Like a Smoking Gun

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    ImageAccording to new analysis of data released by the National Gang Intelligence Center by the office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, there are as many as 50,000 gang members in New York. In New York City alone, there is estimated 500-3,000 gang members. Crazy, isn't it? When you think of gangs or mafias, you think of the cigarets and the 1920's, but not now, not 2014. 100% of cities with over 200,000 people report gang activity, so it isn't far fetched for Luke, Brooke, Lacy and Calvin to be entangled in something like that. In fact, it isn't unlikely that they even came from that. Five Families has been incognito for so long, but now it's time for them to get bigger and better. New York City is a mess, and sometimes you have to make it messier. It isn't as cliche as you think, it isn't anything like what you're thinking. Sometimes it can bowl down to me, you, and a smoking gun.

    Lucas 'Luke' Owens. Luke is one of the leaders of the gang. He tends to cause the most trouble for everyone. If there is someone in the gang he doesn't like he takes care of it. Anyone who jepordizes the safety of his gang might as well consider theirselves dead. The gang is his family and nobody hurts his family. Luke is stubborn, rude, and a little bit angry at the world. When he was younger his mother was killed by his step father and then he took matters into his own hands. He killed his step father, then ran as far as he could. He just happened to end up in New York. It was there that he joined his now family and since then he had never looked back. Luke is all for arguing but he would never strike a woman after all the things he saw his mother endure. Though he does lose his temper often he holds everything back. Luke is still trying to claw his way up the ranks though. However, something new and wonderful has captured his eye. She's beautiful, kind and nothing like his gang. Her name is Lacy and he is still trying to find his way into her good graces. Though he can never do wrong in her eyes he wishes she would see how awful he really is.

    Lacy Jackson. Lacy is just a simple girl that lives in New York. She studies hard and tries to stay in her parents good graces. She is an only child and has always got what she wanted. Though she recently met Luke Owens and he has been taking her on trips to the darker side of life. Lacy knows that under his dark exterior that he is a nice guy. It upsets her that he acts mean when his "family" is around but when they are alone he has the biggest heart. Lacy is trying to keep her parents from finding out that she is hanging out with a criminal for now because it isnt too serious. Or at least she doesn't think it is.

    Brooke Jacobs. Brooke has always been part of the gang. Her father being one of the main leaders is part of the reason she will never have to fear anything in this city. Her father even hooked her up with the badest guy in the gang, Cavin. Brooke has been with Calvin for over a year. Even though he is mean to her sometimes she learns to put up with his. After all frowning can cause wrinkles as her mother use to say. She knows that one day Calvin will be in charge and Brooke wants to remain on top. She will put with his attitude no matter what he does. He even cheats on her and she keeps that to herself. Brooke hopes one day that he will snap out of this delusion that there is someone better for him than her.

    Calvin Hendershot. Calvin is one of the meaniest guys in New York City. He kills for anything and will ruin anything that's in his wake. He even has a habit of messing up his own relationship. Though he loves Brooke he often betrays her. He knows that she will never leave him and he takes full advantage of that. Calvin is currently working with Luke on a few tasks that need to be taken care of. He isn't found of the idea of Luke liking a local girl. He knows if things go bad that it could mess with the gang's lifestyle. Calvin tends to keep those thoughts to himself unless he feels the need to speak up. His only priority now is to climb to the top and never go back down.
    September 10th, 2014 at 01:01am
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    Lacy smiled as she slipped on her flats, then fixed her dress. She smiled as she ran her infers through her hair. She was so excited to go out with her friends to the movies. She kept thinking of Luke though. Lacy had only been texting him for the last week because he claimed it wasn't a good time for them to hang out. Lacy grabbed her purse then walked out of the house. She got in her car and drove to the movie theater. Lacy walked into the movie theater with here friends, laughing as they talked about the days events.

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    Calvin pulled his jeans up, then lot a cigarette as he walked out of his bedroom. He decided to take a nap that day because he had a lot of work to do that night. He smirke at the top of the stairs when he saw Luke walk in. "Well how nice of you to show up lover boy." He joked. He walked down the stairs then looked around for Brooke. He wasn't sure where she had ran off to but he figured that she couldn't have gone far.

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    September 10th, 2014 at 01:17am
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    Luke smirked as he walked up the steps to Calvin's house, confused as to why the meeting wasn't at Brooke's house with her overbearing and overly controlling father usually had all the meetings. Though the group of 20 years old: Calvin, himself and another boy were suppose to begin taking control of the groups basically international drug cartel. "Shut up," Luke spat, joining Calvin at the bottom of the stairs. His fingers were itching to talk to Lacy, but with the power switch happening within the Five Families right now, not a single 'normal' person would be safe right now.

    Luke was what many people would call a Lieutenant, managing all the 'little people' of the Five Families: people who are the eye and ears, the Falcons, and people like Calvin, a hit man. Brooke was quite simply a gang-baby, promised at least some sort of power simply because her father is a Drug Lord. Sometimes Luke couldn't stand her, she was so worldly; this thought almost made him laugh. Worldly? He was equally, if not more, worldly, but being innocent was so much more attractive.

    Brooke sauntered in from the kitchen, a cigarette balanced delicately between her red lips as she secured her curls into a loose ponytail. "Let's get this started, huh? In about 20 minutes, my father will be here and then you won't have free rain. He's checking in with every district, so yeah." She plopped into a seat, ignoring Calvin completely based on his absence in her bedroom last night. Her cropped shirt showed just the bottom of her bra and her jeans hugged her tightly, the smoke swirled around her blonde hair as she waited for them to sit. "We don't have all fucking day."

    (I figured they had to be at least 20. Hope this was okay!)
    September 10th, 2014 at 01:36am
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    Calvin smirked as she walked into the room, "Yea yea don't you worry babe I got this under control." He said. He walked over to her and placed both his hands on the back I the couch behind her. He leaned forward and kissed her softly once she removed the cigarette from er mouth. He pulled away then stood up straight. "Luke we are gonna get out of here once we talk to the boss." He said as he sat down next to Brooke. He out his arm around her shoulders as he relaxed.

    Lacy sat in the movies, thinking of Luke some more. is everything okay? she sent the text, hoping that he wasn't doing something dumb. Lacy was completely innocent and usually believe everything that Luke told her. Lacy wished he didn't do such bad things but it wasn't like as could control him.

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    September 10th, 2014 at 01:52am
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    Brooke huffed, barely returning the kiss and shrugging from underneath his arms. You've got this? She huffed again, who the hell did he think he was? She's the daughter of Louie Bartolina, she was the one who truly had a higher stance than both of them here. This isn't the 1920's, she wasn't subordinate. "Right, well basically what's the weekly report," she asked, flicking ashes into the tray.

    Luke sighed, pulling up a chair and sitting down slowly. "Well, according to the falcons, we're doing okay. No cops seem to know anything, really we're doing fine. You can go now," he said with a sigh. He was annoyed with her presence, the constant swirl of smoke and the occasional flick of tongue that caused each of her words to sound so enticing to most men. He glanced down at his phone and replied, I'm fine, talk to you later. Enjoy the movie. He glanced at Calvin and smiled softly. "Listen, there's some big stuff on the move, coming in on a ship real soon. We got to handle it. Anything you've heard?" He asked Calvin, knowing he's the one who wants to get his hands dirty.
    September 10th, 2014 at 02:33am
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    Calvin smirked, "Oh I already got that covered." He said. He had some guys that were going to raid the ship and take what was on it. "That shipment will be ours by the time I'm done." He said laughing. He was pretty excited to get the praise he knew he would receive from his boss. He looked at Brooke, confused about why he was being so cold.

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    Lacy smiled when she looked at her phone. She loved talking to Luke so much. "Can you come over tonight?" She sent the message then relaxed back against her seat. She wanted to see him so badly. She was missing him like crazy lately.

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    Brooke sighed, flicking the cigarette when her father walked. She stubbed it out, and say up straight, away from Calvin's arms. Her father knew about them, but he didn't need to see it. "Good afternoon, boys," he said, tugging on his jacket. "I assume everything is going well. In which case, I have a job for you. Little Jimmie, he's dead. May he rest in peace, but I'm not exactly happy. So, let me just give you a name: Eduardo Mendez." He smiled, ruffled Brooke's hair and left.

    Brooke sighed, her father made her tense and he never let anyone speak when he was there. She stood up, tugging on her shoes that were by the couch. "Well, have fun with that," she said, turning to grab her keys and her lipstick. She needed to get out, to dance and to make Calvin jealous.

    Luke tensed when Louie walked in, nodded at his question and let the name resonate within him. He said you, but the job seemed to be directed to him. Like hadn't know Jimmie well, they were of different Turfs and therefore, only met a few times: Luke was too new to the hierarchy. He glanced at Calvin, knowing that he can't or shouldn't fulfill the task. He glanced at his phone, sending a quick I don't know in response.

    (On phone now.)
    September 10th, 2014 at 03:11am
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    Calvin smirked as he watched Louie leave then stood, grabbing Brooke's arm. "Where you think you are going dollface?" He asked a se looked down at her. He looked over at Luke, "Go take care of the target. I know you can handle it." He said. Calvin looked at Brooke as the door shut, "Why are you being so rude tonight?" He asked as he let go of her arm slowly.

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    Lacy frowned when she saw his answer. She replied with an okay an a sad face then started to pay attention to the movie. Lacy walked out of the movie theater after the movie then went back to her house. She walked in then went straight to the kitchen to make food. She put a bag of popcorn in the microwave then waited for it to finish.

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    Brooke jumped, tugging her arm free of Calvin's grasp and frowning. "Don't put your hands on me like that," she said, flicking her lighter to light her next cigarette. "I'm not being rude. I'm just going out. You were out all night yesterday," she said, walking again towards her car when Luke entered the room.

    "Calvin, I think you're misunderstanding how things are," he said carefully. "You're far better suited for this and I shouldn't.." He said, trailing off. He ruffled his hair, wanting to go see Lacy. "But, just forget it. You're in the middle of something. We'll talk later," he grabbed his car keys and headed to Lacy's.

    He climbed up her fire escape, shaking his head at the high school act. He climbed through the open window, landing without a sound in her room. "Hello gorgeous," he said, smiling at the girl shoving popcorn in her mouth. "I can't stay long," he said, knowing Calvin wouldn't pull through.
    September 10th, 2014 at 03:36am
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    Calvin narrowed his eyes when Luke came back. "I will see what i can do." He said. He watched as he left then decided to do his friend the favor. He texted Luke, look just stay with your girl tonight...I got this one. Don't expect this all te time. he sent the message then grabbed his gun and headed out. He pulled his hood up as he walked down the street.

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    Lacy smiled and squealed with girly excitement. She jumped into his arms, hugging him tightly. "Luke I missed you so much." She said. She stepped back slowly then are some of her popcorn. She offered him some, "Everything go okay today?" She asked him. She knew that he wouldn't tell her the truth though.

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    Brooke walked into the humid air of the city, letting the rush of heat stick to her, she sucked in a fresh breath. She got into her car, driving across the Turfs into a club on 18th street. It was dangerous and probably stupid, but she was so tired of Calvin ignoring her. She just needed him to notice her, to be afraid of losing her, so when Eduardo offered her a drink, she smiled and agreed. When it became two drinks, she didn't complain. She strayed just far enough away to entice him and stay safe, but she didn't need to entice him. She was Louie's son, her name was interest enough.

    Like glanced at his phone and frowned. He texted back saying maybe they should both go, before Lacy launched into his arms. "Yeah, it's all good." He walked to her bed and flipped onto the pink covers. He looked around the room and smirked, basking in her youth and innocence. "You're such a little girl," he commented with a chuckle.
    September 10th, 2014 at 03:54am
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    Calvin frowned as he walked into the bar, seeing Brooke with his target. "Son of a bitch." He muttered. He waited for her to go to the bathroom then stepped in after her locking the door. "What are you doing here?" He asked her. "Nevermind that I can use you to help me now." He said. "I need you to lead him out of here okay?" He said as he stepped towards her. "Please." He added.

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    Lacy smiled as she threw a few pieces of popcorn at him, "I am not." She whined. Lacy giggled when he went to grab her. "Noooo..." She whined as she pulled against him slightly. She smiled when he pulled her close then kissed him. "I missed you." She whispered.

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    Brooke jumped at Calvin's voice, but turned and crossed her arms. She pushed his shoulder and slurred, "you don't get to tell me what to do." Her whole vision was blurring which was weird considering her two drinks. She fell against him and breathed in his scent, resting her hands on the fun clearly resting in his pants. "You... Are not.. Discrete," she said, smirking.

    Luke caught a piece in his mouth and chuckled again. He warped his hands around her, lifting her onto his lap and leaning back against her headboard. "You're beautiful," he said, brushing a golden lock out of her face. "How was your day?"
    September 10th, 2014 at 04:38am
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    Calvin frowned as he caught her, then moved her hand away from his gun. "What is wrong with you?" He asked as he pushed some of the hair out of her face. "Brooke." He whispered, "Baby." He said, touching her cheek. He frowned when he realized what was wrong. Someone had drugged his girl and now he was pissed. Calvin made a phone call to his friend Johnny to come get Brooke. Once Calvin had her in the car he walked back inside, pulling his gun on Eduardo and shot him multiple times he took off out te door then got in the car. He sat in te back with Brook as Johnny drove fast through the streets. Calvin ran his fingers through her hair as he held her close. He helped her into the house then laid her on his bed. Calvin took her heels off for her then sat down beside her on the bed. "Brooke." He said softly.

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    Lacy smiled as she straddled his lap, then placed her hands on his cheeks and kissed him. She pulled away slowly and laced her fingers with his. "It was good but it's better now that you are with me." She said. She kissed him again, "how was your day?" She asked as she played with his fingers.

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    Brooke nodded in and out of consciousness, clutching onto her name being repeated over and over, but that wasn't the only thing repeating in her head. Gun shots, she heard gun shots over and over. She wanted to scream or to cry, but instead her mind was on repeat. Something wasn't right about the way it all went down and she couldn't shake the feelings. All she could do was sleep and mumble the words 'stop.'

    Luke kissed her back, enjoying the feeling of her skin against his own. "I already told you, but," he sighed, reaching for his phone. It was late and he knew it was late, so this would look bad for him. "I need to make a call real quick, okay?" He moved from underneath although his entire body told him to stay and dialed his Falcon's number, Gary.

    "Hey, man. It's me, anything?" He asked, referring to both the shipment and the other task. Gary muttered frantic words and cops sirens rang in his ears and he sighed, knowing he should have gone with Calvin. It wasn't clean, he heard that in Gary's voice. "Fuck," he muttered, clicking the phone off. He looked at Lacy, such a cute pretty little thing and then down at himself, such a dirty sinner. He felt himself taint her with every touch.
    September 10th, 2014 at 04:58am
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    Calvin stood in his bathroom, washing the blood off his hands. He got changed then laid down in the bed with Brooke. He let his arm go around her, staying close as he watched her sleep. He was worried about what that bastard had given her. He sat up, not wanting to fall asleep. He may hav cheat on Brooke but she was still his girl.

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    Lacy let him get up then sat on the bed, eating her popcorn. She looked at him as he walked in, "Everything okay?" She asked, standing up. She could tell that he was upset. She looked over at her window when she heard the sirens go by her house.

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    Like smiled, assuring her everything was great. He wanted to take Lacy out for the night, but now it wasn't safe for him to be out. "Tell me more about your day," he said, flopping on her bed. "I want to feel normal for a second," he said, the weight of his words pushing down on him.

    Brooke woke up, groggy and in pain. She felt a body in her bed and looked over at Calvin. "Calvin," she said, her voice scratchy. "Water," she called. She felt weak and tired. She saw the faint red color on his hands and felt her panic rise within her. Calvin acted without thinking and she needed him to be she. He was just a hitman, Louie finds him disposable.
    September 10th, 2014 at 05:28am
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    Calvin looke at her then handed her te glass of water he ha already gotten her. "Are you feeling okay?" He asked as he kissed her forehead. "I took care of that asshole." He said. He stood up, taking his shirt off. "Are you going to be okay if I try to get some sleep?" He asked as he laid down.

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    Lacy nodded, "okay well me and amber went to the mall and I got some new clothes. Then we went to the movies. There was some irritating people that wouldn't shut up but other than that it was a good movie." She said. She smiled at him and held his hand.

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    September 10th, 2014 at 05:37am
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    Luke smiled at her blissful innocence and how ordinary she was. He wanted to have an ordinary night for once, but he also knew he needed to see Calvun as soon as possible. He sat up, raising his hand to her cheek and caressing her. "Can I spend the night?" He inquired, willing her to say yes.

    Brooke sat up quickly. "No. I am not okay. You can't just take care of someone in the middle of a club! There are thousands of witnesses and cameras. God, what were you thinking?" She spat at him, her anger replacing the illness she originally felt.
    September 16th, 2014 at 02:43pm
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    Calvin glared at her, "Look I was just trying to make sure that you were safe!" He snapped at her. "if it wasn't for me, then you wouldn't be here right now." He said. He wanted to make sure she was okay, but she just seemed to always be mad. "I could have let him hurt you, but I chose to take care of the problem." He explained.

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    Lacy nodded, "Of course you can." She said as she kissed him softly. She loved when he would spend he night with her. She felt like he would never leave and she always wanted him around. She knew that wasn't a possiblity though.

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    September 16th, 2014 at 06:35pm