Getting to the meeting room, Finn was already there with Garcia. He noticed he had brought two of his daughters with him.
"What's this about?", he asked.
"My youngest has this fantasy about being normal. You know, having a regular job, living alone, and going to school", Garcia shrugged and brushed it off.
"Dad", the twin on the right scolded.
He sighed.
"What he's trying to say, Mr. Styles, is we need you to keep an eye on her", the other twin said.
AJ nodded.
"You want us to babysit her?", Finn asked.
The look on his face said it all.
"Exactly.", she said.
"No offense, Miss", he stopped.
"Brie and that's my twin Nikki", she said.
"Right, as I was saying. We aren't babysitters ma'am. Knowing that this is your dad, you should have known that by now", Finn said.
She smiled.
"I do know who you are, Mr. Balor. I also know what you do, because I do it too. Only my version is a little more killer. I've been in this business longer than you, so don't come at me with the, I'm a boss, attitude", she replied.
Garcia smirked.
"Look, we know you have lower rank men, have them do it and we will pay them.", Nikki said.
Brie slid a photo of Veronica over to them. Finn whistled.
"Are all your daughters this beautiful?", Finn asked.
"Beautiful and deadly. Want to see?", Brie said.
Finn smirked.
"I would actually", Finn replied.
Brie rolled her eyes.
"Do we have a deal?", Garcia asked.
AJ held his hand out and nodded.
"We do", he replied.
Garcia shook his hand and they stood. Finn staying close to Brie.
"I'll send you the names of the men so you can look into them. I know that if it was my daughter, I would want to know who was around her", AJ said.
Garcia nodded.
"But I don't fear for her safety, my daughter can take care of herself. Your men are just reporting her every move to me", Garcia said.
AJ chuckled.
"A dad's worry is never done", AJ said.
"Especially with five girls", Garcia replied.
He watched them get into their car and drive off.
"So who is the poor soul we are sticking to this girl?", Finn asked as they walked into the club lobby.
Customers were already glued to the strippers.
"I was thinking Kenny. He wants to move up in ranks, why not", AJ said.
Finn nodded.
"I like it. Do me a favor and tell the poor soul", Finn said, backing away before AJ could stop him.
He sighed.
AJ couldn't stop watching her. She was so beautiful and different from the women his age. He was in his early twenties and no way ready to settle down, but dating he was way passed ready for.
Karl nudged him.
"I see you eyeing my girl's best friend.", he said.
AJ chuckled and shook his head.
"I have no idea what you mean", he said.
"Oh come on, why else would you be here. For the same damn reason I am.", Karl said.
"Alright, she's cute. Now back off", AJ said.
Karl happily slapped his best friend's back. Casey looked over and blushed when she noticed AJ watching her.
"He hasn't taken his eyes off you since getting here", Trish teased.
"That doesn't mean anything", Casey said.
"Um, hello, yes it does. You can't tell me you don't want none of that ass", Trish said.
Casey laughed and shook her head at her friend. Trish winked.
"My parents aren't home, you are sleeping over. Ask him to stay and hang out after", Trish said, wiggling her brows.
Casey blushed.
"Oh come on Case, give him the whole damn meal. You know you want to", Trish said.
Karl came over and asked Trish to dance. She took his hand and went to the middle of the floor. She smiled at how happy her best friend was. She also noticed how out of place Karl and AJ looked in the sea of teenagers. Someone cleared their throat and she looked over.
"Would you like to dance?", he asked.
She smiled and nodded. He took her hand and pulled her to the floor. Spinning her before pulling her close and moving to the slow song.
"So um, Trish's parents aren't home", she suddenly said.
AJ raised a brow.
"If you were wondering. I'm sleeping in their guest bedroom", she continued.
She swallowed. Stop talking Casey.
"Are you, inviting me to stay the night?", he asked.
She opened her mouth to speak, but nothing came out. Oh, now you have nothing to say. He smiled.
"I mean, I'm not that kinda girl, I don't do this kind of thing", she quickly said.
He was going to reply to that, but she cut him off.
"I've never even had sex yet, I don't know why I mentioned anything", she said.
She blushed even more when she realized what she had just told him.
"Casey", he said.
She met his eyes.
"I'd love to stay", he said.
He leaned in and kissed her.
The next day, Casey went to the club. She thought she would have to wait for someone to help her find AJ, but looking at all the faces, nothing had changed.
"Mrs. Styles, welcome home", Gallows said, tipping his beer towards her.
She waved.
"Casey", Lita ran over and hugged her.
"Hey Lita, still stripping?", she asked.
"No. Got bumped up. I take care of the girls who, well go out, you know", she said.
"Still doing that huh", Casey said.
"Its good money, Case. For some of us, its not so easy getting a regular job. This puts money on the table for me and my kid", Lita said.
Casey sighed.
"I'm sorry, I know.", she said.
Lita nodded and walked passed her.
"There she is", Finn said, walking over to hug her.
"Hi Finn", she replied.
"Boss man is in his office. We all missed you by the way. Don't leave us again", Finn said.
She didn't want to say anything to that. She wasn't even sure if she was going to stay for good.
"His office is still upstairs?", she asked.
He nodded.
"First door on the left", he said.
She made her way to the stairs. Everyone she passed waved or hugged her. Finding his office, she knocked and the door opened.
A face she didn't know.
"Kenny, this is my wife, Casey Styles. Case, this is Kenny Omega", AJ introduced.
They shook hands.
"Its nice to finally meet you. You're a superstar around here, Mrs. Styles.", Kenny said.
"Its nice to meet you too", she replied.
"Alright, Kenny, she should be moving in tomorrow. Find a way to befriend her, take Matt and Nick with you. Keep a close eye on her and report to me at the end of the day. Garcia is going to pay you for keeping an eye on her", AJ said.
Kenny nodded.
"You can count on me", he said, before walking out.
AJ sat and looked at Casey.
"Garcia. As in drug Kingpin, Garcia?", she asked.
AJ nodded.
"His youngest is moving into town and he wants extra protection on her", he answered.
Casey nodded. AJ always told her as much as she could know when it came to work.
"I didn't realize you were into the security business now", she said.
He raised a brow.
"Lower rank", he replied.
"Right. What does he get if the girl stays in one piece?", she asked.
He shrugged and shuffled papers.
"Money, and maybe a seat at my table", he replied.
"Of course", she mumbled.
He put the papers away and looked up.
"You look beautiful", he said.
She blushed.
"Thanks", she mumbled.
"Come on, where do you want to go?", he asked.
She sat up.
"Okay, we don't have time for this. We need to talk, and I mean really talk", she said.
He stood.
"That's what dinner is for. Now lets go", he said, holding his hand out to her.
She stood and fixed her dress, setting his arm around her waist.
"How about Reigns?", he asked.
She nodded. It was in the next town, but this gave them time to talk in the car alone.
"Jimmy and Jey took it over, the food is still good though", AJ said.
"And you are still on good terms with the Reigns family?", she asked.
"Yes. We trade every now and then", he said.
Getting out to the front, a limo was waiting. They got in and she whistled.
"Fancy", she said.
"Only the best for you", he replied, taking her hand.
"So, where should we start?", she asked.
"How about why you didn't call", he said.
"AJ", she sighed.
"You wanted to talk Case. We'll take turns", he said.
She nodded.
Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate it.