Victoria racked her brain, thinking of the conversation she had yesterday with her boyfriend, Alex. He had talked to her, explaining how they needed to eventually get around to telling his parents about their relationship. The thought of facing his parents, the two most dangerous men in London, gave her an uneasy feeling in her stomach. They were planning on telling them today. How would they react? After a moment of contemplation, Victoria pulled out her phone and sent a text to Alex.

Alex, are you sure it's a good idea to tell your parents about us? VWH

I'm never sure about anything. But if we wait till later, it'll just be worse. - AMM

Okay. If you think so. How do you think they'll take it? VWH

Are you scared of what they'll say? - AMM

A little, yeah. Just not sure what to expect. VWH

Don't worry, if anything goes wrong, which it won't, I'll be right there. - AMM

Okay. When do you want me to come over? VWH

Well they're both in the living room discussing business. It's rare to have them both home at the same time, so as soon as possible I guess. But like I said, living room, so come in through my window. - AMM

Okay. I can be there in ten minutes. Meet you at the window, Romeo. VWH

Shouldn't I be the one outside your window? :) - AMM

Sorry. Terrible analogy. VWH

Fair enough. See you then... Rapunzel? VWH

Better. That one doesn't end in double suicide. - AMM

Victoria grinned and put the phone away in her room. Leaving the flat, she walked through the streets towards Alex's house. Roughly ten minutes later, she arrived at his house, hurrying quickly to the side and pulling herself up on the tree branch in front of Alex's window, knocking on the ran to his window, opening it for her and helping her inside.

"So, you ready?"

"Ready as I'll ever be." she told him, smoothing out her skirt. "You?"

"Yeah," he said weakly. He walked towards the door, holding out his hand for her. "When we reach the living room, stay outside and hidden until I tell you to come out. It's best to explain first."

Victoria took his hand, nodding. "Got it. Anything else I need to know?" she asked, walking with him.

"Yeah, you normally say what you want and don't care what other people think, and as much as I love that about you, please try to stay on Jim's good side. Please," he pleaded, giving her a very serious look. They walked down the stairs, stopping at the hallway outside the living room.

"I will. Promise." Victoria assured him. "I know it's important. Should I wait here?"

"Yeah, I'll be right back." He entered the living room, his parents immediately stopping the conversation.

"Alex, we're busy. What is it?" Alex took a deep breath, trying to muster up the courage. "Oh, it's just that, well, I kind of got a girlfriend, and-". After a few congratulatory remarks from Sebastian, Alex continued. "And we've been together for a while,so I thought it was about time you met her." He walked back to the door, reaching out for her hand again. "This is Victoria."