"You will live 'normal' lives."

They all looked at Kyouki as if she grew another head. Was she kicking them out? The confusion on all their faces as Ky called the meeting. Pierce and Kyouki went over who was best suited in his crew to work the tables. Gat had the guards and security to handle. Shaundi was included because of who she knows, and there would need to be eyes in the security rooms and feedback with the ins and outs of the casino.

"You're still Saint, you are just going to school to learn the art of croupier. I hear a good number of you are pinchers, so that would come in handy when you are at the tables."

The group smiled as others chuckled while Kyouki handed out applications to the school that taught the skills needed to work in any casino. Kyouki, having gone over the booklet, saw that they taught several things, valuable skills, that can be useful outside of the gambling halls.

"You will start when you are able. I hear it is anywhere from four to twelve weeks per standard course. Though I would prefer it if you study it all. They provide language classes as well. Take up those too." Ky looked each of them in the eye, as she assured them that help will be provided to them if they needed. This is an opportunity for her crew to gain the knowledge they didn't have previously.

"Remember, this is not a flag drop. This is an extension. This will be more of a gain for your benefit, along with our name out there like never before. I also included some money for you. I want results, dismissed, and good luck."

That was many months ago. But Murphy and his damned law was at it with astounding force! The only thing Kyouki and the crew could accomplish was sleep.

For the past year and a half, they worked their asses off. Every other day was strategic planning on the heist. Aisha subjected Ky to vocal exercises on the off days they weren't heist planning. The numbers they wanted on the floor as the croupiers in the popular casino were few. They well established themselves with most of the security in their jobs and knew other workers by name.

Truck drivers, who also worked in the security field, they were dealing with not only the safe money but the ATMs as well. Most of what the Saints had mapped out paid off. Several of their members were legally working at the seaside Palace. Initially, Ky wanted to have at least fourteen people, but by grace got six who were on tables.

A simple workaround, Ky had them working to assist in the misdirection that Kyouki herself was working on.

The drivers who worked the trucks for the seaside area. Mapped out routes, also the traffic lights, staked out security, and locations of exits. Even building blueprints ended up in their hands. As others saw it mostly as friendly banter. False trucks were also being put together to haul away with as much money as they could. With Pierce and Johnny driving the money to a secure location, the three saw fit.

Shaundi and Ren proved valuable with the security cameras, tiny pin-like button covers to have a double set of eyes on each person, to keep watch over the comings and goings of security.

Kyouki was feeling very confident.

Some nights Kyouki had dinner dates with Dane, which ended early because she was so tired.

Dane looked up to see her daydreaming before she would blink and her gorgeous eyes closed. He saw she dozed off, with a smile carried her to his bed.

"I'm awake…" she would protest within a yawn.

Dane chuckled. Tucking her in before crawling into bed with her.

"There is a show I want to go to in a month. Are you busy?" Ky asked, snuggling up under Dane's chin.

Holding on to Kyouki, he took in relaxed. "I will have to check my schedule." It was his turn to yawn.

"Alright. Ni..." Ky dozed back off.

Dane listened to her soft snore before falling to slumber as well.

The Saints were quite the busy bees indeed, they now just needed a night. While the casino was just partially invested in with the Ronin, their money was still involved. The biggest night would provide them with enough to last a long, comfortable while. Possession is nine-tenths of the law… But when robbing from a casino, you get near life imprisonment? Or worse.

"Let's run that again. We need to be tight." Kyouki said, looking into the large mirror at her and the dancers behind her. Sweaty and tired, the girls were in sync with each other, but they all agreed to 'If one saw a flaw, they run it til it was right.'

One last run-through and they had it. Kyouki was happy. The show would be the best distractionary tactic yet. Sales were equally impressive. The buzz generated had the entire city in talks. There was a theme and a dress code. Kyouki felt the authenticity would aid with the illusion, as they were being robbed.

The night the girls and guys were shifting about. Places that looked like construction, and areas that seemed to be night road work, were nothing but the whole elaborate plan for a casino robbery.

And even though things looked as if they were to run smoothly, no plan was foolproof.

The stakes would be high. An unprecedented event sought the "Return of the Stilwater Songbird" in her one-night-only appearance!

The big night arrived, and everyone was in place. And the casino had more patrons than if it were a Grand Opening.

Drills hid in maintenance bags, along with plasma cutters and explosives. As they led the crew through the belly of Poseidon. The house manager was watching the show performing. And the Guards were minding the exit.

The band on the stage played a few songs as the lead and girls were dressing in the back. Aisha rushed out as she took her place next to Johnny.

"What's really going on?" whispering in Johnny's ear.

With a curious look, he whispered back. "I could ask you the same thing."

Aisha blushed. Neither knew what the other was doing. Songbird was holding performance, and Aisha didn't include Johnny in Kyouki's plan. Nor did Johnny say there was going to be a heist.

The house lights went down, the place was filled. All the older people who knew of Kyouki were in the front right at the stage. Hundreds in the late summer air clapped, for the show was about to start.

"I've been gone a while, haven't I?" A soft giggle filled the room as whistling was heard. "I must apologize for being absent for so long. I had seemingly lost my way. But I'm back." The crowd got louder. She was not even visible yet, but she held all eyes on the spotlighted curtains.

The music cued up for Fever. The curtains went up, and she wasn't there. Gasps and soft murmurs echoed. The large circle light raised up to the top of the filigree decorative-adorned stage. There in a silver cage on a swing, The Songbird appeared. The older men leaped from their seats closer to the stage. Ky was dolled up in a sleek black and iridescent peacock-colored dress embellished with long peacock feathers as the train. A hat styled to resemble the proud bird rested on her glossy chocolate and auburn mane cascading down her back in soft waves like the wind-swept ocean behind them.

"You…. give me… fever.~"

If now was the time to start drilling, the sound of swooning when she descended to touch the stage would have been that time.

When she opened her eyes. Heaven help the poor slob that was caught in her seductive gaze. It was like she sang for an individual. Just to them alone, no other body was present between the two of them.

The slit of her gown was so high she couldn't have possibly been wearing underwear. Mouths were open, and delirious smiles on all who watched the Bird on stage.

"When you hold me tight… Fever. In the morning, fever all through the night. I light up when you call my name…~"

Some shouted out Songbird, making the singer smile in thanks.

"And you know I'm gonna treat you right.~"

They whooped and hollered. It locked even Gat on to her. Aisha smiled if this didn't get the ball rolling. Aisha didn't know what would. Even though she was singing for what seemed to be every high roller, big shot, and average Jack here tonight. It was for him.

"I have missed this. I have missed you. Did you ever even miss me?"

They met Ky with several yesses, but she just pouted and went to saunter away. The music changed to a faster pace. Ky was really giving the crew time to set up. After this number her chorus act was next. As long as she held everyone's attention, the better.

"Stop a minute, listen to me

Won't I see you no more? ~" The crowd cheered once more.

… Won't you come home, Bill Bailey

Won't you come home?

She moans the whole day long.

I'll do the cookin', darling

While you relax…

I know I've done you wrong;~"

"Earth to Gat, come on man, we got to get going." Pierce came through on the earpiece he wore. He was so enthralled he forgot. He excused himself, leaving Aisha to help with the drills.

"~'member that rainy eve that

I threw you out,

With nothing but a fine-tooth comb?

I know I'm to blame,

Well, ain't that a shame

Baby, won't you please come, Darlin' won't you please come… Come home Bill come home….~"

More thunderous applause as the woman took her bow. "How are you all this evening?" She bantered with the crowd. Asking the house lights to go up once more to see the audience. Many had a hat on their lap. Ky stepped from the stage and walked amongst them.

"So many familiar faces tonight! You all being here to receive me is a blessing. Look who is here tonight. Is that Mr. King? What an honor. Mr. Benjamin King, everybody!" Ky gushed, coming to take his hand.

Pleasant greetings to the woman. He was a rare sight to see.

"Unbelievable. How about a hand for the band? Aren't they wonderful?"

Aisha sat and smiled, watching this young woman captivate the audience. She could see how Johnny could do nothing but watch her. Kyouki was floating, gracefully gliding around the crowd. Her smile was alluring. Ish could now see it.

"Oh. I have a surprise for you all. Uh oh… I hear cats. Cats eat birds. Entertain the kitties, keep them occupied." Ky trotted off the stage to change. Many chuckled others were saddened to see her go.

The music cued for a song from the play, "Guys and Dolls - Pet me Poppa."

Ky's mic went dead as she left the stage. In her trailer she tapped a burner phone. When it picked up. Ky confirmed that the drill was a quarter of the way through.

"Four minutes tops. Hurry."

"On it Boss."

Dane walked in after the introduction, with a guest on his arm. He had tried to get a hold of Kyouki but she was busy. The man took his business partner instead. Calling Kyouki a few more times before the first chorus act.

He walked in; it was like taking a step back in time. The alcohol flowed, the chatter enthusiastically followed joyfully laughter. Dane offered a seat to his companion, taking one himself. Aisha did a double take to make sure that was not who she saw with another woman.

With a frustrated sigh, she looked around for Johnny. Sending him a text, she could only sit and wait.

Suit jacked off, rolled-up sleeves, Gat held the drill in place, boring into the thick metal.

"Almost, it should be done soon. Go up top she's on." Pierce said.

"Shit!"

"What?"

"Overheat!" Gat was frustrated, he wanted it done.

Shutting the drill off, they had no choice but to wait a moment. Gat was shaking his head, his fault. He was rushing it. Wanting to see Kyouki perform. "Damnit!" He said, now agitated.

Pierce patted his shoulder. "Go, we got this." Pierce was no dummy. He heard the rumors. Clyde, sitting locked up because of his Bonnie. He witnessed the storm that was the two of them when he was with the Vice Kings. Gats' minor obsession was noticeable when they fought. It was easier to let the man go than hold him back. Someone was recording figuring he can watch it later with the others.

"Let's go, window is closing." Pierce rounded the guys up. The sound of cutters and drills filled the hollow halls beneath the palace.

"One meow, two meow, three meow, scat!

What's the initial of my pet tom cat?

Is it A, B, C, D, E, F, G?

Is it H or J or L, M, N, O, P?

Is it Q, R, S, T?

No, it's you! You're the cat for me! ~"

The girls ran off the stage as Kyouki popped up slowly. Glancing over at the audience, she blinked a few times.

With a pout, she sighed. "You know you've been mean to me

And you know when you're mean to me

How it always makes me wanna roam…

And you know there's a danger

That some gentle stranger

Might pick me up and make me feel at home.~"

Sitting on the fence she showed off her long legs. Sparkling stockings, glittering black heels, and corseted cat costume. Dane's jaw hit the floor. On stage, his girlfriend was singing and dancing on stage.

The other equally cat adorned girls, who popped up from behind the fence, soon joined Kyouki.

"So pet me poppa, poppa pet me nice. (Meow!)

Pet me poppa, poppa break the ice. (And you know how!)

If you don't want me out roaming the city

Talk to me pretty, "Here kitty kitty!"

And pet me poppa, poppa pet me nice

Ooh, pet me poppa, poppa pet me good. (Meow!)

Mmm, pet me poppa, proper like you should. (And you know how!)~"

Gat paused when he entered, several feet from Aisha. Gat watched Kyouki once again as she was singing for him. A hand reached for his, snapping him back to reality. Aisha tugged him down, whispering in his ear.

Johnny looked to where Aisha pointed and nodded. They needed to get Ky's attention. In the middle of her number, she was distracted. Seeing that the girls, a few, with Ky, went into the audience to flirt.

Ky paused for the briefest of seconds. She saw. Going back to the stage finished the song with a smile. Gat tugged Aisha to Kyouki's dressing trailer.

"~If you don't want me out roaming the city

Talk to me pretty, "Here kitty kitty!"

And pet me poppa, that's my good advice!

Pet me poppa!

Pet me poppa!

Pet me poppa, poppa pet me! (That'll get me!)

Pet me poppa, poppa pet me nice!~"

Having seen Dane in the audience, she glances in his direction a few times. Her assumption tore at her, trusting him. Now was not the time to think about him. Her chest burned, her breathing hard. Just as she was about to go back to the stage, two hands stopped her.

Johnny stood there, his grip was tighter. A slight shake of his head. Ky closed her eyes. Aisha tugged her hand to get her changed.

Johnny watched them leave, then called down to see how the others were doing.

"Had to knock out a few guards. Put it in the bags!" Pierce called up. They were in, but still needed to play it cool. Johnny went to take a peek at Dane. He was going to kill him. Then thought better of it. No Dane, Ky can lean on him. With a snort, he waited for Aisha in their seats.

The curtains were low as the music cued. the Girls and Ky, in gorgeous colored dressing gowns, danced around as they posed and twirled for the crowd.

She glanced in Dane's direction. The woman who sat next to him smiled as she lead in closer on his arm.

"~Take back your mink

Take back your pearls

What made you think

That I was one of those girls?

Take back the gown

The gloves and the hat

I may be down

But I'm not flat as all that

I thought that each expensive gift you'd arranged

Was a token of your esteem

But when I think of what you want in exchange

It all seems a horrible dream

Eek~"

The song made Dane uncomfortable. He could see that she was looking at him, and it was, for him, a very enticing note. The higher ups had presented to him with bringing an associate's daughter to the show as his date. The girl was attractive, but it was now a major crimp in his and Kyouki's relationship. He did not know she was to be the star of the show, much how she didn't expect him to come with another woman, no less! When she removed her dress, jealousy crept in. Seeing all the men lusting at his woman. Dane pulled his phone from his pocket, texting his driver to pick up, 'This instant!' several bouquets of flowers. He didn't care how, just get them delivered.

When the song was over. Ky got confirmation that the money was well on its way out of the safe and it was much more than they expected. They still had a few numbers to go, but Kyouki did not care. She put her trust in someone who was a notable "Eligible Bachelor." Exclusively seeing her.

"Asshole!" Kyouki cursed. She dressed, touched up her makeup, then headed to the stage. By the time she would be through, all the money would have been stolen.

"Just get through the night. Almost done." Kyouki told herself. Kyouki did something unscripted, sat at the end of the stage, in her second high slit form-fitting gown, and crossed her legs. She looked at the audience and smiled. They did not know what to expect, but several had to stand to get a look at her. The older men, who had a clear view, as well as Dane, watched her sit there for a few minutes. Every so often, she had her eyes set on Dane.

"I've posed for pictures with Iv'ry Soap

I've petted stray dogs, and shied clear of dope

My smile is brilliant, my glance is tender

But I'm noted most for my unspoiled gender…~"

Posing she got several whistles and chuckles. Dane even smiled watching her, his jealousy subsiding.

"~I've been made Miss Reingold, though I never touch beer

And I'm the person to whom they say, "You're sweet, my dear"

The only etchings I've seen have been behind glass

And the closest I've been to a bar was at ballet class

Prim and proper, the girl who's never been kissed… Well,

I'm tired of being pure… and not chased…

Like something that seeks it's level

I wanna go to the devil…~"

Kyouki stood on the table kicking things off, careful to not hit anyone. The men were in a delighted frenzy. Kyouki hopped down and wove her way through people, acting out the song.

"~And in the theatre, I want to change my seat, just so I can step on everybody's feet… I wanna be evil…~" Promptly stomping down on Dane's foot as she passed.

Dane swallowed down the pain. He deserved it. He acknowledged that, but this time he really tried to get hold of her. Gat was in her ear while she sang. Just loud enough to not completely disturb her.

"We ran into a problem." The muffled sound of a scuffle. "We got cops on us. Hurry up, I have to take the money to Ish's." The call dropped.

"~Just as mean and evil… As I… Can… Be…~"

Kyouki took her bow on her last note. The curtain closed and Kyouki ran to her trailer. Going to Aisha's house was not in the plan. "Scramble."

Dane called out to her just as she took one step into the trailer. That one word, all who were involved, left quietly. Aisha was waiting for her in the trailer. She didn't hear Dane's call. "What is going on, Ky?" Aisha asked. She went on to say that Johnny left her again. Have been gone twice for lengthy periods of time.

"Ish, hold that thought. What?" Kyouki turned from the doorway to the man limping up to her.

Dane took her hand. "I see you are upset. I apologize. I tried for hours to call you."

"I had wanted to surprise you. But it seems that the surprise was mine."

Aisha listened in. She had words for Dane, several, in fact. Stepping to the doorway, Kyouki waved her hand. That didn't go unnoticed by Dane, who peeked around her to see Aisha standing there in a cream-colored gown.

"Good Evening." Dane greeted with a simple head bow.

"Evening. Ky?" Aisha nodded back as she questioned her friend.

"Mr. Vogel, I believe your date is awaiting you." Kyouki held no emotion. Two times, this man was around another woman while she was not around. Maybe he thought her a fool. Just as she pulled from his grasp, flowers appeared around him.

"I have no one waiting for me. I will explain if you only give me the chance. These are for you. You were remarkable." His voice was low. Anything that she does arouses him. Her breathing turns him on. He had the young woman at his side sent home. "Just check your phone. Come by later?" Dane pleaded.

Kyouki looked at the beautiful bouquets that surrounded Dane. With a nod, she agreed to meet him, only after she cusses Johnny out. When Dane left with the flowers Kyouki, turned back into the trailer to face a slightly irritated Aisha.

"Ok, what the hell is going on? You put on this fantastic show, absolutely amazing by the way, and Johnny was acting funny, what's up?"

There was no use in hiding it. Kyouki looked Aisha straight in the eyes and told her. "We robbed the casino."

"WHAT!" Aisha shrieked. Several people jumped, looking around to see if anyone had been hurt, or worse. Then again, people running from the casino itself earlier something was amiss.

Kyouki grabbed her purse, called someone to come move the trailer back to Purgatory. Taking Aisha by the hand hailed a cab and headed to her house.

It wasn't until later in the evening when Jyunichi went to the casino; Just in time to see two men 'fleeing'. It was then he discovered the safe was bare. Bare would not adequately describe what had happened. They not only looted the place of every dollar, but they had also left a bright purple marker of a flur - de- lis on the inside of the safe wall. That was the only evidence the police had to go by.

Jyunichi had called the Ronin head. They instructed him to inform Shogo, and say nothing more, then just agree with the boy. Understanding what was to happen, he made his way to the hotel.

Opening the door when he had arrived, Shogo sat sipping a glass of wine. "I already know. No need to tell me." He didn't even look in Jyunichi's direction.

Jyunichi nodded, clearing his throat as he spoke calmly about what happened, making sure that Shogo knew how much was missing, also who was responsible. Shogo knew, he found out; he knew also that this one incident was something he could handle. After all, he was a leader. He could handle the situation. "Jyunichi, you need to relax. Seriously." Shogo scoffed.

Jyunichi doubted he knew it wasn't just as simple as blowing it off. The Oyabun would find out and Jyunichi let Shogo know just that. "[Kono kajino no gen'ni ichi-ken wa, akuji-san wa chotto...]" speaking in his native tongue, he wanted to keep minimal ears listening to their conversation. "[Akuji-san kara kakusu no wa murina node wa?]"

Shogo cut him off with a wave of his hand. "My father won't find out about the casino..." No one else would dare go against his word, and even less to think about calling the Oyabun about this. Shogo was going to handle it and that was the end of it. He just had to figure out who is the leader of the Saints was. After that, he will think about that when it comes time.

Jyunichi grunted. Shogo planned on not informing the Oyabun money was lost. Narrowing his eyes, he looked at Shogo, continuing to speak reason with the young man. "[Son'nani amaku wanaidesu.]"

"Oh, for the love of shit, man! Don't question me Jyunichi… and we're in America, speak English, figure you would have clued in by now. Damn." having Jyunichi smothering him about what to do and when to act was grating, but that he still holds on to speaking Japanese was infuriating.

Shogo just wanted a minute to think. It was already late in the evening, nothing could be done, he already sent out patrol to bring any information back, there was nothing he could do but wait. He damn sure didn't want his father to know. He would never hear the end of it.

A sudden knock on the door, Jyunichi drew his sword. Shogo looked at him with irritation, shaking his head. He showed that the only person behind it was room service. When Jyunichi bowed his head to the man who almost lost his life, Jyunichi settled, going to place his sword back in its sheath. Shogo slammed the sliding door, causing the tall bald man to take a defensive stance once more. His irritation with Shogo is causing him to lose focus.

"Jumpy much? Sword." Opening the bottle that was delivered to the room, Shogo stabbed the ground with Jyunichi's custom made blade. "Listen Jyunichi, I know you're having a hard time… adjusting to the way I run things here. But how about you let me deal with my father and you deal with whatever the fuck I tell you to deal with?"

"Of course Shogo." Looking at his sword, he walked over to remove it, and placed it back in the sheath. He went to retire for the night.

"Excellent..."

"Why in the fuck would you come here? You could have been followed!" Kyouki screamed.

"I am sure I was. But it's fine. I took the long way. That's what took me so long to get here." Gat was certain he lost them as he made his way back to the house.

"Johnathan. We did not agree to a place for no reason at all! Why would we have gone through all of that trouble for you to just say, 'fuck it Imma do it my way?"

"Excuse me, but what I want to know is, why were you robbing the Casino?" Came from Aisha who was still fuming about the finding out after it was done.

"Noel, I already told you I had needed your help with something big. And you were rightfully informed. Just not about why… Ok. I see why you're mad. Ok? So… I'm sorry." Turning to face Gat, stood with her arms folded waiting for an answer.

"I had no choice."

"Yes, you did! Ugh!" Kyouki was practically pulling out her hair.

"But you gotta look on the positive side… we didn't kill a whole lotta people."

"Since when did you become a glass half full guy?"

Johnny smiled. "What can I say, Ish has a calming effect on me..."

With that, Kyouki was done. "I'm out. I have to go kill Dane or something." Ky kissed Aisha's cheek and left. Leaving one pissed off woman and Johnathan Gat alone.

Kyouki was certain she would have to do some damage control. Her head hurt. On her way to Dane's apartment, she noticed that he had left several voice messages. Playing them on her way to his place calmed her some. The bigger picture was that of Shogo. Ky didn't know how he would react, but she knew he would go poking around to find out who the leader of the Saints was. That she would have to keep under wraps.

Tomorrow. It's another day.

"GODDAMNIT WHY IS HE SO FUCKING INFURIATING!" Ky shouted in the car just before she got out and headed to see Dane.

It was the god Poseidon, who watched over sailors setting forth from Greece, ensuring their safety. Sadly, the Grecian deity was unable to extend this same protection to his Texas Hold 'Em tables. While details remain sketchy at best, early reports have said Troy Bradshaw is handling the investigation personally. More on this daring robbery as the story unfolds. I'm Jane Valderamma, channel 6 News.

The morning paper was all the highlight about last night, the performance and the robbery shared the paper. Kyouki choked on her fruit juice as she saw the headline. Snatching the paper out of Dane's hands.

"Poseidon's Palace was the scene of a deadly robbery last night as members of the Third Street Saints stormed the casino. The pair apparently drilled their way to the back of the casino to crack the casino safe. The Saints then escaped the casino under a pulled fire alarm before somehow eluding police."

'It never said who, just the Saints. Imma kill Johnny. Wait… if they see him as the leader, then it will be easier to…'

"My Lady, may I have the paper back?" Dane asked with a lopsided smile.

"Eh? Oh! Sorry, I just wanted to read the comics." Kyouki smiled. Her mind was whirling like a tornado. She has to find out if they followed him. But she first needed to get away from Dane.

His phone rang, and she pretended to read the paper.

"Yes? WHAT! Alright, I'll be in soon. My Lady, I have to go in early. Will you be alright?"

"Yes, but I have to leave myself." Kyouki breathed a sigh. Dane was already on the move. Kyouki followed suit.

Finally free, hoping she didn't arouse any suspicions, she took off once more. Flooring it to the other side of town once, she was well enough away from the Ultor executive's condo. When she reached the hotel, she ran through and headed up, sprinting up the halls. She came crashing into Jyunichi as he was on his way out. Landing soundly on her behind, he had helped her up.

"Ane-san!"

Waving the man off, she asked if the kid was sleeping. With a shake of his head, she tore past him and into the room. "GO-GO, I heard the news!"

Jyunichi waved the others in the hall off and listened closely to the conversation in the room behind him. The man is a judge of character, loyal and good at what he does. The only reason they chose him for the Oyabun chose Jyunichi in the first place. He is the eyes and ears of Ronin's leader.

"What happened?"

"Fucking casino was emptied." He heard Shogo say.

"How the hell does that happen? You didn't receive an invite to the concert last night?" Kyouki asked. Jyunichi thought it suspicious. Why speak of a concert when a robbery was taking place?

He realized. They set her up to set up Shogo.

Kyouki made her way to Ish's. There was word Gat was followed and they know the address, now she was furious with her Second in command. Keys in the door both Aisha and Kyouki saw a large spilling pile of money on the glass coffee table. Standing there, door part way listening to the conversation.

Aisha was just coming down from upstairs. "Why is there a big pile of money on the coffee table?"

"It's a little complicated..." Pierce went to explain.

Johnny shrugged. "We fought Ronin at the casino and they were hot on my ass. I had no choice."

Aisha stood with her arms crossed. "And you brought that shit here?"

"Ish, who else we gonna trust with the money?" Johnny pointed to the pile on the table.

"But the Ronin know you stole it, right?"

Kyouki came all the way in, a pained look on her face as she looked at Aisha. Aisha closed her eyes and headed into the kitchen. "Yeah, they know."

Pierce agreed. "Well, they wouldn't have if we would've went with my plan..."

"Yeah, well, if we went with your plan, we'd still be talkin' about it..." Gat sucked his teeth.

"Fuck off Gat..."

"Excuse me?" Gat was inches from hitting Pierce.

Kyouki was shaking. No one should know where this house is. After finding out the Ronin are in the area those few years ago, that's what forced Kyouki to make a deal with Shogo. Now Gat put a huge target on the house. The room was getting hotter.

Kyouki put it in perspective for Gat. He looked her in the eyes, and Kyouki was tearing up. Korean is one of those languages that's complicated to learn. There she was in tears, telling Gat how he fucked up in a way that made him take a seat.

Pierce looked between the both of them. He only thought she knew two languages. Aisha came back in to see Ky wiping her eyes.

"How do you know?" Gat asked.

Kyouki shook her head. "Does that really matter? I know."

Pierce heard the news report from last night, and he turned up the volume on the TV.

Jane Valderamma just showed parts of the concert, before cutting to the cameras at the front door in Gat and Pierce's escape. "A high stakes robbery of a daring casino heist that left the police quickly overshadowed the performance tonight baffled… The footage of the security cameras was taken moments ago from inside."

Jane Valderamma's face showed on the screen with the entrance to the casino in view. Troy stood then waiting to be spoken with. He looked like he was detached. "Standing next to me is chief of police, Troy Bradshaw. Chief, how's the investigation going?"

Troy Bradshaw sighed as he spoke through his teeth. "This is an investigation, Miss Valderamma. I can't get into details."

Jane Valderamma nodded in understanding. "Can you say anything about the Third Street Saint's involvement? There was an obvious marker indicating that the notorious group was involved."

Troy Bradshaw was visibly agitated Kyouki could see that she knew he was taking a colossal risk. What he said next had her eyebrows raised. "I don't know what you're talkin' ab-"

Jane Valderamma cut troy off with a smirk that she knew she had him. The debates that continued to this day about Troy were going to continue to be the hottest of topics. "This leaked security footage shows the leader of the Saints, recent fugitive Johnny Gat, as well as an unknown accomplice assaulting the casino… obviously the Third Street Saints are back after a long hiatus."

Aisha closed her eyes and turned her back. "Oh God..."

"Unknown accomplice, my ass!" Pierce huffed. Kyouki chuckled.

Troy Bradshaw let out a long breath. "Miss Valdera-"

Jane Valderamma cut him off once more. "Also, reports claim that Ultor is pressing the Police Department for a quicker response."

Troy Bradshaw nodded. "One of Ultor's investments was robbed. Of course they want their money back." For a fraction of a second, Troy looked into the camera.

Kyouki's phone chimed. It was Dane. He was letting her know he will work overtime. "We have to get rid of all that money. Quickly." Kyouki tugged her hair.

"Pierce, can you give me a hand?" Aisha asked quietly. "Yeah. Sure." The tension in the room could be cut.

"Sorry."

"No."

"I am."

Ky's leg was shaking as she sat there. She cycled through and was so far from a polite way to say anything. "You couldn't possibly be. You know why. Half the shit trouble we got into was because of you. I never once stopped you. It was easy because we hid Aisha away. Now you led them here. You better hope like hell that they never saw either of us come here."

Gat thought about it. She was right. Impulse, he acted on impulse and he brought it to the door. The one thing he had been striving for even when he was locked up. Troy admitted he knew nothing, but the sign was obvious for all and any to see. "Fuck." He sighed out.

"Exactly."

Gat got up, coming to squat before Kyouki. His knee popped, Ky winced for him. Kneeling with his hands resting on her knees looked her in the eyes.

"I'm sorry."

Ky sighed. "Johnny, I care too much about the both of you. Aisha has to move. You can stay here." Kyouki closed her eyes for a minute. She was already planning, but most importantly, Shogo cannot find out her connection to Johnny.

Gat had to agree. Then sudden images of her last night popped in. 'Not now!' Moving a stand of her hair out of her face, traced a finger from her jaw to her chin, tilting her head up. "Sing for me."

Kyouki's eyes opened slowly. "Dane was with a business associate's daughter. He sent her home and came to see me at the trailer."

Gat pursed his lips, his turn to feel hot. With a nod, he backed up. Dane was once more off the hook. Kyouki called over her shoulder to Aisha and Pierce, who were eavesdropping from the kitchen.

"Hey, yeah… You know how to launder money, right? Pierce came out like nothing happened.

Ky shook her head. "Not really. Call the others."

No trace. It was a simple buy and dash. But no, over the past two days, Johnny now had cars on his ass. The Ronin had followed him out when he left the house. As he went to make his purchase, the whole place was lit up like the fourth of July.

In the middle of running the Ronin off the road, Ky got a call. "What?" She had no time to look at who was calling.

"Cuz why didn't you let me know?" He asked, pacing the floor.

"You have a big mouth. I'll be there later. Let me handle this light work."

When she watched Gat speed off, she U-Turned and headed to her aunt's. Bobby stood outside, waiting. She dropped a few bags at his feet for Bobby to change out.

With a nod, he took them and headed to Steelport.

When they finished off-loading the money, she handed it out to the Saints. The rest she kept adding to her personal account. They set Aisha; they set the James family. She paid Dane back, who refused to take anything back. Not once did he question where she gained the money to pay him back. Just as she was about to talk to Gat, her phone rang.

"Yes? Yes, like you asked, but why?" Kyouki smiled. "You have a funny way, uncle. Love you. Talk to you later. Goodnight."