That evening Snake made his way to his favorite bar and got a booth waiting for his buddy to show up. While there he was looking around at the crowd, it was a bar where nobody cared who or what you were.

''Evening Snake.''

Snake turned and saw his friend who was a yellow, big cobra around his age.

''Evening Coby.'' Snake greeted.

''So, let's get some drinks and then talk.'' Coby said.

Snake called out. ''You Bartender!''

A young man came over. ''Yes?''

''Two beers please.'' Snake said.

Coby nodded as the waiter left.

''So, I heard you gave up a life of crime.'' Coby said.

''Yeah, I did thanks to Wolf and Governor Foxington.

''Ahh yeah, I heard about that. So how is the old boy doing?'' Coby asked.

''Wolf? He's not that old but good, him and the governor are dating.'' Snake said.

''I know, I read the paper. But seriously have you really gone good?'' Asked Coby.

''Yeah, for the most part, I admit I do miss it but after everything this isn't too bad.'' Snake said leaning back.

''So, who's the girl your dating?'' Asked Coby.

''Oh? How do you know I'm dating?'' Snake asked defending himself.

''You forget I know and hear things.'' He gloated.

''Her name is Fiona and we've been together for a year.'' Snake said.

''Amazing, you were always the one-night stand guy.'' Coby said.

''I know but I have changed a bit.'' Snake said.

The bartender came back with their drinks.

''So, what did you want to know Snake?'' Asked Coby leaning forward.

****

Diane had just finished for the day when there was a knock at the door.

''Come in.''

Webs and Wolf came in. ''So, I'm taking Webs back home, are you coming with?'' Asked Wolf.

''No, I've had a long day and I brought my own car I'm going to go home and go to bed.'' She said looking at them.

''So, can you stay for a game of cards Wolf?'' Asked Webs.

''Will you be ok Diane?'' Asked Wolf looking at her with a raised eyebrow.

''Yeah, I'm just going to sleep.'' She said going over.

Wolf kisses her and she kissed back, Webs rolled her eyes at them. ''Do, you two want me to leave?'' She asked.

''No, I'll see you at home Diane.'' Wolf smiled and left with Webs.

Diane saw them leave and she put on her black coat and got on her motor bike and took off to see Nolan.

Nolan was inside bench pressing, he was working to get his mind off of Diane. He couldn't see what she saw in Wolf, but he wasn't giving up on her. He could tell that she was enjoying what she did, the bank heist. Maybe he needed to prove that he has her back.

While thinking he wasn't aware of someone coming in until he looked up to see the face of the one, he had been thinking off and she looked mad.

Well, Diane.'' He said as he dropped the bar and then puts it back up and sat up. ''What do I owe this visit?'' He asked smiling.

''I SUPPOSED YOU THINK SENDING THAT GIFT TO MY OFFICE IS CUTE!'' She accused upset.

''So, you got my flowers huh?'' He said crossing his muscled arms over his shirtless, muscular body.

''Look I have done the heists you told me to do, I've lied to my friends and the city and when I say no contact or anything you SEND ME TIGERLILLIES!'' She shouted mad at him trying not to stare at his body which was a bit hard to do since he flaunted it at her.

''What? Did you want me to give you Diamonds? I just wanted to show that I love what you're doing for us is that so bad?'' He asked.

''YES! I'm getting blackmailed into this stuff! I don't have a choice without hurting my friends, beyond these heists that I do I want nothing to do with you or your gang and you are not to contact me until you have a job lined up.'' She replied fuming.

''Hey, I never said that we wouldn't be in contact, but I wonder if there's more then that, which is why you come storming over here.'' Nolan said walking closer to her as she took a step back.

''I came here to say that I do these missions solo from now on. Someone saw you that night at the bank and I'm not going down for that. You are sloppy and let me do it on my own otherwise I will let you take the fall.'' Diane said growling.

''I was just trying to help you is all and to see the Crimson Paw in action. I have to make sure you're not only doing half of the job.'' Nolan said standing tall.

''YOU KNOW I'M THE BEST! YOU BLACKMAILED ME TO DO YOUR DIRTY WORK BECAUSE I CAN GET AWAY WITH IT! AND HERE YOU ARE SAYING YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE I'M NOT HALF ASSING IT?! I can't believe this, no respect whatsoever.'' She said pacing and turned to face Nolan.

''Look I just wanted to be sure, and I've left you alone during the week and I meant no respect to you or the Crimson Paw. But you just said you're the best, you might not like what you're doing, but deep down you love it, you miss it and with me and my gang we won't let anything happen to you if you keep your end of the bargain.'' He said looking down and watching her body as her suit moved a bit.

''Eyes up here. I have but no more sending stuff, if I catch you pulling something like that again I will make your life miserable.'' She said turning to leave not liking him eyeing her.

''Really? Because whats going to happen when Wolf finds out all of them, you won't have friends or that little family with you. We are the best you got.'' Nolan said.

''I'm leaving only text me when the next thing is.'' Diane said standing face to face and then left.

Nolan watched her and smiled. She was getting there and soon she would be coming back to him.

Diane got on her bike and took off the earpiece she was wearing and left going home.

*****

Snake and Coby were talking.

''So, you heard about the bank robbery, right?'' Snake asked.

''Yeah, I did. What about it?'' Coby asked.

''You hear all, so who is the new bad guy?'' Asked Snake.

''New bad guy? No, not that I know of. However, there is a group of animals similar to you and your group who talk a big talk about robbing and what not, it might have been one of them.'' Coby said leaning back.

''Who?'' Asked Snake.

''What do I get?'' Asked Coby.

''Another round on me.'' Snake said.

''All I know is the leader is a tiger named Nolan always going on how him and his group are going to be the new bad guys. However, word has it they are just big talkers unless one of them went through with it.'' Coby said.

''Can you dig a little deeper please? If you do the governor owes me a favor.'' Snake said.

''Sure, I'll see what I can but no promises all I'm going to say is that it's a tiger, rhino, ape, and owl.'' Coby said.

''Great meet back here on Friday.'' Snake said.

''So, why are you curious?'' Asked Coby.

''Because, I think someone has been stalking Diane and us and I want to make sure.'' Snake said not wanting to reveal anything in case Coby talked to anyone.

''Hmm, I'll let you know by Friday.'' He said as they drink and then left.

Enjoy!