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"Good luck with that." Marc giggled as he grabbed a second coffee mug and filled it with black coffee before heading through the living room out to the back deck. Once he opened the door and realized Danny wasn't on the deck, Marc put the two mugs on the table and sighed in relief once he saw Danny sitting down on the beach. Not wanting to startle him, Marc grabbed the two mugs and loudly walked down the steps to the deck.
"Noah made something for you." Marc said once Danny finally turned to look at his brother, revealing that he had recently been crying. "Danny? What's wrong?"
Danny: Crying? Why am I crying in this scene?
Jeff: Don't worry, there's a reason.
"Nothing." Danny sniffled as he wiped at his eyes and accepted the mug. "Well, nothing serious."
"Wanna talk about it?" Marc asked softly as he took a seat in the sand. "I can listen unless you just wanna be alone bro."
"Where's Kevin's imprint right now?" Danny asked quickly, almost cutting Marc off.
Danny: Oh no... You're not...
"Oh, um... He's in the terminal at the hospital right now. That room is secure, he's safe. I promise." Marc replied quickly. "Is that what has you upset? I mean I can bring him home if you want me to."
"No." Danny answered as he took a sip from his mug and then stared out over the bay. "That's not it at all."
Danny: Oh come on Jeff! You said this wasn't going to happen!
Jeff: No I didn't. I just said it wouldn't happen like we originally planned.
"Is something wrong then? I mean if it's because he's not online yet, we can delay construction for a few days. I can get Billy to come back and we can spend a few days getting his imprint ready for the upgraded body." Marc said as he tried to project as much hope in his voice as possible. "It wouldn't be a problem. Just give the word."
Danny: Dude! I give the word, right?
"No." Danny said as fresh tears began to stream down his cheeks. "I want his imprint destroyed. I can't do this to him."
To Be Continued…
Danny: WHAT?!? Oh come on! Why there!?! Change that!
Jeff: Sorry, already saved. *Grin*
Danny: You suck! Omigod you soooo suck! I hope you get tons of hate mail!