"He's not here right now, if your looking for TM.", said the bartender as I walked in from the receiving door. Of course, he wasn't here that was I was here ya dumb fuck I thought to myself. I just kept walking, making my way up the long set of stairs that let to his office inside the Babylon Club. His armed guards stood on the outside of his door yet he supposedly wasn't around? That meant he had a lot of cocaine in there, that bastard! As I approached the two made they knew who I was and opened the door gladly letting me in.

Oh if he knew I had such easy access to millions of dollars of his product, I thought to myself. Once inside I shut the double doors behind me and started looking around. The first thing I spotted was the mountain of cocaine sitting on his desk, that was a given. I kept searching and found his liquor cabinet. I thought mine was extensive, but this guy made me smile. I proceeded to open the door on the liquor cabinet but to my surprise it was locked. With lock in hand I dropped it and stood back to think for a second.

Turning to my right I went to his desk and pulled back one of the drawers. To my surprise there was my answer to the problem, they key was sitting there right in front of me. I picked up the 357 magnum from the desk, checked to see if it was loaded, cocked back and blew the locks off and put a hole the size of Texas in one of the walls.

I quickly turned around and put the gun away, but I was caught already. TM was standing there with his two guards laughing their asses off at my expense. 

"If you just gave me a fucking minute I would of unlocked that shit for you cono", TM said to me laughing.

I grabbed a brown bottle out of the cabinet along with  two glasses. Taking a seat in his big chair with his initials embroidered on the back I smirked at him. He waived his guards back to there duties and made his way over to where I was sitting. As I was finishing up pouring the drinks he sat down and dumped his face right into the mountain of cocaine. This was what I lived for, this guy was out of his mind. I slammed back my drink as he went into an alternate reality momentarily.

Damn, this guy knew how to party, his tolerance level was second to none. I expected from 1-10 but he went to 100 really quick. I slammed back  the drink I had poured for him as well and dumped my face into the mountain of cocaine. Lifting my face and looking directly at TM his reaction was priceless. He couldn't believe that I had finally done the terrible deed and went on the cocaine climb to Everest. 

"Your fucking crazy man, let's boogy.", TM said referring to going downstairs to the club.

"You wanna go get Boogie-?, I asked in a confused tone. Fuck it, I'm down lets go I got some shit to show you guys anyway."

TM was confused and I was high as a kite, before we knew it I was driving one of his personal vehicles and we were heading towards Downtown at a high rate of 30 mph. Making our way back to an area that was more familiar to TM we had to stop and pick up Boogie-. Continuing to drive we notice a huge group of people circles around someone talking, had to be him. Slamming on the breaks as we skidding to a stop TM jumped out of the car and ran up catching Boogie- attention trying to make it sound all dramatic and serious. I watch them both coming running back towards my car like the were running for their lives. I couldn't help but laugh with my face still covered in cocaine as they entered the car.

"What the fuck is going on and what is wrong with you Roman holy shit", Boogie- asked even more confused then TM was.

The both of us looked at him and started laughing hysterically, he was totally left out on this one. Though TM was still slightly confused he just went along with whatever I had asked. We turned a corner and headed down another familiar road. We finally came to a stop and got out of the car. Getting out of the car they thought I was out of my mind since I'd driven them home to my headquarters in TM car. 

"What're we doing back at HQ, thought you had something to show us?", TM asked questioning the random drive across town. 

"Well gentlemen let me just put it to you this way, I won Freemans old HQ in a dice game before he left. I know you guys are hard pressed to leave, but your literally right next door. TM said he wanted to Boogie- so I figured you'd be best to go along for this ride as his co pilot."

I handed the brown bottle that was oh so familiar to Boogie- and had him take a drink from his favorite liquor. 

"You both will be a great addition to the leadership here in downtown with Marie_Lucania and myself. I really look forward to seeing you have a prosperous future, congratulations.

Shock...was the first thing that came over him like a wave upon hearing the words so casually revealed from Godfather RomanReigns. At first he thought in his own coked up state of mind he was imagining it all.. A conversation one plays in their mind at some point in their life he was sure, the conversation to step up and make something of yourself..This all had to be one of those dreams...Godfather Roman...coke Everest it spelled dream and over again in his mind. Each time he blinked and each time the two men retained their positions...A smile moving over his face as he graciously accepts the keys from his Godfather.

“Cono man I really don't know what to say...you know ive been eyeing up Freemans house since I got here...hes got that little water garden in the back that's perfect for my tiger when it comes in... in-formalities aside I am honoured and moved by your trust in me. I cannot wait to step into the larger role for the good and sake of the thriving downtown district. This means more coke for everyone too you know”

TM smirks, shaking Romans hand firmly as he eases back his eyes wander to Boogie- whos just thrown the empty bottle into the street. The three men begin to laugh as TM leads the trio past the gates and up the steps, with each step TM can be heard rambling on and on about remodeling, still the original structure not without its own charms. But soon he knew he would have the place draped in black marble and blood red wall paper...he can see it now as they wander from room to room. Making their way to the vacant wine cellar they manage to find a few bottles to keep the party going...

Although TM didnt realize it at the time..it was the first official meeting of the heads of The Hounds Of Justice. And the Disciples of Apocalypse a moment he would reflect on often in the future with such pride and a sense of overwhelming duty to his family, colleagues and city itself. 

SKRRT SKRT!!!

"Who the flying fuck could that be" Boogie- thought to himself as a familiar car with unfamiliar driving pulled up to his latest speech. They definitely have to be on drugs disturbing the people's daily food. Soon as Boogie- was about to charge up his pimp hand he realized a VERY familiar figure. Another member of the L.A's Bad Boys squad. TM.

Boogie- hurry! There's a blonde with a pair of perky double Ds in need of cpr...she erm, says she only receives oxygen through her nipples!

TM had him at blonde. The man never sprinted so quick in his life. By the time he'd got around to trying to figure out why RomanReign's face was covered in white powder, they were infront of the GF's mansion, then a few blinks later he was throwing his Hennessy bottle into the street. 

While walking away Boogie- stopped his two closest brothers.

Wait a minute..I thought there was a blonde with abnormal nipples? Kidding. Even though I would've loved to give the first air to nipple transplant by mouth, today is a special day. First things first, thank you Godfather RomanReigns on the opportunity to do amazing things. I know you guys will miss us but like you said we're only across the street. Of course we'll visit! And to you TM. Who better than you right? My father told me many stories about you guys' epic stories of coke and cognac mixing along with, well you know, cleaning up if you catch my drift. I've come to love you almost as much as myself and I promise we'll do amazing things. How about some wine though?

Alexa aproaches TM and gives him a hug.

"Congratulations on your new HQ" she says to him "I wish you the best"

The once devout priest got wind of the news through some street level contacts. He hadn't any face time with TM but had heard of his name through the grapevine. Well spoken was what came to mind. That and the announcement that Boogie- would be his right hand man, had GangsterPriest quite interested in LA's newest move. He made a mental note to visit the city of angels to see what this part of the United States had to offer.

Hope had just begun to get a little worried, wondering where her boss was off to.  They had spoken about TM getting to make a family of his own, but she didn't know it would be so soon!  It both made her heart soar as well as ache to think about their beloved left hand going out into the world to make a new branch, a family of his own.  Ok so in reality he was just across the street...  But naturally she would be happy for him.  She knew that he would be getting the news soon, but little did she know it would be here and now.  Wandering out of the headquarters, as she saw TM's car drive up, she indulged in a small smile as she looked to the three men before her.  Coming to stand near Roman, she gazed with excitement and pride upon the newly made Crew Leader.  As Alexa gave her hugs and congratulations, Hope nodded in her own silent agreement before stepping forward herself.  With abandon, she threw her arms around TM, pulling him close.  Hardly standing on ceremony, she would express her joy and excitement for his new venture.  

"Congratulations TM...  I guess this means I'll have to tend the family bar myself now hmm?"  

She casted him a light wink before shifting gently on to Boogie.  

"This congratulations is not just for TM...  You guys will do awesome, I just know it."  

She beamed widely as she hugged Boogie just as tightly before stepping back to stand beside her boss.  Finally turning her eyes upon Roman, her eyes widened a touch.  

"What the heck is on your face?"  

TM smiles warmly at all the congratulations, the words from each of the people he admired and grown quite fond of over the last little while bringing a sense of joy within him. A joy that couldn't be brought on by the use of his favourite vice or a stiff drink, the love of a family. In the moment he can feel himself swell up a bit, in awe of what this all meant. Joy, but in the back of his mind a twinge of sadness..Broken by the need to celebrate with those present. Graciously hugging Alexa in return.

“Thank you for the congratulations,I intend to do the best I can of course, and ey visit the Babylon Club...And that goes for the rest of you if you haven't already..but most of you have i am sure.. Snor....I mean drank a lot of booze memory is a little fuzzy if you know what I mean.

He grabs another crate of wine propping it up on one of the barrels. After a fair bit of time he pops the lid and begins distributing the bottles to each of his colleagues. Passing about a utility knife he use to carry when he was watching someone for a job...It was perfect for opening canned goods when he was ordered to sit the fuck there and not move until the target does. His thoughts wandering from this to that the by-product of coke Everest himself and Godfather Roman climbed earlier that evening.

“Hold your horses Boogie- your not going to remember any of this fuckin moment if you keep guzzling the sauce....but then again it is a celebration no? Here pal..all you can have...just you know if..not saying it will happen but if...you get sick...not on the carpet eh?”

TM laughs handing out a couple of bottles to Boogie- knowing just one would only insult the man and the indistinguishable fortitude of his liver and kidneys, almost a requirement of employment in the city of angels. Taking a moments pause to take a generous sip of an opened bottle of vino before he nods and smiles in Hope_'s direction.

“Unfortunately yeah you will have to find yourself someone else to sling drinks..after all those attempted firings you finally got rid of me another way... I bet your liquor costs will drop tremendously.”

TM chuckles at his remark as he ponders his humble beginnings as a bartender for the family still very fresh in his mind. The memories always pleasing him, memories he wished to forge with the new group of individuals he would be working with in the near future. Setting the bottle aside, trading it for a cigarette. He takes a deep breathe before lighting it and begins to puff away slowly. Again he feels the other spectrum in knowing that he would miss seeing these fine folks as often as he did despite the close proximity.. But all the down thoughts wash away when he hears Hope_ angerly remark to RomanReigns “What the heck is that on your face”. TM cant help but laugh before he remarks.

“Roman....you got some splainin to dooo”

A few nights ago Insomnia had received a tip from RomanReigns himself of TM setting up in Los Angeles. The piece of paper had a time and address giving the location of where the celebration would be held for the special occasion. 

Insomnia had just pulled up to the drive way where everyone was gathered, he could make out a few of the car owners in the parking lot but could never keep track of what people were driving now days. Exiting his vehicle Insomnia spots a couple known faces outside getting liquored up. With a wave he nods his head smiling before passing them, entering the building he quickly hears TM hollering and telling jokes. It wasn't hard to spot him out in the group, he had a way of being well spoken and having a voice that could fill the room or silence it. 

Making his way towards TM Insomnia lightly taps him on his shoulder hoping to get his attention. TM didn't even notice him, leaning forward he snorts a line of cocaine before screaming at Roman over something he couldn't quite understand.

"Excuse me"

Insomnia clears his throat hoping TM still had sharp ears, he did, turning around TM looks at him at eye level while feeling his face as if were checking to see if it was still there. 

"Congratulations my friend! I heard rumors of this day coming and made sure to clear my schedule! It's awesome to see you and Boogie- getting this opportunity to do some big things for the city of Los Angeles. I know you'll both do great and I wish you the best of luck in the moving process and future for you're family."

Opening his jacket Insomnia reveals a bottle of rum, handing it to TM as a gift before nodding his head out of respect.

"Cheers! You deserve this!"