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<blockquote data-quote="orchid blossom" data-source="post: 2819578" data-attributes="member: 12815"><p>The good part about Katherine's early retirement was her early waking. She went across the hall and mussed up Maddie's room as if someone had slept there. Then Maddie made an appearance downstairs and had about half the amount of breakfast Katherine really needed. It gave eating for two a whole new meaning.</p><p></p><p>By the time she made sure Maddie had been seen enough for the day, it was about the time the others would wake. She changed back to herself and went downstairs for a "light" breakfast which she hoped she wouldn't take alone.</p><p></p><p>Chester wakes up after another restless sleep. The fact that there were more vampires in Thomaswell didn't sit well with the lawman. He readies himself for the new day ahead. This time he remembers the garlic necklace and puts it in his pocket. He shuts his door and comes down to the dining room. "Morning Kate. When did you get into town? Mind if I take a seat?"</p><p></p><p>"Of course not, Chester. I would love some company.</p><p></p><p>I got in late yesterday. You wouldn't believe the trouble I had getting here. No one would come nearer than a couple miles. I had to walk the last bit. What has been happening that I've missed?"</p><p></p><p>"You should have wired us, someone would have met you. Apparently Turner's dead--burned at the stake or something like that. The others have done some digging around at his home at Smythe's Boarding House. I'm supposed to see the sheriff today to see if me and Mr. Jacobs can get deputized so we don't get into trouble if we shoot someone."</p><p></p><p>Kate closed her mouth when she realized she was gawking. "Turner is dead?" she whispered. "And no one bothered to tell me this yesterday?"</p><p></p><p>"Nobody let you know? We're getting sloppy with sharing information here. Sorry you found it out this way."</p><p></p><p>She took a deep breath and got hold of herself. "The deputizing is a good idea. The sheriff seems a good man and is in desperate need of help. I don't believe Mr. O'Neill is one of them. He's certainly a scoundrel and a bounder, but he's human. He didn't go back to the saloon last night, he headed east instead." She finished, taking advantage of the whispers.</p><p></p><p>"Me and him went out looking for Greely yesterday. We stopped by his place, but he wasn't there or at his bar. Kind of strange, but with those guys at the bar last night, we can't worry about that. So, O'Neil didn't find what he was looking for?"</p><p></p><p>"Not as far as I can tell. I would have followed him last night, but I thought I was needed at the saloon. And after that... well, I was a bit upset and in no condition to be running about at night, alone.</p><p></p><p>About Greeley, we absolutely should worry about him. Just because we've seen three other monsters doesn't mean there aren't more, or that Greeley doesn't know something. His saloon seems to be the center of everything here. I have a hard time believing he is clueless about what is happening."</p><p></p><p>"The bar might be the center of it all just because it's the only game in town, but I see your point. I'll try to get the sheriff to look for Greely again. Since we didn't find him yesterday, that shouldn't be too hard." Chester takes a bite of his eggs. "What are you going to do today?"</p><p></p><p>"I don't know. Whatever all of you need me to do, I suppose. Which might mean I'll end up in my room all day," she shrugged.</p><p></p><p>Ruby begins to stir in the early morning. She stretches and moans, her body quickly reminding her of the previous night. Her back is still to Jake and she can't tell if he is awake or not. She blinks her eyes a few times, the light of the early morning hurting her eyes, eliciting another soft moan. Finally, keeping the sheet up to her chin, she rolls onto her back and stretches her legs out to the edge of the bed. She turns her head to the window and spots Jake sleepily staring at her. "Morning," she says quietly.</p><p></p><p>Jake rises and walks to the bed, kneeling beside her. "How is my beautiful woman today?" Jake manages a smile in spite of his tired state. He does not wait for a response and places her small silver flask on the night table beside the half empty bottle of whiskey. "It is not completely empty. I need to meet that Edwards fellow for breakfast. Take your time and come down if you feel up to it, otherwise I will bring some food back up for you." He kisses her tenderly on the forehead. "The sun is up, you have nothing to worry about." </p><p></p><p>Jake then turns away from her. He washes his face quickly, dons his duster and weapons and returns to the bedside. "There is nothing you need to worry about. Rest, I will take care of everything." He kisses her again and makes his way to meet with Edwards.</p><p></p><p>Ruby sits up in bed, letting her feet drop to the floor. She lets the sheet drop as she rubs the sleep out of her eyes. She glances at her silver flask, sitting so enticingly next to her on the nightstand. She would be needing it, but not yet.</p><p></p><p>She stands and begins digging though her bag, choosing the most coverage she has, which isn't much. She shudders when she looks in the mirror, her eye blackened and her face half bruised. It was almost as bad as her incident with Jimmy. Even with makeup there would be no covering this up. She leaves her hair all the way down so it would hopefully cover up part of her face.</p><p></p><p>She sits herself on the edge of her bed and has a morning drink. Her feelings are still overwhelming her and what better way to deal with them than to avoid. Jake hadn't even really let her speak this morning, and she could tell he didn't want her too.</p><p></p><p>She knows she should eat something but instead decides to take a walk to see the good doctor. She sneaks down the stairs and only peeks in the dining area, seeing Kate and Chester together and Jake and the new stranger. Ruby vowed she would join them if they were still there when she returned from the doctor.</p><p></p><p>She asks directions and quickly makes her way to his door. She knocks and enters, "Good morning doctor?"</p><p></p><p>The door opens and the doctor is there to greet her with a smile.</p><p></p><p>"Ah, up bright and early! That is a good sign. Headache feeling any better? Hop up on the table here and lets have a look-see. That bruise is even worse than I thought," he says regarding Ruby's face. "I am going to want to check your vision as well."</p><p></p><p>"Has anyone ever told you that you're way too happy in the morning?" Ruby asks with a raised eyebrow while sliding onto the table. "I couldn't continue sleeping, which is why I am up so early. Plus," she pauses while looking around his office, "I was hoping less people would be out this time of day." Ruby looks to the floor and lets her hair hang down around her.</p><p></p><p>She sighs, "No my headache isn't better, in fact it might even be worse. Or will be once I start having to see my friends today. I've had a lot of stress lately." She looks up so he can look her in the eyes. "A LOT of stress."</p><p></p><p>"Well if you're looking to avoid stress you've come to the wrong place. I'm not going to pry into your personal business but you've got to take it easy for a few days and get some rest. I'll give you the laudanum because I know that's what you're after but let me do a few tests first."</p><p></p><p>Doctor Phillips checks Ruby out, testing her vision, reflexes, sensitivity to light and other things. He declares that she will be fine but needs to get some rest. He gives her more laudanum for her headaches and to help her sleep.</p><p></p><p>Ruby thanks the doctor while she pockets the laudanum. "I will try to rest," she adds, "But I don't think there is rest to be had in this town... for anyone." She drops $5 on the counter and leaves, keeping her head down as much as she can.</p><p></p><p>Nolan Edwards waits quietly, sipping his tea. A half eaten piece of toast and some fruit sit on a plate beside him. He greets Jake without even looking up from the book that he is reading. "Good morning sir. I see you made through the night unscathed, how does your wife fare?"</p><p></p><p>"No further harm has come to her, but she is not doing very well. She was hurt physically but it seems to be the emotional part that is most distressing...." Jake lets that part of the conversation fall gladly when the woman arrives to take his breakfast order. He asks for a large breakfast and some coffee. </p><p></p><p>When she goes away Jake decides he will tell this man what he knows about the vampires. He relates the story of how Colin Turner showed up in Promise City and the incident at the grave yard there. He also tells him about how his wife found the ashes that folks believe is Colin Turner. "It could be him, but too much about it does not add up. The cuff links, the timing, the location.... For now I will continue to suspect he exists. I am no vampire hunter Mr. Edwards, or do you prefer a title of your order? I just came here to put an end to the threat to my wife. There is nothing I would not do to keep her safe." His breakfast arrives and he begins to eat it, watching the man's eyes and waiting for his response.</p><p></p><p>"You may be no vampire hunter, but I am just that. Been doing this for too long, but it's not a job that others are eager to take up, so I keep on doing what I know how to do. I'd be interested to take a look at the site where you found the ashes as well as his room. Since I wasn't there I doubt I will know for sure if the ashes belong to him, but if they do, who did it to him is the more interesting question." He pauses, taking a bite of toast and a sip of tea. </p><p></p><p>"As far as what you would do to protect your wife, well we might just be putting that theory to the test. Give me the morning to do some looking around. We'll see what I find and meet here early afternoon."</p><p></p><p>"Very well," Jake replies quite aware of the ominous sounding tone of his comment. "Ah, there she is." Jake rises and pulls a chair up for his wife. "I am pleased you are feeling well enough to come out."</p><p></p><p>Ruby gives Jake a small kiss on the cheek, "Yes, well, I had to see the doctor, which I did. He says I should rest." She smiles and sits. "Mr. Nolan, I should apologize for last night. I haven't exactly been myself lately."</p><p></p><p>Nolan stands when Ruby enters. "No apologizes necessary. If anyone understands what you might be going through I certainly have a shot at that. I was just talking with your husband about my plans for the day."</p><p></p><p>"Well, I'm sure you will be happy to join my husband in saving the world then. That is your plan for today honey, right?" Ruby smiles at Jake as she grabs a piece of toast off his plate and forces herself to take a nibble.</p><p></p><p>Jake winces outwardly at her words. The tone was sweet but to him it seemed a bitter comment. He pushes his plate between them and says without looking up, "Just trying to save my favorite piece of it." </p><p></p><p>"Can't save the world all in one day. Things like this need to be planned out or you will find yourself at a disadvantage. I'd like to try and find out where those ruffians who visited the bar last night live. Maybe give them a visit this afternoon while the sun is high."</p><p></p><p>"I need a little sleep, I have been up all night. If you are intending to destroy that monster who hurt my woman, I will be there. There are others we may be able to count on as well." Jake sips some more coffee. "I was told those three from last night lived on a ranch, but I do not know where. Perhaps I can have one of my friends take you to where the ashes were found and Turner's room at the boarding house if you like. You will not find a coffin there though, we burned it." Jake mechanically picks at the food in his plate, hungry but not really tasting it.</p><p></p><p>"Well then get some rest while you can. Let's meet back here at 2:00 PM and I will let you know what I found and we can figure out some sort of plan from there. Get some rest, you'll need your strength and wits about you."</p><p></p><p>Ruby continues to pick at Jake's plate, suddenly finding she can stomach food. "Oh and one of you may want to check with the sheriff. On my way back from the doctor something was happening at his office, there was a big crowd there. I didn't want to stop without you baby...," she gazes at Jake, "Plus looking like this...I would rather not be alone."</p><p></p><p>Jake sighs, "Mierda, will I never get any sleep again." He stands, moves to the door and calls to the woman in the kitchen, "Mrs. Jacobs would like some pastry she can take with her." Coming back to the table he downs the balance of his coffee. "We had best go see what is happening. I will try to convince Chester to take care of whatever needs doing. Wait here a moment for the pastry." Jake bends down and kisses her on top of her head and says in a whisper, "You are always my sunlight."</p><p></p><p>Jake steps over to the table where Katherine and Chester are eating. "Morning folks." Jake spreads his duster a little wider and positions himself so any others will not see his hands as he counts out $250 in bills for each of them. He whispers, "Ruby found this in Turner's room, I thought you could use it to help cover expenses." Then in a louder voice. "I am headed over to see what is the commotion at the Sheriff’s place or something out there. Come on out when you are done eating." </p><p></p><p>The woman has come and left some sweet rolls on the table. Jake grabs whatever Ruby leaves behind and helps her stand. They leave the hotel and she points towards the crowd. Jake moves in close and wraps an arm around her waist but freezes before pulling her to him. "Are you in pain? Does it hurt if I touch you?" His face displays concern through his weariness.</p><p></p><p>Ruby reaches up a hand and touches Jake's face. "Even if it did it would be worth it. It's not bad now, just some bruises. It looks horrid though, I know. But I'd weather that and worse for a snuggle and a kiss any day," she smiles at him.</p><p></p><p>He gingerly pulls her close. "After we hear what the crowd has gathered about perhaps you will consent to lay with me a while, Mrs. Jacobs. Though I dearly need some sleep, I confess that I need to feel your warmth more."</p><p></p><p>Ruby smiles tenderly at Jake. "I must admit, I long to lay with you too." Some thoughts cross Ruby's mind but she quickly pushes them away, to deal with when the time comes.</p><p></p><p>As they approach the crowd he stops suddenly and whispers in her ear, as if the words needed to be said urgently. "Take all the rest and medicine you must. Perhaps I have asked too much of you, perhaps I should have insisted you stay behind with Gonzalez." She begins to protest but he quickly puts his fingers on her lips. "Hush and listen. That time has passed, and you are here with me and I could not part with you, could not stand to wonder if you are safe. Even if we share everything, it does not mean we must share equally. I see now that this is mine to do, and you need to give me what strength you have, but no more. The time will come when I cannot bear a burden and you will be there to carry it for me. I know this surely, and I know that I will protest and you will feed me these words back from this day." The last few words manage to bring a smile to his face, the first of the morning. "And I will choke on them."</p><p></p><p>Ruby's chest tightens as Jake's strength and love for her shine in his eyes. "It's nice to see you smile baby." Ruby quietly stares at him for a moment, even through the noise of the crowd around them. "I'm only sorry I can't help you like I want to. I'm just not strong enough, strong like you are."</p><p></p><p>"You just need some rest that is all, you will be - " Jakes attention is interrupted by the man on the porch.</p><p></p><p>From where they now stand Jake and Ruby can see someone standing on the porch to the sheriff's office. Hard to make out who it is as they are bobbing behind cover repeatedly. He appears to be hysterical, waving his arms and screaming at 15 or so people that have gathered out front. "Go on folks, get out of here. You've all seen enough, now leave!" The Jacobs do not push their way through instead choosing to watch the scene unfold from the back of the crowd.</p><p></p><p>As they get closer they can see that the missing deputy, Al Weeks has returned. It his him that is attempting to disperse the crowd. His attempt is somewhat successful as a few people walk away, some just shaking their heads, some crying. As they leave the view to the porch becomes clearer and a gruesome sight is unveiled. A pale body hangs from a rope on the porch, slightly swaying back and forth. A tarnished star is pinned on the chest of the body, the body of Sheriff Wilson.</p><p></p><p>"Looks like there is an unexpected job vacancy." <em>I was wondering how long it would take for that to happen,</em> Jake thinks to himself. <em>I suppose he was quite a thorn in their side. Just like someone else I know.</em></p><p></p><p>They step up to the porch. Jake pays close attention to the deputy "My condolences, Deputy. Must be a trying time for you. We saw the sheriff last night at Greely's when he helped us out. Quite a shame that this would happen to such a dedicated man. Whatever work he had you doing for him since yesterday morning must have been very important for him to risk being alone while you were away."</p><p></p><p>Ruby shudders and turns her head away from poor Sheriff Wilson. She takes Jake's hand as he walks forward she follows.</p><p></p><p>Jake speaks with the deputy and when Ruby is close enough she finally gets up the nerve to look at the sheriff. Her eyes wander to the man. Ruby does notice a pair of puncture wounds on his neck as well as other bruises and marks indicating that he was physically beaten.</p><p></p><p>Deputy Weeks is definitely extremely distraught and feels guilty for what happened to the sheriff. He can hardly speak and when he does it is between sobs.</p><p></p><p>"I... I... I left the sheriff alone... it was my fault. I just had to get away.... just for one day. I shouldn't have left him alone, I... I just couldn't take this... this anymore! They'll pay for this... those sons of bitches will pay!"</p><p></p><p>Ruby tugs on Jake's arm and whispers quietly in his ear, "Look at his neck."</p><p></p><p>"Who is that, Deputy. Who is going to pay?" Jake only glances quickly to where Ruby is pointing, already expecting what she found.</p><p></p><p>"You just had to get away...." Jake repeats softly what the deputy had said and looks sympathetically at Ruby. "Deputy, can you remember what you did with the rope yesterday?"</p><p></p><p>"Those farmboys, they're always causing trouble. It had to be them, I just know it was. And I'm gonna take them out!"</p><p></p><p>Deputy Weeks looks puzzled for a moment "Rope? What rope?" He thinks for a moment then seems to remember something. "The rope from the alleyway, from yesterday morning. I didn't do anything with it. Why?"</p><p></p><p>Having already had one breakfast, Kate was ready to follow Jake and Ruby only a minute or two after they left.</p><p></p><p>"I'll see you in a few minutes, Chester," she said quietly. "Maddie's breakfast and mine, I think I've had enough. I want to see what's going on. Thanks for keeping me company."</p><p></p><p>Kate made the quick walk over to the Sheriff's office, and took advantage of her small size to wiggle her way through the slowly dispersing crowd. The first thing she could see was a slowly swinging rope, and for a moment she thought there had been a hanging. A moment later she stumbled back and swallowed hard.</p><p></p><p>She turned her head away and came up behind Jake and Ruby.</p><p></p><p>After Ruby points out her find to Jake she keeps her hand in his but turns her head. She sees Kate in the crowd, standing right behind her. She looks at her sadly. "Poor Sheriff Wilson," she mouths to her.</p><p></p><p>Kate stepped up next to Ruby looking decidedly green. "Mr. Jacobs wanted Chester and I to come over. Chester wasn't quite finished. I wish I'd never eaten."</p><p></p><p>"Me too. I had some toast and a couple bites of pastry and I wish I didn't have that. "Poor guy. He must have found out something," she whispers.</p><p></p><p>"Or he made someone angry. From what I heard, those men who came into the saloon last night didn't need much reason to hurt people."</p><p></p><p>"You're telling me," Ruby shoots back, suddenly regretting begin out in public. She turns her face back towards Jake and while still holding his hand in hers she buries her face on his shoulder.</p><p></p><p>"It was missing Deputy. When the missus took me to see the spot the rope was missing. Odd, is it not?" Jake glances back to see Katherine behind him then continues to the Deputy, "Is that when you suddenly had to leave? Do you remember where you went?"</p><p></p><p>"I waited for the sheriff, but he didn't come back. I took a ride on my horse, just a ride so that I could relax for a few hours. It wasn't a big deal. I thought it wasn't a big deal."</p><p></p><p>Chester pushes his way through the crowd. He shouts, "Make way. Make way." Getting to the front of the crowd, he gasps at the sight before him. He goes up to the deputy, "Cut him down, deputy. The town doesn't need to see him like that." He turns around. "Go home now. This isn't a freak show. Shoo." Chester pulls out his knife, stands on a chair he grabs from the office and cuts down the body. Once the people leave, he asks Weeks, "Just what in Hades happened here? I just saw the sheriff yesterday. He told me and Mr. Jacobs here to stop by. He needed help because you weren't around. Where have you been?"</p><p></p><p>"I didn't go that far!" exclaims deputy Weeks. "Look I was here when he went to bed, he was fine. So it wasn't my fault. I didn't want anything to happen to him, and I want revenge! This has gone on long enough!"</p><p></p><p>As Chester covers the body, he says, "Good answer. But don't go off half-cocked. That's a good way of getting dead. You were here last night? Did he say anything to you about what's going on? We need to figure out how big this thing is. Then we can talk about revenge. OK?"</p><p></p><p>Ruby pipes up, "Maybe someone should ask Greely where he went last night after he left the saloon, although you say you were here when he went to bed Deputy?"</p><p></p><p>Ruby is silent again. "Well, Deputy... you're going to need some help. Looks like you're the Sheriff now. Jake and Chester can help you investigate if you give them the power to."</p><p></p><p>The recently promoted deputy listens to both Ruby and Chester as they speak considering their advice. "Well if I am the new sheriff and you two are willing to help me then I'll get you badges right away. Consider yourselves deputized. Sheriff Wilson did talk with me for a few minutes last night after he came back from Greely's. He told me about the Edwards fella who's supposed to be helping us out. He told me about Colin's room and the state of affairs there. We can go and find Mr. Greely if you folks think he is part of this, just have to take care of Sheriff Wilson first."</p><p></p><p>"Sure, sure." Chester catches the eye of a passing child. "Hey, kid. Here's a quarter. Go to the church and get the padre. Bring him back here pronto, OK?" He says to Weeks, "Are you ready to go once the priest takes the sheriff?" </p><p></p><p>After Deputy Weeks answers, Jake nods and motions to the others and says, "Let us give the man a moment to pull him self together. This has been quite a shock for him. Let him have a moment with his friend."</p><p></p><p>Jake leads the others a little ways away and speaks in a low voice. "I am exhausted and need to get a few hours sleep. I am supposed to meet with Nolan Edwards at two o'clock, if one of you would be so kind as to wake me just before that time. I believe we are going to discuss going after the three that were at the saloon last night. I am certain we could use your help if you are able to join us. Please extend the invitation to Nanuet and Minerva."</p><p></p><p>Jake glances over to make sure that the Deputy is not listening in before he continues. "There is more that I need to share with you. Did you hear what the deputy said earlier? He just HAD to get away. I think he was compelled by one of them. Do what you can with the deputy just beware what you do or say with him. I wonder if that means they could turn the law against us?" Jake shakes his head, as if chasing a thought away. "I suppose that is more difficult if we are the law."</p><p></p><p>"I do not trust Greely, something is up with him and his response to the having vampires in his saloon was underwhelming at best. He acted like they were just juvenile delinquents, not monsters from Hades." Jake rubs his chin a few times. "Edwards said they cannot come in a home without being invited, but they can in the hotel. That makes no sense to me, but neither do them going up in smoke. I wonder if we could rent a house for us? Ask around if you get the chance."</p><p></p><p>"If someone does see Edwards before two, ask him what we can do to prevent the sheriff from coming back as a vampire. We do not need any more trouble, and it seems an ignoble end for the poor sod."</p><p></p><p>Jake rubs eyes and sighs heavily, glancing again at the Deputy. "Any reason we had for pretending we do not know each other seems to be gone. We will keep up the pretense being the Jacobs just so we do not make people suspicious of us, however you two do what you think is best. Katherine, you could use Maddie as your protection for casting spells in an emergency and she could then disappear. That is your business of course. On the other hand you may want to distance yourself from me. After last night I suspect Nevada and his friends are not too fond of me. With the sheriff out of the way they might believe I am the next most troublesome person in Thomaswell for them."</p><p></p><p>Ruby's mouth opens and shuts a couple of times, each time the shutting part prompted by Jake's expression to her. She fidgets, looking from the poor sheriff to Jake then finally she says, "Well, the day I found the ashes... Sheriff Wilson did ask the deputy to stay behind and look for more clues. Maybe whomever did it that day came back? But then again... it was daylight." Ruby looks confused for a moment but doesn't say anything else on the matter.</p><p></p><p>"So, Deputy Jacobs, go get your badge so we can go rest."</p><p></p><p>"I would rather have Katherine able to disappear, I think," Kate said. "Maddie made some progress with Jacky O'Neill last night. I'm fairly certain he isn't a vampire, just a scoundrel out for himself. But once you and Chester are law, he'll have even more reason to distrust you. If Maddie becomes associated with you he might start avoiding her too. And while I don't think he's involved, he's an opportunist. If someone tries to get him involved against us it'll be good to have someone he'll at least speak to."</p><p></p><p> "I do not remember if I told you this before, but I put some holy water on my hand just before shaking his the night before last. It did not seem to hurt him, so I came to the same conclusion as you." Jake rests a hand on her shoulder. "What you said about Maddie makes sense. If you think that Katherine may have to disappear, consider using a false last name. You never know what might get back to Promise City some day. I am certain that lawman Alistair Jacobs will be on the forgiving side over a little bit of wizardry." Jake gives her a wink.</p><p></p><p>"Chet, I'll let you help the Deputy, I mean Sheriff Weeks take care of Wilson. Just bring me my star when we meet with Edwards. Wait for me before you get in too much trouble. OK Soldier?"</p><p></p><p>"I should use Anders," she laughed. "I could claim to be related to Maddie and save myself the cost of that second hotel room.</p><p></p><p>I understand what you're saying," she said more seriously. "I'll consider it. And it wouldn't be the first time I've had to be subtle."</p><p></p><p>"Be safe and do what you can. We will see you both at two then." Jake tips his hat and Ruby reaches out and squeezes Katherine's hand. She gives Chet a flash of a smile but turns her face away quickly. The Jacobs then make their way back to the hotel and then their room.</p><p></p><p>"Chester, I'm going to go back to the hotel and ask the man there if there any houses for let. I'll let Nanuet know what Mr. Jacobs said as well. I'll see you back there soon, alright?"</p><p></p><p>"OK, Kate. I don't know how much Weeks will want us to do for general law and order. Hopefully not much. These vampires are going to take a lot of time to bring to ground. We'll need to know if they're connected to Turner."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orchid blossom, post: 2819578, member: 12815"] The good part about Katherine's early retirement was her early waking. She went across the hall and mussed up Maddie's room as if someone had slept there. Then Maddie made an appearance downstairs and had about half the amount of breakfast Katherine really needed. It gave eating for two a whole new meaning. By the time she made sure Maddie had been seen enough for the day, it was about the time the others would wake. She changed back to herself and went downstairs for a "light" breakfast which she hoped she wouldn't take alone. Chester wakes up after another restless sleep. The fact that there were more vampires in Thomaswell didn't sit well with the lawman. He readies himself for the new day ahead. This time he remembers the garlic necklace and puts it in his pocket. He shuts his door and comes down to the dining room. "Morning Kate. When did you get into town? Mind if I take a seat?" "Of course not, Chester. I would love some company. I got in late yesterday. You wouldn't believe the trouble I had getting here. No one would come nearer than a couple miles. I had to walk the last bit. What has been happening that I've missed?" "You should have wired us, someone would have met you. Apparently Turner's dead--burned at the stake or something like that. The others have done some digging around at his home at Smythe's Boarding House. I'm supposed to see the sheriff today to see if me and Mr. Jacobs can get deputized so we don't get into trouble if we shoot someone." Kate closed her mouth when she realized she was gawking. "Turner is dead?" she whispered. "And no one bothered to tell me this yesterday?" "Nobody let you know? We're getting sloppy with sharing information here. Sorry you found it out this way." She took a deep breath and got hold of herself. "The deputizing is a good idea. The sheriff seems a good man and is in desperate need of help. I don't believe Mr. O'Neill is one of them. He's certainly a scoundrel and a bounder, but he's human. He didn't go back to the saloon last night, he headed east instead." She finished, taking advantage of the whispers. "Me and him went out looking for Greely yesterday. We stopped by his place, but he wasn't there or at his bar. Kind of strange, but with those guys at the bar last night, we can't worry about that. So, O'Neil didn't find what he was looking for?" "Not as far as I can tell. I would have followed him last night, but I thought I was needed at the saloon. And after that... well, I was a bit upset and in no condition to be running about at night, alone. About Greeley, we absolutely should worry about him. Just because we've seen three other monsters doesn't mean there aren't more, or that Greeley doesn't know something. His saloon seems to be the center of everything here. I have a hard time believing he is clueless about what is happening." "The bar might be the center of it all just because it's the only game in town, but I see your point. I'll try to get the sheriff to look for Greely again. Since we didn't find him yesterday, that shouldn't be too hard." Chester takes a bite of his eggs. "What are you going to do today?" "I don't know. Whatever all of you need me to do, I suppose. Which might mean I'll end up in my room all day," she shrugged. Ruby begins to stir in the early morning. She stretches and moans, her body quickly reminding her of the previous night. Her back is still to Jake and she can't tell if he is awake or not. She blinks her eyes a few times, the light of the early morning hurting her eyes, eliciting another soft moan. Finally, keeping the sheet up to her chin, she rolls onto her back and stretches her legs out to the edge of the bed. She turns her head to the window and spots Jake sleepily staring at her. "Morning," she says quietly. Jake rises and walks to the bed, kneeling beside her. "How is my beautiful woman today?" Jake manages a smile in spite of his tired state. He does not wait for a response and places her small silver flask on the night table beside the half empty bottle of whiskey. "It is not completely empty. I need to meet that Edwards fellow for breakfast. Take your time and come down if you feel up to it, otherwise I will bring some food back up for you." He kisses her tenderly on the forehead. "The sun is up, you have nothing to worry about." Jake then turns away from her. He washes his face quickly, dons his duster and weapons and returns to the bedside. "There is nothing you need to worry about. Rest, I will take care of everything." He kisses her again and makes his way to meet with Edwards. Ruby sits up in bed, letting her feet drop to the floor. She lets the sheet drop as she rubs the sleep out of her eyes. She glances at her silver flask, sitting so enticingly next to her on the nightstand. She would be needing it, but not yet. She stands and begins digging though her bag, choosing the most coverage she has, which isn't much. She shudders when she looks in the mirror, her eye blackened and her face half bruised. It was almost as bad as her incident with Jimmy. Even with makeup there would be no covering this up. She leaves her hair all the way down so it would hopefully cover up part of her face. She sits herself on the edge of her bed and has a morning drink. Her feelings are still overwhelming her and what better way to deal with them than to avoid. Jake hadn't even really let her speak this morning, and she could tell he didn't want her too. She knows she should eat something but instead decides to take a walk to see the good doctor. She sneaks down the stairs and only peeks in the dining area, seeing Kate and Chester together and Jake and the new stranger. Ruby vowed she would join them if they were still there when she returned from the doctor. She asks directions and quickly makes her way to his door. She knocks and enters, "Good morning doctor?" The door opens and the doctor is there to greet her with a smile. "Ah, up bright and early! That is a good sign. Headache feeling any better? Hop up on the table here and lets have a look-see. That bruise is even worse than I thought," he says regarding Ruby's face. "I am going to want to check your vision as well." "Has anyone ever told you that you're way too happy in the morning?" Ruby asks with a raised eyebrow while sliding onto the table. "I couldn't continue sleeping, which is why I am up so early. Plus," she pauses while looking around his office, "I was hoping less people would be out this time of day." Ruby looks to the floor and lets her hair hang down around her. She sighs, "No my headache isn't better, in fact it might even be worse. Or will be once I start having to see my friends today. I've had a lot of stress lately." She looks up so he can look her in the eyes. "A LOT of stress." "Well if you're looking to avoid stress you've come to the wrong place. I'm not going to pry into your personal business but you've got to take it easy for a few days and get some rest. I'll give you the laudanum because I know that's what you're after but let me do a few tests first." Doctor Phillips checks Ruby out, testing her vision, reflexes, sensitivity to light and other things. He declares that she will be fine but needs to get some rest. He gives her more laudanum for her headaches and to help her sleep. Ruby thanks the doctor while she pockets the laudanum. "I will try to rest," she adds, "But I don't think there is rest to be had in this town... for anyone." She drops $5 on the counter and leaves, keeping her head down as much as she can. Nolan Edwards waits quietly, sipping his tea. A half eaten piece of toast and some fruit sit on a plate beside him. He greets Jake without even looking up from the book that he is reading. "Good morning sir. I see you made through the night unscathed, how does your wife fare?" "No further harm has come to her, but she is not doing very well. She was hurt physically but it seems to be the emotional part that is most distressing...." Jake lets that part of the conversation fall gladly when the woman arrives to take his breakfast order. He asks for a large breakfast and some coffee. When she goes away Jake decides he will tell this man what he knows about the vampires. He relates the story of how Colin Turner showed up in Promise City and the incident at the grave yard there. He also tells him about how his wife found the ashes that folks believe is Colin Turner. "It could be him, but too much about it does not add up. The cuff links, the timing, the location.... For now I will continue to suspect he exists. I am no vampire hunter Mr. Edwards, or do you prefer a title of your order? I just came here to put an end to the threat to my wife. There is nothing I would not do to keep her safe." His breakfast arrives and he begins to eat it, watching the man's eyes and waiting for his response. "You may be no vampire hunter, but I am just that. Been doing this for too long, but it's not a job that others are eager to take up, so I keep on doing what I know how to do. I'd be interested to take a look at the site where you found the ashes as well as his room. Since I wasn't there I doubt I will know for sure if the ashes belong to him, but if they do, who did it to him is the more interesting question." He pauses, taking a bite of toast and a sip of tea. "As far as what you would do to protect your wife, well we might just be putting that theory to the test. Give me the morning to do some looking around. We'll see what I find and meet here early afternoon." "Very well," Jake replies quite aware of the ominous sounding tone of his comment. "Ah, there she is." Jake rises and pulls a chair up for his wife. "I am pleased you are feeling well enough to come out." Ruby gives Jake a small kiss on the cheek, "Yes, well, I had to see the doctor, which I did. He says I should rest." She smiles and sits. "Mr. Nolan, I should apologize for last night. I haven't exactly been myself lately." Nolan stands when Ruby enters. "No apologizes necessary. If anyone understands what you might be going through I certainly have a shot at that. I was just talking with your husband about my plans for the day." "Well, I'm sure you will be happy to join my husband in saving the world then. That is your plan for today honey, right?" Ruby smiles at Jake as she grabs a piece of toast off his plate and forces herself to take a nibble. Jake winces outwardly at her words. The tone was sweet but to him it seemed a bitter comment. He pushes his plate between them and says without looking up, "Just trying to save my favorite piece of it." "Can't save the world all in one day. Things like this need to be planned out or you will find yourself at a disadvantage. I'd like to try and find out where those ruffians who visited the bar last night live. Maybe give them a visit this afternoon while the sun is high." "I need a little sleep, I have been up all night. If you are intending to destroy that monster who hurt my woman, I will be there. There are others we may be able to count on as well." Jake sips some more coffee. "I was told those three from last night lived on a ranch, but I do not know where. Perhaps I can have one of my friends take you to where the ashes were found and Turner's room at the boarding house if you like. You will not find a coffin there though, we burned it." Jake mechanically picks at the food in his plate, hungry but not really tasting it. "Well then get some rest while you can. Let's meet back here at 2:00 PM and I will let you know what I found and we can figure out some sort of plan from there. Get some rest, you'll need your strength and wits about you." Ruby continues to pick at Jake's plate, suddenly finding she can stomach food. "Oh and one of you may want to check with the sheriff. On my way back from the doctor something was happening at his office, there was a big crowd there. I didn't want to stop without you baby...," she gazes at Jake, "Plus looking like this...I would rather not be alone." Jake sighs, "Mierda, will I never get any sleep again." He stands, moves to the door and calls to the woman in the kitchen, "Mrs. Jacobs would like some pastry she can take with her." Coming back to the table he downs the balance of his coffee. "We had best go see what is happening. I will try to convince Chester to take care of whatever needs doing. Wait here a moment for the pastry." Jake bends down and kisses her on top of her head and says in a whisper, "You are always my sunlight." Jake steps over to the table where Katherine and Chester are eating. "Morning folks." Jake spreads his duster a little wider and positions himself so any others will not see his hands as he counts out $250 in bills for each of them. He whispers, "Ruby found this in Turner's room, I thought you could use it to help cover expenses." Then in a louder voice. "I am headed over to see what is the commotion at the Sheriff’s place or something out there. Come on out when you are done eating." The woman has come and left some sweet rolls on the table. Jake grabs whatever Ruby leaves behind and helps her stand. They leave the hotel and she points towards the crowd. Jake moves in close and wraps an arm around her waist but freezes before pulling her to him. "Are you in pain? Does it hurt if I touch you?" His face displays concern through his weariness. Ruby reaches up a hand and touches Jake's face. "Even if it did it would be worth it. It's not bad now, just some bruises. It looks horrid though, I know. But I'd weather that and worse for a snuggle and a kiss any day," she smiles at him. He gingerly pulls her close. "After we hear what the crowd has gathered about perhaps you will consent to lay with me a while, Mrs. Jacobs. Though I dearly need some sleep, I confess that I need to feel your warmth more." Ruby smiles tenderly at Jake. "I must admit, I long to lay with you too." Some thoughts cross Ruby's mind but she quickly pushes them away, to deal with when the time comes. As they approach the crowd he stops suddenly and whispers in her ear, as if the words needed to be said urgently. "Take all the rest and medicine you must. Perhaps I have asked too much of you, perhaps I should have insisted you stay behind with Gonzalez." She begins to protest but he quickly puts his fingers on her lips. "Hush and listen. That time has passed, and you are here with me and I could not part with you, could not stand to wonder if you are safe. Even if we share everything, it does not mean we must share equally. I see now that this is mine to do, and you need to give me what strength you have, but no more. The time will come when I cannot bear a burden and you will be there to carry it for me. I know this surely, and I know that I will protest and you will feed me these words back from this day." The last few words manage to bring a smile to his face, the first of the morning. "And I will choke on them." Ruby's chest tightens as Jake's strength and love for her shine in his eyes. "It's nice to see you smile baby." Ruby quietly stares at him for a moment, even through the noise of the crowd around them. "I'm only sorry I can't help you like I want to. I'm just not strong enough, strong like you are." "You just need some rest that is all, you will be - " Jakes attention is interrupted by the man on the porch. From where they now stand Jake and Ruby can see someone standing on the porch to the sheriff's office. Hard to make out who it is as they are bobbing behind cover repeatedly. He appears to be hysterical, waving his arms and screaming at 15 or so people that have gathered out front. "Go on folks, get out of here. You've all seen enough, now leave!" The Jacobs do not push their way through instead choosing to watch the scene unfold from the back of the crowd. As they get closer they can see that the missing deputy, Al Weeks has returned. It his him that is attempting to disperse the crowd. His attempt is somewhat successful as a few people walk away, some just shaking their heads, some crying. As they leave the view to the porch becomes clearer and a gruesome sight is unveiled. A pale body hangs from a rope on the porch, slightly swaying back and forth. A tarnished star is pinned on the chest of the body, the body of Sheriff Wilson. "Looks like there is an unexpected job vacancy." [i]I was wondering how long it would take for that to happen,[/i] Jake thinks to himself. [i]I suppose he was quite a thorn in their side. Just like someone else I know.[/i] They step up to the porch. Jake pays close attention to the deputy "My condolences, Deputy. Must be a trying time for you. We saw the sheriff last night at Greely's when he helped us out. Quite a shame that this would happen to such a dedicated man. Whatever work he had you doing for him since yesterday morning must have been very important for him to risk being alone while you were away." Ruby shudders and turns her head away from poor Sheriff Wilson. She takes Jake's hand as he walks forward she follows. Jake speaks with the deputy and when Ruby is close enough she finally gets up the nerve to look at the sheriff. Her eyes wander to the man. Ruby does notice a pair of puncture wounds on his neck as well as other bruises and marks indicating that he was physically beaten. Deputy Weeks is definitely extremely distraught and feels guilty for what happened to the sheriff. He can hardly speak and when he does it is between sobs. "I... I... I left the sheriff alone... it was my fault. I just had to get away.... just for one day. I shouldn't have left him alone, I... I just couldn't take this... this anymore! They'll pay for this... those sons of bitches will pay!" Ruby tugs on Jake's arm and whispers quietly in his ear, "Look at his neck." "Who is that, Deputy. Who is going to pay?" Jake only glances quickly to where Ruby is pointing, already expecting what she found. "You just had to get away...." Jake repeats softly what the deputy had said and looks sympathetically at Ruby. "Deputy, can you remember what you did with the rope yesterday?" "Those farmboys, they're always causing trouble. It had to be them, I just know it was. And I'm gonna take them out!" Deputy Weeks looks puzzled for a moment "Rope? What rope?" He thinks for a moment then seems to remember something. "The rope from the alleyway, from yesterday morning. I didn't do anything with it. Why?" Having already had one breakfast, Kate was ready to follow Jake and Ruby only a minute or two after they left. "I'll see you in a few minutes, Chester," she said quietly. "Maddie's breakfast and mine, I think I've had enough. I want to see what's going on. Thanks for keeping me company." Kate made the quick walk over to the Sheriff's office, and took advantage of her small size to wiggle her way through the slowly dispersing crowd. The first thing she could see was a slowly swinging rope, and for a moment she thought there had been a hanging. A moment later she stumbled back and swallowed hard. She turned her head away and came up behind Jake and Ruby. After Ruby points out her find to Jake she keeps her hand in his but turns her head. She sees Kate in the crowd, standing right behind her. She looks at her sadly. "Poor Sheriff Wilson," she mouths to her. Kate stepped up next to Ruby looking decidedly green. "Mr. Jacobs wanted Chester and I to come over. Chester wasn't quite finished. I wish I'd never eaten." "Me too. I had some toast and a couple bites of pastry and I wish I didn't have that. "Poor guy. He must have found out something," she whispers. "Or he made someone angry. From what I heard, those men who came into the saloon last night didn't need much reason to hurt people." "You're telling me," Ruby shoots back, suddenly regretting begin out in public. She turns her face back towards Jake and while still holding his hand in hers she buries her face on his shoulder. "It was missing Deputy. When the missus took me to see the spot the rope was missing. Odd, is it not?" Jake glances back to see Katherine behind him then continues to the Deputy, "Is that when you suddenly had to leave? Do you remember where you went?" "I waited for the sheriff, but he didn't come back. I took a ride on my horse, just a ride so that I could relax for a few hours. It wasn't a big deal. I thought it wasn't a big deal." Chester pushes his way through the crowd. He shouts, "Make way. Make way." Getting to the front of the crowd, he gasps at the sight before him. He goes up to the deputy, "Cut him down, deputy. The town doesn't need to see him like that." He turns around. "Go home now. This isn't a freak show. Shoo." Chester pulls out his knife, stands on a chair he grabs from the office and cuts down the body. Once the people leave, he asks Weeks, "Just what in Hades happened here? I just saw the sheriff yesterday. He told me and Mr. Jacobs here to stop by. He needed help because you weren't around. Where have you been?" "I didn't go that far!" exclaims deputy Weeks. "Look I was here when he went to bed, he was fine. So it wasn't my fault. I didn't want anything to happen to him, and I want revenge! This has gone on long enough!" As Chester covers the body, he says, "Good answer. But don't go off half-cocked. That's a good way of getting dead. You were here last night? Did he say anything to you about what's going on? We need to figure out how big this thing is. Then we can talk about revenge. OK?" Ruby pipes up, "Maybe someone should ask Greely where he went last night after he left the saloon, although you say you were here when he went to bed Deputy?" Ruby is silent again. "Well, Deputy... you're going to need some help. Looks like you're the Sheriff now. Jake and Chester can help you investigate if you give them the power to." The recently promoted deputy listens to both Ruby and Chester as they speak considering their advice. "Well if I am the new sheriff and you two are willing to help me then I'll get you badges right away. Consider yourselves deputized. Sheriff Wilson did talk with me for a few minutes last night after he came back from Greely's. He told me about the Edwards fella who's supposed to be helping us out. He told me about Colin's room and the state of affairs there. We can go and find Mr. Greely if you folks think he is part of this, just have to take care of Sheriff Wilson first." "Sure, sure." Chester catches the eye of a passing child. "Hey, kid. Here's a quarter. Go to the church and get the padre. Bring him back here pronto, OK?" He says to Weeks, "Are you ready to go once the priest takes the sheriff?" After Deputy Weeks answers, Jake nods and motions to the others and says, "Let us give the man a moment to pull him self together. This has been quite a shock for him. Let him have a moment with his friend." Jake leads the others a little ways away and speaks in a low voice. "I am exhausted and need to get a few hours sleep. I am supposed to meet with Nolan Edwards at two o'clock, if one of you would be so kind as to wake me just before that time. I believe we are going to discuss going after the three that were at the saloon last night. I am certain we could use your help if you are able to join us. Please extend the invitation to Nanuet and Minerva." Jake glances over to make sure that the Deputy is not listening in before he continues. "There is more that I need to share with you. Did you hear what the deputy said earlier? He just HAD to get away. I think he was compelled by one of them. Do what you can with the deputy just beware what you do or say with him. I wonder if that means they could turn the law against us?" Jake shakes his head, as if chasing a thought away. "I suppose that is more difficult if we are the law." "I do not trust Greely, something is up with him and his response to the having vampires in his saloon was underwhelming at best. He acted like they were just juvenile delinquents, not monsters from Hades." Jake rubs his chin a few times. "Edwards said they cannot come in a home without being invited, but they can in the hotel. That makes no sense to me, but neither do them going up in smoke. I wonder if we could rent a house for us? Ask around if you get the chance." "If someone does see Edwards before two, ask him what we can do to prevent the sheriff from coming back as a vampire. We do not need any more trouble, and it seems an ignoble end for the poor sod." Jake rubs eyes and sighs heavily, glancing again at the Deputy. "Any reason we had for pretending we do not know each other seems to be gone. We will keep up the pretense being the Jacobs just so we do not make people suspicious of us, however you two do what you think is best. Katherine, you could use Maddie as your protection for casting spells in an emergency and she could then disappear. That is your business of course. On the other hand you may want to distance yourself from me. After last night I suspect Nevada and his friends are not too fond of me. With the sheriff out of the way they might believe I am the next most troublesome person in Thomaswell for them." Ruby's mouth opens and shuts a couple of times, each time the shutting part prompted by Jake's expression to her. She fidgets, looking from the poor sheriff to Jake then finally she says, "Well, the day I found the ashes... Sheriff Wilson did ask the deputy to stay behind and look for more clues. Maybe whomever did it that day came back? But then again... it was daylight." Ruby looks confused for a moment but doesn't say anything else on the matter. "So, Deputy Jacobs, go get your badge so we can go rest." "I would rather have Katherine able to disappear, I think," Kate said. "Maddie made some progress with Jacky O'Neill last night. I'm fairly certain he isn't a vampire, just a scoundrel out for himself. But once you and Chester are law, he'll have even more reason to distrust you. If Maddie becomes associated with you he might start avoiding her too. And while I don't think he's involved, he's an opportunist. If someone tries to get him involved against us it'll be good to have someone he'll at least speak to." "I do not remember if I told you this before, but I put some holy water on my hand just before shaking his the night before last. It did not seem to hurt him, so I came to the same conclusion as you." Jake rests a hand on her shoulder. "What you said about Maddie makes sense. If you think that Katherine may have to disappear, consider using a false last name. You never know what might get back to Promise City some day. I am certain that lawman Alistair Jacobs will be on the forgiving side over a little bit of wizardry." Jake gives her a wink. "Chet, I'll let you help the Deputy, I mean Sheriff Weeks take care of Wilson. Just bring me my star when we meet with Edwards. Wait for me before you get in too much trouble. OK Soldier?" "I should use Anders," she laughed. "I could claim to be related to Maddie and save myself the cost of that second hotel room. I understand what you're saying," she said more seriously. "I'll consider it. And it wouldn't be the first time I've had to be subtle." "Be safe and do what you can. We will see you both at two then." Jake tips his hat and Ruby reaches out and squeezes Katherine's hand. She gives Chet a flash of a smile but turns her face away quickly. The Jacobs then make their way back to the hotel and then their room. "Chester, I'm going to go back to the hotel and ask the man there if there any houses for let. I'll let Nanuet know what Mr. Jacobs said as well. I'll see you back there soon, alright?" "OK, Kate. I don't know how much Weeks will want us to do for general law and order. Hopefully not much. These vampires are going to take a lot of time to bring to ground. We'll need to know if they're connected to Turner." [/QUOTE]
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