I'm still here... surprisingly, lol
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The headlines for weeks had been about Mercedes, Penelope, and Sean. Most of them were about Mercedes and Sean's relationship and how it turned into a grand kidnapping that was schemed by his current girlfriend. However, this was all alleged since Penelope, being the mastermind of the capture, was just "hearsay." Sean was working overtime to ensure no one believed what Mercedes was saying.

"We have released everything except the tape, and Mercedes, it looks like it is in your best interest to release it," Harris commented.

"But look at the optics. It would give battle of the revenge porn, and even though we know that Mercedes was knocked unconscious, people are bound to connect the dots and make it known that it is Mercedes in the video." Santana added.

"If we release, I can use a firewall and software to prevent anyone from trying to unblock her face," Artie spoke.

"No offense, Artie, but there is always going to be an internet sleuth who can erase that firewall and release the footage to the highest bidder." Santana pointed out. They all kept bouncing ideas off each other, trying to figure out their next move. All the while, Mercedes just sat silently as she stared into space. She heard them say things and, in her mind, found loopholes in everything. It wasn't until she grabbed her purse and coat and exited the room that everyone stopped speaking.

Mercedes walked through the White House with murder on her mind. When she reached Sean's office, a couple of people from different departments were there, but all eyes landed on her when she busted through the room.

"Leave the fucking room now," Mercedes hissed as she kept her lethal glaze on Sean. Without question, everyone grabbed their things and left the room in a fury, leaving a standing Mercedes and a sitting charming Sean. Once the door shut, Sean spoke.

"Mercedes, I am glad you came to visit me. I missed you so much, beautiful." Sean smiled.

Mercedes dry chuckled to herself, "You sick, twisted fuck. First, your girlfriend kidnaps me, and you do everything you can to ensure she doesn't go to jail. And then you throw Sam into this knowing damn well that if there were an ever investigation, it would lead back to your ass. What the fuck is your problem, Sean?"

Sean stood and walked over to Mercedes, stopping when he was right in front of her, "I missed you, and this could all go away if you agree to come back to me and let me put Sam in jail. Sure Penny did all of those things that you mentioned but I can make it all go away, just as soon as you dump Sam."

"Sam has nothing to do with this, Sean."

"Sam is why we are even in this predicament, Mercedes, and don't refer to him when I am discussing with you!"

"Don't fucking talk to me like I am your child, Sean! Look, we dated, and we broke up, but now this is an entirely new level of fuckery, even for you. I am not leaving Sam, and do you want to know why? Because he is everything you aren't, Sam cares for me, chooses me, and never makes me question whether he wants me. Unlike your sorry pathetic ass." Mercedes hissed. Sean sighed and walked over to his door, and promptly locked it.

"Do you think you are some man now because you lock doors," Mercedes spoke. Without warning, Sean grabbed the lapels of Mercedes's shirt and pinned her against the door.

"Let me go now!" Mercedes hissed as she tried to fight against him.

"Fuck you, and if you try to take away this presidency from me. I promise you I will destroy everything and everyone that you have ever loved in your life, Mercedes." Sean hissed.

Sean failed to realize that Mercedes had a wire pinned to her back the entire time they were having this interaction. The other end of the wire was connected to Sam and Deion, who were waiting in an office of the White House. They had known that the only way to end was to get harsh cold-proof, and this recording was just proof that they needed. The whole goal of Sean was to try and punish Mercedes into coming back to Sean, and they knew if he wanted to see, he would have gone to the press and said anything to try and incriminate Mercedes and Sam. They now held all the cards by putting Mercedes in the room and getting Sean to snap.

Sean still had Mercedes against the wall when Deion and Sam busted through the door. Sean backed away cautiously as Sam went to Mercedes to ensure she was okay before Deion held up the recording device.

"You will be in prison for a long time, Sean." Deion spoke with a slight smile in his voice.

"Release it, and I'll go to the press and tell them everything about you and Sam." Sean threatened.

"Do you not know who my daughter is? She can spin the entire story and make mince meat out of you while covering Sam's and I's asses, which is the God-honest truth. So here is what will happen: you will start packing your bags because this audio recording will be released in the next hour. An investigation will be done, and you'll be going to jail. If you try to bypass any of that, trust and believe I will make your life a living hell. Are we clear, Sean?" Deion explained.

"Crystal," Sean sighed out.

"Good, very good."

INCOMING NEWS:

It has just been reported that President Sean Groster is facing criminal charges for kidnapping famed White House Fixer Mercedes Jones. Reports say that an audio recording has been released, showing President Sean reaffirming that his girlfriend is responsible for the kidnapping. More news is coming later today as we receive reports.

Mercedes was lying in her apartment bed watching the news as the video of Sean being escorted out of the office and Penelope being arrested flashed across her screen. To say she was excited about this whole ordeal being over was a complete understatement, but she knew there were still knots she had to untie before it was all said and done. However, she would worry about that later. She was cuddled up in the bed when Sam came out of the bathroom and slipped behind her, holding her as he got comfortable.

"So, how do you feel?" Sam questioned as he stroked her arm lovingly. She turned in his arms to face him.

"I'm happy it is all over now, and I am glad he can't hurt us anymore." She started.

"But."

"But, there are some things that I have to handle before it is all said and done."

"And it can be done tomorrow. Right now, I want you to rest." Sam insisted as he placed a kiss on her lips.

"Ok. I love you, Sam." Mercedes said earnestly.

"I know because I love you too." He said back as he gave her another kiss. For now, it seemed that there was nothing that the young couple needed to worry about, as it appeared their most significant issue was now at rest. However, Mercedes knew herself, and she knew that she was going to fix things that people hadn't considered issues. But all that could wait until tomorrow. As of now, she was going to be happy and rest in the man's arms that loved her more than life itself.