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In Las Vegas Criss was looking at a few things on his computer when his stomach started to tell him it was time for something to eat. Criss turned off his computer and went to grab something. He walked to a new restaurant that had opened in the hotel. He sat down as a waitress was working hard, but when she saw Criss walk in Criss would throw her a smile which she would throw back. "Quinn order up"the chef called out. "What's the special Evan?"Criss asked as the cook came out. "BLT with Monster Jack and OH MY GOD chicken"he replied. "Does the chicken come with a side order of tums and peto bismol"Criss joked as Quinn came back over. "It should he found a hot sauce made with Habanero peppers". "I'll take a grilled chicken sandwich with side order of garlic fries"Criss replied.

The cook went back in as Qinn sat down. Criss saw her belly which was heavy with child. "I can't wait for this kid to come". "Pain in the butt all ready and it isn't born yet"Criss stated. "Keep me up at all hours and keeps kicking me like now. You want to feel". Criss walked over and she put his hand where the kid was kicking. "Wow you may have a soccer player in there"Criss replied. "I should get back to work" and Quinn got up. "Here you go Criss Grilled chicken just the way you like it and garlic fries and a bottle of water". "Thank you looking for another waitress for the summer?"Criss asked cutting his sandwich in half. "I'm going to need one Quinn wants to work up untill that kid pops out but I don't think the customer want to see her go into labor while she hands them their foods" as Criss snickered. "My niece Dimi is spending the summer in Vegas and she looking for some work to earn a little spending money,"Criss remarked as he bit into the sandwich.

"Evan this is an awesome sandwich". "It's in the dressing secret recipe"Quinn said. "You should sell it "Criss replied. "No way my grandmother gave me that recipe on her death bed"Evan remarked. "Please your grandmother is alive and well in Brooklyn"Quinn stated making Criss chuckle. "That sandwich was awesome my stomach thanks you" taking out some cash. "No way Criss remember you and your crew have a tab here". "Consider it a tip see yea later" and Criss left.

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Back at the office Criss was going over some stuff when JD handed him a breath mint. "You telling me my breath stink?". "You've got garlic breath you trying to keep Dracula away or something"JD replied. "I went to that new restaurant I can't stop eatting their garlic fries"Criss replied getting some gum. "That food is awesome"Costa remarked. "JD when's Dimitra coming in from New York". "Tonight why?". "She told me she was looking for work and Evan is going to need a new waitress since Quinn is ready to pop that kid out any day now"Criss remarked. "I'll give her a heads up". "Yea I saw Quinn yesterday she is getting bigger by the day"Luke stated. "So Criss's tummy". "So I put on a bit of weight I had to the doctor said I looked like a bean pole and my weight was bad". "Give me a break your weight's fine"Costa stated. "He said my weight was good for a girl with an eatting disorder". "If you don't stop eatting those garlic fries your stomach is going to look like Quinn's"JD remarked.

"Very funny"Criss stated. As Criss was heading to Believe he could hear yelling. He jogged over to see Evan arguing with a guy than the guy left looking pist. "Didn't like the food"Criss asked. "No his name's Coster Gems he's been trying to buy my restaurant since I opened. I keep telling him no but he keeps trying"Evan stated. "My niece is coming in tonight do you mind if I bring her over tomorrow". "Sure have fun at Believe"Evan stated. As Criss got ready for his show he noticed his pants were tight. Maybe JD is right maybe I've put on too much weighthe thought. When Criss came home Sandra was playing with Dini. "Hey baby"she remarked as Criss gave her a kiss. "Hey Sandra"Criss said as he sat down. "What's wrong you seem upset?" as she put the dog on the floor. "I was getting ready for Believe but when I put on my pants they felt tight but I didn't pay that much attenetion to it, but as I'm on stage doing my stuff I bend down and I hear a rip than I hear the crowd laughing. Mateo gets infront of me as I stood back up. My pants ripped right down the middle".

Sandra started to giggle. "Come on it's not funny"Criss replied. "Oh come on this happen". "Sandra I didn't have anything else on underneath my pants"Criss hinted. "You didn't have any boxers on"Sandra stated realizing what he ment. "It was uncomfortable so I took them off. God my butt is going to be on the world wild web and probably you tube"Criss said. Sandra walked over to him and gave him a kiss. "Come on maybe we can work off some of those pounds"she suggested as they went to bed.

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The next morning Sandra woke up and found Criss not with her in bed. She went down stairs and found Criss in the gym. "Christopher what are you doing?". "I thought I'd start working out again I've been slacking off"he replied wiping the sweat off his face. "Just don't go overbroad" and left as Criss went back to working out. After Criss finished he got dressed for work while Sandra had gone back to bed. Criss went to kiss her and he saw that Dini was sleeping on his pillow. This would explain why I smell dog everytime I go bedCriss thought. When he got to work Criss saw police cars thinking someone tried to steal from the casino he thought not much of it untill he saw Evan talking to the officer. "Hey Evan what happened?"he asked as the officer left. "Someone broke into my restraunt and trashed it".

"Did McCaffery catch him on tape?". "They spray painted the camera but he's having a friend look at some other angle from other cameras for me"he replied. "Well I'll see you later" and Criss went to his office. As Criss worked on a few things Dimi came in with JD. "Uncle Criss"she remarked. Criss got up and gave his niece a hug. "How was the trip?". "Disguesting I got stucki next to a guy who got air sick and threw up all over the asile". "That's nasty"Criss stated. "But I got upgraded to first class for the rest of the flight" as JD and Criss snickered. "I know that you told me and your dad that you were looking for work here and there's a restraunt that has a job opening if you want it"Criss stated. "Sure do you think we go there". "Why not it's lunch time any way" and they left. When they got there the place was jumping. "Hey Evan where's Quinn?"Criss asked as Evan served a few tables. "She started to have contractions so Mc Caffery took her to the hospital and her replacement hasn't shown up"he replied.

"I need refill"someone yelled. Criss and Dimi looked at JD and JD nodded. Criss, JD, and Dimi grabbed some aprons. "Uncle Criss help Evan, dad let's takie some orders" and they split up. Criss came in and asked where he could help. "Cook six burgers for me and thanks" Evan replied as Criss smiled. "Two burgers with cheese with a side order of GF"Dimi called out. "GF". "Garlic fries Evan". "One Mindfreak with mushrooms,"JD remarked. Criss was shocked that he had a sandwich named after him. "Two OH MY GODs to go". While her father took the orders Dimi did the register. "27.67"she stated as a lady paid her bills. In the halls Felix walked by and saw JD and Dimi working on the floor as Criss was busying bussing the table. "I see you haven't lost your touch"JD said as Criss took the bucket to the back. After the rush they all sat down. "Thanks you guys were amazing especially you Criss I think you were the fastest bus boy I've ever seen". "Thank my dad upstairs I use to bus tables at the coffee shops when I was Dimi's age"Criss replied. "So what do you think Dimi you want to work here?"Evan asked. "You betch your bottom dollars I do" as everyone smiled.

"We should get back to our second job see you later Evan"Criss remarked. "Thanks again" and they left leaving Dimi there. When they got tothe office Felix was there. "I saw you guys over there I don't pay you enough that you needed a second job Christopher"he joked. "Just helping out a friend Felix"JD replied. "Well I'll say this if you ever have to give up magic you can also work in the restraunts" and Felix left as Criss rolled his eyes

[Veritas]

If this is what I think it is, I'm gonna scream so loud on this board it's going to shatter!

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That night Criss was picking up some stuff when he found a picture that had been hiden under some paper work Criss had stuffed in the draw. It was a picture of him and his dad sitting on a car. Criss sat down at his desk and looked at it. Memories of working with his dad at the coffee shop and getting his magic career off the ground flowed back. Even helping out Evan brought back some of the memories. Criss wouldn't give up being the Mindfreak to run a restaraunt he'll leave that up to people who want that dream. A knock at the door brought Criss back to reality. "Coming" Criss called out. He got up and at the door was Dimi. "Shift over all ready"he stated. "Even closed up early he wanted to check on Quinn. Where's dad?". "Had to go to the warehouse with Uncle Costa I have to get ready for Believe why don't you join me" he suggested.

They both went to Believe where a crowd was forming. "What's going on here they should be downstairs"Criss muttered as they took the back way down. When they got down there Mastero was the only one there. "Where is everyone is Cirque on strike and nobody told me". Mastero didn't know what to say as Luke came over. "Criss we've got a problem". "I can see that where is everyone"Criss asked again. Luke shrugged his shoulder. "You better find out before I have to do something I haven't done since the light problem when we first started Believe"Criss replied. "What's going on uncle Criss?". "I don't know Dimitra". A half an hour went by and Criss was ready to go but half the crew showed up. "I don't get this half my crew isn't here why"he asked. Nobody knew the answer which was making Criss run up the wall or pull out his hair.

"Time to go on Criss". Criss sighed and hoped what was going on was just wires getting crossed or something. At Senerity Sandra was getting ready for bed when the phone rang. "Hello" she said. "Sandra do you me a favor open the gate and come outside". "Sure Criss why?". "You'll see". She went to the door and opened the gate as Luke's car parked with Criss in the passenger's seat. He opened the door and on Criss's left leg was a walking cast. "Oh my god Christopher what happened?"she asked. "I was doing my show and I didn't noticed there was a slick substance on the stage. I slipped and pulled some tendons in my ankle so I have to wear this for a few weeks"he replied. "Dimi told JD what happened did you find out why half your crew didn't show up" as Criss sat down. "I don't know but I'll talk to them tomorrow"he said yawning

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When word got around about what happened to Criss and why half his crew decided to skip work made Felix pist off that he started a little inquiry into it. At the warehouse Criss was working on some stuff when a knock came to the door. He opened the door and a guy who Criss noticed from his little arguement with Evan a few days ago. "Can I help yo?"he asked as the guy came in. "I was wondering how your show went last night I heard you got hurt"he replied looking out. Criss started to get a bad feeling about this guy. "So what it isn't the first time I've been in an ER"Criss remarked. "Tell me something why are you helping out Evan and his restaraunt?". "Now I remember you. Your the guy that wants Evan's place"Criss stated. "That's right and you're going to help me get him to sell it to me". Criss wasn't having this guy's attitude. "Listen you wanna be thug I wouldn't help you get a date with a hooker. Now get the hell out of my warehouse". "Listen Mind you think that what happened last night to you was an accident you've got another thing comming you just wait" and the guy left.

When Criss got back there were a lot of people outside with fire and police. He parked his car and found JD. "What the hell is going on Felix decided to do a fire drill?"he asked. "I wish someone called in a bomb threat"JD remarked. "Where's Dimi?" looking around. "She's over there with Evan he's the one who got thecall for the bomb" pointing to where they were. Criss ran over as Evan was in an amblunce with oxgyen. "You all right?"Criss asked. "Just a bit of an anxiety attack he'll be all right" the nurse stated. "It felt like I was having a heart attack". "Uncle Criss why would someone do this?" Dimi inquired. "I don't know but your friend who's been trying to buy your restraunt just admitted to me at the warehouse that he was the one who screwed up Believe last night and he wanted me to get you to sell the place to him". "Why is this guy want it so bad". "I don't know"Criss stated.

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After the police gave the all clear they went back in. When Evan and Dimi got back to the restaraunt Coster was standing there. "What do you want?"Evan asked. "I heard about the bomb threat and I just wanted to make sure you guys were all right"he replied. Yea right Criss thought. "Coster I've told you I WILL NEVER sell this place to you. Now please go". Coster looked at them and just left. "What a pain in the butt"Dimi remarked. "Come on Dimi let's get back to work" and Criss went back to his office. At his office JD and Costa were talking as he came in. "Everything all right with Dimi?"JD asked. "She's fine but that Coster guy was at the restaraunt waiting for Evan. I would love to know what that guy wants with Evan's restaraunt"Criss remarked as he sat down.

"One word location Evan has the best location for his restraunt"Costa stated. "I'll talk to Felix about this and did we find out why half my crew decided to take unscheduled day off yesterday"Criss inquired. "Luke is talking to them right now"JD stated. Criss was itching his head. "Your brain is turning what's up?". "It's something the doctor told me. He said that if I fell a different way I could of broking my neck or worse cracked my skull". "When dad said you were hard headed who knew he was right"JD said as Costa and Criss laughed. "So you think someone was trying to hurt you on purpose?"Costa said. "Maybe I don't know"Criss said.

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As everyone worked Criss couldn't stop thinking of what the doctor said last night. "Hey Criss". He looked up and saw Luke. "What's up?". "I just talked to everyone they said that they got a call from saying Believe was cancelled something about a power outrage at The Luxor"Luke replied. "Felix is doing an inquiry about it so go upstairs and tell him what you just told me"Criss suggested. "All right" and Luke left. After Luke left Dimi came in. "Dimi what's up you on a break". "Yea it's slow down enough that Evan let me have a lunch how you doing" sitting down. "Not bad I'm kind of sad my doctor said untill the boot comes off I can't do Believe". "I can understand that you may not be able to do some of your illusions that you usually do"JD stated. "Thank you Doctor Sarantakos" Criss said with scarcum. "At least you can spend some time with Sandra and that zoo you've got going"Costa added. "Very funny going into stand up Costa?"Criss asked as Dimi chuckled. "I should get back to work I'll see you later" and left. "So what are you and Sandra going to do tonight?" Costa inquired. "Believe or not she has plans with her sister who is coming into town"Criss replied. "So what are you going to do?". "Doctor's orders put my leg up and relax"Criss replied. After all the work was done Criss was getting ready to leave but decided to see how Evan and Dimi were doing also grab a burger to go since Chef Ed had the night off and Criss can't cook to save his life.

He came in and saw the place was jamming but Dimi was keeping up. Criss went over to the counter as Quinn waddle over. "Hey Criss your niece is working out perfectly" she replied. "What about you I thought I heard from Evan you were on maternity leave" he stated with a smile. "They may have to drag me out of here". "Quinn you have to take it easy or that kid is going to be born either here or in an amblunce"Evan called out. "If it help Uncle Costa is volunteer paramedic he can probably deliver the baby if it happens"Dimi added. "We'll put Costa on stand-by order 23's up" and Dimi went to deliver it. "Quinn one burger medium". "You want GF with that"Evan asked. "Had to let them go pants are feeling tight around the middle"Criss replied. "Criss ever woman with a pulse and a loyals loves you in tight pants"Quinn stated making Criss blush. Dimi chuckled. "I may tell that one to dad when I get home"Dimi remarked. "Thanks Dimi"Criss muttered. Aftrer Criss got his dinner he said his good-byes and left.

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When Criss got to work the next day Luke was waiting for him. "What's going on Luke?" Criss asked getting out of his car. "I talked to Felix and he found out who told half the crew to stay home and you're not going to like it". "if it's Mateo-". "I wish but it was Richard". Criss sat down. Richard was one of Criss's dearest friend and helped Criss with some of his illusion but when Criss found out Richie tried to hurt Sandra one night while he was out of town Criss fired Richard and told him his friendship with him was done. "I guess he wants pay back" Criss muttered. "No he wanted you to do something you've only done once-Cancel Believe". "Well I won't let Richard ruin what I have so let the crew of Believe know that if they don't hear from me, you or Felix that Believe has been cancelled than it's still going"Criss replied.

"I'll let them know and Dimi is in your office". Criss walked in and saw Dimi sitting there looking worried. "Dimi what's wrong you look scared" he said sitting next to her. "It's that Coster guy he's been hanging around and last night a guy came in to rob the place". "Are you allright?". "I'm fine Marcus and some of his friends from another police department were in the restaraunt having a late night dinner. The guy said he was hired by Coster to rob the place so Evan would sell the place"she replied. "Some guys will do anything for a perfect spot to open a place". Costa came in and saw Dimi. "Dimitra what are you doing here?". "Costa do you still have a friend at city hall". "Yea why?". "See if you can find out something about a Coster Gem". "Hold on I know that name he runs a bunch of full body strip joints off the strip. He's been trying to branch out to gentlemen clubs"Costa replied. "Felix wouldn't let something like in The Luxor. You saw what happened to that store when Felix found out they were running something x-rated in the back room of their store"Criss stated. "I don't know what to tell you".

"Come on let's go over to Evan and talk to him". When they got there the place wasn't open yet. "This is weird"Costa stated. "Maybe Quinn went into labor"Criss said. "Uncle Criss on the counter it's Quinn's purse. She doesn't go anywhere with out her purse"she replied. Criss tried the lock and it was unlocked. He lifted up the fence and they ran in. "Evan Quinn"Criss called out. Criss heard a pan fall and went to the ktichen to fnd Evan on the floor. "Evan oh my god Costa call 911 I think Evan's having a heart attack"Criss said checking to see if Evan had a pulse. Dimi went around and found Quinn on the floor and water was on the ground. "Make it two Quinn's water broke!"Dimi called out. Costa called 911 as Criss went over to Quinn. "Quinn what happened?"he asked. "We were getting ready to open when Evan grabbed his chest . I was about to call 911 when my water broke and my contraction started. Oh god it's coming".

"Dimi get some towels and Costa now this baby is coming now"Criss replied. Dimi got up and went to get her uncle. "How's Evan?"she asked. "He's got a strong pulse"Criss remarked as Marcus came in with a first aid kit. "Where's Costa I don't know how to deliver a baby"Criss said. "Oh god I have to push"Quinn stated. Marcus saw the head was crowning. "Looks like we're delivering this baby now. Quinn on the next contraction push like you mean it," Marcuss remarked which she did. "Criss grab the right shoulder and turn the baby so the other shoulder can come out" as Dimi andCosta came in. "You're doing awesome Quinn one more push and your baby will be here". She pushed as the baby fell right into Criss's arm. "It's a boy Quinn"Criss replied as Marcus gave him a towel to wipe off the baby. Right after they did that the baby screamed. "Lungs are all right"Costa stated as everyone chuckled. Criss gave Quinn the baby as the paramedic came in.