I don't own anything but my character Alex! Enjoy ;)

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Colby stalked through his all black bedroom, smirking at the beautiful sight before him. There lay Alexandra, sprawled out on the bed with the sheets covering most of her luscious, naked body. Her dark hair fanned around her, a piece wrapped around her finger as she eyed him. With a smirk on her painted red lips, she couldn't help but bite her lip as his half naked figure approached, as if he was ready to pounce once again.

"You look pretty good in my bed," he said, crawling across the bed to devour her lips.

"It was long overdue, I'll admit," she mumbled, his forehead resting against hers. Smiling, he sat beside her as he reached over to his nightstand.

"I have something for you," he said, opening the drawer. He pulled out a small red velvet box, letting her take it from his hand. Her eyes grew wide as she slowly opened it, revealing a pair of really expensive looking diamond earrings.

"Colby," Alex breathed, her fingers brushing across the stones in disbelief. "These are... Wow."

"Thought you'd like them," he said, lighting his cigarette. "You deserve it."

Alex smiled, kissing him again. "You're too good to me."

Their attention averted to his cell vibrating against the table top across the room. He stalked over, eyeing the name appearing on the screen. 'Rio.'

"I'll be in the shower," she said, clutching the sheet against her naked body, figuring he'd want to take that call. "When you're done, come and get me," she purred.

Colby looked back, smirking as he watched her walk into the adjoining bathroom, closing the door behind her. He snatched his phone, walking out of the bedroom and into the hall to answer. "Del Rio... I've been waiting for you to call," he said, inhaling the smoke from his cigarette.

"Damien Sandow... Was that your doing?" Alberto's accented voice asked. He chuckled. "Of course it was you. No one else is stupid enough to kill the big boss man."

Colby chuckled. "Let's just say he got what he deserved. He ran his course. He was ready to rat and sell me out, Alberto. We can't have no rat around here, especially doing what we do. You got me?"

"Jesus Christ... So what does this mean? You in charge now?"

"I am," he answered confidently.

"You really know what you're doin' kid? You haven't been in this for that long," Alberto asked with humour laced in his voice.

"I've been in this for three years hiding in Damien's shadow, soaking up everything I could. I helped keep The Wyatts at bay and the Irish biting... I know exactly what I'm doing and I'm gonna keep doing it."

Alberto sighed, knowing he had no choice. His business ventures were unwillingly tied to Colby now. He was in his debt. There was absolutely no way of getting out of it, if he treasured his own life. "Fine. We'll meet Monday... We're gonna discuss how we're gonna go about all this. I wanna see what you're all about, kid."

Colby chuckled again, walking back into the bedroom, ready to join Alex in the shower. He shoved his cigarette into the ashtray and grabbed another condom from his nightstand. "It's still business as usual... I'll see you Monday, Rio."

XXX

Alex and Jon walked side by side as they watched Kylie and Cam venture off in the museum, soaking up every last bit of the exhibits they stumbled across. As the kids roamed further away, Jon couldn't help but ask about the other night.

"So how long have you been uh, working there?" He asked, shoving his hands in his pockets.

Shrugging, Alex held the long strap of her purse between her hands. "Don't freak out..." She started, prompting him to look at her.

"I'm guessing a really long time?" He chuckled.

She nodded. "Almost eight years now... On and off though. I started when I was twenty one."

"Really? Wow..." He mumbled with a shrug. "Well, you're good at it."

"Thanks," she laughed. "So how did your friend like his last night as a single man?"

Jon chuckled, the fragments of the wild night piecing together. "He actually got a little crazy as the night went on. It was kinda surprising and I'm sure his girl didn't like it much... So it was a pretty successful night I'd say."

"Well good for him... He needed it."

"Oh he did... Marriage ain't easy."

"I couldn't imagine... I don't even think I could if I really wanted to."

"Take it from someone whose been there and dealt with it for three long years... But hey, I came out alive."

"Well that's all that matters," Alex giggled as they stopped in front of the escalator, watching their kids go down the first few steps.

"How long have you been with the DEA?" She asked, both stepping on the escalator. "Going on five years... Started out as a cop, got sick of that, you know? Needed something with a little more edge, a little dangerous. So I got into the DEA. I just got back into it, actually. Been out of commission for a couple months but now but here I am," he said.

"Oh," she nodded, stepping onto the next floor. "So that means you're pretty good at figuring people out?"

He followed, his eyes darting to Cam and Kylie for an instance. "I guess you can say that."

Alex smiled. "So you're an agent with the DEA and you've got a taste for strip clubs... I gotta say I've met a lot of men in my life, but I can't say I've ever met someone like you if you could believe that."

"Well, I like to keep it interesting," he shrugged with a grin. "I can't say I've ever met anyone that looks as good as you with their clothes on too," he teased, cringing as his ears rang from what he said. He was expecting to get slapped right across the face, hard.

But he relaxed as she began to laugh, nudging him playfully as she walked closer to the kids. "There's a first for everything, right?" She called back with a smile.

XXX

"As you know, Damien Sandow is dead which ultimately means new alliances will be made since the head boss is no longer around," Colby spat as he sat among Del Rio and his men. The round table they occupied was in some location only the two were familiar with and they made sure not to draw any attention to themselves when they arrived.

Alberto held his cigar between his fingers as he listened to Colby, still wondering how the hell he was supposed to take him seriously. Whenever he talked business, it was between himself and Damien. That's how it always was with the rivals and alliances. Colby really was living in Damien's shadow, there to listen and take it everything he learned. But now it was time to see if he could live up to his predecessor.

"You know we have a meet with The Irish coming up... Damien wanted to cut the cord with them but I'm willing to see how they can tie into everything."

"Thought they were with Wyatt?"

"Last I heard, Irish were flying solo... But we could use them if the price is right."

Alberto nodded. He actually agreed with Colby. "We need to keep things moving and expand our trade. If new alliances are forming then the only way we can guarantee our safety is to get in contact with Sheamus."

"Exactly," Colby smiled. "See? We're already on the same page."

"Don't get a head of yourself, kid. What do you got planned with those Wyatts anyways?"

Colby popped his cigarette between his lips, lighting the thing quickly. "You see," he started, blowing the smoke along with his words, "They're rivals, they know their place. But since Damien is dead, they no longer have any incentive to keep the peace. That's why I want this deal with Sheamus and his guys, maybe convince him of his previous deal with Wyatt. Ultimately, we need to come together and make sure Wyatt doesn't get a head of himself, thinking he can take over."

"You sure that's his motive?"

"It is... Damien said Wyatt wanted full control over us as well as the guns once he formed a bond with Sheamus. He'll do anything to take over, like he wanted before he got locked up."

"So what does that mean for me and my guys?" Alberto asked.

Colby thought for a second. He needed to have Del Rio's gang on a whole different level then business. He needed their trust, their security. He was willing to eliminate some of their debt in exchange for an alliance. "I'm a fair man, Alberto. You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours."

"What about our debt?"

Colby nodded. "You keep things moving and protect what I'm doing and then I'll reconsider your debt."

Alberto nodded in agreement, holding out his hand for Colby to shake. Today they were no longer rivals bound together by blackmail. Today they were official business partners.

XXX

"What'd you do this weekend, man?" Antonio asked as he stirred his cup of coffee. They hung around the break room, filling up on coffee before their long day of piecing together evidence began.

"Took my kid to the museum for some school project," Jon answered, sipping at his cup.

"And he brought along some hot chick too," Joe chimed in with the biggest grin on his face.

"Woah, woah, woah! Wait a minute here. Who's this hot chick Joe is speaking of?" Antonio asked, perking up at the mention of a woman. "And does she have a friend?"

Jon chuckled. "No man... Her daughter is doing a project with Cam..."

"And what's she doing with you?" Antonio laughed.

"Nothing..." Jon shrugged. "Don't worry... If anything happens, you won't be the first to know," Jon muttered with pure sarcasm.

"Someone's finally come along since Lauren, man," Joe said, patting Jon's shoulder. "This could be a good thing for you."

"Oh it could be," Jon couldn't help but say with a grin. "And she's a dancer."

"You sick bastard, you... You've always had a thing for strippers, or women who wear far less clothing then should be allowed. But hey, I'm not complaining," Antonio chuckled.

Jon nodded and there was no way he could deny it. "It's how it is, man."

"That's true... I've known you ever since we started, and it's always been that sick side of you," Joe said.

"And Lauren didn't care?" Antonio couldn't help but ask.

"Lauren tried to keep together something that wasn't meant to be... Of course she didn't care. She just wanted us to be together and get married for Cam's sake," Jon mumbled, chugging back his luke warm coffee.

"Fair enough," Joe said with a shrug.

"Look, she's just my neighbor and her kid happens to be partnered up with mine for school. That's it... So enough about me... Let's get this shit show started," Jon said, waving the case file for both Joe and Antonio to see. "Give me a list of every MC, anything gang related in the surrounding area... And make sure we profile The Irish and The Mex to a tee."