The twins arrived at the time they said they would. Dean and Seth watching their kids while they were out. Patricia and Dina arrived a few minutes after. Amara hugged each of the women before standing in front of her dad. Roman had filled them in on what this girls trip was about. Deciding to remind them in front of Amara.
"Max was suppose to do this with her, but obviously she can't. I offered, but I was reminded that I am not a woman. So, I asked if you four would do me and Max the favor of taking my baby girl shopping for school", he said, setting his hands on her shoulders.
Amara smiled up at him. Dina stepped towards Amara with a smile.
"I would love too. I did this with your mom and aunts every year. So get use to this, because this won't be our last shopping trip", Dina said.
Roman smiled. Brie hugged Roman.
"Have fun with Raiden. We'll see you two later", Brie said.
Roman kissed the top of his daughter's head.
"Have fun bug", Roman said.
Max finished fixing her wig and reading glasses. She made a promise and she planned on keeping it. Even if Amara didn't know she was there. She would let her know when she saw her family again.
"Are you sure about this?", Baron asked from the door.
"I am not missing my little girl's first school shopping trip. I did this every year with my mom and sisters.", Max said.
She turned to look at him.
"Do I look like me?", she asked.
"No", he replied.
She nodded and grabbed her bag. Hunter looked at her when he saw her.
"Max", Hunter said.
"No. Don't. I am going no matter what", she said.
He nodded.
"Don't forget to take pictures", he said with a smile.
She nodded. She took the emergency car to their private airstrip. Taking a jet to California. She hoped she didn't blow her cover. Alexa texted her where they took her daughter as soon as she landed. Finding the car Alexa left her in the parking lot. She drove to her destination. She called Alexa once she entered the mall.
"Where are they?", she asked.
"Justice", Alexa answered.
She hung up and found Alexa outside of the store. They could see them from where they were. Alexa handed her a smoothie.
"Act natural", Alexa said, shrugging.
Max took the drink and sipped it before eyeing the smoothie. Banana Mango.
"You act like I forgot", Alexa said, enjoying her pretzel.
"Who knows with you", Max said.
Alexa handed the rest to Max. They watched as her family showed her outfit after outfit, but Amara's heart just wasn't into it.
"She really wanted to do this with you", Alexa said.
Max nodded.
"Anything new on Jason?", Max asked, wanting to change the subject before she cried.
"As much as you already know", Alexa said.
They followed the group of women to the next store. Alexa and Max sat on the bench outside. She could see through the windows. Max watched as Amara sadly walked through the store trying to find something.
"We'll get them, Max. Then you can go back to her, to them. I promise", Alexa said.
Max looked at her. Amara looked outside through the big windows and saw a woman who looked exactly like her mom, except, she was blonde. She took a few steps closer to the entrance. The woman lifted her left hand and Amara saw the tattoo her mom had done on her wrist for her dad. Two cursive Rs. She smiled.
"Mommy?", Amara called.
Out of instinct, Max turned to her daughter's voice.
"Shit", Max whispered.
"Go", Alexa said.
Max stood and quickly made her way through the crowded mall. She could hear Amara calling her. Alexa stayed close to Amara to make sure nothing happened to her, while staying out of view of Max's family. Max made her way to the bathrooms and into a stall. She took a deep breath, thinking she got away. The bathroom door opened.
"Mommy?", Amara called.
Max closed her eyes. She couldn't do this to Amara. She opened the bathroom stall. Her daughter's eyes lit up.
"Mommy", Amara said, wrapping her arms around her mom's neck.
"Hi my baby", Max said.
"But, daddy said you", Max shook her head.
"Some very bad people are after me. So I had to hide. You remember the stories I told you about the bad guys and that I catch them? You can't tell daddy or anyone else you saw me Mara. Ok? Its safer this way", she said.
Amara nodded.
"When are you coming home? Daddy misses you so much. He cries a lot.", she said.
"Soon, I promise. Are you taking care of daddy and brother?", she asked.
Amara nodded.
"That's my girl. I just wanted to come shopping with you. I didn't want to miss it", Max said.
Amara smiled.
"Now, put a smile on your face for your grandmas and aunts. Please", Max said.
Amara nodded.
"And remember Amara", Max started.
"I can't tell daddy or anyone else I saw you", Amara finished.
"Pinky promise", Max said, holding out her pinky.
Amara held her pinky out and hooked it with her mom's.
"I love you", Max said.
"I love you more momma", Amara said.
The bathroom door opened and Max pulled Amara into the stall.
"Amara?", they heard Roman's mom call for her.
"Ok. Oh, I liked the outfit aunt Brie picked", Max whispered to her.
Max flushed the toilet.
"Me too", Amara said, before hugging her mom once more and leaving the stall.
"There you are. You scared us Amara", Patricia said.
"Sorry. I had to use the restroom", Amara said, washing her hands.
"Next time tell one of us please. We don't want to lose you too", she said.
Amara nodded before walking out with her grandma. Max walked out a few minutes later.
Jason arrived to New York like he was told. Finding the room he would find her in. He knocked before opening it, letting her know it was him. He found her looking out the window.
"Isn't that dangerous?", he asked.
The short woman with long black hair turned to face him. She smiled.
"Only for him", she said, pointing to the man smoking a cigar.
"You must be Andrade. I've heard a lot about you. I hear you are next in line to take Del Rio's spot.", Jason said.
Andrade looked from Jason's hand to his face and then away. Zelina laughed.
"Of course he's next in line after the others failed. They got themselves killed.", Zelina said.
"So what does this revenge thing have to do with Lana?", Jason asked.
"She's stopping us from moving our supply. We've lost a lot of men because of her.", Zelina said pacing.
"You want her out of the way", Jason said.
"And you need her dead. She and us are the only ones who know you are a double agent. If they find her and capture her, she is going to sing like there is no tomorrow", Zelina said.
Jason nodded. The bomb he put on the jet came from Andrade and Zelina. He had made a deal with them.
"Our deal is simple, Jason. You take over as leader and we can count on you to keep us off FBI radar. We send you a paycheck for your compliance every month. We are both happy", Zelina said.
Jason smirked.
"Our deal is still set", Jason said.
"Good", Zelina said.
Getting back to Vegas, Max removed her wig. Baron walked over to her.
"So?", he asked.
She showed him the pictures and he smiled.
"Man, that's one cute kid", he said.
Max smiled. Hunter walked in from the hall.
"Sami found out who Jason is talking with", Hunter said.
He set his laptop down and flipped through the pictures.
"Andrade and Zelina Vega. Aren't they lower ranks? What is he doing with them?", Max asked.
"Del Rio cartel needs a new leader. Looks like they found him. Only, someone is blocking their supply", Hunter said.
"Who?", Baron asked.
Hunter clicked to show the next picture.
"Lana", Baron and Max said.
Hunter nodded.
"With Del Rio gone, Lana could move more supply into territories she couldn't before because of Del Rio. Blocking Vega and Almas keeps those territories hers.", Hunter said.
"Ask Sami if he has any idea where the bomb came from. They have their signature. Find out who's name was stamped on this one", Max said.
"You think it was Almas?", Hunter asked.
"He was lower rank, yes, but also the bomb expert. Being around Del Rio, that's where his money was going. Making bombs. Almas name was always on it. It's a luchador mask", Max said.
Baron took his phone out and texted Sami.
"Send me every picture of what was left of the bomb and the plane crash"-Baron
"On it"-Sami