Tobias walked through the hospital with a bouquet. He made it look like he's been there many times before visiting. Making his way past the nurses' station and onward towards the private sector where Yayoi was staying. As he approached he saw two cops standing at attention at her door instead of the hospital security. 'They must have switched within the last hour or so. The cops will make it tougher to get inside than regular hospital security. I'm going to have to try another time.' Tobias thought to himself as he kept on walking past them and around the corner. Approaching the elevator he went up a floor and got off as he turned another corner and walked to a window which showed a view of the private sector. He sat down in a chair and started to stake out Yayoi's room.

Both of the cops looked at one another as they made a mental note of what Tobias looked like so they could pass it on to the next two who were to come on shift. They were ordered to keep a mental note of who came close to Yayoi's door any time day or night. The Commissioner-General didn't want a single person who wasn't on the list to gain access to his daughter's room.

Yayoi peered through the small slit in the curtain from her bed to try and see if anyone was coming for a visit. She was starting to get restless waiting for someone, or anyone to come in who wasn't medical. Yayoi wasn't used to being in hospitals, she was more used to putting people in them instead. 'I guess turn about is fair play. I can't wait until I'm out of this hospital bed. Once I track the one down who ran me off the road, I'm so going to kick his sorry ass. I can just hear Sage telling me about driving and safety. Like he should talk since he raced back in the day. Though I hate to admit it, I kind of miss having Sage around. I wish he and father didn't fight and left us. But I guess I can understand why he did though.'

Dr. Date walked to Yayoi's room. She gave a nod to the two officers and they cleared her to enter the room. "Yayoi, you awake?"

"Yes, mother. Come on in." Yayoi replied as she pushed herself to sit up a little.

Dr. Date entered the room and shut the door. "How are you feeling? Any better after the surgery?"

"Still a bit sore, but overall fine I suppose. But once I track down who put me in here he'll be in worse shape than me."

Dr. Date shook her head in slight amusement, "You are every bit like your father. It's no wonder why you went into law enforcement. You two get along so well."

"It wasn't because of father I got into it. I wanted to because I find it interesting. and I like helping those who can't help themselves."

"It took a lot of convincing to even have your father consider you going to the academy. Let alone becoming a detective."

Yayoi raised a brow and gave a small smirk, "Plus I had to ace all of my tests and graduate the top of my class for him to even give his approval. Even without it, I still would have gone through with it."

Dr. Date laughed as she sat down in the chair next to Yayoi's bed. "You're just like your brother in such an aspect."

"Who do you think he got it from? He hung around me too much. Speaking of Sage, has he called or messaged?"

"Sage said he'd stop by when he can, as long as father isn't here. He didn't want to get into it with him again as they did in the waiting room during your surgery."

Yayoi looked down at her sheets, "I don't understand why those two just quit being so stubborn and apologize to one another so they can get back to helping put this family back together."

Dr. Date reached across and took a hold of her daughter's hand, "They will, who knows, maybe it'll be sooner than we think. It's been long enough for them to get past their differences and start talking."

Yayoi looked up and smiled at her mother, "I was wondering a couple of things."

Dr. Date raised a brow, "What was it you were wondering?"

"First, is there any way I can get some decent food snuck in here. I'm getting hungry."

Laughing she let go of her daughter's hand, "I think it can be arranged. I'll bring something back later. What was the other thing you were wondering?"

"Second, I was curious if you could sneak my cell in here. I know there's a no cell phone policy. But it's in case Sage, father or someone else is trying to get a hold of me."

Reaching into her purse, Dr. Date pulled out Yayoi's cell and charger. She handed over the cell to her and put the charger on the table by the bed. "I figured you'd ask for it sooner or later."

Yayoi smiled as she laid her cell on the table, "Thank you, mother. So, are you still on the clock or are you off now?"

"I just got off a short while ago, so I stay here for a few hours and visit."

"I see father wasted no time having guards placed at my door. I can imagine the reasons why. The investigation is still ongoing. So I guess he's taking precautions."

Dr. Date gave a small nod, "As soon as we got the word you were going to be placed in the private sector. He had hospital security start standing guard and then he replaced them with other officers from his prescient."

"What about Satuski?"

"She'll be visiting tomorrow with me. At the moment she's finishing her homework over at grandfathers and then when she's done, she'll be training with him."

Yayoi looked for sympathy, she remembered how hard of a taskmaster their grandfather could be, especially when it came to training. "Poor Satuski, but hey, at least it isn't me. I remember his training sessions. They were more brutal than whatever the academy could dish out for training."

"He only pushes all of you so hard is because he wants to make sure all of you can fight if you need to, and it's his way of showing he cares."

"We know mother. It's ok, you don't have to explain grandfather to us. We figured him out a long time ago. True enough he can be scary at times. But don't tell him or father I admitted it."

Dr. Date laughed as she shook her head, "I won't say a word. Promise. Now then, maybe you should consider getting some rest?" Standing from her chair she helped Yayoi resettle back into bed. "The nurses will be by soon enough for your medications and checking your vitals."

The two said their goodbye, and then Dr. Date left Yayoi's room and bid a good day to the two officers standing guard at Yaoyoi's door.

While Tobais watched from his seat, he called Maverick, "Are you able to talk?"

Maverick glanced around and saw most of his crew were out of earshot, "Yeah, no one is around, so what's the news?"

Tobias leaned back in his chair as he did a glance around and saw he was also alone. "Yayoi Date is where they said she be, plus she has cops guarding her door. So it'll be hard to get inside. Going by their uniforms They're from the same prescient."

"Wouldn't expect anything less, especially from the Commissioner-General himself. How much of a problem will this be?"

"Yayoi Date, you, your brother and only a few others know what I look like. The rest of the crews have no idea of my identity."

"It seems she was the only detective who got close enough to figure out your identity. It's just too bad she hid the evidence before either of us could get to it."

"It's why I sent one of my drivers to toss her place. So he could see if he could find the evidence. It was his punishment for not finishing her off when he knocked her off the road."

Maverick chuckled, "Sounds like he got off easy to me."

Tobias growled low in his throat, "You don't concern yourself on how I take care of my drivers, and I won't concern myself how you conduct business with yours."

Maverick noticed the warning in his voice, "Yes of course. I'll keep it in mind. If you'll excuse me, I have business with my crew."

Tobias waited a few seconds before he pulled his cell away from his ear. Letting his cell pass between his fingers, he played with his phone. 'My revenge is going as planned. Not even Maverick or Reno know my true identity. They won't realize who I am until it's too late. I already have the Dates' hurting from the fight between golden boy and his father. Now detective Date laid up in the hospital. I will get everyone who crossed me and anyone else who rides with them. Then when everything is said and done, I will either own this city or it will burn!" Tobias thought to himself as he grabbed onto his cell and gripped it tight.

Reno glanced over towards his brother, "So, what did the old man have to say?"

Maverick chuckled as he shook his head, "Old man?"

"Well, yeah, he's older than me anyway, so he's an old man in my opinion."

"Little brother, does it mean you consider me as an old man as well?"

"Naw, you're family so you won't have to worry about me calling you an old man."

"Right, anyway, Tobias said there are two cops outside of her room. More in likely they'll keep them there until she's discharged. My guess her father will keep her under protection detail or possible in a safe house until their case is closed."

Reno grabbed a couple of cans and threw one to his brother, "It would be smart of him, I wouldn't doubt she would argue she doesn't need the extra protection. She is a Date after all right."

Maverick caught the can and gave a nod, "Yeah, golden boy's older sister. Our crew will lay off, but the ones with Tobias might not."

"I don't trust him, bro. There's something about him which has been bothering me for a while. He's planning something on the side."

"You worry too much, I have it handled. I can deal with Tobias."

"You don't worry enough, but I guess your obsession with golden boy is overruling your judgment."

Maverick narrowed his eyes at him, "Be careful about how you talk. You may be my brother, but I'll have no problem taking you down a notch or two."

Reno glared back at him, "Bring it any time, any place bro. I'm faster and stronger than you."

A deep laugh erupted from Maverick's throat, "Sure little brother, whatever you say. So, do you have any news in regards to golden boy or his friends?"

"According to the feed from my drone, they're all home at the moment. I can only pick up the video, no sound. All of their windows are closed so I can only guess what they're discussing."

Maverick nodded, "Keep an eye on them. I wouldn't doubt they'll leave soon enough. I want you to track them, I want to know their every move."

"I'm on it," Reno replied as he walked away from his brother and made his way to his computer to watch the drone's video feed.

'It would be only a matter of time before he tells them about his past. When, or if they decide to help him, it'll make things even more interesting. Providing golden boy lets them help him of course. I'll just have to make sure they are involved one way or another as insurance.' Maverick thought to himself as he opened his can and took a drink. 'Though, on another thought, maybe Reno is right to suspect Tobias. Something is off about him. Something familiar. But I guess when the time comes everything will be revealed. Soon, golden boy, we will have a reckoning. I'm looking forward to running you into the ground, and I'll enjoy every moment of it.'

Maverick stood up and walked over towards his brother, "Hey Reno, bring up the information on his friends."

Reno glanced up from his computer and then back to the screen when he brought up the information. "Take a look, I found it interesting none of them have much in common except for martial arts backgrounds. Otherwise, I'm not sure what keeps them living together, or what brought them together in the first place. The main exception of the group would be the blue-haired one, remember?"

Maverick studied each picture a little closer and then came upon Rowen's. Recognition registered, "Of course, he's the one who came with him to a few races towards the end. Hard to forget the blue hair."

"Turned out he was an intern at the newspaper his mom worked at the time. But I don't remember seeing any stories in the papers or on the web about what happened."

"It doesn't matter," Maverick seethed when he felt pain radiating in his hands and arms again. "Damn."

Reno turned his full attention towards his brother, "How severe is the pain?"

"Severe enough."

Reno scowled at him, "I told you we needed to get more pain killers."

Maverick narrowed his eyes at him, "Enough! I don't need them! I can function well enough without pills!"

"Oh really? Then crush the can you're holding."

"You're being ridiculous! I don't need to prove anything to you!"

"Crush it! You can't can you?"

"Fine! I'll crush the damn can if it'll make you happy!" Maverick shot back. Turning his sight from his brother to the can he held in his hand. Maverick concentrated on the dare. The more pressure he put on the can, the more the pain increased. His hand started to shake and then he dropped it to the ground. He turned his back to him as he was trying to get himself under control.

"I'm taking you to the clinic."

"No you're not, we have things to do, and worrying about my pain is not one of them."

"Damn it Maverick! Stop being so stubborn about this! How are you supposed to drive if you're in pain all the time?"

"I'll bear through it as I have been. I'm not going to let this get the best of me." Maverick sighed and turned around facing him. "Look, I appreciate you being concerned. I'll tell you what, the next time we're out, I'll find some generic pain killers."

"Well, I guess. But, will you tell me your reason why you won't refill your prescription?"

Maverick figured this question was going to come up sooner or later. He looked away from his brother and leaned back on a stack of tires. "When you were serving your time, I...I became addicted to the prescription. I took them like they were nothing every day. Even when I wasn't in pain I took them anyway. My parole agent found out and instead of busting me on it, he set me up with a rehab program instead. It took some time, I got over most of the addiction but not all the way. Every once in a while I get the need for my prescription."

Reno walked up to his brother. He placed his palms upon his shoulders, "Hey, hey look at me. It's all right. I'm glad you told me, I had no idea you were going through drug addiction when I was serving time. I was wondering why you stopped talking to me for a while."

Maverick looked up, "I didn't want you to have something else to worry about, I just needed you to finish your time served and get out of there."

Moving his hands away he stepped back giving his brother some room, "You know what, you are a softy."

Maverick scowled at him, "Shut it! I'm hardcore!"

Throwing his head back he chuckled and then looked at him, "You say so, bro."

"You tell anyone about this..."

"Don't worry, it's our secret. I promise."

"Good. Now, don't you have a job to do?"

"Right, I'll get on it. I'll let you know as soon as they leave and I'll have my drone follow them the whole time."

"See if you can hack into their cell phones as a backup. Just in case they end up driving separate vehicles."

"I'll let you know once it's been done, it'll take a little longer to get each cell, but I should be able to get it done."

"Good, let me know. I have a few things to take care of before we head out tonight." Maverick told him as he stood up from leaning on the stack of tires and walked towards his car. 'Now he knows about my pain killer addiction, maybe now he'll stop bothering me about getting my medication refilled. He is right though, the pain has gotten worse since I've been off my medication. No way am I going to admit it to him though. It isn't anything for him to be concerned about. We have other things to think about anyway.' Grabbing his toolbox he went to work in his car.

Across the city at the prescient...

"Commander General Date, may I enter?"

"Hm?" Replying without looking up from the screen, "Yes, yes you may enter, shut the door behind you."

"Yes, sir." Entering the office and shutting the door behind, "Sir, what did you need from me?"

Looking up at the detective, he laced his fingers together and narrowed his eyes, "I need for you to contact my son."

The detective was a bit surprised at his request, "Sir, wouldn't it be better if you would contact him?"

"As you know, my son and I are not on speaking terms. We haven't been since he left years ago."

The detective raised a brow at him, "No disrespect sir, but I still don't understand why you want me to contact Sage."

"Because you have been a friend of the family for a long time. He always listened to you. Especially when he didn't want to talk to me. Also, I say it's payback for not running you through for breaking Yayoi's heart when you two broke up last year."

"Right, yes sir, and I appreciate the fact you didn't do such a thing. I like living. Besides, she did more than enough of a job on me when it happened."

The Commander General gave a small chuckle to the detective's surprise, "Yes, I suppose she did. But back to the matter at hand, will you contact Sage?"

The detective studied him, to say the least, he was surprised by the request. Was it because of the footage of their fight caught on the phones of the people who were in the waiting room? Or was it because of the case in general? "I'll see what I can do sir, there's no guarantee he'll answer. What did you want me to say to him?"

"I wouldn't doubt he and his friends seen the video. More in likely the whole world has probably seen it including the ones we're investigating. They'll know Sage and I are still on the outs with one another."

"So you want me to have him brought in or to meet him somewhere?"

"No, just talk to him on the phone. Then have a tracer put on the call, I want to keep tabs on my son without him knowing."

"Sir, wouldn't it be easier to ask him for his help instead of going this route?"

"Are you disobeying a direct order detective?"

"No, sir!"

"Then get to it and let me know when you're done. Dismissed!" The Commander General shot back as he watched the detective leave his office.