As Karl walked back into the room, it went quiet. He froze and looked at each of their faces.
"What?", he asked.
"Leave us. Tama, Finn, stay.", AJ said.
Everyone else left. AJ gestured for Karl to sit. He shook his head no and pushed his hands into his pockets.
"What does he want in exchange for his permission?", Karl asked, knowing the drill.
"Only to choose", AJ said.
Karl was confused.
"Choose, choose what?", he asked.
AJ didn't need to say anything else. Karl knew just by looking at his face.
"Fuck that. Trish is my wife, you can't just expect me to leave her there. I will go and get her, with or without you", Karl shouted.
He was about to walk out.
"Sit down", Finn shouted.
Karl closed the door again, before taking a seat.
"You really think we would do that? Leave her behind. If it was my wife, you would back me and follow me to the ends of the earth till I got her back. Right?", AJ said.
Karl nodded.
"We are going to get her, but know that this means Ric will get away", Tama said.
"We found him once, we'll do it again. Garcia is looking for him too, its only a matter of time one of us finds him", Karl said.
AJ smirked and nodded.
"Now, he just needs to approve the Bloodline", AJ said.
Veronica didn't realize how stressful nursing school would be. Several times she almost stabbed her partner for making her feel stupid.
Veronica rolled her eyes. A black suv pulled up in front of her. The window rolled down and her dad smiled at her.
"Get in, we are going to lunch", he said.
She sighed and did as he said. Her sisters smiled at her.
"You didn't call this morning", he said, looking out the window.
"I called Brie, I didn't have time to talk. I was running late", she answered.
He nodded.
"How's school?", he asked.
"Are you really interested?", she asked.
Melina elbowed him.
"Of course. Whatever makes you happy.", he replied.
She had chosen a school out of Bullet Club territory, in case this happened. She knew her father well.
"I hate my partner, I really want to stab her in the throat for being a know it all. Treats me like a child", she replied.
Her sisters chuckled. Her dad smirked.
"Let me know if you do, I can have the crew clean it up", he said.
"I bet you would", she replied.
"Ronnie", he started.
"Why are you here? Obviously its business since you brought them", she said.
"Bullet Club has asked for our help. We made them an offer, we are awaiting their call", Melina answered.
"So why are you driving in the direction of the Bloodline?", she asked.
"Sika has offered Bullet Club a few more men. Men Ric doesn't know", Nikki answered.
"So they could end up just like Rosey", Veronica mumbled.
"Rosey knew what he was doing. He came to us willingly. Don't blame dad for doing his job", Melina said.
"I'm out, just leave me here", Veronica said.
"No, you are apart of this family, and this family is going to see the Bloodline", her dad said.
"I said, I. Am. Out. Now stop the damn car or so help me, I will shoot the damn driver", Veronica growled.
Her dad sent a nod to the driver and he pulled over. She grabbed her bag and started back to school for her car. Melina got out of the car.
"Ron", Melina shouted.
She stopped and faced her sister.
"In this family, you are never out. You remember that", she said.
Veronica continued walking. Melina sighed and got back in the car.
"I told you to leave her be. You're just pissing her off more by trying to force her. She isn't like us", Melina said.
"She has no choice", her dad said.
Hearing a honk, Veronica stopped as a car pulled up beside her. Casey smiled at her.
"Hey, what are you doing walking? Why aren't you in school?", she asked.
"Had to deal with a family issue", she replied.
Casey nodded.
"Want a ride back?", she asked.
Veronica nodded and got in. Casey smiled at her.
"What's with the boxes?", Veronica asked.
"Oh, I'm moving back into my house. Also moving my grandma in with us", Casey replied.
Veronica nodded.
"Kids?", she asked.
"No. We've talked about it, but I don't know.", Casey replied.
Veronica nodded.
"His life can be hectic, scary, and dangerous. Really dangerous", Veronica said.
"And he doesn't get that. He says he does, but…", she sighed.
Veronica looked over at her.
"I want kids", she said.
Casey was surprised by that, especially since her life was way more dangerous. She shrugged.
"I know it must sound weird coming from me. Heck I don't even know if I would be a good mom. I didn't have one, unless you count my older sisters. Even then it was different. The way I grew up was different", Veronica said.
Casey could hear the loneliness behind her words.
"Anyway, if my dad could raise five girls on his own, I think you can raise one, or as many as you two want", Veronica said.
Casey laughed softly.
"Whether he's a crime boss or not, kids are always scary. There will always be danger. I don't want to scare you, but kids get kidnapped all the time, and their families aren't like ours.", Veronica said.
"You had me there Ronnie and then you lost me with the last part.", Casey said.
"Sorry, I'm not good at girl talk, or making anyone feel less scared. I was just being honest.", Veronica said.
Casey smiled.
"I know, I like that about you.", Casey said.
They pulled into the school's parking lot. Before Veronica got off, she looked at Casey.
"Do you trust him to protect you?", she asked.
"Yes", Casey replied.
"Then trust him to protect you and your kids", she said.
Casey nodded.
"Thanks", Veronica said.
"Anytime", she replied.
Veronica needed to let off some steam. She walked over to Kenny's car. He smiled.
"Hey babe", he said.
"Don't call me that if you still want to have sex with me", she said.
"Is that an offer?", he asked.
Veronica went towards her building. He jumped out of his car and followed after her. Putting his hands on her hips, she removed them.
"Don't", she said.
He nodded. Getting into her apartment, she pulled him in and kissed him. He moaned before lifting her and taking her to her room. Laying her back, she quickly turned them, so she was on top.
"Who pissed you off today?", he chuckled.
They quickly undressed, he kept trying to lay her back, but she would stop him. She was pretty strong for a woman. She placed her hands on his chest as she rode him.
"Damn, fuck", Kenny panted.
Her hips circled and moved roughly against him. Grabbing his hands, she pinned them above his head.
"Don't touch me", she panted.
"Yes ma'am", he replied.
She arched herself back as they both came undone. She looked down at him, a satisfied look on his face.
She patted his chest.
"Good job", she said, climbing off him.
He chuckled.
"You're so sweet to me.", he said.
She stood, naked as the day she was born. He noticed a few scars on her side.
"Pissed dad off", he joked, as he ran his finger over it.
"No. My sister", she replied.
His smile slipped.
"That's a joke right?", he asked, sitting up.
"No", she replied, slipping on a long tshirt.
He stood and cupped her face.
"What are we doing?", he asked.
She raised a brow.
"Oh god, if you tell me you love me right now, I will vomit", she said, moving away from him.
"Obviously no one ever has", he shot back.
"I don't care", she replied, about to walk out of the room.
He grabbed her and spun her around, pinning her against the wall. She got out of his grip and hit pressure points, causing him to lose feeling in his hands.
He shook them out. Meeting her eyes.
"You should. All I'm trying to do, is help you. You don't know how to be around people, how to talk to them.", Kenny said.
"And you want to help me?", she asked.
He shrugged.
"Why not?", he asked.
AJ had furnished the house, some things were still in boxes needing to be unpacked. AJ's wandering hands, forced them to stop and making love. Not like Casey was fighting it.
They were kissing when Karl and Trish ran in. Casey gasped and covered her body.
"Sorry boss, I tried to stop her", Karl said, covering his eyes.
"Look Case", Trish said, showing them her engagement ring.
"Oh, look how beautiful. Congrats", Casey said.
AJ cleared his throat.
"We were sort of in the middle of something", he said.
Casey blushed and kissed his cheek.
"Of course, so sorry", Trish said, pulling Karl out with her.
He bumped into the wall, making Casey laugh. Trish closed the door.
"Shouldn't have to lock the door in my damn house, but now I know better", he said.
Casey straddled him.
"Now, where were we?", she asked.
"If that was us, what would you say?", he asked, catching her off guard.
"What?", she asked.
"You graduated. Moving in the next few days", he shrugged.
"Married?", she asked, moving off of him.
He nodded.
"That's a big step", she said.
He grabbed his pants and pulled out the small box.
"Like I've said before, you are the love of my life. I knew it from the second I met you", he said, opening the box.
She gasped.
"The boss needs a wife. A queen.", he said.
Without giving her the chance to answer, he placed the ring on her finger. She bit her lip and met his eyes.
"Casey Styles has a nice ring to it", she giggled.
He kissed her.
"It does", he replied.
A/N:Hope everyone has a Happy New Year!