{Contains mature adult language and violence} Meredith Cooper's life takes a strange turn after she escapes an abusive relationship and is forced to deal with someone who left her behind a long time ago. Austin De Laurentis made a mistake huge leaving the love of his life behind, but in his defense he did it to protect her. Her father was a police officer and and his father was a Mafia Lord. He figured leaving would solve everyone's problems. But what happens when years later both are stuck working in the same place? Will Meredith forgive him for leaving her with an abusive family? Will their parents approve? Or will Austin be forced to pack up and leave again?