Finn and Isaiah were at the bridge searching the Changretta's who were having a meeting with John and Arthur.

They were sat at a table and I was stood next to it, trying to look intimidating. They finally walked over and Finn stood next to me, taking my hand.

There was a pot of tea on the table and I pulled a face. It was freezing today and I bet that tea is cold now, we had been waiting here for ages.

John told Finn to fill up some tea but Changretta snapped at him so Arthur had the tea and complained it was cold.

"My son will walk with any woman he chooses." He said and I pulled a face, his son wasn't pleasant, I really don't know why Lizzy went out with him.

"Are you sure about that?" I asked him and all the men snapped their heads to me.

"Shut up Roseline." Changretta snapped to me making me squint my eyes in anger.

You're probably wondering how does he know my name? Well he's my Great uncle. My father used to be in the Changretta gang with that side of the family but chose to leave as they put us in danger in the first place.

"What?" I asked testing him, and they looked away from me. But John gave me a weird look.

"My son is in love." he said, I was going to speak up but I felt like it was a bad choice and John proved it.

John then threatened Changretta and I looked at John in shock, he chose the wrong option. My father told me that the Changretta's where trouble, real trouble. It would be better not to mess with them.

He then said something in Italian which I didn't pick it up as I was still rusty on it and the men started breaking the furniture.

"John what the hell were you thinking?" I asked in disbelief.

"What?" He asked.

"Fucks sake." I hissed at him. "Their fucking Italians John!" I said angrily hitting the table.

"And what, who cares?"

"I fucking do!" I sneered angrily. Arthur then got up and became angry as well.

"You're both scared of the Wops?" John screamed to us.

"Fuck off John!" I shouted walking away.

—

I was sat with Polly at the table when John and Finn came in. Arthur told Finn to leave but Tommy told him to stay.

Finn sat with me and John was next to him. I quickly grabbed his hand and put our intertwined hands on my lap.

"John you cut Angel Changretta." Tommy said making me gasp. "Even though Arthur and Rose told you to apologise. Polly told you to compromise. You chose not to listen and now I have two Italians walking around in my backyard saying he's going to kill my brother." Tommy said.

"Wait Tommy you said two Italians!" I said in confusion. "Who's the other Italian?" I asked.

"A man named Gabriele Lombardi, relative of the Changrettas." Tommy said looking at me squinting and I froze. John was silent as well.

My dad saying he's going to kill John holy shit.

"Should he apologise in Italian or English? Rose could teach you Italian. How about that? Or should we ask them which language they prefer." Tommy spat.

Polly started joining in but I didn't listen anymore I was still frozen by the mention of my father.

"Rose." Finn whispered to me.

"What?" I asked him.

"You're grip is really tight." He said and I released his hand.

"Sorry." I whispered back kissing his hand making him flush. Gosh how precious.

They started talking about taking their pubs and I disagreed and Polly asked why.

"Because we fucking can!" Tommy shouted. "Finn I need to get to Hockley and then home. It's been a long day." Finn got up and kissed my head and patted John before leaving.

"There's someone listening." Thomas said and then he left.

"Well done." Arthur said to John as he left as well.

Polly then slurped her tea watching John until he left.

"Polly?" I asked I might as well just tell her before it's too late.

"Yes Rose." She said putting down tea.

"You the Gabriele Lombardi guy?" I said fiddling with my hands.

"Yes."

"He's my dad." I rushed out to her and she put her book down.

"What." she snapped.

"My real name is Roseline Lombardi."

—

I walked into the betting shop to see Esme putting on her clothes and Tommy was rummaging through things.

"Hey Esme." I said smiling at her putting my coat on the chair.

"Hey love." she said smiling.

"John." Thomas said giving John a gun. "Esme, Rose, I need you to leave now, go out the back door and lock it after you." Thomas ordered us.

"Esme, Rose, please go now." Thomas said looking outside through the curtain.

"Come on Esme." I said leading her out. I forgot my coat so I went to my desk and took it off the chair but then I heard Esme scream.

The police came in carrying Esme and I told them to be careful. One of them forced me onto my knees but Esme was putting up a fight.

"Esme calm down." I told her before getting kicked in the back knocking me to the floor. Gosh that hurt.

They took Thomas and John asked questions. My back was hurting so much I could barely get up off the floor so I just leant against the wall being careful to not hurt my back even more.

God it's going to bruise so bad.

—

I decided to wear a dress that covered my back so Finn wouldn't notice the bruise, it still killed like a bitch.

I followed the boys through the party and glared at people there. I was still quite angry and my back was killing me but I didn't want to ruin it for Grace as she was really excited for this.

I took a swig of my drink and took another after finishing it, I just wanted to get rid of the pain.

"Are you okay?" Finn asked me concerned.

"I'm fine why?" I asked trying to get into a comfortable position.

"No your not." Finn said as I scrunched my face up in pain.

"Fine earlier you know about the yard coming. Yeah one of them kicked me in the back and it hurts really bad" I whimpered.

"You should of told me." Finn said as he brought me into a hug. "Where does it hurt?" Finn asked putting his hand on my back and putting a small amount of pressure on.

He trailed up until I said when. He pushed a little too hard and I moved away in pain. He pressed way too hard.

"What the fuck Finn?" I asked tears falling out of my eyes.

"Oh no I'm sorry, Rose are you okay?" He asked pulling me back.

"Yeah I'm fine." I said through tears.

"I'm sorry." Finn said again hugging me kissing my cheek trying to stop the tears.

Finn cradled me for a bit and I was starving. I barely ate all day. Polly came over to us and gave me a weird look whilst she hugged me.

"What?" I asked her as she smiled. "What?" I asked again but she left.

I looked at Finn who shrugged and I heard a gun shot. I covered my ears and turned. Grace was on the floor and blood was leaking out of her shoulder.

I gasped and held onto Finn. Although we wasn't blood related watching her get shot was like watching my mum get shot all over again, memories I really didn't want to relive.

I covered my mouth and I felt numb. I put my head in Finns neck not waning to look and hear the pain going on around me. The sound of a gun firing still haunts me till this day.