A/N: Just to let everyone know, I know NOTHING of California's social locations. So the places you see here are probably made up. Thanks for reading! xoxo

That Night, Gallerina's Ballroom and Hall 9:35 p.m.

Eliot, Kelly, and Bonnie arrived at the Gallerina for the dinner Kelly mentioned that morning. Eliot was surprised that they made it on time since it took Bonnie two hours to pick a dress.

"Thank God for Lenny's speedy driving."Eliot thought

Lenny was Bonnie's new driver. Kelly had the idea that if they're in the same area, they can't avoid each other. Eliot, Kelly, and Bonnie walked into the hall and stood by the bar until the ceremony started. Eliot watched as Kelly socialized with California's high society while Bonnie stood there being the trophy girlfriend. After about ten minutes, Kelly and Bonnie went to have a seat at a nearby table. Eliot decided to stay at the bar. It gave him the best view of the room. He was ordering a drink from the bar when he heard a familiar voice.

"Hey Mickey. Didn't think I would see you here at the Mayor's dinner." Jake said

"Well I didn't actually know why we were here. How does Kelly know the mayor?" asked Eliot, ignoring the fact that he called him Mickey

"Matt funds the mayor in whatever he needs and in exchange Mayor Hahns pays his business no attention and invites him to these dinners"

Eliot nodded, knowing exactly what Jake meant.

"So how was your day with Barbie?" Jake asked while sitting next to Eliot

Eliot gave him a questioning look.

"What? Like you've never thought of her that way." said Jake.

Eliot shrugged," It was quiet. She didn't say a word to me until lunch and when she did, she basically told me to stay away from her. But I did get to meet her lonely posse."

"Mmhm…the Brat Pack. Miranda, Kasey, Vanessa, and Paige.", Jake laughed before continuing, "You better get use to them cause they've been Bonnie's clique since she started dating Matt."

"Yea I figured that. I think they like me, though. They asked for my advice on their little boyfriends. But I could tell Bonnie didn't like it."

"It's going take Bonnie a while to get use to having a bodyguard again. Ya know with the whole almost getting killed thing happening."

"Well Barbie needs to get a grip on her trust issues." Eliot said with a bit of frustration.

"Well it's not like you make it easy. I mean, you are quite the asshole." Jake replied

Eliot chuckled to Jake's comment. He had to admit, he wasn't being the best person to her either.

"While you're over here bashing her, I can imagine the stuff she's telling Matt about you." Jake said

They both laughed and continued their conversation.

Meanwhile at the table…

"So what do you think of Kane?" Matt asked Bonnie

"Oh you mean the Country Casanova? He's fine, I guess." She replied

Matt laughed," Country Casanova? Babe, give him a chance. I mean you just met him. And why the moniker?"

"Because I watch him basically steal the girls' hearts and interrupt our girl time. Give him a chance. That's the same thing you said about Matling and you see how that turned out." Bonnie responded while taking a glass of champagne. For this conversation, she needed a drink.

"You gotta let that go. Trust me, Kane's a good dude. Now tomorrow you will be nice to him. But tonight, enjoy yourself. Okay?"

Bonnie nodded her head and Matt pecked her lips. It seem Kane was going to be here longer than she thought.

Back at the Bar

Jake and Eliot were still talking. When the mayor started speaking, the two carried on their conversation. Eliot just so happened to glance around the room when he thought he saw someone on the balcony above the stage. He continued talking while still glancing at the balcony cautiously.

"Hey Mick, you alright, man?" Jake asked Eliot

He was silent for a minute, still observing the mystery person on the balcony. The hitter finally spoke up, "Do you see that?

Jake looked up and shook his head "No.", he looked at Eliot again, "You cool?"

Eliot was about to respond but they heard Jake's phone go off. He looked at it and told Eliot to wait at the bar. Eliot saw him interrupt Kelly's conversation and whisper in his ear. Kelly and Bonnie got up and began walking over to where Eliot was.

"Take Bonnie home. I have an emergency meeting I have to get to." Kelly said to Eliot before turning to Bonnie, "See you when I get home"

He kissed her goodbye and walked towards the door with Jake.

"I guess we better get go-"

"I'm not going nowhere 'til I get a real drink." Bonnie said, interrupting Eliot

Eliot didn't feel like arguing so he just stood there, keeping watch. He looked at a waiter who wasn't doing his job and instead was staring at Bonnie. At first, he didn't think anything of it because he couldn't blame the guy. The red strapped dress she was wearing was really showing off everything…literally. But then the waiter guy looked at the same balcony spot as Eliot was before and nodded his head.

"We need to go.. Now!" Eliot said as he pulled her from the bar.

"What the hell is your problem?! Get your fucking hands off me!" Bonnie said while making a scene.

While Eliot was trying to leave quietly, he saw the waitress walking towards them. At the same time, Bonnie was pulling away and attempted to punch him. He ducked her punch, pushed her behind him, and punched the waitress dead in the face. Everyone looked at him, including Jake and Kelly. They didn't leave yet because Kelly was stopped by the mayor for a chat.

"Oh great. First you stopped me from getting a drink and now you're punching people. Way to go, Punchy Casanova!" Bonnie yelled out, sounding a bit tipsy.

Eliot was about to leave when he saw a light shining directly on Bonnie's dress. It blended in well with the dress's color. Unknown to him, the waiter he punched pulled a gun from his ankle and shoot in the air twice. Everyone started panicking and chaos was all over the room. Eliot was getting ready to rush Bonnie out of there when he heard a second gun go off. Immediately, he pulled Bonnie back towards the bar and saw Bonnie's bullet hit the arch they stood in front of.

"LENNY PULL THE CAR TO THE BACK! ME AND BONNIE ARE COMING OUT THE BACK EXIT!" Eliot yelled over the walkie talkie.

Eliot grabbed Bonnie and ran to the emergency exit near the stage. Kicking the door open, Eliot was relieved to see Lenny there and him and Bonnie got in the car.

While Lenny was driving rapidly, Eliot glanced at Bonnie. She was shaking very badly. He took his jacket off and put it around her shoulders. He held her close so that she was laying near his neck.

"It's okay. I'm going to get you home, now. You're safe" Eliot whispered to her.

Bonnie's shakes calmed down a lot and soon she was asleep. Eliot looked her, seeing someone different than the trophy girl he saw earlier.

"I guess she's more than a Kelly's Barbie" Eliot thought