"Gracie, you alright?" Tony Prince asked, pretending to be Gracie's father.
Gracie: (gagged) DADDY!?
"The bastards didn't hurt you did they?"
"Yo, she can't talk we got a gag in her mouth!" Dash told him dryly.
"Give her back, you animals! She's suffered enough!" Tony ordered.
"... Hand over the stuff" Packie ordered, as he was holding the gagged Gracie.
"Hand over Gracie... I'm here for you sweetie" Tony replied.
"JUST HAND OVER THE FUCKIN STUFF!" Packie cried out angrily.
"Alright, calm down. Both of you" Niko said, acting like the peacemaker.
"Hey ... We put the ice in the middle, we walk back. Then. You send over the girl... We leave and you pick up the stuff. Entiende?" Luis Lopez insisted. Using the newer voice, from his crossover game. As it sounds better to me.
"Sure, show us the goods." Niko said.
Gay Tony walks forward, sets the diamonds down, and steps back before saying "Come back to me, honey."
"(calmly to Packie) Let her go" Niko replied, and Packie released Gracie and she walked slowly over to Tony and Luis and they left quietly.
But suddenly, out of nowhere. Bulgarin drives over.
Bulgar: Niko Bellic, how is it that whenever something is stolen from me you are not far away?
Niko: ... I have never stolen anything from you, Mr. Bulgarin.
Bulgar: These men, the big faggot and his Dominican bitch, they stole my diamonds. And you have been trying to rob the thieves. To rob me. [translated] KILL THEM ALL!
Niko, Dash and Packie all run to nearby cover.
"I don't care what you did to that man, but we aren't leaving here without those diamonds!" Packie told Niko, as he pulled out his Glock 17 and returned fire.
Niko managed to bring his SMG, but Dash only her Glock 17, just like Packie. Niko tosses his Glock 17 to Packie so Packie can use them as duel weapons. And Packie is surprisingly accurate with them. Much like Micah from RDR2.
"Okay.. I think I know which one of them has the ice, you two over me, I'm moving for a closer look" Packie said, running down shooting the duel pistols at some goons near the stairs, climbing up them.
"Guys! Over here! Hurry!" Packie called over to Niko and Dash.
Niko and Dash ran over to Packie, a Russian gunman pointed an Uzi at them and Niko shot him twice in the chest, killing him.
"I'll be taking that," Dash said to herself, as he grabbed the dead Russian's Uzi.
Eventually the three-o shot their way across the above level. Niko and Packie shoot some approaching cars below. Dash shoots some goons who tried to sneak over. Reloading the Uzi afterward.
Eventually they cornered the man with the diamonds.
"Give us that fucking ice, you're trapped!" Packie demanded.
"Yeah.. We'll let you live if you hand them over" Dash promised him. Having to ditch the Uzi, as it was empty, leaving her with her pistol again.
"I'm screwed either way. If I don't give you the diamonds, you kill me here and you take 'em. I do give you diamonds, Mr. Bulgarin kills me later. [tosses the diamonds down onto a moving garbage truck] Don't nobody have them. Screw all of you!" The unnamed man replied.
Niko (translated from his native language): Bullshit as usual.
Packie You selfish piece of cocksucking shit! (shoots the man dead).
ON THE CAR RIDE HOME:
Packie: FUCK! FUCK! FUCK!. All that trouble for nothing. Kidnapping the bitch, holding onto her, fighting through them damn Russians... all of that for jack shit.
Niko: Look on the bright side, (jokingly) at least you got to meet Gracie.
Dash: Screw that. I got close to knocking her teeth out. That was about it.
Packie: Yeah.. We ain't got shit now... Maybe we was going to have to give up them diamonds to fucking Ray Boccino but we woulda got a payday. Now we ain't getting SHIT!
Niko: Yeah, but there is no guarantee we woulda made any money out of those diamonds anyway. I've got a suspicion those were the ones Ray Boccino got me to handle a while back. They're bad luck. Me and some biker had to try to sell them to a diamond dealer and it turned into a bloodbath... That was when those friends of Gracie's must have gotten them.
Packie: Stolen them from you, did they?
Niko: No, they stole them from the guys I sold them to... Shit, these diamonds have been trouble since Ray first made me take them out of a trash can for him. Is good they are on their way to a landfill somewhere. Best place for them. The population of Liberty City would have been higher if we had.
Dash: You might be right, Nicky. Whose fucking diamonds were they anyway!?
Niko: They were not Ray's, I can tell you this much. Maybe they belong to this homosexual man, Gracie's friend. I don't know. Maybe to Bulgarin.
Packie: Bulgarin, he the motherfucker who busted up our peaceful hostage exchange!? What in Christ's name went on back there anyways!?
Niko: Some time ago, I worked for Mr. Bulgarin in Europe, smuggling people across the Adriatic. A ship sunk, the cargo sunk to the bottom of the sea, I had to swim for my life. Bulgarin lost a lot of money that night and he needed someone to blame. This was one of the reasons I left Europe and came back here to Liberty City.
Dash: And now he shows up claiming the ice belongs to him?
Packie: What are the chances?
Niko: Our paths crossed back when I was living in Hove Beach as well. My cousin and I moved up to Bohan to get away from him and another man called Dimitri Rascalov.
Packie: That's a real shame, I can see you fitting right down in Hove Beach... Probably a good thing you got out though. Wouldn't meet me if you'd stayed, would ya?
Niko: When you put it like this, I'm one lucky motherfucker, Packie.
NEARLY A MONTH LATER:
"Hey Dimitri, I don't think I'll be doing this deal with you. We have other business to finish.. And now.. You're about to learn a lesson, actions have consequences. You screwed me over, now you're paying for it. Shame that'll be the second last thing that goes into your head." Niko said, pointing his famish SMG at Dimitri after having cleared the area of everyone but Dimitri himself.
"You're the one who's going to learn a lesson. People aren't going to be happy if you kill me. [translated] Stupid motherfucker!" Dimitri cried, trying to hide his fear.
"I've never been very popular, don't plan on changing that!" Niko cried.
"Niko, it's not too late, we can work this out! It was a long time ago that I pissed you off. Forget about it. I didn't mean nothing. Please. Think about Pegorino, he's got nothing without this deal. It was never my idea to set you up. Go easy on me. We were friends, remember? You don't need to do this. You're fucking a lot of people over by killing me. Hey, come on, we got history. Don't fuckin do it!" Dimitri begged.
"I'm sorry Dimitri.. But this world is better off without you!" Niko cried.
"Bu-
Niko shoots him in both kneecaps, then in the head as he was trying to get up.
"I should have put you out of your misery a long time ago. Goodbye, Dimitri."
Niko calls Roman:
"I killed Dimitri, it's over. He was on the Platypus, the boat I arrived in Liberty City on. So it seems it ends where it began." Niko said.
Roman: I guess you did what you felt you had to do. No deal, no money, no hot tubs and models. But Dimitri will not bother you again. I will see you at the wedding, yes? Remember to wear a suit.
"I'll be there Roman, don't worry." Niko said.
Niko calls Kate:
"Hey, Kate. I took your advice. I cut my connections with that man." Niko said, not having the heart to tell her what really happened.
Kate: I'm really proud of you, Niko. It must have been really hard to turn down the money and stick to your principles.
"Well it was the right thing to do. Are you coming to Roman's wedding?" Niko asked.
Kate: ... Can I bring Dash?
"I.. Okay, sure." Niko replied.
Dashlene Lucia drove Kate over to the wedding. Seems to be the time she wears a dress. It's black, which might not be a surprise, as Dash can be described as a bit of a goth, judging by how many tattoos she has, her black lipstick, and the fact she likes punk rock channels like CHANNEL X.
"I don't know about this." Dash said nervously, parking her sky blue 1995 Volkswagen Passat, odd how she preferred to spend most of her score money on the car, instead finally getting a house. As she spent the events of GTA4, either in hotels, or on Packie's couch. Before that she was using a motel Ezebeth Torris bought her, who was actually the first person Dash met in the city. And technically was Dash's intro to the crimeworld, as Dash ended up doing jobs for her, and in return Ezebeth paid for Dash's motel, as Dash was broke. That's how Dash met Packie in the first place (well that and a drunk Dash's pathetic attempt to rob a gas store). Which ended up being very helpful after Ezebeth was jailed, and Dash was homeless again. Though Packie, Dash became labeled a full member of the McCreary Crime Family, unlike Niko who only helped them out a little. She even has a tattoo saying, "Dash McCreary''. Humorously, she's not even being Irish, she's from Los Santos actually.
"Please Dash, you'll be good comfort for me." Kate said, all dressed up.
"Fine.'' Dash groaned.
Roman and Mallorie get married. The crowd cheer and congratulate Roman and Mallorie as they exit the church. Dash was more shy and stayed in the back, clapping with the crowd.
But suddenly a mysterious a black car drives past and revealed the uninvited Jimmy Pegorino, who shoots at the crowd with an assault rifle from his car window, whilst shouting "YOU FUCKING DOUBLE CROSSING IMMIGRANT SHIT!" at Niko.
Kate pushes Dash out of the way, but for her efforts Kate herself is shot through the side of head, killed instantly. Which Dash only realizes after turning back towards her, as she was knocked to the ground by her,
"KATE!" Dash cried, running over to her. Niko tries to comfort her but doesn't seem to know how to really do it, instead just looking the other way.
"SOMEONE CALL A FUCKING AMBULANCE!" Roman cried, near tears himself. This was his big day. And now a new friend of theirs has been shot.
"SHE'S DEAD!" Dash cried tearfully, hugging Kate's body. Getting blood on her dress, but doesn't give a shit.
"What? Oh shit. SHIT, shit!" Roman cried.
"She told me to leave it. I thought I had. I thought it was over!" Niko cried tearfully. Dash is seen hugging Kate.
"It's never over bra." Little Jacob said.
"Niko, you can't blame yourself!" Roman cried, trying to comfort him, but unfortunately it only made Niko even more enraged.
"OF COURSE I CAN! (aggressively pushes Roman) SHE'S DEAD!" Niko screamed.
"Easy, easy, easy... I your brother, man, easy. Calm down, man, calm down." Jacob cried.
"Niko, we have to get out of here! Cops are coming!" Dash cried, Brucie helping her up in an uncharacteristically calm moment.
"Go on, we take care of this, man. Leave!" Jacob cried.
"Okay! Okay!" Niko cried, still close in tears. Dash follows after.
PHONE CALLS AFTER:
PACKIE:
Packie: I never thought this would happen, Niko. I never fucking thought it. Kate, sweet, innocent Katie.
Niko: I'm sorry Packie. I was there, I tried to stop it ...
Packie: She didn't do nothing to nobody. It was us McReary men who were the sinners. We're paying for that ourselves, she didn't have to pay too.
Niko: She didn't Packie, you're right.
Packie: I gotta be with me Ma, she doesn't have much left other than me. And that ain't much... see you, man.
Niko: It's enough, see you, man.
(Niko hangs up)
DASH:
Dash (drunk): Can you, can you, can you believe.. Can you believe.. Kate man.
Niko: Are you drunk again?
Dash: Kate was.. Kate was like a sister.. Why wasn't it me! Kate didn't deserve it! WHY TAKE KATE!?
Niko: I don't know ...
Dash: She's dead!.. Kate, she.. I need lay down, bye Niko (hangs up)
SEVERAL DAYS LATER:
It was a cold, dark, rainy afternoon. Perfect for the mood everyone was in.
Everyone was gathered around a gravestone. On it read...
Kate Mcreary - 1980 to 2008
But nothing else was written against the grave, no comment like you would see on many gravestones. It just said her name and the dates. Nothing too interesting.
"I never thought this would happen... I never fucking thought it... Kate.. sweet, innocent Katie... She didn't deserve it.. She never hurt anyone!... She didn't do anything to nobody. It was us McReary men who were the sinners. We're paying for that ourselves, she didn't have to pay too". Packie said, in a heart broken voice.
"I'm sorry Packie.. I loved her too.. She was like a sister" Dash said, wearing a backwards baseball hat and a black GAP sweater as she stood over him.
"It's Niko's fault.. He didn't protect h-
"Hey.. Don't blame Niko. I was there. It was nobody's fault. it was, 'wrong place wrong time', nothing else" The Dash replied, her long hair hidden behind the hat.
"I know Dash.. But Michael, Derrick, and now Katie.. We lost them ALL after, almost immediately after meeting Niko.. It's like he's bad luck or something" Packie said, hiding a tear.
"It's probably just a coincidence," Dash insisted.
TWO DAYS AFTER THE FUNERAL:
"Are you sure about moving?" Dash asked, from outside the airport. Her beautiful looking long black hair is now shown, since it's sunny today, and she's wearing white t-shirt, no words on it, and the same blue jeans she had at the funeral earlier.
"Yes.. Get away from this shit they call Liberty City... You sure don't want to come with me Dash?" Packie replied.
"I'm sure," Dash replied.
"Well then. One last favor... Look after me mother." Packie replied.
"Of course" Dash replied, before giving him a hug goodbye.
"I'll keep in touch with Packie." Dash said, while they hugged.