pretty little thief

“Well if you ever need to crash or something I can take them both for a few hours.” Verity offered, looking over at her sister for a moment. Before she looked over at Sophia and watched her. Her attention went back to Macey. “Yeah, perfectly fine. Why wouldn’t I be?” Maybe she was lying a little bit, but Macey didn’t need to worry about that.

Verity smiled over at her niece for a moment, glad that she was getting better. Her attention went back to her sister. “Hey.” She peered in at Donnie. “Well if you want, you can crash in my bed and I can sit here with them.” The brunette offered, the papers weren’t distracting enough to keep her thoughts from Penny. Which she hadn’t heard from since she went to rehab. But she had broken up with her so maybe that was why.

Verity had been doing her best to focus on the papers in front of her but she wasn’t having such luck. Honestly her thoughts were on Penny but she couldn’t exactly say that. When she heard the door, she reached up and brushed some tears away. Making sure she looked okay, seeing her sister and niece. “I’m here just grading papers.”

Brian couldn’t help but smile as he watched her reach for another cupcake. When she didn’t complete her sentence, he raised a brow slightly. Sitting up straighter. “Macey?” He questioned, reaching out to take the cupcake from her and put it back down. “What’s wrong?” He started to reach for his cell phone. Just in case he needed to call someone. 

Brian was really glad that he had decided to come back to town. He was glad that she was allowing him to be there for both of them. He glanced at the countdown for a moment before back to Sophia and then Macey. “I would suffer anything for you and with you.” He teased lightly, nudging her back lightly. “That it has.” He knew that she had lost a lot this year with Alexander. And maybe just because of that he might be looking into his murder. Reaching over he placed his hand over hers. “I’m glad that I’m here with the both of you.”

Macey smiled as she sat back down on the couch next to Brian, finishing off the cupcake in her hand. Sophia was getting tired but she was determined to stay up to the bells, which amused Macey a little. She was still so angry and shaken about the car accident but Sophia’s bruises were fading so she had to just hope that there’d be no lasting effects. “This is nice... even if I can’t drink.” She chuckled, looking over at Brian.

Linda smiled at the little girl. Of course recognizing them as important people from her son’s life. And considering that her family had basically gave them Alexander’s shares and set up account for Sophia and Macey to want for nothing. “Oh no, it’s fine dear.”