked moving my seat over to face the others.
"I have a strange feeling that we're going back to the Middle East. I'd hate to go back there for a third time because of those idiots."
"You aren't the only one Dante." Jacob said sighing.
"Where do you think we're going Serenity?"
"We've been all over Europe, Asia, and the Middle East...Maybe we'll be heading to Australia." I said shrugging my shoulders.
"That would be great! I mean it's warm there this time of year isn't it?"
"Yeah but we could be going to Africa, Iceland, or Greenland. Who knows until we get there." I said leaning back in the seat.
"Could be possible. So how are you and Brian?"
"We're great! We had a barbecue last night before you all came over." I said smiling.
"You didn't invite us! Oh I'm so hurt!"
"Oh shut up John. You all were busy remember?" I said rolling my eyes. They all looked like they were thinking and then a round of oh yeahs flooded the plane.
"How's your sister? I hear her baby is due sometime next month."
"Felicity has an appetite that would put all of you to shame. I grilled 15 steaks last night and she ate like 5 of them and that included the baked potato and coleslaw I fixed with it." I said laughing.
"Damn! Has Jimmy had to leave in the middle of the night to get her food cravings?"
"Every night for the past week. She's either wanted pickles and strawberry ice cream or chocolate cake with a peanut butter sandwich." I said scrunching my nose.
"She has some weird cravings."
"Tell me about it." I said chuckling.
"You know I thought Brian would have popped the question already."
"I know but I told him I'm in no hurry to get married and I think he's still not over his deseased wife. I mean I wouldn't be over something like that." I said popping my knuckles.
"What's it been? Almost 25 years since she died?"
"Some people take longer to heal Mike." I said glaring at him.
"I'm sorry Serenity. I didn't mean anything by that."
"It's alright. I kind of see what he's feeling. I mean I've lost 2 people really close to me and I haven't been able to get over it like I'd want too." I said as the fasten seatbelts sign lit up. I turned my chair back and locked it in place before putting my seatbelt on. I watched as the jet landed and came to a stop right outside a hanger. We grabbed our bags and left the jet where a Limo was parked and a nicely dressed man stood beside the open door. We all got in and the driver took us to the White House.
I always loved coming here. The White House was always filled with security but they knew all of us so we didn't have to be checked. One of the men took us to the Oval Office and President Halverson stood to his feet.
"Good morning Serenity, Dante, Mike, John, and Jacob. How are you all doing?"
"We're great Mr. President." I said shaking his hand. The other's shook his hand as well before he ushered us to be seated in front of his large desk.
"So where are we going this time?"
"You'll be heading out to Australia tomorrow morning. I have the things you'll need for the cure down in the underground so you'll be able to get it made and I'll be supplying the C4 to put around the glass boxes. From the report I got last night from Andrew Broadson, the most infected area is in Sydney but to make sure there aren't any more lurking around the country, I've had their military set up flags on the places where they want you to place the cure bombs." President Halverson explained as he handed each of us satelite pictures of the different flags.
"Have the citizens been notified about the cure?"
"They have combed the entire area and put people in secured bunkers so they won't be affected by the cure." he said nodding.
"I guess we need to get to work Mr. President."
"Yes Ma'am and I've had the guest rooms set up here so you all won't have to go to hotels. I'll see you all back in this office at 2 am. Your flight will be at 4 so you'll be able to get there when it's daylight." he said standing to his feet and coming around his desk. We all stood up and grabbed our bags.
"Will we have the same equipment as last time?"
"Yes and more boxes of ammunition and rations of food." he said and we left his office and the same man who led us to the Oval Office led us down to the underground to begin working on the cure. I just want to get this over with so I can get back home and be with Brian and my sister.
His hands gently rubbed on my sides which was slowly putting me to sleep but before I could there was a knock at the door.
"I'll get it sweetheart. You just relax." Brian said smiling. I gave him a kiss and he got up and left the living room. I sat up on the couch as I heard several pairs of footsteps coming towards the living room. I looked over at the doorway and seen Dante, John, Mike, and Jacob. I knew what that meant.
"We have a job don't we?" I asked as they sat down. Brian came back into the living room with beers for them which they gladly took.
"Yeah we do. There will be a jet waiting to take us to Washington DC at 6 am sharp where President Halverson will be briefing us."
"You all don't know where you're going?" Brian asked as he pulled me close to his side.
"Not yet. We will in the morning. I have a feeling we'll be overseas again."
"Why do you say that?" Brian asked confused.
"The last time we went over there, some of the people over there didn't like the fact that the United States was inferring in the curing of the dead."
"Yeah and not only did we have to ask their government officials to step in help us keep the people at bay, we had to deal with large Packs. I don't understand some of the people over there. They want this cure to be put on the dead so the people won't be suffering but then they don't think it's humane. I know they jerk around and act like they're dying but hello...they're already dead." I explained rubbing my forehead in frustration.
"That's stupid! They want it but it has to be humane?"
"They would think the cure if humane if they have seen half the shit we dealt with." I said sighing but I knew there was nothing we could do but just go in and do the job and get a little bit of praise of the government of the country.
"Yeah I know but half those people would rather blow their own brains out than kill someone who's already dead."
"Anyways, are you guys staying over here so we can get an early start?" I asked sitting up and yawning slightly.
"If that's alright with you Serenity."
"You all know where the guest bedrooms are so help yourself." I said nodding with a smile.
"Thanks. We'll just go out and get our things." I nodded and I watched the 4 men leave the room and then the door shutting behind them.
"I wonder how long you'll be gone."
"I don't really know sweetheart. It could be 3 days or it could be 2 weeks." I said laying my head on his shoulder. He wrapped his strong arm around me and lightly kissed the top of my head.
"How about we get to bed?" I nodded and stood to my feet along with Brian just as the others came into the house with their back packs and duffle bags full of weapons. We walked behind them as we went up the stairs. Brian and I said a quick goodnight to them before going into my room. I grabbed some clothes from the closet and went into the bathroom to change. When I came out, Brian was already laying in bed with his shirt off. I smiled inwardly and climbed into the bed next to him. I set my alarm clock for 4 am so I would have enough time to pack and eat before heading out to the airport. I cuddled up against Brian laying my head on his chest. He rubbed my back softly and I closed my eyes feeling the power of sleep starting to take its toll on me. Before I knew it, I was dozed off into the dreamless sleep.
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My alarm clock blared with the annoying beeping sound and I groaned into a warm chest. I looked over at the clock as it read 4AM and I knew I had to get up. I pulled myself out of bed careful not to wake up Brian and I went to my closet and grabbed my uniform. I went into the bathroom locking the door behind me and turning on the shower. I undressed as I let the water heat up and I looked at myself in the mirror. I looked worn out but I really wasn't. I had slept good all through the night and hadn't been woken up with a dream which is surprising. I stepped into the shower and started washing my hair. I wonder where we're going this time. I hope it's not in the Middle East again. Those people are dick heads and don't want to listen to their government. They've al been briefed on the dangers the cure can do to the living but I guess they just don't give a shit. Oh well that's their loss.
I stepped out of the shower and dried off before pulling on my uniform. I ran my brush through my wet hair and I always let it air dry because it looked better that way. I think Brian liked it too. I left the bathroom and Brian was sitting up in the bed with the bedside lamp turned on.
"Why are you up Bri?" I asked as I went over to the closet and grabbed my back pack and duffle bag from the floor.
"I wanted to be up when you left." I smiled as I brought the bags out of the closet and Brian helped me pack all the clothes I had. I just wanted to be prepared for as long as we would be gone. I didn't want to pack 3 days of clothing and be there longer. I looked at the clock to see how much time I had before we had to leave and I had a good hour before I really needed to leave. Brian dressed in the same clothes he had on last night and carried my bags downstairs where Dante, John, Mike and Jacob were helping themselves in my kitchen. I grabbed a coffee cup and filled it with the rejuvenating liquid before going down to the basement. I took a mirror down from the wall and pushed the concealed button through the grooves and the wall parted. I grabbed some high power rifles, automatic rifles, my side arms with holster, and 4 boxes of ammunition including belts for my machine gun.
I grabbed my machine gun as I left the room and I slipped the button back up through the grooves and the door shut as quickly as it opened. I went back up the stairs and handed everyone their weapons and put the others in my duffle bag along with the ammo. I looked down at my cell phone and it was time to leave. I went over to Brian and wrapped my arms tightly around him. He leaned down and kissed me sweetly on the lips.
"I'll miss you baby."
"I will definately miss you too sweetheart. I will call you once I know where we're going." I said kissing him one last time before leaving the house. He helped me put my bags in the covered bed of my truck and I kissed him again.
"Don't forget to lock up when you leave sweetheart." I said shutting my door.
"I won't baby and please be careful."
"I'm always careful." I said smiling before starting the engine and backing out of the driveway. I squealed the tires and waved to him as I drove away from the house. I will miss Brian but this is all a part of the job. I have to go when they call me and I do enjoy getting paid for this. It didn't take long before I pulled up to the private airport and showed my ID to one of the security guards. I drove around to the hanger and parked my truck my personal parking space. We all got out and I grabbed the CDs I always brought with me. I loved bringing the Avenged albums. It always helped me get through the job and it keeps me from getting too homesick.
We boarded the jet with our bags and took our seats. I looked out the window as the jet sped down the runway and lifted into the air. I always hated when the jet would take off. I don't know why. I mean I should be used to it by now. The jet smoothed out and I took off the seatbelt.
"So where do you think we're headed to?" I asked moving my seat over to face the others.
"I have a strange feeling that we're going back to the Middle East. I'd hate to go back there for a third time because of those idiots."
"You aren't the only one Dante." Jacob said sighing.
"Where do you think we're going Serenity?"
"We've been all over Europe, Asia, and the Middle East...Maybe we'll be heading to Australia." I said shrugging my shoulders.
"That would be great! I mean it's warm there this time of year isn't it?"
"Yeah but we could be going to Africa, Iceland, or Greenland. Who knows until we get there." I said leaning back in the seat.
"Could be possible. So how are you and Brian?"
"We're great! We had a barbecue last night before you all came over." I said smiling.
"You didn't invite us! Oh I'm so hurt!"
"Oh shut up John. You all were busy remember?" I said rolling my eyes. They all looked like they were thinking and then a round of oh yeahs flooded the plane.
"How's your sister? I hear her baby is due sometime next month."
"Felicity has an appetite that would put all of you to shame. I grilled 15 steaks last night and she ate like 5 of them and that included the baked potato and coleslaw I fixed with it." I said laughing.
"Damn! Has Jimmy had to leave in the middle of the night to get her food cravings?"
"Every night for the past week. She's either wanted pickles and strawberry ice cream or chocolate cake with a peanut butter sandwich." I said scrunching my nose.
"She has some weird cravings."
"Tell me about it." I said chuckling.
"You know I thought Brian would have popped the question already."
"I know but I told him I'm in no hurry to get married and I think he's still not over his deseased wife. I mean I wouldn't be over something like that." I said popping my knuckles.
"What's it been? Almost 25 years since she died?"
"Some people take longer to heal Mike." I said glaring at him.
"I'm sorry Serenity. I didn't mean anything by that."
"It's alright. I kind of see what he's feeling. I mean I've lost 2 people really close to me and I haven't been able to get over it like I'd want too." I said as the fasten seatbelts sign lit up. I turned my chair back and locked it in place before putting my seatbelt on. I watched as the jet landed and came to a stop right outside a hanger. We grabbed our bags and left the jet where a Limo was parked and a nicely dressed man stood beside the open door. We all got in and the driver took us to the White House.
I always loved coming here. The White House was always filled with security but they knew all of us so we didn't have to be checked. One of the men took us to the Oval Office and President Halverson stood to his feet.
"Good morning Serenity, Dante, Mike, John, and Jacob. How are you all doing?"
"We're great Mr. President." I said shaking his hand. The other's shook his hand as well before he ushered us to be seated in front of his large desk.
"So where are we going this time?"
"You'll be heading out to Australia tomorrow morning. I have the things you'll need for the cure down in the underground so you'll be able to get it made and I'll be supplying the C4 to put around the glass boxes. From the report I got last night from Andrew Broadson, the most infected area is in Sydney but to make sure there aren't any more lurking around the country, I've had their military set up flags on the places where they want you to place the cure bombs." President Halverson explained as he handed each of us satelite pictures of the different flags.
"Have the citizens been notified about the cure?"
"They have combed the entire area and put people in secured bunkers so they won't be affected by the cure." he said nodding.
"I guess we need to get to work Mr. President."
"Yes Ma'am and I've had the guest rooms set up here so you all won't have to go to hotels. I'll see you all back in this office at 2 am. Your flight will be at 4 so you'll be able to get there when it's daylight." he said standing to his feet and coming around his desk. We all stood up and grabbed our bags.
"Will we have the same equipment as last time?"
"Yes and more boxes of ammunition and rations of food." he said and we left his office and the same man who led us to the Oval Office led us down to the underground to begin working on the cure. I just want to get this over with so I can get back home and be with Brian and my sister.
Notes
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3/9/13