Chapter 1: Priorities

Dex was snooping around Julius' office space inside the church. He was checking the laptop to see if there was anything connected to Julius' disappearance.

"What're you doing on my computer, playa," came Julius' voice from behind Dex.

"Holy shit, Julius, I thought you were missing, man!" Dex shouted, jumping to his feet.

"Well, it's done. And I had to lay low for a while. After just killing the new boy and Hughes on that yacht, Troy and the rest of them Stilwater police trash are gonna be looking for me."

"Look Jules (Julius gave him a stern look), fine, Julius. Troy knew about it all along. Surely he wouldn't come down hard on you because he knows that you'll pin this on him too. Now, I kinda liked the new guy, but he was getting way too powerful. You should've never have given him that promotion."

"You think that's why I tried to kill him? Dex, you're not as smart as I thought. You know I dropped my flags ever since Munroe grilled me in. I suggest you do the same-."

"I've got nowhere to go. The Saints are all I've got now."

"The Saints are finished, Dex. Think about it: I've gone, Troy was an undercover cop and Gat is lying in a hospital bed with bullets in his chest. You're all that's left."

When Dex did not respond, Julius left the room and Dex heard a car's engine revving outside, indicating that Julius was going somewhere he did not know. He doubted he'd ever see his former boss again.

2 days later...

Officer Jenkins twiddled his fingers nervously during the FBI's conference meeting. The captain was discussing about cracking down on the Row and wiping out the last of the Saints. Troy was nowhere to be seen in the conference room. He was outside smoking another cigarette.

Dex came strolling by, seemingly in purpose. Troy noticed him and walked out in front to stop him passing. Their faces were close together.

"Where is Julius?" Troy asked in a rushed way.

"I don't know, Troy," Dex replied.

"Stop bullshiting me. I'm not in the mood. Where is he hiding?"

"I already answered you."

Troy spun around when someone had put their hand on his shoulder. He discovered that the person was Julius, who was holding a gun. He pointed it at Troy's face and cocked it back.

"You're coming with us, playa," he grunted and Dex whacked Troy on the temple.