Smoking Gun

Evan Steele | 28 Owner of Steele Guns & Blades Riflemaster at The Range

[cameronwaynecalvert]

-He takes a moment to look into the eyes of the man that genuinely feared losing him and stopped for a moment, realizing how insensitive he really was. He stroked Evan’s cheek for a moment and held his gaze- …No you’re right..I shouldn’t joke about it… I just did it because it was a lot to take in… I mean you killed a man..and out of hate… I…understand and I would have done the same given the same circumstances happened to me.. But that doesn’t mean I can’t love you any less Evan… I’d be wrong to judge you for what you did and why.. It was horrific what happened to you.. Just..please…don’t get Ciaran mixed up on this…I trust you.. I just don’t trust the rest of the world to …I don’t even want to think about it..-kissing his lips softly-..Promise me..please.. don’t..do it in front of Ciaran….

[evan-steele]

-He manages a soft smile and nods.- I know it's a lot to take in, Cameron. I know it is and that's why it took me this long to tell you. It happened right around the time you got Ciaran and I... you wanted to move in with me to make this our house and I didn't want to drop it on you then and change your mind. That's selfish, I know but I love you way too much to lose you and I'm glad you're on the same page. -He leans into the kiss, arms going around him more.- I promise you, Ciaran won't even have a suspicion. I know when to let it out and when to keep it in and I swear to you, nothing will be done in front of him. I wouldn't do that to you or him. -He pulls him into more of an embrace, feeling relief that his man knew what he did and still wanted him.- I'm sorry I put this on you out of nowhere....

[cameronwaynecalvert]

Hey hey…-grabbing his face and wiping the tears away from eyes as he watches Evan shed a tear or so-.. Don’t justify it to me.. It was a means to an end… I get it…The fucker needed to die.. Sorry..excuse my french..Calvert boys don’t swear normally.. But for you..I’d curse to hell and back if it meant you got some peace of mind.. -smiling at Evan’s worries-.. You were worried I would leave you because you killed the man that had effectively raped you of everything good in your teenage life.. Sure.. I’m leaving you..right now…-laughs- I’m kidding.. It’s…. going to take some time for me to realize what you’ve actually done… I know you aren’t a killer.. I know you aren’t.. but you snapped.. you buckled.. I have to be wary for you more.. Especially since I’m not around all the time.. That darkness.. it might pass on to Ciaran as well.. But I’m…confident in many things..you’ll be …ok.. -kisses his lips gently and then smiles-.. Of course …I mean.. a man who follows through with his revenge.. Hello.. I work in the movie industry… This is.. the sort of thing we write about… Revenge… you’d made a really good movie.. That is….-shakes his head-..No no.. That’s an awful thought..

[evan-steele]

That's not funny, Cameron. Don't joke like that because I thought.... I really thought I was gonna lose you. You're a good man and I didn't know if it would be too much for you to know what I did, even though he did deserve it. -kisses him and relaxes into him.- I'm not going to affect Ciaran. I'm fine. I promise you. Don't... don't doubt me with him, okay? I won't let my baggage slip onto him. Just trust me with that. I'm not lettin' you down with him, alright? -presses another kiss to his lips before nuzzling in closer, a faint laugh breathed out.- It would be an interestin' movie... and it ain't as awful of a thought as you think... Maybe one day. Somethin' to save in your ideas anyway. -laughs softly as he holds him close as he whispers.- Thank you... for... still acceptin' me... Things are gonna get better with that. I promise. What I did... it's helped me. I just didn't like keepin' it from you. I like to keep you aware of the man you let yourself fall for... the man you trust to raise your boy with. I'm still me.

[saiasus]

[cameronwaynecalvert]

-He holds onto his hands and his arms, feeling Evan shake in fear for so many things.. Fear of losing someone..fear of rejection. Fear that Cam would turn around and say something against him…-..I understand… I.. just.. didn’t expect you to act on it.. But you’ve done it now… It explains the blood on the sink in Jonny’s garage… I..did my best to clean it.. -His eyes connect with Evan and for a brief second he could see the years of pain and angst, the sleepless nights, the mental torture.. All brimming within his blue eyes-.. I get it.. I..don’t know if I would have been able to contain myself if  that had happened to me as well Evan.. but… you’ve done it.. If.. he’s .. that man.. is guaranteed that you will be safe… then.. I’m ok.. with this. I mean.. don’t get me wrong I’m unsure about how to feel about this… because you’d be technically a murderer in my eyes.. -holding his breath for a moment-…But I love you Evan.. You aren’t that weak boy that I saw all those years ago.. You were broken and when you needed help you took it.. It’s not weak to admit your darkness.. It’s weak to ignore it and let it build.. Also.. I think..-looking away slightly-…It’s kind of hot that..you’ve gone out and …gotten your revenge…you really are a hunter

[evan-steele]

I'm not a murderer, Cam. Don't say that. I'm no different from who I was. I don't do that to just anyone. That man deserved it. He didn't change. He didn't even offer apology for what they did to me. Maybe then I woulda let him go but he made jokes and insults and I... became like a man possessed. That man's face haunted me for years, worse than the others and he finally got what was comin' to him. My only fear in this is that you would walk away from me. That's the one thing that was eatin' at me because you're the best to ever happen to me, and Cameron, I can't be without you. -biting his lip, he calmly listens to Cam, looking like he's going to break in resounding relief just to hear those words, that Cameron still loves him.- But I don't need my darkness to effect other people... you especially and I.... -trails off with a raised brow.- What'd you say? You think it's hot that I did that? -looks at Cameron with a confused smile.- I don't understand....

[cameronwaynecalvert]

-He takes a moment to look at Evan.. His grip involuntarily tightens as he holds onto Evan..the shock in his eyes and in his heart.. He could see Evan’s confidence and will to live draining and dying out in seconds as iff the light had been snuffed out from his eyes. He held onto his boyfriend.. A murderer.. And squeezed tight..-.. Who else knows?…-His voice was low and tentative….He understood.. but was unsure..He really and truly was a hunter… -

[evan-steele]

-There's a sense of relief when Cameron holds him closer and doesn't push him away- Just you. And the guy who helped me dispose of the body. -He holds Cameron close, the relief in his body making him shake so much because he was so sure Cameron wouldn't want him anymore.- I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner. I just didn't want you to leave me. -Nuzzles under his chin.- I don't lose sleep over what I did. I have no remorse for that man. He deserved so much worse.... He damn sure didn't have any remorse for me. Even all these years later he didn't, once he realized who I was. -Finally lets his eyes go back up to Cam's.- I don't kill people. That's not who I am, but he deserved that. You know he did. I just hated to keep it from you and I hate that you could possibly look at me differently because of it.

[cameronwaynecalvert]

-He holds onto Evan, tightening his grip and then relaxing his fingers over his body and then pulls away so he could se the look on his face…Find out what it was that made him so troublesome at night…-.. Ok.. Tell me… I don’t want an insane boyfriend in the bed with me that needs me to give him an exorcism… What’s up…?

[evan-steele]

-Evan sighs so reluctant to even say anything but he can't keep it bottled in any longer. He steps in closer, hands at his shoulders but finds it so hard to keep eye contact.- I killed somebody, Cam.... I... -sighs deeply into his chest.- It wasn't a random thing... Nobody innocent or anything... It was... -Swallows hard.- I was at the shop early and he came in and I... lost it.... The leader of the group who.... all those years ago.... -he keeps his eyes averted down, not able to look at him and the reaction coming from his boyfriend, just knowing it's going to be a bad one.-

[cameronwaynecalvert]

-Rubbing Evan’s cheeks, the sadness in his eyes, the way he had looked at Cam with a haunted look. He could tell that he was still feeling the death of many things in his heart.. Cam squeezed his shoulders and brought him  into another hug-..I can’t pretend to know what you’re feeling.. burying a dead wolf that belonged to a forest guard and then your store getting blown up… I wouldn’t know where to start.. How is the man?.. Is he ok? -careful not to push too many buttons, he keeps silent and understanding. The thought of a dead wolf, with its beautiful fur man… the look in his eyes.. and images of the range in his head..in ashes.. he leans forward and gives Evan and affectionate kiss..silently letting him know he would be there for him and he loved him.. For being strong…-

[evan-steele]

He nuzzles into Cameron's hand and melts once more into his embrace, taking in the feeling of his strong, yet comforting presence. He half expected for Cam to blow up at him for being so ignorant to confront someone he was specifically told not to due to the level of how dangerous he was. It just wasn't who he was though, always wanting to seek his own justice.- He's alright. He's alive and I think he's doing well. -He nuzzles into his neck and kisses him softly at the skin before at his lips.- I know it was dumb but I couldn't help it.... but... there's something else I need to tell you, Cam. Something I've been trying find a way to tell you the moment it happened, since before you moved in.... but I need to tell you before I lose what's left of my mind. -Eyes get a glint of fear for he knows that what he says might make Cam realize he isn't the one he wants.-

[cameronwaynecalvert]

-grasping onto him tightly feeling his nerves shake from the thought of having lost Evan in an explosion-..Why would someone do that though?… I’m..glad you’re safe.. Not that.. I didn’t think you wouldn’t be but it scared the fucking big jesus out of me… -His brow furrowing as he rubs his hands across Evan’s rough face-.. The forest guard?.. Noah?… I.. don’t think I know him.. Is he ok?.. Stabbing?.. Wait.. so this man … told you not to go?.. I gotta thank him.. he practically saved your life…

[evan-steele]

He's the forest ranger who lives in the woods. You know, the one who had the wolf... I buried the wolf for him because the same guy killed him. I saw him walking through the woods before. -clears his throat as he looks into Cameron's eyes.- Well... he tried. But that's what I'm tryin' to tell you. Noah's friend told me to stay away from the guy who stabbed Noah.... but when he came into the range last week... I... kind of went against his warning... and I think that's why my shop blew up.

[cameronwaynecalvert]

-crashing into Evan’s arms and holding him tight, smelling his scent knowing that he was safe, he runs his fingers through his hair and hugs onto Evan fiercely-.. Thank …fuck.. You weren’t in the store…. Where were you then?! What happened? Why would someone want to blow the range up?

[evan-steele]

-holds onto him tightly, thankful to have him there.- I was still here. I was about to leave when I got the call. Went down and looked at it. There's nothin' left. Looked like the explosion set off all the bullets in it too. -sighs into the crook of his neck.- Well. I might've gotten myself into a little somethin'. When that forest ranger, Noah, down the way from us was stabbed and I helped him... I saw the guy who did it because he was passin' by the cabin. Noah's friend warned me to stay away from him but then I saw him in The Range, and I spoke to him. Turned into me letting on that I knew what he did.... I'm not positive but I think that's who did it...

[cameronwaynecalvert]

Evan! -bursting through the door wide open-

[evan-steele]

Cam?! -comes rushing up from the hallway, not wasting any time in taking him in his arms.- I'm okay. I wasn't there when it happened.

[cameronwaynecalvert]

[Text] I don't know if you heard yet but The Range was blown up, like the flower shop. Please don't worry. I wasn't there when it happened so I'm fine. Adrian's going to help me get it restored in another building. Just... be careful, okay? I love you.

Text: I heard there was an explosion but I didn’t realize it was the Range! Babe Hold on. please tell me where you are. i’m coming to you

[cameronwaynecalvert]

Text: I’m on my way now. Fuck work.. I need to be there..Just stay put please.. Be safe Hunter…

[evan-steele]

Text: Okay, Cam. I won't go anywhere. I promise. I'll see you when you get here.

[evan-steele]

[cameronwaynecalvert]

[evan-steele]

My adorable Kitten.

[cameronwaynecalvert]

[Text] I don't know if you heard yet but The Range was blown up, like the flower shop. Please don't worry. I wasn't there when it happened so I'm fine. Adrian's going to help me get it restored in another building. Just... be careful, okay? I love you.

Text: I heard there was an explosion but I didn’t realize it was the Range! Babe Hold on. please tell me where you are. i’m coming to you

[evan-steele]

Text: I'm at home now. Everyone's told me to go home and try to rest and wait for investigation interrogation. I was gonna go see you at work but if you want to come here, that's good too.

[florist-bart]

CLOSED

[florist-bart]

I appreciate it. I’m going to have to be the one to kill him. Or maybe Noah. That’s the only way this mess will get settled… Too many people getting dragged in… -He’s lost in the thought, before turning around with a serious look plastered on his face..- You mind… telling me exactly what happened? I haven’t talked to this guy in at least five years. I need to know what he’s like now. He was always… odd, but I didn’t think he would go around trying to kill us.

[evan-steele]

Yeah that's the way I saw it. I wouldn't wanna take that from you anyway. Takin' a life ain't a good thing but when it's someone who has had a good share of antagonizin' you, there's a certain kind of satisfaction there. -He bites at the side of his lip, shaking his head.- I don't mind at all. He came in the shop and was there for a good while. Startin' up competitions with people but actin' like he couldn't shoot worth a damn, but then on his own, he shot perfectly in vital areas on the target. Complimented on his shootin', let on that I noticed how much of a fast learner he seemed to be and then from there I got more brave with what I was sayin', hintin' that I knew it was him and that I helped Noah. Didn't take too kindly to that. Bunch of back and forth bickerin' and promises, had the gun, gave him a warnin' shot and promised him that if I shot again i wouldn't miss. So he edged his way out, after bein' surprised I didn't shoot him and he said you and I both need to watch our backs.

[evan-steele]

Phone call - Gabriel

Gabriel: Clint. That isn't much but... It's better than nothing. I'll try to find something regarding this particular individual. Meanwhile, if you discover exactly what those guys are, let me know. Seems a bit excessive to blow up a flower shop or stab someone if that was a lover's quarrel. Especially if you of all people mention that he's dangerous. For the moment, go rest, Evan. Your safety is top priority at the moment. I am glad that you were not injured.

Evan: You'll be the first to hear anything if I find out. Yeah, there's somethin' goin' on there that's a bit more than just old flames and new flames throwin' down gauntlets. I only say he's dangerous because that's what the guy told him... but I may second that now. I have a good suspicion that if he wanted me dead, he would have made that happen. He's just playin' for now, but it needs to be stopped before he decides to get serious. I'll try to rest. Like I told the Sheriff, rest is a long shot but I'll do what I can. May drive to the studios to check on Cameron, make sure he's alright. Either way I'll keep low like you want me to. Thank you, Boss. I'll keep the phones close. Be safe.

[evan-steele]

Phone call - Gabriel

Gabriel: Joined forces with someone...? -scratches his chin- I have heard about the incident regarding the forest guard but why would someone blow up a flower shop and stab a forest guard? I mean... what have those two things in common and why were they targetted? What relevance do they have? I understand that, Signore Steele, but trust me... I do not fear anyone but Alonso is on a league of his own. He's just as much of a psychopath as my father was if not more. What do you know about this... person whom you suspect?

Evan: Because the one I helped save the forest ranger's life is the one who owns the flower shop and he's the one who warned me to stay away from the guy. There's some kind of history there between them. I don't know a whole lot. Just that his name is Clint and he's dangerous. Clearly knows his way around explosives. Blonde guy.