The Monster

Nicknames are well earned. Jack's past comes back to haunt him. The team tries to help the stubborn Jack, but will they be too late?

Author's Note: First off I love the new macgyver show. Mainly because I love George Eads and anything he's in. I really like Jack Dalton. I ship Jack and Diane so hard. I did not like the romance between Jaxk and Sarah. Just my opinion. Second, I am working on my other stories too. I swear! Anyway please read and review.


Phone Home

Jack had worked up the courage to ask Diane out. She agreed. Jack had done some soul searching recently. He was trying to figure where to bring his life. Jack knew he often got caught up in the what ifs in life. Jack had some long talks with his father and both came to the same conclusion. Diane was good for him. She represented the calm sea in his chaotic world. Jack knew it would be no easy task but she was worth it.

Jack had got decent tickets for some comedy show. They seemed to be having a good time. She laughed as they both clapped. Jack remember that when they were first together they laughed a lot. It was great. As there hands fell back to the armrest she let her hand fall on his. He gave it a light squeeze as he brought it to his mouth kissing it.

The night did not end with just a show. Jack knew that Diane probably had a book full of questions for him, and wanted to level the playing field. So he decided only the nicest restaurant would do. Jack thought if he could just over load her with charm that it would make it easier. Jack pulled out her chair and sat across her.

"Did you like the show?" Jack asked smiling.

"It was very funny." She said smiling. Jack smiles but Diane put the menu down staring at him.

"What?" Jack said with a nervous laugh.

"I know what you are trying to do." She answered leaning forward on the table.

"Is it working?" Jack joked.

"If we are really going to do this I need you to be honest and I need some answers." Jack put his menu down and smiled at her.

"Okay, shoot."

"What do you do?"

"I'm apart of team that gathers intelligence. I run security for the team, my job is to protect them on the missions."

"And Riley?"

"She does cyber security. You know, computer mumbo jumbo..." He laughed as he sipped his drink. "I can't go into much detail, and I'm sorry. I'd tell you everything if I could."

"And what about when we were together?"

"I worked for the CIA. I worked with them while I was in the service and once I retired out I already had secured a job with them." Jack confessed.

They shared some wine, and caught up over a decent meal. It was like they never missed a beat. While Diane was worried for Riley but for Jack too. She blocked the thoughts from her head and enjoyed herself. She knew Jack had trouble saying how he felt but would rather show them. Diane could not deny the fact that she was having a good time. She had not laughed this much or hard in a while. They shared a piece of cheesecake and then Jack drove her home.

"So, this is it? At least Riley put you up somewhere nice." Jack said looking at the apartment complex.

"I took a job as a secretary at a local doctors office. It pays well, but I wanted to be close to Riley even if she's half way across the world fighting cyber terrorists." She teased.

"It's nice. This is a good neighborhood."

"Come on," she said holding the door open for him. Jack followed. The apartment was truly a nice building with a decent amount of surveillance.

Diane's apartment was just as he imagined. The smell brought back so many memories of better times. It was a faint mix of vanilla, and lavender. Jack felt like a bloodhound knowing he could recognize that smell anywhere. Her apartment was very tidy, as he remembered she was cleanly which led to most of there fights.

"Can I get you anything?" Diane asked showing him a beer bottle as she opened her own.

"Yes, thanks." He said taking the beer. He followed her to the couch. "I had a lot fun tonight."

"Me too." She said as the pair shared an awkward silence with smiles. He smiled as he moved closer. Her smell was enticing. "Jack..." She giggled as he closed the gap between them.

"I wanna kiss you, Diane." Jack exclaiming as they both smile.

"Well then..." She whispered touching his face.


The next morning Diane rolled over waking realizing that her partner was missing. As she lifted her head up she could hear Jack quietly arguing with someone. She saw some of his clothes still laying on the floor. Jack was getting louder but she could not make out what he was saying. Diane put on her robe and followed his voice.

"Well, tell me what happened? Okay... I um... I'll see what I can do... Bye." Jack said hanging up squeezing his phone.

"Jack..." Diane said Jack turned and faked a smile. He had his pants on from the night prior and no shirt. Jack handed her a cup of coffee.

"I made you a coffee. I think I made it the way you like it." He said with a mix of emotions.

"Is everything alright?" She asked.

"Yeah, that was just work stuff. I have to go."

"Oh..."

"I'm sorry. Thank you for coming out with me last night. I had a great time. I'd love to take you out again when I get back... If that's okay?" He asked smiling wide.

"I'd like that." She smiled. Jack pulled her into a hug. Hugs like this one were a rarity. Jack kissed her forehead as he took his shirt and left.

Jack hurried home. He dumped out his gym bag and began packing. Jack was not sure how long he was going to gone for and did not know what to pack. His confusion led to anger. Jack began looking for an old address book. He cursed under his breath at his own organization skills. Jack's phone rang again.

"Liz, what's going on?"


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