As soon as Garcia arrived with his girls, they made their way to Bullet Club. Walking into the finished meeting, AJ and Karl filled them in. Garcia made his way over to his youngest. He sat down beside her.
"I'm sorry, but as your father I wanted to protect you the only way I knew how. You'll understand when you have children one day", he said.
She met his eyes.
"You should have told me", she said.
"I know, and I'm sorry I didn't. I know that to earn your trust back, its going to take awhile, but I love you", he said.
"I wish I could say I forgive you right now, but, its still so fresh and, I'm going to need some time", she said.
He nodded.
"You know my doors are always open, and as soon as I get your mom or the person who is suppose to be her. You can go and do as you please, promise", he said.
She smiled and nodded.
"I love you too, dad", she said.
He stood and kissed her head.
"Forgive him, he's doing those puppy dog eyes as we speak", he whispered.
She looked over at Roman, who in fact was looking at her. He smiled when he saw that she had looked at him.
"If it helps, he didn't know what you looked like till I gave him a photo of you. Then I'm sure he fell for you as soon as he saw you.", he whispered.
Her dad walked away. Dean walked over next and sat beside her.
"Hey", he said.
She nodded.
"So I guess its my turn to apologize. You know, about what happened. We never meant to hurt you or lose your trust. We were going to walk as soon as we had the seat, but my brother fell for you. Hard.", he said.
She crossed her arms over her chest.
"He didn't send me over either. We've grown close since we've met. We did business with your dad, not going into it with the idea of him falling for you. That caught him by surprise, one he needed", he continued.
She looked at him.
"Well, I'm not sure what I want yet. Why can't anyone understand that I need time? Give me a moment.", she said calmly.
Dean nodded.
"You're right, we are all more worried about Roman. So, how are you?", he said.
She looked down at the table.
"Fine", she replied.
"Liar", Brie said, Dean smiled at her.
"You're heartbroken, its okay to feel that. If you need anything, I'm a phone call away", he said, before standing and walking back over to Roman and Seth.
Brie hugged her little sister.
"Please don't", Veronica said, removing her arms.
Brie sighed softly.
"Don't be her again. Don't close yourself off. Show emotion. Be sad or angry, be something", Brie said.
Veronica stood and looked at her sister.
"I'm disappointed, and if I allow myself to feel those other things, I might say something I'm going to regret. So drop it", she said, before walking away.
Brie nodded and Melina joined her.
"Let her be for now. We can try again after this is done. She spoke to dad, so, she will to us", Brie said.
Melina nodded and looked at Roman. He approached her.
"I'm sorry, it was only suppose to be a job. I fell in love with her and I want to continue to be with her. I am not giving up", he said.
"I really hoped you would say that", she replied.
That caught him by surprise.
"Um, I'm confused. Don't you want to kill me?", he asked.
"Oh I do, but, my sister Brie also reminded me of the time Baron started dating Nikki, well not dating exactly.", Melina said.
"Yeah, Ronnie told me. You guys thought he used Nikki to get a job with your dad", he said.
She nodded.
"Give her time. She'll come around when she wants to talk.", she said.
"All the time she needs", he replied.
AJ let everyone hang around a bit. Roman had searched the floor again for Veronica, not finding her. He could feel her eyes, his body reacting to them. Feeling a hand on his shoulder, he smiled. When he turned to face her, it wasn't Veronica.
"Hey handsome, a guy like you looks like you can show me a good time", the red head said, licking her lips.
He removed her hand and shook his head no.
"I'm spoken for", he replied.
"Oh come on, she'll never…", she stopped to scream after Veronica grabbed her by her hair.
"Shit, baby", Roman said, wrapping his arms around Ronnie.
"Don't touch me", she said, nudging him away.
He stepped back, hands held up.
"And you, don't touch him again. He doesn't belong to you. Trust me, you don't want to fuck with me", Veronica said to the red head.
"Let go of me", the woman shouted.
AJ chuckled. Casey watched with a proud smirk, arms crossed over her chest.
"Do we have an understanding?", Veronica asked the woman.
When the woman didn't answer, Veronica tugged harder on her hair.
"Yes, yes, okay", the woman shouted.
Veronica shoved her away, the woman almost hitting her head against the floor.
"And you", she said, turning to look at Roman.
She stepped towards him.
"One more female touches you, and I'm shooting your dick off", Veronica said, before pushing past him.
"Yes ma'am", he replied loud enough for her to hear.
"Man, you've got your hands full with her", AJ said.
"And I'm okay with that", Roman replied.
AJ nodded and slapped his back.
"Well, we should end this little get together here. Big day tomorrow", AJ said.
Roman nodded.
Finn had let AJ know when the Elite were in their warehouse. Raya was there too. They were making their move now. Veronica was to take out all the guards outside, along with Bayley and Finn.
As soon as they did, they moved up closer, watching their teams backs. Her dad was with Andrade and Baron, so she knew he would be safe.
"Baby, is it clear?", Roman asked in her ear piece.
That made her pause.
"Ronnie?", he said.
"Its clear", she replied.
Roman entered from one side and AJ the other, boxing in the Elite. Garcia looked around for Raya, no sign of her. Hearing gun fire, Andrade made sure his father in law was covered.
AJ was chasing Dustin, as Roman and Dean were shooting at Kenny and Cody. Garcia went over to Roman and Dean.
"Leave Cody alive, I need a word with him", Garcia said over the shooting.
Dean nodded.
"I get Kenny", Roman replied.
Garcia nodded as Veronica and Bayley made their way inside. Shooting anyone who wasn't apart of Bullet Club or the Bloodline.
"I think I just set a new record", Bayley said, making Veronica chuckle.
"Raya", they heard their dad shout.
Both women looked over and saw a woman smile before getting into a car, a guy and Kenny with her. Veronica aimed right for the man she didn't know, and fired. His knee buckled, Kenny tried to lift him but was tackled by Roman.
"You aren't going anywhere", he growled.
Kenny punched him and kicked him back. Roman stumbled, but caught himself.
"Forget this, and go", Raya ordered.
Veronica met her eyes and her mother smiled at her. The car taking off.
"That's our brother", Melina said, nodding to the guy Veronica had shot.
Finn and Karl dragged the man AJ was chasing, over to them.
"And who is he?", Bayley asked.
"Cody's older brother, not related to us", Melina answered.
"So then can we kill him?", Veronica asked.
Melina shrugged as Veronica lifted her gun and shot Dustin in his head.
"Now I'm winning", Veronica said to Bayley.
"Not fair", Bayley pouted.
"Wow, you ladies are something else", Dean chuckled.
Both women shrugged. Roman shook his hand out as he made his way over to Ronnie. He looked her over as she was confused.
"You're not hurt? Good", he nodded, his hands on her shoulders.
Finn lifted Kenny and laughed.
"You should have just stayed in your place", Finn said.
Kenny growled and elbowed him, taking his gun and aiming it at Roman.
"Look out", Nikki shouted.
Veronica noticed Kenny next before Roman had a chance to turn. She turned them so her back was to Kenny. Feeling something hit her back.
"Veronica", she heard Brie shout.
It stung, badly. She held onto Roman's shoulders as her knees buckled under the pain.
"Why would you do that?", Roman asked angrily.
Before she could answer, she passed out. Garcia made his way over.
"Hold on sweetheart", he whispered to his daughter.
"My mom, she can help her. We got to get her back to my parents house.", Roman said quickly.
Garcia nodded as he lifted his daughter and made his way to the car Andrade drove inside. Melina went with them. Roman grabbed Kenny by his neck and dragged him to another car.
"I would never hurt her, ever. That was meant for you.", Kenny quickly said.
"Doesn't fucking matter. You shot my woman, your ass is mine", Roman shouted.
Dean tied him up and threw him in the back of the car.
"Take him to the warehouse, no one touches him but me.", Roman said.
Dean nodded and left with Seth.
"What about Cody?", AJ asked.
Roman looked at Veronica's half brother.
"Garcia said he wanted him alive.", Karl said.
"I'll take him with me.", Roman said, as Luke lifted an injured Cody and shoved him in the back.
"I hope she'll be okay", AJ said, nodding in the direction they took Veronica.
"She will be. My mom knows how much she means to me", Roman replied.
"Shouldn't you have gone with her?", Finn asked.
"I'm too angry, I want blood. Besides, there's nothing I can do to help. My mom and sister have it. I would just be in the way with worry", he replied.
"I get it", AJ nodded.