Belinda Jean Wakefield aka Billie Winkler was cooking up eggs for her baby and her husband Steven. Austin was in his high chair bouncing up and down and talking to his dad, Steven in toddler talk.

"Daddy. Work?"

"Yep. Daddy has to see a new client today."

"New 'ent?" Austin asked.

Steven laughs. "Yes a new 'ent."

"Here you go Austin, and here's your breakfast. Make sure you eat up."

"Yes dear." He takes the eggs and butters up his toast as he shoves his eggs inside. He loved his egg sandwiches, so Billie usually made toast with his eggs.

"So how's the new case going."

"Fine. You'll never believe who the newest client is. Cara."

"Cara...Walker? Wasn't she your old fiancee in high school?"

"Not really. We were just hormonal teenagers. Anyway, remember that news about Nick Fox?"

"Jessica's ex?"

"Yep. She is terrified to testify against the guy Nick arrested. She didn't want to do anything to do with the case, but my boss the District Attorney is running for State Attorney General and wants to make a example out of that guy. He is pulling out all of the stops. He is subpoenaing everyone he knows to testify against him."

"What does it have to do with Cara?"

"She dated his son. It was pretty serious. They met in Bristol England when Cara was a student in university. They dated during Cara's senior year and were engaged. He was arrested in Italy for trying to distribute drugs across the borders. My boss, Robert, thinks Cara knows about any inside info."

"That would be impossible. Elizabeth says Cara dumped him even before he was arrested in Italy. Her and Jessica both said Cara moved back here because she was afraid he would come after her for abandoning him in his time of need."

"Not according to my dad. He thinks his partner is right. Cara was always seen on social media with her ex. Birthday parties, funerals, high end restaurants popular with organized crimes."

"That doesn't mean she knew anything. Most women would be impressed by a rich guy. Cara and her mom were always hurting for money especially after her mom's divorce was finalized."

"I know. Cara always wrote to the twins. The last time Jessica was here, she said Cara was scared to leave her dad's apartment. She was looking forward to restarting her life. Now this happens. Dammit."

"Dammit." Austin echos.

"Steven. Don't swear in front of Austin."

"Oh sorry. Austin. Daddy said a bad word. Don't say that word."

"Okay. Done now." Austin shoves his plate away. "Teevee?" That was his word for television. His favorite show, Mr. Goody and Friends was on.

Billie gets up and takes their son in front of the TV. While his show was playing, she returns to the kitchen. Her mom was coming over to babysit. They had a nanny, but she was sick today.

"What about her mom? Is she still in London?"

"Not anymore. She took a red eyed flight the first chance she got. She is staying with some friends. She is scared for Cara."

Hearing the door knocking, Billie got up to answer it. After greeting Mrs Winkler, Steven drives to work.

"Morning Sandra."

"Morning Steve. There is coffee in the pot. Cara is in your office. Mr Wakefield is already inside." Steven's secretary, Sandra Bacon - Lopez says.

As Steven goes to the office he saw his dad, Ned Wakefield. As his eyes go to Cara, he was stunned to see how much she changed. She looked so elegant and posh. Her time in Europe transformed her. She was well tailored and looked like she stepped out of a fashion magazine. Holy shit. She kinda looked like that singer from that British girl band from the 90s. The skinny one. Her hair was shorter and sleek, and her skin and makeup was flawless. Steven was immediately a young college freshman again. He couldn't help himself. He hugged her.

Hearing his dad clearing his throat he pulled away. His face bright red he realized the District Attorney just walked in. He was quiet. He came in right behind Steven.

"Am I interrupting anything Mr Wakefield?" His boss asked.

"No sir."

"Good. Hate for you have a conflict of interest for this case. Miss Walker, greetings, I am Robert Muldaur, I am the lead prosecutor for this case. I assume you know junior associate Steven Wakefield and my partner Ned Wakefield."

"I do. Hello." Cara says. Seeing Steven after all these years she couldn't help but blush. Steven was gorgeous. He truly changed since her high school days. He was now a respected attorney. She knew Steven was married and had a son with his college sweetheart, Billie. She was happy for Steven. She felt her face getting more heated when she saw how Steven was checking her out. It must be because she grew up a lot since high school.

"Miss Walker.." Robert says.

"Cara."

"Cara. You were in a serious relationship with Nelson Karl's son, Marco Karl. How serious was your relationship was with him."

"We met at Bristol while I was in college. We dated for three years till we split up."

"You were engaged. Why did the engagement end?"

Cara sighs. She was hoping to forget that part of her life, but she can't escape the past.

"He was arrested by Interpol. As soon as I found out. I immediately ended the engagement."

"Cara. Did you know anything about the going ons in his life. Or his father's." Ned asked.

"No. Marco went out of his way to hide it. I didn't even know who his father was. He said his dad died of a stroke a few years ago."

"He wined and dined you. He bought you expensive gifts and took you on expensive vacations. Didn't you find it suspicious. Especially when he claimed he was just a mailman?" The District Attorney asked.

"I assumed he was a trust fund baby. Many of my friends dated rich guys."

"Are you sure? Cara. Think carefully. Nelson "The Nose" Karl is a notorious drug Kingpin. He is wanted by many countries for drug trafficking, murder, kidnapping, the list goes on. Did his son ever brag about his father?"

Cara thinks. Her relationship was special. So she thought. Marco was so charming and sweet. He never went by his name Marco Karl, but his cousin's name Marco Romano. He always said his father was dead. As for his money, he said his grandparents left him a sizable fortune when they died. Plus he claimed they were counts. His estate was gorgeous. He said his family owned villas all over the world including Italy, the United States, the South Pacific and even in Germany.

Cara met Marco in her advanced math class in Bristol. He asked to borrow her eraser. When she saw him, her heart fluttered. He was cute. Dark hair, smooth olive skin, and a aristocratic face. Cara and every woman in her class was smitten. After he gave back her eraser, he winked at Cara.

At the time she was dating a guy in her Italian language class. When Marco asked her out, she coldly dumped him. He was nice, but Cara didn't love him. The next three years were magical. He took her everywhere around the world. He showered her with expensive custom made jewelry, bought her orchids every morning, and bought her everything she ever wanted.

When she asked where he got the money from, he said he got his trust fund from his grandparents. She then asked him why he worked as a mail carrier. He said part of his grandparents stipulation, is that he work for the British Mail system. That was a lie. Cara should have been suspicious. But she refused to see the glaring red flags.

Her relationship seemed too good to be true. She ran into Lila in Italy when they were eighteen. She was envious of Lila when she introduced her new Italian boyfriend to Cara. When they left, Cara swore to find love like that. Her first boyfriend, Thomas was alright, but they didn't last long. Then she met her second boyfriend, Franklin.

He was nice and treated Cara wonderfully. But as much as Cara tried, she didn't love him. It wasn't until she met Marco, is when Cara believe she met the one. She gave back Franklin's ring, saying she didn't want to be tied down. They weren't engaged, but were going steady. After she graduated, she moved in with Marco, with her mom saying Cara was too young.

Cara argued she wasn't sixteen anymore. She was in her early twenties. She moved out of her mom's and into Marco's. When he took her to Australia, he proposed inside the Sydney Opera House. He arranged for a private show just for the two of them. After the final show concluded, is when he made arrangements for the orchestra to play their song, Time After Time with Marco proposing. Cara tearfully said yes.

Her life was a fairy tale. She felt like all of her dreams were coming true. Then on Marco's business trip in Salerno, Italy, he said he had to stay a extra week for business. Cara wasn't worried. She was planning their wedding. She was in Milan with her mom and best friend Gia looking at wedding dresses when she got a call. She found herself on the floor being fanned after she fainted.

Marco was busted for drugs. Not just a simple drug bust, but a whole ship full of cocaine. At least a billion dollar worth. The next few weeks were a blur. Their home was raided by the Interpol Police. Her jewelry, their bank accounts, her clothing, their furniture, everything was seized. She was being held on drug charges. She was released after a few days for lack of evidence.

As soon as she got out, her and her mom took the first flight out of Europe. It was dangerous for them to stay. Especially when Marco begged for Cara to stand by him. Everything Marco said was a lie. He was a criminal. She hoped to forget about him. Plus she was ashamed. She was scared that she would be judged by her friends in Sweet Valley.

Jessica, Elizabeth, Lila. All three said they were on Cara's side. Yes there was some gossipers, like Amy Morrow and Caroline Pierce, but most of her old friends in high school stood by her. Both twins were Cara's rock. Lila was also fantastic. She said she will cover Cara's legal fees. Just in case.

When they told her that Cara cried. Her friends were true friends. Even Gia. She called from London. She said she believed Cara and to contact her anytime. Cara was hoping to forget about Marco. Then she read on the news that his father, Nelson Karl was busted in Sweet Valley.

He was here on unfinished business. Cara after she read that, hoped to God it wasn't about her. Luckily even with extensive plastic surgery, he didn't fool lead ATF investigator Nick Fox. He was sure Cara's return to Sweet Valley would make Marco's father come here. He was in Sweet Valley on vacation, so he claimed. Cara when she heard that, knew he was there for her. Hopefully to entice her to return to Europe to stand by his son.

The ATF, FBI and many of the national police agencies had a extensive case against Nelson. But they didn't know where to find him. Luckily Nick was watching Cara. He was watching her for two years. He knew about her from his ex Jessica. When he recognized Marco from her social media, he knew his father was still alive. There was an older man that was always around Marco and Cara. Marco said he was his uncle, Giovanni.

Nick was sure that was Nelson. Even when he faked his death while in prison, Nick wasn't fooled. Nelson was smart. He was sure he paid off the guards, the doctors, and anyone he was around. The family claimed Nelson was cremated, but Nick never really bought it. Even as he was in witness protection, he was working as a ATF agent. He applied while in protection.

Nelson was caught in a traffic violation. He usually had his drivers drive, but he didn't want to draw attention to himself. He ran a stop sign and was immediately charged by the arresting officer. When they took his fingerprints, they painstakingly pieced his ripped up puzzle piece of finger prints one by one.

As soon as they identified Nelson, they immediately charged and booked him. They held a national press conference with Nick Fox as the lead investigator. They wanted to make sure he stayed locked up for good this time.

Cara when she heard that was relieved. Then the District Attorney called. He wanted Cara to testify against his son. Even in the States, Interpol wanted to use Cara's testimony to go against him. Cara immediately declined, till they sent her a subpoena. She had no choice.

Luckily her old friend Steven was a attorney. She knew his father Ned. She hoped they didn't force her to be a full blooded witness. She knew her life was in danger when she testified. She hoped they would help her stay underground.

"Marco always said his dad died years ago. I had no way to not believe him. I loved him."

"Were you ever suspicious about his business trips?"

"Nope."

"What about his job."

"No! Do I have to testify against his dad? If I go on that stand he will have me killed. Don't make me testify. I'll sign a witness statement, but I won't stand in the courtroom. Believe me I'll be a dead woman."

Steven and his dad look at each other. She was right. But they weren't in charge. Without Cara's testimony, Marco will be let off on a technicality. They were debating what to do when Cara stood up.

''I need to go home. My mom is probably worried about me. Please keep me out of it."

Then she left. Steven watched her as she walked out. Poor Cara. He felt sorry about her. But Robert was determined. This case was important for the upcoming election.

''Steven, Ned. Cara Walker must testify. Threaten to have her arrested if she doesn't testify. For now get the reports together."

"Yes sir." They both say. Steven sighed. He needed to tell Billie about his morning. He needed her advice. He hoped Cara spoke on the stand. She needed to put the Karl family away for good this time.