"Kim!" Kayla yelled as her sister was pushed to the ground by the ISA agents rushing after the man who used to be Roman Brady.
Kayla rushed forward, helped Kim to her feet, and pulled her to the back of the store. Kayla kept her arm around Kim's shoulders as Steve and Bo fought with two of the ISA agents.
As Kayla watched in horror, one of the other ISA agents pulled a gun just as the dark-haired man she loved like a brother threw a chair at the men trying to subdue him and ran out of the Fish Market.
"After him!" she heard Chief Tarrington yell. The agents closest to the door immediately ran out, followed shortly by the two who had been fighting with Bo and Steve.
Kayla could see Steve and Bo standing close together, each looking like they wanted to tear Tarrington apart. She walked quickly over to where they were standing, hoping to keep them from doing anything stupid.
"I apologize for the disruption," Tarrington said in his clipped British accent. "Rest assured that we will find this imposter and bring him in for questioning and possible charges." He looked around the room at the Brady family. "In the meantime, I strongly suggest, if he attempts to contact any of you, that you contact the ISA immediately."
Kayla heard Steve snort derisively beside her. Looking around the room, she could see equally contemptuous looks on the faces of Bo, Kim, and Marlena. Her parents just nodded sadly. Only Roman spoke.
"Don't worry, Chief. We'll contact you immediately if that bastard tries to get in touch with us." Roman stepped forward and held out his hand. "Thank you for your help with this matter."
"Of course, Roman. The ISA is always glad to assist a loyal agent." Tarrington shook Roman's hand. "Welcome home." With a nod to the others in the room, Tarrington turned and left.
"I'd like to wipe that look off that smug son of a bitch's face," Steve snarled behind Kayla when Tarrington left. Beside her, Bo nodded in agreement.
Kayla did not miss the glare that Roman shot towards Steve when he heard the remark. But before Roman could say anything, Shawn and Caroline rushed to him.
"Oh, Roman," Caroline cried as she embraced him. Shawn just smiled broadly and threw arm around his son's shoulders.
Exchanging a look with Kim, Kayla walked slowly to the center of the room, a smile gradually emerging. This was her brother. The one she had grown up with, who had been her protector - sometimes overly so - and who she had mourned when he had died.
As Kayla reached the spot where Roman was standing, he looked up and smiled. "Hey Sis," he said, smiling at her. "You got a hug for your big brother now?"
The tears sprang to Kayla's eyes as she threw her arms around her brother. "Welcome home, Roman."
After a moment, she stepped back and let Kim take her place. She felt somebody behind her and turned to see Bo standing there. Kayla could see the conflict in Bo's eyes. He and Roman had not been on the best of terms when Roman died, but Bo had mourned him deeply. Then, gradually, he and the man they had believed to be Roman had grown very close.
"Hey little brother," Roman said, releasing Kim and looking at Bo. "I guess now you know it's really me, huh?"
Bo nodded and stepped forward. After a second's hesitation, he reached out, grabbed Roman, and pulled him close. Kayla and Kim stood together, both sniffling at the scene.
Kayla looked back to the door and the softly elbowed Kim. "Marlena," she whispered, nodding her head in that direction.
Marlena was standing at the door, looking lost. Kayla could only imagine what emotions she was feeling. Quickly, Kim and Kayla walked to where Marlena was standing.
"Are you okay?" Kayla asked, feeling foolish for the ridiculousness of the question.
Marlena just shook her head. "I don't know what I am," she said sounding shocked. "I . . . I-" She stopped as Kim stepped up and put her arms around her.
Kayla stepped away and walked to where Steve was still standing while Kim comforted Marlena. When she reached him, Steve put his arms around her.
"How you doing, baby?" he asked softly, looking into her eyes.
"I don't know exactly," Kayla said. "I'm happy for Roman. I'm sad and scared for - whoever he is now." She looked at Steve, unable to suppress her fears. "He's not a criminal, Steve. I'm scared to death of what the ISA might do to him."
"I know, Sweetness." Steve embraced her and the pulled away. "You stay here with your family." He lowered his voice. "I'm going to go try to find Ro - him."
Kayla nodded and leaned up for a kiss. Pulling away, Steve winked and then walked quietly towards the door.
Walking back to Roman, Kayla kept her eye on Steve. She saw him pause briefly to give Marlena a hug and Kayla saw Bo walk up next to Steve. As Kayla watched, Bo and Steve exchanged quiet words and then both spoke to Marlena and Kim before heading out the door.
"Where's that husband of yours going?" Roman asked suspiciously when Bo and Steve left.
Kay did not respond at first. She knew Roman was not going to like the answer, but she also did not want to lie to him.
Roman's eyes narrowed as Kayla continued to stay silent. "He and Bo are going after that imposter, aren't they?" Roman demanded. "They're going to help that bastard."
"Stop it, Roman," Marlena finally spoke. "I know how you feel about him, but he's not a criminal."
Roman rolled his eyes and threw up his hands. "The man took over my life for five years. If he's not a criminal, what the hell is he?"
Nobody could answer Roman's question. But looking around at her family, Kayla knew they were feeling the same thing she was. Whoever that man was, he was still a member of the Brady family. She could only hope that Steve and Bo could find and help him.