dig two graves

“Hey, I might not know that but I can do my best to stay alive in Murderville. I have far too much to live for.” She held her close. The stuff with Fran had been unexpected and it was clear that Katie was spiraling from it but that was okay because Fiona would be there. Right now the blonde had to be the strong one and not just for Felicity but Katie as well. “It’s okay. Alright, you can break and it will be okay.”

“Fi... I’m scared that if I do... I won’t be able to put myself back together..” Katie admitted, closing her eyes and just leaning into Fiona, finding comfort in her as always. She still didn’t know how she’d kept everything together after Jamie, but this was all a bit much. Maybe this was the straw that would break the camel’s back. She just kept losing... everyone.

Joan nodded, “ Trust me, I actually felt that way. But then again, as I told everyone else. I didn’t want to be a scrooge.” 

“Who cares what everyone else thinks?”

Fiona moved an arm around her and leaned her head against hers. “You don’t ever have to worry about that. At all. I’m not going anywhere.”

“You don’t know that, Fi... I didn’t think I’d lose Matt or Sierra, I didn’t think Fran would...” She trailed off, closing her eyes tight as she just leaned into Fiona. Anything could happen and she’d almost lost Fiona once. She sighed, telling herself to calm down. “Sorry, I’m okay...”

“Men like that have probably gotten it a few too many times in their lives.” Jenny sighed. “He’s just trying to prove he’s a man, because he’s probably smooth as a barbie down there.” She muttered.

Katie laughed pretty loudly at that, nodding in agreement. “That’s the best thing I’ve heard all day.”

As soon as the other stepped in the man backed away and Jenny looked over at her. “Thanks,”

“Yeah, no worries.” She made a face at the guy as he retreated. “Some men are really just asking for a kick in the balls.”

“No…I seen Jamie and now I don’t know what else to do.”

“You went to see him?”

“You’re welcome.” Leah told her before nodding her head, “ Of course, I’m more than okay with you coming back. Just come back any day.” 

“Alright... cool.” Katie nodded, taking her bag and putting it on her shoulder with a sigh. “Well, uh... yeah. Thanks. See you soon.”

Kaiden looked at Katie when she burst into the room, looking down for a moment. God. She wanted to start crying again. “I was heading back to the car and I didn’t see it until it was to late. I tried–I tried.” 

“Not good enough! Now she’s gone and it’s all your fault!” Tears were streaming down her face and maybe she was being too harsh but Katie’s anger had to go somewhere and right now Kaiden was the perfect target. “Fuck you!” She turned to storm away, not even able to look at her.

“I get that but I’m here. Not going anywhere.” Fiona stated, looking over at her for a moment.

Katie sighed softly, moving to rest her head gently on her sister’s shoulder. “I dunno what I’d do without you, Fi.”