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All the men just stared at Daniella as they heard the firetruck pull up. The firefighters jumped out and got to work, as Bob Adams pulled up. As the firefighters were working, he walked over to talk with Christian and his family. As this was happening CJ pulled his fiancé in to his arms. CJ did not speak till he felt tears on his shirt and Daniella spoke first to him.
We have no home to bring Chris to, CJ.
I give you my word Princess, this will be fixed long before Chris arrives.
CJ pulled back a little and kissed her forehead and dried her tears away.
You always know how to make me feel better CJ.
That's my Job Princess.
That put a small smile on Daniella's face. An just like that Daniella switched in to underboss mode. She walked over to her Dad, who was talking to Bob Adams.
We honestly don't know what happen Detective.
Because Bob was there on official business, they could not use Bob's first name.
We were at my parents house, a street over. For my kids gender reveal party.
Bob asked Daniella and CJ a few more questions. After all it was their apartment that was set on fire. Because the firefighters got there so fast they got the fire out fast. They recommended that everyone go to Christian's parents or a hotel, till the smoke was settled. Grace would shoot the lot of them if they went to a hotel.
Thank you Mr Grey. I believe I have all the information needed Mr Grey. I will be in touch very soon.
Thank you Detective Adams.
They shook hands and parted ways. Christian pulled his daughter to the side to talk.
Mini Me how you holding up?
I'm better now Daddy. I was a bit sad earlier, now all I feel is rage. When we find Great Granddads brother, I will not be using a gun. I will kill him with my bare hands.
Christian was not shocked by her reaction. He would have been shocked if she did not react this way. He pulled her close and kissed her forehead.
A few days later at Bellevue, Christian and his family was staying there for the week before they moved back to the Grove. They were going over all the information from the day of the fire. They had lost all the men in the security house. But when it came to Daniella and CJ's apartment most of the damage was to their kitchen and the hall ways leading to the other rooms. So most of their prized possessions were not damaged. Thanks to Daniella's Uncle Elliot. When Christian, had his garage turned into an apartment for his kids , he didn't go with just any contractor. One of Elliot's legal jobs is a construction business. An he went all out for his niece and nephew's apartment. All the newest fire safety materials. The materials were designed, to slow the spread of a fire. So in a couple days, when Elliot and his crew get to work, they will not have as much to fix because of that.
Alexander and the men that went after the ones that set fire to the security house and the apartment had got them all. Bob Adams was able to help them figure out who they all were. Doyle was the only one of significance, the rest of the men were no bodies. So the next day they all headed to the warehouse. To relieve some tension, they slaughtered every last one but Doyle. Of course Doyle was center stage when they did it. Bob had connected him to one Tomas Greco. Who's father is one Gino Greco. Greco has ben an alias of the Greys, since Ginny Ruth Grey ran their family.
Mini Flashback
Grace, Ana and Sofia wanted more then anything to stop Daniella from going to the warehouse. That place really is not for a woman in her 2nd trimester. But it was not their place to say. So one by one as they kissed their husband's they whispered in their ear.
Please keep my Little Girl safe.
An all three men said the same thing back to their wife.
With my dying breath.
It was a quiet ride to the warehouse. It was all decided before hand that this was going to be a quick night at the warehouse. So Christian had CJ's little brother set it up where Doyle was placed in the center of the room tied on a chair. With the other men tied up all around him. When their were done killing the no bodies, Christian wanted Doyle covered in their blood. They emptied their guns into the no bodies. The look of fear was priceless in Doyle's eyes, when they pulled the guns out and started firing at and killing all his helpers. It may have only taken a matter of minutes but it made them feel so good. The only thing that will make them feel even better then that is when Giovanni Greco is tied up in that warehouse. As Granddad Theo put it Giovanni Grey died a long time ago.
End flashback
We find Christian, Jason, Elliot, Luke, Alexander, Carrick, Mac, his boys, CJ, Daniella and Hannah in Carrick's office.
Ok everyone listen up. We have obviously been betrayed by someone even closer then we thought. Everyone in this room, I class as my immediate family. So I have all the trust in the world that what every is talked about in here stays in here. Our first order of business is the riddle. Second finding out who betrayed us.
Danny?
Yes Dad.
I'm leaving that up to you. You need to find out who betrayed us and fast.
Seeing as everyone in the room was close family, Christian had no problems saying what he said next to his daughter. He looked his Mini me straight in the eye and spoke.
Danny I would never think of benching you, with everything going on. But please let CJ do all the heavy lifting.
Daniella knew what her Dad was saying to her. He did not want her to do anything physical. That could harm her or the baby.
Of Course Dad, I would never do anything to put Little Christian in harms way. I'm more then ok with letting CJ do all the ass kicking, till our son is born.
That simple statement brought smiles to the faces of all in that room. The first smile in days. Then the conversation turned to the riddle. So all eyes turned to Granddad Theo. After all he grew up with the puppet master and riddles were how they communicated. Being the boss Christian spoke to his Granddad.
Granddad so any idea what this bastard is trying to tell us with this new riddle.
Actually Christian its not a new riddle at all. At least not to me.
They all looked at Theo in shock. What in the world was he talking about, but they all let Theo finish speaking.
Its a riddle we used a lot growing up. He is referring to the house we came home from the hospital to in Portland.
So he wants us to go to the house you grew up in.
That's what it seems Christian.
The whole room let what Theo said sink in. Then Theo explained that, they lived in Portland till he was about 10. Then Tacoma till just before his 12th birthday. Montesano was the last place he actually lived with his brother, till 17 when Giovanni moved out to do his own thing. That was when their Dad said he would not be head of the Grey family one day. After that he only saw his brother a couple times a year. Just before Theo took over the family, his Dad moved them to Seattle. Giovanni even showed up from time to time in Seattle. Theo had admitted that at the time he still had hopes maybe just maybe his brother was not so bad.
Christian and Daniella decided that tomorrow Luke will take Elliot's crew to Portland to investigate Granddad Theo's old house. No one in his crew knew about the gender reveal party. So it was a safe bet that they were not the traitors. But Luke will be keeping a close eye on them just in case. Elliot would do it but he promised his Little D, that her apartment would be fixed in no time. Sure he could have just let one his men on his construction crew take lead, but that is his Little D. An he will be the one that will fix her home. Everyone but Christian, Luke and Daniella left Carrick's office. Just then Luke's phone went off. It was his husband.
Hey Baby what's up?
Have you spoken with Teddy yet about the Tiramisu? You know I have been craving it.
That made Luke chuckle softly under his breath.
Not yet let, me see where he is at and you can ask him yourself.
Luke covered the part of the phone you speak in and asked Christian if he knew, where Teddy was. Christian had told him, that Teddy was baking in the kitchen last he knew with his Mom. He may be a genius at baking, but he still was young and needed some supervision in the kitchen.
What's up Luke?
Nothing really. Its just my husband has been craving his tiramisu. I swear Christian, if I did not know any better I was living with a pregnant woman as of late.
That made both men and Daniella laugh. After Luke went to find his godson, Daniella and Christian had a little meeting of their own.
Hey Mini me, besides the obvious, how are you doing?
That put a smile on Daniella's face. No matter how they interact when it came to the family business her Dad always brought it back to their very special bond. She hopes she will have that very special bond with her own son one day.
I'm doing good Daddy, Ouch.
Christian got a look of concern on his face as Daniella rubbed her belly.
He was just about to ask Daniella what was wrong when she spoke.
Calm down baby boy I will tell him. Daddy your grandson wants to tell you he is also ok.
Daniella grabbed her Dad's hand and placed it on her belly. She knew he felt his grandson kick, when his eyes lite up like a Child's on Christmas morning.
That's amazing baby girl.
I agree Daddy. Now I'm going to take a quick nap, then get started on figuring out who betrayed us.
Sleep well Mini me.
With that Daniella yawned and Christian kissed his Baby girl's forehead. Daniella left for her bedroom as Christian left to see what trouble, two of his triplets has gotten into. If Christian and his brothers even thought about causing the mischief his boys caused in his mothers house, they would have been killed. Now his Mother just embraces it from her grandsons.
A couple of days later, they moved back in to the Grove and Ana and CJ had a boat load of information to go through. CJ and Daniella had made a list of the possible traiter or traitors. Minus the ones in the security house, their was three others that knew about the gender reveal. Welch, his wife and his son Jason. An that hurt Christian and CJ to the core. True they could have nothing to do with this, but they could not take the chance. Plus Welch never showed up at the party, but was at the Grove minutes after the explosions. Was it because he was on his way to Belveve and got the alert like, he said. Or because he was already their.
They were also going through property deeds for the house in Portland. Along with every place that Granddad Theo and his brother Giovanni lived. After all the only link to Giovanni is Theo . The three houses that Theo and Giovanni lived in growing up are owned by Gio Greco. It can't be a coincidence. As of right now Gio has not been seen at anyone of the three houses. But Thomas seems to call the house in Portland home.
If Gio and Thomas want them to come to Portland they will, but on their own terms. They have had an eye on that house for the last week. They had the blueprints to the house, also the security team's routine.
Christian and his Mini me came up with a plan. They had a plan to get Thomas and they figured out a way to find out if Welch is the traitor. Well thanks to CJ's best friend they did not have to wait to see if it worked. Jason and CJ are only a few months apart in age and were very close. The night before Christian and his brothers headed to Portland CJ got a phone call from Jason at 3am. CJ walked out of his and Daniella's bedroom, so he did not wake his Princess. He has not talked to Jason since the party. Half a sleep, CJ answered the phone.
What do you want Jason its 3am.?
CJ, I don't know how to say this. So I will just say it, my Dad is the reason all that mess happened at the Grove last week.
That sure woke CJ up.
Well at least I think so, from what I've seen in his office.
CJ's mind was racing, what in the hell did Jason find in his Dads office. An his Uncle Christian needs to hear this.. So as he talked, he headed to his Uncle's bedroom.
Where are you Jason?
At my apartment CJ.
OK I'm getting my Uncle, so you can tell him..
Ok.
CJ knocked at his Uncle's door. An not surprisingly his Aunt answered in her always sweet voice.
Who is it?
Auntie Ana, it's CJ, I need to talk to Uncle Christian, it's really important.
CJ heard some muffled talking. Then his Uncle spoke.
CJ give me a couple minutes and I will meet you in my study.
Yes Uncle..
With that CJ headed to his Uncle's study. Not even two minutes later Christian showed up. CJ ran through what he knew so far. Then CJ put his phone on speaker.
Jason its Christian tell us everything.
Now I don't know if you guys have noticed but Dad has not been acting like himself lately.
When Christian thought about it, Welch as been more withdrawn and when he would call for a tech issue he said he was busy to ask CJ.
Now that you mentioned it, yes Jason a bit. I have not seen him since the fire.
Mom told me as of late, he is always in his office and will not let anyone in. I have been busy at the car lot for your brother Jason, so I have not had time to look into it. Till tonight. Mom and Dad went out of town to meet up with an old friend of Dad's. Mom said his name was Thomas or something. Around 9 Mom called to say they were staying at a hotel for the night so if I would go let the Dogs out when I get off work. First thing I did, after I let the dogs out was check his office. It looks like a wind storm hit it.
Anyone that knew Welch, knew he was a well organized man.
Dad's idea board he usually uses when designing new things, looks nothing like it normally does. Notes on shipments coming to some of your warehouses, details on Mrs. Grey and Little Sophia. Also a memo note saying… Call Gio the gender reveal party is the perfect time to attack.
After a few minutes of dead silence, Christian and CJ spoke at the same time.
Fucken Hell
Jason where is your father now.
Portland I think, Christian
With that CJ and Christian shared a knowing look. Welch was the traiter and it would seem his boy knew nothing about it. That would have been something they would have had to figure out for sure , if it was not for what Jason said next.
Uncle Christian, I don't know why my Dad decided to betray you. But you have my word that I have had nothing to do with it. An as proof I will help you take care of him.
Are you positive Jason?
Absolutely, I will not let anyone live that would betray the family I want to bring my unborn child home to.
For the 2nd time that morning, Jason had shocked both men with what he said. But at least now Christian and CJ had no doubt that Jason was still on their side. After the shock wore off CJ and Christian spoke again at the same time.
Congrats.
Thanks guys.
Now Jason, if you really are serious meet us at the grove at 10am and we will fill you in on everything,
I will see you then, Goodnight Uncle Christian and Good night CJ.
CJ and Christian said goodnight to Jason and hung up the phone. They talked a few minutes then headed back to bed. They curled up next to their Princesses and did their best to fall back to sleep.
Jason was at the Grove right on time. He told everyone else what he found in his Dads office. He even took pictures on his phone as proof. Anger radiated off everyone in that room. An it would seem the plan, they set up before Jason called CJ worked. Because Jason got a call from his Mom asking to look in on the Dogs because they were staying a couple more days. You see they let it slip to Welch that they were headed to Portland tomorrow night, not tonight.
Tonight Christian, Jason, Elliot, MJ and Frankie would fly to Portland after dinner. An they will return with one Thomas Greco and the traitor. They ended the meeting and everyone headed their separate way, but CJ and Christian.
Is the back porch ready Uncle Christian.?
Should be, I'll text Gail as we go find our Girl.
Christian and CJ searched high and low for their Sophia Then they finally found her in CJ and Daniella's bedroom. She was curled up next to her DiDi rubbing her Godmothers belly and talking. She was telling her nephew a story. That put a smile on both men's faces. Their girl was so sweet and gentle. She has not complained once about not being able to go anywhere but her Grandparents house, these last few months. Daniella and Sophie had not noticed they were not alone anymore. Till Christian spoke after his daughter was done telling her story.
How's my baby girls doing?
Both girls looked up and smiled bright at their Dad. An with that same sweet smile ,both girls spoke at the same time.
Good Daddy.
That's great. Now Little Sophie if you are done with your story to Little Christian your Uncle CJ and I have a surprise for you.
Now Sophie always has a smile on her face, but that one word "surprise" made her smile double in size. She loves surprises. She kissed her DiDi's cheek and her belly and ran into her Daddys arms. They walked to the back porch. It look like a fancy restaurant. Before Christian had to put his wife and daughter on lockdown, him and CJ would take her to Daniella's for a fancy tea party every couple of weeks. She loves spending time together with the two most important men in her life. Normally they get all dressed up , but they still had the best time ever. As Sophie said.
After Dinner Christian and his brothers kissed their family and headed to the airport. CJ may not be going with them but he will be monitoring the cameras that were planted all over the street and around the house. Cameras, Welch himself would not even be able to pick up. So as soon as Christian landed the helicopter in Portland, he had his nephew in his ear. They wanted no surprises.
They went over the blue prints a street a way, as CJ was remotely taking control of the cameras at the house through the signal from the cameras that were placed on the street. Jason welch was next to CJ also keeping an eye on the cameras. After all two sets of eyes was better then one.
Uncle?
Yes CJ.
There are three guards in the front room and Welch and Greco are in the kitchen having a drink.
Thanks CJ. I want you to stay on till we are back at the airport.
Yes Uncle.
Christian informed his brothers what CJ said. Frankie and MJ will take care of the guards as Jason and Eliot help him with Welch and Greco. Unlike in the past they will not be cutting the power. CJ has the camera on a loop, so that they can do anything they want and not be seen. Elliot will be cutting the alarms. MJ put an ear piece in so CJ can tell him if the guards move. So MJ and Frankie went through the front as Christian and the rest went through the back. All three brothers had their guns pulled as they walked up behind Welch and Greco. Elliot hit Greco with his gun and he was out cold. Welch moved for his gun but Christian put his gun to his temple and spoke.
Don't you fuckin move or even talk.
Just then MJ and Frankie walked into the kitchen. They snapped the three guards necks, quick and silent.
MJ, Frankie, Elliot search the house, while Jason and I have a little talk with Welch..
After they left the room, Christian sat down in front of Welch but Jason's gun never left Welch's head.
Christian this is a huge mis….
Jason punched Welch hard, but not hard enough to knock him out.
My brother told you to fuckin not talk.
They could see true fear in Welches eyes.
CJ you still there?
Yes Uncle.
I'm taking you off the ear piece as I talk to Welch. Is Danny and our guest ready?
Christian did not want Welch to know his son was listening to the conversation. That will be a surprise for at the warehouse.
Yes Uncle.
With that Christian put his phone on the table.
Why the fuck did you betray us? An don't you fuckin lie to me.. We caught you red handed.
Welch look defeated. Clearly this had not turned out the way he planned.
CJ
Christian was angry but calm for the most part when he had arrived. But that one name made his blood boil. He shot up from the chair and slammed Welch's head in to the table. Luckily Christian's phone was off to the side of the table. He walked around the table pulled Welch's head back hard, so he was looking in his eyes. Welch's face was covered in blood.
What in the hell does my godson have to do with any of this?
I trained that bastard and you just let him take my place. I have been your tech guy…
Welch was cut off, when Christian slammed his head into the table again. Christian pulled his head back by his hair again even harder, so Christian was looking at a bloodied up face.
First of all, no one will ever get away with talking about one of my kids like that. An 2nd its your own dam fault. After a while, I would come to you for special projects and you would always tell me to go to CJ. You were to busy with other things for the family business. So I stopped asking, to save myself time. You have seen first hand, how I have dealt with traitors in the past. You can expect even worse.
With that Jason put a gag in Welch's mouth and a bag over his head. Seeing as Christian slammed his head in to the table pretty hard twice already, they did not want to take the chance of knocking him out and him dying just yet. Not long after Jason got a gag on Greco and a bag over his head, MJ, Frankie and Elliot came back into the kitchen.
We found another riddle Christian. I guess they were getting ready for tomorrow. When they thought we were coming.
An what does the riddle say MJ.
To find my location, you need a deck of cards and 3 quarters of a dollar.
We come to the end of another chapter. I hope you enjoyed it. With Christmas almost here, I will be really busy. But I promise I still will be writing. It will probably take two weeks to write the next chapter, but I'm planning to have the next chapter up before new years. Thanks for reading and I hope you understand. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
