I'm back with another update hope everyone enjoys it we are heading into the home stretch of the case as far as closing it out, once the case is closed the story will focus on the relationships between Eddie/Jamie Nicky/Marina and Erin and Abigail but that doesn't mean the twists will stop coming there is one twist that happens down the line that will serve as one of the key pieces to the next story in this planned series.
Chapter10 Learning the Fame Game
Marina heard the alarm go off it was 7:30am on Wednesday Marina switched the alarm off and rolled out of bed heading for the shower even though she had a split tour today she had a few things to take care of before heading off to work.
Marina untangled herself from Nicky's embrace and grabbed her clothes and headed for the shower.
After taking a hot shower and getting dressed Marina took the checks from last night and deposited them using the app on her phone she had taken the liberty of setting Nicky Ashley and Rocky up with black cards when she negotiated their appearance contracts to avoid unneeded work with the bank.
Having deposited the checks they would be clear by this afternoon just in time for them to start enjoying the fruits of their labor.
After she took care of the checks Marina got started on breakfast, she wanted to treat her girlfriend and friends to a homemade Dominican breakfast she quickly mashed up some green plantains fried some cheese and cut up some salami slices luckily just as Marina was setting the table Nicky Rocky and Ashley came into the kitchen.
"Hey guys good timing I just made breakfast."
"Thanks Rina we were craving this for a while." Ashley remarked.
"Well dig in guys and enjoy."
"Babe aren't you sitting with us to eat?" Nicky asked.
"I am babe I'm just going to get the papers from the doorstep I'll be right back."
Marina made the short trip to the door and picked up both papers taking a quick glance down at the New York Post she noticed that the headline read Reagan After Dark Police Commissioners Granddaughter parties the night away.
The headline was accompanied by a picture of Nicky and Marina sharing a kiss outside the club last night.
Marina hoped the Daily News wasn't running the same headline unfortunately she had no such luck the News had the same picture on their cover but their headline was a little less sleazy reading Out & Proud Commissioner's Granddaughter shares a kiss with mystery woman.
Marina was both shocked and worried shocked because someone caught a private moment and sold it to a paper instead of a gossip magazine and worried because Nicky's situation just took an unneeded turn she decided to play it off unless there was need to worry.
Marina pulled herself together enough and rejoined the group.
"So babe anything good in the papers?"
"Nothing much Nicky lets forget the paper and just enjoy breakfast after I get in from work we can go on a small shopping spree to celebrate our first big venture as a crew."
"Alright babe I was thinking I could use a car you know any spots?"
"I know just the spot we'll hit Frankie's on Madison he specializes in luxury cars."
"Sounds good."
"So its settled after work we'll hit Frankie's."
"Cool Rina I was thinking since we're going shopping we could hit Lena's for some jewelry nothing crazy just small pieces." Ashley asked.
"Fine just don't go crazy we don't know when we'll have another gig be smart."
"We will no worries Rina."
"Good now finish up we have to hit the bank to get you three can get your new bank cards."
The foursome finished their meal and did the dishes after which Rocky and Ashley shared a shower.
Marina went back into her bedroom to pull her uniform out from the closet while Nicky stayed in the living room watching TV.
During a commercial for the news Nicky headed back into the kitchen and picked up the newspapers from the counter.
After seeing both headlines she lost it and yelled for her her girlfriend.
"Marina!" Nicky hollered sending Marina to bolting to kitchen.
"What is it my sweet angel?"
"Don't you sweet talk me Marina Alexandra Lopez you lied to me so you have three seconds to tell me why you did what you did or I'm walking out of here right now and this relationship is over."
Marina knew that she had really stepped in it big time with Nicky and had better think quick before her world crumbled around her.
"Nicky baby I lied to you and I'm sorry its just that after the whole Potter thing last night you didn't need the added stress right now I was doing it protect you I never meant to lie."
Nicky saw the look of regret and sincerity in her girlfriends eyes and knew she was truly sorry Nicky walked over to Marina and took her hands as she looked into her eyes.
"Marina I know you were trying to protect me and I appreciate that but we cant have a relationship if you're going to lie to me and try to protect me that way so if you want this to work you'll have to be honest with me."
"You're right Nicky the number one thing a relationship is built on is trust so from this moment on I swear I'll never lie to you again."
"That's all I ask Marina."
The couple shared a searing kiss that was threatening to go further until Raquel and Ashley emerged from the bedroom.
"Dam if you two are going fuck in the living-room after having it out at least warn us." Ashley quipped.
"Screw you Ashley we were just talking." Nicky snapped back.
"The way you two were going at it I'd say you guys need to skip the first date and just get to sealing the fucking deal." Raquel interjected.
"Rocky don't be an ass you know I want to take Nicky on a proper date before I take her to bed but with all the drama we haven't had time."
"I'm just saying at this rate just consummate the damn thing to hell with tradition Ash and I did it and we're happy as hell."
That's because you two are crazies who were against convention from day one".
After listening to the entire exchange Nicky decided to mess with her girlfriends head a bit.
"Hey Rena I think Ash and Rocky have the right idea to hell with convention I want you to take me right here on this couch right now." Nicky said turning around and lowering her black shorts just enough to reveal just a peek of her dark blue g-string which caused her girlfriend to salivate and just as Marina was about to pounce Nicky pulled her shorts up.
"Dam baby that was evil."
"That was only to mess with you but I promise you wont have to wait much longer to have me baby." Nicky said seductively as as she walked to the bathroom to grab a shower.
"I swear that woman will be the death of me." Marina remarked as she tried to settle herself.
"Marina after that I'd be knocking down the bathroom door and making Nicky forget her own name."
"Raquel need i remind you I'm right here." Ashley reprimanded.
"I know babe I was kidding you're it for me you know that."
"Good I better be." Ashley said planting a deep kiss on her girlfriend.
Meanwhile over at 1PP Frank was just walking off the elevator when he was approached by Garret and Sid.
"Well here's a rare site both my DCPI and my chief of department waiting for me which I'm assuming isn't good news."
"Well Frank I would say its more of a mixed bag of news." Garret replied opening the door to Frank's office with everyone taking their usual places.
"What are you talking about Garret?"
"Take a look at the front pages of today's papers and you'll see the bad news."
Frank looked at both headlines and was puzzled.
"How is this bad news?" Frank asked feeling puzzled.
"Well this confirms Potters allegation from the interview and could possibly mean bad news for Nicky's case."
"Okay Garret so find some way to get in front of this I want justice for my granddaughter." Frank said trying to keep calm while trying to process the given information.
"So do you know anything about this woman?"
"Well a few surprising facts actually she happens to be one of ours officer Marina Lopez out of the twelfth, just shy of two years on the job forty arrests with ten felonies Renzulli says shes a rising star in the department lives in Manhattan comes from a family of cops herself father was a twenty three year veteran of Boston police department retired as an inspector two years ago mother was a twenty year veteran retired just last year after twenty years as a chief they were also pro MMA fighters and run a gym in Manhattan now."
"Well she sounds like an exemplary officer anything else you know about this woman?"
"She drives a nice two-hundred thousand dollar SUV to work ran the plates its on the up and up apparently she also doubles as a model her disposable income stems from that job self made woman Frank."
"Fine enough about officer Lopez whats the deal with the press and these pictures?"
"Well it seems like Nicky shared a kiss with officer Lopez and that set off the media storm I've already gotten calls from every TV station in the city for comment or exclusive with you on Nicky's relationship which thanks to Potters little stunt yesterday combined with this story is the medias new it story."
"Garret as far as the newspaper story on Nicky and the night club tell the press we have no comment at this time and leave it at that as for the Potter situation that is my concern right now all I want to know is where that investigation stands."
I believe Sid has some good news on that."
"Well Sid lets have it."
"Yes sir I was in touch with the lieutenant on the case this morning and I was told the task force is currently securing an arrest warrant for reverend Potter on the charge of obstruction."
"Good keep me posted I want this done by the book."
"Yes sir but with all due respect Potters arrest will look like small potatoes next to your granddaughters life now shouldn't we focus on that?"
"Sid right now the only thing I care about is making sure the sons of bitches that hurt my granddaughter are brought to justice I'll address the situation with Nicky when the time is right for now send word to the task force to keep me updated as appropriate."
"Will do sir."
Sid left the office to execute his given order leaving Garrett and Frank in the office.
"Frank Sid's right on this one as much as you want to focus on Potter Nicky's night out just became just as important you have to do something."
"I will Garrett all in good time."
Back at Jamie and Eddies the couple was having a late breakfast at home Jamie was still trying to process the fact that Eddie was now one of the richest people in the city.
Eddie saw Jamie picking at his pancakes and bacon and knew something was wrong.
"Jamie you looked stressed whats up?"
"Nothing Eddie I'm fine." Jamie said eating his last bacon strip.
"Jamie don't lie to me I know something's wrong so just talk to me."
"Fine Eddie here it goes I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact you can leave the job tomorrow and be set for life I'm scared what this money could do to our relationship".
"Jamie I already told you my money doesn't change the way I feel about you or my job I mean it this was family money from an uncle who watched over me after my father screwed me over he made sure I knew the value of hard work before he even told about the money and I'm glad he did because now I get to enjoy it with the man I love so trust me this changes nothing about us."
"Thanks Eddie what do you say we hit the bank before tour this is one of my last tours before I take over the twelfth full time"
"Fine I'll clear these dishes finish getting dressed".
Eddie finished off the dishes gathered up her papers and her computer and headed off with Jamie to the bank.
"Eddie remind me again why you insisted on taking your car to bank when we have to head to work soon."
"I wanted to take my car because after we finish here I'm surprising you and don't ask what I'm doing you'll find out soon."
Jamie was now convinced whatever Eddie had up her sleeve was big if she was this dead set on keeping it a secret.
Luckily for Jamie Eddie was able to get through all the legalities in about an hour and a half and the couple walked out of the bank and headed for Eddies desired surprise location.
"Eddie I know you're rich and have to take precautions now but was it really necessary to out a black card?"
"Yes Jamie most rich people have them but don't worry I only put the cash I was using at our next stop on this card and besides its not like I'm living off my inheritance I'm still going to rely on my salary to live the money is only being touched if we want to enjoy life's little extras now and again."
For the rest of the ride Jamie was silent hoping that he would have his desired answers soon.
About twenty minutes later Jamie noticed that Eddie had pulled into Ray's customs which was a car dealership known to specialize in expensive cars.
"Eddie what are we doing here?"
"Jaime I wanted to get you something nice for making Sargent and this money is going to allow me to do that and before you refuse just know that this will be the only time I go over the top after this any big decisions we make together so please just let me do this for you please."
Jamie saw the look in Eddie's eyes knowing that this was being done out of love.
"Fine Eddie you can do this but after today no more surprises."
"Oh thanks for letting me do this babe." Eddie said engulfing Jamie in a hug before walking into the dealership.
"Jamie I know you're a car junkie pick out any car you want babe have at it I'm going to look into something else just call me when you've decided."
Eddie left Jamie browsing at cars while she went to look for a gift of her own.
It took Jamie about an hour and a half but he found a car that was just calling to him it was a 2017 black Aston Martin with black leather seats sitting on twenty inch chrome rims, while Jamie wasn't one to indulge in flash and excess he just knew this car was the one he called Eddie and showed her what he had chosen.
"Nice pick Jamie it'll go well with my new car."
"Eddie you already have a car."
"I'm trading mine in I've been meaning to do it for a while don't worry I covered us so we don't raise any red flags at work I disclosed my non NYPD income to personnel we're in the clear as long as I don't go too crazy we're fine and don't worry about your car its a gift so you're okay."
"Thanks babe what did you trade your car in for?"
"A silver 2017 Lamborghini Phantom."
"Sweet so I guess we go put pen to paper."
That's all that's left babe lets do it."
Eddie and Jamie made there way to Randy the salesmen who had helped Eddie they signed the paperwork and Eddie paid for the cars with her card the couple drove Eddie's car off the lot while they had Jamie's car delivered to the twelfth and put in the parking lot.
"Thanks again Eddie."
"No problem Jamie you deserve it and just so you know as soon as I close the case I'm working we'll go out to dinner and really let loose."
"I can't wait Eddie".
Just as Eddie pulled into work her phone went off Jamie found it odd that Eddie's phone went off just as they pulled in he waited until she got off the phone to see what was up and just observed as he got out of the car.
A few moments later Eddie had ended the call and got out of her car.
"What was that call Eddie?"
Nothing just the case I'm working on I have some stuff to take of I'll see you at home." Eddie raced around to the other side of the car gave Jamie a quick peck on the lips and headed inside while Jamie headed off to find Renzulli.
Across town Marina was just coming back from a domestic call with her partner Emma when she glanced at her phone.
"Hey Lopez you've been on your phone non stop since we came on tour anything I should know?"
"Sorry its just the Columbia attack case my cousin just told me they just got a warrant to arrest reverend Potter for obstruction and are getting close to a warrant for two of guys who attacked my girlfriend."
"That's good but keep your head in the game here."
"Will do."
"By the way I caught you in the paper what's that about?"
"Just some ass caught a private moment no big."
"You sure because getting caught kissing the PCs granddaughter who happens to be involved in a big case sounds like a big deal to me."
"I'm sure we're handling the situation."
Fine I've got you're back if you need me."
"Thanks I appreciate that."
Back in the SVU squad room Maria Abbie Lily Eddie and Kara were sitting in the lieutenants office going over the tape Eddie found.
"Shut this crap off it makes me sick." Baez stated.
Abbie stopped the recording.
"So what do we have?" Lily asked.
"Well Potters interview plus the paperwork on the gag order was enough to bring Potter in we just need the go ahead from the Lieutenant and with this tape we can nail Bernie and Dave hopefully one of them give us Raquel's attacker." Baker answered.
"Good the sooner we close this case the better." Lily stated
"You're not lying Vasquez I want to get this over with."
"Whats your interest Baker?" Maria asked becoming curious.
"Well lets just say the faster we close this case the faster I get to become better acquainted with a certain ADA."
"Baker you wouldn't happen to be trying to get together with a certain ADA who happens to share the same last name as my partner would you and don't lie you're blushing already."
"I plead the fifth Detective Baez."
"What the hell first my cousin is romancing the PCs granddaughter and now the commissioners top assistant is trying to romance PCs daughter." Lily commented low enough so no one outside the room heard.
"Speaking of people in this room with a thing for Reagan's Eddie when are you going to admit to Reagan you're madly in love." Kara teased.
"Shut it Kara."
"Come on Janko give it up you and Jamie are like the worst kept secret in the NPD just go for it I wouldn't be surprised if you have a spot at the Reagan Sunday dinner table on reserve."
"I plead the fifth Baez."
"You're no fun Janko just own it." Kara snapped.
Just as the squad was about to continue their banter fest Vasquez received a call from the lieutenant."
"Go for Vasquez."
"Vasquez I just got word from the DA Potter is done have Baker and Baez pick up Potter at his office on Madison the DA wants a full perp walk and while that's being done make sure the evidence on the video clear we could have warrants for our two known attackers by later today just get that video to the DA's office yesterday."
"Yes Mam will do."
Lily ended the call sent everyone on their assignments.
It only took an hour to pick up Bernie and Dave who were picked up outside of a corner store on fifth avenue the two were taken in without incident only to lawyer up as soon as they were put into the squad car.
Over on Madison avenue Baker and Baez pulled up to Potters office which was already crawling with press hoping to get a word with him concerning Bernie and Dave's arrests.
The two detectives walked in to find Potter talking to a few staffers.
"Reverend Potter." Maria called heading towards the man.
"What can I do for you detective?"
"You can step out from behind your desk and place your hands behind your back."
"Is this a joke detective?"
"This is no joke I Mr Potter now please get up and place your hands behind your back." Abbie interjected.
"I will not." Potter snapped as he went back to talking to staffers.
"Have it your way Reverend." Abbie stated nonchalantly forcibly standing Potter up and cuffing him in full view of the press assembled outside.
"Darnell Potter you're under arrest for obstruction of justice, you have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions.
"If you give up the right to remain silent anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law you have the right to an attorney if you can not afford one one will be appointed to you do you understand these rights as they have been explained to you?"
"I do."
With that Potter was led out of his office into a squad car and taken away all the while numerous photos were snapped of the event.
Three hours later Potter Dave and Bernie were all arraigned and taken to Central booking.
Potter was shipped off Rikers to await trial while Bernie and Dave were held at booking awaiting questioning.
Since it was end of tour Dave and Bernie had to wait a day before being questioned and shipped off.
The task force went home for the night while Marina headed back to her loft to take her crew shopping and discuss her next move with Nicky since they had been talking during the day about coming out to Nicky's family at a dinner Nicky requested in Bay-Ridge making sure to leave out the reason why one thing was for sure things were going to be interesting at the Reagan's tonight.
Once Marina showed up at home she was greeted by her girlfriend who leaped into her girlfriends arms embracing her.
"Marina I missed you babe."
"I missed you too babe did you call your family?"
"I did I told my uncle you're coming to dinner he promised to set everything up for us how was your day?"
"Fine lets go enjoy the fruits of our labor."
Marina and the crew headed off to the dealership deciding to take a cab instead of Marina's Range-Rover.
Once they got to the dealership Marina was found Frankie who was the owner of the dealership hanging around the front desk.
"Hey Frankie." Marina greeted.
"Marina my favorite customer what can I do for you today?"
Frankie was a 6'3 man with thinning black hair and medium complexion he had been one of Marina's closest associates for about four years.
"My girlfriend and friends are looking into some cars could you help us out?"
"Of course Marina for you anything just look around and once you find what you like we can shop just shout if you need anything."
"Will do Frankie thanks."
Frankie turned around and walked back to his office and the girls began their browsing.
"Have at it guys but don't get too crazy try not to go above 200K for now."
Ashley and Rocky broke off from Nicky and Marina.
"Nicky get whatever you want money is no object sweetness."
"Thanks Rena but I'm sticking to your original limit of 200K."
"Fine with me babe get whatever makes you happy."
Nicky looked around for about half hour before a black Bentley caught her eyes.
"Babe I think I found my car."
The car Nicky had fallen for was a 2017 white Bentley drop top with black leather seats and red trim.
"This is it Rena this is my car."
"Fine Nicky its yours lets find Ash and Rocky to get this show on the road."
Ashley and Rocky had also found cars they both fell for identical red Ferrari's.
Marina we found our cars two fully loaded Ferrari's for exactly 200k."
"Fine now lets find Frankie and put pen to paper".
Marina found Frankie in his office showed him cars and drew up the paperwork because Marina was such a loyal costumer he gave the trio their cars for 180,000 using the trio decided instead of taking the discount they applied to insurance payments.
Rocky and Ashley decided to take Ashley's car to the jewelers and stash Rocky's at her moms house which was in Queens.
"Thanks for the cars Frankie."
"Anytime Marina come back soon."
The couples drove the cars to Lena's jewelry which was about a twenty minute drive from Frankie's.
"Ashley Rocky we have about an hour and a half before I have to be in Brooklyn we just get the watches and get out no going crazy I know how you two can get."
"Don't worry Rena we got this." Rocky stated in a serious tone.
Luckily for the quad they found just the pieces they were looking for they decided on silver Rolex watches with 1kt diamonds in the bands and circle of diamonds in the center of the face.
After paying for the watches Ash and Rocky headed for Ashley's while Nicky and Marina headed for the bank to pick up some checks before heading for Bay-Ridge.
"Babe I think you giving your family some money is sweet but will they take it?"
" They will Marina besides I want to do this I just spent $210,000 on myself spending another 40K on my family is no big deal I'm giving my mom twenty grand just because and my uncles Jamie and Danny are splitting twenty grand that still leaves me $250,000 besides knowing you we'll make that back in no time."
"You're right Nicky the fact that you care so much about your family is one of the many things I adore about you."
Thanks babe now if only I could get past this traffic".
"We'll make it don't worry."
Over at the Reagan home home Erin and Linda were helping set the table while Danny was outside with Jack and Sean tossing the baseball around Jamie pulled up in his old car since he didn't want any questions asked right now.
Jamie found parking right in front and greeted his brother and nephews.
"Hey kid."
"Hey Danny."
"Hey Sean Jack."
The boys ran inside to wash up while Danny stood outside with Jamie.
"Jamie whats this about I asked Dad and pop about this dinner they said you were behind this dinner."
"Danny all I can say is this dinner is important and everyone has to be here you'll find out why when we sit at the table."
"Fine stone wall me but I'll find out somehow." Danny stated as he walked inside.
Jamie greeted his family and took his usual spot at the table as Linda and Erin put out steak rice and beans.
The eight Reagan's took their spots at dinner table when Danny noticed in addition to Nicky's spot at the there was another setting.
"Not to start anything but our table usually seats nine why is there a tenth plate out?"
"If you must know Danny your niece requested this dinner and she's bringing a guest." Jamie interjected.
"Okay fine so Nicky's bringing a guest still doesn't explain why."
"Danny chill out Nicky and her guest should be here in a sec."
"Fine Harvard I'll relax you seem to be the only one at this table that knows anything."
Just as Danny said that Jamie's phone went off.
"Hello?"
...
"Yeah I'll be right out."
"What was that about Jamie?" Erin asked.
"Nicky's pulling up she asked if I could meet her outside so I'll be back."
Jamie left the table and headed outside after which Erin got up and headed towards the window.
"Erin where are you going?" Danny asked.
"Just to the window I'll be right back."
Erin headed for the window where she saw Jamie on curb waiting as a white car parked along the sidewalk.
Erin noticed that none other than the mystery woman she had seen the day Nicky met with the family after her attack had stepped out of the passenger side and greeted Jamie with a handshake while Nicky who was dressed in a red shirt and black jeans with black high boots and her shades crossed over and hugged her uncle.
Just as they were coming inside Erin hurried back to her seat while Jamie walked in with Nicky and Marina.
Jamie walked the duo into the dinning room and took a seat.
Nicky took her shades off while Marina stood stiff hoping Nicky would put her at ease since she felt like she had just walked into the line of sight of a firing squad.
Nicky sensed this and went to work.
Everyone this is Marina Lopez I invited her to dinner tonight because shes very important to me so please no third degree."
"Marina I want you to meet my family my mom Erin my aunt Linda my uncle Danny my cousins Sean and Jack my great grandpa Henry you've met uncle Jamie and over on the end there is my grandfather Frank aka the commissioner of the NYPD"
"Hello everyone its nice to meet you all thank you for having me".
"Well Marina you can take a seat right by Nicky." Frank instructed.
"Thank You commissioner."
"Please off duty its Frank."
"Of course thank you."
Well before we get to the food who's turn is it to say grace?"
"Grandpa if you don't mind I'd like to say grace."
"Of course Nicky."
Nicky blessed the food and the group dug in eating in relative silence until Erin decided to break the silence.
"Nicky how have you been are your ribs healing?"
"Yes mom they are I get them looked at in a few days."
"Okay just checking."
Jamie could sense the tension in the room so he decided to step in.
"Marina how was tour today?"
"You know how it is Jamie if its not one thing its another I'm just happy I had all my fives done I didn't need the crap today by the way congrats again on Sargent it'll be nice to have you leading us nothing against Renzulli but he deserves the bump."
"I hear that, I heard your cousin caught a big arrest today."
"Yeah pretty big I thought you knew."
"Heard about it when they dragged Potters sorry ass into the house serves that ass clown right."
Alright can we change the subject please."
"Of course Nicky." Jamie answered.
For a short while conversation shifted to Danny about a recently closed cold case which led the group to desert.
Nicky had been comforting Marina through dinner and as Nicky saw the coconut custard cake being cut Nicky decided it was time to come clean about the 800 pound gorilla in the room.
"Everyone before we get to desert there's something I want to address."
"Of course Nicky go ahead.
"Thanks grandpa."
"I know almost all of you saw the newspapers this morning and saw my picture before any rumors start up I want you all to know that the person I kissed last night at the club was none other than Marina Lopez my girlfriend".
The whole room went silent as both Nicky and Marina waited for a response.
Surprisingly Erin was the first to break her silence.
"Nicky when did this happen?"
"We met just before the end of my first semester we've been together a couple months "Marina makes me happy mom hopefully you and the rest of the family support me."
Erin went over to Nicky and shared a hug.
"Of course we do Nicky."
"Yeah kiddo you know we do." Danny confirmed as did Linda and the boys.
Nicky looked over at grand and great grandfathers who just sat silent.
"Grandpa Pop say something.
Frank just walked over to his granddaughter and hugged her.
"Nicky as long as your happy that's all that matters."
"Thanks grandpa."
Henry just sat stoned faced for a moment.
"Pop say something." Nicky pleaded.
'Well Nicky to be honest I'm happy for you but I don't get the whole same-sex relationship thing I guess I just need time".
"Its okay pop I understand thank you."
"So now that I handled that there is something I want to give a few of you."
Nicky went to her purse and pulled out five envelopes.
Everyone since Marina is model as well as a cop I made some money at a gig last night and I felt like it was only right of me to share a piece of my earnings with you guys first off mom this is just a small gift to say thanks for always being there for me."
Nicky handed Erin her envelope and as she opened it she was floored.
"Nicky this check is for $20,000."
"It is mom and its yours take it and thanks.
After Erin and Nicky shared a hug Nicky turned to Jamie.
"Uncle Jamie you were the one that helped me face my fear of this situation when it happened this is for you."
Jamie opened his envelope and pulled out a check for $10,000.
Nicky you didn't have to do this."
"I know uncle Jamie I wanted too".
"Thanks kiddo."
Uncle Danny aunt Linda I didn't forget about you guys here's a little something for you too".
Danny took the envelope and and opened it revealing a check for $10,000.
"Thanks Nicky this means a lot to us."
"No sweat uncle Danny like we always say its family first".
The Reagan's and Marina sat around the table sharing desert not knowing that their were still more twists and turns ahead.
That does it for this chapter next chapter will include the task force questioning Dave and Bernie Jamie taking over the squad and adjusting with Eddie as well as Erin's date with Abbie.
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