Out of the Darkness...Light (21/?)

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TITLE: Out of the Darkness...Light (21/?)
AUTHOR: DS
E-MAIL: lotr58@bellsouth.net
RATING: R--Violence, Angst
PAIRING: Orli/Viggo
DISCLAIMER: I don't own these guys (though I wish I did). No money is being
made from this endeavor and no disrespect is intended. It's all for fun!
And thanks so much to those of you looking it over for me:) Your time and
comments are much appreciated.
FEEDBACK: Yes, but be kind, gulp:)
ARCHIVE: Anywhere, just let me know. Thanks.

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CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

 

Unbeknownst to Sean and Viggo, Dominic Monahan hadn't been home since early that morning, and so had no idea that Sean had called. When he'd finished at the studio, he-and the rest of the hobbits-had responded to a message he'd received late the night before. Sonia Bloom had called, the message cryptic and not forthcoming with details. She wanted to speak with him, as well as with Sean Astin, Elijah and Billy. His curiosity aroused, he'd scheduled a meeting with her for this evening. 

 

Now, stomach growling from lack of food, Dom and the others made their way into the restaurant—Vinny’s Pizzeria—and scanned the room for Orlando's mother. To his surprise, Dom spotted John, Ian and Hugo having a drink together in the corner—at a very large table. What were they doing here? He knew for a fact that John despised Italian food. And then, before he had time to ponder the situation further, Sonia Bloom entered the restaurant, smiling at them all. When he saw the other three waving her over, Dom realized that they, too, must have received a message from her. Smiling in welcome, he and his three companions followed her to the table and seated themselves, prepared to listen to what she had to say.

 

Glancing around the table, he realized that two members of their group were missing –Viggo and Beanie. Odd. Especially Viggo's absence. Viggo's feelings for Orlando had become quite evident to everyone. Well, there must be a reason. Turning to face Orlando's mother, he forced himself to concentrate on what she was saying.

 

 

Sonia

 

Looking at the expectant faces of the men around her, Sonia reflected on what had brought her here—what had prompted this meeting. Orlando. He had seemed so forlorn the evening before when she’d visited him. Forlorn, sad...even despondent. Not even Samantha's joking and teasing could bring a smile to his face. When she'd asked him what was wrong, he'd simply shrugged his shoulders and shaken his head, responding that it didn't really matter. She'd kept pushing, however, until he admitted it—he missed his friends. She could still hear the slight tremble in his voice.

 

{"Doesn't matter, mum. I don't matter."

 

"Orlando! Don't you ever say that! What's the matter? Why are you feeling that way?"

 

Another shrug and shake of the head. Then, "nobody cares."

 

"What do you mean?"

 

"I've been up here for three days. No one has called. No one's come to see me. No one has even tried to leave me a message. I guess I'm not their friend. I just thought I was."}

 

He'd trailed off then, looking down at his hands and blinking his eyes furiously. She could see the unshed tears in his eyes...tears she didn't want to ever see in her son's eyes again. And so here she was, surrounded by Orlando's friends, hoping they would consent to her wishes.

 

 

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"Thank you all for coming. It is very much appreciated."

 

Murmurs of assent, no problem's and my pleasure's all around.

 

"As I'm sure you all know, I am here because of my son, Orlando. He..." she trailed off, as if contemplating what to say next. Then, "...he is not doing very well.” She stopped, eyes downcast, as if gathering her courage and her strength to continue.

 

Looking around the table, Dom took in the pained and sympathetic expressions on the faces of his friends and coworkers. But his attention was drawn back to Mrs. Bloom when she began speaking once again.

 

"The doctors...and I...believe it would be very beneficial to Orlando's recovery if he is surrounded by familiar things...including the company of his friends. So, I wanted to ask if all of you would mind visiting him?"

 

A chorus of yes's and of course's and absolutely's was her response.

 

"But we thought he didn't want us around." This was Elijah.

 

Sonia Bloom shook her head sadly.

 

"No, that's not true. Orlando may not even realize it, but he needs his friends. Your presence can do much towards furthering his recovery."

 

"Then consider us there." Ian.

 

The woman's face lit up with a smile and she clapped her hands together.

 

"Wonderful!"

 

 

 

 

 
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Comments

[jackieville.livejournal.com]

Thank goodness Sonia has finally come to her senses! Orlando's friends are just what he needs! I hope that Viggo and Sean will be able to visit too!!! I am just adoring this story with a passion! *is addicted*

*hugs*

[sitaray.livejournal.com]

yay! Hopefully Vig and Orli can come too!