Luke stood there, watching Evangeline emerge from the car. Bray was going to be beyond pleased that she was finally here. He had been pacing around like a caged animal all morning, voicing his concerns that she had changed her mind. He had continued to site her lack of calling as his main reason for worrying. Luke had done his best to assure Bray that wasn't the case. He had even called the airline to confirm that she had gotten on the plane. The news that she had, had done little to calm Bray. She still hadn't called and Bray's fears weren't going to be quelled until she did. He had already begun to wonder if she had changed her mind mid trip and gone back to Connecticut. Thankfully she hadn't. Thankfully she had finally called. Thankfully she was here. But that was all they could be thankful for. The thing he wasn't thankful for, was staring back at him through the windshield of the car.

It wasn't a surprise Roman had come. Bray had been expecting him for at least a day. The surprise was how it had happened. It had never occurred to any of them that he would use Evangeline to find them. Worse than that, Bray had no idea he was here. Evangeline hadn't called till she was at the gate. More so, Luke hadn't been able to find Bray prior to coming up. According to Erick he was making himself scarce until Evangeline arrived. The word had been left with Erick that both Evangeline and Roman were here, but Luke doubted Erick would ever get it to Bray. The last thing Luke wanted was for Bray to find out last minute. He knew the news of Roman arriving with Evangeline was going to sour her visit quicker than any of them could blink. He hated the idea of that, but there was nothing he could do to stop it.

Evangeline stepped away from the car, catching his attention again. She was moving slowly, her hands held where he could clearly see them. It was obvious to him that she was doing her best not to appear threatening to him. In his mind, it was a sign of respect. She knew they were dangerous, more importantly she understood that danger. She was showing it the respect it deserved. It was a very clear signal that she wanted this to go down as peacefully as possible. While Luke appreciated the sentiment of it, he knew the real threat was still in the car. He also knew Roman wasn't going to be inclined to anything peaceful.
"Morning Luke. Good to see you." Luke nodded slightly.
"Angie." He paused, taking a deep breath before he continued. "I thought Bray made you clear on the rules." She gave him a strained smile.
"Believe me, it wasn't my idea for him to come along. I wanted to call you earlier, but he wouldn't let me. I only got my phone back once we got here." That explained some of it, but not all.
"How did he get here?" Evangeline swallowed, lowering her hands slightly.
"He was here when I got here. I told him to go home, but he refused. He made me bring him along." Luke didn't doubt that part of it. That didn't mean that Bray was going to be any less pleased about it. "All he wants is Dean. He's just going to take him and leave." That was welcomed news, but it didn't exactly help. Dean was being less than cooperative. Luke had been ready to throw him out the second the smaller man had been fit to stand, but Bray had refused. Dean knew how to find them now. There was nothing stopping him from coming right back.
"The rat is refusing to leave."
"Bray told me." She brushed a few stray hairs out of her face. "I think he'll go if he sees Roman. If I vouch for him, can he come with me?" Luke easily shook his head.
"He can't be trusted." She nodded again, the strained look returning.
"Can he stay in the front house for the time being? It's not likely he'll stay in the car and I don't want anything to happen to him in the meantime." Again Luke said no. He made it clear Roman needed to stay where he was.

Evangeline nodded a third time, slowly turning back to the car. She gestured to Roman, who got the hint. He quickly emerged, giving her an expectant look.
"Well?"
"You have to stay here for now." That was not the news Roman wanted to hear. "I'll see if I can bring Dean up first thing so y'all two can go ahead and go." She looked back over at Luke. "Y'all can take me back to the airport on Friday, right?" Luke smirked, not indicating yes or no on that one.
"That's up to Bray." She looked like she didn't like the sound of that.
"Is keeping me here up to Bray too?" They both looked at Roman, who was easily stomping over towards them.
"Roman we…"
"I know what you fucking told me in the car woman." The smirk quickly fell, followed by Luke narrowing his eyes at that. Roman's tone wasn't a pleasant one.
"I would watch my mouth regarding her. Bray.."
"I could give a fuck about her or Bray." He came face to face with Harper. "If I can't come with her, then I want to hear it from Bray, not from one of his lackeys." Luke's eyes narrowed even further. A low growl rumbled from his throat, causing Evangeline to quickly step between them.
"Gentleman please; there's no need to get violent here." She reached up, easily planting an elbow against Roman's chest, forcing him to back up. "Let's all play nice."

Roman didn't want to play nice. He wanted to find Dean. While he had taken Evangeline's warning to heart, he wasn't planning on heeding it. Especially when Harper was making the decision for Bray. To Roman, being denied entry was proof that Bray was holding Dean hostage. They were purposely being kept apart and that was something Roman wasn't planning on standing for. If they wouldn't let him in, fine. That just meant he had to beat every last one of them down until he got to Dean.
"He's the one that seems interested in taking this farther. I'm happy to oblige him." Another smirk came across Harper's lips. "So are my brothers." Roman tried to push forward.
"Go ahead and bring the whole damn state. I'll….." But one very solid shot to the diaphragm from Evangeline's elbow ended that quicker than he could blink.
"STOP" Evangeline pushed her way further between them trying her best to act as a barrier. "No violence." She turned to look up at Luke before she faced Roman again. "From either of you. Let's just all…. Calm down." She waited a few seconds, making sure they were both listening before she continued. "Roman I know you don't trust them, but trust me." Roman wanted to laugh, but he couldn't catch enough breath too.
"You…you want me to trust you, after you've lied to my face?" He was able to catch more of his breath. "You're fucking whacked!" Roman stepped toward her, leaning down slightly. "You feed me some sob story in the car about how complicated this shit is, but it's not." Out of the corner of his eye, Roman saw Luke put a hand on her shoulder, pulling her back. "You're in bed with them."
"I'm…" Roman cut her off.
"You are! Don't fucking lie to me." He quickly gestured to Luke's hand. "He's fucking protecting you. Fuck..." He laughed again. "It all makes sense." She tried to protest again, but Roman cut her off again. "How would you know everything you know about them if you weren't? Why else would Bray call you?" She rolled her eyes at that. "I see how all of this works. He needs something, so he calls his little spy in corporate. You two play a little patty cake and then you get it for him."
"I'm not a spy Roman."
"Oh I think you are." He took another step towards her. "You know what else I think." He started to reach for her. "I think that if I can't go….." Roman hadn't gotten a finger on her when he felt someone grab him by the back of the head and yank him back with all the force they could muster. For a split second, he saw Luke push Evangeline behind him and glimpse of Rowan's beard before he went face first into the front of the car. His entire world going dark.