Emma Keane leant back into her chair and rubbed her forehead in confusion. It was a lot to take in, in such a short space of time. Staring blankly back at the whiteboard she saw several pictures of men who all looked the same and names that seemed to ordinary to remember. Trying to focus on the task in hand she shook her head and focused on Mickey and Sam again.
"Right so Paul Tunnels has several henchmen who do his dirty work but his right hand man Jack Fletcher is our target. He arrived on the scene about four months ago and him and Tunnels are inseparable. We need you to go undercover and try and get close to him in a bid to get some information about the big guns and drugs crimes that Tunnels is involved in." Mickey explained to Emma as he could see that she was struggling to absorb all the information that was being thrown at her.
She nodded and shifted in her seat so she could get a better look at the board. God that guy is hot, she thought to herself as she saw the picture of Jack Fletcher being pinned to the board. Emma! She mentally scolded herself. You're not supposed to fancy the target, even though you're supposed to be getting close to him, very close to him. Again she had to draw herself back to the real world in order to understand anything Mickey was saying.
"You understand Em?" He asked, watching her blink and look around the room as if she'd just come out of a deep sleep.
"Uh yeah I think so." Emma replied sheepishly. "You want me to go undercover to investigate Paul Tunnels who is suspected of smuggling in drugs and guns. His associate Jack Fletcher is going to be my link in hopefully and my first task is to set up another meeting with him." She said relaying all the information she could remember.
"Good, you were listening." Sam said rolling her eyes slightly. She went on to explain how Emma should be meeting Jack in a pub called the White Horse tonight to kick-start the operation. If all was successful then she'd have made friends with him and hopefully she would be able to set up another meeting. Digging for information would be a while off seeing as she had to gain trust first though! "I'll be your contact for Sun Hill so any problems or developments and I want you to ring me." She added chucking Emma her phone with the number showing up on the screen.
After Emma had programmed it into her mobile and then added herself as a contact in Sam's phone as well, she threw it back. "I'll be there for a while right, so I'm supposed to pack enough stuff. Am I allowed home to my flat?" She asked before leaving the briefing room.
"Oh yeah we were supposed to tell you. We've set you up with some accommodation and you'll be staying there until the op is over and it's best you don't return home and it could potentially put your family and friends at risk as well as blowing your cover." Mickey said grabbing her wrist to stop her leaving.
"Okay thanks for that Micks." She replied easing her hand from his grip. "I guess I'll speak to you guys soon." She added picking up her folder from the table. "I've got a lot of reading to do, seeing as I start tonight!"
Emma drove herself home and sat cross-legged on the end of her bed reading through the remainder of the folder until she was positive she understood all the ins and outs of the case. Then she grabbed a large suitcase from inside her wardrobe and began to pack all of the necessities. Sitting on the floor beside it, she thought about what to tell her family. Going on holiday would be the easiest option by far she decided and then promptly picked up the phone and dialled her mum's number.
"Hi Mum. Yeah I know I haven't phoned in ages I'm sorry but I have to tell you something. No Mum I am not pregnant!" She exclaimed exasperatedly. "I'm just going on holiday for a few weeks so I won't be at home, that's all." She continued, rolling her eyes.
When she'd finally escaped her mother's questioning she packed up the car and drove towards her new flat. Stepping over the doormat she looked around her and smiled. Home sweet home. The flat was brand new and nicely furnished, it looked similar to her own flat and she definitely wouldn't mind staying here for a few weeks if she had to!
She padded through into the kitchen after hauling her suitcase up the stairs. Standing by the kettle she thought about how to approach Jack and realised that tactics out the window, she'd have to go for the full on flirt approach. She sat on the end of her new bed and chose her outfit carefully. Picking out a short denim mini skirt and some cropped pink leggings she smiled. Pulling them on, she looking about for her low cut white t-shirt and began adding jewellery to the mix.
Twenty minutes later she left the flat with her hair newly straightened and her make up still intact. Fed up with tottering home in heels with sore feet, she chose to opt for the comfy trainers instead and instantly felt more relaxed when walking down the road by herself. At least she was in a position to defend herself now, should anything bad happen!
Ta da...should be more when I return xxxpip