Last update here. No more Tyler fics for now, though I'm thinking of working on a oneshot AU piece from Simms story, if anyone's interested. And for any Pogue/Ess fans out there, there's a oneshot on my profile page called Calm. Reid and Abbey's sequel is in progress as well. It coincides with Danvers fic, so I'll be needing to develop more of that story before I get Garwin's fic posted.

Anyway, enough self promoting from my end. Thanks for reviewing and enjoy the epilogue! I had fun writing it. :)

Chapter Eleven – Epilogue

“Ty, over here!”

Rory followed the voice as she and Tyler walked into Nicky's, spotting Reid... with a girl. A girl she didn't recognize.

She was sure that if Esther were here with her she would've frowned.

Rory gave Tyler an inquisitive expression. His eyes conveyed to her that he was just as puzzled.

After the break up, Reid and Abbey hadn't dated since. They were still sorting out their problems, or so she'd been told by Abbey at least.

Rory didn't like the idea of Reid moving on with other girls. She couldn't even imagine him with any other girl to begin with. But she didn't know the specifics of what caused the couple to split. It wasn't just because of the covenant, Rory knew that much. She just didn't want to pressure Abbey with questions.

Tyler walked towards them, Rory trailing behind a moment later.

“You have to meet this chick.” Reid's eyes gleamed as they turned to the girl in question. “Naomi, this is my long time partner, Tyler.” he said, stepping closer and slinging his arm around Tyler's shoulder.

Rory held back her snort. That was his game plan?

“Oh,” The girls eyes widened slightly, gaze dodging between Tyler and Reid like in a tennis match. “you guys are...?”

Rory couldn't hold back the snort any longer.

Tyler rolled his eyes, slinging the arm off of him. “Nah, Reid just does that to coax girls into sleeping with him. You know the 'maybe if I sleep with you I might turn straight again' trick.”

“Shut up. It works.” Laugh.

“Yeah right.” Rory scoffed. “I won't even begin with how offensive that is. And besides, you have no sense of fashion about you at all.” His eyebrows rose to the contrary. “I'm not the one who wears the same pair of fingerless gloves since freshman year.” He glared at her. She smiled in response, noticing Naomi looking her way. “Hey there, I'm Rory,” she gave a sheepish look to Tyler. “his, um...” she trailed off.

“My girlfriend.” He clarified. It was the way he said it was magical. Rory stared up at him with a toothy smile. Tyler smiled back. Reid attempted to make hurling noises.

Rory rolled her eyes, looking back at the girl. “Nice to meet you, Naomi.”

“Likewise.” she smiled back, eyes sincere.

“Now that we're done with the pleasantries,” Reid cut in, impatient. “can we get back to the game now?”

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“...so I had food dye on my teeth for the rest of the day, it was that bad.” Naomi grimaced.

Rory laughed at the tale.

It didn't take long for her to warm up to Naomi. She was hilarious, the type of person that you couldn't hate, no matter how hard you tried. It was just a sort of vibe she gave off. She looked comfortable and at ease with everything.

“Shove, toots.” Naomi said, whacking Reid on the ass so that she could make her shot.

He jolted upright, glaring in her direction.

It was surprising how easily she caught Reid off guard. From loud sneezing to lewd comments, she was skilled at the art of distraction.

Tyler chuckled, wrapping his arms around Rory's waist from behind before murmuring in her ear, “Reid's trying really hard not to use.”

The blond looked more than desperate, with a mixture of frustration and surprise.

“I know.” Rory replied, struggling not to laugh at his expense.

“You want anything to eat? Drink?” Tyler offered.

“A coke would be nice...” she paused before adding jestingly, “I'm loving the catering gig you've got going on.”

He kissed the back of her neck, giving her goosebumps, before pulling away. “Live to serve.”

She watched as he walked down to the counter, ordering from Nicky. Esther, Pogue and Caleb arrived, spotting Tyler from the entrance before walking up and chatting to him.

Caleb split up from the three, making his way towards the pool table and giving Rory a still wave once he realized she was looking his way.

She was about to wave back in response when Caleb stopped dead in his tracks, eyes locked on someone in their vicinity.

He looked alarmed. Then angry.

Caleb continued walking again, only with more of a sense of purpose and constrained fury.

He stopped just short of the pool table. “What're you doing here?” Caleb asked through almost gritted teeth.

He was talking to Naomi.

Rory exchanged a look with said girl, curious. “Naomi... You know him?” she asked.

“Sorta. We go way back.” Naomi replied with a private smile, eyes still locked with Caleb's.

“Can I talk to you for a moment?” He seemed to be controlling his temper. Or trying to.

“Excuse us.” Naomi said politely, walking passed Caleb to make her way to the back exit. He followed after her, grabbing her arm gently to stop her. She spun around and yanked her arm out of his grip, fury in her eyes.

They looked to be having a heated conversation. And for someone as intimidating as Caleb was, she seemed to be holding up her game.

Pogue and Esther walked up to Rory, Ess with a questioning expression. Rory filled in the details. Not that she had much details. She was just as confused as Esther was.

“Figures; the moment I called dibs Caleb already has shotgun in play.” Reid remarked begrudgingly.

“Reid!” That was Esther.

“What?” he snapped back.

What about Abbey? Rory was sure that same thought was on everyone else's mind, but if it was, no one voiced it.

“Nevermind.” Esther dismissed with a sigh before changing topics. “Anyway, as interesting as this is, I gotta take a bathroom break.”

“I asked you before we left the manor and you were fine.” Pogue said, suspicious.

“Yeah, but those toilets are spooky.”

He rolled his eyes, fighting a smile.

Esther gave Rory a nudge. “Fill me in?”

“Sure...” she nodded, turning to Pogue once his girlfriend was out of earshot. “You recognize her at all, coven-wise or otherwise?” she asked, gesturing with her chin to Naomi, her arms crossed. “Did he mention anything about her?”

Pogue's brow furrowed as he shook his head. “No, not that I know of. He's pretty secretive about certain things. Annoys the shit outta me sometimes, but,” he paused with a shrug, eyebrows raised briefly, “that's how he works.”

Tyler walked back, glass of coke in one hand, basket of fries in the other.

“Oh, thanks Ty.” Pogue quipped as he snatched at Tyler's fries. “How sweet of you.”

Rory laughed, grabbing a fry from Tyler and chucking it at the biker boy.

Pogue grinned goofily, dodging out of the way as he chewed.

Rory looked back in Naomi's direction.

All of the sudden, Caleb's jaw went slack. Naomi narrowed her eyes, murmuring some words to him before turning on her heel and walking towards them.

“I gotta head back.” Naomi said.

“Don't tell me he lectured you.” Reid almost groaned. “I swear, he's just made to ruin everything.”

“No, it's okay.” She gave a curious glance Pogue's way. “I didn't even get a chance to meet you. But christ, all you sons are gorgeous.” she laughed at Pogue's surprised expression before downing the rest of her drink. “Anyway, I guess I'll see you guys whenever I see you.” With a sincere smile to all of them, Naomi turned to walk to the exit. After only a few steps, she stopped and spun back around. “And for the record, I'm sorry.” She looked genuinely apologetic.

“About?” Rory asked.

Naomi looked away with a shake of her head, eyes a little more serious. “You'll see, no doubt.”

And with that, she left.

“Caleb?” Tyler asked once he walked back to the group.

“She's not who you think she is.” He folded his arms, eyes still following her figure as she opened the door and walked out of Nicky's. “Her name's Jade, not Naomi.”

“Split personality disorder. Cool.” Reid, of course. He was on the receiving end of four serious looks. “Humor guys, please.”

“She's been trying to dig up dirt on us.”

“So?” Reid asked, still annoyed.

“On our...” Caleb's gaze faltered as he swallowed. “coven.”

Realization dawned on all of them.

“Why?” Rory asked.

He rubbed his face with his hands as he breathed out his reply, “I don't know. But she has been for a while now...” his brow furrowed at that, eyes vacantly staring out at nothing. “And I'm not sure if I can stop her.”

A new track from the jukebox in the bar began to play, people all around laughing and speaking to one another; dancing, singing and drinking.

But Rory and the sons remained silent, all taking in what Caleb had said.

Esther returned from the bathroom just moments later, standing beside Pogue both eager and curious as she asked, “So, what'd I miss?”

Just a taste for what's to come. :P