(A/N: This chapter continues directly from 'Taking Breaks' and goes on during and after the Prison Break.)

Cue Opening Theme: Saints Row (2022) Main Theme - Malcolm Kirby Jr.

TWG:R

~Endless Possibilities Arc~

Chapter 58: Don't Dick About the Desert (Part 3)

Las Venturas

Saturday

Huey's only regret last night was he overexerted himself to where he felt sore and drained. But Luna kept pushing him…not that she was not pleased by the results. She was quite pleased and a bit sore herself. Huey finished getting dressed before fluffing his opened coffee-colored shirt. Luna wore the red dress, jacket, and heels…from when they had first met all those years ago. The two got their gear together before going down to the hotel restaurant.

They did not have to wait long for Alex and Jase. Both went for matching outfits, appearing as your typical young couple in love.

"Aw, we should get matching jackets." Luna said as Alex and Jase sat down at the table.

"Luna Abel. I'd recognize that face…from the Kumite." Jase said as a loud Kung-Fu noise rang out.

"What's the Kumite and where's that sound coming from?!" Alex said before hearing it again.

"It's an international underground martial arts tournament. Picture Mortal Kombat…without Shao Khan. Bloodsports. I worked here for a few weeks in the summer as a part of the staff. That was years ago." Jase said thinking back. "Good times."

"I remember you…faintly." Luna said.

"Yeah, but how the hell have you not aged at all?" Jase asked. "Actually…considering the freaky shit I've seen at that tournament, I rather not know. But what do you want?"

"We have an offer of an alliance. Myself and my girlfriend here are a part of an international and independent spy agency. We call ourselves Epilogue. We've been interested in teaming up, mostly to get your group for jobs and for the exchange of goods." Huey explained.

"Hell of an offer, but I can't speak for Tidal Fox's full acceptance. You'd need one of the boss's for that…but I expect you want me to put in the word while tentatively accepting your offer." Jase said while they all had breakfast.

His cell phone rang to which he answered it to hear Jingfei.

"Jingfei, what can I do for you?" Jase asked.

"I'm going to need you to come over…and if Epilouge's agents have found you…bring them with you to my office. I got a job for all of you." Jingfei said before hanging up.

"Well shit, I guess we're all going to the Four Dragons." Jase said as Huey raised an eyebrow.

All four went on to Jingfei's office to find her in her chair facing away from them.

[Cues: Sleeping Dogs OST - Sleeping Dogs Theme B]

Jingfei swung her chair around.

"I see Epilogue has found you. I shouldn't be surprised." Jingfei said. "Birds of a feather flock together after all. Regardless, I got off the phone with Toreno and we've come to an agreement. We all want to get rid of the Sindaccos. However, I can't take over Caligua's, but you can…Jase."

"About that, I have a majority stake in another casino." Jase said as Jingfei glared. "The Ground Floor, but I have an idea."

"Go on." Jingfei said getting a bottle of water from under the table.

"Epilogue needs a cash source, so we find someone who could take over the casino once we rip it away from the Sindaccos. A middleman." Jase stated before going for the door. "I'll finish what I'm saying…after I use the bathroom."

Jase stepped out of the room.

"So…Alex, how long have you and Jase been together?" Luna said, trying to make small talk.

"A few years." Alex said. "Probably would have married sooner if things were different. What about you?"

"Finally got this one to admit his feelings in a night of heated passion. I'm not a size queen, but…I wasn't complaining at all." Luna said with a purr.

"You too?" Alex joked as Huey just blushed.

"Must be nice…" Jingfei said with an eyeroll as Jase came back inside.

"Before I go on. I need to know when you do the takeover, and how long you can keep the place closed for the change of ownership?" Jase said as Jingfei nodded.

"We already got the plants in place for a hostile takeover, so we can do it before lunch. The place is closed today so it's just staff. As for how long…I'd say a few days, half a week at most." Jingfei remarked. "I-"

There was a knock on the door before the door was opened. Triad men walked in Tiffany with Jessie following behind them.

"Tiffany?" Jase asked.

Tiffany looked surprised to see him.

"You know her?" Jingfei asked him.

"A bullshitter from college. She ragged about her mom's lifestyle, but…joined a gang to make money. I mean, I get not liking your mom's lifestyle, but it was legal." Jase said as Tiffany sighed.

"Don't remind me." Tiffany groaned out.

"Why is she here?" Jingfei said.

"She accidentally caught the peddler trying to sell fake poker chips." The triad member said as Jingfei had an idea.

"Is that so? Please leave us. I need to reward our 'hero'." Jingfei said as the goons left. "Miss Tiffany, how would you like a job?"

"A job?" Tiffany asked. "Doing what?"

"I need someone to run a casino that's soon to need a new owner. We need a face for it to run with a business associate." Jingfei said as Tiffany lit up.

"I'm in." Tiffany said as Jessie looked concerned.

"What's the catch?" Jessie asked.

"No catch. We need a face for the casino's holding. When things are secured, we'll call you for you to take your new position." Jingfei said plainly before giving Tiffany a voucher. "Just leave your number and we'll call you when things are in place. Oh, please you and your mother go enjoy a meal at the casino's restaurant, on the house."

Tiffany was quick to accept, leave her number, and leave with Jessie in tow.

"I'd almost feel bad for her." Huey remarked.

"Don't. She's basically being paid to be a figurehead." Jase said dryly. "I don't know if she's changed…but she has given she's here and with her mother. But still, she always came off as a bitch in sheep's clothing."

Alex cleared her throat to get back to the main subject.

"Ok, while me and my men handle the casino takeover. I need you four to handle taking out Agapito and his core members. I got good intel they're out in the desert in Las Brujas having a meeting. Go out there and kill them all. We handle everything else." Jingfei said as Jase nodded.

[Music Ends]

Jase and the others left with Alex calling SecuroServ for a vehicle. The Patriot was waiting for them outside as she got in with everyone else coming in. Before leaving town, they went to Ammu-Nation to stock up before heading out.

~TWG~

Jessie, worried about her daughter, called MC for a bit of help.

"Figurehead, most likely. I wouldn't worry, your daughter can fake plenty of things. No offense." MC said as Jessie sighed.

"None taken. So as she doesn't pry at her business partners…she'll be fine." Jessie said while getting her plate filled.

"Yeah. I'll keep an eye on her, but hey…your daughter got a cushy job she doesn't really deserve. But hey…better than her wanting to follow her footsteps." MC said as Jessie sat next to her daughter.

"Personally, my worst nightmare. I didn't bust my hump for her to end up like me. Thanks for your help, Mark." Jessie said as MC bid her goodbye before hanging up.

"Can't believe you're still in contact with him." Tiffany said.

"He pulled me out of my depression." Jessie said sharply as Tiffany backed off. "Besides, you should be preparing for this job."

"Yeah, I guess I have to buy a suit now. On the bright side, I can use the money I have now with no issue." Tiffany said eagerly.

Jessie sighed. She loved her daughter, she really did…but Tiffany could be a bit too dense.

~TWG~

Agapito was in a foul mood. Barsimeo was a no show alongside his useless nephew, and they were not even answering the phone.

"Come on, and pick up!" Agapito said before getting an answer. "Finally! Barsimeo, where are you?"

"Mi dispiace, ma non possiamo più parlare. Ho finito, sono fuori. Questo non è un paese per la vecchia mafia. Addio." Barsimeo said before hanging up.

"What the-" *BLAM*

A bullet tore through his head from a sniper round, courtesy of Alex being up on the roof. Luna came out with her Special Carbine blazing as the mobsters began to snap out of their stupor to fire back. Jase used the car to mow down a few with Huey riding shotgun to shoot down anyone in the way. Given it was mostly the leadership and the captains, they finished them off rather quickly.

"Oi, dibs on the Elegy RH8." Jase said simply.

"I'll take the Gauntlet." Huey said bluntly.

Alex wordlessly leapt down, sought out the keys for the Dominator GTT she saw, and got them to take the car. After the money off the corpses were divided, they shoved the bodies into the cars they were ditching before rigging them to blow. Luna would get in the car with Huey as she called Jingfei.

"It's all clear on our end." Luna said, putting it on speaker.

"We're almost done…I suggest keeping out of town for a half hour." Jingfei said as they could hear gunfire before she hung up.

"We can go to Fort Carson. There's a garage there to get these cars repainted, and there's a bowling alley." Jase said as Luna lit up.

"I can improve my strike game." Luna said mirthfully.

Current Stats

Naruto - $7,801,022 - Current Weapons: Fist, Switchblade, Katana, Dual Pistols (Suppressor/Extended Clip), Dual AP Pistols (Platinum Tint/Extended Clip/Glided), Pistol .50, Pump Shotgun, Sawed-Off Shotgun, Dual Micro SMGs (Extended Clip), MG, Combat MG, SMG, Compact Rifle (Platinum/Drum Magazine), Assault Rifle (Drum Magazine/Grip/Scope/Flashlight), Special Carbine (Drum Magazine/Scope/Grip), Sniper Rifle, Grenades, Sticky Bombs, Rocket Launcher

[PV: Dominator, Mesa (Merryweather), Infernus; PB: Hexer Custom, Shotaro, Bati 801; PW: Seashark, Jetmax]

(Current Tattoos: None)

Owned Businesses: Mirror Park Tavern ($2000/day), Hotel Wisdahl ($15000/day), La Mesa LSC ($2000/day)

Garages: 120 Murrieta Heights, 870 Route 68 Approach, 1200 Route 68

Isaribi - $8,737,758 - Current Weapons: Brass Knuckles, Antique Cavalry Dagger, Katana, Dual Pistols (Suppressor/Extended Clip), Dual AP Pistols (Platinum Tint/Extended Clip/Glided), Sweeper Shotgun, Dual Machine Pistols, SMG (Drum Magazine), Combat MG, Compact Rifle (Platinum/Drum Magazine), Carbine Rifle (Box Clip/Grip/Flashlight/Scope/Yusuf Amir Luxury Finish), Special Carbine, Marksman Rifle , Grenades, Sticky Bombs, Rocket Launcher

[PV: FMJ, Sultan RS; PB: Hellfury Custom, Shotaro; PW: Toro, Seashark, Jetmax]

(Current Tattoos: None)

Owned Businesses: Mirror Fashion ($3000/day), Bellic Enterprises West ($11000/day), Hookah Palace ($14000/day), MC Weed Farm

Garages: Unit 2 Popular Street

Yara - $11,985,827 - Current Weapons: Brass Knuckles, Switchblade, Baseball Bat, Machete, Dual Pistols (Suppressor/Extended Clip), Dual AP Pistols (Platinum Tint/Extended Clip/Glided), Pump Shotgun, Dual Micro-SMG, SMG, Compact Rifle (Platinum/Drum Magazine), Assault Rifle, Carbine Rifle, Special Carbine, Sniper Rifle, Rocket Launcher, Molotov Cocktails, Sticky Bombs

[PV: Buccaneer Custom, Turismo R; PB: Bati 801RR/Custom, Shotaro; PW: Seashark, Jetmax]

(Current Tattoos: Custom (Upper Back))

Owned Businesses: Reflex Nails ($3000/day), On Thin Ice ($6000/day), Squeeze One Out ($3000/day)

Garages: 1337 Exceptionalists Way

Tomoko - $12,190,097 - Current Weapons: Fist, Baseball Bat, Switchblade, Katana, Dual Pistols (Suppressor/Extended Clip), Dual Pistol .50s (Yusuf Amir Luxury Finish/Extended Clip), AP Pistol, SNS Pistol, Pump Shotgun, Combat Shotgun, Dual Micro SMGs, Dual Mini SMGs, SMG, Compact Rifle (Platinum/Drum Magazine), Assault Rifle, Carbine Rifle (Platinum Tint/Box Clip/Grip/Flashlight/Scope/Yusuf Amir Luxury Finish), Special Carbine, Grenade Launcher (Army Tint/Grip), Flamethrower, Minigun (Gold)

[PV: Turismo R; PB: Hexer Custom, PCJ-600, Shotaro; PW: Seashark, Jetmax]

(Current Tattoos: None)

Owned Businesses: DigitalDen (Mirror Park) ($6000/day), Chico's Hypermarket ($3000/day)

Garages: 331 Supply Street

(A/N: Well, Tiffany was thrown a massive bone, whether she deserves it is really up to interpretation. But yeah, 'Don't Dick About the Desert' is done. After that mess is wrapped up, Jase and Alex can finally enjoy their honeymoon. Of course, our protagonists will get the call about Epilogue soon enough. Now, let's get back to our main leads on their day off.)