all i need is a pair of wheels

Stevie Evans. Twenty-Eight. Las Vegas, NV. Nashville-born and Nevada-bred. Devoted to family and friends, and currently tending bar at the Atlantis Hotel & Casino Lounge. Come say hi. Technogeek hobbyist. "I can do this all day." - Steve Rogers.

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Text || Blondie

Sky: Thank you! Ngl, that's even better than seeing you at work. ;) But I think you're long overdo for a break. Or at least some time together where I can appreciate you a little more.

Stevie: You're welcome! And oh yeah? Good. ;) I'd never say no to that either... How does this weekend sound?

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felipe--lopez​:

“No kidding”, he agreed. Felipe sometimes felt that way. Even going out for drinks with friends after work had become somewhat difficult. People were taken with their professional and personal lives and that made him wonder. The older he got and the less time there seemed to be for anything other than work.

“Do you ever feel like you’re always running? Like I used to be able to do so many things in one day but now it’s… it’s strange. There’s barely time to do anything”. He shrugged. His theory was that someone was manipulating the world clock… but that was unlikely.

The words Felipe were saying rang truer than Stevie could even say. Nodding vigorously as he swallowed another bite of pizza, then cleared his throat to answer. “Constantly. I know there’s still twenty-four hours in a day but somewhere along the line it feels like we’re down to twelve or something. There’s just never enough time to get things done.”

Maybe it was just a sign they were getting older, but as neither of them actually were all that old to begin with, it felt like maybe some things could be done to fix that. “Sounds like you and I are feeling the same way about things.”

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Text || Blondie

Sky: Miss me at work? I'm finally feeling human again.

Stevie: You know I did, Skyberry. That's awesome news, although I'm also happy to keep waiting on you hand and foot.

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felipe--lopez​:

“Trust me”, he nodded ““I love being pampered but I can’t wait to be able to do that”. Felipe was usually always out and about, working or having fun or visiting someone so it was weird for him to spend so much time homes. The worst was probably not being able to do simple things like make something to eat or even shower without paying attention to a cast. Well not having to sit down to shower would also be great but he knew that it was only a matter of weeks, things would go back to normal.

“Thanks”. He reached over to take a slice of pizza and took a bite. He’d always known he was lucky but didn’t realize how much until recently. He was thankful for each and everyone of them and needed to think of a way to thank them all once all this was behind them. “What about you though? How have you been?”

As the guy Stevie usually tended to live through vicariously, he could understand exactly why Felipe was going a little stir crazy right now and already looking ahead to things returning to normal. “That’s good man, I’ll be waiting,” he added with a chuckle. Some things would always be the case for them, and sharing pizza and drinks was just one of those things.

After offering him the first slice, Stevie took one for himself as well and took a bite. “Any time.” Resting back in his seat as Felipe turned the tables and asked him how things were going, Stevie answered as honestly as he could. “I’m okay, it really just feels like all I do is work these days. I know I’m going to blink all of a sudden and the summer’s going to be totally gone.”

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felipe--lopez​:

“Always”, he laughed. He is always hungry, especially when there is pizza. Besides, Stevie’s visit was a good surprise. He’d been surrounded by women for days -not that he wasn’t complaining about it- but he wouldn’t talk to his mom the way he talked to Stevie. 

“I’m okay”, he shrugged “can’t wait to get out of that thing”. It wasn’t his favorite topic. It always reminded him of his ridiculous idea to leave without telling anyone where he was going but also of the night he spent all alone out there. The memories sometimes haunted him at night or even during the day, whenever his mind wandered back to that day. “I’m being taken care of. Abuela, my mom and dad, Santana, Ruby… and my best friend brings me pizza. I’m living like a lord these days”.

It was good to hear Felipe laughing, seeing one of his best friends in obvious discomfort was off-putting but his reaction made Stevie feel a little better about it. Once he took a seat he hoped Felipe might take the chance to fill him in a bit about how things really were and immediately his intent to get out of the wheelchair was there. Stevie nodded, leaning forward in his seat, and upon hearing that he had no shortage of people helping him and looking after him seemed like it both helped Felipe and also seemed like an inconvenience.

“Well, don’t get too used to that, I’m expecting you to reciprocate and bring me pizza eventually too.” A grin, with an extra nod attached to it. “There’s a lot of people who want to see you get better, though. And I’m happy to help out in any way you need, Felipe. Whatever it takes.” Reaching out to lift the lid on the pizza box, he offered it to his friend first.

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felipe--lopez​:

Felipe had gotten so many visits since his accident that it felt like it never stopped. It was exhausting but nice. It also showed so many people cared about him or his family and it truly was heartwarming. There was a knock on the door to which Felipe’s mom answered. After telling Stevie that her son was outside on the deck, Maribel took advantage of the situation to make a quick stop at her own place.

He sat there, looking at the water as he’d been doing pretty much everyday since he came home. He had no idea why but it was soothing. The sound of voices coming from inside the house caught his attention, prompting him to move his wheelchair around. A relieved sigh passed his lips as he realized it was Stevie and not another’s of his parents’ friends. “Hey”, he smiled.

It took Stevie aback at first to see Felipe’s mom answering the door for him, but the momentary surprise gave way to the realization that of course he’d need some extra help right now. Directed out to the back deck after chatting with Maribel for a few moments, he made his way out slowly to where his friend was, seated in his wheelchair. Before he had the chance to announce his arrival Felipe turned and saw him coming, offering a smile and a happy greeting.

“Hey yourself.” Stevie grinned back at him, happy and inwardly relieved all at once to see Felipe looking mostly like himself. After his ordeal, he wasn’t sure exactly what state of mind he may have been in. “I hope you’re hungry, made sure to get an extra large one of these bad boys,” he chuckled as he held up the pizza before setting it down on a table next to him. Taking a seat as well, Stevie looked out over the backyard scenery for a moment, then turned back towards Felipe. “So seriously, how are you feeling?”

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As one of his oldest and dearest friends, Stevie felt guilty for what Felipe had been through lately. Disappearing off the radar, finding out he’d been in the hospital, it made the blonde feel like a terrible friend to him. Work had been hammering him lately, and it wasn’t even work that he enjoyed doing anymore. He could only take so much slinging alcohol before the hours and everything got to him, but at least now that his friend had been released from doctor’s care and he was continuing to recover at home he could show up for Felipe and be there for him now.

Taking care to bring a pizza over with him, loaded with all of Felipe’s favorite toppings and also some non-alcoholic beverages, Stevie wanted to get to the bottom of just what was on the mind of one of his best friends and how it had gotten to this point. Knocking on the door he’d been to so many times in the past, he waited for Felipe to answer.

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felipe--lopez​:

Wouldn’t mix well with my meds, uh? But yeah, that sounds great.

Good point, I’m thinking no. But okay awesome, I’ll be over soon here.

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bridgethudson​:

Teach me your tricks then! I mean, okay– I won’t fight you, but I still think you have it harder. So true though. Like, if you don’t like it, go somewhere else! You get the Chads though. You’re welcome, Stevie? Yeah? Well I hope good things then? Well, maybe a bit… which is confusing, but not in a bad way.

I might have to teach a class or something. :) And okay, well agree to disagree on that. But you’re right, I think a lot of it is because it’s Vegas, and everyone just assumes we’re here to do their bidding. The Chads do suck, I won’t lie. Definitely good things though. And really? That’s a good thing then, it keeps you on your toes?

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skylarberry​:

Then I would say I exceed expectations. I’m glad you think so, because that’s how it was meant, Sunshine. Here’s hoping it did. If I see him on the cameras again, I can’t promise I’ll be so nice. You mean it? It’s not nice to give promises you can’t keep. ;) But, I do have Sunday off.

All I can say to that is rock on, then. :) And I thank you again. That’s good then, it’s what he deserves and more. I mean it completely, and I intend to keep it too. ;) Do you? I feel like we should take advantage of that then.

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felipe--lopez​:

Yup! Should be fun. Unless you want to do something else of course. I’m game for a drink or pizza too.

Well I think we’re definitely overdue now for catching up, maybe not a drink though. But I’ll bring a pizza, you provide the deep chat, okay?

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macgyvergifs​:

look mac, if you wanna move on, i support you. we all do. but before you make that decision you need all the facts. you should know i used my upgraded security clearance to look through matty’s file on your dad.

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bridgethudson​:

Sounds like you’re a better person than I am! But you’re probably right. Ugh, no kidding. Although I’m pretty sure you likely have it worse. I’ve had to deal with some Karens, but I rarely get the drunks. That’s good to hear! Have you been up to anything new?

Nah, maybe I just hide it better. ;) That’s okay, and maybe call it even? Dealing wiih the public at any point really, it just turns into a nightmare when you aren’t expecting it. Oh man I bet you have, and I’m not sure which is worse. Thank you! Oh... a little bit, how about you? Anything new in your day-to-day?

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felipe--lopez​:

I mean I just want to make things clear. Maybe I watch too many movies but I’d feel better knowing that what happened the other day was an accident.

I get where you’re coming from, really. And you’re right, better to know it was an accident than to wonder and end up finding out you’re in a cheesy 80′s horror movie or something and she’s boiled your bunny on the stove.

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felipe--lopez​:

Sorry I didn’t mean to! But yeah let’s do something. What about mountain biking this weekend? It’s been a while since I went.

Haha that’s okay man, sounds good to me then! Sure, it’s been a while since I went too. But I hear it’s like falling off a... well you get the picture.

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rubygrace-mills​:

Ah yes, the allure of the bright lights and the city of sin, it turns people entirely feral. As fantastic as you are behind the bar, i’m sure your talents would be appreciated anywhere. The world is most definitely your oyster.

I think there’s something to be said about how easily it happens though, almost like they’re just waiting for the excuse to go nuts or something. Aw hey, thanks for that! And you really think so? I have to admit, slinging booze isn’t really the long term dream I had for myself. Maybe it’s time to look elsewhere.

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skylarberry​:

Okay, yeah, you definitely caught me there. I have zero shame. But I mean, your moves are good. Always watching your back, Blondie. Well then he came to the wrong city; Vegas is full of wins and losses. Please tell me he did? Of course, though that sounds like a much better time. Looking is one thing, but I’d much rather be with you.

And what would you say if I said that lack of shame was a total plus in my book? I guess I can’t deny that, and coming from you that’s a total compliment. That’s what I like to hear, Skyberry. It sure is, and I don’t know, I lost track of him but I sure would like to think karma got even with his wallet. Funny, I was thinking the same thing. We can always make that happen.