It was later that same day, that the four women met at the Lake. Liv, Bonnie, Caroline and Kate.

"Detective Harper never made it back home. Apparently he send an e-mail to his wife stating, he needs time to clear his head. I don't believe that for one minute." Liv said.

What could have happened to him?" Kate asked fearing the worse.

"Someone got to him." Liv said.

"We are next." Bonnie said to them. Her green orbs looking far over the Lake. "I found Stella's medical file on Lee's desk. Lee is helping West. I know Lee she's smelling a story and she will play dirty to get it."

"She can't read Stella's file. Its private and confidential." Kate said.

"Not to them. Playing dirty remember? They both need to go. Problem solved." Caroline said nonchalantly.

Kate sigh. "Isn't there another way. We know Lee guys. She grew up with us."

"Its either them or us Kate. West is coming for us with everything his got." Caroline said softly.

Is she reasonable. Can we talk with her." Liv ask.

Bonnie sigh and said. "She's already made up her mind, but I can try and have a talk with her." Bonnie's phone beeped. It was a message from Stephen.

"Talk to her then. If she persist in helping him then she's going down with him." Liv said. She nodded to the women and walked back to her car.

...

Bonnie drove five miles outside ML. She stopped off the road next to Stephen's car. Stephen was sitting on the hood of his car with a file in his hand.

"Hi. You said this is important." Bonnie said once she was standing in front of him.

"Hi Bonnie. Yes this is important, sorry I had to bring you out here but for me its more private. I want you to have a look at this." Stephen said and handed Bonnie the file.

"What is it with me and files today." Bonnie mumbled and took the file from Stephen. After some time Bonnie handed the file back to Stephen. Her green orbs shiny. She leaned against the car next to Stephen.

"I can do with a cigarette right about now." Bonnie said and ran her fingers through her curls.

You dont smoke. Smoking is bad." Stephen said and smirked. He took out a joint and light it. After taking a deep drag and blowing out smoke through his nose he handed it to Bonnie who took it. Bonnie could feel how the herb is starting to relax her a bit.

"There is a form 1 page at the back. You have to sign it Bonnie it gives the institute the right to take him. Damon will not go voluntary but with your admission they can take him involuntarily. He needs to be assess as soon as possible and I do believe after his assessment they will put him on a form 3 ... meaning he will be an involuntary patient. He will have to stay there." Stephen said softly.

Bonnie just nodded her head. Tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Come here." Stephen said comfortingly and wrapped her up in a warm hug. "This is for the best. Not just for him but for you and the kids. Everything will be fine. I'm always here for you."

"I know." Bonnie said through her tears. She looked up at him. Her voice trembling. "Steph do you think we are getting punished for what we did."

"No were not Bonnie. We did what we had to do."

"You remember what Giuseppe said before he ... he died. Our sins will follow us wherever we go." Bonnie said and rested her head against Stephen's chest.

"Giuseppe was a cruel man Bonnie. He didn't deserve our mercy. The beatings Damon took from that man was beyond cruel, so let us not dwell on the past. Its the future that matters." Stephen said and kissed her softly on the head.

"So what happens now?" Bonnie whispered.

"This Psychiatric Institute is discreet and very well developed. I know the doctor there and believe me if anyone can still help Damon its that man. He is a long time colleague of mine. He will receive the proper care he needs Bonnie. All we can do is pray and hope for the best."

Bonnie nodded her head. She wiped her tears away.

"I have arranged for Damon to be picked up tonight. Caroline will take the kids out for dinner. I haven't told her. That's your decision to tell her or if you want me to tell her."

Bonnie smiled weakly. "She is my best friend and Damon's sister in law, she should know.

Stephen nodded his head yes and said. "I don't want the kids to be there or to see their dad like that when they pick him up. Most patients get violent and the situation can quickly turn ugly. We can tell them afterwards."

Bonnie closed her eyes briefly and said. "Where do I sign Steph?"

Lee's Apartment

Lee and West were on her bed going through surveillance photos of Bonnie and the others.

"Why don't we take the recording to the police? We've got them." Lee said and stuffed her mouth with pizza.

"Its not enough. We need more. If I can get them to spill the whole beans. We know now who was involved, but who pulled the trigger and why did they kill Edward." West said and scratch his head.

"What do you suggest? I'm up for anything." Lee said.

"Fuck. Why didn't I think of this earlier." West said and jumped off the bed. He started walking up and down. Deep in thought.

"Think of what?" Lee asked with eyes shining bright from curiosity.

"Two years back there was a story about Edward involved with a young girl. The girl was sixteen at the time. Nothing came from it and the case got kicked out." West said.

"There was nothing in the news about that. I'm sure that would have made headlines." Lee said.

"I believe that's because old money was use to keep it silent. His license would have been revoked and he would have been listed on the sex offenders database. I think he paid that girl to silence her."

"We should find her and have a talk with her." Lee said.

West smirked and placed a soft kiss on her mouth. "I can find out where she is currently staying. Will you go with me?"

Lee smiled and started to unbutton his shirt. "Yes." She whispered before kissing him.

Dr Stephen and Caroline Salvatore's Home

Stephen just got home when he saw Damon's car in his drive way. He found Damon in the kitchen holding baby Anna.

"Halo brother." He greeted Stephen with a smirk.

"Hi. Where's Caroline and the kids?" Stephen asked.

"I just want to say this first. Thank God Anna does not look like you." Damon said and smirked.

Stephen cleared his throat. "Is Bonnie also here?"

Damon was trailing his finger over Anna's soft baby cheek. "She is still so pure and untouched by this dark cruel world. Its this place brother. There is something about Mystique Lake that can turn a priest into a serial killer. It corrupts the hearts and turn men into wicked puppets to feed the evil of this place. A cursed fucking place." Damon looked up at his brother and smiled. "Or is it the people of this town and not the town itself? ...you asked where Bonnie is... Probably still beside the road where you two were moments ago."

Stephen swallowed hard. He slowly approached Damon and carefully took little Anna out of his arms. He held the baby close to his chest.

Damon's eyes were shiny when he looked at Stephen. "I will never hurt your baby, brother, but you will. I saw you and my wife. In each others arms. Saint Stephen ready with a shoulder to cry on. Yes Stephen I followed you. Took the back road and what did I saw through the woods. Lucky for you I didn't had my hunting riffle with me."

"You know there is nothing between me and Bonnie." Stephen whispered harshly.

Damon walked to Stephen and wrapped his hand around Stephen's throat. "Stephen your my brother do not force me." He said and squeezed tighter.

"Do you want to kill a man with his baby in his arms?" Stephen choked out.

Damon immediately let go of Stephen and step back. With wide eyes he stared at him. "I told you Stephen what I will do to any man coming between me and my wife." Damon said and walked out.

Caroline came into kitchen. "Hi you look like you've seen a ghost. Did Damon leave?"

"I'm just tired that's all. You guys can go ahead I'll meet you at the restaurant." Stephen said and kissed his wife on the cheek.

"I have invited Kate and Hendy." Caroline said.

"Yeah .. yeah sure." Stephen said. He let Caroline take little Anna from him. He was trembling lightly.

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