The limo Mindbender rented pulls up to the Barallion a five star restaurant in the city and he exits the limo first. He takes her hand and to help her out she she smiles until she sees the restaurant and her face drops.

"What is it my dear; Mindbender he questions. I've wanted to eat her for some time."

"No we can't; Raven replies in fear. Zach's sister is a waitress here. I know she will call him."

Mindbender snakes his arm around her waist and leans in and kisses her.

"Darling don't worry; he whispers between soft kisses. I'll protect you, I won't let anyone hurt you."

"Do you promise; Raven almost begs?"

"I'd give my life for you; Mindbender replies. I promise."

He leans in and kisses her once again and takes her hand walking her in to the restaurant. The two are seated quickly and Raven looks down as Zach's sister passes buy.

"That's her; Raven mumbles. The blonde wearing the really badly done makeup."

Mindbender looks at the blonde with the name tag that read Violet. He smirks as she looks over at his table and her smile almost turns to an enraged look. Even with Ravens dye job she recognized her. She returns to her customers but finishes quickly.

Halfway through dinner a tall, muscular, dark eyed, dark skinned blonde male pushes his way past security as he approaches the table. He grabs Ravens arm and yanks her from the table. In shock she drops the drink she had in her hand. The man grabs her hair and begins to drag her out but Mindbender grabs the back of the man's neck and squeezes.

"Zach let me go; Raven cries out. You're hurting me."

Zach let's go of her and Mindbender pushes him away. Raven quickly hides behind Mindbender as Zach faces him.

"I don't want trouble; Mindbender says calmly. Now go back to the slums where you possibly belong."

"She's my bitch ole' man; Zach rudely snaps."

"She's a woman you pig; Mindbender snaps. Now leave."

"Not without my bitch; Zach yells. Get your fat ass over here Rave."

Raven grips the back of Mindbender's shirt in fear. The security guards surround Zach but he pulls a gun out and holds it out.

"Get back from my bitch ole' man; Zach yells. Rave get your fat ass over here."

For Raven she couldn't see anything but she hears a loud bang and Mindbender drops to the floor and she sees Zach coming forward but he stops when he feels a hand grip his knee cap. Looking down he feels his leg give out and he falls to the floor. Mindbender punches him in the throat and he drops the gun and falls unconscious.

Raven faints and wakes up back in the hotel. Uncertain of where she was for a moment she panics but remembers the room. She looks around but Mindbender wasn't there. She hangs her head down to cry but the phone rings. In a panic she answers it.

"I'll be back soon; Mindbender says quickly. Don't worry my darling."

He hangs up the phone and Raven hangs the phone up promptly. She gets up and walks into the bathroom and undresses pees and then takes a shower. She was in for quite some time and she didn't hear Mindbender enter the room or the bathroom. He wipes the condensation off the shower door and startles her.

"I didn't mean to frighten you darling; he apologizes. I wanted to surprise you."

Raven turns the water off and slides the door open. Mindbender was wearing a hospital scrub set and his dress shoes. Raven thrusts her tiny body forward and hugs him. He finches from pain when her arm slaps the gunshot wound. Raven draws back quickly.

"I caused you pain again; she cries. I'm sorry, I didn't think Zach would've come out of hiding. He hurt you and it's my fault."

Tears were flowing from her eyes and her lip was quivering some much that she couldn't speak if she tired. She buries her face in his chest and he puts his arm around her. He walks her out to the bed and he sits her down. Raven looks up as he takes the scrub top off and she looks at the bandage. He was starting to bleed and he picks up a bag and walks to the bathroom and shuts the door. Raven looks at the secret room and contemplates leaving but Mindbender calls out to her.

"Raven; he calls. I need your help."

Raven walks to the door and opens it slowly looking inside as Mindbender was opening a suture kit.

"You popped a stitch my dear; Mindbender explains. I'll need you to hold the gauze in place until I thread the suture."

Raven reaches out and holds the gauze. It was slowly filling up and her hands were shaking as she felt faint from the sight of blood. Her face pales and she looks away.

"Raven you need to apply a little more pressure; Mindbender orders."

Suddenly he feels her grip lessen and then he hears a loud thud. He looks down and she was passed out on the floor.

"She doesn't do blood; Mindbender mumbles. So innocent."

He smiles through the pain as he fixes the stitches while watching Raven's breathing pattern. Once the wound was sutured he tightly fixes a new bandage over it and uses his foot to shake Raven. She looks up and he smiles at her.

"Its a good thing I'm no longer a practicing doctor; he jokes. I'm sure you wouldn't have enjoyed it."

Raven sits up he reaches out to her but she helps herself up.

"I just had one job to do; Raven sobs. I couldn't do it. I can't do anything right."

"Its ok; Mindbender replies. You just can't do blood. What do you do when it's your time of the month?"

"I'm fine with it; Raven answers. But this was my fault, I should have never agreed to helping Zach."

Raven leaves the bathroom and sits on the edge of the bed and hangs her head trying to hide her tears. Mindbender sits next to her and puts his arm around her.

"I'm not angry; he calmly tells her even though he did feel anger and pain building. Let it go before it eats us both. I'm sure the police will have tracked the limo driver after he took you back here so we need took get you out of here."

Raven looks up with a fearful look once again.

"Help me dress and pack; he continues. The sooner we get out of here the better."

Raven helps him dress and she goes to the secret room and opens the door and opens the front suitcase pocket up and she pulls out another change of clothes. She hadn't realized until that point that she was still in the nude. She dresses quickly and pulls out the suitcase out of the closet.

"Listen go straight to the parking garage; Mindbender suggests. Look down from the camera and don't make conversation with anyone but me. I'll meet you in just a few minutes ok."

Raven nodes and he leans in and kisses her.

"Go; Mindbender orders. Ten minutes ok. I'll call for a car and we'll be off."

Raven leaves the room and takes the elevator to the garage avoiding people and cameras. She waits outside and finally Mindbender meets her. Another limo drives up and the two get in quickly.

"Where to; Raven asks?"

"Anywhere but San Francisco; he replies."

The driver takes off and the two relax. Mindbender opens the mini bar and looks through the stash. He thumbs through the alcohol and takes out a single shot of vadka, opens it and downs it quickly. He cringes at the taste but he wanted something to take the edge off.

"How does Florida sound; Mindbender asks?"

"I've never been; Raven replies. I've never been outside of California."

Mindbender puts his arm around her pulling her tightly to his left side.

"It's warm there and the food is better; Mindbender says in a laid-back tone. I'm going to take a nap now."

Raven wiggles out of his grip and he gets comfortable for the long ride.