Chapter 15

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St. Louis, Missouri

Avery
We are finally here!
I didn't tell my parents I'd be coming.
I want it to be a surprise.

-doorbell-

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-doorbell-

Avery : Okay why is no one answering?

-doorbell-

Avery : Nothing?
Nathan : Maybe they went out?
Avery : Let's see....

-calling-
-calling-
-calling-
-phone call-

Evie : Avery?
Avery : Evie! Where are you?
Evie : We're at the hospital...
Avery : The hospital....?
Evie : Mom...
Avery : I'm on my way. -ends call-
My mom is in the hospital...
Nathan : Is it far from here?
Avery : Yeah we'll need to get a taxi.
Nathan : We can rent a car later but for now yeah we'll need a taxi.

Avery
Mom.....please be okay.

C A S I N O

-calling-
-calling-
-calling-
-phone call-

Victoria : What do you want Enzo?
Enzo : Turn that plane around and get back to Italy!
Victoria : Why?
Enzo : There's a situation at the casino.
Victoria : What happened?
Enzo : Come back and find out.
Victoria : What if I don't?
Enzo : I'll kill your! -ends call-

St. Louis, Missouri
H O S P I T A L

Evie : Avery!!
Mr Evans : Avery?

Avery
My little sister immediately came running to me. I opened my arms to give her the biggest hug. My dad walked over to us. I hugged him right after Evie pulled away.

Avery : What happened?
Mr Evans : ...
Avery : You're scaring me...
Mr Evans : Your mother is living her last moments...
Avery : .....
Evie : Who are you?
Nathan : I'm Avery's friend.
Evie : You're hot!
Avery : Evie!
Nathan : Thank you Evie. I'm Nathan, nice to meet you.
Evie : Nice to meet you too.
Mr Evans : Where's your husband?
Avery : He has work...
Mr Evans : Work is more important to him. I see he hasn't changed.
Avery : I don't want to talk about that.
Mr Evans : You should go in...
Avery : Dad, this is my friend Nathan Castillo. He came with me since Enzo couldn't. Nathan meet David Evans, my dad.
Nathan : Nice to meet you sir.
Mr Evans : A pleasure...
Avery : I'm gonna go in.
Mr Evans : Go on.

Avery
I don't know what state I'm going to find my mom in. I'm scared of what she looks like. I know it's going to hurt.

R O O M

Avery : Mom?
Mrs Evans : Avery? My baby....

Avery
With watery eyes, I walked over to her and sat on the edge of the bed. She smiled and cupped my face.

Mrs Evan : I needed to see you one last time.
Avery : Mom don't say that...
Mrs Evans : We all knew this moment would come.
Avery : But we're not ready. We never will be.
Mrs Evans : You're strong......your father is strong. I know my little Evie is in good hands.
Avery : Mom...
Mrs Evans : Tell your father and Evie to come in.
Avery : Okay...

H A L L W A Y

Mr Evans : What do you do Nathan?
Nathan : I'm a model.
Mr Evans : Interesting
Evie : So you come up In Magazines?
Nathan : Yup!
Evie : Cool!
Avery : Dad? Mom wants you guys to come in.
Mr Evans : Come on Evie.
Evie : I'm scared...
Mr Evans : Don't be...
Evie : ...
Avery : Everything will be okay. I promise baby...
Evie : Okay..
Mr Evans : Come on...
Nathan : I'll wait here.
Avery : Come in.

Avery
I grabbed his hand and pulled him into the room with me. I know he'll give me the strength I need.

R O O M

Avery : Mom, this is my friend Nathan. He came along since Enzo couldn't.
Mrs Evans : Lovely to meet you.
Nathan : You too...
Mrs Evans : Evie, don't be sad.
Evie : ...
Mrs Evans : I'm going to be okay. I'm going to be in heaven. I'm no longer going to be in pain. I'll be watching you from up there.
Evie : But you'll leave me...
Mrs Evans : No baby, I'll always be with you.

Avery
Lord give me strength....

Mrs Evans : Avery....
Avery : Mom...
Mrs Evans : I want you to be happy. Look for your happiness. That's all I ask from you....
Avery : I'm happy...
Mrs Evans : Don't lie to me Avery. I know you're stuck in a loveless marriage. Get out of it. I know you'll find a way....

Avery
I wish it was that easy mom...

Mrs Evans : David, thank you for twenty eight years of love and happiness. Take care of our two girls..
Mr Evans : I promise I will....

Avery
She closed her eyes and let out her last breathe. The machine starting beeping. That only meant one thing...

She's gone....

I lost my mom....

My dad hugged both my sister and I at the same as we all sobbed.

I felt Nathan next to me.
He held my hand trying to give me some kind of comfort.

Nathan : I'm so sorry....

Avery
I couldn't say anything.
All I could do was squeeze his hand.

Venice, Italy
Casino

Victoria : Why am I here?
Enzo : Follow me.

Enzo
We went back downstairs with Victoria following behind. I led her to the three final doors of the basement.

Enzo : What are in these doors?
Victoria : I don't know.
Enzo : Answer!!
Victoria : I don't know!!
Enzo : Drugs and weapons!
Victoria : impossible!
Enzo : Why? Why is it impossible?
Victoria : Why would there be drugs and weapons here? I have no clue.
Enzo : Then we burn down the place.
Victoria : You can't do that!
Enzo : It's my territory! I can do whatever the fuck I want!
Victoria : ...
Enzo : Are you okay? You turned pale Vicky.
Victoria : This is my uncle's casino. You can't just burn it down.
Enzo : Watch me!
Victoria : I'll help you investigate.
Enzo : You know exactly what's going on here. Either you tell me everything right now or I'll burn down the place!!
Victoria : Okay okay I'll tell you what I know...
Enzo : That's more like it.
Victoria : The place is actually run by The Dragon.
Enzo : So The Dragon isn't the owner?
Victoria : No
Enzo : So your uncle works for The Dragon?
Victoria : Yes
Enzo : Does he know who The Dragon is.
Victoria : Yes but I'm telling you right now, I don't know where my uncle is hiding.
Luciano : That's true! The guy hasn't been seen in a good while.
Enzo : How long exactly?
Luciano : Three years.
Enzo : Call your uncle.
Victoria : I can't call him. He calls me from a different phone each time.
Enzo : Do you know who has the codes to unlock the doors?
Victoria : No
Enzo : Who is The Dragon?
Victoria : I don't know.
Enzo : You do know.
Victoria : No I really don't.
Enzo : Tell me, or I'll burn down the place.
Victoria : ...
Enzo : Vicky?
Victoria : I'm telling you I don't know.
Enzo : Burn down the place it is.
Victoria : ....

To be continued.....

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