28 January, LY Studio, City K

When Lexi was delivered to the studio, the guards Matthew had assigned to her were waiting to escort her inside, with one saying, "Madam your brother is waiting for you in your office."

Lexi turned and quietly said "Can you be honest with me, have all my staff been screened by the military?"

"Madam, that is an ongoing process. Those we allow you to be alone with, have had their initial security checks completed, but those we have not finalised are not allowed alone with you. But do not worry, there are no issues presently."

"Just do not scare my staff. They are competent at their job, and I do not want them chased away."

"We do not intend to. If there is anything that raises a concern, we will let you know and work to put in place what is necessary so they can stay with you. The Colonel has made it clear to everyone, including us involved in guarding you now that we are not to do anything to interfere with your business unless necessary."

"Fine, but that better be the case."

"Madam, if there is an issue, we will talk to you, not react."

Lexi nodded and strolled into the studio, acknowledging the staff as she headed into her office to find both Andrew and Chester waiting for her.

"What in the world do you two want?" snapped Lexi

Andrew, observing that Lexi was annoyed about something responded, "Do we have to have a go at Matthew or did someone else get you like this Lexi?"

"What do you know?"

"The family lawyers contacted me on Friday afternoon when they got the papers from Richard's parents, and I authorised them to do whatever before sending me the bill. You did not tell either of us on the weekend, and I decided I needed to fill Chester in this morning when you had not done anything."

"Damn Lawyers, they should know when to shut their mouth."

Chester shook his head "Lexi, when it comes to Dominic you know we have your back. You just need to tell us what the issues is."

"it is my issue, not your issue. Anyway, why are you not at Jax Corp?"

"Lexi, when it comes to family, work can wait. Tell us what is going on?" Came the calm response from Andrew.

"You know we will do what we can to help you," added Chester. "Just talk to us, and let us help you."

The calming tones in her brother's voices was enough for Lexi to start crying. They both moved but Chester was slightly quicker and gathered her into his arms, before saying "Matthew will kill us if he knows we upset you. Take a few deep breaths Lexi and tell us what is happening."

Lexi snuggled into Chester's embrace and cried for a couple of more minutes, before pulling back and heading to the small washroom attached to her office and washing her face before returning to sit down.

"Are you ready to tell us the situation?" came the gentle question from Andrew.

"You know you two are scary at times?"

"Come on Lexi, you need to talk about the issue you have, and I suspect you will not talk to Matthew about it, nor my fiancé because you worry, he will tell his brother."

"Perceptive Chester."

"Lexi do not avoid it, or we will go to them. How do you expect us, as a family to help you if you do not talk?"

"So says the man who led the attacking of Matthew when he joined the military."

"And the man who realised that he was wrong to attack his friends for choosing their own paths. I was young and arrogant but losing my best friend from my life for years told me ensured that I quickly got over my prejudices. If we are honest, ever since we all found out John had joined the police, he ensures that we cannot belittle any person who chooses a life of public service rather than working in the private sector. Hopefully when Matthew and I can have a proper discussion we can properly repair our relationship."

"Now stop avoiding us baby sister. We need you to tell us what is happening."

"I will tell you what I can. You know that Richard's parents were unhappy when I told them a couple of weeks ago their visits with Dominic would be curtailed for a few weeks to allow Dominic to settle into his new life. That prompted them to launch their proceedings, using Richard's will as a basis for seeking custody of Dominic."

"Those two, they could never take me controlling their time with Dominic but took it. I can imagine when you told them no for a few weeks they were livid."

"That is an understatement, so I was not surprised about the court proceedings. But they know that Matthew is a serving member of the military as well and made comment about that. I do not know if it was that comment or something was said when the court papers were filed, but there was a court listing this morning. The military sent a lawyer from the capital, and presently the court have delayed making any decision on the basis they require some security checking of everyone involved in the case and people Richard's parents would bring Dominic in contact with. Something to do with Matthew's posting.."

"Security checking? What? Does that mean use as well?"

"Talk about jumping to conclusions." While she knew the truth, there was no way that Lexi would tell them that. "I have no idea. But getting back to what happened, you can imagine that did not go down well with Richard's parents. For me, at least is gives the lawyers a couple of weeks to put together doc.u.ments, which is something I did not have for today. But I need a favour Chester."

"What is it?"

"And this is despite them abusing you and your relationship with Phillip. I need to allow them to spend some time with Dominic pending the court decision. Can you arrange that for me, and watch what happens?"

"You have to ask Lexi. They have never liked me, and who really cares, not me. And more importantly they know I will not take their attitude. But there is on thing that they forget, our parents were not totally stupid, they placed some restrictions in the share transfer, which we can use if we need to. However, your former in-laws only care about the money the shares give them access to."

"True. Little sister now keep telling us about what happened and what we can do. There will be no avoiding the conversation darling sister."

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