A/N – This is a repost of one of my favorite stories I wrote, however there are a lot of changes which make it far different from the original. Hope you like and enjoy and why not leave a review and tell me what you think! This was written way back before the release of Series 5 so doesn't follow the storyline of the series.
Finally, I don't own Primeval or any other related media.
Chapter One - Out of Retirement
"In other news, the Grosvenor Hotel in central London was today evacuated due to a bomb threat being reported around noon. Emergency services as well as military personnel were called to the scene, which led to a number of road closures as well as delays at London Victoria station, which is located next to the hotel. The threat turned out to be a hoax and police are now investigating the matter…" James Lester muted the television in his office and let out a loud sigh, he knew what needed to happen, he just needed to get Philip bloody Burton to agree with him. He slowly rose from his office chair and made his way through the main Hub towards the conference room he knew the others were waiting were waiting for him.
He opened the door slowly and saw the large TV showing the news story he had just closed, he also saw the security footage from inside the Grosvenor Hotel playing on the laptop in front of the two men seated at the table. He walked into the room and sat down opposite them and looked at the grim faces of Philip Burton and Matt Anderson.
"We need her, now more than ever" Lester stated bluntly, watching as Burton rolled his eyes.
"As I said earlier when you made this statement James, I understand why you feel like this, but the P.R team we have normally does a very good job" Philip answered for what felt like the twentieth time, he picked up his glass of water and took a sip.
"If it wasn't for Jess, then this whole thing would have bloody been in the open" Lester argued, looking to Matt for support, the team leaser just shrugged his shoulders.
"Yes, there was a slight lapse, but I can assure you it won't happen again" Philip said, looking Lester in the eye. Lester glared at his co-worker; Lester knew he was right, why Philip couldn't see this, he would never know.
"Matt, what do you think?" Lester finally asked Matt, who looked as impassive as ever. Lester was hoping that the team leader would see sense and agree with him.
"I've read her files, she is very good" Matt replied, looking from Lester to Phillip to see the latter's reaction.
"Yes, thank you Matt" Philip argued as he glared at the Irishman, "but James, I thought it was agreed that there would be no more civilian operatives employed at the ARC. Now, I relaxed that when you decided to let Connor and Abby back on team, but the minister and myself will not allow it again. I mean it this time" Philip said firmly.
"Yes Philip, but she is not a civilian, she has basic firearms training. And her role on the team would not include field work. Her job would be to simply keep the press away from the team, and fix things if we lose our veil of secrecy. As director of the ARC operation, it is my choice who I may or may not employ" Lester said, he was getting frustrated with this.
"It's your choice for now James. Why don't we just see what the minist-" Philip began just as Lester stood up. Matt, seeing this could turn nasty decided to intervene.
"Look, what happened at the Grosvenor today nearly blew the ARC's secrecy thing. If James thinks that bringing her back will stop that from happening again, then I say we bring her back. She will be updated on the new rules and regulations, and will receive advanced weapons training in case the situation ever arises where she has to use it. She managed to cover up a mammoth on the M25, in broad daylight, she must be good" Matt finished, hoping this conversation would just end.
"Fine, she can have the job. But it will be on your head should anything happen" Philip said standing up and leaving the office.
"So that's settled then, we bring her back" Lester said smugly, looking at the space that Philip had just vacated.
"Im looking forward to meeting her" Matt said "I've heard a lot about her from the others" he said, leaning back in the chair "Do you want to inform the team or shall I?" Matt asked Lester, who rose from his chair.
"I will, just so I can look like the good guy for a change" Lester answered before walking round the conference table and leaving the room.
As Lester walked into the main Hub of the Anomaly Research Centre followed by Matt, he noticed Jess and Abby sitting at the computer that made up the Anomaly Detection Device. Conner and Captain Becker were also in the Hub, working at one of the laptops at a workstation.
Lester cleared his throat and the four of them turned around to see Lester and Matt standing in front of the Lester's office, looking at the four of them.
"Right, now. After the fiasco at the Grosvenor today, it has been agreed that we are in dire need of a new PR team. Now, I know three of you will be happy with the decision we have made" Lester said, looking at the smiling faces of the three oldest team members.
"What…" Abby said.
"Do mean…" Conner asked.
"Really…" Becker mouthed.
"That's right. Jenny Lewis is coming out of retirement" Lester said.
