Karl was given strict rules to follow while Trish got use to being back home.
"Don't touch her without her seeing you wanting to touch her. Even if it's just a tap on her arm. There is still a strong possibility she could lash out.", Brie said.
Karl had nodded.
"And don't you dare pressure her into having sex. I doubt she will for a long while, but if she initiates it, go ahead and go along with it. If she pushes you away during the moment, let her. Don't make her feel bad for it", Nikki added.
"I wouldn't force her, ever", he replied.
"Don't bring drugs or alcohol around her, she's an addict", Bayley reminded.
"I don't do drugs. Drinking won't be done around her. I've removed any sort of over the counter drug from my home as well", Karl let them know.
"Good. If she doesn't feel well some time down the line, call us.", Brie said.
"Yeah, one of us will go down to see her", Nikki said.
He nodded.
"If anything does down and she askes for a gun, you give it. Trust us, she can take care of herself now", Bayley said.
"Veronica told me", he said.
"And if she askes you to bring her back because she's not ready, you will bring her back. She is safer here than at any rehab center", Nikki said.
"I will. I trust her with you ladies, I know she will find the help she needs", Karl said.
The twins and Bayley nodded. Trish walked over with her bag, Karl took it. She hugged the girls.
"Thank you, for giving me my life back", she said.
"We didn't give it back, you took it back. You found your voice and your strength. Don't ever let anyone take it again", Melina said to her.
She nodded.
"I won't", she replied.
She took Karl's hand while Casey said goodbye to the girls too.
"Talk to him", Melina whispered to her.
Casey nodded. There were a few things Casey had made final decisions on and she hoped AJ would back her, or at least want to try to discuss it and come to an agreement of sorts.
"And tell my little sister to call home before my dad goes and gets her", Melina said.
"Will do", AJ nodded.
Getting back home, it was late and she knew her grandma would be asleep. She would have to wait till morning to see her. AJ had let her know how she was doing and when she would call home, he would let her stay on the phone for hours with her.
Even if that meant he didn't get to talk to her that day.
"Not much has changed", AJ chuckled.
"That's okay, it's good to come home knowing it's still the same.", she replied.
She set her bag in their closet and they both started getting ready for bed.
"There are a few things I have to handle out of town, but if you want me to stay, I will. Tama and Jay can handle it", he said.
"Is this about the list of people Trish named?", she asked.
He nodded.
"Asked if I can take care of them. I said yes, they were associated with Ric", he said.
"You should interrogate them, maybe they know where he could be", she suggested.
"I didn't think of that. I will do it", he nodded.
"I'll be fine, besides my grandma will be here.", she said.
Laying in bed, she rested her head on his shoulder.
"I really missed you", she whispered.
He kissed the top of her head.
"I missed you too babe", he replied.
Veronica woke up to something brushing her arm and whining. She sat up and noticed the small ball of fur.
"Kenny, there's a rat in the bed", she shouted.
The little thing sat and wagged it's small tail. Kenny came into the room and chuckled.
"Not a rat, our puppy. Surprise", he said.
She raised a brow.
"A puppy?", she asked.
He nodded.
"It's a girl, so you can name her whatever you like", he said, playing with the puppy.
"Get rid of it", she said, standing and making her way to the bathroom.
"But babe…", he started, picking up the wiggling puppy.
"Kenny, get rid of it", she said through the closed door.
"You don't like dogs?", he asked, as he heard her wash her hands.
"I like dogs, I just don't have time for one", she replied, walking out and getting ready for the day.
He nodded.
"Can we at least keep her here till we find somewhere for her?", he asked.
She nodded.
"A week, if you don't find it someone, it's out on the street", she said, grabbing her bag and walking out.
Kenny sighed and lifted the puppy to face him.
"Its not you, but I'm hoping you can help me bring down that hard exterior", he said softly.
The puppy licked his nose and wagged it's small tail happily.
Her phone kept going off and she knew it was one of her sisters or her dad. Getting to school, a black SUV was parked by the entrance.
She sighed. The window rolled down and AJ smiled.
"You didn't bring Casey with you?", she asked.
"Get in", he said.
"I'm going to be late", she pointed out.
"Get in before your dad kills me and you", he said.
She rolled her eyes and got in. She slammed the door before he faced her.
"Your sister wants you to call her before they send an army in search of you. I would really like it if that didn't happen.", AJ said.
"Yeah, I'll call after class", she replied.
"Good. Casey says hello and hopes to see you later. Why don't you come over for dinner, bring Kenny", he said.
"I'll tell him", she mumbled.
"Did you like your surprise?", he asked with a smirk.
She chuckled.
"He shouldn't have done that, now we have to get rid of it.", she replied.
"Why? It's a puppy. At least try it out. Normal people have dogs. Isn't that what you want? To be normal.", he said.
"Have you met me? Dogs need all kinds of attention and love, something I can't give it. It will just be sitting there, maybe I forget to feed it", she said.
He laughed.
"Man, your dad messed you up.", he said.
She quickly looked at him.
"No he didn't, because I can defend myself if need be. I can kill someone and walk away, go home, make dinner and sleep well at night. In our life its necessary.", she said.
He nodded.
"Our normal", he mumbled.
She nodded.
"Sadly", she replied.
She grabbed her bag.
"Well, I need to get to class. I'll call my sister after.", she said.
He nodded and watched her get off his car. They drove to Reigns territory. They were met outside a warehouse by Roman and Sika.
"Its good to see you again", AJ said, shaking their hands.
"Garcia called and said you might be stopping by. Said a few gentlemen they were looking for lived around town.", Sika said.
AJ nodded and handed the photos to the men.
"I know where they live. If we would have known what business they were in, we would have taken care of it a long time ago", Roman said.
"I know and so does Garcia. Trust me, some of the names he emailed me, surprised me big time.", AJ said.
Roman and Sika nodded.
"Please come in, we were just in the middle of something", Sika said.
AJ nodded and walked in behind them. It smelled like something was rotting and he had a pretty good clue what it was. AJ saw the two men strapped to the chairs.
"You still have them alive?", he asked, looking at Roman.
Roman smirked.
"We figured, after we got the email. Since they liked kidnapping women and young girls, that they would like a taste of it.", Roman said, smirking down at the beat up men.
The two men looked ready to die, their eyes pleading to end it now. He knew Roman wasn't going to let them off that easily.
"Trish was kidnapped for almost sixteen years, tortured.", AJ said.
The two guys started crying. Dean slapped one of the guys.
"Oh come on, you two won't make it that long. Let's admit that now you shit", Dean said.
AJ chuckled.
"I think Garcia would like things to be handled this way. Give them what they dish out", AJ said.
Roman nodded.
"Will do", he said.
"Oh by the way, Garcia liked you guys. Look for more business with him in the future.", AJ said.
He could tell Roman got excited about it. He knew how badly he wanted to prove himself and get the seat back for his family.
"I'm assuming something is up", Sika said.
AJ sighed.
"His youngest is staying in my territory. She wants as normal of a life as she can get. She has a job, going to school, and living on her own.", AJ filled them in.
Roman crossed his arms over his chest.
"So what's the problem?", Roman asked.
"He wants her to check in with him every second of every day, especially since Ric is out there and took a liking to her.", AJ said.
"And she's not doing as he said", Sika nodded.
AJ nodded too.
"Just, expect a call or a visit in the next few months", AJ said.
Roman nodded.
When Veronica got home, the tiny puppy was placed in a corner blocked by a baby gate. Her little tail wagging, happy someone was home. Kenny had placed water and some food for her.
"I guess it wouldn't hurt to give you a chance", she mumbled, placing her bag on the counter.
She walked over to the gate and lifted the puppy out. The front door opened and Kenny smiled.
"I knew you would warm up to her. She still needs a name, you know", he said.
"Her name is Sadie", she said.
Kenny nodded.
"I like it", he said.
She held the puppy close to her chest. The little dog licking her fingers happily.
"So, since I have you in a good mood, can I run something by you?", he asked.
"Sure", she nodded, crossing her legs as she sat on the couch.
Sadie in her lap, biting her fingers now.
"What do you think about me running the club?", he asked.
"What club?", she asked.
"Bullet Club", he answered.
She chuckled.
"But AJ runs it, unless he's killed or removed because he got voted out", she said.
"I know", he nodded.
She met his eyes.
"Please tell me you aren't going to kill him", she said.
A/N: One more chapter of this. This is a series of sorts (Not AJ), the next part is called Broken (Roman). First chapter to that should be up now.