Fake Reflection

Kimmie hummed softly to herself as she vacuumed up the popcorn from last night’s movie night. It was a zombie movie, and Syndy and Zacky got into an argument about the realism of a scene. Johnny had to put in his two cents about it being a zombie movie, how real can it be, and got two buckets of popcorn dumped on his head. Kimmie found it entertaining, they pick on him a lot, and he’s always a great sport about it all. She has been spending a lot more time at the mansion with Matt. Pretty much everyone is letting her use their names, except Gates and Syndy.

Matt told her that they have friends that they’ve known for over 10 years that still don’t use Syn’s name. Syndy was just a matter of time. Kimmie’s noticed she doesn’t watch her as much anymore. They’ve actually have had some great conversations. She’s been very nice, and hasn’t made her feel at all unwelcome, not like that first night at the beach. Matt told her to giver her time. He knows Tammy doesn’t trust her. Brian told him. It was no surprise to him, and he told her not to take it personally. Syndy doesn’t trust anyone at first, but she’s had a rough history, and trust can always be earned. He’s never gone into detail about her, but Kimmie can see the respect he has for her.

Kimmie shut off the vacuum, and unplugged it. A pair of strong hands gripped her wrists, bringing her hands behind her. One hand went over her mouth, the other holding her wrists as she was roughly pushed up against the wall. Kimmie’s heart started to race, but it wasn’t panic or fear. She knew exactly who it was, and she fucking loved it when he did this shit. “You going to stay quiet like a good little girl if I move my hand?” his deep voice whispered, sending shivers down her spine. Kimmie nodded, pushing herself back against him. Matt moved his hand, and the hair off her neck, “Are you staying tonight?” he asked as he trailed kisses down her neck, and moving his hands to her hips. “I am now.” she sighed out with a soft smile.

Matt let out a small chuckle, and turned her to face him. “That’s good because Lilly already decided her and Jasper were having a sleep over.” he said with a wide smile. “Did she now?” Kimmie asked with a small laugh. Matt nodded. Kimmie has been bringing him with her to work. It was Matt’s idea in case she stayed. Him and Lilly have become great friends, and he usually sleeps next to her bed when they stay. “Well then I guess I really have no choice.” she said. Matt grinned, and picked her up. She wrapped her legs around him as he pushed her back up against the wall. He pressed his lips to hers, and she wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him closer to her. She parted her lips allowing him to deepen the kiss as she started to grind against him a little. Matt let out a throaty growl, and broke the kiss. “Damn it woman, don’t do that. I have a meeting in a minute.” he said. Kimmie pouted a little, and Matt smirked. “It won’t be long, and I’ll be free the rest of the day.” he told her putting her back on her feet. Kimmie smiled, “I guess I can wait then.” she said before giving him another kiss.

They walked out of the in home theater hand in hand, and Matt gave her one more kiss before he had to go. Kimmie let out a content sigh as she watched him walk away. Damn he had a great ass. Kimmie shook her head of the dirty thoughts dancing around, and suddenly felt eyes on her. She has almost gotten use to not feeling like she was being watched. Kimmie turned expecting to see Syndy. Instead she met the disapproving eyes of Shane. He was a little further down the hall. She had forgotten he was on house duty today. They haven’t spoken much these past few weeks. All her spare time has been occupied by Matt, and she can’t exactly bring her cop phone with her.

Kimmie turned, and walked away. She didn’t really need a lecture from him right now. She knows what he’ll say “He’s a criminal Kimmie, he’ll only hurt you Kimmie, you’re here to do a job Kimmie, blah, blah, blah Kimmie,” She really wasn’t in the mood to listen to him. Kimmie walked past the dinning room and kitchen, hearing music coming from the music room. She paused, and peeked in. Syndy and Lilly sat at the piano, Jasper sitting on the floor next to them, his tail wagging lazily. Kimmie smiled a little at the sight before turning away, and heading towards the utility closet.

She was about to cross the hall when she stopped, and quickly hid behind the wall at the hall entrance. Kimmie glanced around the corner, and her eyes widened a little. What the hell was Emily doing? Kimmie watched as she fiddled with something in the lock of the computer room. She couldn’t believe what she was seeing. Matt was just in his office, and could come out at any moment, and catch her. Kimmie hid back behind the wall. She had to tell someone. They obviously weren’t allowed in there for a reason, and she was obviously up to something. She couldn’t go to Matt. She would have to walk right past her. Syndy, she was just in the other room.

Kimmie walked quickly and quietly back to the music room. She walked up to Syndy and tapped her on the shoulder. Tammy looked up at her, seeing the urgency in Jena’s eyes. “I need to talk to you.” Kimmie said. Tammy nodded, “Practice what I showed you sweetie.” she said to Lilly before getting up, and bringing Jena over to the door. “What is it?” she asked in a hushed tone. “It’s Emily,” Kimmie whispered watching Syndy’s eyes narrow, “ I think she’s trying to pick the lock on the computer room.” she told her. Kimmie saw anger flash in her eyes before they quickly softened, “Lilly sweetie, why don’t you show Jena all the stuff you’ve learned.” she said walking over to her daughter. “Okay mommy.” she said getting up and grabbing Kimmie’s hand, and pulling her towards the piano. “Stay with her please.” Syndy told her, before walking out of the room, closing the door behind her. Kimmie sat next to Lilly on the bench as the little girl started to play, but her mind wouldn’t let her concentrate. She really hoped she didn’t just get Emily killed.

Tammy peeked down the hall just as Emily got the door unlocked. She smirked, and hid against the wall waiting to hear the door close. The door softly latched, and Tammy peeked around to see an empty hallway. She walked down the hall past the computer room, and turned to the infirmary. She had time. Emily may have gotten in, but she can’t get out. The door automatically locks when it closes, and your hand prints are needed to get out. There is no lock to pick on the inside. “Hey Johnny.” Tammy greeted him as she walked in. “What’s up?” he asked looking up from his desk. “I need something that will knock Emily out for about an hour.” she told him. Johny chuckled and stood, “She finally get in there?” he asked walking over to a cabinet. “Yep, picked the lock.” Johnny pulled out an already filled, capped syringe, he had prepared for the occasion. “Thank you.” she said taking the needle from him.

Tammy left the infirmary, and headed to Matt’s office. She opened the door without knocking, and instantly locked eyes with Matt. She motioned him over with her head. “Excuse me for a moment.” he told the man he was meeting with. He stood, and followed Tammy leaving the man with Brian. It had to be important. Tammy doesn’t just walk in unless she’s expected. Even when the door is open slightly, she’ll still knocked before pushing it open. He followed her to the computer room immediately knowing.

Tammy unlocked the door, and pushed it open, “Well, well finally made it in here I see.” Matt said as Emily jumped, and turned to face him. She stood frozen eyes wide with fear, not noticing Tammy move behind her. “What are you doing in here?” Matt asked low face nothing but serious. Emily didn’t answer. “Not talking?” he asked cocking a brow. Emily remained silent, fear keeping her from speaking. Matt looked at Tammy, and she yanked the cap off the syringe with her teeth sinking the needle into Emily’s neck. They let her fall, unconscious to the floor, and started to look around. “Looks like she was about to upload something.” Tammy said noticing a box on one of the computer monitors. She clicked the cancel button as Matt opened the closet that had all of Jimmy’s servers.

He noticed a flash drive in a port, and pulled it out. Matt pulled his phone out of his pocket as he closed the closet door, and called Jimmy. “Hey, I need you to get back here.” Matt said when he answered. “Already headed that way.” Jimmy told him. “ Good, Emily got in, and was trying to upload something,’ Matt started to explain, “ I found a flash drive plugged into a port.” he said. “Okay, leave it there, and I’ll look at it when I get there. Should be there in about 10.” Jimmy told him. “Alright later.” Matt said ending the call.

Matt placed the flash drive on Jimmy’s desk, and knelt down to pick up Emily. Tammy put her palm against the reader, and opened the door, as Matt tossed her over his shoulder. He followed her to the basement door, and she peeked around to make sure the door on the music room was still closed. “What are you looking at?” he asked as she opened the door, and they started down the stairs. “Just making sure the door was still closed to the music room,” she said placing a finger on a reader under the fourth stair closest to the floor. A shelf full of dumbbells moved away from the wall, and slid to the side revealing a hall. “Why?” he asked as they walked to the first room on the right. “Lilly’s in there with Jena,” Tammy said unlocking the door, “She’s the one that saw Emily.” she said as Matt placed Emily on a cot against the wall. They didn’t need to chain her up. It was like a prison cell only with a heavy steel door instead of bars. There was even a toilet and sink. Three rooms like that lined the right side of the hidden hall. Zacky, and Jimmy’s workshops are down here to on the left, and a shooting range at the end, completely hidden away behind a shelf full of dumbbells. “She did?” Matt questioned as they left the room locking it behind him. Tammy nodded, and Matt smiled. “You really like her don’t you?” she asked placing her finger over the sensor, closing the door. “Yea I do.” he confessed with a smile. “Well I’m glad you’re happy. I suppose I can allow it.” she said with a grin as they climbed the stairs. “Oh I‘m sorry did I ask for your permission?” Matt sarcastically asked with a smirk. “No you didn’t, but I’ll let it slide this time. DON’T let it happen again.” Tammy replied playfully poking his chest. “Yes ma’am, so sorry ma’am, won’t happen again I promise.” he said with a roll of his eyes, and turning to walk back to his office. “Better not! There will be consequences next time!” she called after him earning an over the shoulder finger.

Tammy chuckled, and turned to head to the music room. She opened the door to see Lilly banging on Jimmy’s drums with no real beat. She’s probably the only one he won’t snap in half for touching them. Jena was watching with a wide entertained smile as the little girl went to town on the drums. Tammy walked over to her, “Thanks for staying with her.” she said when Jen looked up at her. “No problem,” she said standing, “I think she entertained me more than I did her.” she said the smile still on her face. “Yea she can be pretty entertaining.” Tammy said. Kimmie turned to go back to work, but stopped. She was just too curious about what happened with Emily. “Hey Syndy,” she said turning back to face her, “Everything okay?” she asked kind of unsure if she should. “Yea, everything is fine. Emily won’t be with us anymore if that’s what you’re wondering.” Syndy said. Kimmie wasn’t entirely sure what she meant by that. Did the kill her already? She wasn’t gone very long. Maybe they just fired her. Kimmie nodded, and headed for the door again. “Hey Jena,” Syndy said stopping her. Kimmie looked at her. “You can call me Tammy.”

Notes

Looks like she's earned someone else trust. Keep digging that hole deeper....