Disclaimer: I don't own anything related to Red Eye...ooh but I wish I did.

Authors Note: This is the chapter that explains the past with Ricardo and Cassia. At least the beginning oh it. It shows you what caused her to be caught and how she was found, and how Jackson was involved. I hope it explains a little bit more about Ricardo's character. If you have seen four brothers he is kind of like the man Victor Sweet. A big want a be hot shot. To cowardly to gain what he earns and uses other people.

I'm pretty proud of this story. I mean I have two completely different time periods going on and they still manage to tie themselves in together. Which I am pretty happy with. I hope to have chapter 7 up before the night is over. I have church tonight because it is Good Friday. Gotta be there by 6 to practice and rehearse cause I am singing ) Yay! Well again enough babbling from me. I hope you enjoy chapter 6. When the people want it, I give it! Review?

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A Painful Passion

Ch. 6

Cassia sighed and leaned over the counter of the bar with one hand placed under her. It was a slow night, not that Cassia cared, Jackson had left a week ago and she was already missing him, she was missing everything about him.

Marge walked over and nudged her.

"Got a customer at the end of the bar waving for you honey"

"Thanks, I'm not exactly here right now"

"You miss your man, it's alright"

Cassia smiled and then walked over to the end of the bar, "What can I get for you tonight sir?"

"How about a jack and coke for now"

"Coming right up"

Cassia walked over and fixed the mans drink and brought it back to him, "That will be 4 dollars" The man brought out his wallet and gave her a 10. She smiled politely and gave it back, "That is alright, 4 dollars would be fine"

The man frowned, "Are you saying you my money is no good here?"

"No sir, I just think the tip is a bit to much"

The man was about to get up when a hand was placed on his shoulder.

"I am sorry for my son, he likes to flaunt money around to get his way, especially in front of pretty girls such as yourself"

Cassia laughed and nodded, "Well it's alright, in fact the drink is on me Mr..."

"Munoz...Ricardo Munoz" he stuck his hand out, "This is my son Richard" She smiled politely and shook his hand.

"Cassia Rippner" Ricardo smiled.

"Would if trouble if I could get a martini, dry, and I see you are a Mrs, what a beautiful ring"

Cassia laughed, "Yes thank you, and also I have been for about a year and a half now"

"Congratulations, what does your husband do?" Cassia smiled.

"Thank you..and he is in business...a manager of sort"

"Oh really? What type?"

"Well he--"

She was cut off by Marge, "Cassia I need you over here!"

"Excuse me, I will be right back with your drink

"Hurry back" Ricardo added winking.

Cassia let out a breath and walked over to Marge, "yeah?"

"I just wanted to get you away from that man, he is no good. He is trying to but this building"

Cassia looked over, Ricardo smiled at her, she kinda gave a half smirk back before turning her attention to Marge, "Ricardo Munoz...he isn't that big hot shot that is trying to buy his way to owning the state is he?"

"That would be him...and he is dangerous doll, and if that is his son I assume he is the same, so watch yourself please?"

"I think I can handle myself"

Marge smiled, "I know you can, but still just watch out"

"Well I have to go give him his drink, I will be right back"

Cassia put on a smile and walked back over to Ricardo and his son, "Here you go sir"

"Please...call me Ricardo, is your husband away a lot?"

"For a few months at a time once a year, nothing much. He will be back in about 4 months, his job calls for it"

"A woman as beautiful as yourself shouldn't be left alone for months at a time, she should be cherish, in fact, why don't you come home with me and I can show you what it is like for a real man to love a woman"

Cassia narrowed her eyes at the man in front of her. How dare he speak like that about Jackson.

"Thank you for the offer, but I am plenty happy, what ever my husband does is for my best interest, now if you excuse me, I have other people to attend to. Goodnight"

Cassia walked away and went to Marge, "Mind if I take the rest of the night off?"

"Sure ..anything wrong?"

"My Rico Suave trying to make me leave my husband, other then that I am just exhausted actually"

"You didn't drive here did you?"

"No the car is busted, I took a cab"

"Want a ride?"

"Sure...I'd feel safer"

"Heck I would feel safer, let me get my coat, I will take you, Bob can cover"

"Thanks Marge"

"Anything for you"

They walked out of the bar, a pair of eye's following them the entire time.

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"Thanks Marge!" Cassia waved as Marge drove away. She walked to her door and unlocked it walking it inside, the familiar scent of home rushing though her. She smiled and locked the door behind her. Walking into her room she changed into some sweats and put on a sweater that belonged to jackson. She sat on the couch and turned the Tv on, breathing in his scent she smiled, also her heart ached for him. A phone ringing interrupted her thoughts.

"Hello" She answered exhausted

'Baby you sound exhausted' Jackson! Cassia thought as she curled up on the couch.

"Well I would be better if you were here..."

'I know...I know...How are things going?'

"Fine I guess, work is slow"

'Anything unusual?'

"Well this big hot shot came in tonight and tried to get me to leave him for you"

'Wait what?'

"Oh nothing...he just said 'ill show you a real man' bla bla shit. Don't worry honey you're still going to have a wife when you get back home"

'I was about to say' Jackson replied laughing, slightly peeved a man tried to seduce his wife

"Besides I wouldn't want to be a Mrs Munoz anyway...Rippner is MUCH better than--"

'what did you just say?' Jackson asked immediately. Cassia sat up on the couch.

"I said Rippner is much--"

'No the part before'

"Oh...I said I wouldn't want to be a Mrs Munoz--"

'What is his name...the big hot shot guy'

"Ugh...Ricky...Rick..no..Richard...no thats his son..ugh..

'Ricardo?' Cassia frowned. Why would he know his name.

"yes...why?"

'Cassie i need you to lock all the doors and windows right now, don't ask questions just do it' She was already up and doing it by the time he finished his sentence.

"Jackson what is wrong? Who is this guy" She heard him sigh.

'My Target' Cassia's eyes went wide. His target that means...

"You're suppose to be tracking him!" She hissed.

' Not at first! We got information that our first target wasn't correct, Munoz is it...and he knows I am after him...and he must know you through me. Don't leave the house, you remember the plan in this situation?'

"I'm in my gun chest as we speak"

'I am on the next flight out, I will be home by tomorrow night, I love you'

"I love you to"

The phone ended and she put it back on the charger. Grabbing her gun she checked the mags and then walked into the kitchen and set it on the counter. Boy did she need a drink. She stood in front of the sink and pured herself some whiskey. She brought the glass to her lips and then stopped right in front of her mouth. Her eye's widened in fear, in the reflection behind her..was Ricardo, in her house, in her kitchen, directly behind her. She small him smile and she made her move, dashing out from her position she tried to run but he caught her and brought out a needle.

"I always loved a woman who could drink like a man" Was the last thing she heard before he injected the needle into her neck and she slipped into a unconsciousness state. Ricardo laughed and lifted her into his arms. Dropping a note on the counter he walked to the kitchen door and kicked it open . Bringing her to his vehicle and he sped off into the night.

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Authors Note: And there you have it. Cassia is once again in the hands of Ricardo. Well in this case it is the first time she is. This being the past and all. Well I hope you all enjoy this chapter. I loved writing it, I love this story. Anyway, hopefully by tonight I will have 7 up. Though I hate ending on odd numbers I may be able to push past that rule just this once.

And the last phrase of the 5th chapter. I think will blow you're guys mind. You will find out what it means in chapter 7.

So keep you're eyes out.