#xmoron

“Babe, I have to ask you for a huge favor. I know we just took the drive yesterday but I got another 911 from Will. We need to meet him back at the park. I’ll get you food on the way and we’ll stop by some attractions and do something fun.” They were both sore and exhausted but it would be good to get some fresh air and do something outside of the house for a couple of hours. At least, that’s what he was trying to persuade her with. The real reason he wanted to go was so that he could get the ring from Will. It took a few kisses and some light pleading with, but Jake got her in the behemoth and they stopped for pancakes and some snacks on the way. “C’mon, gorgeous.” Jake helped her from the truck. He didn’t want her to wait behind. If he learned anything at all, it was that they needed to stick together. Especially when Quinn was still missing and Tyler was on the hunt. As they walked hand-in-hand, Jake stopped by the same ice cart he met Will at before and bought Brooke a rainbow sherbet again. “Did you know there’s a horse ranch around here? Are you too sore to ride with me, like old times?” when they were younger, Brooke tried teaching Jake how to ride a horse. He was awful and scared and had to sit behind Brooke on her horse for the longest time before he finally realized what ‘male pride’ was and insisted he ride his own.

When Will came into view, Jake stepped closer with a casual, “what’s up, dude?” though his face read differently, ‘do you got the box?’ He wasn’t sure if Will peeked, but he knew Will most likely figured it out. I mean, it was obvious. It was in an old leather box, straight out of mexico. “Brooke popped the question…” Jake told his friend up close, “time for me to lock it up for real. You’re the first and only to know. I love you bro for making this possible. I owe you more than one. I owe you everything and I’m gonna start making shit up to you ASAP….” Jake placed his hand out for him to shake, “We cool?”

@xmoron

Jake: yo remember how i said i might need backup on a secret project?

Jake: NEED THE HUGEST OF FAVORS

Jake: AS MY BLOOD BROTHER... I NEED U TO DO SOMETHING

Jake: there's a Nike box in my closet on the shelf above my clothes. Inside the box there's another box. You have to bring it to me. At the park where we met up b4. I know its a long trip but its serious.

Jake: Yo stud, back in town. I know you're not with ron ron bc i just ran into her. Does that mean youre back to?

After selling his father’s Mercedes-Benz 300 SL for Vegas money, Jake visited Tyler on the Southside, picked up Caleb while there, and then grabbed Archie on their way to the airport. Jake wasn’t in a very good mood after talking with Tyler but he shook it off – or at least tried to. When their plane descended into Sin City, Jake had a limo waiting for them, full of alcohol. “All right. Seven amigos, one fiesta. Let’s Shake n Jake.” Celebrated the jock with a clap of his hands before crawling into the stretch limo. Their luggage was being shipped to the Bellagio and brought to their room by staff. Everything was in place. Jake was nothing if not thorough when it came to having a good time and forgetting about his pain.

The monster truck also known as ‘the behemoth’ pulled up to a slowing stop outside of this humongous mansion. Jake couldn’t even pull all the way in because there was a gate and a guard. Jake figured he’d try his luck anyway and pulled around through the entrance. “Yo,” Jake nodded as the guy came over to the truck. Jake dialed down the music and put his arm outside the window. “Here to see Tyler.” the guy said nothing as he walked back to his station and alerted the newly settled-in resident. Tyler got back to him with a concise ‘let him in’ response and then met him out on the front terrace. 

“Keep an eye, I’m gonna talk alone.” Jake could tell Will wanted to come with but Jake insisted. “It’s chill. Just stand guard.” The heartbroken jock hopped down from the truck and drew in a deep breath as he walked up the stairs to where Tyler was standing with his arms folded across his chest. “What do you want, Jake? How did you even find this place?” Jake ignored what Tyler wanted, he only wanted to discuss one thing, and it wasn’t his resources. “I’m heading to Vegas. You’re obviously not on my invite list, however, I do have business with you before I go.” Tyler raised his eyebrows and widened is stance, urging him to go on through expression.