Cole's POV

I pull my car into Bo Dean's driveway. A brick wall is wrapped around the front of it, and an Iron Gate is positioned at the entrance. The letter D is on the gate, and a security guard is sitting in a booth.

The security guy steps out of the booth and approaches my vehicle. He has his hand on his belt, which has a gun. Looking at me, he says. "I need to see your license. Please, hold it up in the air after you've grabbed it."

It looks like Bo's stepped up security around his house. Something is going on in his life, and he has to take security measures.

Reaching into my back pocket, I pulled my wallet out and took out my license. Holding my hands in the air, the guy takes a step towards me and grabs me.

He looks it over before pulling out the walkie-talkie. "Sir, I have a Cole Mason at the gate."

"Let him in."

The gate opens for me to drive through. Looking at the guy, I say. "Can I have my license, please?"

He hands it back to me, and I put it in my wallet. "Have a good day, " he says as he walks back to the booth.

I drive down the driveway, and as I approach the house, I see the beach in the background.

He has the best view from his house.

I park in front of the brick mansion, which has a wrap-around porch and kid's toys all over it. The door is painted red, with a braced knocker and a snake.

Parking my car in front of the house, I climb to the front door. Before I can knock on it, the door opens, revealing Bo.

He steps out of the house. "Hey, Cole. The kids and Mrs. are asleep, and I don't want to wake them up. If I do, I won't hear the end of it."

I laugh. "How is Braelynn doing?"

"She's pregnant with our fifth child. She told me last night that she's over being pregnant and wants to start living our lives instead of conceiving more kids." Looking at me says. "How's everything going with you? Have you made any progress with Julia Harris?"

I stop walking and look at him. "How do you know about Julia?"

A smile spreads across his face. "We went to the same school, man. I heard she's back in town, and people have seen you with her."

"It's going at a snail's pace, but what should I expect? I did hurt her when we were growing up. Now that I've seen what I've done, I feel ashamed, but she's slowly opening up to me, which is good. I'm starting to feel protective of her, so I'm flying to New York tonight to see my cousin. I'm going to need his help in protecting her."

"You don't need to get the mafia involved. You have me. I can protect you both from whatever shit hits the fan." He tells me.

"I appreciate that, Bo, but your family needs you more. I won't ask you to put your neck on the line for Julia and me. Besides, my cousin needs help with something in New York, and I'm the only one who can help him."

"I'm coming with you to New York, Cole. I won't let you walk into your cousin's place without protection. Do you remember what happened the last time you showed up?"

How could I forget?

*Flashback*

A couple of years ago, I got a phone call from my cousin Riker Mesi to help him with another family that wanted to take over his. When I arrived at my cousin's bar, I had a gun pointed at my head, and the guy was going to pull the trigger without asking who I was.

Luckily, Riker was walking out of the bar at that moment, and he pulled the trigger, shooting the guy in the head. He looks at the body and says. "He's family." Riker kisses my cheeks before pulling away, and I do the same to him. "Thanks for coming, Cuz. I know you're out of the game, but I could use you now."

"I'm always here for family. Just because I'm out of the game doesn't mean I won't come when needed."

A smile spreads across his face. "I'm glad. Let's remove the Bianchi Family and ensure they never reenter my city."

*Flashback end*

I start walking to the garage with Bo. "I'm leaving tonight to see them. I don't think you have enough room on the flight."

Pulling out his phone, he says. "I have a private jet that can be ready in a few hours. We'll take that. I have to sort out a few things with my wife, and then we can go."

"Julia's dropping me off at the airport. I'll get her to take me to the airfield instead. I'm sure she'd love to see you again, Bo. Didn't she tutor you at one stage?"

He nods. "Julia was a great teacher. I hope she followed that path and is making some kids happy."

A smile spreads across my face. "Julia's doing that. Did you hear about the tsunami on Nova Island?"

"Who hasn't?"

"Julia was on the Island when that happened. She was on the beach with some students when the wave hit. She saved a girl's life while the sea swept them up."

He stops walking. "Damn, that woman has come a long way since high school. I hope she gets treated better when the ten-year reunion is over."

Opening the garage door, I step into the room and see a black Klasik Araba Demeci. Walking over to it, I check it out. "Damn, this car is a classic. I hope I can figure out what's wrong with her. Can you start her up?"

"Sure," Bo climbs into the car and starts the engine. Before it dies, there's a clicking sound. Can you fix it?"

"Yeah, I can." I have to go to my car and get my tools. "It'll take a couple of hours to fix. If it takes longer, I'll let you know." Walking to my car, I hear my phone go off and pull it out of my pocket. Flashing across the screen, I see 'Julia' and answer it.

Me: What's up, Julia?

Julia: Do you remember our conversation about the 1969 Ford Mustang?

Me: I could never forget that conversation. Did you find one?

Julia: Yes, I paid five hundred bucks for it. I'll send you the address where you can pick it up from.

Me: Please tell me you're not pulling my leg.

Julia: I would never do that to you. The guy said he was going to take it to a scrap metal place and let them pull it apart, but I couldn't let him do that to the car.

Me: Send me the address. I can't wait to see the car.

Julia: I will. Bye, Cole.

Me: Bye, Julia.

I can't believe she found my dream car.

A/N: Riker Mesi is in the story called Addicted to You, and Bo Dean is in the story called A Touch of Love.