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Title: Heaven Needed an Angel: Chapter Three

Fandom: FAKE

Author: Seiji_D

Disclaimer: Fake is the creation of Sanami Matoh, therefore she owns them, not me.

Rating: R (Just to be safe)

Pairing: Dee x Ryo x Dee

Content: Angst/ Character Death/ Language

Summary: When someone close to Dee is viciously attacked and loses their hold on life, Dee loses his ability to cope.

Heaven Needed an Angel

Chapter Three

Father Cardenas

By Seiji_D

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Ryo stepped into the room and stood quietly watching, as Dee along with the priest, knelt by Mother Lane�s bed and prayed. It was with a heavy heart that he listened to the words tumbling from his partner�s lips while being spoken in a voice that was filled with grief. From his spot, Ryo could see the Rosary beads that Dee clutched tightly in his hands, rubbing his thumb over a single bead before allowing it to move to the next.

Even if the words they prayed were whispered Ryo was still somewhat familiar with them and found himself silently mouthing along with the two men. Though his mother was Japanese and practiced Buddhism, his father was of Irish decent and had been raised as a Catholic, thus Ryo grew up exposed to both faiths. His parents didn�t want to push either religion onto their son and so he was allowed to decide for himself, which felt right for him. In the end, Ryo leaned more toward Buddhism since it seemed to be more in synch with his own thinking and philosophies.

�There are some days, like today, when I wish that you two were still here with me. I could really use your advice right about now.�

�Ryo...?� Blinking, Ryo jumped at the sound of his name as it broke him away from his thoughts. �Ryo, I want to introduce you to Father Cardenas. He serves Holy Rosary, the church I grew up attending.� Dee�s voice was hoarse as he looked over at the ebony haired priest, who stood beside him and smiled warmly.

�Oh... Forgive me for spacing out.� Ryo blushed madly as he extended his hand out. �Hello Father. I�m please to finally make your acquaintance. Dee and Mother Lane have mentioned you many times. Fondly, of course.�

�It�s good to finally meet you as well, Randy. I just wish that it could have been under more pleasant circumstances.� Father Cardenas shook Ryo�s hand, watching with concern as Dee walked back over to Mother Lane�s bed before he turned to Ryo. �Whatever you do, stay close by him. He�s going to need your strength and love more than ever during this difficult time.�

�I fully plan to, Father.� Ryo�s eyes moved to where his lover stood and he frowned. Dee seemed so lost at the moment. It really hurt Ryo to see Dee like he was and his heart went out to his partner immediately. Turning his attention back to the man in front of him, Ryo sighed heavily. �May I speak with you privately, Father? It�s very important.�

�Sure. Why don�t we go out into the hallway then?� Father Cardenas motioned toward the door with his hand. Ryo nodded and glanced at Dee quickly before opening the door and stepping out of the room with the priest.

�What�s troubling you my son?� Father Cardenas clasped his hands in front of himself as they walked down to the end of the hallway and stood by a large window.

�I assume that you have been told about everything that has happened to Mother Lane, correct?� Ryo fidgeted nervously as he spoke. He hated talking about such things to begin with and here he was discussing them with a man of the cloth.

�If you are inquiring as to whether I am aware that Maria was sexually assaulted, then the answer is yes, I am aware of it.� Father Cardenas noticed Ryo�s nervousness and so he reached out to lightly touch the other man�s arm. �It�s okay to speak as candidly as you must. I assure you, I will not be shocked, nor will you offend me.�

�All right, I will try.� Ryo relaxed a little, though he did find himself looking at the floor rather then at the priest. It helped that Father Cardenas was a very warm guy, who seemed easy to speak with. Even the sound of his voice, which was soft and soothing, seemed to put Ryo at ease. �Dee hasn�t been told that Mother Lane was raped and I think that for now it�s best if that information is kept quiet around him. I do have my reasons for it, Sir.�

�Normally I would have an issue with keeping secrets from your partner but I feel that in this case you may be right in doing so. I know that Dee is very fond of Maria so knowing what happened may do more harm than good right now.� Father Cardenas looked out the window and sighed before looking back at Ryo. �You truly love Dee, don�t you?�

�Huh?� Ryo�s head shot up over the priest�s statement, who only smiled at the blush that tinted Ryo�s cheeks.

�You needn�t be so surprised, Randy. While I may be a priest and thus bound to the teachings of the Catholic Church, I am human and allowed to form my own opinions concerning the whole issue.� Father Cardenas smiled again. �I am well aware of Dee�s sexual preferences and have no problem with it, so please relax. I�m just relieved that he has found someone special and has settled down. If I recall correctly some of the things Mother Lane told me, Dee used to be a bit of a wild one in his younger days.�

�Yes, I�ve heard that too. Thank you for understanding, Father.� The chestnut haired man smiled a little. �To answer your question... Yes, I do love Dee. Very much so, in fact. That�s why I want to protect him right now. Mother Lane is the only mother he has ever known and he respects her a great deal. If he knew what happened to her, I don�t know what it would do to him.�

�I have to agree. Dee and Maria do have a very special relationship.� Father Cardenas gave Ryo a more serious glance. �It�s for that reason that I worry as well. Should Maria pass on, I fear that Dee may have a difficult time with it.�

�It seems as though we �both� know Dee very well then.� Ryo watched as the priest nodded before turning to look out the window once again. �Dee has already withdrawn into himself. He does it whenever something bothers him and he�s hurting. He shuts me out completely at times and I just don�t know what to do to help him when he�s like that.�

Father Cardenas sensed Ryo�s pain and moved away from the window to go to the chestnut haired man. �Just continue to love him, Randy. As long as you�re there for him, he�ll know whom to turn to once he is ready to open up. He�ll know because your love will show him the path.�

�I wonder about that.� Ryo sighed. �The last time Mother Lane was hurt Dee went out on his own to track down the suspect in the orphanage bombing despite being told to stay away. If... If she would... would die....� Ryo swallow hard, unable to speak the words. Over the years Mother Lane had become someone very special to him as well and now it was finally hitting him that he could lose her too.

�As hard as it is to face or accept, we all die eventually, Randy.� Father Cardenas tried to offer comfort to Ryo in the only way he knew how, through his teachings and faith. �God may have a greater need for Mother Lane than we do and while her attack is hard to take, her death should be seen as our Father simply calling her home. We may mourn the passing of those we care about but we should remember to celebrate the lives they have lived.�

�Good luck in getting Dee to see and understand that, Father.� Ryo glanced back at the door of the room where his lover now kept vigil over the woman who raised him.

�I feel that Dee may be an exception to that rule.� Father Cardenas ran a hand through his hair. �For the time being, all we can do is hope for the best and then deal with whatever comes along.� Ryo nodded in agreement, knowing that the priest was right.

�Thank you, Father Cardenas. I really appreciate your advice and help.� Ryo sighed and looked back at the room again.

�Go be with him, Randy. We can talk again later, if you like.� Father Cardenas motioned toward the room. �He needs you and I think you need him just as badly.�

�Thank you, Father.� Ryo gave the priest a small smile before turning and heading back into the ICU room.

�May god be with you both.� Father Cardenas closed his eyes and prayed silently.

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�JJ, over here! I found the kid!� Drake looked down at the listless form before checking for a pulse. �Thank god, he�s still alive.� The blond sighed in relief when he felt a heartbeat. �Get the EMTs in here now!�

�Is he alive?� JJ panted as he ran toward them, shocked to hear his partner call for medical assistance.

�Yeah but just barely.� Drake looked up at his partner and into wide blue eyes. �We have a live one this time, JJ.�

�Well let�s hope that he stays that way. Maybe we�ll get this bastard finally.� JJ had to look away once his eyes adjusted to the darkened corner and he could see the condition their victim was in. �Jesus, he�s so small!�

�Go on and get out of here. I�ll stay with him.� Drake ordered his partner, knowing how much this was affecting the man he loved. �JJ! Go on!� He nodded toward the exit.

�I-I�m sorry....� JJ said quietly before turning and running off while holding his hand over his mouth. He barely managed to make it outside and into the night air before he lost the contents of his stomach.

�JJ, I heard that he alive.� Berkley quickly rushed over to where JJ stood though he kept his gaze on the building and not the smaller detective since he didn�t want to make JJ feel uncomfortable.

�Y-Yes... Drake�s with him.� JJ wiped at his mouth and then stood up straight. �Sorry about this, Sir.� He was embarrassed by the fact that not only did he get sick but that he had been caught and by his superior no less.

�There�s no reason to apologize. We have all had a hard time dealing with this case, JJ.� Berkley laid a hand on the detective�s shoulder and gave it a tender squeeze. �Are you all right now?�

�I-I think so.� JJ nodded and then stepped aside as the paramedics raced into the building. �Someone should call Ryo and inform him that we found the kid. He asked to be kept updated and I have a feeling that hearing some good news may go along way right now, considering what�s going on with him and Dee at the moment.�

�I�ll do it. You just take it easy for a moment.� Berkley waited with JJ until Drake emerged from the building.

�They�ll be bringing him out shortly. I�ll accompany them to the hospital to collect the evidence, Sir.� Drake went to JJ�s side and rubbed his partner�s back tenderly. �I assume that the CS unit is on the way?�

�They just pulled up.� Berkley motioned to the van that pulled into the parking lot of the storage unit facility. �If you want to stay with JJ, I�ll have Marty or Ted go with the kid instead.�

�I�m okay, Sir. Drake can go and I�ll finish up here. I can manage, Sir.� JJ quickly spoke up as he started to open his bulletproof vest. �I�ll stay here and assist the CS unit. I want to make sure that no stone is left unturned, Sir.�

�Very well then. I�ll stay as well.� Berkley frowned as the paramedics came out with the stretcher containing the small boy. �I�ll take care of calling the parents and then Ryo. I want to see how the nun is doing anyway.�

�Tell Dee and Ryo to not worry about this. We�ve got it covered on this end.� Drake remarked before giving JJ a small smile and then dashing off to catch up with the paramedics.

�I hope that her condition has improved....� JJ spoke softly and followed Berkley over to his car. They had to wait until the CS unit did their walk through before they could re-enter and assist them so they used the lull to make the necessary phone calls. �Mother Lane is more than just some nun to Dee and if she doesn�t make it....� His voice faded into the night air.

�So I have heard.� Berkley sighed as he reached into his car and grabbed his cell phone.

�Just as no parent should lose a child in such a tragic way, no child should lose their parent in that way either.�

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�Thank you, Sir. I�ll inform Dee of the news just as soon as I get back inside.� Ryo leaned against the building. It had been while he was sitting with Dee in Mother Lane�s room that a nurse had notified Ryo about Berkley�s call and so he had unwillingly left his lover�s side to step outside and place a return call to his superior. �Please keep me updated on the boy�s condition, if you can.� He sighed as he tilted his head up to look at the dark sky. �There�s been no change in her condition. Right now we�re just hoping for the best.... Understood... Yes, I will give Dee the message... Thank you, Sir... Goodnight to you too.�

Ryo clicked off the phone before heading back into the building and toward the elevators that would lead him back to Dee and Mother Lane. When the steel gray doors opened on the correct floor, the chestnut haired man was met with chaos as nurses scattered about the floor and alarms sounded.

�What the...?� Ryo jumped aside as a nurse sped down the hall, pushing a cart in front of her that Ryo recognized immediately. His eyes followed the nurse and the crash cart while his heart hammered in his chest and he silently prayed that they would go past the room. His worst fears were soon realized though as the nurse and cart disappeared into Mother Lane�s room, causing him to bolt down the hallway and toward the same room.

�Oh god... No!�

~ To Be Continued~

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