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Take A Chance On Me

Chapter 15: Please Speak To Me

~Rita's House~

(Lets see I got my purse and keys, the doors of the house are locked and the stove is off. There's some laundry downstairs that need to be folded later, but that can wait until I return...oh so many things to do and not enough time). The thoughts ran through Rita's mind as she scurried all around her house making sure everything was neat and tight before she would leave, after the call from Chance she needed to head over to the hospital to make sure everything was ready for when the baby would come. She was worried though for Jake, he wasn't suppose to be giving birth for another 5 weeks, something must have happened to his system. Grabbing her winter coat and hat from the closet she turned off the light in the kitchen and left the little night lamp on in the living room before heading out the door and to her small little back beetle car. It started to snow again, Rita was happy there was no wind to follow, it was cold enough and the morning sun would be rising soon behind the dank gray clouds in the sky. Starting the car and hearing the engine come to life Rita quickly turned on the heater, sitting in her seat waiting for it to fully engulf her in. She shifted into first gear and began to drive off, a snow plow had already gone through her neighborhood a couple of times so the roads clear as day with some minor snow collecting on the dirt road.

~Adam's Studio Apartment~

Working at his gym was hard even though being the owner was a big plus in his life, but still having to talk to new employee's was enough on his hands. Going through each file and having to do the interviews himself, he never though it was going to be such a circus. Adam got up from his chair and went over to his fridge in the kitchen, once full of liquor and beer from his partying days with his friends now vanished since he was dating Daisey. Of course he kept a 30 pack of beer in his fridge, but that was his limit in his domain now, usually his friends provided the drinks they needed to have fun. Adam made a personal vow not to go overboard with the drinking, for his health's sake and for Daisey...not to mention his mother giving him a 3 hour speech about the dangers of drinking too much. Adam shivered at the thought as he grabbed a can of milk and closed the door, heading back to the living room and finding his favorite spot on his chair before sinking down into the recliner. He flipped through the channels with his remote to find something to watch, Daisey said she was hanging out with Kyle and Anna tonight so she wouldn't be coming over. There was a knocking on the door, a couple of light taps before it got more powerful to be considered a "knock". Adam got up from his seat stretching his arms in the air before going over to the door and opening it. It was Ian, a little wet looking down at his younger brother.

"Whats up giant?" Adam asked as he moved aside to let his eldest brother in the apartment, without hesitation Ian entered and went over to the kitchen table and grabbed a seat. He slumped down on the chair taking his leather coat off in the process, it dripped of melted snow onto the carpet, Adam closed the door and took a swig of his milk before taking a seat across from his brother. Adam was shaking a bit in his hands, he still had a scar from when Ian was drugged a couple months back and swung at his brother in the back of Chance's truck. Adam had gotten a couple refills of the anti-depression medication, he ever saw that side of his brother before, though it wasn't his fault for the assault it left a scar in Adam's mind and body. He found it hard to stare at his brother for long periods of time, looking away every so often to break their glances and pay attention to something else, Ian scratched his side for a moment, the side where he was stabbed by Cliff, there was a short line that ran horizontally but it was hardly visible to the naked eye.

"I just came back from dropping off Chance at his house...man you should have seen him Adam."

"Ya' know...I got a call from Jake hours ago asking where he was. I didn't know so I told him to call up Jackie or Anna, I was at work when he called so I didn't have time to chat long. " Adam said looking at his bottle, he was surprised he already drank half the content of milk, both hands cupping the bottle as he swirled it around a bit watching the little whirlpool form. "I told him Chance could handle himself so there was so real worry"

"Oh, there was" Ian sighed, Adam looked at his brother adjust himself in his seat, cocking an eyebrow at what he just said. "I went down to Kat's Bar, Kim was working tonight and she said Chance was on some kind of drinking binge" Ian reached into his pocket and pulled out the little slip of paper Kim had given to him at the bar, it was crumpled up in a ball now as Ian tossed it on the table towards Adams direction. He picked it up and looked at the list of drinks Chance ordered when he was there, a full front to back of drinks before his tab had run out. Adam just looked puzzled. "I know, most of that stuff he hardly touches, I mean sure he could have just been trying out new drinks but lets be real Adam, we know Chance not to order so many of them if he knows he's gotta drive later. Eventually I talked to him, he was being distant as Jake told me when he gave my cell a ring. On his way out he got into an argument with some other kats, I had to pull him out of the bar so he wouldn't hurt anyone."

"What's wrong with him? Is he stupid or something?!?!? This isn't something like Chance to do" Adam was getting a little emotional as his mind raced thinking about what could have happened to his brother if Ian wasn't there. This was something he would have done long ago when he was on a drinking binge with his friends, but Chance? Ian continued the story.

"He finally calmed down after falling in the snow a couple of times, I drove him home and he started to get fussy again, even tried to swing at me...but he missed and fell once again. I brought him inside the house and Jake to give me a call later today" Ian sat up in his chair and yawned, it was about to turn 4 in the morning and he was tired. Adam finished his drink before setting his bottle on the table and looking down at the list again. "I think its just stress from the kitten about to come and his work at the garage, but it seems like he's more tired and sore from that, Adam, if you were to pick him up now he'd be lighter than Daisey! He's been eating little and sleeping less, the poor kat probably would have drank himself to death yesterday" Adam's ears lowered, he didn't want to hear any more of what could have happened as he turned his head away slightly, Ian got the hint. Adam got up from his seat and went into his kitchen to grab himself a beer, he would need it after what he just heard.

"Would...would you like anything to drink?"

"Just water please" Ian coughed, still a little soaked from earlier wrestling with Chance, Adam grabbed a bottle of water with the same hand as he had his beer and closed the door. He went over to the cupboard taking out his bottle of antidepressants before returning to the table, placing Ian's water in front of his, Adam noticed his brother shaking a bit as he looked at his feet, soaked to the rings of his jeans.

"I'll go get you some new clothes, I should still have some your size still around. Thank God for hand-me-down's, heh" Adam smirked as he went upstairs to his room and grabbed some clothing. Ian looked at the beer his brother brought out and also a small capped bottle next to it, he reached over to have a better look and read what was on the side:

~Cymbalta

Prescribed To: Adam Emmanuel Ferlong

Directions: Take 2 a day with meals until bottle is empty. Please see doctor for more refills, do not take with alcohol. Warning: This medication may cause headachs, nausia, upset stomach and minimize sleep. Discontinue if side effects become severe and see doctor immediately.~

(Cymbalta, Cymbalta...isn't that some kind of anti-depressant?? Why is he taking these??) Ian though, he put the bottle down just in time to hear his brother coming back downstairs with some clean, dry clothes. Adam handed him the new clothing before taking a seat and opening up his beer with his hand, twisting the bottle cap off hearing the light pop coming from the drink. The mist rose from inside the bottle as Adam brought it to his lips, feeling the cool liquid fill his mouth before he swallowed, he opened up his medication bottle and took a small blue diamond shaped pill. "So, how long have you been on those?" Ian asked opening his bottle of water, twisting the cap off letting it fall on the table watching it roll around in a circle before it stayed still. "Because you should know not to mix it with liquor, even one bottle can do you harm Adam"

"Yeah, I heard the story from mom already" Adam replied in a low tone as he flicked the pill into his mouth and used his saliva to slide it down, he was about to pick up his beer until he felt something grab the bottle out from his hand harshly.

"Do I have to start treating you like you were a growing kat again? You should know better by now Adam, and why are you taking this stuff anyways? You were never depressed or had anything to be depressed about" Ian picked up the water bottle and placed it in front of his brother who just flinched when his hand got near his body, Ian cocked an eyebrow at the muscle reaction. Adam just picked up the bottle and drank, keeping quiet as his body shook a little. "You got a nice girl now; lord knows you needed one to keep you from drinking so much with your friends. You're the owner of the popular gym in the city, what more could a kat ask for? Why were you prescribed these??" Ian's voice became more stern and direct towards his brother, never taking his eyes off of him as he placed the water bottle down on the table.

"I don't know why...it's stupid why I was given these but I just don't know why I still get a horrified feeling of..." Adam trailed off when he heard something knocking a the door, both he and Ian looked over to the entrance as it continued, more powerful knocks hitting the frame. Adam got up quickly and went to the entrance, he opened the door right as Daisey's hand was about to strike it again, only to hit Adam on the chest accidentally. She looked at Adam and smiled for a moment, she noticed Ian in the background and waved to him, he returned the gesture. "Daisey?!?! I thought you were with the other girls..."

"We got a call from your mother, Jake is expected but things might be bad since its early" Daisey was making her way out before staring back to see Adam and Ian look dumbfounded and confused.

"...so that would mean...OH YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!" Both said in unison as they hurried to grab their coats and lock up, Daisey shook her head and made her way outside to the car. Adam held the door open for his brother waiting for him to exit the apartment, when Ian finally stepped out he closed the door and locked it, turning around only to bump into Ian's chest. Adam looked up to meet his brothers cold stare.

"We're not done here Adam, just remember that" Adam shivered a bit as he looked away and began to head outside.

"I...I...don't...I don't know what your talking about. Lets go, their waiting for us in the car" Adam finished as he left the building, Ian just stood there slowly making his way down the steps, placing his hands inside the pockets of his leather jacket.

"Adam..."

~The Garage~

The lights were lit all around the house hold, the orange sky melted the gray clouds slowly as the sun began to rise in the horizon giving light to world once again. Harmony set still outside of the house where the two kats lived together, but inside the house was another story. Chance was running all around the house grabbing an assortment of items to bring with them for their trip to the hospital. Some yelps came from inside the kitchen where Jake sat down on one of the chairs after Chance finished talking with his mother about what to do, once he hung up he left to gather things up. Jake held onto his stomach with one hand while his other grabbed onto the edge of the table, his arm shook in the air as his breathing became rapid. Sweat dripped from Jake's brow sliding down his face and nose, fur getting wet and moist by the second. Chance finally came back to the kitchen with two gym bags full of miscellaneous items he collected from around the house, he placed them on the floor before moving to Jake's side and helping his mate up.

"Come on Jake, it won't be long now" With those words the two kats heard the most terrifying sound they never would have expected at that moment, their bodies stood still as the alarm rang, echoing throughout the house and vibrating in the kats ears. Frozen in their place, unable to comprehend what could be happening to the city and the people...something had to be done. Jake leaned against the wall releasing himself from Chance's hold, breathing lightly now after one of his contractions passed he was able to support his body weight.

"Go answer, you have a job to do Chance" No hesitation was needed as the burly kat went to the phone to answer, Jake made his way to the living room couch almost falling on top of the cushions until he grabbed onto the arm and slowly lowered himself down. Rubbing his sore stomach trying to ease what little pain he could from the outside, his kittens were ready to come out today! The chocolate colored tom could hear some faint talking coming from the kitchen, obviously Ms. Briggs needed help with something since she couldn't count on the Enforcers to handle the situation. Jake turned his head when he heard th phone go back on its hanging post, Chance walked out of the living room and shot a worried glance at his lover, the city needed the SWAT Kats help...but so did his mate. Jake knew things were bad and wish Chance could be with him, but they have a responsibility to the citizens to protect them when danger was apparent. "Go luck T-Bone" Chance moved in front of Jake kneeling down to face him, holding Jakes hand he kissed his lover passionately on the lips wishing they didn't have to part so soon. Finally breaking their kiss Chance stood up and started to make his way to the ladder well that lead to the subbasement, catching a final glance of the back of Jake's head. He could hear some faint sniffing coming from his mate, it tore Chance up inside that he couldn't be with him on their special day.

"I love you" With a final sigh Chance slid down the ladder and turned on the lights of the subbasement, going to his locker to get changed as the Turbokat was lit up by the overhead lights. It still needed to be cleaned and the scratches were obvious, but the jet was able to fly and go another round with any evil that stood in her way. Jake heard the engines roar and some light rumbling, he knew the TurboKat was lowering down so it can take off into the sky, he looked out the window and saw a shinny object quickly enter the clouds before vanishing into the morning sky. Jake heard a car outside stop suddenly making a ear piercing sound, the some doors opened up and before long there was knocking at the house entrance.

"Come it..." Jake winced as he felt another contraction occur inside of him, the pain seemed to get worse and worse every time he had one, he knew he wouldn't be able to last much longer. Kyle and Callie entered the house together, both went over to Jakes side in a heartbeat seeing him squirm in his seat.

"Jake!! We gotta get you out of the house, Hard Drive is heading towards here" Callie went to one side of Jake while Kyle went ot the other, in one swift motion they lifted the kat to standing level with the rest of them. Slowly they made their way outside into Callie's limo, they placed Jake in the middle seat buckling him in tight, Callie sat to his right while Kyle went back inside to grab the gym bags of items Chance had packed earlier. Kyle lifted the heavy sacks and looked around.

"Where's Chance at?!?!" Jake was stunned at the question, he didn't think he would have to come up with an answer for that, he was hoping they wouldn't realize Chance was gone. Jake closed his eyes for a moment feeling a sting in his stomach wailing, Kyle heard from inside and made his way out to the limo again wabbling with the gym bags hanging from each shoulder. "We have to go, we'll have to find him later. Right now we gotta get outta hear and to the hospital." Kyle jumped inside and shut the door, "DRIVE!" The wheels on the limo dug into the wet ground as it sped out of the junkyard and onto the main road towards the city, Enforcer tanks and choppers gathered in the center of the city to battle off Hard Drive. He recently escaped Al-Katras island and retrieved his power suit from the Enforcers storage vault inside their headquarters, Jake moaned more as the limo made some sharp turns swaying the kats that were inside, looking outside he could see a faint image of something flying past the Enforcer choppers. He knew it was the TurboKat on its way to danger, closing his eyes again as he felt more contractions in his body Jake felt light headed, growing weak all of a sudden too as his sbody felt limp.

Inside the TurboKat

T-Bone got the information from Callie about Hard Drive, he was on a murderous rampage by what she described on the phone. So many Enforcer officers injured as they tried to stop the lunatic from getting out of the Enforcer's Headquarters after he attained his suit again, they were idiots to think they could stop the mad kat when he has his powers. Lt. Felina Feral was injured badly when she fought one on one with Hard Drive, for a while it seemed like she was going to win until he zapped her, his lightning blast went through her body from front to back, no blood was spilled and no burns were left, just a single blast had her down for good. She was evacuated and taken to the Megakat Memorial Hospital, when Commander Feral heard news about his niece's injuries he ordered the Enforcers to capture hard Drive dead or alive...he was more eager to kill the runt. T-Bone awoke from his slight daze when he saw an explosion coming out from the mayor office, immediately he navigated the jet towards the burning building. Screaming workers fled from the bottom floor, and on the very top was Hard drive blasting down Enforcer Choppers one after another, finally he spotted the TurboKat and laughed as it came closer.

"Foolish SWAT Kats, you cannot stop me now" Clenching his fists in the air towards the TurboKat, multiple shots of electricity shot out of his knuckles and flew directly at the TurboKat, T-Bone was able to maneuver through he barrage of light, the left wing was hit some by the lightning but nothing too bad as most of it bounced off their armor. The assault continued until the TurboKat flew over Hard Drive getting ready to make another pass, T-Bone armed some Spider Missiles to capture the maniac. Finally turning around and heading back to the building he noticed Hard Drive enshrouded in a bubble of electricity and light as it grew and expanded from his position and started to engulf the other buildings and street. When it touched the cars and choppers in the air they all stopped, the soldiers inside the choppers ejected from their machine as it dropped to the ground and exploded on impact. Launching his missiles already T-Bone had little time to retreat from the orb of light as the TurboKat entered, all the systems inside the cockpit started to spark and go out one by one, then all the lights tuned off. T-Bone held onto the throttle as he pushed the buttons on his command console but nothing happened, the jet began to descend and crashed onto the street below, sliding on concrete breaking it to pieces until it crashed on the side of a building. "No one can stop me now, not even your precious SWAT Kats...bwahahahahah" Hard Drive felt accomplished by his task as he levitated to the street and slowly made his way to the TurboKat, T-Bone shook his head feeling his side for a moment, it hurt like a bitch. He guessed a rib or two must have been broken as he looked around to see the TurboKat totally out of commission, that little E.M.P bubble did them both in. To make matters worse.....T-Bone saw Hard Drive coming his way, smiling to himself.

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