Baltimore, Maryland

"Why'd you do that? Olly is better off without her. I should go over there and break her face like she broke my brother's heart"Elle says angrily. "Ayy Nena because your brother loves her and she loves him," Esmerelda said. The seventeen year old scoffs "If she loved him mami she wouldn't have done what she did '' she replies. "Mi amor you have have so much to learn she didn't leave because she didn't love him. She left out of fear and the unknown and her experiences have taught her that and you know just as well as I do.

That there is only one person to put her in panic mode and I'm gonna shoot it too your straight. Your seventeen years old chances he threaten Sam and that he most likely raped her. So mi vida when I say fear telling the person you love having to look them in the face and not knowing.

How they will take it and not knowing if they can ever look at you the same way they did before. That kind of fear she most likely had, her first instinct is to run and that is what she did. She never left Oliver because she didn't love him; she left because she thought he wouldn't love her anymore" the woman says.

As Elle sat in shock and even more angry "I wish I was there and castrated him myself" she spat coldly. While they followed Kat but far enough away so she wouldn't be spooked. "I know mi amor" Esme said with a smile as they parked a few cars behind Kat as she pulled into the driveway. About a half hour away from the hospital she was very careful at every turn just then the house door opened and a little boy ran out with Sam behind him.

"Mami umm wow" Elle says as they both sat in disbelief then her mother smiled "he's Tavares you see those eyes that parasite didn't have those eyes. But you know who does ,your father, you, Emy plenty of people in our family" the woman says as they watched"do you think she knows Elena questions. When she shook her head"No and chances are she is afraid to find out after what happened but she's hoping he's Oliver's" Esmeralda spoke.

As both girls hug and kiss him making him laugh "okay squirt I'll see you later Kat I'm going out with Drew I'll see you around 2" Sam said. "No you'll see me at 11:30 no later then twelve. No funny business Sam I mean it don't have me get in that car and come and find you" Kat says.

Kissing the seventeen year old on top of her head as she goes to take the boy inside "how about 12:30 or 1" she says with a grin, "How about I say no and you turn right back around and go back in the house. You know what I think I like that idea" her sister says, "nope I'll be back by 11:45 love you dear,love you Olly still weird" Sam says shaking her head when they both stopped.

And looked around as Kat flipped her the middle finger "love you Titi" the little boy says with the pacifier in his mouth as the house door closed. With Sam still looking around before getting in her car and driving off, Esmeralda and Elena follow her driving all the way to the other side of town, writing down both addresses.

Pulling into an auto repair shop and getting out just as she got to the door they saw police "Sam Del Vecchio put your hands up and behind your head" Jordan says. As Sam did what she was told then turns her around "can I help you officers tonight?" Sam asked as Jordan went to handcuff her. "No, you can just open the door and move out the way" the woman says, making Sam pull away.

"Why would I do that? I'm here minding my own business, about to do some work on my car, not to mention you are violating my rights. I've done nothing wrong ,officer, stick up her butt" the teen replies, "watch it kid" another officer says. Shaking her head"I think that is probable cause for me this is a chop shop right"Jordan says "no it's not I worked here over the summer.

And like I said I'm here to work on my car and your brother in law's car"Sam says "Jordan what's going on" Curtis says as he and Drew stood there. All the while Esmeralda held her daughter's arm stopping her from getting out the car"what's going on here is i know she lied about taking Kyle Manning's car and I know it's here.

Tell me something Sam, how does your sister afford a house in Ellicott City on her salary?" Jordan questions, "this is against the law you can't harass someone based on hearsay. Leave Sam alone she's done nothing wrong or I will call my family's lawyer and you'll have a big problem on your hands"Drew says shaking her head. "The two if you can't be that stupid a twenty foot yacht just doesn't go missing along with a blue Porsche, a red Ferrari, a Mercedes Benz, several other high end cars.

What you steal from these rich kids and you bring them here right?"the woman says," what do I look like a criminal mastermind you really shouldn't listen to Margie" Sam says with a shrug. The other officer shook his head"I'll be seeing you really soon Sam and you're gonna get caught and I will be there to put the cuffs on.

You and Curtis don't need the trouble. I'm sure she is a lot of fun to be with. She has no care for her future and Curtis if you want to be a cop you can't associate with people tied to criminal activity. And Drew I'm sure you're parents won't be thrilled if they knew either so open your eyes now Margaux is heading somewhere.

She's in school looking to become a lawyer and what are you doing Sam? "Jordan says before walking away as did the two other officers. Making Drew and Curtis look at her with her shrugging then opening the door to let them in as they drove their cars in"why don't you just tell her you own this place and you got money from your parents estate?" Drew says. "Because she will make unwanted noises that I don't want or need you can't tell anyone Drew, I told you in confidence"Sam replies remembering what brought them there.

Flashback

"What happened to your face" the teen says in shock as her hand trembled reaching for her sister's face but Kat moved away"nothing don't worry about it"her sister answered. "NO KAT YOU DON'T GET TO DO THAT, YOU DON'T GET TO SHUT ME OUT AFTER TAKING ME AWAY FROM MY LIFE AND EVERYONE I LOVE"Sam says with tears in her eyes.

As the tears streamed down Kat's face"Sammy I can't, I can't do it I just can't" Kat answers throwing her sister off making Sam cry even harder. Because her gut was screaming she knew something happened because Kat never cried so in a small voice "who hurt you Kat who did it tell me or I'm gonna find out myself " the teen says .

Jumping as she shook her head grabbing Sam by the shoulders, not wanting to burden her little sister.

"I can't Sammy I can't go back there ever I just can't it's over I'm sorry, I'm sorry I couldn't lose you I just couldn't. Tell me you understand that you are all I have left. I can't lose you please stay with me please" Kat said frantically. Only worried Sam even more as her sister held on to her tightly" then tell me I'm not a baby anymore what happened to make you leave your fiancé" Sam demanded.

All Kat could do was shake her head pacing the floor back and forth "Sam I need you to just trust me it's over but we are gonna be okay I'm gonna make sure of it" she says. Rubbing her head, that's when her hoodie fell off and Sam saw the handprints around her neck as Kat put the hoodie back on. At that moment, she didn't have to know the specifics.

She knew someone and if she could guess it was only one person that would hurt her "WHAT DID THAT BASTARD DO! IMMA GONNA KILL HIM"the teen says heading for the door. When Kat stopped her "you can't Sam it's why we have to go I can't go to jail alright and leave you at his mercy. I can't please" she says, "WHAT DID HE DO KAT I'LL CALL RIGHT NOW!" Sam shouted.

"HE RAPED ME OKAY AND YOU THINK OLLY WOULD WANT ME AFTER THAT OPEN YOUR FUCKING EYES SAMMY ITS OVER ALRIGHT AND THIS HURTS ME MORE THEN YOU EVER KNOW OKAY" KAT shouted back. Taking Sam by surprise as she watched her sister buckle at the knees, jumping in to catch her.

As they both cried "Kat i'm sorry, i'm sorry" Sam was sad for pushing her while she held onto her sister. "I couldn't fight him off, I couldn't. I would do anything for you okay but I can't go back there" the older woman cried.

Shaking her head as he walked over grabbing her waist "okay but you know I would never do that to you alright?" Drew says. Taking a deep breath "sorry for snapping I know you wouldn't. I just don't like talking about the past, okay. It's over. It makes no sense talking about it" she answers.


Miami, Florida

September of 1998

For the last three years all he did was train and search for her; he didn't want anyone else. But her even after he castrated that bastard who raped his woman he still didn't feel satisfied. And his taste for blood grew; it made him good at his job but his personal life or lack thereof. Was another thing and he had women throwing themselves at him and he wasn't interested.

ÑnManolo watched his son in the gym and he knew that he blamed him for her leaving and part of him blamed himself too. But he would never admit it to anyone but his wife and he needed to learn to trust his son's instincts. And that day he didn't and it cost him his son and his friends peace of mind. "Hola mi amor como va todo en baltimore con nena le gusta. Que Dígame mi reina, hablas en serio, ¿estás segura?" Manolo says getting Florio and Carlos's attention.

As they looked at him to question he put up his hand stopping them so he could listen"Estás seguro de que es ella en persona porque no podemos decirle esto y no es su Esmeralda, así que estás seguro? Madre mía te quiero mucho ok entonces le digo y llamó a Calogero" Manolo says hanging up.

"What happened?" Florio and Carlos sr questioned, "She just saw Katherine in Baltimore so I ask if she is sure, she says very so she said she would follow her. Now I have to tell him ,call Chuck and tell him he'll be in Baltimore faster than us" he says nodding towards Oliver. Making them look at him uneasy, "Coño compadre bueno le diré a Lito" he says, patting his brother on the back.

It wasn't a secret in the family that Oliver blamed his father for Katherine getting away; the young man took a dark turn. After her disappearance he's spent every waking day since looking for her. He didn't want anything else. He didn't envy his brother; he had a hard task ahead of him to repair their broken relationship. Manolo sighs "well wish me luck" he said going inside their in home gym stopping and watching his son. "What do you want, Papi" Olly asked, nodding his head. "I need your assistance.

We have to meet your mom and sister in Baltimore" the man says. "Well I would love to help but I'm busy, I'm heading out to Texas I'm checking small town America" he replied. Getting up and wiping the sweat off his face and drinking his water "Yeah well you don't have a choice" Manolo replies. That's when Oliver threw the water down "I have a choice to follow my own fucking bliss because the last time I listened to you it cost me" Oliver replied.

Grabbing his shirt and getting ready to storm off "Even if it I know where Katherine is that's what your searching for right. That's what you blame me for right if only you had gotten there in time right well I got news. For you mijo there was no way of knowing what happened you wanna hit me go ahead. JUNIOR YOU THINK I DON'T BLAME EITHER I DO BUT NOBODY THOUGHT HE WAS THAST STUPID OLIVERAS. YOU THINK I WOULD TAKE FROM YOU SON THAN YOU ARE NOT AS SMART AS YOU THINK YOU ARE. NOW GET YOUR SHIT AND LET'S GO BECAUSE YOUR MOTHER SAW HER IN THE FLESH SHE'S FOLLOWING HER NOW vamos porque ya terminé con esta mierda tuya" Manolo said.

Making Oliver stop and turn around looking at him shaking his head "Don't lie to me Papi" he replies. Walking over to his son cupping his face "Your mother saw her so did Elena do you think she would lie to you?" the man says. And in that moment the dam broke and everything in him "your sure" Olly said as the tears slid down his face. Shaking his head "Yes Mijo i'm sure let's go get your woman" Manolo says tapping his son's face.