Part 8

Alex Christian, Rhys and Josh walk through the city.

Christian: A lunch break.

Rhys: That's what the note says.  You are going to this address for lunch.  Because you deserve a break.  A special guest will be there to join you for lunch.

Josh: Oww!  Who would it be?  Taylor Swift?  Milly Bobby Brown?  Gasps Thomas Sanders?!

Alex: Or someone with a key to untie us.

Rhys: No idea.  But I could use a break.  Extends his armsHow wonderful it is not to be tied to anything.

Christian: Like your head to your body?  I can arrange that.

Josh: You didn't like it with me?

Rhys: Not nice enough to take you to the bathroom when I have to.

Alex and Christian look at each other briefly.

Rhys: We're here.  Looks at the expensive restaurant.

Alex: How are we supposed to know who our special guest is?

Rhys: shrugs and walks inside with the rest.

Waiter: Hello gentlemen.  Have you booked?

Josh: Um...not really.  Our girlfriends did.

Waiter: Looks at the handcuffs.  Aaah.  You are indeed expected.  Your guest is already waiting for you.  Go all the way straight and then left.  You will find your special guest there at the table.

They walk in that direction and when they turn left they see their special guest sitting down.

Alex: Is that...

Christian: Claps a hand over his face.  What the hell is he doing here.

Rhys: Why would he volunteer for this?

Josh: looks confused.  Who is it?

Christian: Dante Russo.

Dante: Looks up from his phone and frowns.  Christian?  Volkov...what...what are you doing here.

Christian: What are you doing here?  Why are you our special guest?

Dante: Special guest?  What?  No, I'm here with Vivian.  Well, we meet up here

Rhys: Chuckels and shakes his head.

Dante: What's so funny.

Alex: Vivian won't come

Dante: What.

Christian: I'm afraid you're part of our Scavengers Hunt.

Dante: What... Looks at their handcuffs.  Once more.  What?

Christian: Sit down at the table and pull Alex along so he also sits at the table.  Vivian framed you, Dante.  You're going to have lunch with us.

Rhys and Josh also sit down at the table.

Dante: Bullshit.  Calls Vivian.

Vivian: Hello.

Dante: Mia Cara.  Where are you?

Jules: She's with us!

Stella: Surprise!

Bridget: Don't worry.  We will take good care of her.

Ava: She's here voluntarily

Vivian: Have fun with the guys.  Hangs up.

Dante: Looks at his phone and then at Christian.  Where are they.

Christian: We don't know.  We are doing a scavenger hunt to find them.

Dante: Looks at him for a few seconds.  You can find them in 3 seconds.

Rhys: But that would be cheating.

Christian: Nods.

Dante: I don't know what happened to you.

Nikolai: Also sits at the table and looks at Dante.  Dante Russo?  Are you Luca Russo's dad?

Josh: What the hell.

Rhys: Nikolai.  Looks around.  Have you followed us?

Nikolai: Yes.  You guys are cool.

Christian: Didn't you notice him Rhys.  I'm disappointed in you.

Josh: Rubs his face.  I'll call the hospital.  Walks away from the table.

Dante: Looks at Nikolai.  I'm not Luca's dad.  I'm his big brother.

Nikolai: Are you sure?

Christian: You are indeed getting some wrinkles Dante.  So it could just be possible.  Sit back and relax.

Dante: Give Christian a killing look and then back at Nikolai. Yes, I'm sure.  How do you know Luca?

Nikolai: He did some kissy kissy a few times with my cousin.

Dante: Frows.  And your last name is....

Alex: Sokolov.  Mafia.

Dante: Takes a deep breath and mumbles to himself.  Again Luca...fucking againTaps his finger on the table and then smiles at Nikolai.  Well, Nikolai.  That will be the last time you see him.  Because I'm going to kill him

Nikolai: Gasps.  Cool!  Can I help you!?

Dante: Unfortunately, you're too young for that.  But promise not to tell anyone that Luca kissed her.

Nikolai: Ohw... a secret attitude.  Grins.  I want something in return.

Dante: Narrows his eyes.  What do you want.

Nikolai: thinks.  I want the Avengers and some Disney Princesses to come visit the hospital.  They can make a lot of children happy there.

Dante: I've made a lot of deals Nikolai.   But never a deal like this...reaches out his hand  But we have a deal

Nikolai: Take his hand and shake it.

Rhys: Why are you even in the hospital?

Nikolai: I sometimes eat things that are inedible.  Then sometimes my stomach hurts.  I like to swallow things.

Rhys: Aha....don't do that anymore, okay.

Nikolai: I can't promise anything

Josh: Comes back.  Nikolai, you really should go back.  Your parents will pick you up in an hour.  I don't think they're going to like you sitting here with us.

Christian: I already sent Brock a message.  He'll be here in 10 minutes to pick him up and take him back to the hospital.

Josh: Thank you.

Nikolai: Sigh.  Okay...then I'll go to the toilet first.  Skips to the toilet.Arrives at the door and is pushed aside by a boy who is just leaving the toilet room and falls to the ground

boy: watch your step Bastard.  Continues walking.

Nikolai: Turns his hands into fists and is about to attack the boy.  Suddenly someone else's hand reaches out to him.  Looks at the boy who looks exactly like the other boy.

boy: Sorry about my brother.  Landon isn't always nice because he doesn't know how.  Are you OK?

Nikolai: Looks at him with big eyes and grabs his hand a bit uncertainly and stands up.

boy: Smiles at him.

Woman: Brandon.  Darling. Are you coming?

  boy: Nods to the woman and waves to Nikolai.  Have a nice day.

Nikolai: Blushes.