"And we're done here...for the records Kiddo, I've known you since you and your mother came here to town." Joel said, "Jin, you might've been a bully, a shitty boyfriend...but sure as hell, you're not a murderer.
If this whole thing did turn to be an attempted murder, I don't believe you did it.
I mean C'MON! you can tell by the enormous lack of evidence, that no one would've thought this was a crime!" Joel added.
"Joel, crime or not, i feel responsible...I was supposed to protect him." Jin replied drawing a deep breath to calm his rattling nerves.
"I'm Sorry for the little charade back There...listen, I'll let you in on a secret! Radka was the one who ordered this." Joel confessed, "Why would the police listen to Madame Dubinsky's orders?" Jin asked.
"Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't tell a stranger, but because you are dating Niko, and you and I know each other well enough.
Your future mother in law? let's just say, she is a bigger fish than you expected her to be, so I suggest you kiss her ass nicely." Joel answered.
"Am I dating a Mob lady's son by any chance?" Jin asked, "I can't answer to that! But brace yourself buddy, you're in for a bumpy ride." Joel replied chucking.
"That's not reassuring." Jin said, "Anyways...I understand you were out of town since your mother's death, right?" Joel asked.
"I came back here less than few months ago, sometimes after Nikolai came here to film." Jin replied.
"Soon after his return, those death threats came to light...it's funny how you came back in town shortly after your ex." Joel pointed out, "If you're implying I followed him back, then yes...when I heard about the threats, I Approached Mister Andreoli for the job...he liked my resume and asked me to come meet Nikolai." Jin replied.
"So when did you guys start dating Again?" Joel asked, "Honestly? As recent as the job, Nikolai asked me out again after the sniper incident." Jin replied.
"I had a feeling you two would find your way back to each other, Julian used to be your biggest secret fan." Joel said while the two headed outside.
"Well boys, did you have a nice chitchat?" Radka greeted Jin and Joel outside the station.
"I was told you were waiting outside for Jin, Rad.
I almost didn't believe it! you really did come for the boy yourself!" Joel said amused.
"A good boss looks after for their employees." Radka replied winking.
"Employee?" Jin asked, "My husband and I are setting up security measures considering my son's situation, we called in for a team of professional bodyguards to guard Nikolai Until he wakes up." she added.
"I don't understand, it was Andrea who hired me, but if I am understanding you, you want me to be part of that team." Jin pointed out.
"You no longer work for Andrea, I have terminated your contract with him as of this moment, you'll be joining the bodyguards I picked...you work for me from now on.
is that clear young man?" Radka said and Jin Nodded with his head.
Smiling, she ushered for Jin to get into her car, which Jin did without questioning.
"What a turn of events!" Joel said amused, "You're having fun Jo?" Radka asked, "I am." He replied smiling at her.
Joel then pulled Radka aside, leaving enough distance for Jin not to hear their conversation.
"I interrogated the boy like you asked, he's squeaky clean, like we thought.
I know Jin looks like a gangster now, but I can assure you he's nothing but a gentle giant, and I really think he cares about Nikolai." Joel said, "I'd be ringing wedding bells if I were you." He added.
"I'm not sure if that is good to hear, I hope he's just fitting to protect Nikolai, and what about the other two?" Radka asked, "Almost same with Italian pretty boy.
there isn't a human being on Earth that doesn't know that Andrea is head over heels for Nikolai...He was acting all tough but began crying soon after we began interrogating him.
Andrea kept repeating that it was his fault for getting mad at Nikolai and kicking him out of his room." Joel replied.
"Knowing how Nikolai cares about Andrea, he must've been so shocked by that behavior, so there is a chance that he might have slipped on his own after all, from shock that is" Radka deduced.
"Or maybe your gut feeling was right! because the third guy? Sal? he's worth looking into, I suggest you let Rushil opens his secret box." Joel said.
"Why do you say that?" Radka asked, "Rad you told me Andrea got rid of Salvatore when you ask him to, the very first time he threatened in the Nikolai's Life years ago.
for Salvatore to be back is one thing, but for Nikolai to almost die shortly after this man is back is another." Joel said.
"My instruction for Andrea was to specifically get rid of Salvatore...but guess due to their relationship, Andrea couldn't just pull the trigger.
He sent Salvatore back to Italy but after the sniper accident, Salvatore must've been worried sick and returned here against all of our wishes." Radka replied.
"Rad, Our friendship is new, as new as those death threats, yet I'm already getting used to hear how nonchalant you talk about ending a man's life.
But then again who am I to judge? I Loved a woman just like you before, deadly! I loved it whenever she strangles me with her thighs." Joel said smirking.
Scoffing, "Heavens, talk about next level of masochism!" Radka replied.
"Says the woman who married Rushil!" Joel replied chuckling, "Take care Joel, and thanks for the help, I'll keep an eye myself on Salvatore...and by the way, my girls will give you a gift, I'll make sure one with thick thighs send it to you." Radka replied winking before she headed back to her car.
...Some Time later...
"Listen, we need to talk." Salvatore said, "You obviously called me at this late hour to do so. I'm here now, what do you want?" Cyrus asked rubbing his eyes.
"About the video?! how on earth did you take it? that chance was a one in the million!" Salvatore said.
Yawning, "I got lucky dude...I know now after some digging that you and Nikolai were on bad terms.
but it really didn't matter to me cuz the truth is, before your little accident? I was there targeting your boss Andrea, I wanted to get dirt on him and not your sorry ass." Cyrus replied.
"That doesn't answer my question!" Salvatore said, "Patience macho man...so, my plan was to get something incriminating or at least acquire some info on Andrea to blackmail him." Cyrus replied, "But there was little opening to do so.
I broke into his office and that shit was cleaner than a baptized baby, and I couldn't get into Andrea's home when he was hospitalized since it was locked up until he gets discharged.
so when I was informed he was getting discharged and you guys where throwing a party and made couple of orders, I switched with the actual delivery guy, and come to the house myself.
I was hoping to find something upstairs on Andrea's floor, so I sneaked up.
but then by accident I saw you follow Nikolai that stealthy way...I was in hideout and my instincts told me to pick up my phone and film it, and Bam! wouldn't you know it, a jackpot!" He added.
"That video, needs to be gone, NOW." Salvatore screamed , "Heard you got interrogated! the police are onto you I see?" Cyrus replied chuckling.
"Fuck the police! my life is on the line by a real danger!" Salvatore said angrily, "Holy shit! do you think Andrea might kill you?" Cyrus said chuckling.
"You're insane! how can you laugh at this! it's not just Andrea, if this comes out! I'm a Dead man! you hear that psycho!" Salvatore replied.
"Psycho? pffft! tell that to Susan! my ex therapist! she thinks I belong to a mental hospital." Cyrus replied jokingly.
"You do." Salvatore simply responded.
"Honestly I have no use for you, like I said Andrea is my target." Cyrus said.
"Then why did you taunt me earlier at the hospital?" Salvatore asked, "I was bored, not everyday shit like this happens, and I'm willing to delete the video, if that's what you want." Cyrus replied.
"What's the catch?" Salvatore asked, "A small favor." Cyrus replied.
Salvatore's face twisted in Anger, "What favor?" he asked, "I don't know! I still haven't thought about it but you already have my number and I have yours!
So maybe someday, I might need a scary looking guy like you to do me a favor, and once you do it you can bet I will delete this video." Cyrus replied.
"Fine." Salvatore said, "But you better be honest about this, if I see this video anywhere I am going to kill you." he added.
"Not if I kill you first." Cyrus replied with absolute no hesitation in his voice.
"You're truly insane Cyrus."
"You're right Sal, anyways I'm too sleepy to deal with you, so goodbye!"
"You seriously need to check yourself in a mental hospital." Salvatore replied.
"Can't say anything less for you Sal! don't judge somebody for committing the same crime you committed." Cyrus said walking away.
...Meanwhile...
"Seong-min, would it kill you to go to sleep! it's 3am!" Ha-yoon said, she's been trying to get this girl to sleep for hours now, but Seong-min sat in the kitchen saying nothing in return.
"What is wrong with you...can't I have a Normal roommate for a change." Ha-yoon grunted as she made her way out, but before she could leave, "Cyrus was there... what if this was really an attempted murder?" Seong-min finally spoke up.
"You saw him?" Ha-yoon asked, "That means you saw him too." Seong-min replied, "I did." Ha-yoon stated.
"To think Cyrus would harm Niko, the poor guy came to him apartment that day to help him settle in!" Seong-min said, "You're jumping into conclusions Min! we don't know if this was Cyrus's work!" Ha-yoon replied.
"Look me in the eyes and tell me! isn't it strange that a short time after I declare war with this man, my brother's boyfriend ends up hospitalized?!" Seong-min asked.
"It could be someone else who did it, sure Cyrus seems to have something to do with it...but despite everything, I don't this he was the one who did it." Ha-yoon replied.
"You mean Salvatore...I've noticed how on edge he was." Seong-min said.
"If this is no accident, he's suspect number one." Ha-yoon replied.
"Now I'm more than certain that Cyrus is involved." Seong-min said, "Why?" Ha-yoon asked.
"Because I saw Salvatore and Cyrus arguing in the hospital earlier...I was too far away to hear what they were talking about, but I think Cyrus may have some sort of an evidence of something, I think Salvatore was trying to get his phone." Seong-min replied.
"Seong-min, I know how you feeling you're blaming yourself, but trust me it's not your fault." Ha-yoon said gently.
"I can't sleep, everything I think about is the look on my brother's face at the hospital.
Now that he knows I'm digging into his mother's case with Flint! I don't think he's going to trust me anymore...I try to convince myself that i don't need Jin, but just the thought of him turning his back on me, I really can't think of anything else." Seong-min said sniffing.
Sitting by her side, Ha-yoon pulled the young girl in for a hug, "Whatever happens Seong-min, I want you to know that As long as I'm breathing...you have a big sister, okay." Ha-yoon said.
"Okay unnie." Seong-min replied softly.