Lola's POV

I felt so guilty, we had always managed to escape capture and yet we weren't even prepared for the event of an ambush. I was stuck in shock as I watched Bess get dragged into the station. I got back to Penelope to tell her and devise a plan to save Bess.

Although getting her out wouldn't all be easy I had to make sure I don't bump into Octavio again and word was spreading that Carmelita was in town.

I don't know what that guy's problem was from what we heard around town he was a huge opera success seeing as he had many performances and all you could hear around town was opera.

Reverting back to our original plan and just breaking in through the roof seemed like our best option. I didn't get caught the first time and hopefully I wouldn't the second time.

While I was there I could also look to see if they have any files, seeing as that was what was originally intended.

I asked Penelope to join me but she said she would serve more purpose in the truck. I couldn't understand why she prefers to be stuck in a van than out on the field, I enjoy it for the adrenaline alone. I guess she'll be ready when she's ready.

Once again I was on the roof of police HQ, this time I got the hatch open and used the beams in the ceiling to support me as I walked towards the cell.

I saw Bess sitting by the door of the cell but as I got closer I saw she wasn't alone, inside with her was Muggshot, who was currently asleep, some reptilian guy and Murray and Sly.

I didn't really ever plan on meeting Sly again I promised myself that I would completely get over him, I certainly wasn't gonna try a third relationship with him, even though I swear I saw him back in Russia, I'm glad our meeting was short, if we ever had a meeting, as I don't think I'd be able to talk long before I got either very angry or very upset.

My life revolved around Sly long enough and it was time I just got on with what I really want and right now I needed to get Bess out and Octavio in.

I dropped down in front of Bess' cell, she seemed surprised yet relieved.

"Hey, I just thought I'd drop by, fancy getting out of here?" I asked.

"Took ya long enough." She smiled.

"Lola?"

Dammit. I froze but quickly composed myself, I pretended to ignore him and refused to look, I could see Bess had a look of concern, wondering what I was about to do he kept calling me till I acknowledged him.

"May I help you?" I asked.

"Well no, I was just wondering what you're doing here, I haven't really seen you since…well…"

"Oh yeah, Sly Cooper well I can't stay and chat I've got a friend to release. Now where are they keeping your keys?" I asked turning from Sly to Bess.

"They're in Carmelita's office but this place is quickly filling with police, something about a presentation so you better hurry and stay hidden." Bess replied.

I heard a door a few feet away open and I scrambled back up to the ceiling. Oh Great Inspector Fox was here, I watched as she sauntered over to the cell I hope they don't rat me out.

"Well looks like we have quite the round up, at last you criminals are finally where you belong." Carmelita said.

"Just a shame it wasn't you who brought us in though, how does it feel to be underhanded by a few basic skilled guards?" Bess smirked.

At least she was dealing with this well.

Carmelita ignored her and turned her attention to the other cell mates.

"Ah and Cooper it's about time you were seen behind bars."

"Inspector Fox, shame you can't join us, it's getting pretty cosy in here, but I wouldn't mind cuddling up to you." Sly grinned.

Ugh, always the same. I hated that grin it wasn't his usual smile he put it on when he spoke to girls, even when we were together he still couldn't resist charming the ladies around him. It was like he was trying to prove he still had it. Of course it bothered me more when we were together but now were not so I couldn't care less what he does with his face. Really, not angry or jealous at all.

I waited for Carmelita to leave but she didn't go very far she was giving a pep talk to the police who were called in for a meeting, well I say pep talk she sounded like a teacher disciplining kids in detention.

But as luck would have it she was interrupted by some policeman who took over and Carmelita was called to take mugshots and reports. She took Muggshot first and they left the room, with Muggshot's tired state they might be a while.

I snuck past the policemen by hiding under their desks; I could hear they're presentation. Turns out Octavio was suspecting for being behind some incident with tar. Could be useful information for later.

I kept my ears open while I got into the office and searched for the keys. For a highly authoritative cop Carmelita's office sure was messy. Plus there were pictures of Sly everywhere with his eyes following me around the room. I just can't escape him, who knew your history comes back just to bite you in the ass.

I couldn't find any files and I didn't have time to search the computer, but I found the keys and luckily they had tape labels so I knew which was which. I grabbed Bess' key and went to go back, but I couldn't, I don't know what compelled me to do it maybe it was all of these pictures of Sly judging me but I couldn't just leave them there and save Bess. Especially since they could tell on me.

I grabbed all the keys and hurried back I unlocked the cell and then unlocked everyone's cuffs. We all hurried out taking our own preferred path, mine being the roof as usual.

I heard Carmelita re enter the room and scream angrily while she cursed us.

Of course I wasn't the only one to take the higher escape route and as I turned I was inches away from Sly's face. I jumped back and stared at him.

"Sorry 'bout that. I just wanted to thank you for letting us out, if you need a favour we'd be happy to return it." He said.

I don't know why but his confidence annoyed me more than if he was nervous, it's like he forgot what he did. It wasn't so much the break up that hurt it was the fact that he didn't even have the decency to say it to my face and he made off with the treasure and gold we stole as a team. He gets everything.

"Hmm…Just don't think I did this for you. If anything it was for Murray and Bess besides it wouldn't be fair for us to escape and just leave you there. We do work on the same side of the law after all." I said and made a quick getaway.

I have more things on my mind than flirty, manipulating heart breakers.

Sly's POV

Well that was unexpected. I didn't think Lola would be here, but that other woman I saw definitely works with Lola, she must have a team of her own.

Which is good it's good that she's moving on with her life and continuing to be a thief, she always loved it so it's not surprising that she'd still put herself in danger after passing out in a volcano. Although she must be doing something right and she managed to get us out of the cell when we couldn't.

Yep definitely don't regret not taking her with us. Nope, not at all.

Although she could have seemed more pleased to see me, but I don't blame her for being mad I ended things horribly and that's my fault. At the time it seemed like a good idea, certainly was time sufficient.

She seemed a lot friendlier in that volcano, of course that could have just been the concussion.

I saw Murray waiting for me to guide him to the hideout, and I hurried over to take him to Bentley. We still needed those Clockwerk lungs.

A.N. I know I said I'd update regularly but I've been ill but I will be back to normal now. I edited this chapter and the first one slightly as I wasn't happy with it when I posted it.

Although I do need some suggestions, I plan to have another character introduced but just be for this story.

I need a male detective character but I can't think of a name or description so if you could send some suggestions it would be much appreciated.

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