H.U.R.T
See you around

"Hi," Jossie greeted awkwardly.

Darren directed his eyes towards the chair Isabell occupied just a moment ago. Jossie pulled out the chair and sat down.

"Thank you" Finally Jossie could say the word amid the emotions that were still lingering in her heart because of Austin.

"No problem."

"You're hurt."

"Yes." Yeah."

"Thank you" Jossie again thanked him for the umpteenth time. If outside he was emotional because of Austin, not here when he was with Darren, the man who suddenly became a hero in his eyes for saving his children. He could not convey a series of words to show sincerity for Darren's help without becoming too emotional while speaking. So, he hoped that Darren could understand that only words of thanks could he say.

"I said it doesn't matter, Jossie."

"Jely and Jorell are my life."

"Yes, I can understand. To my mother, I was her strength." Darren is not a good entertainer. His words just sounded like a crisp joke that could not create laughter.

"Sorry," Darren said clumsily. He thought Jossie would respond to his words. The woman just looked at him with regretful eyes.

"I'm not a good talkative.''

"But you're a nimble, observant man." Praise Jossie without any intention of wooing.

"I take that as a compliment."

"That's a compliment."

"I can blush."

"I don't see you blushing at all."

Darren smiled faintly.

"Surely you're a man who always gets compliments from women."

"I won't deny." Although in his blood did not flow Willson's blood, but Willson's confident arrogance was embedded in his soul. "Sometimes they call me handsome and charming. I don't need that compliment because I know clearly my strengths. We have a lot of mirrors in the house to be able to realize the wonderful grace that is on me."

Jossie felt her tension disappear instantly. He could not hold his laughter. "You're a confident man."

"I have enough money for that."

Jossie laughed again and this time, he nodded confirming Darren's words.

"I thought you were a stiff man."

"Ah, is this how it feels?" Darren murmured grimly. He remembers saying the same thing to Isabell who responded to the girl with emotion.

"That feels?" Josie asked confusedly.

Darren shook his head, "Jely and Jorell must have been very surprised."

"Yes, but I managed to calm them down."

"You're a good mother."

Jossie smiled wryly, "They're my kids. What great kids. They believed me when I said everything was fine. Jely was so worried about you."

"Tell him, his worries are futile. I'm fine and I'm flattered for his attention. It's so sweet."

"Thank you."

"I mean your daughter."

"Yes, I know. I represent Jely." And they both laughed.

Silent. The two of them suddenly remained silent and just stared at each other.

Jossie. They're running out of trite topics. "So what do you want to ask?"

There is no point wasting time. He and his children should go home too. Thank you for saying it. After this, they will not meet again. He and his children will return to their homes. The business in this town is done.

His arrival to Brooklyn is to take care of the legacy his father left behind, including the house they once occupied. Jossie gave the house to the state to make it a museum. He has no intention of staying there. He and his children have had a comfortable life. Staying at his parents' house will only make him remember his father's death. Jossie couldn't remember any of that.

"You must have heard the conversation between Austin and Mr. Scoot." Scoot."

"Yes. I don't know Bartoli," Jossie could've guessed that Darren would question that. "I'm not lying, really. I spent some time outside thinking about that name. There's no Bartoli's name on my acquaintance list."

Darren didn't see the lie in Jossie's eyes. Darren believed in that woman. But that's not what Darren wants to know. He and Austin had no idea who Bartoli was. They had not existed in the world when the man was already a fugitive. At the time, Darren was probably in his mother's womb.

The catch is, maybe Bartoli is a sniper who gets paid to go after one of them. But the possibility is very small. If thirty years ago Bartoli had become a fugitive, it means that men are old enough now. Maybe his father's age.

"It may be very personal, but can you tell me who's watching you and your kids?"

Josie was shocked to hear the question. She also thinks of the possibility that Bartoli is not just a hired gun, but her conscience refuses if her ex-husband intends to take her children in such a cruel manner.

Jossie is reluctant to answer Darren's questions, but he doesn't know how to dodge them. Easier to deal with a frontal man like Austin, he can strike back by turning the story around. But Darren was different, the man did not intimidate him like Austin did, he asked very carefully.

"Someone."

"Yes, of course someone. It can't be aliens or other extraterrestrials."

Jossie's face was red with embarrassment.

"More specifics."

"She's probably watching us, which is what I believe even though I've never seen her. But I'm sure that he won't harm my children."

Darren fluttered, he stared intensely at Jossie. Trying to digest the woman's words and learn the gestures Jossie showed.

"May I ask?"

"Yes, please."

"It's gonna sound disrespectful."

Jossie fell silent, preparing to hear the question Darren was going to ask her. He was suddenly nervous and uncomfortable. Truly, the topic she had always avoided was that of her husband. He did not want to remember the man anymore. Her husband had given her enough bad memories, she would not be able to bear the burden if her husband again added a bad list that might be related to this case.

Her husband was a very good shooter. He was made a leader of the war not without reason. That fact made him very nervous. Hearing the name Bartoli mentioned, he could be a little more relaxed. That's not her husband.

"Your husband is alive?"

Correct guess. Her husband's whereabouts are again questioned. And back, he could not answer cynically because Darren had already first asked him for permission and he allowed it.

"Yes." Yeah."

"Did Austin ask you the same thing?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"It looks like he's been quite pressuring for you,"

"He's a very straightforward man" I'm Jossie. A guy who doesn't like to pretend. "Is there anything you want to ask?"

"So far not. I'll have Austin drive you. Hm, by the way you live here?"

"No. I'm just taking care of my father's house that's going to be a museum."

"Then where do you live with your children?"

"Do you mind if I refuse to answer."

"I don't have the right to it, but I'd be happy if you'd answer."

"My kids and I will be back tomorrow. Our business here is done."

Darren did not force Jossie to answer his question. And Josie was grateful in her heart.

"I'm sorry for the injury you've gotten and I hope you'll get well soon."

"thank you. If you don't mind, stop by tomorrow. I want to say good-bye to your children. I hope you don't reject it."

"I'll take my time. But I can't promise."

"Austin will take you."

"I don't think that's necessary. I brought a car and I can drive myself."

"I'm so sleepy,"

"I'll go so you can sleep. Nice to meet you, Darren Willson."

"Say that next time, when we're reunited."

Jossie smiled, "Yes, next time. Sleep on."

Jossie stood up and walked to the exit. She was immediately welcomed by her two children.

"Mom, is he okay?" Jely asked while hugging her feet.

"Yes, Darren is fine. He is currently asleep and he sends you his greetings. He called you a very sweet boy."

Jely blushed shyly like girls in general who got compliments from handsome men who are awesome. "May I meet him."

"He's resting, honey. We'd better go home. Come on, say goodbye to Isabell,"

Austin snorted as his name was not mentioned. And Jossie pretended not to see.

"Thank you for taking care of my kids as long as I'm inside."

"They are sweet children" Isabell said. "We are not yet acquainted" Isabell reached out and said his name. Josie greeted him kindly.

"Jossie Moore."

"You're going home?"

"Yes. Jely and Jorell must have been very tired."

Jossie and Isabell looked at the two boys and the two boys compactly yawned wide.

"Basks and pillows are all they need right now" Isabell said as he reached out to wipe Jely's head. Jely wore a big smile on her innocent face.

"Jely likes you a lot" Jossie said.

"I love it too" Isabell said.

"You just like it?" Jorell raised a protest with a manyun face.

"No one can refuse you. You're a very brave handsome man." Isabell seduced Jorell not to sulk. Jorell finally smiled. Not just women who love compliments, but men as well.

"I like you too, Isabell."

"See you later" Jossie ended the conversation with a farewell greeting. The two embrace each other. And so did Jely and Jorell.

"I'll drive them to the parking lot" Austin said farewell to Isabell, ignoring the look in Jossie's eyes that blatantly rejected his offer.

Radar Jossie was immediately active that the warm-hearted attitude Austin showed had a veiled intention.

"My children and I will not get lost. I know where this hospital parking lot is."

"I'm not saying you're directional blind. Come on, Jorell, Jely." Austin lifted Jely into his carrier and took Jorell's hand.

Inevitably, Jossie stepped reluctantly following Austin behind.

"What are you talking about with my brother?" Austin asked as soon as they reached the parking lot.

"Why don't you just ask your brother."

"I want to hear the answer from your mouth."

"Then you won't find the answer." Jossie opened the car door, letting her kids inside. Jossie made sure her kids had their seat belts on properly.

"So, what's the name of your husband who has given you such adorable children." Austin held down the car door as Jossie was about to close it. Yeah, Jossie's been sitting behind the steering wheel

"You won't find the answer either. You can get rid of your hands, Mr. Willson."

"Jely, Jorell, I'll see you again." Austin lowered his head to wave to the two boys.

"Are we going to ride the rides if we meet again?" Jorell asked this.

"Yes, of course. We're gonna ride the comedy play as much as you want, champ."

"No need to give false hope" Jossie half-whispered.

"I told you I'd watch you. And I'll make sure your kids ride the comedy roll with me."

Jossie did not respond, nor did he pull the car door firmly. Drove the car without looking into the rear view. Focus only on the front. He believed that there would be no more meetings between them.