cutie had received the call from biotch27 about the shipping prices. She was very impressed with what he had done. "Thank you. The boss will be glad to hear it." As she ended the call, she checked the family bank account... and there it was. A deposit of fourty three thousand. She got a copy of the receipt and brought it up to the Boss to show him. She walked in, seeing him organise some papers. "Done and dusted. 14 percent now." He took the receipt and looked at it carefully. cutie walked out and then saw biotch27 walking down the hallway with a smug face. 

"Good job. Boss is waiting for you and he will tell you your next job. I have a feeling you're be promoted earlier than others.." biotch27 gave a slight nod to cutie and placed his bag on the couch in the lounge. He straightened his suit and walked over to the Boss's office. Before he could even knock he heard a "come in" so he twisted the door knob and it was opened. 

biotch27 was happy to see the Boss looking at the receipt. It was sort of like a deceleration of what more he could do. "Greetings boss. It was certainly a success. How can I offer my services to you today?" There was going to be a big meeting in LA tomorrow located at the conference hill down on 46th street. A lot of people would be going there, and well... it was time to take things to the next level. They were the future of LA. 

The boss looked at biotch27 in the eyes and told him to sit down. "Look son, I know things have been rough for you. Things have been rough for us too. We are getting no where, and have been sloppy in recruiting. You even witnessed it, we needed to lower those shipping prices down. You are coming with me to the meeting tomorrow, unarmed. Same as I. We will be saying our introduction of the family, to other families all based in different areas. Originally it was just a meeting about what services we provide like our wine factory, pharmaceutical care, and our escorts. But I have found out that there are families who despise me for whatever reason. I say, we go head first before our family members get killed." biotch27 nodded, walked out looking like he had just finished a history class, and cutie walked up to him. "Can I get a hell yeah?" She giggles and waits for his response. 

"Let's go get ready for tomorrow night."

As he returned to the condo, he pondered what tomorrow night would be like. He wanted to definitely impress the boss and his friend cutie. But he would have to ask someone where the clothes were that he would wear. Lol, he had no idea that the closets were already full of appropriate clothing. He laid down his head and tried to not let his exitement over becoming trusted stop him from sleeping. 

RING RING RING, the phone went. He answered it with a groggy "hello?" The voice on the other end gruffly said "this is Ray. The boss wants to make sure you understand we are going in unarmed but if we gotta press our issues a little then feel free to get a little stern with the other families. Oh, and one other thing, the boss wants you to reach out to cutie and give her an area that you may be interested in becoming involved in as far as our rackets. I heard she already let you know that we are in pharmacy, escorts, and other things, but we wanna know where you fit in best, chow." 

He called cutie and they discussed some of the options available. He let her know that he was best used in situations where money was involved, as in making sure people pay and making sure we get the bids on all pharmacy and any booze related rackets. "I will see ya tonight, looking forward to this meeting," he ended the call with. 

cutie nodded as she held the telephone to her ear. "Certainly, biotch27. I actually think you'd best fit in all of them since there's always going to be some money matters in each of them. Narcotics is something you'd do good in too, in terms of investments and such. They both were already at their condo, and getting ready for bed. The call was ended and night grew dim. 

The next morning, cutie got up bright and early to take a shower and get everything ready for tonight. Once she was done she called up biotch27. "Hey. Wake up now, and get your ass out before 1pm because we'll be outside with the van." She hanged up not waiting for an answer and proceeded to put all the surveillance cameras, guns and other equipment into the van outside. Driving to the boss's villa still was difficult for cutie because even though it was so big, it was also isolated from everything else so she always had to drive a long way out from home. When she picked up the Boss from his house, cutie looked at her pad which had the location of where biotch27 was staying. 

The van was being drove smoothly on the road. cutie reached biotch27's condo, about to step out when he saw im in a very classy overcoat and suit pants. "Well, well.. Look at you.." cutie smiled and motioned him to get in the van at once. They started heading for the conference hall, where the other members of the crew would be. "Did you go through the plan with them millions of times like I told you to cutie?" the boss asked. He knew that he couldn't afford to lose anyone right now. 

"Yes, sir. We went through it a lot and everyone is set." 

"Great." the boss replied. biotch27 stayed seated and looked out the window. As if a second had not even passed, they were already at the conference hall. cutie was told to drop them off at the main entrance then drive the van not to the back, but at the front, because it would look suspicious if she parked at the back. Boss and biotch27 walked out ready for action. 

cutie looked around to see if anyone or a car was following her then put the car where everyone could see. Also so that the boss and biotch27 can walk out casually with an easy access to the van. Their plan was that after Boss Fukov would announce his plans for LA, the attack would start with members and associates coming from every exit shooting from every angle. Boss and biotch27 would pretend to not know what just happened and walk out of the hall, with not a single blood mark on their suits. 

The Boss and biotch27 entered the doors to the estate and stopped for the routine pat-down. With so much at stake, they knew they had to basically be free of even so much as a stick pen. After passing the pat-down, they proceeded into a large conference room, with no windows and only one door. A huge round table with business chairs was in the middle of the room. When asked where they wanted to sit, Boss insisted that they be given seats close to the door. "My damn ulcers and weak bladder, I may have to excuse myself quickly." The Boss was given exactly that, two seats very near the door. The other leaders came in and were seated. 

Note: I will type the meeting itself tomorrow!

The other leaders were seated, but everyone was staring at the Boss and biotch27. It was basically implied that the meeting would be mostly about the Boss pitching his ideas for the slow takeover of LA. The Boss began by just laying out the details of the simple services they wanted to completely take over. "We want a clean sweep of escorts and pharmacy. Our escorts are bringing in some much that I hear you guys bitchin that your broads can't get any action. We request that from the entire center of town and half of the west and east districts, that our escorts get the 6 day customers and your broads can have Sunday for all the fuckin Christians who ain't really. We request that the 5% pharmacy tax we collect be raised to 15%. Let's be honest, most people buying this shit are just getting high on it anyway. But those two items of business we can probably work out. My bigger plan is this....we want our bid to be placed FIRST when it comes to construction and the transport of our liquor and drugs have been lowered to 14% thanks to my boy here," he said as he pointed at biotch27. Feeling a little more important, biotch27 spoke up and laid out the plan that the Boss and cutie had filled him in on. "We propose that not a single damn building gets built without our family getting our due out of it. We wanna curve the entire market on construction. Also, we are hoping that 14% shipping will eventually become the rate that all of us enjoy, but for now our family is happy to announce that we are enjoying it. Liquor is one thing where we tend to disagree with you guys on. We want more control of the Pacific Ocean docks, to where we can send our shit all over the world. Also, we want to deal with Mexico and import some of their finest shit. We need access to these routes. And we're not really asking, we are letting you know we are going to take control of the routes between LA and Mexico." Another boss slammed his fist down on the table and asked "what makes you think we are going to part with it, maybe we could part with it if your family wants to pay us say $100,000 a year?" The Boss laughed, and interupted. "What makes you think that we will even make 100 grand in one year off that route?" Slowly, biotch27 noticed a ceiling tile start to move. At once, he and the boss leaped up and ran for the door as shots rang out through the ceiling. The two briskly, but calmly walked down the back corridor. As the y opened the door, they turned around and saw a couple of members come out of the meeting room. "There those fucks go!" one shouted. They hustled out the door and ran down to the van. "get the Boss inside," biotch27 said to cutie. He grabbed a gun out of the van and ran back a few steps toward the back door. As a person came out he aimed the gun. "I can put this one clean through your heart buddy, you wanna test this shit," he asked. The man backed of and went back in the door. biotch27 turned and got into the van and cutie drove them out of there. 

Everything just happened so fast. Around fifty mob cars were on the chase for them. "All clear, biotch27?" 

"Well I mean, not a single damn thing ruined the suit." cutie chuckled and Boss was pleased with him, as he put his arm around his shoulders. "I did the right thing by taking you in kid, but remember don't let it get to your head alright. The pride comes before the fall. Remember that." 

Moments later, they were at the villa. cutie slapped herself for worrying about those mafia rats spreading the conference incident. The Boss had a feeling that cutie would let it worry her - but the family knew that despite all the big and strong families in that conference hall, not one of them will call them out. Even if what happened just happened, they all still believed in Brotherhood. As one, they accomplished many things together. But sometimes, you need to break some rules to get your point across. The whole mafia thing was pretty much a fatal alliance anyway, loyalty to the game and how to play it properly is how you survive. Plus, everyone needs a dose of the real deal from time to time. 

All the investments were made, their status is back to being well maintained at the top, blueprints of planned buildings sent out to land owners, services in high demand and ultimately more profit. The boss worked with biotch27 to keep things and people in order. cutie was then called to meet the boss in his office for a talk. When she got there, he was picking out a suit. "Going to a special event Sir?" The boss smiled, a bit too much for her own taste and said "Do not be late to the promotions ceremony tomorrow, cutie." 

She walked out of the room shortly after he said that and wanted to let biotch27 know. cutie noticed his bag outside on the stairs, thinking what the hell was he doing just leaving it out here. As she bent down to pick it up, she heard a footstep. 

"BOO!" 

"Oh my goodness. You scared me. You son of a..." cutie tried not to smile, and put on a serious face. 

"Haha, sorry cutie. Anyways, you seem like you want to tell me something. What's up?" 

"Yep. You're going to the promotions ceremony tomorrow. At 8pm. It'll just be here, at the villa so don't worry about locations. Also, boss wants to have a talk with you too. About something else I think." 

biotch27 thanked cutie for letting him know and took his bag. He walked up the stairs and walks through the front doors of the villa. As he sees the Boss in his office, he prepares himself for what he has to say. He opens the door, seeing him in his leather chair.

Boss: Have I mentioned my niece to you before? 

biotch27: Seems you haven't, Sir.

Boss: Every man I know that has tried to approach her, always fails. She works hard in her family, and does not tolerate fools and failure for shit. Indeed, she deserves better..

biotch27: I.. see. Mind if I ask, what is it that you are trying to tell me? 

Boss: This exquisite, young lady will be at the ceremony tomorrow. Also, you will be there. I have a special announcement for you.

The boss dismissed him, and told him to get out and shut the door. biotch27 was confused. Very... confused. He didn't really want to get his work and love life mixed up, but since she's also in the business...

biotch27 called cutie and asked her the details about this niece of the Boss. "What's the scoop? Why would the boss even mention this to a nobody like me? Also, to let ya know, we let the other families know that we plan to take over ALL center district escort services and that we are taking over the docks that our Mexican stuff comes in at." He snickered a bit and then admitted "I don't have the fashion sense of a baboon, what the hell should I wear? Wanna take yer buddy out clothes shoppin before 8 pm gets here?"

Before the shopping trip, biotch27 had strict orders to take two crew guys and go down to a construction site and clear up why the boss was not getting his share of a building project. They took the platform elevator to the top floor of the unfinished building where the project leader was barking out orders to his workers. "Mr. Taney, wonderful day isn't it," biotch27 said. "What do you want? I'm trying to get this shit done, shouldn't you be in the office with your Boss and that vixen cutie," he said. Biotch27 did not like this man using slang terms to describe his family. "Listen Mr. Taney, why haven't you been giving my family our 15% cut that was promised when we got you this bid? You been sending 10% for weeks now and the Boss has no tolerance for this shit? You like still being employed, don't you?" The man puffed up his chest and glared back at the 3 men. "Come on man, I'm busting my ass out here and 10% is plenty for your Boss, right?" he laughed. Biotch27 nodded at the other two men who took Mr. Taney down to the ground on his stomach. "Mr. Taney, do you like soup? Because with your mouth wired shut all you can eat is soup. You owe us $27 grand in back payments. You have until 6 PM tonight to have the money in my hand, or in our account, let him go boys." 

He then met up with cutie at the shopping plaza in the West district. He asked her not to spoil the surprise that he had gotten Mr. Taney to hopefully see eye to eye with the family. "Hopefully, he deposits the funds or we will have to use more drastic measures, anyways, let's shop, I wanna look good tonight!"

cutie smiled and nodded her head. The day was perfect. Things went according to plan, as biotch27 said. cutie hoped too that Mr. Taney will do this one favor for the family. Once cutie would get back to the headquarters, she would check to see if he passed the funds. cutie looked at her watch. 3pm. cutie hoped Mr. Taney wasn't a forgetful person. She rolled her sleeve up, and looked up at biotch27. "A double-breasted overcoat. Classic white button down shirt. Suit pants. Let's go." biotch27 was secretly excited for tonight. After all, there was the anticipation that he might be ranked up. It's not a bad thing to think about, biotch27 thought. The family was now the center of his life and he will do whatever to uphold the values of Cosa Nostra. The american dream... Ah. 

The shopping plaza had liquor stores as biotch27 and cutie passed them. They both looked at each other and smirked. "Don't even think about it." cutie said. 

"Calm down now, alright cutie." biotch27 replied. 

The formal fashion stores for men were along the side on the first floor. They both walked inside and smelt strong cologne and leather. cutie suddenly sensed the man behind the counter get nervous as he saw biotch27. cutie made a confused look at biotch27 and laughed. "Stop being intimidating. Geez." After a few outfits, biotch27 finally decided on his outfit. cutie tried to hide her laughter as the man behind the counter started to stutter."G-g-good afternoon Ma'am and Sir. That will come to a total of $27.31 thank you..." biotch27 awkwardly handed over the money and walked out the store with cutie. They both agreed on the 2 piece double suit double breasted instead with shirt and slacks. The lined gloves also were a nice touch. 

It was almost getting to 8pm, and cutie and biotch27 went home to get ready after having some lunch at the diner. cutie opened the door to her condo, and found the outfit she prepared on her couch. She picked it up and admired the bias cut dress with a bow that accents the backside just below the V-shaped back opening. One of the special dresses her mum gave to her just before being taken away. When she finished getting ready doing her face and hair, she slipped the dress on. Her car was waiting outside, and she started the engine up. She reached the villa and walked out. The other members were also dressed nicely, such strapping men and exquisite women. Inside the house, there was a mini pub that everyone hanged out at. She saw biotch27 in his suit, and walked over to him. "What'd I tell ya? You look good brother! The boss's niece eh..." cutie winked and waited for everyone to be present so the boss could talk.

"I heard that at 15 minutes til the deadline, Mr. Taney decided to do the right thing and pay Boss our due, thank goodness. Hopefully, that makes another solid impression on the family. But I am not naive, I know that eventually someone is gonna refuse a job and end up making me get messy. And I am prepared for it," he said to cutie. He sat down at the bar and watched the Boss make his grand entrance. The Boss had a woman on each arm, and then a lovely lady walked in behind him. The Boss did not waste time, yelling "Ladies and Gentleman...SUCCESS is all that our family can worry about. And thanks to all of you, we are achieving it!" The Boss walked to the bar and ordered his favorite wine, of course in was $20 a bottle wine. Tonight, everyone was indulging cuz of course the drinks are on the house. The Boss then called his Underboss, his major Capos, and cutie to join him at the podium, where he made the following announcements: ........

cutie stood with biotch27, just thinking to herself. She is happy to be working alongside such a loyal individual. The Boss was standing at the podium and looking out to the crowd. The members of Sons of Anarchy gathered in the large hall, with the black seats. "We gather here today to celebrate the future of our family. It is looking bright, thanks to everyone in this family who contributes to our wealth, protection and brotherhood. I would like to give a special mention to biotch27." 

Everyone smiles and a guy slaps him on the back, congratulating him. cutie hears whistles in the crowd and biotch27 walks up to The Boss. 

"His progress is excellent, and I've witnessed myself the work he has been doing for the family. His contribution, bravery and loyalty will not be taken granted for. As you are all aware, the demotions were on the noticeboard. But I have now made a decision. I am proud to present to you all the new left hand man." cutie stands up and almost jumps. She is excited for him, and can see that biotch27 is excited himself. 

All the members put their drinks up and says cheers. biotch27 later gets a small chat from The Boss. They were alone in a dark room, separate from all the noise. "Congratulations. You have worked hard for it. But mark my words. Do not let this get to your head because a few of my men in the past have done some things they regret. Now get your ass out there, boy. My niece is waiting for you on the dance floor."

His knees were almost knocking from being scared to death of what would happen at this event, but now that he had received this promotion, he felt a little more at ease. "Yes sir, I intend to not only make you proud, but to also be loyal, earn money for our family, and prove my worth to the city of LA." The Boss nodded in approval and pointed toward the main area. biotch27 knew that he needed to make the Boss happy and dance with the niece. As he came back out of the secluded area, he first make a stop at cutie and whispered low "now things get interesting huh?" cutie was still giddy with exitment, but also understood that the real adventures were just fixing to start. "Well, as exited as I am," she said, "I hope you understand that now you are not only being exhalted by our family, but you are now a target of other families and the feds, so you gotta be in tune with every detail of our family operations." Biotch27 soon had his attention drawn to the center of the dance floor, where a short and beautiful woman in a pink dress (the one who followed the boss in) was paying close attention to him and she was slightly swerving to the music. "Well, I guess I better go dance," he said. "Go! We will celebrate later," cutie said. He walked out to the dance floor and was nervous as hell. He stuck a hand out, for a shake, and said "Hi, I am Eric." The girl walked up to him and tip-toed up to his ears "I will not shake your hand, but you should kiss mine!" He knelt down, in a very old-fashioned knight way, and kiss her outstretched hand. He then stood and they bagean to dance to the next song, a slowdance song....

cutie sees biotch27 turn his back and walks to the dance floor. The Boss's niece was undeniably beautiful. She had long Brazilian hair, with an hourglass body and hazel eyes. cutie smiled, and waved to them for a distance. She looked down at the ground and thought about all the opportunities that she was given in the past. Always thankful for her family. cutie walked over to the minibar for some drinks. She took a bottle of vodka and drank a little, knowing that she would be her own designated driver. It was going to be a long night of celebrating, dancing and talking. Once the night was over, she could see biotch27 sitting in one of the leather booths with the niece. cutie knew they would last long. Is forever a thing? 

cutie said goodbye and hugged everyone including The Boss and his niece. "Goodbye hun, hope you had fun." cutie said. The niece simply nodded and smiled in return. The morning after tonight would be a busy one, like always. But the blood, sweat and tears was worth it if it meant protecting your family. 

Biotch27 (Eric) was slightly disheartened to notice that his friend had left before he got to say goodbye, but he knew that cutie was always on the go, a very busy family member, and therefor she needed to get her rest. He sat down, after an extended dance time, with the niece. He was trying to hide the fact that he admired her beautiful figure, and instead he just looked directly into her face. They talked about his upbringing, which was stories of the farm town in Arkansas, and her upbringing, which was obviously a little more prestigious here in LA. He found it odd that the niece did not ask him anything about mob business or his past in the mob. They talked about their likes and dislikes, their taste in cars, and past relationships (which the niece had a few, as the Boss had already told biotch27). However, biotch27 finally came to an important point. "What's your name? I refuse to keep calling you the Boss's niece." She told him that her name was Kayte. He found the spelling to be interesting. He made sure to mention that his real name was Eric, not biotch27. He felt very grateful to be at such a lavish party and to be given the honor of left hand man. He was grateful for cutie and the Boss for moving him up the ranks so quickly. BUt he wanted to stay humble in front of Kayte. "So, how is your drink," he asked her, trying to make light conversation. "Eh, it's ok, for a free party ran by my uncle." He knew that she had probably been wined and dined for most of her life. The night was drawing to a close, and so biotch27 walked up to the Boss and thanked him for a great time. "Kid, this was just the tip of how great life can be for you, but don't get too comfy with all this partying and shit. Remember that hard work is the only way our family will survive." Biotch27 was curious about whether he should enquire about Kayte anymore. "Actually, I need you to take her home tonight for me, get acquainted more, and call me in the morning for instructions on family business." He walked over to Kayte, but she already knew that he would be escorting her tonight. "Well miss, shall we head out," he said as he reached out his hand. SHe took his hand and they walked out the door. "Where should we go sir, no way I'm going to my house right now, I'm having too much fun...," she said as they entered the car. 

There was more fun to go around for everyone, but cutie was exhausted. She plopped her feet on the couch and laid her head back. Ah... softness. Just what she needed after a night of celebrating while being half intoxicated. As she closed her eyes slowly for a nap - the phone called. "URRRGh. Right now? Seriously?" cutie stood up from her very comfortable position on the couch and grabbed the phone. "Hello?" 

"Houston, we have a problem." 

After that, the line went silent. cutie knew that her family was in trouble. The voice sounded like her boss's voice, and it was rare when you could tell he sounded afraid. Tonight was the exception. SHIT! cutie ran from one area to the next grabbing all sorts of equipment and other necessary things. She tried to take a deep breath, but her quick movements weren't letting her stop. cutie started remembering Eric and the niece, who were both probably getting home by now. She needed to warn them, before someone else does... 

She hopped into a car, feeling panic rush all over body. Her bags were in the back all set, all she needed to do now was get to Eric's house before he gets to it. cutie knew some sort of short cut but it was a risky move since you had to drive through the dark streets no sane person goes to... fuck it. The car reached an alleyway which lead to a dark tunnel. cutie found herself in the lost and dark streets. There was a trash can in the way, and she couldn't get past. Meaning she would have to walk out of her car and move it. Seeing that there was nobody else around, cutie took the risk. She opened her car door and walked towards the trashcan. As she was grabbing the trash can to move it, a black leather hand glove was wrapped around her mouth and the sound of her cries echoed throughout the streets. But again, who could hear? There was nobody else around. 

The family's in danger, cutie is mysteriously kidnapped, Eric and Kayte are being followed and a mastermind who is controlling all of this... 
 

To be continued. 

Eric (biotch27) thought that maybe the best place for them to go was to the waterfall marble structure. As they say and talked, Eric could not help but get the sense that something, or someone, was watching them. "So, tell me about your uncle, there's gotta be more than just the big bad Boss that he is for the family." Kayte laughed and said "yeah, he is actually a big teddy bear to me, until I start dating, because it does not often work out. I don't know why he seems to think that he needs to set me up with everyone, because usually it's people I can't stand." Eric wondered if this was a direct shot at him, or if she was just venting. Eric was also wondering if cutie made it home safely, she was about the only friend he had right now, since he didn't know many LA people. "Let's go say hi to her," Kayte said. "She may be asleep, I know sh seemed pretty wore out," Eric replied. But after some prodding, they both got back in the car and headed toward cutie house. 

Something was odd as they pulled into the drive. Eric noticed the porch light was still on at the moderately nice looking home and that the door was cracked open but no lights were on. "Well this is damn odd," he said. "You stay here and I will step inside and check it out." Kayte grabbed ahold of his arm and said "no way, I am not gonna miss the fun." They inched inside the home with a flashlight that was in the trunk of Eric's car the Boss has gotten him. After searching a couple of rooms, Eric finally decided to just holler out "CUTIE! Are you here?" They tiptoed upstairs and opened her bedroom door. The bed was ruffled up like she had jumped out of it quickly. Then Eric heard a shuffling sound in below them. "Quick Kayte, hide under the bed," he yelled at her. He ran out the bedroom door and stared down the stairs. Everything was silent. He eased his way down the stairs and looked out the window. He could hear footsteps running away from the house and see some bushes ruffling. What could this mean? Where the hell is cutie? He ran up the stairs and helped a frightened Kayte get out from under the bed. Once they got back out to the car, he informed her that he was not taking her home, for fear that they were being followed. Kayte agreed to stay by his side. He took her to a motel that she had told him was owned by the family. The front desk clerk waived the charges as soon as she saw Kayte was the one asking for a room. "May I please have a two bed room," Eric asked. He was a gentleman, and did not want to imply anything by getting a one bed room. 

Once they got to the room, he said "goodnight, and I'm sorry that I don't feel good about you going to your house. But this is what's best. We cannot give up on finding cutie but we need to get with your uncle in the morning a come up with a gameplan that is approved by the family. Kayte did not stay awake long, after crawling into her bed. But Eric could barely sleep. He felt awful that his friend was apparently missing and that Kayte and he also may be in danger. He would meet with the Boss in the morning to get an approved plan to find cutie, and he would give his life if he needed to, no doubt.....

cutie lay in shock with her wrists tied by rope. Her mouth was shut closed with duct tape, and her sweat was forming pools on the ground. The man who kidnapped her sat across from her in a stool. Giving cutie a nasty look. He had a gold tooth, and his eyes were uncomfortably mesmerizing. The man took her to a warehouse not far from where he had kidnapped her, and stole her car. The man was unrecognizable. cutie could not tell if he was from LA or a foreigner. He was wearing much too thick balaclava mask. The man began to talk. His words dripping with sinister. "I'm going to kill you, if you don't mind."

Um... what the fuu- SLAP! 

cutie's jaw dropped. "The long nails is a really nice effect." She knew better than to retaliate. She loved to turn the other cheek. The man clenched his fists and he tilted his head. "Do you know why I want to kill you?" cutie raised an eyebrow. "Tell me for I do not know.." She was genuinely curious. She never heard the voice of this man before. "Your boss favors people. I don't like it. It's like the rest of the family is non-existent." cutie was in disbelief. Does he even know what the hell he's talking about? cutie thought. The boss never meant to favor anyone. He was just... too nice sometimes. Everyone in the family was special and each a strong addition to the family. cutie shook her head. "No, no.. you don't understand. He's not like that. The Boss has good intentions, even when he has a gun to a man's forehead." The man looked angry. He was like a ticking time bomb. He started to walk to a small room inside the warehouse. The man was grabbing something from his backpack. He took off his gloves and made a few calls. cutie's jaw dropped once again. She knew this man! This was bad... very bad. cutie could see the palms of this man. The skin was almost peeling, and his nails were disgustingly long - and the backpack was the same one that she regularly sees hanging by the coat hanger at the HQ. 

How could she have not known.. Her own family member.. Someone she didn't expect it to be. But why..? cutie needed to get out. She locked her elbows, and tried to fiddle with the ropes. cutie looked back at... Paul, and he was still on the phone. She needed to get out fast. cutie stopped moving when Paul made glances to her, and resumed when he looked away. After some time, she got hold of the ends of the ropes and untied herself. Her phone was in her bag, which was laying on the other side of the warehouse. Paul started to make his way back to cutie. He looked a little bit disheartened. "My own family is in danger. My kids... wife.. Your friend Eric is too good. I don't know how he tracked my family down."

The Boss sneered with almost fire in his eyes. "What the fuck? My cutie, is missing? Oh hell no!" He slammed his hand down on the table of his office, spilling his $20 expresso everywhere. "I been thinking this may happen. There was a Capo of mine, pretty bright young guy, kinda like you. But he never could quite understand the concept of loyalty and kicking up what the Boss says to kick up. He tried to date Kayte, and that was not happening because the guy couldn't even get it up," he laughed, not really sounding like he believed that was why Kayte and Paul didn't work out. "He told me when we kicked him out the family that he was going to wait for the perfect moment to try to extract revenge upon us. I don't know why I didn't just whack the bastard." Eric was not really interested in the reasons for the man who may have his friend hostage, he just wanted to find her, and get her back to the family safely. "How do I find him? This will be quick," he told the Boss. "Now just a second, don't go letting your anger get the best of you boy," the Boss said. Eric asked for permission to clip the guy if he got a chance. "Permission is granted, on one condition, that you cannot get him back to me alive peacefully, so I can talk some sense into the guy." Eric and Kayte left the office, heading out to use some of the bosses contacts on where Paul's family may be located. Eric planned on using a tactic of perhaps taking Pual's family as hostage and then trading them for cutie. 

Eric kicked in the door! He was sorta embarrassed by having to do this but he knew it was a viable way of doing business. "Ma'am, I'm gonna have to ask you to come with me, no questions asked," he told the woman who was watching television on the couch. The frightened woman jumped up and pointed at him and said "what the hell has Paul gotten into now?" Eric used this as a way to try to convince her that he was a friend, and said "he is in a situation and I think that it may be in your/his best interest that you come with us." As they entered the car, Kayte sat in the back seat with the woman. "I know you, yes, you are Paul's ex," the woman stated. Kayte could only imagine what kinds of things Paul had said about her and so she tried to act tough and said "we was never an item, I am loyal to my family, to the end." Eric cut off this conversation and demanded "tell me where Paul would go if he needed a hideout or a private location?" The woman did not respond, which caused Kayte to get pretty hot. "Listen lady, either you give us the location of where Paul might be hiding, or he can find you in our hiding spot but you may not be alive when he finds you!" The woman sighed a deep breath, and finally muttered "he would be at the old warehouse on the East Side of LA. "The old Johnson manufacturing plant that closed down, that's probably where he would be if he is in dire need of a hiding place. But why would he be hiding unless he is in a situation where it would require it?" Eric did not answer, he just sped up the car and headed to the East side.....

cutie stayed seated in the chair, her hands still untied from the ropes. Paul was looking down at her. He looked scared - and that was a great motivator for cutie. There was a stool in the warehouse and Paul brought it over to sit across cutie. Paul looked at the ground with his hands crossed. "I wasn't the man like I used to be. This ain't the world that I used to be in." cutie rolled her eyes. "Are you done?" Sure, she may have gotten moments where she was tired and frustrated but she never regretted anything. Paul was a softie. "Well sorry Paul, but the grass isn't greener on the other side either. The whole purpose of our secret society is that we're here to act as a protector against the arrogance of the powerful." 

The wheels of a car screeched from outside the warehouse. Paul's eyes danced from cutie to the door. It suddenly busted open. cutie could tell from Paul's look that she wouldn't like what was about to come. "Paul Santini! Get the fuck up and explain what the hell you are doing. You put both of your families in danger, for what? Revenge because you can't keep up with change?" cutie cursed in her head. She saw Kayte standing behind him, holding the arm of a young lady. She recognized this lady as Paul's wife. This was a very dangerous situation. When Paul was mad, he was mad. Paul stood up and he tried to walk up to his wife, but Eric bumped his shoulder and blocked him. "What's your problem, huh? Get out of my way!" Paul yelled angrily. His face turned red and he was about to punch Eric. Eric caught him too early and shook his head. "Not this time Paul. You're coming with us." cutie thought Paul was going to run for it... his feet turning a different direction...

cutie quickly got up and ran beside Paul and held him still by the arms. "Bitch you thought!!!" cutie chuckled. Paul was fuming. cutie's grip was too hard and Paul finally gave up. Eric nodded to cutie, and lead everyone to the car. It was time to go home, and fix this shit out. 

"Paul! You went over the line. Did you really think you could fuck with my family like this?" The Boss yelled out loud as soon as cutie, Eric, and Kayte walked in the door of HQ. "I ought to have you clipped right now, with no words out of your fuckin mouth!" The Boss walked over to Paul, who was being held by the arms by Eric and another HQ guard. "I should smack the hell outta you, but with respect to your wife here, I am gonna just talk with you for a second." The Boss motioned the guard to release the arm and Paul, Eric, and the Boss walked into the office. 

Meanwhile Kayte and cutie got a chance to talk for a bit....