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Jimmy, but if she goes back he will end up killing her.” With a look of pure hatred on his face Jimmy replied, “Don’t worry Doc, she won’t be going back.” Then he handed him an envelope. Smiling the Doc said, “This one’s on me; there’s no charge.” The two men shook his hand and thanked him as he left. Shutting the door behind him, Jimmy looked at Mickey and said, “I swear I’m going to make Nick pay for this!” Mickey saw a rage in his eyes, a deadly rage he’d come to recognise over the years. Knowing his friend meant it and there would be little he could do to stop him, he replied, “You’ll have to be patient and bide your time, these things take a lot of planning Jimmy, so let’s take a breather here.”
    The two friends talked about what to do about Nick. They both knew he would be okay for a while because he wanted her back without a war; especially a war within his own crew, it wasn’t good for business and regardless of how he felt about her, nothing was more important to Nick than business. Having built his empire, he wouldn’t jeopardise it for a woman, this would be Jimmy’s ace card, especially if Nick thought that she wasn’t sleeping with him, it would give them more time to work out a plan. Mickey continued, “I could talk to Nick and let it be known she’s in a bad way. We both know him well enough to know he’ll be less reluctant to push the point if he believes there’s definitely nothing happening between you and her. If I’m really clever I could even imply you’re even having second thoughts about her staying.” Jimmy laughed and said, “Sounds good Mickey, I must congratulate you on being such a devious bastard.” “Well I learnt from the best,” he replied with a grin. “Thanks Mickey, I really appreciate your help.” “Any time mate, you know I’ll always take your side, but as your friend I feel there’s something I should say.” “What’s that then?” “I know you feel sorry for her, so do I, and I’m totally in agreement that Nick is a first class bastard, but I wouldn’t feel right if I didn’t tell you to think carefully about this, he’s a very dangerous bastard. What I’m trying to say is do you think she’s worth it? You know whatever happens I’ll stick with you; I’m just worried how all this will all turn out; people could get hurt Jimmy. I know you fancy her, but is she worth dying for? That’s all I’m saying.” “I appreciate your concern Mick and I can’t say whether she’ll be worth it or not; but sure as hell I’m not backing down now. Nick’s a bastard; I won that game fair and square, she needs my help, I got her into this mess and I’m not fucking sending her back so that fucker can beat her senseless! This is one fight Nick’s going to lose, I’ll take the fucker out myself if need be!” “Fair enough, I just needed to know how far you’re prepared to go. You know you can count on me and unless I’m mistaken a few others too, let’s face it Nicks not exactly Mr Popular is he?”
    Mickey left two hours later. After watching the TV for a while Jimmy took a shower then checked in on Maria before retiring to the guest room. Whatever the doc had given her was working; she was fast asleep, not even stirring as he pulled the duvet up over her shoulders.
    In the next room he lay awake; he could not erase the image of Shaun carrying her out of the lift, her limp bloodied body draped over the big Irishman’s arms. Trying to imagine what Nick had done to her because she’d looked so terrified, the anger surged though his body the more he thought about it and he knew Mickey was right, there could be no mistakes.

CHAPTER 4
     
    When Shaun returned to Nick’s apartment, he expected trouble, especially as he’d defied his boss and taken her to Jimmy’s. Knowing he’d done the right thing, he’d made up his mind that if Nick gave him a hard time he would be looking for a new bodyguard. Unexpectedly Nick could not