Peggy knew from the start of the week that this week would be an interesting one. Not only were Agent Thompson, Sousa and Chief Dooley acting atrociously daft but they were also glancing in her direction more often than not as they discussed the objective of their future mission.
As always she pretended she was doing "her job" as she strained to listen over the din of the SSR headquarters.
"C'mon Chief, do we really want her to do the mission? After what she pulled at the nightclub? How she protected Howard Stark? The man who was, is, and will always be responsible for Krzeminski's death!" Thomson complained.
Chief Dooley put his hand up to silence him, "I don't like it any more than you do son, but it's her area of expertise. She might be the only one that won't scare anyone away."
"She might need backup, I'll go with her." Sousa said.
"Of course I'm not letting her go alone. Sure Sousa, you go with her." Chief said waving his hand and leaning back in his chair.
An angry Agent Thompson opened the Chief's door and stared at Peggy for a few seconds before storming out of the office. Next was Sousa who smiled and nodded at her before going over to her, "Hey, Chief wants to talk to you in his office."
Peggy gave him a tight smile, "Thank you."
She set down the papers she was "looking at and examining" before walking into Dooley's office and closed the door.
"I've been told you wish to speak with me."
Dooley smiled and gestured to a chair in front of his desk. "Sit."
"We need you to go to Los Angeles on a mission. There's a crummy group of folks out there that are using children to do their dirty deeds. I'm trusting you Carter. This is your last shot. If you screw this up I wash my hands of you."
"Yes, sir."
"Atta girl. Now, as far as we know there is a woman who is in charge. She seems to be the brains behind the whole operation. We don't know what she looks like but she goes by the name Crimson Storm."
Peggy nodded in understanding.
"Carter, can I trust you?"
"Yes, sir. Of course." She smiled.
Dooley sat back in his chair. "I hope so. You're dismissed."
She gave him a nod before returning to her desk. Just as she sat down her phone.
Angie had very exciting news to tell Peggy, she had finally got a call back! Peggy had just sat down at her desk when her phone rang.
"Hello?" Peggy asked.
"Peg, guess what?!"
"Angie? What happened? Is everything alright?"
"Couldn't be better! I got a call back! The job is in Los Angeles but I think I could make it work out."
"Angie that's amazing! I told you that you are made for the stage!"
"I'll be gone for a while though, so that's a bummer."
"How so?"
"I wouldn't be able to see you as much."
"Oh my dear Angie, have I got news for you."
"Well spit it out English, I'm on the clock."
"I too must go to Los Angeles for an assignment."
"You gotta be kidding me! That's great!"
"Indeed it is, love. I will help you pack as soon I get home."
"Oh Peg, this is so exciting!"
"Carter! You can save your love-y dove-y crap for home." Dooley shouted.
"That's the chief. I have to go darling."
"Okay, I love you."
"And I you."