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(12) A Divorce

                 The Next Day
                  Guadalajara
                    C A S I N O

Shane
I told Alessia we could meet at the casino. My father and Shawn will also be present.

The thing is, they don't know exactly what's going on.

Shawn : Can you finally tell us why are we here?
Shane : Alessia helped us attack in Colombia because we made a deal.
Mr Galindo : Which is?
Shane : The Sinaloa Cartel wants their territory back.
Shawn : What?! You agreed to give it back?!
Shane : Dude! We don't want a war with them! You know how powerful they are! I did it to rescue Lucas! Not only that but giving back their territory will guarantee us a deal! Having an alliance with them is gold!
Mr Galindo : If we refuse, they'll keep attacking until they kill us off.
Shane : Exactly.
Shawn : And where will we stand?
Shane : That's what we're going to discuss.
Emilio : -walks in- Good afternoon.
Shane : Welcome in.
Alessia : Let's talk.
Emilio : As you're all aware, Guadalajara belongs to us.
Shane : Yes, we are well aware.
Emilio : We want it back. We want to do things the easy way.
Mr Galindo : And that is?
Emilio : We shall be co owners of every property you own here in Guadalajara. We'll both receive earnings. I'm not going to completely cut you off. You'll still have the authority you do here. However, The Guadalajara Cartel will be under Sinaloa. I will be the one and only leader of both cartels. For any decisions, you'll ask me first.
Mr Galindo : We'll be in charge of Guadalajara correct?
Emilio : Si (yes)
Alessia : Since both cartels will practically be one, you can count with an alliance with me as well. The Medellin Cartel in Colombia.
Emilio : Are we clear?
Mr Galindo : We are clear. You tell us. What's the next step?
Emilio : Finding Roger is our priority.
Shane : He is hiding in Colombia. I don't know where exactly but I know he's there. No one has seen him leave. His jet is still over there.
Alessia : Does he have weaknesses?
Shawn : He has two. His wife Veronica who lives here and his son.
Alessia : We can use his son without hurting him. You know where he is?
Shane : I do but I don't want to put him at risk.
Alessia : We can just use blackmail. Leave it to me. I know how to do it.
Emilio : Shane, I need you to keep searching for him. I hear you're good with that.
Shane : Yes
Emilio : You two can start with the paperwork to change the name for the properties.
Mr Galindo : Yes we'll get on that immediately.

                 Phoenix, Arizona
                   Flores House

Mrs Flores : I didn't think you'd come this early. Is everything okay?
Abigail : Yes I just want to talk to you about something....
Mr Flores : Did something happen?
Abigail : Yes, you see, Shane and I are back together.
Mrs Flores : What?! That quick?
Abigail : I love him. I never stopped loving him. He feels the same way.
Mrs Flores : ....
Mr Flores : Shane is a good guy. I know he loved you very much back then. Is he the same way with you?
Abigail : He treats me just as good as he did ten years ago. I'm really happy.
Mrs Flores : Poor Dallin, he loves you very much....
Abigail : I already talked to him.
Mr Flores : As long as you're happy you know I'll always support you.
Abigail : Thank you dad. That's not all though. Shane and I talked. He wants me to go to Mexico with him. I said yes.
Mrs Flores : You are crazy!
Mr Flores : That's a big change. Are you completely sure?
Abigail : Yes
Mr Flores : You're twenty six years old. You're old enough to make your own decisions. I can't stop you.
Mrs Flores : What if I don't want you to go?
Abigail : Mom, I know it's not easy but do you want me to happy?
Mrs Flores : Of course I do sweetie.
Abigail : Then let me be happy. I can assure you I'm the happiest with Shane.
Mrs Flores : Promise me that.
Abigail : I promise!

                   Guadalajara
               Galindo Mansion

Lucas : Uncle Shane!!!!
Shane : Hi my little guy!

Shane
I bent down and gave my nephew a big hug.

Shane : How are you?
Lucas : I'm okay but I miss my mommy.
Shane : You miss her? Where is she?
Lucas : She's sick...

Shane
I turned around and looked at Shawn in concern. He hasn't told me anything.

Shawn : I'll tell you later.
Veronica : Shane.
Shane : Veronica.
Veronica : Let's talk si oh que? (Yes or what?)
Shane : Come on.

Shane
We headed out to the backyard and sat on the table where we have breakfast sometimes.

Veronica : How are you?
Shane : I'm doing alright. You?
Veronica : I'm fine.
Shane : ...
Veronica : Let's get to the point. Say what you want to say.
Shane : Veronica, we got married because of a contract. We said we'd never catch feelings. Neither of us did. Am I right?
Veronica : You are.
Shane : Now that we're against Roger, there's no longer an alliance.

Veronica
I think I know where he's going with this.

Shane : You are not happy in this marriage. If we can even call it that.
Veronica : ....Just say it.
Shane : Why don't we get divorced? This marriage is empty.
Veronica : Do you have someone else?
Shane : What?
Veronica : Is that why you're in a rush to get out of this?
Shane : I don't see the point in staying together. We don't feel anything for each other more than care.
Veronica : You didn't answer my question.
Shane : .......Yes, I have someone else.
Veronica : Very well then. There's nothing left to say. We'll get a divorce. I'll move out. The end.
Shane : Where will you be going? I can help you economically if you need me to.
Veronica : There's no need. My father left me a good amount. I'll go back to Colombia and continue my teaching career.
Shane : I wish you the best.
Veronica : You as well. -walks away-

Shawn : What's going on?
Shane : I'm getting a divorce.
Shawn : Let me guess. Abigail?
Shane : -smile-
Shawn : Damn really?
Shane : Our love never faded. If anything it's bigger than ever before.
Shawn : Congratulations brother!
Shane : I'm bringing her with me once the divorce is finished. I'll get us a house to live in. I'll want my privacy with my woman.
Shawn : Whatever makes you happy.
Shane : Where's Valeria?
Shawn : She's in a coma.
Shane : What?! How?!!
Shawn : Roger...
Shane : Son of a bitch....why didn't you tell me?!
Shawn : You had enough work. I didn't want to add more worry.
Shane : Any change?
Shawn : No....
Shane : She'll be okay. You just watch...

To be continued........