The Dustyist

After seeing Dimitri break a little back at the hospital she knew he would be more hurt than he already was before this happened. Thinking it best she drive Nora did so and she did notice him crying but she didn’t mention it, instead she tried comforting him the best she could behind the wheel by brushing her right hand through his hair and petting him.”You know, It’s never been easy for us. Growing up the way we did. You taking on responsibilities of your family at such a young age, practically robbed of our childhood by the jealous adults around us. Forced to grow up way too fast.  But even as babies we’ve been fighting; fighting to get here and fighting in this very moment to get where?” She glanced over at him. “As long as we’re alive we’ll be fighting; I’m glad it’s beside you cause it makes it worth it.”  she pulled his bad neck gently bringing him over to her. Nora parked the car in the driveway at Nova and Reese’ house. “You did the very best you were capable of with what you were given today. And our Grandson  and daughter are safe because you are selfless when it comes to family. I know it fucks you mentally and if she (Bekka) can’t see that—” Nora shook her head.

Her touch comforted him but not in a way to make him stop crying but in the way that she made him feel it was okay that he was. “It feels like an excuse. I just need to try harder but it feels like I don’t have anymore to give. I want to do everything right and not let anything bother me because it’s not about me and She needs a superman but how can I be superman when I’m not even Martha Kent.” He sniffles and looks at her taking her hand into his as she pulled him closer. “I know you’re not mine but I don’t deserve you.”  To have her in his life anymore to be what she was for him after what he’d done over and over again. “Oh yeah look at me I’m really worth it. Nora honie he’s a mess run for your life.” He said in his mothers voice and left. “I could have spared you a lot of pain and suffering.” He truly knew it would have. “I kill people.” He looked up slightly his eyes still wet. “I know that. And it’s never just for fun. I make sure they deserve it first then I give them a chance. She tries to make me feel bad for protecting her and then I feel bad for not feeling bad and then I wonder am I just a bad person? Because Clayton killed people and I kill people and I killed him for it and he only done it because he had mental and emotional disabilities so what do I deserve? I left so I wouldn’t end up like this and I thought I was fighting the good fight but define good. I just played it smart and got in on the other side of the bars.” Dimitri knew every thing he done was in the right and not kill was ever in cold blood but though Bekka’s pure eyes she blurred the lines so well that there might as well not be any difference. He shrugged. “Oh well I’d still kill them all over again.” He wipes his eyes. “Point a fucking gun at the people I know. How’s the view from six feet under… Bitch.” He laughed small. “Kakes is Chip’s. Just thought I’d say it.”

This was probably a reason Nora had issues in therapy with Nova. Nova was always taking her men away one way or other. Oh yeah and Kakes was probably Dustys.

Dusty hovered over Nova with his hand on the door as it was open he looked at Dimitri with a smirk but unimpressed. “That’s a lotta nerve you got.” He had coming up around her like this. “You’ve done enough damage here.” His arm goes around Nova. She was the damage. “Mind yourself. Nova, Nora. I got this taken care of. So why don’t you trot along like we all know you do till we forget your face just as much as you forgot your own daughters. Happy trails now my man.” He shut the door in Dimitri’s face and turned to Nova kissing her forehead and lingering the for a moment. “I’ll take care of it. I always have.” He whispered onto her forehead as she lightly caressed Kakes hair.

“She forgot how tall her baby daddy is. Guess he wasn’t very important.” He laughs to Nora and walks off with her.

“You alright darlin’ because you forget A LOT.” He laughs. “I thought you didn’t know who I was then ya did then Ya say I’m Nora’s boyfriend then ya wonder how I know their names. The answer's in there somewhere, I’m gonna let you figure it out, if you’ll excuse me my woman’s gone a missin’ again. She likes to wonder off like a cat that one.” He was looking for Nora.

“Well thank you. I also didn’t know she ordered The cheapest security she could find.”He laughed because she was a cop and who the hell was she gonna stop being pregnant as fuck so she must’ve been a cheap cop.”It’s Dusty but Honey I am so dicky. In fact I might have too much dicky. Almost gave my last lady a miscarriage.” He winks and looks mischievous. “See ya round Detective Banes. You too little Tyberius and Thaddeus.” He implied he already knew who they all were as he walked away.

“Hey now, you had a good honest question and I gave you a good honest answer. It’s a good thing I caught a glimpse of him before he turned sideways.” He laughs because he was bulkier then Dimitri and could whip his ass all over this place. “Nice talking to ya.. What’d you say your name was again?”

He laughs and flicks his tongue (not literally). “Huh. I don’t know.” He stood up straight. “Let me go ask him.” He smiles and walks over to Dimitri and shows that Dusty as a bit taller than Dimitri. Bekka could see them talking in the distance and Dusty smiled the whole time and then walks back over to Bekka. “He said it felt like I cut his balls off and held’em in my hand while I scuffed his daughter up by the neck.” He laughs and of course this was not what Dimitri said.

He laughs. “Awe I don’t blame ya. I ain’t much of a dancer either.” He sits his drink down. “You. are huGE.” He chuckles out. “How many you got in there? it’s like a jelly bean jar guessin’ game. They stringbean’s over there?” He motions to Dimitri.

Dimitri sighed and looked at Nova and shrugged before momentarily dancing with a invisible Nora just for a small grin out of Nova. The song came to an end and Dimitri walked over to Reese and Nova. “Alright, My turn.” He grinned and Grabbed his daughter by the hand and they began dancing. “I’m dancing with the prettiest girl in the room everybody be jelly.” He teased. “Ya know you were made to that last song. Daddy’s little prom baby.” He laughs.

Dimitri found Nova and smiled seeing her all dressed up after Nora put her veil down. “Oh sweetie you look beautiful.” He said softly and kisses her cheek. “You’re so young. As your dad I have to ask. Are you sure this is what will make you happy? It’s not too late for daddy to stop it if you change your mind and we can run out of here you and Cakes and little no name can come live with Grandpapi and not have to worry about all of this. but if this is exactly what you want then I am so happy for you. I am. And I hope this day is nothing short of perfect.” He laces his arm with hers.

Bekka looked over seeing Reese and she rolls her eyes because he made her act like a bitch always. But like she knew this even would be awkward for her.

Dusty took a look at Spencer. “Now that is a little, little tike! Oh man.” He shook his head and ran his hand over his beard. “ He ain’t gonna make it.” He didn’t say it to be mean but to be truthful in case anyone had told her otherwise he didn’t want her to be surprised when it happened.

“There there let it all out. You’re in luck My shoulder is water proof.” He tilts her head up and he looks at her. “Look at you baby you’re a wreck.” He kisses her and pulls her back into his chest.

“Isn’t that just the best damned idea! I wonder why I haven’t done that already.” He laughed pulling out his phone and calling and it went to voicemail. “For the 10th time today!.” He said sarcastically. “Dandy do I hope you get to’em before I do.” He laughed and faked tippin’ his hat to them. “Ladies.” He got back in the truck and sped out of there on his way to Ronnie Turners.

Bekka pulled up in her cool car at the house they had decided to raise the boys in. “Are you happy now Tyga?” He was already so spoiled. She looked in the rear view mirror and she was smiling absentmindedly because she was happy to be back here and have a home to come back to. Bekka grabbed her keys and headed inside the house. She was nervous because she wasn’t sure how things were going to go since she broke it off with him one too many times. Bekka walked in disappointed she didn’t see Dimitri on the sofa asleep with a book in hand. Bekka stood there with a single fresh rose in her hand because she wanted him back so she planned on offering him this single rose as he did to her when the were first blossoming. A few rooms later had her back to the kitchen and she placed the rose in a vase in the kitchen table. “Where has daddy gone?” She shook her head in frustration. 

Bekka called Dimitri a dozen times and still no answer and the later it got the more concerned she became. 

Bekka knocked on Vera’s door, “Hey Chuck,” She said to the little red head who opened the door. “Who is it Chucky darling?” Vera asked peeping around the door. “Is something wrong with Carter!?” she knew it was odd Bekka was here without her pal. At the mention of Dim’s name Bekka shook her head because Vera didn’t know where in the world Dimitri was. “I can’t find him! Do you think he’s been abducted again?” She asked concerned. Vera gave Bekka stink eye, “Don’t come up in here acting like you gave a damn about Carter. You didn’t get to see him like myself and the entire until did after you left him! You should be ashamed! I haven’t heard from him all day but I can tell you the last text he sent me said he was still alive but that was yesterday.” Bekka took scalding from Vera because well she deserved it. “He text that? Why would he feel the need to tet that? Was he thinking he would be dead by now?” Bekka asked Vera and she was upset with herself. “Are you retarded?’ Vera asked, “Hey don’t day that word. I do not tolerate that word.” Bekka Says because it was sensitive for her brother Carl. Vera rolls her eyes, “Just as I thought. You were his heartbeat. He survived off the thought of you. Lord only knows why! You left him. His life plus support was pulled and poor Carter is probably put there somewhere with a rope around his neck dangling from a tree limb.” Vera shook her head shaming Bekka. Bekka hung her head and cried, “Please, Vera…I need to find him. I need your help.” She sobs. “He can’t be dead we have babies on the way.” She sniffles. Vera grabs her jacket. “Jerome be a good big brother and look after Chuck. Mommy loves you both and I’ll brb.” She kisses them both and walks to her car. “I drive Banes,” She said and Vera and Bekka were off to search for Dimitri. 

Vera stops at Reese and Nova’s apartment. Bekka knocked on the door and Nova opened it. “What!?” She was annoyed cause Cakes wouldn’t stop crying. “Hi. Um, I know this feels really out of place for the both of us but I’m looking for Dimitri.” Bekka awaited an answer. Nova bounced Cakes on her hip. “And Why would I know where he is? Say it. Say why I would know…” Nova wanted to hear the words daughter come out of this bitches mouth. “Uhm, because.” Bekka shrugs. “Because why? How am I related to him again?” Nova asks leaning in a little. “Because you’re his.” Look, do you know where he is?” Bekka was getting pissy. “I’m his daughter. His first born. His Nova. But no I don’t know where Daaad is. I do know that he’s been spending time with my mom.” She smirks. “Where’s your mom?” Bekka questioned. “Ehh, idk. Probs at the bar working.” Nova sighs. “Okay, that’s where I’m going next.” Bekka said and walked back to the car. “Let me know what’s going on with my Daaad!” Nova said and shut the door. 

Bekka and Vera pulled into the bar parking lot. “Look!” She smiles,”It’s his car!” Bekka was relieved as she announced to Vera his car was there. Bekka anxiously rubbed her tummy. “The bar is closed!” Vera said, “His car shouldn’t be here.” Vera got out looking in at his car. “He’s not here.” Bekka got out of the car and looked around the building even trying to get in but no luck. “He has to be here!! Unless something terrible happened…” She was getting the flashback feels about how it was when he didn’t come back into the funeral home. “What now!?” Bekka tossed her hands in the air. “He waz here for skank SO now we have to find out we she could be….” Vera walking back to the car. “Who’s that pulling in here?” Vera questioned. Bekka tried calling Dimitri once more but still no answer. 

“I don’t know who it it..Why does it matter? Where are we going? Can we try and track his phone?” Vera looked over at Bekka, “No.” Vera was mad she didn’t think of this and didn’t want to look like a fool. “Oh.” Bekka replies. 

Vera tucked her gun in the back of her pants. “You better pack a gun too.” She said and Vera noticed that it was Dusty who pulled in the parking lot. “Yo Dust the pussy bust-er.” Vera meant business with him. “Where’s Nora?” Bekka stood behind Vera because this was just strange.