SETH POV:

Hi I'm back! Yeah yeah alright...you can put your tissues away now, ha ha.

So...you wanna know how I did it don't you? Let's journey back...

NIGHT OF MONEY IN THE BANK...

We were met by the same EMT guys who had driven us down, and they carefully guided the now very drowsy Roman back to the inside the ambulance van. I hopped in the back with them, and we all headed on to the hotel.

We had just got out of the lift on our floor, and began walking down the corridor. And it was during that walk ladies and gentlemen, that the plan first came to mind. My heart suddenly began beating faster in excitement with every step I took, as the plan I was thinking was becoming more and more real. I had to do everything in my power not to let my nerves show! And even though I knew Roman would be way too out of it to recognize which door we were at, I still had to be cautious. The second we reached the hotel room, and I told the EMT guys we were here, I knew there could be no turning back...because I had led them all to my room!

The next step...the key. I had to completely bluff this one...

''Where's his key?'' asked the medical staff.

''In my...my back pocket'' Roman mumbled, still heavily doped up on his meds.

They held Roman up while they fiddled around and got his key.

''Hey, be careful!'' one of the guys said.

''It's okay, got him! I got him!'' The other said, grabbing Romans arms which had slipped lose from round his shoulder, causing Roman to stumble slightly.

''Here let me'' I offered, and that's when I played my sleight of hand, letting them in with my key, while I carefully tucked Romans key inside my back pocket.

''You ok buddy?'' the EMT's were asking him.

''Mm hmm...I just wanna lie down...'' Roman mumbled again.

I opened the door, then waited patiently while they took Roman inside in my room.

Once he was in, I kindly thanked both the EMT guys, and watched as they exited in the lift. I then stood nervously in the empty hotel corridor, with only the sound of my beating heart being heard as I hesitated over my risque plane.

With a deep breath, I slowly took Romans key from out of my pocket and looked down at it...if you turn back now Seth, then it would have all been for nothing...I thought. And with another deep breath, I slowly walked over to where Romans room was, and to where Faith was fast asleep on the other side of the door...

I took one last deep breath, before closing my eyes and opening them again, as I nervously slid the key into the door...

The room was pitch black, except for the peak of light coming out from under the bathroom door. I slowly tip-toed over to it and opened it a bit further so I could see.

There she was, sleeping peacefully in bed, with both arms tucked under her pillow, wearing a slinky white nightdress. I slowly walked over and stood by her bed. Oh god Faith...you're just as beautiful as ever beautiful babe. Why couldn't this be under normal situations? Why couldn't you be with me? Because you don't deserve someone as good as her Seth I thought, answering my own question You never did. A girl like Faith deserves someone who will love her for all eternity, the way Roman does, instead of dragging her into the shadows like you do man.

I needed a moment....

I quickly walked back to the bathroom, and went in, shutting the door behind me. I stood and looked at myself in the mirror now...

What are you doing man? You know this is wrong...on every level! If you ever get caught....my god what they'll do to you! There'll be no more second chances!

But she was worth the risk...

I removed my shirt and shoes, and slowly unbuckled my belt.

I looked down at my 'Hounds Of Justice' wolf tattoo that me and the boys had gotten done all those years ago...so much had changed since then, but one thing remained the same...and that was my feelings for Faith. I looked around now and saw all the bottles of alcohol Faith had said she was gonna drink, and drink them she did, my goodness, they were all half empty! Next to them I saw a small bottle of Romans favorite cologne...I couldn't resist but add the icing on the cake. I also picked up one of his bottle of pills, putting it in my pocket as a prop for my role play...

Then last of all, I ran my hands under the cool water faucet, then through my hair...that's better! I took a deep breath now, then turned out the bathroom light.

The room was completely pitch black, but I knew exactly where I was headed. I had just about reached the bed, with Romans bottle of pills rattling in my pocket as I walked, and I could hear Faith stirring slightly...my heart leapt into my mouth with nerves...

''Roman?'' she called out ever so softly...

As sick as I am, it was at this very moment that I was grateful for all those times I had spied on them making love in the past, because now I was able to imitate him, be him, enjoy what he had...all for one night only, so I could selfishly take once again, something that wasn't mine.

I was an asshole I know.

But in my defense ladies and gentlemen...I was an asshole in love, and when you're in love...ALL rules go out the window!

I just hoped and prayed that she had consumed enough alcohol to believe it was Roman she was making love to that night. I still had to think outside the box though ''just in case'' so I decided to speak to her the whole time in a whisper, so she wouldn't detect it was me. And now...after nearly three years without a woman's touch (we do not talk about ''Crysta!'') I was finally going to make love to the woman who I had slowly fallen in love with ever since I saw her back at headquarters 4 years ago. I remember how my heart had skipped a beat when I took her hand and kissed it gently. She had no idea who I was at the time, and I had no idea just what an impact she would have on my life.

Some of you will find my next statement completely morbid. But this was the moment I was talking about when I said I would make it up to her. In my own twisted way, I felt I was about to wrong a right. Apart from me wanting her so badly, I also wanted to give her an experience of me that will hold a GOOD memory, instead of a BAD one. I wanted to make love to her without hurting her, or causing her any harm, or pain.

Ok...you can all leave now, you already know what happens! As for me...I wanna re-live it all in my mind again...

After I was done, I left Faith exhausted and flat out in the bed. She had fallen asleep in a matter of seconds, and I was dressed even faster than that. I looked at myself in the mirror one more time, still panting with exhaustion myself.

You know what you did was wrong don't you? I thought, standing there staring at my reflection again...yeah, but it felt sooooo damn right, I smiled to myself. Just seeing the pleasure on her face, and hearing her moan in delight as I made love to her was just out of this world! And to be able to kiss those beautiful lips that haunt my dreams every night was just indescribable.

I looked around now, making sure everything was as I found it-including putting Romans pills back on the side, then I left quietly to go do the final part of my plan. I had to get Roman back into his room, and next to Faith.

God he was heavy...I thought, placing his arm round my shoulder, man I don't know how the medical team did it, dragging 265lbs of Roman wasn't fun, it wasn't fun at all! I already had little to no energy left after making love to Faith the way I did, but I powered through and carried on! I gotta admit, I felt guilty as I looked down at him. I had just made love to his girl, and I'm pretty sure he would end my life if he ever found out about it, but I had a tendency to be selfish sometimes, and this time was no different.

I finally got Roman into his room, and in bed next to Faith.

Sleep tight brother...I know I will...

I then left their room quietly.

I stood outside a moment, just catching my breath. I'm so sorry Roman, I'm sorry you got caught up in the middle of my jealous lies-you truly are one of the kindest souls I know. This may be the only time I will ever admit this, but I'm kinda jealous of you man, you have everything I want, and the personality to keep it too. I may not show it, but I love you bro! You have challenged me in ways that makes me want to better myself as human being, and if I could even become half the man you are...then I know I'm doing something right.

And Faith, my sweet and beautiful Faith...you have single handedly taught me something about myself I never knew I had the ability to do, and that was to love. I will always love you with all my heart babe-but deep down you chose the right man to be with.

I'm poison, and I know I would only end up breaking your heart.

*****

I didn't know if any of us would ever see each other again, but the one thing I did know, was that I was a man of my word. I kept my promise to them both, and even though it cost me my second chance at a career-if I had to do it all again...I wouldn't change a thing.