"She needs to be reported to her supervisor." Dan shouted.

"No, don't. Let me deal with her." Rebecca said with a quite voice sitting across from her supervisor.

"And what are you going to do? Verbally reprimand her?" Dan asked.

"No. Don't worry about it, okay?" Rebecca asked. "In due time."

"I can't believe she told Boscorelli." Dan said shaking his head.

"Yeah, well that's Cruz for you." Becca scauffed.

"I still think him helping is a bad idea." Dan spoke.

"Don't worry about him. He's a good cop. He wants to nail Kevin for what he did to me." Becca said. "He was pretty ticked off. He personally wants to cuff him and slam him against the cruiser door."

Dan shared a laugh with Rebecca. "Same here." He paused. "You'll be there for six, right?"

"Absolutely. With bells on, packing heat and cuffs." Becca laughed once again. She was ready. Ready to say goodbye to her past, and hello to her future. Bosco made her completely happy and she was ready to share her life with his. She was ready for marriage, for a family. She wanted little Boscorelli's running around the place. She wanted them to have their father's eyes, their father's smile. However, she could do without the temper. But at times, his temper comforted her. Why though? A question she could never answer.

"You look so good." Bosco said as he pinned Becca against the bedroom door. "I could have you right here."

"Later." Becca smiled as she put her arms around his neck. "You can have me anywhere you want." She paused. "But right now we need to finish getting ready."

Bosco let her free and watched her walk over to the dresser. He loved how the black lace of her bra and underwear hugged her body. If only he could take it off, he thought to himself but had to wait for later. He sat down on the edge of the bed and watched her put on her dress, then the rest of her makeup. God did he want her so bad. He loved it when they engaged in sex. It felt good, he loved making Becca feel good. If he didn't have to work so much, he'd bed Becca more than once a day. Maurice was in a trance and didn't even hear what Becca was asking him.

"Maurice." She said.

"Huh, what?" Bosco snapped out of it.

Becca smiled. "You've got to promise me you're not going to knock him out when we get there."

"I'll try my best." Bosco got up and put his arms around her. He put his lips on hers and gave Becca the longest passionate kiss they've ever shared. "I love you."

"Wow." Becca smiled. "I love you too." She paused.

"That was just a little preview of what will happen later." Bosco grinned.

"Hello Rebecca. It's nice to see you again." The booming voice said from behind her.

That voice make her skin crawl, it sent a shiver up her spine. She clutched Bosco's hand a little tighter. The voice made her stomach sick. She slowly turned around and looked at the face of her former abuser. "Hello Kevin." Becca took her stance.

"Who's this?" He asked, more like seethed.

"I'm her fiancé." Maurice said. "There's no need to introduce yourself, I know who you are."

"Yeah, well things chance." Kevin spat.

Both Maurice and Rebecca knew he was lying. He never changed. She wanted to belt him one across the face, but first she needed to get to Robin. "Would you excuse me?" Rebecca said.

"Where are you going?" Bosco asked.

"I need to use the washroom. I'll be back." She leaned in and gave him a kiss along with a smile. Bosco nodded. His adrenalin rushed as he knew the take down was coming soon. It pumped, more like surged through his veins. He wanted to be the one to toss him into the cruiser. He wanted to knock is head against it first.

Becca pushed open the bathroom door and stopped as it closed behind her. There she was, Robin, her former best friend. Fixing her makeup. She was hiding the bruises. Becca remembered the one summer where their friendship turned. Her breasts got bigger and she became more popular, leaving Becca behind. "Hi Robin."

"Rebecca. I didn't see you there." Robin picked up her makeup and put it back in her handbag. "It's been a long time. How are you?"

"I'm doing well." She smiled.

Robin noticed the ring on her finger. "When are you getting married?"

"Not sure yet. I was asked the other day." Becca sat down in the chair next to the sink.

"What's his name?"

"Maurice. He's a police officer." Becca smiled.

"Does he treat you good?" Robin knew where this conversation was headed.

"Yes, he does." Becca paused. "I'd ask you how you are doing, but I already know the answer."

"If you think Kevin beats on me, he doesn't." Robin hid her lie.

"Robin, there's no need to lie to me. I know what he's like. His demeanor will never change. I'm here to help you." Becca said. She wanted her best friend back, she wanted to help her.

"I'm fine."

"Really? Are you? Are you okay when he beats on you and then turns his anger to Nick when he notices him watching."

"How do you know Nick?" Robin asked.

"I'm his new teacher." Rebecca paused. "I see the bruises Robin. No kid gets bruises like that falling off a bike, or rollerblading, or playing baseball. I can see the pain and fear in Nick's eyes." It was time to tell Robin the truth. "There's something else I have to tell you."

"Oh? What's that?" Robin's eyes filled with tears.

"I'm not really Nick's teacher." Becca paused once again. "I'm really a police officer as well. I work in the sex crimes and spousal and child abuse division."

"What?" She shouted.

"I was sent to Nick's school once the principal and his real teacher noticed the bruises. When I learned who Nick's father was, I had to take this case even more. After Kevin left suddenly, I figured out then why he stopped. He found you and began to use you as a punching bag." Becca got up and stood in front of Robin. "Robin, there's going to come a time where you won't be able to protect Nick because you've been knock unconscious from all the hitting and then Nick is going to end up dead. I know you don't want that to happen."

"There's nothing left for me to do!" She shouted. "Every time I leave, he always finds us. It's no use." Robin cried.

Rebecca consoled her friend by taking her in her arms. "Let me help you. Let me help Nick."

"So what do you do?" Kevin asked Bosco as they stood around the beverage table. It reminded Bosco of his high school dances.

"I'm a police officer." Bosco paused. "I put away bad guys Kevin."

"Come on. There's a car waiting outside for you. It will take you to Nick who is now at our precinct. We will then take you to a safe house and then to a place where he won't hurt you again." Rebecca could feel the tears welling up in her eyes.

"Why are you helping me?" Robin asked.

"Because I'm your friend and friends help friends." Rebecca cried. "I have always been your friend no matter how strained our friendship has been. I know how violent he can get. You deserve so much better and so does that little boy of yours. Nick is a wonderful boy, he has so much potential. He is bright and funny and very smart. He will go places; he will become a better man that Kevin is."

"You think so?" Robin asked.

"I know so." Becca paused. "Come on, let's go."

Five minutes later, Rebecca returned from escorting Robin to the cruiser. From where he was standing, Bosco could see Rebecca. He could see the look in her eye. It was time.

"Hey Rebecca, what took you so long? Have you seen Robin?" Kevin asked.

Rebecca grabbed his hand and threw it behind his back. "Kevin Mercer, you're under arrest for the assault and battery of Robin Mercer and Nick Mercer. You have the right to remain silent." Bosco pulled out the cuffs from his jacket pocket and handed them to Becca. "Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law." The words flew out of her mouth and got louder as she spoke. The crowd of her former classmates drew silent and watched what was going on. "You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you if you wish. You can decide at any time to stop answering questions if you wish." Rebecca paused and looked around the banquet room then back at Kevin who was leaned over the beverage table, "Do you understand your rights?"

"Bitch!" Kevin yelled.

"Hey jag-off! Did you not hear Officer Appleton?" Bosco shouted. Kevin turned his head. "Yeah that's right. We're both officers and you are going to jail. Finally." Bosco pushed his head into the plastic cups. "Do you understand your rights?"

"YES!" Kevin shouted. Rebecca pulled Kevin up from the table. "You fucking bitch! You're going to pay for this!"

"Oh! Hey everyone!" Bosco shouted and stood up on a chair. "Did you just hear that? Did you? Kevin here just threatened a police officer! I need some witnesses, anyone wish to volunteer?" Hands flew up along with the people nodding their heads and yelling out yes. "Let's go moron. You have a date with booking. I think you're going to like it in prison." Bosco said as he escorted Kevin out to the parking lot. "Oh wait, maybe not. You're so used to beating up women, well guess what. You're new cell mate name butch will be beating you. You're going to be someone's bitch now pal."

"I want a lawyer!" Kevin shouted.

"Don't worry, you'll get one." Bosco shouted at him. Bosco shoved him against the back of the cruiser car.

"Hey! You can't do that to me!" Kevin shouted back.

"Oops! Didn't you see that! I tripped on that piece of uneven sidewalk." Bosco grinned. He grabbed Kevin by the back of the jacket and shoved him into the cruiser car again. "Oops! My hand slipped. My bad!"

"You're going to pay for this asshole!" Kevin shouted again.

"Hey! Attention everyone! Did you just hear that! He threatened me again!" Bosco paused. "Man, the demerits are just racking up against you tonight." Bosco turned to the officers next to him, "Take this jag-off to booking." Bosco slammed the car door and turned to Becca. "You okay?"

"I'm fine." She smiled. "It's finally over. He won't be beating on her anymore."

"That's for sure. Although some guy who he'll be sharing a cell will." Bosco smiled. "Come here." Bosco took Becca's hand and pulled her close. "You we're awesome in there. I've never seen a cop read a perp their rights like that. The words came out of your mouth so perfectly. It was like poetry. I was mesmerized." Bosco kissed her forehead. "Let's go to central and book this guy."

Rebecca looked into Maurice's eyes. "Thank you."

"Anything for you." He smiled.