Is this destiny?

That evening, JoAnna, Sophia and Felix joined Sarah and Aiden in Sarah's hospital room.

"Mom is not coming?", Sarah asked after noticing Stella's absence.

JoAnna snorted, "She said that if we can't handle this to give her a call... with a side note how in that case we are not her daughters."

"That's mom...", Sophia commented.

"I'm sure she will be watching and step-in if needed.", Sarah said.

"...as usual", JoAnna added to Sarah's statement.

Felix got a laptop from his suitcase and handed it to Sarah, "I added some parts which I designed. I think you will like it."

"Thank you", Sarah was always happy to get new gadgets.

Sophia took over... "OK. How about we start this by figuring out timeline of what happened last night."

Sarah started her story how she left the apartment with Vivian and went to B1S. Aiden filled in gaps in Sarah's story with what Philip did based on the audio that he listened earlier. Then Aiden continued by saying how he found out that she is missing, all the way how he found her and called JoAnna.

Sophia, JoAnna and Felix listened while their facial expressions changed.

Sophia summarized, "This Philip is the main culprit, and he had two other accomplices. Who is this guy?"

Sarah looked at Aiden, and nudged him with her elbow... "You know more about him that me."

Aiden told them how Philip drugs victims and gets them into sex trafficking, and he has multiple reports filled, but none went in front of the judge. Sarah filled in with the part that he is also involved in black market for human body parts. "We know that he also works with another student from our University that goes by nickname Mimi. Currently there is no connection between her and last night's incident." As two of them talked about Philip, other three listened with heavy hearts. It's difficult to hear that people like that exist, people who don't care about hurting others for their own gain.

"Vile person. We should get rid of him.", JoAnna snorted. JoAnna is not a person who will rush into conflict. She prefers peaceful solutions. But now her little sister was hurt, and she can't imagine letting the culprits off easily.

"It's not just him. His whole family is involved... he is just one of them.", Sarah added.

"Then let's get rid of the whole family... and everyone else involved.", Sophia said. "Destroy them financially so that they can't pay their way out, when we provide evidence to the police. Law is not doing anything to them now, but that does not mean that we can't make use of it."

Sophia looked at JoAnna, "Did you find something about the drug?"

JoAnna shook her head, "Nothing yet. There are no matches with common drugs that we usually test against. I got additional samples from Sarah sent to our main lab for chemical analysis. Results should be in within a day or two. Also, when I entered symptoms in the system, I got a call from my friend who works in police. It seems that they are looking for something like this. It showed up in our area recently, and they are tracing it."

Sophia glanced at everyone before speaking, "Here is the plan... Sarah and Aiden, keep digging for more information. We need information related to their background, where they keep their money, income sources, connections… for everyone involved. Whatever you can find will be useful. JoAnna, follow up on the drug, let's find out what it is and where it's coming from. I will look into their assets and come up with a plan to destroy them financially. At this point, let's gather information. When we attack them, we will coordinate our efforts and do it at the same time, so that they don't have the chance to recuperate. Any objections?"

Everyone agreed with Sophia's plan. Felix raised his hand, like he is back in school. Sophia looked at him, "Yes?"

"What about me?", Felix was offended that he was left out.

Sophia tilted her head lightly, "What about you?"

"I want to help also."

"You don't need to get involved, this is a family issue.", Sophia waved her hand, dismissing him.

"You say I'm an outsider... and what about him?", Felix pointed at Aiden.

"He is almost family.", Sophia responded without hesitation.

Aiden's lips stretched into a smile. He was happy to know that Sophia accepted him as Sarah's boyfriend... and maybe more than a boyfriend.

Felix felt that he is losing the argument, "Well... I want to help also."

Sophia shook her head, denying his request.

Sarah sighed, and looked at Felix, "You will provide us with equipment when we need it. OK?"

Felix smiled and nodded, "Yes, yes. I can do that."

Sophia glared at Sarah.

Sarah could not stop smiling, she gave Sophia a meaningful look. Felix wanted to help, why is Sophia making it difficult for him?

They chatted a bit, and then JoAnna reminded Sophia and Felix to leave so that Sarah can rest.

"We hope nothing comes up, and you get discharged tomorrow. Where will you go? Do you want to stay here?", Sophia asked Sarah.

Sarah shook her head, "No. I want to go back home."

"Home? You will make up with dad?", JoAnna asked.

"No... home in Fairfield.", Sarah clarified.

"Oh, I see... I didn't know you are calling that place home.", JoAnna explained.

Sarah looked at JoAnna, "How do you call your place?"

"Hmm... you are right. I'm just not used to you having a home away from home.", JoAnna laughed, and looked at Sophia. "Where is Felix staying?"

"We are not staying... are heading back to New York now. I have meetings in the morning, and Felix said he prefers coming back with a private jet.", Sophia responded.

Felix slightly smiled. Sure, private jet is good, but the real reason he is taking it to go back is that he wants to stick close to Sophia.

Sophia and Felix said their farewells to everyone before heading out. JoAnna went to do her shift. It was quiet in the room again.

Sarah took the laptop to investigate what custom parts did Felix add. Aiden observed her. Since the incident, he appreciated the opportunity to be with Sarah even more.. Every moment is precious, and he does not want to miss it.