The sun was rising by the time you, John and the dog made it to the city and inside of the Continental. You guys walked in and towards the front desk, where Charon was standing. "I'd like to see the manager." John said to Charon as he looks up at the two of you. He looked a bit shocked to see you two back. "How good to see you again so soon, Mr. and Mrs. Wick. Shall I announce you?" Charon asked. "Yes, please." John said then he turns to you.

"I need you to wait here, okay?" He said to you and you nod at him. "Okay." You replied. He leans down and kissed your cheek just as you kiss his cheek then he leaves, the dog sitting by your side. "C'mon buddy. Let's go sit down." You said to the dog then you look up at Charon and nod at him. He nods back then picks up the phone while you and the dog go to a couch and sit down. "Mr. Wick is on his way to see you, sir." Charon said on the phone then hangs up.

"Impeccable. Put these into circulation." Winston said to this older gentleman after he looks at these coins. He places them inside the case a servant was holding out to him whe  John walks in. "Where is he?" John asked Winston as he takes a sip of his drink. Then Winston and the man stand up from their chairs and shake hands. "Thank you, my friend. Beautiful work. Beautiful." Winston said to the man and he walks away, leaving Winston and John alone.

"What are you doing, Jonathan?" Winston asked John. "He burned my house down." John said to him. "You rejected his marker. You're lucky he stopped there." Winston said to him then he shakes his head as he looks John over. "What the hell were you thinking, giving a marker to a man like Santino D'Antonio?" He asked. "It was the only way I could get out." John replied. "Oh. You call this out? What did you think was gonna happen? What did you expect? Huh? Did you really think this day was never going to come? Hmm?" Winston asked him then he sits back down, not taking his eyes off of John.

"What does he want you to do?" asked Winston. "I didn't ask. I just said no." John replied as he sits down on the chair across from Winston. "Two rules that cannot be broken, Jonathan. No blood on continental grounds, and every marker must be honored. Now, while my judgment comes in the form of excommunicado, the high table demand a more severe outcome if their traditions are refused." Winston replied. "I have no choice?" John asked.

"You dishonor the marker, you die. You kill the holder of the marker, you die. You run, you die. This is what you agreed to, Jonathan. Do what the man asks. Be free. Then, if you want to go after him, burn his house down, be my guest. But until then..." Winston said as John looks down then back over at Winston. "Rules." He said and Winston nods. "Exactly. Rules. Without them, we'd live with the animals." Winston said.

You were sitting on the couch and scratching the dog's ear when you look up and see John walking back in. You stand up and walk over to him but you could tell on his face that the talk didn't go as planned. "You have to go through with it, don't you?" You said to him. John looks you in the eyes and nods and you let out a sigh as John turns to Charon. "Do you board?" John asked him. "I'm sorry to say, sir, but this facility does not." Charon said. "I'll stay here with him." You said and John looks at you. "Just...promise me, you'll come back when you're done talking to that asshole." You said and he nods at you.

"And don't worry, Mr. Wick. I will accept the responsibility of watching over her, should you wish." Charon said and John looks over at him and nods. "Appreciate that." John said then he looks back at you. "I'll be back later." He said and you nod. "Be careful." You said to him. "I will." He said and he kisses you, lightly, on the lips and then walks out while you watch him leave, the dog whining next to you

"Does he have a name, ma'am?" Charon asked you, referring to the dog. "No. We...haven't agreed on one yet." You said as you look back at Charon

Later, John comes up to the museum and enters inside of it. But at one point, a woman with short hair, Ares, stops him and she begins to pat him down. She runs her hands over his arms and legs and, at one point, she snaked her arm between his legs and placed her hand on his butt. He looks at her as if to say is that necessary? But she shrugs and looks at him like it had to be done before she pulls her arm back and steps aside to let him through.

He walks into the art room, with large paintings inside, and Santino was sitting there. "This was my father's collection. I see little more than just paint on canvas, of course. But I do find myself here." Santino said, gesturing to the paintings, as John walks in front of him. "Please." Santino said, gesturing the seat next to him. John stares at him for a moment then goes to take the seat.

"I didn't want to do this, John. Had you stayed retired, I would have respected it." Santino said then he looks at John and noticed something. "Look at you. You're thinkin' about it, aren't you? You're counting exits, guards...Could you get to me in time? How would you do it, I wonder? That woman's pen? His cane? Maybe his glasses?" Santino asked as he points out the objects. "My hands." John replied in a growl.

"Ah. How exciting. Yet, you know you cannot, can you? I told you I needed that guy, the way you are looking at me right now. I needed the boogeyman. I needed John Wick." Santino said, smiling. "Just tell me what you want." John said, slightly annoyed. "I want you to kill my sister." Santino replied and John looks at him, confused. "Why?" He asked Santino.

"There are 12 seats at the high table. Camorra, mafia, and Ndrangheta. The Chinese, the Russian. When my father died...He willed his seat to her. She represents Camorra now. And I can't help but wonder what I might accomplish in her instead." Santino said. "You want me to kill Gianna D'Antonio?" John asked. "I could never do it. She is my blood. I still love her." Santino said. "It can't be done." John states. "She's in Rome for her coronation. You will take the catacombs in..." Santino starts to explain but John talks over him.

"It doesn't matter where she is." said John. "That's why I need the ghost, lo Spettro, John Wick. That's why I need you. Do this for me, and your marker is honored. What say you?" Santino asked John. John glares at him then gets up from the seat and walks away from him. "Never one to waste words." Santino mumbles as John walks out of the room and out of the museum.

John goes to a large bank and goes up to the man at the desk. "Fifty-nine, zero, 3.5." John said. The man takes him into this vault and pulls out a large case for him. John opens it and pulls out another suit just as the clerk walks away then he pulls out the fake bottom, revealing some coins and a gun. He stares at it and he begins to shake with anger, he couldn't believe he was pulled back into this...again!

All he wanted was to spend a quiet normal life with you but it looks like that's gonna be on hold alittle longer. He slams his fist down on the table and let's out a scream of frustration before he calms down.

Later, he walks out of the vault now in his suit and starts to leave and head back to the Continental, so that he can talk to you. "Happy hunting, Mr. Wick." the clerk said, making John stop. John turns to him and nods and heads out.

"Sooo...he wants you to kill his sister just so he can have her job?" You asked John once he finished telling you about his meeting with Santino. Both of you were in an empty room that Charon let you two use just so you two could talk. He nods at this and you let out a quick breath. "Wow...that's...not gonna lie...that's fucked up." You said. "Yeah...and I have to go to Rome tonight. And then I will be done with this." He said and you look up at him. You sighed then nodded at him. "Okay, well...I'll go get ready." You said and he looks at you.

"No, I need you to stay here." He said and you give him a confused look. "I'm not staying here." You argued. "Yes, you are. I need to have a peace of mind, knowing you are safe." John said and you scoff at this. "Oh, but I have to wait around here, and worry about you, while you're halfway across the world killing a woman, who might have hundreds of guards around her?" You asked him. "It's better this way." He said but you shake your head.

"No, I'm not sitting on the sidelines and worry to death about whether you're coming back alive or not. It wasn't just your house that burned down, John. It was mine too. It was our home. It was a home I'd hoped we would spend the rest of our lives in, a home where we could raise a family. But...it's gone." You said, your voice shaking every now and then, while John gives you a look that says I'm sorry. "I want to help you, John. You're all that I have left." You said then a bark breaks through and you look over at the dog as he had his head raised up at you two, looking at you. 

You smiled at him and said. "Yes, you too, buddy." Then the dog lowers his head down on the floor then you look back at John. "You need me, John." You said. John hesitates at first but, seeing the look in your eyes, he reluctantly agrees. He knew when your mind was set on something, you couldn't be talked out of it. “Alright. But you have to stay by my side and do exactly as I say. If it gets too chaotic, you run...no exceptions.” He said, firmly, and you look up at him. The two of you share a look, having a silent conversation, and then you nod. 

He gives you a small smile then both of you embrace each other and enjoy this quiet moment between you two before you guys had to leave for Rome.

"Welcome to the Continental of Rome." A woman greets you and John once you two enter the very large and elegant hotel and walk up to the front desk. "How might I be of assistance?" she asked. "We'd like a room." John replied to the woman then he places a couple of those coins on the desks and push it towards her. She takes it and puts it away when a voice calls out. "Jonathan!"

You and John turn around and see a well-dressed older man walking towards you two. "Julius." John greets and the two men walk over to each other and handshake. "Ciao. Nice to see you." Julius said then he looks over at you. "And who might this pretty lady be?" He asked and you hold your hand out to him as John said. "This is (y/n), my wife."

"Ah." Julius said and you smiled. "Nice to meet you." You said to him. "Likewise." Julius said then he gestures to some chairs and the three of you sit down. Then he looks at John for a moment. "I fail to recall the last time you were in Rome. And here I'd heard you had retired." He said. "I had." John said then Julius looks at you then back to John. "Does she know about...?" Julius started to ask but John nodded. "Yes, she does." John replied. 

"Then humor me with but one question. Are you here for the Pope?" Julius asked John. "No." John replied. "All right, then." Julius said then he digs into his pocket and pulls out a room key and holds it out to John. "One of our finest rooms." He said and John takes the key. "Thanks." John said. "And enjoy your stay." Julius said and you and John nod at him.

The next day was a big day as John takes you to this building and the two of you started to get ready for this mission. Both of you went to this man who had the maps of the D'Antonio estate and the ruins that ran under it. Then the man showed you a map of the temple and the catacombs that ran underneath it and then he showed you two the modern blueprints of the place. 

Fascinating. you thought as you and John looked over the maps. Once it was done, the man hands you two the keys to the catacombs and John gives him five coins.

Next, the two of you went to a tailor to at least make a suit for you two. You were shocked that you would be getting a new set of clothes but if you were gonna be John's back-up, might as well look good doing it. They measured John and asked him how he wanted the suit and he would answer them, quickly, like he's done this multiple times before.

You were a bit nervous as you really didn't know anything about this kind've stuff but once they started to measure you and question on how you wanted your suit, John was there and helped you choose.

Then the tailor showed you two some bullet proof vest that they made. They demonstrate that the bullets wouldn't penetrate you but the impact would still hurt. How reassuring....You thought as the tailor shows you the vest. John asks him if he could do a rush order and the man said that yes he was able to do that. And he asked where to take the clothes and John tells him to take it to the hotel.

Last stop was the armory, which the walls were covered with guns. You thought your dad and your grandpa had lots of guns but if they saw this, they would be pretty jealous. The man there explains each gun while John tries them out, both the big guns and the little ones. You only tried the handheld guns, as you felt more comfortable with those than the bigger guns. 

Then the guy showed you some knives and the two of you looked them over. The man looks at you and smirks as he holds up a finger to you. "I've also have the perfect weapon for you." He said and he pulls out a case then opens it, revealing a black woven bracelet with a silver buckle at the top. You look at it, confused, until he pushes the buttons on both sides of the buckle and a knife sticks out at the end. "Wow." You whispered, impressed.

"It's called a Paraclaw Knife Bracelet. Now this is for safety measures as requested by Mr. Wick." The man said to you and you smirk then look up at John, who gives a small smile back to you. Once you two were done looking over the weapons, John requested that the weapons you two picked out would be delivered to the hotel.

That night, at the hotel, you were looking over yourself in the mirror in the bathroom. All of the weapons and the suits arrived and you were trying on your new suit. It consisted of a dark colored blouse, black high waisted pants, a black blazer jacket, and low heeled ankle boots. The bullet proof vest was underneath your blouse. The crazy thing was that these clothes fitted you perfectly, they weren't too tight or too loose. They were just right.

(A/N: little side note, if you have long hair, your hair will either be up in a ponytail or in a bun whichever you prefer. But if you have short hair, don't worry about it. Good? Good!)

You walked out of the bathroom and you see John putting on his new suit, which was just solid black all around. Black dress shirt, black tie, black dress pants, black jacket and black shoes. 

You smiled then walked up to the bed to see all the weapons splayed out. You looked them over, nervously, when John walks over to you. "You ready?" He asked before you let out a heavy sigh. "As I'll ever be." You replied and all of you loaded up the weapons. You had a gun holster in your jacket so you put one of the handheld guns in it then you grabbed a knife and tucked it in your boot and you grabbed that knife bracelet and put it on.

John was also putting couple of guns in his belt holster then be packed the much bigger guns in a large bag. Once you two were done, he picks up the bag and carries it then the two of you head out of the hotel.