A/N Ignore the legalities. It just works for this story.

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"What do you want? How did you know where I live?" Evan stared coldly at his parents.

"Maddie called us. She'd spoken to someone called Ana. Our private investigators found you through cameras, and someone called Edmundo Diaz's car," Margaret smiled as she took a step forward.

Evan moved to block his front door with his body. "What do you want?"

"We're having a little money trouble, and it's your fault for making up stories about us being abusive. We were only disciplining you. But because of you and those disgusting lies, our parents disowned us. You need to get them to forgive us or hand over your trust fund," Phillip demanded.

"The evidence proved it was abuse. They paid you a lot of money to hand me over, and Maddie has trust funds. Can't she help you?" He wanted to be surprised by this, but he wasn't. Evan had thought it would've happened a lot earlier.

"Maddie is our daughter. We love her; of course, we wouldn't take money from her. You're a mistake. You were supposed to save Daniel but failed. If people hadn't already seen you, we would've gotten rid of you. But we have our reputations to think about," Margaret shifted and looked over at her husband. "He's not going to agree."

"Very true, my dear. This is Anthony." Phillip moved to the side as a big man walked up the path. "He's going to persuade you to give up your money."

"That's not going to happen." Evan knew his parents didn't care about causing him pain. He was happy they said it where they did because he had a camera with audio at his door. His parents clearly didn't remember the legal contract they signed. If his parents ever contacted him, they would have to pay back every penny they had gotten. If he survived, a restraining order would be next.

"Carry on, Anthony," Margaret looked at Evan with disgust.

Anthony went to punch him, but it was just a distraction, so he didn't feel the hit coming from his father. It was a complete surprise that there was no protection, and Evan ended up on the ground.

"Evan," Eddie called as he ran up the path. "What the hell is going on? Get away from him. He'd come back to talk about the kiss and to make sure they were okay.

"This has nothing to do with you. We're here to talk to our son," Margaret explained.

"You aren't parents. You're monsters."

"I'm making it my concern." Eddie spat out.

"Why on earth would you risk getting hurt for someone as pathetic as him?" Phillip nodded towards his son. Anthony just stood there, waiting. He was being paid a lot as long as he did exactly what he was told.

"He isn't pathetic. Evan is the most amazing man I have ever met, and I love him." Eddie yelled, going slightly red with a mixture of embarrassment and anger.

"Oh dear, I feel sorry for you. You actually love him," Margaret sniffed. "As long as he gives us the money we're owed, you can have whatever is left."

"Stay away from him. I'm calling the police," Eddie grabbed his cell.

"You think the police would care about him? Maddie told us it was easy to twist his so-called family against him. No one cares."

"I care," Eddie growled.

"So do I, and backup is on its way," Athena had her gun out as she stood at the end of the path.

"Officer, we're just here to talk to our son."

"Its sergeant and I've known your son for years. He's an amazing young man. I've also read the police files on your abuse," Athena smirked.

"What files? "Phillip asked

Evan laughed. "You don't think they didn't make a complaint. Because I ended up being moved from your care, they left it. But it was going to be there in case you decided to do this."

Before anyone could move, police cars pulled up. Athena pointed out the people that needed to be arrested.

Eddie rushed to Evan and helped him up and then over to the couch. The two men sat next to each other.

"Evan, I I I."

"You love me?"

"Yes, I do. I wanted to wait and earn your trust and friendship back."

Evan reached out and cupped Eddie's cheek. "I love you too."

"Really?"

"Yes, this is something we need to talk about. We both deserve to be happy, and it looks like that means together," Evan moved and kissed him softly.

"I hate to break this up. You both deserve to be together and, I'm happy for you. I'm going to need you to make a statement," Athena smiled at them. She was also livid with her husband.

"Thank you, Athena. We'll be happy to give a statement. I also have a camera with audio at my door. Everything was recorded. I'll make sure you get a copy," Evan winced as he smiled.

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Ana frowned at her cell. Edmundo was now ignoring her. So were Isabela and Josephina. After chatting to Ramon and Helena, no one now talked to them because Edmundo had a lawyer. Why would he do something like that? Once they spoke in person, everything would go back to normal, and their relationship would move forward. She would sort out this legal thing, and his parents would be so grateful to her.

"Christopher," Ana suddenly thought of him. If she'd won him over, things would be different. It was time for the two of them to spend time together.

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"How dare he?" Maddie shouted as she put her cell down.

"What is it?" Chm took hold of her hand.

"My brother has had my parents arrested."

"Why?" Hen asked.

"He's jealous and wants me to pay for always being the centre of attention instead of him."

"I'll call Athena; maybe she can help them out. How could he do this?"

"I can guarantee your wife will not help them," Athena answered as she walked up the stairs.

"Why not if Buck is causing problems, we should help Maddie," Bobby looked at her, confused by her attitude.

Athena had talked to Evan. He'd given her permission to explain his life story briefly.

"Evan isn't the one causing problems, is he Maddie? You were only raised together until he was eleven. Your parents beat the crap out of him, and they were quite happy to sell him to your grandparents. They're only here because you called them to get money from him."

"Athena…" Bobby started.

"You be quiet. You lied to me. Buck didn't get involved in any lawsuit. After all, he'd already handed in his resignation because he needed surgery. You could've seen the letter all dated and stamped before Mackey caused trouble. The three witnesses are Taylor Kelly, who Evan had turned down, Ana Flores, who wanted him out of Eddie's life and Maddie Buckley, who hates her brother. They were also seen talking to Mackey for long periods."

"Maddie?" Chum asked.

"It's not true," Maddie argued.

"So, what about Evan trying to get money from Eddie?" Athena asked.

"Yes, you have to do something about that," Bobby noted the way things were going.

"Did you miss the part where the Buckley's are after money? Evan has money. He never needed to work if he didn't want to. So the lawsuit, once again, doesn't make sense and who also agreed that he was after money? That's right, Maddie, and she knows he doesn't need it. Bobby, you'd better find somewhere else to stay. You'd better have a damn good reason for treating Evan the way you have and for lying to me." With that, Athena turned land headed back down the stairs at the 118.

"Chim?" Maddie begged. "I was trying to protect you all. Being around Evan is dangerous. Look, my parents, they've been arrested."

Hen looked between the two men. "You can't be considering this. She's been lying to us all? The only person we want to forgive us is Buck," Hen turned and walked away. Why had she followed the others? Eddie hadn't, and he'd left the 118. Hen was going to ask for his forgiveness, but it was her own fault if he refused.

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"Look, it's Miss Flores," Michael called out.

Christopher turned, and as soon as she saw him, she smiled.

"Mr Parkson?" Christopher rushed as quickly as he could to his teacher. "Miss Flores, if she's here for me, I'm not allowed to go with her."

"Why not?" He asked

"My dad was dating her, and he broke up with Miss Flores. She's been causing trouble, and I'm scared if I go, she will take me away from my dad."

Mr Parkson looked down at his student, and he did look terrified. The classroom door opened a new member of the office smiled at the attractive woman at his side.

"Miss Flores is here for Christopher?" Trevor explained.

Mr Parkson stood in front of Christopher. "No, Ms Flores doesn't have permission to take my student." He had no doubt that Mr Diaz would've done this. He always made sure that his son was safe.

"But she used to work here," Trevor argued.

"It doesn't matter. If she doesn't have permission, she can't take him."

"Give him to me. His father is waiting for us," Ana tried.

''What's going on here?" Principal Ryan asked as she arrived.

"Principal Ryan, I'm here to take Christopher, and this teacher won't let me," Ana smiled sweetly at her.

"Mr Parkson?"

"She doesn't have permission, and Christopher told me his father has split up with Ms Flores, and he's scared she's here to kidnap him."

"That's ridiculous," Ana looked at everyone in disbelief. Well, she hoped it was.

"My number one concern is Christopher. I won't release him until his father is here." Mr Parkson had been getting a weird feeling about her.

Principal Ryan smiled at him. No matter what, she was glad to know he would protect his students.

"Very well, we'll call him." The principal agreed.

"No, you don't need to do that," Ana whispered quickly.

It was clear she wasn't here with permission.

"I think you'd better wait, Ms Flores. We will be telling Mr Diaz, and depending on what he says, we might be calling the police."

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Evan and Eddie lay next to each other on the bed, fully clothed. They had just chatted and kept kissing.

Eddie groaned as his cell rang. "Yes?" He said as soon as he answered. "What? I'm on my way and call the police."

"Eddie"

"We need to call Athena. Ana tried to take Christopher out of school."

TBC