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BIG MAN: Come to the Mainland tomorrow. All three of you.

SOFIA: and how do you expect us to get there without them questioning us

BIG MAN: I don't know nor do I care

SOFIA: ok seriously whos got your panties in a twist

JJ: you are asking to get killed rn sof

SOFIA: yolo
i regret saying that

RAFE: can you guys stfu

SOFIA: rude much

RAFE: 🖕

SOFIA: love you 2 bestie

JJ: wow

SOFIA: i love you too j dw

BIG MAN: You three make my job very difficult.

SOFIA: WE LOVE YOU THE MOST OLDIE
actually idk how old you are so sorry

BIG MAN: Just get to the mainland by tomorrow and we will talk about who's next.

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON

"Guys this will be the first time we see what they look like," Sofia says, shutting her phone off and goes to her closet to change out of her pajamas. "Yeah but how do we tell everyone the three of us are just going to the mainland?" JJ asked.

"Can't you just leave a note saying you went to the mainland for the day?" Rafe asked, wondering why this had to be so complicated. Throwing her hair up in a bun, Sofia replied. "Yeah but what's stopping them from just going up when they see the note huh?"

"Whatever. You guys figure this out and meet me at the docs at eleven," Rafe says as Sofia opens her mouth to talk but Rafe beats her to it. "At night Sofia, not in the morning."

"I wasn't gonna say that," she pouts as JJ looks at her. "You were don't lie to yourself," he said as she went to her bed and grabbed a pillow smacking the two. "No I wasn't you bitch."

Snatching the pillow away from her, she freezes in her tracks knowing this could go really good or really bad for her. Slowly walking up to her with the pillow in hand, Sofia takes a few steps back till she hits the wall.

"Don't hit my face. I'm still recovering from the last time," Sofia puts her hands up over her face. "Oh don't be so dramatic. The pillow barely hit you the first time," JJ rolls his eyes. "Yes it did, I have proof right here," she says pointing to the corner of her eye.

Squinting so he can see the so called scar on her face, she sticks her tongue out and blows a raspberry at him before running to the bed. Getting rid of the spit on his face, JJ runs to the bed and tackles Sofia, pinning her hands above her head.

"Thought you could pull a fast one, didn't you?" JJ asked while Sofia glared at him out of breath. "Not my fault I'm athletically challended," Sofia pouts, trying to get out of his grip. Removing his hands, he falls next to Sofia as they just cuddle and talk.

"Hey JJ?" Sofia asked, turning over to face him. "I know we're only teenagers but do you think we'll get married one day?" Sofia said out of the blue. Pulling her closer so her head is on his chest, JJ just brushes her hair and thinks about the question.

"I hope so," JJ whispers, playing with the ends of her hair, already thinking of a way he could make it possible. After a few minutes, Sofia falls asleep leaving JJ alone with his thoughts. Sitting there for the next few minutes, he fishes his phone out of his pocket and texts Rafe.

JJ: when we get back from the mainland can i borrow ur plane

RAFE: not tryna get killed by my dad dude
but why would you need it

JJ: i'm planning on proposing to sof and shes always talking about how she wants to get married in vegas then have her honeymoon in the bahamas

RAFE: damn dude

JJ: so can i or not

RAFE: i'll text you later to see if i can get it from ward

JJ: i owe you man

RAFE: just invite me to the wedding and im good

JJ: 🫡👍

RAFE: dad vibes ngl

JJ: stfu

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SATURDAY EVENING

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Waking up all alone, Sofia sits up and finds a bunch of roses trailing outside her bedroom door. Putting on her shoes, Sofia follows the trail until she ends up outside facing Rafe.

"Rafe what is this?" she asked. "I can't say just get in the car," is all he says before getting in the driver's seat, waiting for Sofia to get in. Driving in silence before Rafe parked the car, Sofia took notice of the surroundings.

Not that she could see much since Rafe parked near a bunch of trees. Opening the door for her, he guided her to the middle of the woods and left. "Rafe what the hell!" she yelled. "Why would you leave me alone here!"

Suddenly hearing her favorite song in the distance and lights, she eventually walks up to where she heard the noise and is stopped in her tracks at the sight.

Right in front of her was JJ in a tux, holding flowers in his hand. Lights were all wrapped around the trees, a little blanket with a bunch of her favorite foods.

"JJ what is all this?" she said walking up to him, taking the flowers from him and putting them on the blanket. Taking her hand in his, they dance as he whispers the lyrics. Spinning her around, he let'ss go of her hand and gets down on one knee.

Turning back around to see him, Sofia puts her hands over her mouth in shock. Standing there, all she can do is hope words will eventually come out.

"Sofia Flores, the day you came to the Outer Banks I knew I had to shoot my shot. When you rejected me at first I'll admit I was upset, but I'm glad I didn't give up because now I have you in my life. You helped me through so much you don't even know half of it."

JJ pauses, and clears his throat. "I know this isn't the best ring ever, but it's all I could afford." JJ paused one more time and took a breath. "Will you marry me?" he says, pulling out a ring from his pocket and holding it up to Sofia. Removing her hands from her face, she nods frantically, smiling.

Putting the ring on her finger, she pulls him in for a kiss. Resting their foreheads against each other, the two just smile and listen to the music. "JJ I hope you know I would have said yes with a ring pop if you asked me."

"I'll keep that in mind," he says, as he kisses her one more time before moving over to the blanket.

As the rest of the night goes on, the two enjoy having no distractions before having to go to the Mainland in a few hours.

"So future husband, when are we getting married?" Sofia asked, pouring a glass of champagne for herself. "I was hoping after the Mainland. I already asked Rafe if we could use his plane to get to Vegas since you always say that's where you want it."

"Aww you remembered. I know it's a little weird to want it there but whatever," she says. "We could get married at the Chateau for all I care. As long as we get married that's all I care about," he says, stealing a sip of her champagne.

"I love the pouges and all but they arent coming right? I don't wan't to sound rude or anything but I just want it to be us and Rafe I guess since we are using his plane."

"We will do whatever you want. Plus I think John B and Pope are still grieving." JJ says, looking at Sofia. Ruining the little moment the two had, they get a text from none other than their boss.

BIG MAN: Change of plans about the Mainland. You have an extra day because tomorrow you find Cleo and get her.

SOFIA: and how do you expect us to get to her when we don't know where she is.
pretty sure shes kinda in the dark about everyone dying 2

JJ: ^

RAFE: im just gonna pull the location out of my ass gimmie a sec

SOFIA: BAHAHAHAHAHA

RAFE: u on smth

JJ: she is so im sorry

SOFIA: no im notttttt
...

BIG MAN: 38°21'56.9"S 73°54'58.1"W

SOFIA: DUDE JUST SAY WHERE IT IS THIS ISNT THE 1800S

RAFE: i think you had enough champagne for the night

SOFIA: no i didnt

JJ: real question here
how do you know thats where cleo is?

SOFIA: 🤨🤨🤨

BIG MAN: I know where all my targets are no matter how hard they try to hide

RAFE: follow up question
how are we supposed to get to an island off of south america and come back to go to the mainland before tomorrow

BIG MAN: Don't know and don't care.

SOFIA: OK BUT HOW DO WE GET THERE AND GET BACK?

JJ: sof stop typing in autocaps

SOFIA: SORRY
sorry*

BIG MAN: Figure it out. All I tell you is who to kill and when to get it done so get it done.

SOFIA: 😒

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"Look up Reserva Nacional Isla Mocha," Sofia says as she puts in the coordinates they were given. "Why the hell is Cleo over here?" JJ asked.

"No idea but you guys realize it takes like ten hours to get to Chile from here then we have to take a boat all the way out there and who knows how long that will take," Rafe says, putting the last of his items in his bag.

Closing it up, the three make their way to Sofia's car and get in. "I just hope we can find her and fast and do what we have to do so we can get back," Sofia says, starting up the car and driving to the private airstrip.

Once there, the three exit the car and start to gather their belongings into the plane. "Hey what are you guys doing here!" a security guard yells at them, causing everything to be stopped. Slowly turning around they are met with a gun to them.

"Hands up!" the officer yells as they do as commanded. "Sir if we can explain-" Rafe starts but gets silenced as the gun now faces him.

"Look big guy," Sofia starts as the officer now points the gun at her. "Your gun isn't gonna scare me. All we are trying to do is get married if you can't tell," Sofia says holding up her ring. "My finance and our friend would appreciate it if you would stop pointing that at us now."

Slowly putting the gun down, he lets his guard down a little. "This is my fathers plane, sir, I got permission to use it," Rafe said, trying to walk up to the officer but saw him try to move his gun again.

"Yo Sofia, why are you guys still here! You guys are going to be late to the wedding," someone shouts from a distance running twords them. Looking at each other, they all wonder who they are and how they knew Sofias name.

"I'm sorry officer but they were supposed to leave an hour ago or else they will be late," the mystery guy says, gesturing to the three. Going back and forth between the officer and the mystery guy, they are finally able to leave.

"My deepest apologies for holding you guys up. Have a lovely wedding," the officer says and leaves. "Who the fuck are you?" Sofia blurts the mystery man.

"Sad you don't remember me Sofia. I used to be the love of your life. Remember me now?" he says, making JJ look at Sofia and then glare at him.

"Caleb?" she asked, not believing him. "That's right baby girl. I came back to make you mine forever."

"Okay one, don't call me baby girl, that's gross. Second, I will never be yours because we were never a thing. Third, I was never the love of your life, you were just an obsessed stalker. Don't even get me started on how I had to file a restraining order against you because it got that bad."

Knowing Sofia could go on about all the things Caleb put her through, she decided to stay quite knowing they were already behind schedule. At this point it was like Rafe or JJ werent even there and it was just the two of them with unsolved tension.

"Yes we were to stop trying to deny Sofia. We were and still are in love what dont you get!" Caleb yells moving to her but gets blocked off by Rafe and JJ. "Back up man," Rafe says.

"Get in the plane and tell the pilot to get it ready. I'll be there in a minute," Sofia whispers to JJ as he looks at her worryingly. Giving him a subtle nod, they make their way in the plane and leave Sofia and Caleb alone.

"God I've missed you," Caleb says, hugging Sofia. Responding, she hugs him back, rolling her eyes while he's not looking. "Look, cut the shit why are you here," Sofia says flatly.

"Tyler wanted to see how the progress was going," Caleb says bluntly and fishes something out his pocket and hands it to her. "What is this?" she asked. "No clue. All I know is you can't show it to Rafe so pull JJ aside and read it."

Nodding her head, she puts the piece of paper in her pocket and goes to hug Caleb goodbye. "Do you have any words you want to say before you leave?" Sofia says gripping Caleb tighter. "What do you mean?" he asked.

"I can't have you going back and reporting to them so... plus they are watching." Sofia says, her hand lingering in her pocket. "Who's them?" Caleb whispers. "You know" Sofia whispered, pulling out a pocket knife and trailing it down to his abdomen.

"Them," she gestures her head to the plane, knowing JJ and Rafe are most likey watching. "And them. Remember they have eyes everywhere," is the last thing Sofia says before stabbing Caleb and watching him bleed out on the runway.

Walking up the plane, Sofia gets herself situated and doesnt talk the rest of the way there no matter how much the two pester her for information.

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SUNDAY MORNING

Being woken up at who knows when after a ten hour plane ride is no fun. "Sofia, wake up we're here," JJ says, shaking her awake. Groaning, she slowly gets out of the seat and gets out of the plane as JJ grabs their stuff.

Stretching her legs, she stifled a yawn and waited for the two to exit the plane. "Where do we go from here?" JJ asked just as they all received a text.

BIG MAN: If you can find Alicia then you will have a way to get to the island. If you don't find her then oh well.

"Wow," Sofia says, putting her phone back in her pocket. Deciding it would be best to try and find a port, the three went off asking where the nearest one was in hope of finding Alicia.

After hours of asking and walking they finally gave up deciding it was best if they tried again in the morning. "Who knew it would be so hard to find this chick," Rafe said, placing his backpack against a wall and trying to get comfortable.

"I'm sure we will have better luck finding her in the morning," Sofia says, trying to keep a positive attitude even though it was hard. "Either way we're screwed if we can't find a way to get to whatever the place is called," JJ says, putting his hat over his face.

"Reserva Nacional Isla Mocha" Sofia says, then goes to bed as well as the other two.

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"You sure this is them?" someone says pointing at Sofia, Rafe, and JJ all sleeping against a wall. "Looks like the picture boss sent us," another man said. "So what are we waiting for to get them," the first man says, pulling out duct tape and a sack.

"Wait we have to do this thing first," the second man says, holding a tranqualizer dart. Shooting it at all three, the two men tie their mouths, hands, and feet together before throwing them in a sack and hauling them in a truck.

The next thing the three know is they are being woken up by an awful stench and not being able to move. Struggling against the duck tape and now ropes to the chairs keeping them in place, they had nowhere to go.

Watching the two unknown figures walk into the room, they remove the duck tape from their mouths. Groaning in pain, they all start yelling at the two but immediatly shut up when a masked figure comes up to them.

"I think it's time you finally meet the boss," one of them says, moving aside, letting the masked figure come closer to the three.

"Look we're sorry we coudnt find Alicia but we will do better. Please just give us one more day to find Cleo," Sofia pleads, but gets no answer in return.

"Hello? Do you have hearing problems I said-" Sofia starts but stops and stares in shock at who is under the mask.

"Cleo?"

⋘ Deadly duo ⋙