Note: The Italics are past memories or sharing of events.

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Walking inside of Nicholson's house, Ricardo finds almost all of the men inside, he greets them before taking the seat.

"How's the leg?" Nicholson asks.

"Better, how are things at your part?" Ricardo asks.

"Good" he points before Nonna walks in with Tyson and Videl with some refreshments.

"Nonna" Ricardo smiles greeting the woman who smiles at him.

"You all make sure you eat even if the conversation is hot, don't let the food be cold" she points as she wishes them goodnight and leaves them all to have their discussion.

Videl grabs a glass and makes her way to sit beside Nicholson.

"Okay, now that everyone is here, Videl can you connect us to Rolfe and Arson?" Damien asks and the girl nods as she connects the two men.

"Can you hear us?" Videl asks the men.

"Yeah, is everyone in?" Arson asks.

"Rolfe and I, we are together" Arson replies.

"Did you get the location stat, Videl sent you all?" Senior Nicholas asks.

"Yes" Arson replies.

"Okay, send some men there, Arson" Sr. Nicholas orders.

"Within an hour, the men will be dispatched" Arson states.

"Rolfe, it's a surprise to us too that your daughter got involved" Damien speaks.

"As long as no harm comes their way, it is okay" Rolfe speaks.

"Richard is trained, he will not let any harm come her way" Richie assures.

"Naomi can take care of herself if need arises, until they are outnumbered, hope they are not" Rolfe sighs.

*********

"The get together is more about the truth the kids need to know rather than damage control" Damien starts as he looks around the room specifically towards Ricardo, Nicholson and Tyson.

"Truth?" Nicholson frowns as he eyes his father who has his eyes set on the screen towards Arson and Rolfe rather than him.

"Is it time?" Arson asks and Sr. Nicholas nods his head.

"Okay" Arson nods before Nicholas eyes his son.

"Few decades ago, when not even you were born, we had set out a plan" Sr. Nicholas starts and both Nicholson as well as Ricardo moves to the edge of the chair.

"You all must know about how Arson and his brother as well as Rolfe and his wife, they all left our territory" Sr. Nicholas points out and pauses to check the boys in the room.

"Arson has always been the only trusted men in the family, he and Kyle both have been total stranger who are not a part of our family. When he married my sister, Nicole, we did not know we would be saying our goodbye to her as well, because she was to not be part of this plan...

You all must be aware of the long silent feud between our family and others, right now namely Lucero. But this feud is not just with them. Our family, as you all know we were not always on the right track, our hands are stained with blood...

Ever since we tried to get out of this illegal business, it has been a tiring motion. We lost our fathers in this fight and we lost one of our brother Sr. Damon. I almost lost my wife, Kathleen tried to kill Pop and well things were not so different for Gabe and Amelia, illegal business was done in name of Amelia by her twin, who was partnered to the man named Salvatore...

Pop's death has shocked us all, it was as if we did not know where we should head to. But what we knew was where ever it was it won't be against law. By then we had our own new generation blooming. There were few men who tried to trick us out and we let them walk freely because we wanted to grab the leader of the circus...

So, it was a plan set by Pop and leaded by us. Rolfe was to join hands with Lia, work with her to help us shut the system down. We have already set Kyle out of our family before Arson followed him...

Unfortunately, on doing so the women in their lives got dragged too. Richie was supposed to be part of the plan but it did not go well for him. When Nicole found, she refused to let Arson walk away alone and that is why she left, we had to cut ties with her and to make it believable we had to kept our distance...

The security company running under Arson's watch is being financed by Price, Richie is a silent partner in it. Rolfe has set his roots but even after all this time, all these efforts we have yet to get Lucero's trust, who right now sits at the throne commanding the troops...

After the death of Salvatore Lucero himself took command, the death of Salvatore is still very suspicious and unknown but from what we learned, his only daughter Flora, she did not even mourn for him. She was the one who came and took away Lilac, Richie's daughter...

Leah, Lia's daughter who was adopted by Rolfe has been married to the elder son Leon Lucero, he is right now running all the finance backing up the Lucero family. Their second son Liam Lucero, he is a well-known artist, he has shown no interest in the family business, their third son, Lance Lucero is handling the business but their fourth son is the problem...

Lucas Lucero, he handles the dirty business of the family, he is clever, foul-mouthed and downright a dirty player. Among these the other remaining sons have yet to come out to play in the real world...

Good thing Flora Lucero had a guilty conscience. We will take full advantage of it and I am not even guilty about that" Sr. Nicholas finishes.

*********

"I had set Richard in a certain department which I knew was under us but worked for Lucero. And now that his cover is blown him getting attack is least of our worries. Too much time invested, too much players out...

Once we get hold of Richard, he will be pulled out, not just from this but from his work" Damien finalizes.

"Why did you all not say anything about this to us?" Nicholson asks his father.

"Because you kids can only digest food not this shit" Gabriel speaks for the first time.

"This is ridiculous, you knew we would have been of help" Nicholson argues.

"And we need all of your focus in our territory not theirs!" Sr. Nicholas snaps at his son.

"But..."

"You walked in there like you know what you all were walking into; we have been busting our asses off for decades to know their system and we have not cracked a fucking shit. We had to rush things and call this meeting because of your stupid moves! You did not even think to consult about this once" Sr. Nicholas scolds his son.

*********

"It's my fault" Ricardo speaks.

"You bet your ass it was" Sr. Nicholas scoffs.

"Then why did you let us do what we wanted if you were going to lecture us?" Nicholson asks his father.

"Fool's errand" Damien speaks making them stare at him.

"You cannot call it fool's errand when we did something none of you could, we got a business agreement" Ricardo points.

"You think we are not business partners because we could not get one? That's where you are wrong, Price has hold of the best weapons in the goddamn world...

Just because we are not in the streets does not mean we don't know" Sr. Nicholas scoffs.

"Fine, we made a fool decision, but if we were that much of a fool, why did you not stop us?"

"Because we were part of their ploy, right?" Nicholson asks as he eyes his father.

"Maybe a business deal with them won't harm" Sr. Nicholas states with a shrug of his shoulder and Nicholson moves back on the seat.

"Lucero have drugs, sex traffickers but they lack weapons, they may not use it but their goons need it" Nicholson points with as the upper lip of his mouth moves.

"Because Price's weapon is easily tracked down, each bullet counts" Sr. Nicholas nods.

"But why would they need their bullet count?" Tyson speaks interested.

"Easy, because Lucero's throne is being shaking, they are dealing with betrayals from their own"

"The first attack on Ricardo was a proof enough, it took them, days to track the attacker and if it was a bullet from ours, they would have the attacker within their grasp in less than an hour...

Do you know what always fascinated me when I was handling business?" Sr. Nicholas asks as he looks around the room.

"Now, he is showing off" Gabriel grins.

"I knew each bullet that was drawn out. When you have such control on the weapons your men use, you know exactly when and where the outsider bullet was fired. When you control the entire weaponry of your place, it's easier to track down the one bullet that was not fired from your gun...

It gets easier to know who smuggled the guns and bullets inside of the town when there is just one manufacturer and distributor, but when you have many of them it's get difficult to track it down" Sr. Nicholas explains.

"So, that is why they were eager with the deal" Nicholson frowns.

"And that is why Price never does business with just anyone no matter how much the offer is mouthwatering" Sr. Nicholas points and Videl claps her hands cheering.

"Goosebumps everywhere. I am so excited this is way better than sitting in HP and waiting for action" she cheers making the men chuckle.

**********

"What now?" Ricardo asks.

"Arson will send a group following Richard and he will not be informed about it, we need him to play his game so they focus on him"

"What will we do about Lucero?"

"Let them be, once Lilac is back, we will make a move" Damien points.

"Don't we have Paige with them, she is Arson's daughter right?" Ricardo asks raising a brow in suspicion.

"Let's just say, she is our Ace, no one sees her, no one bothers her, no one touches her and she won't do shit until the need arises. Paige asks you to back off, you do without a word, she asks you to jump off the cliff and you won't even blink" Damien orders.

"And if she asks you to fart, we all hide our nose" Gabriel adds.

"What the fuck Gabe?" everyone groans.

"What, you all were being too damn serious for my liking, I am too old to be this miserable" Gabriel counters.

"Now that it's all out, none of you even breathe near a Lucero until we say. Richie the next meeting with Flora you make sure we got Lilac back. Once she is back home, our plan sets in motion" Damien asks before he eyes each of the men.

"Any questions or confusion, DM me" Damien winks at the group before he cuts the line with Arson and Rolfe.

"Videl, good job girl. Now, you peep a word about tonight to any of our missus, we will wrap you up and courier you to your father's doorsteps" Damien threatens the girl.

"That's mean and anyways I know my Cole, he will never let me go" she pokes her tongue out.

"Aww cute, then we will kick his ass to your father's house, I am sure he will love some wolves company" Damien grins and Videl wraps her arms around Nicholson.

"Meanie Mean" she shouts at Damien who laughs.

**********

Richard recalls the talk he had with Ricardo who had filled him in on the event he missed on, the big gathering with the Price. He turns his head to a side and stares at the top of his wife's head, squeezing her hand tangled in his, he drops a small kiss on her hair before he closes his own eyes as it was a day not to dwell on past or worry about future but to enjoy the present with his bride.

Once the plane lands, Richard steps out as he waits for Naomi to stand but instead, she grabs her bag and opens it. He shakes his head as she pulls out a small box before checking her face and Richard sighs sitting back as she puts the bag on her lap and starts to pull things out.

"I should have woken you up early" Richard points as he watches her and she glares at him.

"Of course! I cannot just step out for the first time in your place with you looking all like this" she points as she twists her mouth to side to side rubbing a sponge on her cheeks.

"You look beautiful"

"I need to look perfect there is a difference" she corrects him and Richard smiles before he feels his brother stopping beside him.

"We are here" Ricardo points out before he nods at Naomi.

He chuckles as his brother frowns watching his wife and then eyeing his own wife who was walking behind him yawning and stretching her arms out.

"I want the back seat; I will sleep all the way home" Gabby announces as she wipes her mouth and them, they both watches as Gabby pulls her hair all at once in a bun before she bumps into Ricardo's side wrapping her arms around him.

"Can you drag my body to the car, I feel like I cannot walk" she asks and Ricardo sighs as he eyes his brother who tries not to laugh.

"What the hell Gabby?" Naomi gasps as she eyes her cousin.

"What? What? Is there spider here?" Gabby gasps as she looks around her.

"No but your face, do not tell me you are walking in that state?" Naomi points as she finishes applying lipstick.

"Did I throw my bra while sleeping?" Gabby asks grabbing her breasts and Ricardo holds her hand pulling her towards the door.

"She cannot be seen in that state" Naomi shouts at Ricardo who just keeps walking before she eyes her husband.

"I forbid you to ever drag me in that state"

"She looks fine" Richard points.

"Between her and me, who do you prefer?" she questions making him frown.

"Is this a trick question?" he asks her and she narrows her eyes at him.

"You, I prefer you, of course" he answers and she drops a kiss on his lips.

"Good, so now you know the reason for our first divorce, if you ever drag me looking like that, we are done before we marry again" she smiles patting his cheek as she grabs her bag.

"Let's go" she smiles and Richard shakes his head as he stands and walks out of the plane.

***********

"Welcome newlyweds" Rustic shouts as he throws his hands up in the air as soon as his family steps out of the airport and Naomi beams at the big welcome with cameras and big band filled with colorful flowers for her.

"Music" Rustic shouts before the band starts to play the song ME! As he moves to pull Gabby for a dance.

Throwing her shoes away Gabby dances along as the band plays the song.

"It was not me" Ricardo points as Richard eyes his big brother.

"I so want to join them but I need to look sophisticated"

"Is that necessary?" Richard asks his wife who stares at him offended.

*********

"I love Rustic" Gabby grins as she gets in the car.

"Good to know you found someone else" Ricardo comments as he joins her.

"Yeah, right? He is so fun" she grins before she lays half of her body on him.

"Did you grab my shoes?" she asks as she puts her leg on the back of the car seat.

"Yes" he nods as he puts it down and she grins shifting before she kisses on the tip of his chin.

"I think I deserve a weeklong vacation after all of this" Gabby grins as she slips and lies on the car with her leg on Ricardo's lap who shakes his head as he bends and grabs her shoe before he put it on her feet.

"You will be lucky to even have a weekend, Gabby. You have files to go through, meetings to attend which was pushed back" Ryman reminds as he puts his seat belt on and Gabby kicks Ricardo's hands off as she twists and grabs the back of Ryman's seat.

"Files, meetings?" she asks as she tilts her head to a side staring at the side of his face.

"Yes" Ryman grins and Gabby sighs dramatically as she drops back with half her body on top of Ricardo with the back of her hand on her forehead as she stares at her husband.

"Now that you can walk properly..."

"I will help Richard to settle down with his work in Lucero's town" Ricardo finishes making her groan as she lies her head on his lap staring at his face.

"I am your wife"

"And now you are in love with Rustic" he points.

"Gabby loves me?" Rustic asks as he gets in the car and turns back to smile at Gabby who sighs.

"Not all but maybe few of them, please" Gabby pleads as she touches Ricardo's chin who puts her hand on her chest.

"I thought you planned to sleep all the way back home" he points and she groans before she sleeps sideways.

"Do I have divorce papers to sign among those files?" Gabby asks.

"That will be the last papers you will sign ever; won't you be kicked out of our business if you divorced Rick?" Rustic asks and Gabby once again turns to stare at her husband.

"Should have had a prenup, Gabby" Ryman teases and Gabby gasps.

"I want to have a prenup" she demands to Ricardo who raises a brow at her.

"You cannot, you do that before getting married" Rustic points.

"We can get married again" Gabby points.

"Wait, did you two not married already like twice?" Rustic frowns before he gasps in horror.

"Why are they all married twice when I have not even married once?" he asks and Ricardo ruffles his brother's hair.

"You got anyone, Rust" he asks his brother.

"You all slave me so much when will I ever have time to date" he grumbles before Gabby grabs Ricardo's hand.

"Prenup, now" she demands and Ricardo pinches her nose.

"Sleep" he smiles as he covers her eyes and she groans.

**********

"Are guys comfy?" Alana asks looking behind her as the car starts.

"I am good" Lilac smiles at her mother who reaches and squeezes her hand.

"You will love this place, once we all sleep off the jet lag, we all can out and have all the fun" Alana assures.

"That sounds fun, can we go to Price's place?" Naomi asks excited.

"Of course," Alana nods and Naomi grins as she turns her face towards her husband.

"I cannot wait to go grab all the jewelries from Kathrine's shop. She has the best design ever" Naomi gushes.

"You seem to be fond of jewelries" he points tugging few strands of her hair behind her ear and she grins.

"The only girl who does not like one is just poor and trying to talk her through that she does not need a good jewelry and it's a waste of money" Naomi points.

"I am that poor girl" Lilac points making everyone turns to stare at her before she flushes.

"Well Liam is a jerk for not buying you jewelry" Naomi points as she stares at Lilac.

"He bought me many but I just did not like to wear it, I do think they are just a waste" Lilac explains and Naomi gasps in horror.

"Oh my poor baby, you are so lucky that I am your sister-in-law, soon I will give you every knowledge of having good jewelries with yourself. It must be such a relief to have me as your guide, I promise once I am through you, you will demand jewelry everyday" Naomi holds Lilac's hand and pats on it.

"Uh...ok" Lilac smiles softly before Naomi turns to smile at her husband who was just shaking his head.

***********

Stopping the car next to the door, Richard frowns as Rustic knocks on the door with an excited grin, scrolling the window shield down Richard raises a brow.

"You two stay in for few seconds" he asks before he rush around the car and helps Lilac out while Richard tries to look out wanting to know what the fuss was.

The gates of the house opens and Richard chuckles as he hears few barks, opening the door he puts his hand out of Naomi who slides and grabs his hand as she walks out.

Patting her dress, she walks beside Richard as they stand in front of the gate to find a group of well groomed and dresses with a bow-tie dogs.

"Aww, that's so cute" Naomi gushes as she wraps her hands around Richard's arm who grins as the dogs sits in a line with their tongue hanging out.

One of them bark at the couple waggling its tail, all of them can see the excitement of the dog wanting to go to Richard who whistles and all of them jump running to surround the couple sniffing and rubbing their nose.

"Oh my god, okay it's not cute" Naomi screams as she jumps.

"Oh my god, that's a two hundred dollars stocking you are licking" Naomi shrieks.

"Babe" Richard chuckles as he wraps his arm around her waist trying to stop her from jumping.

"Pervert" Naomi shouts as one of the dog sniffs her and Ricardo commands the dogs to stand down who whines but moves away.

"Did I marry the wrong brother?" Naomi asks as she clutches Richard's shoulder as she eyes Ricardo.

"You can take him, return him before night fall though" Gabby grins at Ricardo.

"Precious" he calls her.

"Okay everyone in. Lilac, come on honey, this is the first time you are seeing our home" Richie states as he puts his arm around his daughter who smiles as she moves past the dogs who watches her curiously.

"You are not afraid of dogs, are you?" Richie asks his daughter who shakes her head no.

"I have been around few" she points as they all enter the house.

**********

Richard pulls his tie and pulls it off his neck, walking to the bed he sits to pull his shoes off. He watches as Naomi looks through her bags pulling her clothes out.

"Want me to shift the bags to the closet?" he offers and she turns pulling a dress out.

"Do you need easy excess or do I play hard to get?" she asks as she shows him a dress and her pants.

"How about your comfort?" he asks as he grabs his shoes and she frowns.

"Torture it is" she decides as she searches through her bag again.

"Is there anything you would like for dinner?" he asks and she turns to watch him on the phone.

"Are we ordering?" she asks standing up.

"No but mom just wants to know if there is anything you crave" he asks showing her the message and she grins as she grabs it before typing.

"Were you not changing?" he asks as he stands before her watching her chat with his mother.

"In a minute" she mumbles before she pauses as he wraps his arms around her.

"God I am tired" he groans as he squeezes her in his arms making her giggle before she puts his phone away and touches his arm.

"Pizza and beers," she informs making him hum as he kisses the back of her head.

"My girl is a beer type" he mumbles making her laugh.

"I have only one type and that's you, she said you boys love to enjoy beer at times"

"Good choice" he grins before she tilts her head back and his lips touches her.

*********

Richard turns Naomi around as they continue to kiss, stepping back his leg touches the side of the bed and he pulls away before he sits down and pulls her on his lap.

"We are not having a quickie as our first time, are we?" Naomi asks him with a frown and he chuckle as he touches her frown with his forefinger.

"No, we will have when you are ready"

"I was ready the night I met you but knowing your family in under the same roof, it is kind of weird" she points making him smile as he pecks on her lips.

"We will move to my house, it's few blocks away from here"

"When?" she asks him.

"In few days"

"So, you want me to stay sexually frustrated?" she groans shaking his shoulders.

"Who said anything about frustration?" he teases as he cups her face.

"I will go take a quick shower and make you frustrated" she pinches his nose but he does not let her go.

"Dress decent, I have brothers in the house"

"What kind of brother do you have that you need to warn your fashionable fabulous wife to dress decent?" she narrows her eyes at him.

"Not that way, babe, getting a hard on in front of my brothers is not a topic I want to be part of. Dress anyway you like, none of them mind" he assures as he once again kisses on her lips as he lets her go.

"Guess who is eating pizza with pizza box on his lap?" she winks as she grabs her clothes and rushes to the bathroom as he laughs.