Three Years Ago

'Tragedy seemed to be following the family' Olivia thought as they watched their father's coffin sink into the earth. Just one year ago they had been at this very same sight, watching their mother go into the grave that was now next to their father. Olivia had leaned her head on Jack's shoulder. They listened as a man in black recited a prayer from the bible and blessed the grave. People began to depart, giving their last condolences.

"You don't have to go to the luncheon if you don't want to." Jack told Olivia once the last guest had drove off in their car. Olivia shook her head.

"I'm okay." She said. "I'd rather be with you then by myself."


Present Day

"You okay?" Danny knocked on Olivia's door. She had been sitting at the window since Danny had told her. After her tantrum on the floor, she got up, walked to her room and slammed the door. They didn't see her for an hour or so. Danny and Merritt knew they had to release the video soon but they need Olivia there as well. Of course, they didn't want to rush her into it right away, she had a right to mourn. But she hadn't eaten all day and Danny was trying his best to comfort her, even though his lack of emotional capability was making it quite difficult.

Olivia didn't turn towards him, she just kept her eyes on the window. She remember staring out the window at the Aria, reminiscing about their parents wanting a view like this.

"Did you know my parents died a year apart from each other?" She stated boldly. Danny wasn't really sure where she was going with this.

"No I didn't…" Danny said, playing along. He set down the plate of take out and walked over to her, stopping just a couple of feet away from her.

Olivia took a deep breath. "My dad promised after my mom died that we would always be together...that was the first time I think he ever lied to me."

From the year he has known Olivia he knew much of her and Jack's past. What they were doing before their encounter, how they lived, made money, etc. But Danny didn't know much about her family life. When they had met, he knew that their parents were no longer in the picture but he didn't know the extent as to why. He was aware the mother had health issues but as for the father….it seemed too sore of a subject to talk about.

"He said that we would always be together." She continued. Olivia faced Danny fully. "That we would always be there for each other and that us being together will keep the memory of my mother alive...What a lie that was." Olivia bit down on her words and Danny flinched at her bitter tone. Danny wasn't really sure what to do in this situation, he just stared at her with his big brown eyes and tried to understand what she was getting at.

"And then when my dad died...Jack was all I had left." Olivia admitted. Danny sat down next to Olivia. "What am I gonna do now that he's gone?"

"He's not gone." Danny started. "He's just...in...a...better place?" Danny knew it was incredibly cliche but it was the only thing he could think of that would sound remotely sympathetic. Olivia looked at him, quirked an eyebrow and bursted into a fit of giggles.

"That has got to be the most cliche thing you have ever said." A brief smile grazed across her lips. Danny looked away from her, blushing deeply and let out a low chuckle.

"Ya I guess it was…"

A comfortable silence fell over them, during which Olivia leaned her body into Danny. He jumped becoming as a stiff. He was uncertain what to do for a couple of moments before his arm tenderly reach over and laid limp on Olivia's shoulder. A couple of moments later, Merritt tapped lightly on the door. The two turned their heads towards him but unlike other times, they didn't pull away from each other.

"Hey, um, we gotta get the video up soon before, the...you know." Merritt scratched the back of his head awkwardly, not really sure what to say.

"Oh ya." Danny said, looking back at Olivia, 'We should probably go do that...if you're up for it." Olivia nodded.

"Ya, I think it's what Jack would have wanted."


"Look." Fuller shoved a tablet into Rhodes' hand. "Office just called with this. Horsemen posted it to Youtube 20 minutes ago." Rhodes looked at Fuller extremely confused but reluctantly clicked play on the video.

Danny, Merritt and Olivia sat on a old leather couch, nothing behind them but a cement wall. Danny was speaking.

"The point of why we're here is to say that we are not...we can not quit now. We've started something bigger than all of us. We have to finish it." Danny warned the audience but Rhodes knew the message was meant for the FBI. They were calling war, one final showdown to end it all.

"Remember the name Jack Wilder when you see us live, 5 Pointz, Queens, 7:00 pm." Olivia stated, the tears and quiver in her voice gone and replaced with a slight vengeful tone. The video went black shortly afterwards.

"Their show is in a half an hour. It's exactly where we're headed." Rhode's boss stated, beginning to round up the troops.

"I don't know boss. I don't wanna be the naysayer, but these guys are kinda tricky." Rhode's boss looked at him like he was an ignorant child.

"Rhodes, they're entertainers."