Ollie was over at Mitch's helping him study. She remembered chemistry. She also remembered her brother bugging her to help him pass it years ago. "No no no. you can't mix that with that. There is nothing to bond to. This element here doesn't have any electrons it wants to give away. It's happy." She explained as she drew out the periodic table of the elements. Math and Science were high marks for her. Languages not so much. She reached over the book to pick up something. She lightly elbowed Mitch. "Please pay attention. You need to know this stuff."

Yeah like she used any of this stuff and here she was telling someone they needed to use it. Really, she had no idea why she even tutored at the school in chemistry. With her not so bucket loads of time she managed to squeeze it in. Olivia never really sat around the house for too long periods of time. If she wasn't trying to solve something she was likely with her brother in the backyard seeing if Bleach and Ammonia really would make smoke. She was likely sure she would drive her parents crazy. Speaking of parents she texted her dad. With her car busted she had to rely on her dad to come get her.


Tag: Mitchell Rogers

Petty Officer Matthew Cole Lt. Victor Gauthier feel free to be on the way over

God. Chemistry really was boring.

Of course, Olivia was probably right in that he needed to know it. But god it really was boring. And coupled with how he’d hardly slept the last few days he was struggling to pay attention. He could also hear his dad nagging him in the back of his head to pay attention too really. But try as he might be just didn’t get science, he never had and maybe never would. “This makes about as much sense as the algebra homework,” he added with a small groan. “Try that one more to-?”

He stopped dead at the sound of the back door slamming shut.

Oh god, only one guy used the back door. And that was Regan Conners, his foster dad, who was usually followed with the stench of alcohol and a loud commanding voice. He really hoped that he was in a good mood because he hated when he had... “”Boy get me a beer!” his voice echoed as the tall, lanky man stepped inside the kitchen they sat in with a groan. ”Who the hell is she? Not another Military bimbo is she? You know how I feel about them. Barely put up with you and your personality. I don’t need two in this house!

Mitch was on his feet at once, fear in his eyes. “No! No! She’s a friend from school! She’s cool!” He knew it was a lie, but still.

A small clap on the back of his head of annoyance was the response. ”Did I ask for an explanation moron? I said get me a damn beer! And I still don’t see one in my hand,” Regan practically spat at him as Mitch went straight for the fridge. ”I want her gone too. You need to get leaving young lady. The kid knows better than to have “friends” over. I don’t like people going around my things.”

Mitch looked at the ground, enbarassed as he silently grabbed a beer from the fridge. The man snatched it without a second glance, and then added. “Bout time!” He snapped. “God, good help is hard to find these days.”

Mitch, however, was already walking over to Olivia. Not because he wanted to kick her out, hardly. He just didn’t want him to do anything stupid, and well. He was good at doing stupid things when wasted. “You should go. This isn’t going to get pretty, I can promise.” He whispered, voice barely escaping his throat.

Victor was just about finished for the day; having gotten back from his last call-out, switching shifts with another fine pilot.

Slinging his bag over his shoulder, freshly showered, he walked to the car park where his car waited. He had arranged to pick Matt up from the base on the way over to pick up his daughter from her friend's - teaching chemistry, as her car had broken down.

The drive was quiet, only broken by the sound of 'Sweet child o' mine' by Guns and Roses playing in the background. Victor had worked with the JTF before, helping out around Somalia with his daughter. Their role in it never really touched base with the whole team but Matthew Cole was his neighbour, having been around since they had moved in. He had only extended the offer as he was heading back that way anyhow.

Pulling up on the side of the road of where he was picking Matt up, he honked twice, lightly enough so he didn't wake up the entire neighbourhood.

Tag:: Petty Officer Matthew Cole

Hearing the horn Matt turned his head and glanced out of the window to see his neighbor Victor parked outside waiting for him. Matt's truck had been in the shop and Victor kindly offered to take him to pick it up after he had got his daughter from her friends house.

Matt grabbed his wallet and keys, putting them in his pocket and heading out of the door locking it behind himself.

"Howdy neighbor." He greeted, opening the passenger door. He climbed in and buckled his seatbelt, "How's it hanging?"

Matt nodded his head a little to the music as they drove along, his thumb tapping on the door that his arm was resting on.
"Thanks for taking me." He said, looking over to Victor.
That was what he loved about living in Tierney, it had a great community and people looked out for one another and helped each other out. For the most part anyway.

Most of the ride to Mitch's house was filled with music and a little bit of casual chit-chat, but they soon arrived and Matt followed Victor to the door.

Tag: SA Olivia Gauthier , Mitchell Rogers , Lt. Victor Gauthier .

Ollie was about to say something when she heard the whole demanding tone of whomever lived here. No Ollie wasn't about to sit and ask questions. That's when she heard it.  ”Who the hell is she? Not another Military bimbo is she? You know how I feel about them. Barely put up with you and your personality. I don’t need two in this house!' No way in hell was she going to let that one slide. Barely put up with Mitch? Not to mention he was trying to better himself and get an education. Something this other man clearly lacked. 

Olivia moved to the side and introduced herself by rank just to prove a point. "Seaman Apprentice Olivia Gauthier. US Coast Guard" The fun part about the Coast Guard was that they were part of homeland security and anyone above the rank of E-4 could arrest the man. "You know a fun fact about working for the Coast Guard is I am classified as a federal agent." She narrowed her eyes. "So I dare you, hit me you smug son of a b.itch. See what the courts have to say about you hitting a fed." She narrowed her eyes, Olivia wouldn't strike first but she would damn well protect herself. 

If she could keep the man busy long enough then maybe her dad could do something more about this whole mess. "As for Military bimbo, you might want to rethink that statement. I work in a flying ambulance." Yeah he wasn't about to comprehend anything else more than that. Olivia already knew the guy was too stupid. 

Tag: Mitchell Rogers,Lt. Victor Gauthier,Petty Officer Matthew Cole,

Mitch’s eyes bulged, oh god she didn’t.

He cringed as Regan threw the punch she asked for - the jerk he was. Mitch tensed up a bit, he wanted to say something, but clearly wasn’t sure what to say yet. So Regan got to say something. ”I don’t care if you’re the damn president you stupid little bitch! Don’t disrespect me in my own home!” He shouted after said punch, adding snidely. ”Who’s gonna arrest me? The kid ain’t gonna talk, are you?” When Mitch didn’t say anything he lumbered toward him, leering. ”Are you?”

“You shouldn’t hit girls!” Mitch barely managed, a little nervous to throw a punch.

Wham!

He was on the ground with a bloody nose in seconds as he got a punch straight to the face. Catching himself on a chair, he next got a kick to the ribs to knock him the rest of the way. It hurt like hell, but it didn’t look like Regan was done yet. ”Little idiot! I’ll beat up whoever I want to! And you, you’re gonna regret defying me.” the threat was laden with venom as he turned his attention to Olivia. ”After I’m done taking care of Ms. “Federal Agent”.”

Mitch groaned, mustering up some energy but not much and really not wanting to know what came next.

"How's it hanging?"

Victor smiled, watching as Matt buckled up. "Yeah, not bad, thanks. Had a few call-outs today, so it wasn't too bad. How's things been with you?"

"Thanks for taking me."

"No worries at all, Matt. Honestly, it would drive me up the wall if I was without my car. Besides, only seemed like the right time to have a neighbour heart-to-heart." Of course the last part was clearly a joke, he wasn't expecting anything to open up a new page tonight, Vic chuckled slightly, drumming out to the beat of the song with his thumbs on the steering wheel. Ever since moving to Tierney, he had learned that essentially, the town worked like a little family, everyone helped everyone out when people needed something.

The drive was light and full of chit-chat as he pulled up on the Rogers' residence, putting his car into park and switching off the engine. Once Victor had gotten out, he pocketed his keys and headed for the front door with Matt.

Tag:: SA Olivia Gauthier Mitchell Rogers Petty Officer Matthew Cole

As they got to the front door Matt heared faint sounds of commotion coming from inside before they even had a chance to knock or ring the doorbell.

Matt looked to Victor with an unsure squint, but when he heard a disturbing thud he quickly let himself in.
Hearing the the commotion and the less than calm voices that were coming from the floor above Matt hurried up the stairs and ran straight for the bedroom where the ruckus was coming from.

”Little idiot! I’ll beat up whoever I want to! And you, you’re gonna regret defying me.”

Matt got to the bedroom door just as the guy finished kicking Mitch to the floor.

”After I’m done taking care of Ms. “Federal Agent.”

Matt knew Mitch from around town, he was a good kid and Matt liked him a lot, as did just about everyone else in the community. So anyone doing anything to hurt him wasn't gonna sit well at all.

Matt never took kindly to anyone hitting a women or children anyway and this guy was doing both, so needles to say all kinds of rage and anger suddenly started coursing around Matt's body as he realized what had just happened and what was going on here.

The muscle clad SEAL burst into the room like a tornado, "You just try it!" He said with a face like thunder and a voice to match.

He hurried over to Mitch to help the bleeding teen to his feet before he could turn his attention to Regan.

SA Olivia Gauthier , Mitchell Rogers , Lt. Victor Gauthier .

(Ooc: Sorry I held everyone up!!! I didn't realize it was my turn to post. Give me a boot next time!
And I gave Victor first chance to have a go at Regan, seeing as his daughter got hit and all )

Olivia had asked for it but she also knew that regardless of the fact, she wasn’t going to just lay down and take things. She could and would use her training though it didn’t mean she was immune to being smacked and taking the blow to the face she steadied herself and was going after Regan the minute he decided to turn his attention to Mitch. This had just gone sour and quickly.

Olivia soon had a hold of the guy by the throat. He clearly didn’t know anything about how things worked at all. “I’m property of homeland security. That’s all they need to arrest you.” She knew there was more to it than that. Though technically by definition she was federal property and the agencies didn’t take too lightly to people smacking their people around.

Then she heard a familiar voice. It was Matt from next door. Well, she never called him Matt since she learned to be respectful to people and so she usually called him Mr. Cole. She may be military but she was still young. What was he doing here? No, she didn’t have time to ask. She had Regan to deal with.

It seemed strange though, her dad was supposed to come pick her up and Matt was about the last person she was expecting to see right now. Hell Marcus would have been less of a what the hell moment. Though her boyfriend or dad ever finding out about this… there wouldn’t be enough prison cells in Tierney.

Tag: Mitchell Rogers,Lt. Victor Gauthier,Petty Officer Matthew Cole

Much like Matt, Vic had heard a commotion, his eyes narrowing as he heard a muffled thud. Victor had been right behind Matt as they breached into the house, he took the steps two at a time.

”After I’m done taking care of Ms. “Federal Agent.”

Ollie.

Victor had been a parent who learned to be more hands-off when it came to praising his children but defending them was another matter. It was at this point that Victor knew what it meant by parental rage, the anger bubbling to the forefront of his mind as he allowed himself, for the first time in a long time, be taken over by his emotions.

Though Matt had been the first to enter the room, announcing his presence, Victor had barged past his friend. His brain had taken note that his daughter had him by the throat but he knew she would have a reason for that, the words that had been said prior and the kid - Mitch - on the floor added up.

His jaw was tense, his brow was low as he came up behind his daughter, fist balled as he aimed the punch at the man's face - at that point, caring very little for the consequences.

Mitchell Rogers SA Olivia Gauthier Petty Officer Matthew Cole

Mitch tried to process what was happening.

He didn’t know what to make of Vic or Matt showing up. Of course he knew who they were, for the most part. His dad had been on base so it wasn’t like they hadn’t run into each other. But he was certainly surprised to see them defending him.

As Matt helped him to his feet he felt dizzy. This was definitely not the way he was expecting this day to go. But he was trying to look like his tougher usual self instead of a wimp. “T-thanks Mr. Cole,” he muttered slightly. “You guys showed up just in time. Though I think Ollie’s doing a pretty good job.” He tried to joke as he saw her holding Regan by the throat.

Regan on the other hand was gasping for air. He tried to pull away, but he really didn’t have a choice, and the punch from Victor just hurt like hell. He shouted loudly, what the hell was with this guy? Was he for real. “You all can get out of my house!” he snarled. ”None of this is your business! And you! Get your hands off him! That’s my property yer touching - and if ye even think of taking ‘im I’ll report you for kidnapping!”

He looked between Vic and Ollie for a moment and snorted. ”Oh cute the “fed” needed daddy to come for back-up. Some tough girl you are!” he snickered, trying to use the bravado to hide the fact he was getting very nervous.

Mitch himself was shaking a bit - what if he was right? What if they got in trouble for this? He didn’t want that - and he didn’t want to be here anymore and both scared him.

SA Olivia Gauthier, Lt. Victor Gauthier, Petty Officer Matthew Cole

Any other time Matt would have appreciated Mitch's attempt at humor but right now, in this situation, he was too annoyed to even register it.

“You all can get out of my house!”

Matt flat out ignored the man as if he hadn't spoken and he just proceed to check on Mitch. Like he was gonna pay the slightest bit of notice to that pathetic, loudmouthed bully at all.

"You alright, kid?" He asked, inspecting Mitch's bleeding face.

”None of this is your business! And you! Get your hands off him! That’s my property yer touching - and if ye even think of taking ‘im I’ll report you for kidnapping!”

'Property'?....'Property'?

Oh that was the wrong thing to say to an already angry Matt.
He had wanted to tune the guy's attitude up already but on hearing the man's words Matt felt his anger course through him like blood, and for the first time in several years he was taken over by it.

Matt turned to look at Regan who was just about to get a punch from Victor.

"Go downstairs." He ordered Mitch. His voice was heavily serious and laced with a dark tone. An angry stonefaced expression on him as his eyes narrowed on Regan. He wasn't sad to see Victor land the punch, but he didn't want the kid to see what was gonna happen next.

”Oh cute the “fed” needed daddy to come for back-up. Some tough girl you are!”

Matt didn't break his gaze on Regan as he began walking over to him, "You think you're so tough, huh? Why don't you try giving someone more your own size a go?"
The 185bl SEAL's voice could only be described as angry-calm as he uttered the threat. He was so angry right now he couldn't even shout, instead his words came out with a spine chilling sternness.

SA Olivia Gauthier,Mitchell Rogers,Lt. Victor Gauthier.

Olivia was about to say something in return when her dad’s fist landed in the guy’s face. Oh it was a bad time to be messing with her. “You just got a lucky break. Backup means that you get to sit in jail instead of the morgue” She replied letting Regan drop to the ground. She knew if they guy started to run that there were three people in here who could catch him. “You can’t even hit properly.” Okay so her face hurt but she was pretty sure he didn’t hit her hard enough to do much lasting damage.

“Assault on a federal agent, two counts of assault on a minor, I’m sure we can cook something else up too.” She hissed as she zip tied Regan’s hands behind his back. She could detain him but she couldn’t outright arrest him. Her dad would have to handle that. Though there was proof she’d just been smacked, that was going to smart and probably still leave a mark even if they guy couldn’t hit for beans.

Olivia knew she had to back off the baiting at this point. Though one thing she wasn’t going to let happen was her dad get in front of her. It was more of not willing to admit that she was feeling a bit like someone ruffled her feathers. No, she knew better than to show anyone she was at her limit. Something she had learned from the man beside her. But in the end, she was still a daddy’s girl.

Tag: Mitchell Rogers,Lt. Victor Gauthier,Petty Officer Matthew Cole,