Her Protector

Suspicion

New York City. April 5th, 2030. 9:52 PM

Riley was standing outside on the terrace, checking out the beautiful skyline of the city still thinking about her brother while her parents help clean up the living room. Her mind was concerned about Scalisi trying to kill her and wanting to enter the Witness Protection program. Lucas sees Riley standing outside as he opened the door and walked out to talk to here.

"Shouldn't you be inside?" Lucas asked as Riley turned to see him standing by the door. "I don't want anything happening to you."

"Sorry. I needed to get some fresh air." Riley said as she rubbed her arms. Lucas removes his jacket to cover Riley up so she can stay warm and sat down on a chair. "Thanks."

"You're welcome." Lucas said as he sat down next to Riley. "Look, I'm sorry that I didn't tell you. One of the detectives found a shell casing that came from a sniper rifle with armor piercing rounds. This guy Scalisi is a pro and Taglialucci is not going to stop until you are dead. I've talked to Agent Mayes for him to keep the press out of this."

"What about you?" Riley asked.

"Well, I will be around you 24/7. Would you like me to get you anything? An English muffin? Tea? Anything?" Lucas asked.

"No thanks. I'm fine." Riley said. "So, what time do you have to be home?"

"I'm relieved at 4:00 A.M. I'm sure that Charlie will take good care of you while I'm away." Lucas said as he placed his hand on top of Riley's hand and held it. "If you want me to stay..."

"No, it's fine. I'm sure that Charlie will take care of me while you're away. Your wife misses you and she probably want you home." Riley said as Charlie steps out on the terrace and see her and Lucas talking to each other until he began to notice Lucas holding his wife's hand. The young doctor knocked on the door as Riley and Lucas turned to see him after he moved his hand away from Riley's.

"Hi, I hope I'm not interrupting anything." Charlie said.

"No, you're not interrupting anything, Charlie." Riley said.

"I should probably get inside. I suggest that you two do the same." Lucas said as he enters the penthouse.

"Who does this guy think he is?" Charlie asked.

"Charlie, not now." Riley said as she stops her husband from saying anything bad about Lucas. The couple entered the penthouse and walked over to the white couch where Maya was sitting down next to her daughter Mallory, who was asleep on the couch, while her husband Josh was talking to Cory, Topanga and Ava in the kitchen. Charlie sits down on the couch and took a deep breath as Riley began to notice that there was something bothering him. "Charlie? Charlie, what's wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong, princess. I just wanted to talk to you about something." Charlie said.

"Talk about what?" Riley asked as Charlie looks back at Maya and Mallory, then turned to Cory, Topanga, Josh and Ava.

"Uh, maybe we should talk about this in private." Charlie said.

"No, that's okay, Cheese Soufflé. We'll let you guys talk. We're about ready to go." Maya said as she gently picked up Mallory. "Uh, Josh. I think it's time for us to go. We need to give Charlie and Riley some privacy."

"What about Lucas?" Josh asked.

"Lucas is talking to Farkle in the other room and watching television with him. Besides, we need to get Mallory into bed so you and I could have our "private" time together." Maya said.