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Louis and Janel asked for Stephanie, Santana, and Philly to meet them at their home so they could talk about Janel's situation. Louis didn't like the fact that Philly was coming over. He was still pissed at the fact that his best friend and little sister were even a thing.

"Does Philly have to come?" Louis asked Janel. Janel was cleaning the apartment for the fifth time. "Janel, calm down. Steph and Santana are going to help you." Louis reassured his sister.

"I know, but I'm scared. What if Israel's dad come for us, me? You know how rich his dad is. Like they're gonna have the best lawyers, if it evens gets to that point." Janel said on the verge of tears. Louis went up to Janel and pulled her into a hug.

"We have Stephanie. She's a great lawyer. And Santana is a detective. Both of them are big help, don't you think?" Louis said. He ran his finger through her hair.

Louis remembered he'd do this to comfort Janel every time Pablo, their dad, would beat her.

"Yeah, I do think they'll help me." Janel said in his chest.

"Not just you. I'm in it with you, okay?" Louis said kissing her head. Janel nodded her head yes. "Te amo mucho hermana." Louis said

Translation: I love you so much sister.

"Te amo más. Gracias por todo, Louis." Janel said hugging him tighter.

Translation: I love you more. Thank you for everything, Louis.

Just then, there was a know at the door. They let go Janel wiped her face of tears. Louis went to get the door. It was Philly, Stephanie, Santana. Stephanie had a big smile on her as they walked in.

"I haven't seen y'all in a month. I'm disappointed to say the least." Stephanie joked. She gave both Louis and Janel big hugs. "Alright what do y'all need talk about? The energy is off." Stephanie said. The five of them sat in the living room.

"Well.... I need you tell you two's help..." Janel started off referring. Janel went over everything that happened the night of the homecoming dance. Janel cried a few times, Stephanie held her while she told her the rest of the story. "I was wondering if you guys would help." Janel ended the story.

"Of course, babygirl. All of this happened months ago?" Santana asked. Janel nodded her head. "How come you didn't tell us sooner?" Santana asked again. Stephanie nodded her in agreement.

"I didn't want anyone to worry. But like now I'm mostly worried about Phillip-" Janel gets cut off.

"Why would you be worried about Philly?" Stephanie asked. Stephanie looked at him, Philly looked away like he didn't know what they were talking about.

"The other day we threw Zen a birthday party. Israel showed up and said some things. Philly got mad and they fought." Louis said. Stephanie slapped Philly in his head.

"Really Philly? You fought him?" Stephanie asked.

Philly rubbed his head. "You sure have been abusive lately." Philly said.

"Don't try to change the subject. You know how big his dad is. Why would you do that to yourself?!" Stephanie yelled.

"It's been a few days since that happened. He tried nothing yet. I'm not worried." Philly shrugged. Stephanie shook her head.

"You never know what somebody planning." Santana spoke up.

"That's what I'm sayin." Stephanie said.

"Okay, I'm sorry mama. I was just trying to protect my gir- my friend." Philly quickly said hoping no one notice.

"I get that, but you need to be careful." Stephanie said. Philly sighed.