Miami, Florida

Flashback

2018

"You are the La Rocca kid right, the one that is going to infiltrate the prison my daughter Reign will be assisting you with this. She needs to know what you're doing and what you are thinking at all times when you're gonna train with her. So that this can be done efficiently, meaning neither one of you gets killed or caught. Now I will say this shit once so that you understand I get hurt in any way I'll kill you myself understood" Koji says.

Looking Sharod straight in the eyes ``Yes sir you have my word I will not let any harm come your daughter's way I promise you that" he answered. As both Koji and Reign scoffed "motherfucker please because this bitch would have been dead already the moment. My sister said he touched her nowt that's neither here nor there let's get to work" the man said only feeling worse.

That he never saw it. He was there the whole time. He still didn't understand it that bastard had girls lined up to be with him. What would he want with his baby sister? Who was a little girl? What kind of person thought was okay, Sharod thought.

When something hits him in the face catching him off guard"You're not paying attention little Santino" Reign says. Making Koji laugh "yeah because you haven't earned the right to your grandfather's namesake" Koji replies. "I am a La Rocca and i'm sure as hell not my father" Sharod says through gritted teeth, "Well then you have to prove that. Let's get to work see if you can see my kick coming" she says making her father laugh "don't get any blood on my floor or your cleaning it up" the older man replies.

After the training session he lay bloodied and bruised everyone else had already left but her the man was serious. About him cleaning up his own blood she was gorgeous and graceful and quick on her feet. "It's not who I am," he says. Getting her attention " Really because I will never allow anyone to hurt my sister period because I am my sister's keeper.

Just like I am a brother's keeper and I can't respect a man who seconds guess a little girl's claim of being molested. I'm two years older than your sister, little Santino. I can only imagine what she went through telling everyone. And nobody is listening to her. You allowed it and I get you wanting to right a wrong but it doesn't change what you and your parents let happen" Reign says.

"Look your right I know I let it happen but you don't understand I couldn't get it I couldn't fathom it either. This bastard had several girls our age lined up that would do anything he wanted at the drop of a hat. Why a little girl? I couldn't believe it. He had a girlfriend and all" he says, "It's called a con Sharod the objective is getting people.

To believe it, tell me something all the girls he dated were younger then you guys right yeah. I can tell in your eyes that it's true he probably dated girls your age to throw you off but you're a small part of it. Sharod and you couldn't see it your dad was the bigger problem because whatever he said to you. Is why you believed it was a lie denying your own gut feeling killing this dude is gonna do what exactly.

Now I don't doubt that he rightfully deserves to die. What does it do for you" she questioned, "It makes it possible for me to sleep at night. Because all I see when I close my eyes is that bastard's smug grin. When he confessed to me what he did before drugging me he's up for parole soon and I want to make sure he doesn't make it there. And that my sister can go the rest of her life without knowing that he doesn't go free" Sharod answered.

As she nods her head " tato entonces but you have to work with me and I need you to learn to follow your gut because your not getting me killed. So we have a lot of work to do so see you tomorrow" Reign says, "can I walk you to your car" he asked with a smile. "Why are you smiling?" she says with a serious face "Umm It's just kind of eerie that your an assassin" he says. Shaking her head "I'm not I'm only doing this because my sister is too noticeable I on the other hand. I don't stand out.

I don't have any tattoos that people can see and notice I look like plain Jane" Reign responds. With him following her out of the building walking alongside her "You're not plain by any stretch of the imagination" Sharod says. As she looks up at him "I know but I don't have a slew of tattoos that would get someone's attention" she responds.

Stopping when she got to her car" I'm sure you turn several heads because you're gorgeous and you have a hell of a back kick geeze my jaw still hurts" he says with a grin. Making her chuckle "good night little Santino" she replies getting into her car "It's Sharod, Sha good night Ms. Nakamura and I'm not my father I will never be like him." he said seriously. She smirks and waves as he closes the car door behind her before walking away.

Looking out of the window of his cousin's apartment overlooking the ocean still thinking about what happened. That day at her grandparents and just the feel of her in his arms he would do anything for her. Seeing as how her husband wasn't even protecting her from the real threat that was his mother. And his cousins tried to hurt her so that he would blame her for the death of her child.

When the doorbell rang, breaking him from his thoughts as he went to answer it, "Reign" he says. Staring at her "Hi can I come in you can say no I was kind of a bitch to you the last time" she says. "Yeah you can come in and you were just a little bit but I don't blame you for that alot was thrown at you" Sharod says. Opening the door for her and stepping aside to let her in, all he could do was admire her beauty. Only if she knew what she had does to him he loved everything about her and he was sure she couldn't tell her husband. Anything they lived the same life and the same background, something he knew Mr. NBA didn't as she turned to face him as she sat down.

"I guess I owe you an apology" she says her hair was back in a ponytail and her bangs covered her forehead. She had on blue leggings and a sweatshirt that was her alma mater of UCLA. With a baby bump Shaking his head "No you don't owe me anything your grandfather asked me to get the truth and that's all I did. Reign I would never want to hurt you in any way you always said you'd rather the truth then a lie. That's all I did. I'm sorry that you were caught in the middle'' he says, " I appreciate that and I'm sorry for what I said to you.

You didn't deserve that. It was a cheap shot and I'm sorry" she says, "It's fine how are you I mean with everything" Sharod asked. She shrugged. "I don't know how I feel or what to do. I can't let him choose between me or his mother. Because I couldn't and I would never turn my back on my mother or anyone in my family" Reign says. "If I'm being honest it's not on you Reign now I don't give a fuck about him no way but your innocent in this. And I would choose you anyday" he spoke, as she shook her head "Look Sharod you don't have to be nice.

Or be forgiving , I was bitch to you straight up and that shouldn't be easily forgiving" she says. "I love you, Reign . It's my choice to forgive just like I want to be forgiving" Sharod says sitting next to her. "I really wish you would stop saying that, Sharod. Because you like that we come from the same kind of family and we understand each other. And we just get this life" she says, " And we have amazing chemistry does he know that we slept together, we belong together Reign you know that " he says, "yes he does because I told him.

Good sex doesn't mean we belong together Sharod it's just sex and don't be a dick you know whatever. I will own that but the fact. Of the matter is I am married but I owe you an apology because I was a bitch so I'm going now Baboso" Reign says struggling to get up. He tried to help her but she slapped his hand away. "I was just trying to help," he said with a grin. "I got it I don't need your help asshole" she whispered getting up on her own, "Reign your pregnant your.

Daughter is due in early September. I heard these months are the hardest, "Sharod says, trying not to laugh. "And you would know how" Reign says pulling away, "Samira when she was pregnant with nephew" he answers. "Whatever bye conazo" she says walking away, "I love even when you're mad it's cute you get really pissed" he says. "Fuck you Sharod I'm married remember that" she responds when moves in front of her, blocking the door. "He's not the man for you and you know it tell me can you tell him that you killed one person.

And assisted with another '' he asked, "move Sharod before I knock you out" Reign answered. "No you can't right ,what about what the family business really is, or that your sister is an assassin Reign so are you. I don't care I'm a LA ROCCA and yes i'm a mobster and a made man and you are a Onna Bugeisha and your just as deadly as Reya. Because you fly in under the radar, live your truth Reign your not some Basketball Wife. They don't like you and you don't like them" he says when she pushes him "Move i'm not playing with you Sharod.

We can't be together….. Was all she got out when he kissed her. As she pulled away " gosh why the fuck would you do that" she says punching him then storming away and rushing to the elevator. Tossing his head back "shittt Reign, wait" he said, going after her as she pressed the elevator continuously. "Get away Sharod I mean it what the fuck where you thinking I'm married" she says, "I know but your gonna tell me that didn't feel right. Think of the chaos we can cause with you embracing who you really are, Reign. I can't and I won't apologize for loving you. I can't because I do remember that" Sharod says as she rushed on the elevator "Coño this fucking guy"she whispered to herself as the elevator door closed.


The girls apartment

"Your brother is in love with Huedy's sister and I think she likes him but she is in love with her husband" Lila Rae says. Making Skylar shake her head "why do you tell me these things? I told Sha to leave her alone. But he tells me he's in love with her and that he's joined the family business and that he started with Anderson.

So what am I supposed to tell him exactly, Lila Rae? He's just as stubborn as I am when it comes to what we want. There's nothing I can do now. How did it go with your dad and brothers meeting the Nakamura's" she asked. With Lila Rae making a face that made Skylar laugh "no seriously it started with his mother almost killing Nasir's mom I mean Ms. Lissel kicked her ass before Nas dragged her out. Reign snapped on your brother thinking he did it on purpose. The good thing is Ms. Lissel didn't pull the knife out because there would have been no way for me to explain that anyway after everything died down.

The scary part was greeted them with a smile on her face. She apologized for what they walked in on then explained what happened and she was honest and you know my dad he said he understood. And that he felt the same way about his children which was his segue into discussing me and Huedy and what Diego saw and I stepped in because. It was a private moment between me and my boyfriend and didn't need to be talked about but overall they got along well.

With my dad Diego well he's still Diego and he's in his feelings because me and Huedy's sex life who he feels that the relationship isn't gonna last. And that Huedy now my mother is upset because she wasn't there to meet his family so now she and my Uncle AJ are coming out. To meet Huedy's family because we left a day earlier and I didn't bring him to the Quartermaines after what happened. With Diego I just wanted to go so they're coming and we are gonna do dinner the night before opening.

Yay! I'm so thrilled by it oh hey preggers how'd it go with your parents "Lila Rae says. As Josslyn walked in but before she could answer or close the door Oscar came in"What do you mean preggers?" Oscar asked. Making them look back as she sighs " What are you doing here Oscar?" she questioned, "Why did she call you preggers Joss?" he said again. "Because I'm pregnant Oscar that's why ,not that it's any of your business and again what are you doing here?'' she said as his face dropped. Along with the flowers and the bag he had in his hand before his bodyguard closed the door.


Feddy's Barber Shop

Michael walked into the barbershop "hey is Federico here by any chance?" he asked as Amando looked up. " Who wants to know?" he responded, "He's a friend of my brother and he's probably the only one that can help me find him. So I need his help" Michael says, "ummm well he is not here Papi he's out of the country with his family" Amando says. "Do you know when he'll be back? It's really important wait.

Maybe you can help me get in contact with his family. My brother used to spend a lot of time with him and his family" he says. He shrugs "I don't know what to tell you bro" he replies, nodding "Right but I can I leave my card. So he can call me tell him that it's urgent that my family would appreciate it" Michael said, "Yeah sure you can leave it there" he says. Before Michael left the barber shop, that's when Feddy saw him leaving as he pulled up happy that Morgan was across town.

So that he wouldn't have to deal with him "Oye primo do me a favor get me where Michael Corinthos is staying and I want you guys to pay that bitch a visit. Matter a fact tell Senadia to pay his girlfriend a visit so we can get this motherfucker out of here" Feddy says hanging up the phone. Then watching as Michael got into his car to leave when his brother texted him. Making him smirk when he called his cousin back "Oye forget about what I said about the Corinthos dude I got something else in mind for him. But get Nai Nai on that as well while I play with puto's head" he says with a grin.


Reya's Garage

"Hey, is Reya around? I need to talk to her. It's important look I know that she's here and I'm not leaving. Until I speak to her" Morgan says, "then I guess you'll be visiting Miami-Dade's finest because I don't want you here at this establishment. Are you here to get an automobile fixed no right so you can go now Vic that customer is coming to pick up the 1962 corvette convertible at 4 pm. I'm stepping out. Call me if there are any issues or questions. Why are you still here" she says, with a sigh"Who's Royal Reya? Your sister mentioned that I can't bring Royal back. So who is it did" he questioned, " goodbye Morgan you can go your presence is not needed" she says completely.

Ignoring his question before walking when he grabbed her hand making her swat his hand away. "Rey please just tell me was there another baby because they way Reign said it there had to be. Please just tell me I know I have no right to ask you anything but this was my child too" he pleaded. "What do you want me to say to you huh that I lost our daughter because I was in an accident. Where all my little brother and sister could do was watch, not knowing what to do to help.

Never mind the fact that I had written to you for months and never got a response. And now you have the audacity to come here and you wanna talk and you wanna be heard fuck you. Morgan I don't want to hear anything from you. MY daughter is dead and my children suffered coming into this world. And where was there no good father huh rushing to marry Kiki and you want to act like someone kept something from you. How about you didn't want to know Morgan you never answered any of my messages and I'm supposed to give a fuck. About you writing to me after the fact and how you felt when I started to not talk to you.

My daughter is gone and whatever feelings I had for you died with her now you can go NOW" Reya said. With tears streaming down his face "I know I hurt you and I deserve all of this but it still doesn't stop me from loving you Reya Dianelys Nakamura Rivera. I loved you from the moment I met you. Yeah, I gave up because I was a scared little boy. But I'm not that boy anymore. I'm a grown man and I know what I want and who I want. And I won't you and our son I will never stop fighting to get you back and make you mine again" Morgan says.

Wiping the tears from his eyes then walking away when she sighs holding back her tears clearing her throat as she starts to leave. "Reya you know that's not true and he knows it. But you wanna hurt him like he hurt you and I understand that but it gets you nothing" Vic says. "The car Vic I meant what I said" she says, "You think I don't know Reya how long have I've worked here. How long have I known you since you were a baby primita I was here when you guys were together.

I was there when Royal died and it's not your fault she died she had three years with you full of love. You have been filled with so much anger since letting go of the pain your are beautiful young woman. Who needs to be set free" the man says, kissing her on the cheek and walking away leaving her there. Before she left going to her car as the tears streamed down her face unbeknownst to her, Morgan sat and watched. Shaking his head just as he started to get out of his car she pulled off with him following her.