"Absolutely not. No, I just got her back", Karl said.
Veronica had just explained to them what she was doing and why. AJ looked like he wanted to decline that offer as well.
"You can't give her the kind of help she needs. She doesn't trust men", Veronica said.
Karl paced. Veronica looked at AJ.
"Your wife might say she is fine, but she isn't. I see the fear, I heard her worries. My sisters and I know what we are doing, we do it all the time after we rescue women like Trish", Veronica said.
She crossed her arms over her chest.
"Do you want your wives back, yes or no?", she asked.
AJ looked at Karl.
"Don't make me point my gun at you again", she said.
AJ chuckled.
"Give us a second, Ronnie", AJ said.
She nodded.
"With or without your permission, I am taking them", she said, before walking out of the office.
Karl looked at AJ.
"I know Karl, but she is right. We can't help them, we don't know what they went through. The Garcia sisters specialize in this.", AJ said.
Karl let himself fall into a chair.
"You trust me, right?", AJ asked.
"Of course I do", he replied.
"Then trust me now.", AJ said.
Karl sighed, but nodded.
"We are doing the right thing, for them", AJ said.
They walked out. Casey went over to AJ and he kissed her.
"I should have asked how you were when you got back. How your mental state was.", he said softly, kissing the side of her head.
"You want kids, I wanted kids before all this. I just have this fear and, maybe they can help, I don't know, I just need to try.", she whispered.
He nodded.
"I will be here when you get back, and no matter what you decide, I love you", he said.
She smiled and nodded.
"I love you too", she whispered.
Karl had gone over to Trish. She was scratching her arm and biting her lip. He sat beside her, but not too close.
"They are going to take care of you hun. I promise. I am so happy you're alive", he said, tears welling up in his eyes.
She smiled softly.
"You've changed so much", she whispered.
He chuckled and nodded, rubbing his cheek.
"Old age", he joked.
"But still so handsome", she replied, her hand shook as she reached out and touched his cheek.
"I missed you", he cried, tears finally falling.
"I missed you too. I knew you would come for me, you never gave up", she replied.
"Never my love, and I promise you, I will get Ric for what he did.", he said.
She smiled sweetly at him.
"Ready?", Veronica asked.
Trish smiled at her and nodded. She held her hand out and Trish took it.
"I'll be here when you get back", Karl said.
Trish looked at Veronica before she moved towards Karl and wrapped her arms around him.
"Slowly", Veronica whispered to him.
Karl carefully and slowly hugged her back. He noticed Trish stiffen, shaking a bit.
"I love you, see you soon", he whispered.
Trish smiled and nodded.
"Soon", she replied.
Casey took Trish's hand. Veronica looked at Karl.
"We are going to get her back for you. Just keep in mind that she will still be a bit different. She's going to have moments, and you just need to understand. Don't touch her, don't say anything, just be there", Veronica said.
Karl nodded. AJ gestured to Finn.
"Since you aren't staying in Mexico, I spoke to your dad. Finn will be going every few weeks to check on the ladies. Take and bring them stuff", AJ said.
Veronica nodded. Finn stood beside her.
"Ready princess", Finn said.
She rolled her eyes.
"Don't call me that", she replied, before walking towards the waiting car.
Finn chuckled.
Casey woke up in a cold sweat. Her breathing was heavy, she brushed her hair back. It was the same nightmare every time. She and Trish in the cell, countless men coming in and out.
They never took Casey, but they always dragged Trish out. She could hear her friend screaming for her to help. So many different things going through her head at what they were doing to her friend.
Ric would come for her, but before anything could be done, she woke up. Needing water, she stood and walked to her kitchen. Grabbing a bottle out of the fridge and taking a long drink.
She checked the windows, then her door. She knew she wouldn't be able to get back to sleep, so she sat in her living room, in the dark. Her phone suddenly rang, making her jump. It was late. She grabbed it and noticed it was her grandma.
"Hello", she answered.
Her grandma sniffled and cried. That scared Casey.
"Grandma, what's wrong?", she asked.
"Your grandfather, he…", her grandma stopped.
Casey finished her grandma's sentence.
"I'm on my way", she whispered, before hanging up.
Getting to Mexico, Veronica dropped Casey, Finn, and Trish off with her family.
"I thought you wanted out of this life, yet here you are", Melina smirked.
"I'm only dropping them off. We help women, remember. For mom", Veronica replied.
Melina nodded.
"Brie, Nikki, take them to their room", Melina said.
The twins nodded. Melina looked over Finn.
"He is here for?", Melina asked.
"Check in, Casey and Trish's needs.", Veronica shrugged.
Melina nodded.
"Dad wants a word", she said.
Veronica groaned.
"I was hoping to avoid it. Where is he?", she asked.
"Out back", Melina replied.
Veronica made her way to the back. Finding her dad by the pool under the shade.
"This doesn't mean I'm coming home", Veronica said, before he could speak.
"Didn't think so.", he smiled.
"I'm only staying the night", she said.
"That's fine. Any problems?", he said.
"No. I check in with Melina like you ask", she replied.
"I know, she tells me", he nodded.
"Anything else?", she asked.
"We miss you around here, my baby", he said.
"I miss everyone too", she replied.
He smiled.
"Go and make sure your friends are settled and get ready for dinner", he said.
"Yes sir", she replied.
She had her grandfather moved out of town so she could see him. She knew that if she stepped foot in that town, he would know. Casey and her grandmother said goodbye to him together.
"I should go and take care of the bill", Casey said softly.
"No need, AJ did it already", her grandma said.
"What?", she asked.
"He took care of it. Said if we needed anything else, just to call.", she replied.
"We shouldn't be taking money from him anymore", Casey replied.
"Why not? He's your husband", her grandma replied.
Casey forgot her grandma didn't know.
"I know, its just, I feel bad for taking it", she replied.
"I understand", her grandma nodded.
Casey bent down and took her grandma's hand.
"Why don't you come with me? I have that extra bedroom in my apartment", she said.
Her grandma smiled at her.
"Thanks, but no thanks. I am not ready to leave him", her grandma replied.
Casey nodded.
"Okay", she replied, kissing her grandma's head.
Veronica was leaving.
"They are going to teach you how to fight. That way you two could defend yourselves.", Veronica said.
"Yeah, Bayley filled me in", Casey replied.
Finn was staying with them for a few more days. Which Brie was okay with.
"Let me know how she does", Veronica said to Nikki.
"I will. Its going to be a tough few first weeks. Getting her clean and keeping her that way", Nikki said.
"You could do it, we've done it before", Veronica said.
Veronica waved as the driver took her to where the jet was waiting. Casey looked at the sisters.
"So, where do we start?", Casey asked.
"The twins are taking Trish to the safe room. She needs more help. You, Bayley, and I will be training. You will learn how to fight and use a gun. No one will ever make you feel weak again", Melina said.
Akam and Rezar were strapped to chairs in the middle of the warehouse. Dean handed Roman a knife. Sika walked up to both men. Slapping them across their faces.
"Make it hurt, Roman", Sika said.
Roman rolled his shoulders back and nodded.
"You know I will", he replied.
Sika and Afa left, Roman cut Rezar's chest, from his left shoulder to his ribs on the right side.
Rezar groaned and panted from the pain.
"My brothers needed punching bags, thanks for volunteering", Roman smirked.
Dean and Seth each stood in front of them. Roman sat back and watched as they beat up Rezar and Akam.
"You'll be begging for a quick death soon, but we won't give you that. It will hurt till your very last breath", Roman said.