A/N: Sorry it took me so long to get this chapter out, guys.. I wasn't sure if I wanted to upload it because I ran out of ideas on how to do this and I didn't know what else to do.. I know this chapter won't make any sense, but I literally didn't know where to go with it..

Thanks for sticking around. R&R I guess.


Don Paolo quietly got a few feet away from them and called out to them. "Oi, Layton! You really thought you would be able to get away from me that easily?" He chuckled.

All three of them turned around at the sound of his voice.

Pushing Luke and Flora behind him, Layton stepped forward and spoke.

"Of course. You know you would never really hurt me, Paul."

"I would too, Layton! I'm not afraid to shoot you right now!" Don Paolo exclaimed as he pulled out a gun from his coat pocket.

Flora and Luke gasped and ran to hide behind a tree.

"Paul, put down the gun, and we can talk this out. Okay?" Layton said nervously.

Don Paolo chuckled. "Why should I put down the gun, Layton? So you can send me to jail? No. I think I'd rather shoot you." Don Paolo said with an evil grin as he placed his finger on the trigger. Just as he was about to pull, Layton spoke.

"Claire would be dissapointed with the man you've turned into, Paul." Layton said.

Don Paolo's expression softened just slightly. "So..? It doesn't matter. She isn't.. With us anymore." He said, sadly. Finger still on the trigger.

"But she would be very dissapointed if she was still with us, Paul. She did care about you."

Don Paolo laughed. "She didn't care about me. She only loved you!" He said.

"Paul, she told me herself that she cared about you. She said she loved you, but she just didn't think things would work out that well." Layton said slowly moving closer.

Don Paolo lowered the gun slightly, but his finger was stil on the trigger. "She, she actually cared about me?" He said, close to tears.

Layton nodded. "Yes, Paul. She cared deeply for you." He lied, as he took a slight step closer.

Don Paolo burst out crying and fell to his knees. Dropping the gun beside him. "C-Claire!" He exclaimed, sobbing.

Layton ran and grabbed the gun, throwing it away from them. He then comforted Don Paolo, and stood him up.

"It's alright, Paul. It's okay." He said as he felt a tear of his own roll down his cheek.

Don Paolo's sobs died down, and he looked up at Layton. "I-I'm so sorry, Layton."

Layton nodded. "It's alright Paul. But, we need to get back to London. Can you lead us there?" Layton asked, as he motioned to Luke and Flora to come over.

Paul looked around and nodded. "Yes, I do believe I can. Follow me everyone." He said as he began walking.

A while later, the group arrived back in London, at the Professor's place.

Don Paolo turned to face Layton, and looked ashamed. "Layton, I know I did wrong. If you want to call Inspector Chelmey, I understand why."

Layton sighed. "I'm not going to call Chelmey, Paul. You're free this time."

Luke and Flora gasped and Luke spoke up. "But Professor, he just tried to shoot you! And he kidnapped me!" Luke said staring at the Professor like he had gone mad.

Layton pulled Luke aside and whispered. "Luke, I know what he just did to you, and what he tried to do, but Paul is a delicate man.. It's best to let him go for now, and I'll talk to Chelmey about it tomorrow. Okay?"

Luke nodded. "Okay, Professor!"

Layton walked back over to where Don Paolo was standing. "Paul, you're free to go. Take care of yourself, okay?"

Don Paolo smiled slightly. "Alright, Layton. You do the same. You too, Luke and Flora. Sorry I kidnapped you."

Luke smiled "It's okay..I guess."

Flora just nodded and looked away.

As they watched Don Paolo walk away, Layton looked at Flora and Luke and smiled. "Well, we need to go to sleep. It's pretty late."

Luke smiled. "Professor, can we eat something first? I'm hungry." Luke said, giggling.

"Alright, let's all have a snack. Then off to bed." Layton said as he unlocked the door and they all walked in.

And they all lived happily ever after. The end!