Spiral [Mafia 3]

Friendships

It took some convincing from both Mel and I but both John and Lincoln took today off, inviting Anthony and Vivian to join us. The six of us take a two-hour drive to the beach. I couldn't help but smile feeling the sun on my face and the warm sand under my feet it feels nice to be away from the city for a few hours. While Lincoln and I set up the umbrella. Vivian, Mel, Anthony, and John layout towels and chairs. "So I hear you and Donovan went to college together," Lincoln says striking up a conversation with Anthony as we all settle into our chairs, relaxing and watching the ocean. "Yeah, went to high school together too."Anthony reveals "You guys play any sports?" I ask "I can see you two being on the Football team or something." Mel chimes in "Baseball actually," John says "let me guess, first baseman and...shortstop" Lincoln says trying to guess what positions they played as he points to John then Anthony. "Try, starting pitcher and catcher," John says proudly as he points a thumb to himself then at Anthony. "I bet you looked good in that Baseball uniform" I whisper leaning over to John as Anthony digs into his and Vivian's beach bag "But I don't believe you where a starting pitcher" I tease leaning back into my seat. "If only he could prove it," Anthony says causally pulling out two baseball mitts and a ball. "Why do you just happen to have that with you" John chuckles "Never travel without them" Anthony replies tossing John the ball as he stands up. John stands up as well, chuckling and shaking his head. "Anybody wanna put any bets down before we start?" John smirks looking to Lincoln, Mel, Vivian and myself. "5 bucks says you can't make it past this line." I challenge walking down the beach a bit to draw a line in the sand with my foot. "Alright sweetheart, get your wallet ready," John says with a shit-eating smirk as Anthony runs down to the line I'd drawn, ready to catch the ball. "This should be good." Lincoln chuckles, John gets into his pitching stance, winding up throwing the ball as if he were in a real game. Much to my surprise, the ball lands in Anthony's glove without him having to move an inch to catch it. "So you want your money now or back at the motel?" I ask John with a groan, "Back at the Motel is just fine." He smirks

As John and Anthony continue to play catch the rest of us start to do our own things as well, Lincoln and Mel ended up going on a walk while Vivian and I make our way to the edge of the water. "So how's work going these days?" Vivian asks as we sit on the edge of the water letting the tide run across our feet as it came in. "It's work" I shrug "The end of all this seems so far away yet so close." I explain "You have any plans for once this is all over?" she asks "Hopefully, I'll start working with Lincoln on some of the projects I had planned before this all started." I reply "What kinda projects if you don't mind me asking?" Vivian asks seeming interested, "Well  with the kickbacks we're gettin' I plan on rebuilding the old amusement park in Delray Hollow, along with remodeling the school there to among other things." I reveal "I see, I look forward to all you and Lincoln have in store for this city." she says giving me a warm smile. "You know I never got to ask what you do for a living." I point out trying to change the subjects. "Oh it's nothing exciting," she says with a dismissive wave of her hand. "Oh come on" I smile nudging her. "Okay, I run a dress shop out of our house." She reveals "Maybe I can make you a dress one day" she adds. As we talk about dress ideas, we see John and Anthony run past us into the water with Lincoln chasing them. "You know those boys?" Mel Jokingly asks as she sits down in the sand with Vivian and me. "Never seen them a day in my life." Vivan giggles as we watch Lincoln tackle Anthony into the water John jumping on Lincoln's back trying to save Anthony. "We should probably go make sure they're not drowning your husband." I Joke looking over at Vivian "You're probably right" she replies sarcastically making Mel and I laugh as the three of us head out into deeper water where the boys are. 

"Ah, I'm so happy you've come to join us," Anthony smiles as he emerges from the water. "Angie was the one who suggested we come save you, I was kinda against it." Vivian shrugs "Wow, I really feel the love, dear," Anthony says sarcastically as he makes his way over to her wrapping his arms around her before pulling her into the water with him. I quickly look over at John who was starting to do the same thing. "John Donovan, don't you dare!" I laugh trying to run away from him, "You know I'd never do anything like that to you." he says wrapping his arms around my waist from behind. "Bullshit" I laugh just before he spins me around throwing me into the water. "You're an asshole" I laugh as I come out of the water splashing him. The six of us hang out in the water laughing and having a great time till it starts to get dark. As it starts to get dark we go back to our spot on the beach, Each of us holding our better halves close as we watch the sunset, it is the perfect ending to a great day. Once the sun had set we pack up our things and start the drive home.                      

|A/N: this is just a short little filler chapter, the boys and Angie deserve a day off right, next chapter we'll be back to the main story :D|