A/N: Finally got to update! Trying to update as much as I can before school starts in a couple of weeks. Also! I might have another Mayans story on the horizon! Thank you for all the love! I really appreciate the feedback!

"We might be able to make this work," Cole smirked as he placed the milk carton down. "Ailee told me to contact you, but to be quite honest, didn't think you would be useful."

Everything clicked for Angel then. Cole was the acquaintance that Ailee was speaking of, that's why Cole said they were unfuckable. Cause in all intent and purposes they were. That's why those rednecks had to be wasted, they became a liability for a game Maquina was playing in Santo Padre.

"Ailee, you know her," Angel said matter of factly.

"Yep, she's my commanding officer." Cole took a seat then. "I'm well aware of the history you two have together, I'm sorry I had to take a shot at your neck, it was the closest to non-lethal I could do to disarm you."

"I'm guessing Ailee told you not to hurt me?" He appreciated the concern, but then it hit him, what was Maquina's game with the prescriptions. "Why would Maquina need to be in the prescription game?" He didn't think they would be involved in any illegal activities. Beats the purpose on being at the side of the law.

Cole chuckled. "You of all people should know there is no black and white. Maquina patrols for the government, but we're the least of their concern since we're," He paused, a smirk appearing on his face. "Obedient, we have side gigs here and there."

"Including illegal activities?"

"Well, you're not the only one who has something to hide from their higher ups." Cole didn't owe Angel an explanation, he knew that, but it wasn't like Ailee wasn't going to tell him. "It's a means of quality control. The prescriptions go to good places. Either way, I need you to move a person. We have an interpreter that is in Mexico with his wife. If you bring him to me, I'll take the heroin and give you something extra."

"Jin paid Bishop to use the tunnels, why don't you just go through him?" Angel wasn't even sure why he suggested that seeing as how Cole could help him and Los Olvidados out.

"Jim pays Bishop as hush money. And we don't do personal missions in Maquina. This is my own request and Jin would have never approved. But Ailee did, so she pushed me towards your direction."

Angel nodded his head. "I'll be in touch."

"Good," Cole stood up, covering Alice's decapitated head with a towel. "So are you Ailee's fuck buddy in Santo Padre?"

"None of your fucking business," Angel smirked.

Cole laughed. "I hope you don't make it my business if you hurt her."

"Little protective over Ailee, she's just your commanding officer."

"She's also my wife's best friend."

Angel just nodded his head, not pushing it any further. He wondered what side business Ailee had and how much Jin truly didn't know. From his understanding, the only side business Maquina agents had were the contracts they took outside of the firm. If Ailee was selling drugs, he knew that was a big red flag. He didn't see Ailee as some drug kingpin.

"Are you guys selling the drugs?"

"Just helping the community," Cole slipped on his jacket to cover the guns he was carrying. "Let me know when you've completed your end, I'll have the money."

Angel just nodded his head. Once Cole was out of his apartment, his eyes drifted to Alice who was under the blanket. Something was off and he had to talk to Ailee. It was dangerous for her to run a business without her uncle knowing. As mild mannered as Jin seemed, there was a reason why he was the head of Maquina. The last thing he wanted was for Ailee to be at the receiving end.

Ailee parked her car beside the motorcycles at the clubhouse. She saw Angel, Gilly and Coco sitting at the picnic table. She was wondering why Angel called her seeing as how she just saw him yesterday. Before she could even open the door, it was opened for her by Angel.

"Hey baby, were you busy?" He asked as she stepped out of her car.

"Not really, Jen is at the store today so it should be fine. Everything okay?" They made this way towards the picnic table. "I literally just saw you."

"I missed you," he wrapped his arm around her shoulders, pulling her close to place a kiss on her cheek. Ailee felt like things were going too well. They immediately fell back to where they once were, which made it easier for her to gain his trust, but at the same time, it made things so much more difficult for her. She had to make sure they don't become more intimate than a simple kiss on the cheek and a hug.

Ailee sat beside Angel across from Coco and Gilly. The two were happy to see Ailee back in Angel's life. They always liked Ailee. Even though she was from a government agency, she never flaunted it or even blinked an eye when she saw their illegal activities. They weren't sure how Galindo would feel about it but they didn't really give a fuck.

"What's going on?" Ailee has spent her fair share of time at this picnic table. Usually she was making out with Angel, but she's had some "conferences" with some of the Mayan Men.

"Cole paid Angel a visit." Coco replied.

Ailee nodded her head. "Okay, and?"

"You moving scripts? Without your uncle knowing?" Angel got to the point, no point of beating around the bush.

"And heroin? I thought you're not into drugs?" Coco added.

Ailee laughed. "I don't move scripts, Cole does as his side business. Uncle Jin knows about it, he just doesn't care cause they're scripts he's giving to a clinic." She shrugged. "Again, its Cole's business, he provides for certain people who in turn helps him."

"And you believe that?" Gilly questioned.

"I've seen it," Ailee shook her head. "How is this any of your business?"

"We're concerned about you querida," Angel has his arm wrapped around her shoulders. "As much as your uncle loves you, I know how much he doesn't like secrets."

"It's none of his concern. Cole ran it by him. As long as we do our job for Maquina, he doesn't care what we do in our spare time." Ailee explained. "Besides, the government has no right to judge us when we empower certain cartels cause they're easier to control along with their drug business."

"Aren't you telling us too much?" Gilly asked.

Ailee shrugged. "Maybe, but the worst they can do is slap my wrist."

"These are sensitive government information." Gilly countered.

They couldn't understand why she was so nonchalant about screwing over the government. It didn't make sense to them. They always saw the government as a bunch of righteous assholes who enforced the law. To hear how nonchalant Ailee was, it surprised them.

"I'll let you in a little secret, the government values Maquina because we're their watchdogs that are not governed by the rules of the land. It's the reason we have to be a discreet and as clean as possible," Ailee began. "You don't apply for Maquina, they recruit you. The less questions you ask, the better. The more willing you are to kill, the better. The more skewed your moral compass is, the better. We don't see right and wrong, we see who benefits us."

"I know you all hate Galindo, but as it stands, it's better to have a partnership with him. People see you all as scums of society for what you represent or at least what they assume you do, but it's the way of life." Ailee was talking too much and she knew it, but she knew she could trust these man. Her uncle did, why shouldn't she? "We're allowed to do certain actions without the government knowing since technically, a majority of the government does not know we exist. You have to have a certain level of clearance and be completely unbiased, unswayable."

Coco and Gilly looked at her as if she grew another head, while Angel just smoked. He knew of all this, maybe not in detail but Vince used to confide in him all the time.

"And why is that?"

"Because we kill people for the government in a way that would technically be seen as immoral and a violation of human rights. There's no judge or jury, we just execute." Ailee looked around then. But she knew no one hung around with the Mayans. "That's why the government goes out of their way to protect us, because we're their dirty little secret. My uncle and my father were vigilantes who helped the poor and the wronged. Instead of prosecuting them, the government militarized them."

And it was true. Ailee's father, Oliver, and Jin were vigilantes who got even for people who were wronged. It sounded idiotic, fantasy even, but people caught on and began to join in on their cause. The world was a difficult place to live in and some times, the people who did not have any riches were always mistreated. Oliver and Jin made sure it was all equal in their neighborhood. But much like any group who operated for the good of the many, the government caught on.

So in typical diplomatic fashion, the government militarized the group under their control.

"Cole was in jail, you all recruit in jail?" It was the only question Coco had in his mind that he could say aloud. Everything else was blowing his mind. The immunity Maquina had sounded too good to be true. Though it made sense to recruit in jail, moral compasses hardly existed.

"If we're caught, we have to do the time." Ailee shrugged. "Cole was used to build connections in jail. Like Bishop always says, you can't fear something that doesn't exist." She was giving them information, but it barely scratched the surface.

"This sounds too good to be true." Gilly said the thoughts that Coco had.

"It does," Ailee agreed. "If we were to ever be exposed, they would throw all the agents under the bus and basically try us for crimes against humanity. They would make us some criminal organization."

"That's why John is on your ass." Angel pointed out.

"Something like that, any other questions boys?" Ailee was about to stand up, but Angel kept her beside him.

Coco and Gilly both shook their heads.

"Is that why Cole stated that you all were unfuckable?" Angel questioned.

Ailee nodded her head. "Whoever knows of us, they'll go through extreme lengths to protect our secret, especially since we're tied to multiple governments in Europe as well."

"The president doesn't know about you?" Angel was always in awe of the bullshit Maquina did. They were basically a gang that operated with government protection.

Ailee laughed. "Fuck no." Her phone began to ring, causing Ailee to move away from Angel so she can retrieve it from her pocket. "Arthur, what's up?"

"He's making that comeback. You need to go to LA.." Arthur informed her.

"You staying put here? What's going on?"

"Theo is starting to make noise in Europe, you need to contain it."

Ailee stood up then, moving away from the picnic table. She heard the noise then, signaling that someone was coming on bikes.

"What kind of noise?"

"He's selling to some militant groups that can jeopardize our hold in Eastern Europe."

"Get someone to cover at the coffee shop, you have to come with us. Theo shouldn't be making any noise, he knows better."

"This has been a long time coming and you know it. I'm sorry you have to cut your reunion with Angel short, but this is the opportunity you've wanted."

"I know, this comes first."

She got off the phone, slipping it in her pocket. She greeted Marcus and watched as he went inside the clubhouse. Angel approached her after seeing the change in her face. She looked worried, frightened even.

"You okay mi dulce?"

"Yes," she gave him a tight smile. "I have to go, being called in for an assignment. I'll be back in a few days."

Angel studied her, but ultimately let it go. They were doing so well, why fuck it up? "Where you going?"

"Just LA," Ailee wasn't sure what got to her, but she wrapped her arms around Angel. He immediately had his arms around her, placing his cheek against her head. This was what she needed, just a hug from Angel. It was silly how such a simple thing brought comfort to her.

"You okay?" Ailee pulled away from Angel.

"Yes, I'll see you in a few days." She kissed his cheek before she made her way towards her car.

She could feel Angel's eyes on her and just hoped he didn't follow after her. She knew he was busy and had a task designated by Cole. If Angel was distracted, she didn't have to worry about him getting hurt, especially since she knew it was Theo who put the contract on Angel's head. It had to be. Once she disposed of Theo then she could dispose of Angel.

Angel walked through the tunnel after Coco and EZ saved him. He couldn't believe Adelita kissed him and as much as he liked it, Ailee went through his head. With her back in his life, things became complicated. What he thought he felt for Adelita was no longer as strong as he hoped for. He always admired her, the courage she had to look the devil in the eye, it was what truly amazed him. And it definitely didn't hurt that she was beautiful.

But Ailee was back and as much as he would like to pretend the feelings were no longer there, they were there.

"Are you going to tell Ailee about this?" EZ questioned as they walked towards the end of the tunnel.

"For what? She ain't my girlfriend," Angel knew why EZ asked, but his relationship with Ailee was not only complicated but peculiar as well. Old habits die hard and he couldn't help himself when it came to her. Whenever she was around, he wanted to be around her, touching her. Whenever she wasn't around, he always had to have some form of contact with her, just to assure himself she was still there, that she didn't leave.

"But we both know that you're feelings are still here," EZ looked ahead and watched as the couple they had saved walked after Coco, frightened by the current situation they were placed in, but knew they were better off with them than anyone else.

"Why does it matter?"

"I just don't want you getting hurt again," EZ knew how hurt Angel was after Ailee had left the first time. His brother hardly showed it, but he knew it bothered Angel that she left without so much of an explanation. Angel loved Ailee, if she had asked him to move the mountain, he would, anything for her. Ailee could never do any wrong in Angel's eyes and after their mother passed away, Ailee became a stronger presence in his life. Ailee was always around, they all grew up together, but the bond that Ailee and Angel made was something else.

"Thanks for the concern little brother, but I'm a big boy, I'm just trying to help reel Ailee back in."

"But why would you want to? So that the agency can control her better?" EZ never understood Maquina. They seemed to be just mercenaries who were operating under the protection of the government. They had too much power, he was sure they had to be checked somehow.

"This is a favor to the Cruz's, they're family. Nothing more, nothing less."

"So you're telling me you wouldn't want to rekindle your relationship with Ailee? That you don't want to be with her again now that she's finally in front of you?"

"Ezekiel, let it fucking go, my relationship with Ailee is the least of my concerns." It was a lie, but Angel had to make himself believe that. He never deserved Ailee and more importantly, Ailee didn't belong to Santo Padre. He wasn't going to be selfish with Ailee, he was going to let her go once this whole ordeal was done.

"What are you supposed to do anyway? Give her therapy?"

"No, I'm going to tell her the secret I've been keeping from her, after all these years."

"You're not frightened that she may hate you?"

"She may, but I did this for her, she'll understand."

Somehow, EZ didn't think she would.

Angel, Coco and EZ watched as Cole was reunited with his friend. They stood off in the side, giving them as much privacy as they could. The couple expressed their gratitude once more before they were brought out of Angel's apartment.

"Damn," Coco's eyes locked on Alice's head as he watch Cole pick up the jacket covering her.

"Sorry, we didn't know any of that went down in Sonora," Cole placed the jacket on his shoulder as he uncovered Alice.

Angel nodded his head as he replied, "I know, glad it all worked out."

"I can get you 50k for each of those keys."

"That's great man, thank you," Angel felt a weight off his shoulders.

"I have the money at the truck, do you have somewhere safe to put it?" Cole questioned.

"Yeah, we do," Angel looked over at Coco and EZ. "You got the money quickly."

"Good," Cole nodded his head. "We have to head over to LA, Ailee needs us for a mission."

"Yeah, she told me about it."

Cole picked up Alice's head. "You treat us good, we treat you better," he walked over to Angel, handing him the head. "You treat us bad, we treat you worst." He walked out of the door, yelling out, "I'll be in touch."

"You think I can fit my dick in her mouth?"

"Jesus," EZ walked out.

Coco walked over to him. "You really need help man."

Angel was amused by that comment. Coco of all people told him this. "Come on, it's not like you guys weren't thinking of the same thing." Angel chuckled as he placed the head back down. He knew he had to get rid of it some time. He couldn't have Alice's head just lying around.

He made his way down the stairs to help retrieve the money from Cole when he overheard Cole on the phone.

"Ailee, are you sure you don't need us to go with you?" He heard him question. "No, I understand it has to be covert, but this is Theo."

Angel pursed his lips, shaking his head. He knew Ailee wasn't okay earlier. And the fact she couldn't tell him, he could accept, it was Maquina business. But when it came to her ex-boyfriend, Theo Kane, it was his business. After he left Ailee in a pool of her own blood, Angel has always desired to kill him. He was never able to do it due to Vince, but he should have.

"This could be a trap, you know everything is different in Europe. He's benefited a few of the governments, you know they can overlook your crimes against humanity as long as you benefit them." Cole has his hand on his hip, the frustration clearly seen. "Ailee, this is a fucking trap. Theo knows Jin is going to send you. I get it, you think he put the hit on that biker, but it's not worth your fucking life."

Angel heard Coco and EZ approaching. He turned to look at them, placing his finger to his lips. They immediately stopped talking, enabling Angel to hear Cole once again.

"Wait a minute, this isn't approved is it?" Cole sighed. "This is the insubordination they were speaking of. Veering during an assignment to assure everyone stays alive, that's one thing, but to actually do your own mission without approval from higher ups?"

"Who is he talking to?" Coco questioned.

"Fucking Ailee," Angel took out his phone, debating on calling Ailee to tell her to come back to Santo Padre. How could she be so stupid and put herself in harms way?

"Lee, listen to me, I'll come meet you and we'll talk to my connections in Madrid. There's another way, don't jump the gun. Careless thinking is going to put the team at risk."

Angel agreed with Cole, how can she be so fucking careless? He was beginning to see Eva's problem with her younger sister.

"Okay, I'll be at the shop in 15 minutes, I'm just dropping off the money at your boyfriend's." Cole chuckled. "Did you know he almost died in Sonora? Fuck, Ailee, I didn't know. Don't yell at me."

Angel couldn't even find the humor of short ass Ailee, yelling at this overbuilt asshole. He was infuriated that Ailee would put her life in the line thinking Theo placed a hit on him. She was going to kill that mother fucker to protect him. As much as he appreciated her willingness to kill for him, he didn't want her to put her life on the line.

"I read the report Eva had on him, did you know he's in bed with that rebel group?"

"The fuck, you're gonna let him snitch us out like that?" Coco was about to make his way towards Cole, but Angel pulled him back.

"Don't, he's not gonna talk." Angel kept a hold on his arm.

"It's nothing concerning, but I heard he has a little thing for the rebel leader. I know you don't care, but I'm just looking out for you." Cole laughed. "I'll see you soon."

Angel made his way towards him then, meeting Cole at the van. He was honestly upset by this revelation and he knew he had to pay Ailee a little visit later. Hopefully Cole talked her down, as much as he wanted to chew her ass out for being stupid, he had to make an appearance at the clubhouse to not raise any suspicion.