Kenny sat across from him.
"You understand why it wasn't okay to speak up the way that you did, don't you?", AJ asked.
"Yes sir, and I apologize. I just don't like that they were being cocky. They don't even have a seat like Bullet Club does and they were trying to make the rules here", Kenny said.
"But they do have a seat, its just vacant right now. Roman will be boss and you need to remember that. Disrespecting him, he has a right to ask for your blood", AJ said.
Kenny nodded.
"Know your place, or I will show you it", AJ said, before leaving.
"Everything okay?", Finn asked, as he followed AJ to the office.
"Hopefully. I don't want to be that guy again, but if he speaks over me again, we might just have too", AJ said.
"Or you could let me handle it. You don't have to get your hands dirty like last time. I know Casey doesn't like it", Finn replied.
"We'll take Matt and Nick with us, leave Kenny behind as punishment.", AJ said.
"I'll break the news to him", Finn said, leaving the office.
Casey was getting ready to celebrate Trish's birthday. She had said nothing big, just a few girlfriends bar hopping around town. Casey looked over her outfit in the mirror.
"Don't even need to try, you look beautiful all the time", AJ said.
Casey blushed.
"Are you sure this is a good idea? At least take an escort, one", AJ said.
Casey rolled her eyes and grabbed her purse to make sure she had what she needed inside.
"We will be fine. We are only going to bars around town, promise. Karl already gave Trish the speech", Casey said.
"At least let the escort be the driver", AJ tried to reason.
"Baby, trust me", she said, wrapping her arms around AJ's neck.
He sighed and nodded.
"Call me if anything happens or feels off, okay.", he said.
She kissed him.
"Promise.", she replied.
Someone knocked at their front door.
"Be ready for me tonight, because I won't be letting you out of this bed till the next morning", she winked.
He licked his lips.
"Have fun", he said.
She waved as she opened the door and hugged Trish. The limo had a few other of their friends inside.
"Love you", Casey shouted towards him.
"Love you more my Queen", he replied.
"I want to go", Casey said as they were getting ready for bed.
AJ chuckled.
"Absolutely not. I just got you back", AJ said.
"She is my friend, I need to be there", Casey said.
"I know she is your friend, but I can't risk something happening to you, distracting me from saving her", AJ said, hoping she would drop it.
Casey chewed on her bottom lip. She perked up and smiled.
"What if I can get my own guard to watch me? I can wait at the hotel or in the car", Casey said.
"Case", he sighed and rubbed his eyes.
She sat on her knees and placed her hands against his chest.
"Please hun, I just need to see her for myself.", she said softly.
He swallowed and nodded.
"Fine. Who do you have in mind?", he asked.
She smiled.
"Veronica Garcia", she replied.
After what happened with AJ, Kenny needed a distraction. Veronica had wanted to have sex, but Kenny declined.
"So then what are we doing?", she asked.
"Get your shoes on, let's go out", he said.
She sighed.
"I don't do out", she replied.
"This is what couples do, they go out from time to time. Sex isn't the only thing that matters in a relationship", he said.
"Are you sure you're a man? And we aren't a couple. I never agreed to be your girlfriend", she replied.
He met her eyes. She was his ticket in with Garcia. If he became her end game, he had a secure seat. He wouldn't have to do what AJ or Roman said.
He would be their boss.
"Look, I didn't mean to hurt your pride or whatever, but you don't want to be in a relationship with me. You seem like a good man, too good for me despite your job", she said.
He stood and cupped her face.
"Then who better to be in a relationship with than someone who knows what this life is like", he replied.
She backed away from him.
"That's the thing, I don't want that life. I want normal, or as normal as I can get.", she said.
He nodded.
"I can see why you would. This life is hard, being the daughter of the King must be harder. Living up to what is expected of you", he said.
She nodded.
"My sisters don't get that", she mumbled.
He took her hands in his.
"Give me a chance, I can try my hardest to give you as normal a life as I can give. Or at least a bit less hectic than with your dad", he said.
"Fine", she shrugged.
He smiled and leaned down to kiss her. She didn't pull away or lean in.
"Such a newbie at this, at least meet me half way", he whispered.
She rolled her eyes and leaned in, kissing him gently. She pulled away.
"Satisfied?", she asked, after pulling away.
"You'll get use to this. Slowly, but I will get you to normal", he chuckled.
She nodded.
Casey decided that since Trish and the other girls were getting trashed, she would only drink a bit so she could keep an eye on her friends.
She laughed as Trish danced with a few of the girls. This was the third bar they hit. Trish went over to her and hugged her.
"I love you so much, you have no idea.", Trish slurred.
"Oh I know", Casey replied.
"You know, can I tell you a secret?", Trish asked.
Casey nodded.
"Of course you can", Casey replied.
"The reason I wanted to party so hard this weekend is because Karl and I want to start trying", Trish said.
"For a baby?", Casey asked.
Trish chuckled.
"No Case, a puppy", she replied.
"You know what I meant. Its just, really? You want to bring a baby into this life", Casey said.
"There is nothing wrong with this life. He makes me happy, he loves me, I love him. I'm ready, I've been ready for a while now.", Trish said.
Casey smiled, she was happy for her friend.
"Well, you will make a great mom", Casey said, hugging Trish.
"Who knows, maybe you and AJ will be right behind us. Our kids can grow up together and be best friends", Trish said.
"Maybe", Casey replied.
Before Trish could ask her about that maybe, the lights went out in the bar. Something hit the floor and smoke surrounded them.
"Trish?", Casey called.
"I'm right here.", she replied, reaching out to grab Casey's hand.
Casey pulled her phone out and hit AJ's phone. Someone hit the back of her head and she dropped it.
"Casey", Trish gasped.
That was the last thing Casey remembered before waking up in a dark cell with Trish.
"What am I doing here? I have class in a few minutes", Veronica said.
"I know you said you wanted to stay out of this, but…", she chuckled, cutting him off.
"Don't even say it", she said.
"My wife trusts you, I trust you. You don't have to do much but guard her. Me and my guys will do the rest", AJ said.
Veronica crossed her arms over her chest.
"Did my dad approve?", she asked.
AJ cleared his throat.
"He doesn't know", he replied.
"If he finds out, you will be in a lot of trouble. Not me, you", she said.
AJ nodded.
"I am willing to take that chance if it means that my wife is safe", AJ said.
Veronica looked at Kenny. He nodded.
"Fine", she mumbled.
"Thank you", AJ said.
"Yeah", she replied, before leaving.
Kenny went over to AJ.
"Told you I was a good influence on her", he said.
"If Garcia finds out that you are fucking his daughter, its your balls", AJ said.
"She won't let anything happen to me. This is good for us and Bullet Club.", Kenny said.
"You don't know Garcia, Omega. Watch yourself", AJ warned.
"Who knows, maybe one day he'll leave his seat to one of his sons in law, Bullet Club at the head of the table. Can you picture it?", Kenny chuckled, before walking away.
"He is going to get us killed", Finn mumbled.
"Keep an eye on him and Veronica", AJ said.
"I have Jay on it", Finn replied.
"Good, the last thing we need is fucking up our relationship with Garcia because Kenny wants to get that seat.", AJ said.
Finn nodded.