[Bovice]

"I didn't say it with a tone." Holden said still mixing his paint.
"He likes to see the lines in peoples face, and he can't see that from way over here." Alicia said bringing the glass of water to Holden.
"Just don't kill my mother yet." Holden said as Solomon left. "Alicia sit." He said pointing to the chair.

"Solomon's right Holden he isn't a dog and neither am I. What is wrong with you? You seem off." Alicia said putting her hands on her hips.
"Nothing's wrong, I just want to paint." Holden said still not looking up.
"Well paint a scene, or something. You don't have to treat me and Solomon like animals." She said a little insulted.
"I'm not treating you two like animals, if anyone is an animal its me." He said looking at the blank canvas.
"What do you mean by that Holden?" She asked sitting on the bed.

"I know you were watching, I was about to kill her. I didn't wanna stoop to her level." Holden said looking at Alicia slightly.
"I was and you didn't. You are a better person than she is, hell me and Solomon are vampires and we are better than her." She said giving him a hug.
Holden hugged her back. "I felt better after I told her off like that but now I feel bad about it. Why is that?" Holden asked finally looking Alicia in the eyes.

"Its because you have that kind of heart, do you remember the last fight we had? It was my fault and you were the one who apologized about twenty minutes later." She said rubbing his back.
"Ya I do remember, that was as much my fault as it was yours." Holden said with a smile. "Tell me the truth was Solomon at the hospital when I was there?" He asked grabbing her hands.
"Yes he was but he was worried that you were gonna kill her. That's something you can't deal with yet." She said standing up. "I will sit there while you paint but you have to ask nicely." Alicia said walking to the chair.
"Ok, will you please sit in the chair so I can paint you." He said with a smile.
"We need to work on that but it will do for now." She said with a smile as she sat down.
Holden smiled, and started to paint.

[Evil Tink]

After quite a few hours, Solomon still had not returned. It wasn't until about 9 am the next day that he finally entered the room. He noticed that Holden was now sleeping on the bed, most likely because Alicia told him he had to. He sighed, closing the door quietly and sitting down silently in a chair.

[Bovice]

"Took you awhile to come back." Alicia said coming from the bathroom. She went around the corner and grabbed and envelope and a piece of paper. "This is from Holden." She said handing him the envelope and paper. She went to sit in the other chair.

[Evil Tink]

"I'm sorry..I've been trying to fix this mess with Holden. I've managed to get them to reconsider killing him. They will wait..although I'm not sure how long. By that time, we'll be long gone and their word has no effect over us." He tilted his head as she handed him the envelope, "What's this? From Holden?" He quietly peeled open the envelop, reading the text.

[Bovice]

The letter read:

Solomon, I'm sorry for acting that way last night. I just don't know why I wasn't able to pull the trigger on her. Actually I do, it’s because I have a good heart. Well at least that's what Alicia says. I know you were there at the hospital, I’m not mad at you. In fact if I did inject the air into her IV she would be dead and you wouldn’t look at me the same way ever again. I could not live with that, you mean a lot to me. I know the past twenty four hours have been bad, I know they aren’t what I had in mind. I also want you to know that even though I went crazy, you kept me sane. You are a great man, I would understand if you wanted to move on to find someone who isn’t damaged. You deserve more than a rich kid who has mommy issues. Whatever you decide I will respect you no matter what.
Sincerely,
~H
P.S.: This picture I painted is what you bring into my life.

Alicia nodded as she went to sit in the other chair. She already read the letter so she knew what it said. She was proud of Holden he said his feelings and that he would let Solomon go if he wanted to. She sat there with a smile as he read the letter.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon sighed over the letter, setting it on the end table, "He thinks I would just up and leave after one bad day? I'm insulted." Yet, he could not wipe the smile from his face as he looked at the small painting. "He's very talented." He set it aside, "How long as he been asleep?"

[Bovice]

"Don't be, he's just that way. He did the same thing to me when I found out about the abuse." She said with a sigh. "I told you he was, but you haven't seen anything yet." She said as she went to grab his portfolio. "About three and a half hours. He wanted to finish that picture for you." She said picking up Holden's portfolio. "You need to see what he has done." She said handing him the portfolio.

[Evil Tink]

"Perhaps I can talk to my artist friend in London. He might be able to help Holden." He set the portfolio aside with a smile. He crossed his left leg over his right and folded his hands in his lap, "While I was out, I booked us a flight for 3pm today, and uh..took care of Evelin.."

Suddenly he jumped a bit, his phone vibrated in his pocket, "Ah, that's probably Steve now." He answered the phone, "Hello?"

[Bovice]

"I'm sure Holden would like that." She said with a smile. "Ok, you... YOU!," she stopped for a second. "You killed her? Did you at least hit her for me?" She asked looking at Holden to make sure he was still sleeping.

"Hey Solomon, it's me Steven. Evelin's dead the doctors say it was a brain aneurysm. Don't tell Holden I will come over and tell him myself when I find a sitter." Steven said with a sigh. "I should be over in about thirty minutes. I will see you then." He said as he hung up.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon flipped the phone shut, "Oh I did, right upside the face with the bed pan." He smiled, looking over to Holden, "Go keep an eye out for his father..he's on his way." He stood, gently sitting on the edge of the bed, placing his hand tenderly on Holden's shoulder "Holden..Holden wake up.."

[Bovice]

"Well thank you for that. Ok i will tell you when he gets here." She said grabbing the room key and heading out the door.

"Hm?" Holden groaned. He sprang open his eyes, "Solomon what are you doing here?" Holden asked rubbing his eyes. He sat up, "Oh ya that's right I'm in a hotel." Holden said looking at Solomon. "Did Alicia give you my letter and painting?" He asked still waking up.

[Evil Tink]

He nodded, "Yes, now I don't mean to rush you, but your father is on his way. He sounded distressed. You should get some fresh clothes on." He helped Holden sit upright, "You have amazing pieces of work Holden. Perhaps I'll talk to a few of my friends in London. Oh, we leave at 3pm today. Luckily, you're already packed."

[Bovice]

"Ok." Holden said rubbing his head. "Thank you for saying that." He said as he gave Solomon a hug. Holden smiled, as he turned to the bathroom. "You wanna join me for a shower?" Holden said with a wink.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon nearly jumped, "Do you have to ask~" He quickly stood and skittered over, kissing Holden' on the neck, "It's rhetorical really." He gently pushed Holden into the bathroom, closing the door.

[Bovice]

"Well at least someone's getting some." Alicia said watching for Steven. Steven pulled up about ten minutes later. Alicia sighed, "You two might wanna hurry up Mr. Evans just arrived." She said waving at Steven.

"Hello Alicia." Steven said with a smile.
"Hello Mr. Evans. Holden is in the shower did you have breakfast yet?" She asked as she gave him a hug.
"You can call me Steven, and no I haven't." He said hugging her back.
"Ok Steven, let's get you some food. And don't let me forget to bring some up for Holden." She said gently grabbing Steven's arm. She led him to the dining room.

***

Holden walked out of the bathroom with a big smile on his face. "Well that was an invigorating shower, don't you think?" Holden asked as he put his pants on. Holden walked over to Solomon and gave him a kiss. "I'm gonna need a cigarette from you." He said with a wink.

"Finally you two are done." Alicia said with a slight smile. "Mr... Steven I think Holden is out of the shower, I'm gonna go make him a plate and then we can go up and you can tell him about Evelin." She said as she stood up.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon grinned, pulling Holden close giving a rather intense kiss back, "Indeed it was." He gave him another quick kiss before letting him go and pulling on his clothes. He held his hand in front of him a ball of brown and tan..stuff appeared hovering above his palm. With a disgusted look, he dropped it in the sink and washed it away. He took a breath, at least he didn't smell like he wore those clothes almost three days now. They weren't fresh, but they were tolerable.

Solomon lifted his tie from the floor, shaking it out and quickly working to tie it, "So Alicia will be coming with us, but she's already arranged for her own living quarters. I know you're alright with it, but I thought I'd tell you anyway." He smiled pulling on the knot and tightening the tie around his neck. and ticking it into his vest.