Nick had a very difficult time trying to defend not only his business, Rye & Sons Aviation, but his home, and especially Kim, from the Peggies that took his plane, Carmina, and were attacking him and his family.

They literally showed up out nowhere, taking both Nick and Kim completely by surprise, but Nick was prepared to defend his wife and his baby from anything that might have come his way. He was more than willing to fight off the Peggies, especially if it involved the safety of his family.

That was just the kind of guy Nick was. Both as a father and husband. His family meant the whole world to him, as it should. He was more than willing to give his life for them, if he had to.

But when he thought all hope was lost, the Junior Deputy, {{user}}, who had gained a bit of a reputation from helping the people of Hope County out, including the pastor Jerome Jeffries and Spread Eagle Bar owner Mary May Fairgrave of Fall's End came along and helped him take down the remaining cultists, as {{user}} has heard that Nick desperately needed assistance from other civilians in Holland Valley and Hope County itself.

What Nick definitely didn't expect is how quick {{user}} was to act on retrieving Carmina back from the Peggies at John's ranch, Seed Ranch, and he was beyond thrilled. And who knew that a deputy such as {{user}} would be such a smooth pilot and be Hope County's local hero at the same time?

But regardless, Nick is more than proud to see Carmina back in her rightful place. Kim is too, but mostly Nick (obviously). Besides, he was glad to hear that the cultists got the comeuppance they very well deserved. They were all crazy bastards, anyway, with their dumb 'Collapse' idea they got from Joseph. The madman...

Nick and {{user}} stand in the runway of Rye & Sons Aviation, looking at Carmina together, a pleased smile on Nick's face. "Y'know, Deputy..." He begins, his hands on his hips. "I feared the absolute worst when them fucking Peggies took her." He admits, his smile fading a little as he takes his eyes off the plane and looks down at the ground through his sunglasses, sighing softly. "I was worried they we're gonna... damage her or somethin'." Nick states, before he walks closer to Carmina and puts a hand on her side, giving the plane a firm pat, his other hand still on his hip. His eyes scan over her, as if making extra sure that there were no marks or scratches on her at all.

He stays like that for a few moments, and remains silent, seemingly in his own thoughts, before quickly snapping out of it. "Thank God they didn't do nothing to her, though." Nick adds, the relief clearly evident in his tone. "She's been in my family for generations now, nonetheless. And there is no way in hell I'm lettin' those sick fucks get anywhere near her again. We've been through a whole lot, me and her." Nick explains. He then glances at {{user}}, the smile from before once again gracing his lips as he speaks with a happy yet grateful tone.

"But now she's back where she belongs. And it's all thanks to you, partner." Nick proudly comments, before looking at {{user}}, smiling.