"Mia," I cheered running over to the woman. Laughing she walked over to us with some papers.
"The beauty with public offices," she said laying them out. "Public records."
"This is where he's keeping the money," Brian said pointing to a spot on the blue print. "The vault in the evidence room."
"Um. Uh, yeah. Can I get everyone's attention, right here, for just a second," Tej asked. "We're talking about breaking into a police station. Is anyone listening to those words? Anybody? Popo? Five-O. One-time. Pigs. People we don't like."
"You know, police stations are designed to keep people in, not out," Han commented.
"That's why it's a stealth mission," my twin explained. "We'll be in and out before they even know we were there."
"Well, we'll need to get eyes in there," Dom said. "At least to find out the make and model of that vault."
"So the vault and then, so…" Rome trailed off trying to wrap his mind around this. "It's crazy."
"What if we used a little toy car," I suggested. Everyone looked at me in confusion. "Put a little camera in it and have someone dress as an officer to take it to the evidence room."
"That might actually work," Tej said surprised.
"No need to act so surprised," I teased acting hurt. "I can come up with a good plan."
"And who's supposed to do all this," Rome asked. One by one we all turned to look at him. He looked around to find all eyes on him. "What do you mean? Why me?"
"Because you got the biggest mouth," I said like it was obvious.
"That's for damn sure," Tej agreed. I held my laughter as he just shook his head. Brian gave him his badge and ID from when he was in the FBI while Tej worked on the remote control car.
"So how do you know Roman and Tej," Han asked.
"Me, Roman and Brian grew up together. We met Tej in Miami," I said.
"What are you doing later," he asked changing the topic. Dom came up and wrapped his arm around my shoulder.
"Are you trying to flirt with our little Lena," he teased. "I may end up having to play the protective brother card.
"Thanks Dom that means a lot," I said sarcastically. "And to answer Han's question, not a damn thing."
"Oh yes you are." I turned to find Brian walking up with Mia.
"Oh yeah," I challenged. Big brother knows of my skills, which caused him to rethink what he said.
"It's just that I haven't seen you in a while and I thought we could catch up," he said hesitantly. I just sighed. Might as well get this over with.
"Dude, you just played the guilt trip," Han said. "Don't worry Lee, we can go out later."
"I look forward to it," I smiled, letting my brother drag me away.
"Really," I asked when we were out of earshot.
"Stay away from him Elena," Brian told me.
"You can NOT tell me what to do," I hissed poking my finger in his chest. "You lost that right when you left.
"So now this is my fault," he said.
"Yes Brian. You left me! Do you know what I went through?" My brother stepped back and looked at the ground.
"After Mom died and you left, Dad blamed me!" We had gotten the attention of everyone now. They stared at us but I ignored them and continued my rant. "He would come home drunk and stayed that way biggest part of the day. He beat me, Brian! I would sit in my room afterwards and pray that you would come back for me. But guess what. You never showed! You were too busy with other shit that you forgot about your own sister!" By now tears were threatening to spill. I had trouble controlling my voice. Before I could break down, I bolted for my bike.
"Elena, wait a minute," Dom said getting in front of me. I pushed him aside and continued walking. Han came up and held my waist with his hands. He looked down at me, his eyes full of sadness and anger. I gave in and buried my face in his chest. He wrapped his arms around me, whispering in my ear.
"Lena I'm sorry," Brian tried apologizing. "If I'd known then I would have put a stop to it."
"Brian," Dom said gaining his attention. "If you'd gone and checked up on her none of this would have happened." Han pulled me to the side as the two started bickering.
"Hey look at me," he whispered. When I didn't look up, he took my face with both hands. Looking down at me Han wiped away the tears, kissing me softly. "No one is ever going to hurt you again."
"Brian," Mia yelled. We turned to see Brian on top of Dom. I ran over and pulled him off, with Rome and Han's help.
"What the hell is wrong with you," I yelled at him. "Dom stood up and placed a hand on my shoulder.
"You have no right, Dom," Brian yelled ignoring me. "You have no right."
"I have every right," Dom yelled pulling me behind him. "After Vince nearly died, I found Lee on the streets. You were off doing whatever it is you do."
"Then you should have told me," he said angrily.
"And what would you have done," I yelled. "Make me become a Fed? It's too late, Brian. What's done is done. Things happened and I finally found somewhere I belong."
"What's going on in here," Roman asked walking in.
"Nothing," I snapped.
