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A few days went by and Trina hadn't heard from her brother but everyone on the Mindfreak crew loved her car even The amazing Jonathon offered to buy it from her which she declined. "Come on Crissy see if you can get her to let me have it" he begged Criss. "Sorry Jonathon everyone has offered even JD but she sayes no so don't look at me for help"Criss replied. Jonathon left as George came in. "What's going on cous". "Nothing much you want to go out for dinner?" Criss asked. "Why not"George replied. "All right I'll see you after Believe" Criss stated and left. After he left Criss called Sandra and told him what he had up his sleeve. "Criss you're smart" as Criss smiled. "They don't call me the mindfreak for nothing" and hung up. That night George went to the restaurant and sat at the bar as Trina walked in.

"George"she stated. George nearly spit out his drink when he heard her voice. "Trina what are you doing here?". "I'm meeting Sandra for dinner you". "Meeting Criss for dinner"he replied. "Here you go one rum and coke" the bartender said giving Trina the drink. "You want to get a set before we're having dinner at the bar" she suggested. "Why not" and they went to get a table. As they waited George and Trina talked than George's phone rang so he got up and took it. "Hello". "Hey cous I hope you like my surprise". "You SOB I can't believe you did that"George stated. As George talked Trina's phone rang. "Hey Trina I'm sorry to do this but I can't make it for dinner". "Did you know George was going to be here". "No I swear"Sandra remarked looking at Criss who was on the phone with George. "I don't think I can do this"George remarked. "George relax all right just enjoy yourself" and hung up. “I swear Sandra if you and Criss set me up-“. “Relax Trina just enjoy it” and hung up as well.

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After George came back to the table Trina was getting up. "Where you going?". "Sandra called she's not coming and I bet you five bucks Criss isn't coming either so why don't we just end this" she suggested. "Trina you're right Criss isn't coming but there's something I've been dieing to say to you but too nervous to tell you". "What's that George?" she asked. "That eversince you joined the crew I've had such a crush on you but I've been too nervous to ask you" he replied. "Did Criss know this". "Yea he could tell my cousin could read me like a book so why don't we sit down and have dinner". Trina smiled and sat down. The next day Criss came in and saw Trina and George talking next to her car. Criss watched a few minutes than walked in. When Criss got in JD was looking over a few things. "I see George finally had that date with Trina" he stated.

"It took some misdirection from me and Sandra but they did it". "So have you and Sandra decided on a date yet"JD remarked. "Not yet but I want to ask you to be my best man"Criss asked his brother. JD went over to Criss and gave him a hug. "Thanks". Outside Trina and George were talking when a cop car pulled up. Don't tell me he got arrested again Trina thought as the cop walked over to them. "Are you Trina Gates?". "What did my brother do now?" she asked. "Your brother was brought into LV general looks like he took a pretty bad beating". "How bad?"George inquired. "Pretty bad"the officer said. "Thank you officer" and he left as Trina wiped some tears away. "You all right?"George asked. Trina wiped the tears away and got into the car. "Tell Criss I won't be in today" and drove off.

When George came in Criss asked him where Trina was. "Her brother was beaten up so Trina left"George replied. "They must of found her brother and beat him"Criss said rubbing his knee. "But why?"George asked a little confused. "Her brother has a gambling addiction"JD remarked. "Bringing back some memories Criss?". "Don't remind me everytime she talks about it my knees hurt"Criss replied. "And in some twist of fate the guys that are after Trina's brothers are the same guys who went after Criss"JD added.

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At the hospital Trina was sitting with her brother who looked like he went ten round with a UFC fighter and lost horrible. "Oh Marcus you really put yourself into the hole this time" she muttered. After Trina finished her visit she head for the elevator when it opened Ernie was standing there. She stepped back but another guy grabbed her and brought her into the elevator than threw her to the ground. When the door closed Ernie stopped the car. "What do you want?"she asked getting up. "Just the money that your brother owes us". "Listen I don't have that much money I may work for Criss Angel but I get paidas much as most people"she replied. "But there's one thing that has value your car". "CC noway I swore to my father I would never sell her". Ernie pulled out his gun and pointed it at her.

"You sell the car or you're going to be sharing a room with your brother" he replied. "And if you tell your boss or the police your brother will die". Ernie put the gun away and turned on the elevator which opened and Trina ran out. Back at the Luxor Criss was calling Trina but it went to voice mail so he hung up. A knock came to the door and Sandra came in. "You all right you look worried". "Trina's brother got beat up probably from the same guy who he owed money too"Criss replied. "I should call her and see how she is". "I tried but it went to voice mail"he repled. "You all right Criss?". "Yea just worried about Trina"he stated. Sandra gave him a kiss as JD came in. "Get a room you two". "What do you want JD?"Criss asked. "I got a list of the cars that are being sold at the auction and look what was just added". "Oh my god" and showed it to Sandra. "Is this Trina's?". "Yup I talked to the auctioneer and he described Trina to a 'T' she said that she wouldn't sell that car for anything". Criss's knees started to throb. "Unless someone threated her"Criss replied.

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When Trina got home she couldn't believe what she had done. She put up the one thing she swore to her father that she wouldn't sell up for auction. Trina felt so bad she went to her room slammed the door shut and started to cry. At Serenity Criss was playing with a quarter as Sandra came in. "What's wrong Christopher you look upset?". "JD gave me a list of some of the other stuff that's for sale at the auction. Trina put her classic car up for auction". "Are you serious Trina would rather die than auction off that car"she remarked in shock. "I have a feeling she was threated by the people who her brothers owe money to"Criss replied. "I'm going to call Trina" and Sandra left. A knock came to the door so Christopher got up. When he opened the door nobody was there expect a envelope.

"Who was that Christopher?". "I don't know"he stated. Criss sat down and opened the envelope. "Meet me at six at Rosca in The Luxor" Criss read. "Talk about being secretive"Sandra replied as Criss's knees started to ache. Around six Criss went to Rosca and once Criss walked in he saw someone from his past. "Christopher please take a seat"the man stated. Criss started to sweat as his mouth went dry as the desert that Las Vegas was built on. "Victor I hope I would never see your face again"Criss remarked sitting down. "Well I wanted to catch up with you"he replied. "Give me a break the only thing you want from me was ten thousands dollars which you beat me almost to my death for when I told you I wouldn't pay you"Criss stated. "Call me surprise when I heard you survived the beating we gave you"he remarked. "Why the meeting Vic after this long you want me to pay my debt plus interest?". Criss felt his heart drop to his stomach wondering if this was the reason Victor wanted this meeting. "Don't worry Christopher your debt was paid in full. This isn't the reason I wanted you here" he stated. "Than what is it?" Criss asked a little nervous.

"It seems one of my associates has decided to go a little out of his duties so to speak". "A little more information Victor"Criss asked. "He threated one of your assoicates into paying his brother's debt. This is something I frown upon so I would like for you to give this registeration back to your associate". He gave Criss the pink slip to Trina's car. "What happens to her brother?". "Well the debt will still have to be paid" he stated. "I heard it was a million five"Criss remarked. "Well it seems my associate is keeping some money for himself because the debrt is only five hundred thousands" Victor said. "How about this Vic I'll make you a deal I pay the debt and your associates stay away from Trina and her brother"Criss remarked. "Let me think about it and I'll give you my answer". Criss got up and was about to leave. "Before I forget Christopher you should thank your brothers they were the ones who paid your debt "Victor mentioned.

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The next day Criss was looking over some stuff when Trina walked in. "Hey Criss you wanted to see me" she remarked. "Yea sit down" and she did. "I found out you put CC up for auction". "I know" she said. "And I know why you did it for your brother". Tears fell down her face. "I-I-had no choice they would of killed me if I didn't pay them". Criss got up and gave her some tissue. "Thanks Criss" wiping away the tears. "I have something else for you" and pulled out the pink slip to her car. "This is the pink slip to CC but how did you get it" she asked a bit confused. "It seems your brother's debt was allready paid and the guys who threated you were shaking you down for more money. When their boss heard what they were doing he decided to give CC back to you" he replied. Trina smiled. "Thanks Criss but-". "But what?". "My brother after he gets out of the hospital he's going to gamble again. I don't want what happened to my brother happen again"she stated.

Criss gave her hug. After he finished with Trina JD and Costa stopped by. "Christopher where are you?"Costa called out. "Probably having some fun with Sandra"JD muttererd as Criss walked out of his office . "Right here guys thanks for coming over"he stated. "What did you need to talk to us about" Costa asked as they sat down. "I saw Victor last night-". "Your ex-bookie Victor if you did-". "Relax he decided to give back CC to Trina" Criss replied. "So what are we doing here?"Costa inquired. Criss pulled out two envelopes and gave them to his brothers. Costa opened the envelope and saw it was a check for five thousand dollars. "What's this for?"JD asked. "Vic told me you guys paid my debt to him so I'm paying you back"Criss replied. "Criss you don't-". "I have a confession to make too if I didn't have you guys watching my back that first year I was here I'd probably be where Trina's brother is right now" Criss replied. "Do you still get that itch?"Costa inquired. "Not as much as I use to but sometimes I do get that itch"Criss admitted.

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After talking with his brothers Criss went for a walk to clear his mind and maybe help Trina with her brother. As he walked Criss got an idea and called Trina. "Hello" she stated. "Hey Trina when does your brother get out of the hospital?". "Tomorrow why". "I have an idea meet me at The Luxor" and hung up. When she got there Criss was waiting for her. "So what's the idea Mindfreak?" as she sat down. Criss told her what he had planned but Trina didn't know if it would work. "Trina when I was in the same boat as your brother I almost used the money that my mom gave me after she refinanced the house to pay for my New York show to pay my bookie and maybe get in on a card game but as I drove to meet my bookie my mind kept telling me 'NO'. I ingored it untill I was at a red light and I turned and I swear I saw my mom on the street and a sign on the house that said foreclosed. I knew right there my dad didn't want me to do that to my mother"Criss stated.

"So instead of paying your bookie you got assaulted". "Yea both knees broking, all the ribs on my left side broking or cracked, internal bleeding, and had to have my spleen removed. After I got better I sat down with my mother and brothers I swore to them on my father's grave that I would never gamble again and I haven't. If this works mabe your brother will see what my dad showed me" Criss replied. "All right Criss I hope it works for his shack".

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The next day Trina's brother was waiting for Trina when someone walked in. "Hey I know you you're Criss Angel my sister Trina works for you" he stated. "Your sister asked me to bring you somewhere". "If she thinks I'm going to a gambler's anonymous-". "Just come with me" and they left. As Criss drove Marcus inquired on where they were going. "You'll see". When they got there Marcus knew where he is. They kept walking untill Marcus saw me talking to someone. "Who's that guy Trina's talking to?". "The guy who runs the auction Trina put up CC"Criss replied. "You mean the car she swore to my dad that she'd never sell"he stated shocked. "She'll selling the car to pay your debt"Criss stated. "The next car is a 1965 Ford convertible" the auctioner called out. Marcus couldn't believe it as the biddng started. Criss even bid on it. "You're bidding on it!!"Marcus declared. "Yea it would look good in my collection after I repaint it"Criss replied.

Marcus felt sick as Criss won the car. Trina walked over and gave Criss the registeration. "Here you go boss" with tears falling down her face. "Thanks Trina now that I think of it maybe I'll give it to JD for his birthday". Trina looked at her brother. "I hope you're happy bro it's your gambling that made me brake my promise to dad". Trina wanted to slap him but instead she saw tears rolling down his face so she walked off instead. "Ican't believe she did that for me". "She had no choice it was either sell her car or plan your funeral"Criss replied. "I've tried so hard to quit but it kept pulling me back in"Marcus remarked. "Consider this your wake up call Marcus" and Criss walked off leaving Marcus there.

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After the auction Trina hadn't seen or heard from her brother. She wondered if he was either gambling or getting his life together. At the production office Criss was looking over a few things when George came in. "Criss where's Trina?"he asked. "She went to a bridal fitting with Sandra. Why?"Criss inquired. "I went to get some gas and I saw Trina's brother there working on a car"he said. "Seriously". "Yea so I talked to Freddy who runs the place. He told me Marcus came in three weeks ago looking for work. Freddy wasn't sure about him but when he fixed a problem with a car that had been bugging him he hired Marcus on the spot" George stated. "But is he still gambling if the question?"Criss wondered. Then Gerard came in telling Criss someone was outside that wanted to talk to him. Criss went outside and standing next to his bikes was Marcus.

"Marcus what are you doing here?"he asked. "I wanted to talk to you about CC. I want to buy it back from you". "With what Marcus I don't take IOU" Criss replied. "I have a job now and I'll pay you as much as I can even if I have to get ten jobs"he remarked. "What about gambling have you stopped?"Criss asked. "Yes I haven't been in any casinoes, haven't betted on anything. That's one of the reason I asked you to come outside so I wouldn't get tempted" Marcus stated. "Let me talk to my brother first". Marcus said thanks and left.