Pulling in. Max and Baron got off the car. They watched as the guards tried to open the gate.

"What's wrong?", Max asked.

"They hacked into our systems and changed the codes. We can't open it manually either.", the guard said.

She pulled her phone out and called Sami.

"What do you need?", Sami asked.

"They hacked into the prisons systems. I need you to hack them and get us back in business.", Max said.

"I've got you", Sami said, before hanging up.

"Any civilians inside other than the guards?", Baron asked.

The guard nodded and asked for a tablet. They monitored the log ins. He pulled up the three men who had just gone in to visit someone. Showing them.

"That's my husband and brothers in law. Why were they here?", Max asked.

"Probably came for the BBQ.", the guard said.

"Does it say who they came to visit?", Max asked.

The guard clicked on the tablet before showing her a picture of Sheamus.

"Fuck", Max said

"There was a group of people who went in for the tour. A couple, a father and son, and a grandfather with his grandkids", the guard said.

Max stopped. If Roman had come for the BBQ.

"Did you say grandfather with his grandkids?", she asked.

"It doesn't mean its them, Max", Baron said.

Max called Alexa.

"We are on our way", Alexa said.

"No. I need you to take a pit stop. Check on my family, please", Max said.

Alexa knew better than to question her.

"We've got you, Max", Alexa said.

Max could feel her heart beating fast.

"Please don't be you", she whispered.


They checked Max's house, but no one was there. Making the next stop Brie's house since it was closer. Knocking on the door hard.

"Please be here", Alexa whispered.

The door opened and Dina smiled at her.

"Alexa", she said.

"Oh good, you're home", Alexa said.

Dina nodded.

"Yeah, I came home with Nikki and Brie. Some of the grandkids were getting tired. My husband stayed with half of the bunch to go on the prison tour", she said.

Alexa's smile fell.

"He's there?", Alexa asked.

Dina nodded. Her smile falling as well.

"What's going on?", Dina asked.

Nikki and Brie joined her. Alexa pulled her phone out.

"Hello", they answered.

Dina stopped.

"Maxine?", she asked.

She knew her daughter's voice.

"Max, your dad is inside", Alexa said.

"Shit", Max said, before hanging up.

Alexa looked at Max's mom. She knew she had to explain to her what was going on. She told her and the twins everything, from beginning to end.

"The kids", Nikki said.

"As far as we know, Roman is inside. Hopefully he can get to them before anyone else. Max is working on getting in. You know your sister, she will do everything in her power to make sure no one gets hurt, especially the kids", Alexa said.

Nikki nodded.

"I have to go, I'm needed down there. I will inform you when its safe to go", Alexa said.

They nodded. Alexa ran to the waiting car. Once inside, Bayley stepped on it.


Max paced in front of the gate. Waiting for Sami to get them open. Finally it buzzed and opened, she sighed. Baron right behind her as she ran in. He handed her an ear piece.

"I'm getting the front door for you now", Sami said in her ear.

"Sami, Roman is inside, get someone in his ear and help him get to my dad, he has the kids", Max said.

"I'll get Corey on it", Sami said.


Roman and the guys were half way through the prison. The cells were open, but no one was inside, meaning the prisoners were walking around. With weapons, he wasn't sure. They were aware that there were a few guards checking in with the prisoners, but who knows if they were okay now.

He felt his phone vibrate and he pulled it out.

"Hello", he whispered.

"Well hello. I hear you need my help", the person said.

Roman was confused.

"Who is this?", he asked.

"Wow Reigns, you forgot me already. Its Corey Graves", he said.

"Corey, I'm sort of busy now", Roman said.

"I know, its why I called. Put your location on so I can help you. Sami hasn't been able to hack into the cameras yet. He's barely on the doors.", Corey said.

"How did you know I was in here?", Roman asked.

"Who else, your guardian angel", Corey said.

Roman smiled. His wife. He put the location on his phone. Corey mapped it out on his side.

"Okay, you have to get to the other side of the prison. My map is showing me that you are still a bit far. Take the next right. There's a door, I'll hack into it and open it for you", Corey said.

"Thanks Corey", Roman said.

He flagged down Dean who was up front. Signaling to take a right. Dean nodded.


Once the front door was open, Max and Baron walked in. The guards in the control room were beaten and bloodied.

"Which way?", Baron asked.

The guard pointed as best he could.

"Weapons?", Max asked.

"A few guns they came with. Didn't even try to get into our weapons room", the guard groaned.

"Its not your weapons they are after", Max said.

"I heard the blonde woman they came with, tell one of the groups to go around through the other way. The way we used for the tours.", the guard said.

Max's heart was racing.

"You six take that way, Sami will open the doors for you. There are civilians, children. Get them out safely", Baron said to some of their team.

Those men left. Baron placed a hand on her shoulder.

"We need to get Lana. Our men will get them out Max. Trust them like they've always trusted you", Baron said.

Max stood and pushed Baron's hand off her shoulder.

"These are my kids B, not some random strangers. I need to see that they are okay with my own eyes", she said.

Baron nodded.

"Fine, go with them and I'll meet you in the middle. Maybe we'll find your husband inbetween", Baron said.

"From your mouth to gods ears", Max said.

She ran to catch up with the other team. Finding the door open she walked in. The tour guide was hurt and so were some of the civilians.

"Daddy", Max called.

She looked around. All the kids were missing.

"Daddy", Max yelled louder.

"Maxie?", she heard.

One of her men stood and waved to her. She ran over and pushed her gun to her back. Bending down to see her dad. She hugged him.

"Are you okay? Where are you hurt?", she asked quickly, scanning over his body.

Her tears fell.

"I'm fine baby, let me look at you. I knew you weren't really dead. I felt it", he said, crying.

"I'm so sorry daddy, I couldn't tell you. I had to fake my death to protect you all", she said.

"I know", he said nodding.

"Where are the kids?", Max asked.

"We were able to get the door open and push all the kids inside the room. We told them to run and find a safe place to hide", he said, before wincing.

"What about the men who did this to you?", she asked.

"They got through, it took them awhile to open the door", he said.

"I need you to tell me how many kids got through", Max said.

He checked off Amara, Ellie, Theo, and Hattie. Another boy who came with his dad.

"I'm going to find them", Max said.

"Be careful, Max", her dad said.

She nodded.

"Boss, we got the door open", Heath shouted.

Max looked at Curtis Fandango.

"Get my dad and everyone else out safely", she said.

"You know I will Max", Curtis said.

Going through the doors. They carefully went through the halls. They could have set traps for them.

"Clear", Max shouted after she checked out a hall and a few empty cells.

"The guard told me this block and the next had no prisoners, it's the part of the prison they used for tours.", Tyler said.

"Did you send the message about the missing kids?", she asked.

Tyler nodded. Finn joined her.

"No sign of the kids. This block is empty.", Finn said.

They moved onto the next one. As the door opened, they walked through and someone started shooting. She pushed Tyler towards the other side, getting him behind a wall and to safety. She slid down the wall on her side, feeling her side, and pulling her hand back. Blood covered her fingers.

"Shit, they got you", Finn said, checking her wound.

"Its not so bad", she said.

"Are you kidding me. The blood doesn't stop Max, I need to get you out", Finn said.

"No. Wrap it up, I need to get to my daughter, my nieces, and nephew. I won't go till I know they are safely outside of these walls", Max said.

Finn knew there was no use in fighting with her.

"Damn it", Finn mumbled.

She removed her tshirt and Finn ripped it up to wrap it around her wound. Tyler pulled out a few grenades and threw them into the hall.

"Look out", they heard someone shout before they went off.

Finn helped Max up. She fought through the pain. Nothing was going to stop her from getting to her daughter.

A/N: Two chapters left! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas (if you celebrate it). Happy Holidays! Be safe!