This takes place after Now You See Me 2 so it does have some spoilers. Please be aware.
Daniel Atlas was a creature of habit, it couldn't be helped sometimes with little things. One of these habits was his desire for an early afternoon cup of coffee from the little coffee shop every day unless he was busy. Katey knew this since she worked there for the last few weeks and built a repertoire with the young man. On this day though, Katey was not behind the desk but rather sitting at one of the little tables outside sipping on a tea.
Katey watched as Daniel went in as she smirked to prepare herself. Pulling out her own phone, Katey reviewed her appearance again to make sure her hair was smooth. Katey stood up in time to smooth out the knee length skirt before walking so she could follow David as he left. Taking a deep breath, Katey sped up.
"Uh- uh excuse me?" she called out, while waving her hand. David looked back before tilting his head to look at her.
"Yes?" Daniel questioned as Katey smiled. She was happened that he didn't seem to recognize her with the wig and make up.
"I know this is crazy, but I am like a huge fan of yours." She began the higher voice tickling her throat but knowing that stroking Daniel's ego was the best thing possible to make him warm up. "I loved your trick with making the rain move up. You are such an idol." Katey continued as she smiled warmly.
"Why thank you, and you are?" Daniel asked, the smug smile appearing on his face with his chest puffing up.
"Oh my name is Susan." Kately smoothly lied, before she batted her eyes. "Okay, I know this is crazy but I was wondering if you could possibly help me meet your friend Dylan?" Katey watched as Daniel smoothly placed his phone in back pocket before sighing and looking at her.
"Well, Susan, I don't think I can do that, since we all rather like our privacy and if I take one fan, then the rest will flock." Katey fought the urge to smirk as she pouted her lips.
Glancing up at Daniel, she gave him a small smile. "Okay, that's completely understandable. Just one thing more please?" Katey responded before she stepped forward.
"What?" Daniel asked as Katey took the opportunity to step forward with one hand going on his lower back and the other on the back of his neck as she brought her lips to connect with hers. With this distraction, her hand slid down and gave Daniel's butt a squeeze. With the shock, he lurched forward and Katey's quick fingers took his phone from him and slid it in her pocket.
Pulling away slowly, Katey smiled. "There we go." Taking a step back, Katey pulled out a business card which she slid into the front pocket of Daniel's shirt before turning to walk away. If she was correct, she'd have about a minute before Daniel clued into what was going on. Slipping down the next side street, Katey removed her jacket and put it on the trashcan before moving to remove the knee length wrap skirt revealing a mini skirt underneath. Taking both, with the cellphone still in her bag, Katey pulled a large purse out of the trash bin that she shoved them in. Glancing behind her, Katey removed the auburn wig and stuffed it into the trash before she walked away. From the hoodie that was originally under her jacket, Katey put her phone to her ear.
She pretended to be on the phone as Katey pulled her hair out of the small ponytail it was in. Slipping a hand into her purse, Katey pulled out a make-up wipe while walking to remove all the make-up used to contour her face. Satisfied with the transformation, Katey began talking aloud to the phone.
"I don't know why he would do such a thing to you Jess." She spoke into the phone, glancing back to see Daniel running down the little road. Katey saw him as she raised an eyebrow. "Jess… you will not call him back, you hear me?" Daniel ran past before cursing and looking at Katey.
"Hey!" he called over to Katey. Katey looked at him before she whispered in the phone.
"Just hang on for a moment Jess." Covering the microphone, Katey looked at Daniel. "What's up?" Katey asked as she walked towards him a bit.
"Did you see a woman run past here? Auburn hair, long skirt and dark jacket?" Daniel asked as Katey nodded.
"Yeah, she went up and turned left I think. Seemed to be in a rush." Katey responded as Daniel groaned before running that way, shouting a thank you.
Katey smirked before following down the street and taking a right. Hopefully he'd be able to figure out the clue on the card.
Daniel was angry as he leaned against the wall, trying to slow down his heart. Someone stole his phone by kissing him. At first he was flattered that a pretty little thing like her was fawning of him solely. Heck, part of him was touched that this Susan woman took the shot kissing him and that did distract Daniel for a good few minutes. Which made him not realize right away that his phone was missing and gave Susan enough time to get away. Kicking a rock near his feet, Daniel made his way back to the headquarters.
He walked slowly back and up all the steps, grumbling the whole time. The more that Daniel thought about it, the worse of a mood he got in. He finally reached the front door before pushing it open and slamming it shut. Daniel made his way to the table ahead of him as he threw down the business card.
Merritt looked at Daniel as he raised an eyebrow. "What's put you in a sour mood, was your coffee made with milk instead of cream?"
Daniel's eyes moved to glare at Merritt as he snapped. "No, but I had what I thought was a fan girl come talk to me and asked to meet with Dylan. Then kissed me and stole my phone!" Taking in a deep breath, Daniel pointed to the business card, he added. "And the only lead I have is the business card for a 'Susan Storm-Richards' which is probably a fake name."
Dylan who was on a sofa nearby, reading some papers glanced over with a raised eyebrow as Merritt burst into laughter. "Susan Storm-Richards? As in The Invisible Woman?" He continued to chuckle as Daniel huffed and threw up his arms.
"I guess so." Daniel took a deep breath before mumbling. "Wait, invisible woman?" Standing up quickly, Daniel moved towards the kitchen and threw open the end drawer as he began to dig until he pulled out the light he wanted. Taking the ultraviolet flashlight, Daniel shone it on the business card as words formed on it. The cursive handwriting was neat and smoothly written. Daniel scrunched up his nose as he mumbled aloud. "Meet tonight at 7pm at Daniel's favourite coffee shop. Bring Dylan. Call to confirm – K" Daniel looked up to Dylan as he read it aloud for him. Before shutting off the light.
"Well, what do you think we should do?" Daniel asked Dylan. Dylan took the time to walk over so he could inspect the card as he flipped the card over. Grabbing the flashlight, Dylan shone the light on it as he saw the words. "Remember Katherine Jones?" Dylan's face fell into a frown as the wrinkles appeared on his face showing the years and stress on him.
"I think we should go." Dylan said as he set both the card and the light on the table. "Have the others nearby though.
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Katey sat at the table, in preparations for Dylan and Daniel. She was anxiously picking at her nails as she waited. Maybe getting there an hour and a half early was not the best idea- especially when she drank at least three cups of coffee since then. Katey was relieved at least that they were coming. Katey could see in the corner Jack and Lula trying to be discreet as they watched. Merritt was sitting at one of the tables outside. Katey smirked into her cup as she glanced at the phone on the table in front of her. The phone began to ring as Daniel and Dylan entered the coffee shop. Both men walked over to her as she sat down.
Daniel looked at Katey in confusion, glancing over to the counter and back at her. Katey smiled at him as she pushed the phone over to Daniel before looking at Dylan as he slipped his phone into an inner pocket. "I'm glad my hint wasn't too difficult." Katey said, trying to break the awkward silence as her fingers began to drum on the folder on her lap.
"Why exactly did you want to speak to me and not just Daniel?" Dylan immediately asked as Katey smiled softly.
"Well, Daniel was the one I found easiest to connect with but the main point of this is about you Mr. Rhodes… Mr. Shrike?" Katey said before she handed over the folder as she watched him. Dylan reviewed the folder a couple times as the three sat in an awkward silence. Unable to handle it anymore, Katey looked at Daniel. "No hard feelings for me kissing you earlier?" she asked
"Why would I have hard feelings about that?" Daniel questioned as Katey shrugged.
"Since I used it to grab your phone." Katey smirked a moment. "I mean, if you were expecting it I bet you'd actually be a decent kisser."
"I'll have you know I am a great kisser," Daniel challenged as he leaned on the table. "I think you could stand to learn a thing or two about it. The main surprise was you suddenly did it."
Katey rolled her eyes. "Still worked though." Deciding to leave the subject, Katey looked at Dylan.
"Well?" she questioned, letting out a breath she didn't realized she had been holding. Dylan took a moment as he looked at Katey.
"You certainly brought a lot of evidence, but I would like to conduct my own research first to verify this." Dylan said as Daniel glanced over trying to peek into the folder.
"Verify what?" Daniel questioned as Dylan glanced to Daniel, before Katey.
"That Miss Katey Jones is my daughter."
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