Chapter 306 - Take me home

Jeff arranged for the bodyguards to be sent to the LA Medical Center to recuperate. Each of them got a VIP room. Per hospital protocol, police department was alerted by the medical staff that four men were brought in sedated. When detectives came to investigate circumstances, all four bodyguards gave statements that they didn't see who attacked them. Since they are bodyguards working for Jeff, police assumed that someone is targeting Jeff. Jeff didn't deny it and assured them that he will increase his security going forward. Without any further leads or evidence, other than the footage from the garage, police left Jeff and the bodyguards to rest while trying to figure out who the mystery man with a hat and sunglasses is.

While Jeff was handling business with the police, JoAnna went with Sarah and Aiden to get third ingredient for the sedative, and then they all went to Sarah's apartment to wait for Jeff to come back after settling things at the hospital.

"Are you sure you are OK?" Sarah asked JoAnna for who knows how many times already. It was the first time for JoAnna to be targeted in such a way, and Sarah was worried that she will be shaken. It was unusual how calm JoAnna was after all that happened.

"Yes, I am fine." JoAnna helplessly responded. "Thank you for worrying about me, but I'm really OK. I just wish that Jeff joins us soon.", JoAnna sighed while looking at the time. She wanted to call him, but she knows that he is handling important things, and does not want to interrupt him.

"What will you do with this syringe gun?" Sarah pointed at the syringe gun on the coffee table.

"I was thinking that we can ask Felix to check it out. If he can make it smaller, and increase range, it would be more practical." This is not a gun that needs to be registered, and based on the medicine inside, it can only knock out people. If JoAnna has this, then she does not need to worry about seriously hurting anyone, and that is perfect for her.

"It's interesting to hear you talk like this... " Sarah was surprised.

"I'm just considering my options. I'm not a fighter like you, or strategist like Sophia... but I have my strengths. Who knows? Maybe something like this becomes my weapon?" JoAnna patted syringe gun on the table. "I don't want to hide behind others for protection."

"You did great today." Sarah encouraged her.

"Thanks." JoAnna smiled. "How is your arm?"

"Above elbow, is back to normal." Sarah was demonstrating by lifting her left arm. "Below elbow is still partially numbed, but I have some sensation back."

"That is good to hear."

Shortly after, Jeff arrived.

JoAnna was elated to see him, and she leaped in his arms, asking to be held.

Jeff was happy to see her playful, and eager to indulge her clinginess. "Do you want us to go home?"

JoAnna vigorously nodded.

"You won't stay for dinner?" Sarah was disappointed seeing that JoAnna wants to leave as soon as possible.

"No... you take care of that arm and let me know if it gets worse. I will have the sedative ready for you tomorrow." JoAnna mischievously smiled. "Just make sure you don't sedate yourself... with your history, being around these things is not safe."

"You!" Sarah was outraged but could not find anything to defend herself. After all, she was ashamed that she got injected three times already against her will within last few months.

JoAnna was happy that she got to tease Sarah a bit. In this way, everything seemed normal. She turned to Jeff. "Take me home."

Jeff was elated hearing that JoAnna called the penthouse 'home'. That means that she officially accepted to move in with him and call that place home. Their home. In the back of his head, he started thinking how they should get a house... but now he needs to focus on JoAnna. He picked her up, and carried her to the elevator, like a princess. Their eyes locked onto each other, and they didn't look away.

Aiden got out of the kitchen, and saw Jeff carry JoAnna to the elevator. "Do you need a ride home? If you drive like that, you will end up in an accident!" Aiden cried after them.

Sarah laughed. "Let them be... they are enjoying."

As soon as elevator door closed, Aiden looked at Sarah. "Yes, they are enjoying... and now that we are alone, I want you to explain yourself. What were you thinking of going out with JoAnna, knowing that she is in danger, and not telling me in advance?"

Sarah got serious and blinked few times. "Would anything change if I told you?"

"Yes! I would come with you." He is not happy that she goes into dangerous situations by herself.

"If you came with us, we would not catch Greg. He would just follow from distance, and not dare to approach us."

Aiden squinted his eyes, not believing her reasoning. "You don't know that. I want you to learn from your mistakes," He held her left arm, "and to stay away from danger."

Seeing that he is upset, Sarah lowered her voice and hugged him with her right arm. "I didn't think that there is much danger. Next time I will be more careful... and let you know in advance."

"Next time? What do you mean 'next time'?" Aiden hugged her back while complaining.

"Well, we are not really leading peaceful lives. Next time is going to happen, sooner or later."

Aiden frowned, but he agreed with her on that point. They are not leading peaceful lives. He nodded. "Ever since we got together all kinds of trouble are popping out around us... But I would not trade it for anything." Aiden kissed Sarah and held her tightly. "All this should be something to learn from. Your lesson to remember: Don't do crazy things without telling me in advance! We have plans for this weekend, let's revise them..."

Two of them went to the study to discuss their plan for how to handle Vivian.