Over the years ICE's fame soared in the music business. Each of the girls cept Terri and Mana had released solo material. The two girls had each starred in movies that did very well at the box offices ( both were still thinking about leaving the group but decided to wait before bringing it up ). The press surprisingly didn't know the wedding date until a month into the couples' honeymoons. Chris was cooperating with the officers as in hopes of getting out of jail, and so far it seemed to be working ( strangely, no-one suspected a thing ). He predicted that in 4 yrs. time he would be out of the hell hole and off to kill von Detten and take Terri and her daughters away.
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June 5th, 2005. ( the twins are now 4 yrs. old )
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Desiree - MOMMY !!!!! Katelyn won't share her toys !!!!!.
Katelyn - That's 'cause your being a mean butthead !!!!!.
Desiree - AM NOT !!!!
Katelyn - Are too !!!!!!.
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Laughing, Terri sat down with her daughters and pulled one on each knee. Patiently, she explained to each of them that if they couldn't get along they would get sent to their room for a timeout. They continued fighting over the toys so Terri carried them into their room then locked the door. She checked her watch and decided to let them out in 30 min.
She knocked on the door to the bathroom while Erik was in the shower. The girls yelled that they wanted to let out.
Terri - In half an hour girls !!!!.
Twins - Awww mommy !!!!
Terri - No buts.
Twins - OKAY.
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Erik - I'm almost done honey !!!!!.
Terri - Okay hurry up.
Erik - ( smiling )-Twins in time-out again ?.
Terri ( laughing ) - Uh huh.
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After he had wrapped a towel around himself, Erik unlocked the door and Terri walked in and hugged him. After going the bathroom, ( Erik didn't look ), Terri zipped up her pants and turned her husband around. She tucked her hair back, smiling at the thought of him , soaked, and only in a towel. He gave a smile and pulled her close. A tight hug was given as Erik stroked his wife's hair. Finally, Erik pressed his lips to hers. Each kiss got more intense.
They were disturbed and broke apart when the phone rang. Determined to ignore the insane ringing, both started going at it again. Finally, both gave up and Erik got dressed as Terri answered the phone. She smiled as Erik pulled on his jeans.
Terri - Hello ?
Mana - Hey chica.
Terri - Oh hey.
Mana - Did I interrupt another make-out session ?.
Terri- You have excellent timing.
Mana - So I do. ( Terri laughs ) SO do you mind if I come over ?.
Terri - Of course not. I just gotta get my shower and let the twins out of time-out.
Mana - Those two act like blood enemies sometimes.
Terri - They sure do. Doesn't that you remind you of a certain feud a few years' back Mana ?.
Mana - How can anyone forget that ( both start howling ). ?.
~*~Flashback~*~
Mana - We need to talk you you son of a bitch.
Erik - Whoah. Um.. okay.. um well.... I ... uh
Mana - Quit your damn stuttering.
Erik - Calm down okay ?.
Mana - CALM DOWN ?! CALM DOWN ?!. My friend is torn apart b/c of you you damn macho asshole !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Erik - Look, I was gonna tell her I swear. I was gonna break it off with Ashley. You are over-reacting don't you think ?.
Mana - I most certainly think not. ( reaches into her jacket and whips out her gun of insulting him 3 more times ).
Erik ( gapes in horror ) - What are you going to do ?.
Mana - I'm gonna make sure you don't ever hurt my friend or any other girl again. You lying sack of bull sh*t. This is D-Day. Say GOODBYE.
Erik - WAIT PLEASE ??!?!?!.
Mana - I'm calling the shots not you asshole.
Erik - Look, A gun won't solve anything. Do you wanna go to prison ?. I mean, you wouldn't be with the group anymore unless they bailed you out. I'm too young to die ( she doesn't move the gun ). Do you really want a prison sentence ?.
Mana - Don't get smart with me. Julie is with Terri now and I imagine that she is getting steamed at you. I wouldn't be surprised if she came over here and pulled a gun herself. You are a disgrace to all men. You deserve to die.
Erik realized that this girl meant business. She came over and grabbed his shirt collar. She bopped him over the head with the gun. He yelped in pain as Mana laughed.
Mana - I'm having fun.
Erik (gulps) - Please. Don't kill me.
Mana - ( whacks him with the gun again ) Shut the fuk up !!!!!. I'm gonna have some fun first before I kill you you son of bitch. Shut your damn mouth.
Erik - ( panics and is breathing rapidly ) - Please Re-Consider this. ( She twists his arm behind his back, the gun to his head ) Ouch. Stop it. You're taking this too far you crazy bitch.
Mana - What did you just call me ?. I could kill you right now ( shoots at the mirror ) understand ?.
Erik gulps and nods knowing Mana could break his arm using her strong grip. He winces in pain and knows Mana is smirking like crazy. He tries to think of a plan. He knew everyone in the neighborhood was at some big town meeting so no-one could help there. Mana twisted his arm further and heard a bone snap. She almost jumped for joy when he yelled in pain.
Erik - You broke my fucking arm !!!!!!!!.
Mana - I take pleasure in my work. Now where is some rope ( He doesn't answer so she twists his arm again and he screams ) Where's the rope !!!???.
Erik - In the garage and my parent's room ( She go only to smack him on the cheek leaving a red handprint ). What are you going to do ?.
Mana - I'm gonna bound you tight so I can beat the sh*t out of you without you trying anything funny. By the way, if you try to escape , you get a bullet to the brain no questions asks got it ?. ( he nods ). Good hostage. Now, I'm gonna be back quick.
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Julie - Mana ?
Mana - Julie ? Why are you calling here ?.
Julie - You didn't kill him yet did you ?.
Mana - No I just broke his arm. Why ?.
Julie - Terri needs you over here. She's making herself sick. She threatens to kill herself. It would help if you were her.
Mana - Sh*t. Fuking bastard. Look I'm coming. Tell Terri it'll be alright.
Julie - Okay, but , hurry I can't hold her off much longer.
Mana - Okay.
Julie - Which arm did you break ?.
Mana - ( smirks ) - his left one.
Julie - Stellar. Bye. **
Mana hung up and walked to Erik's bed. Her face was with filled wit disgust. He secretly hoped that she had changed her mind after the phone call. Mana smacked him in the stomach.
Mana - You got lucky asshole. I have to go help my friend stop Terri from committing suicide. Next time, I won't think twice when I pull my gun on you next.
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~*~ End Flashback~*~
Terri - That was a pretty crazy time.
Mana - It sure was. I was nuts back then.
Terri - You still are.
Mana ( laughs ) - I guess so.
Terri - Well I know the twins will be very happy to see you.
Mana - Let me talk to von Detten, I mean Erik.
Terri - Well........ Okay. ( off the phone ) Honey, Mana wants to talk with you.
Erik ( takes the phone ) Are you sure this is a good idea ?.
~*~Flashback~*~
Erik yelled in pain as his arm hit the floor of the van and Terri screamed as she sat up in the front seat. Erik realized his mistake as Terri yelled at Chris. Terri saw rage fill Mana's eyes as everyone darted out of the van to open the back door. She knew Erik couldn't hide now for everyone had heard him.
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out in front of the hotel ( they were there after Chris stopped suddenly) Mana threw Erik onto the ground as Terri was being held by Chris. She had genuine fear and concern in her eyes. Erik cradled his cast as Mana ran into the hotel to fetch her gun with everyone watching him. She remembered leaving it in the van, so she double-backed and got it out and loaded it while Terri screamed and begged her not to kill him.
Mana told Erik not to move. Erik he nodded silently, breathing fast and trying not to scream from the extreme pain in his arm. Mana fired a practice shot just whizzed passed his head. She laughed as her friend struggled in Chris' strong grip as he walked her towards Erik. Mana told him to get back, he obeyed but, saw Terri's tear-filled eyes staring up at him and decided to put her beside her friend.
Chris - Mana, you're upsetting Terri.
Mana- ( not turning around ). She'll live. ( turns her head and sees her friends eyes ) I'm sorry but this lying sack of bull sh*t has crossed our paths for the last time. Don't give me that look. You knew this was gonna happen. ( Terri kicks Chris but he does not let go and just tightens his grip ) I should have killed him earlier. You're not pregnant with his child so there's no reason he should stay alive.
Erik - I DO love her. You know it psycho bitch. Just get over the fact that she loves me too. ( she turns angrily and steps towards him ) What are you gonna do ?.
Terri - Mana Please !!!!!. He's telling the truth. I love him. Put the gun away please.
Mana- This asshole is just using you can can't you see that ?!?!?!?!. He just wants to fuk you again so he can get you under his charm !!!!!!. He wouldn't know love if it hit him in the face. Don't even try to save his pathetic little life.
~*~ End Flashback~*~
Terri - Yes silly.
Erik - Hello Mana.
Mana - Hey there tiger.
Erik - Shut up ( Terri giggles in the background ).
Mana - I'm surprised you two aren't expecting more kids the way you're always making out.
Erik- You never get tired of criticizing me do you ?.
Mana - Never have never will von Detten.
Erik - ( rolls eyes ) - Kinda figured that out.
Mana ( grabs her keys and backpack purse ) - At least we're getting along better then before. I still hate you though.
Erik - I never those feelings would never stay away forever. ( lays down on the bed, as Terri heads to the shower ).
Mana - Is anyone coming over there today besides me ?.
Erik - I'm not sure. Mandy and Christina might stop by today.
Mana - Can you believe Christina ( 24 ) is dating Nick Carter ?. He's gonna go solo since the group split up two years ago. Mandy is still single after her breakup with Devon.
Erik - She was really hurt when he cheated on her. At lease she's completely over him now. We're actually almost having a normal conversation. I doubt it'll happen again.
Mana - You never know my enemy. ( Erik laughs ) Well I'm gonna jet so I can get over here. Don't get her pregnant again or I'll come after you. ( laughs a Erik sighs in frustration ) Adios.
Erik - Bye.
Mana - No kiss ?
Erik - Of course not.
Mana- Cya soon.
Erik hung up the phone and turned on the radio to 93.7 FM. Fastball's song " Sooner or Later." came on. After it, SmashMouth's "AllStar came blasting through his ears. Even though the songs were oldies now, he still liked both groups. Terri walked in as the song ended and Geri Halliwell's newest #1 hit "Only for Tonight." started up