Illusions in Las Vegas
Author: DelphieKat
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Rating: PG-13
Classification: Investigation / Drama
Spoilers: The Newlywed Game and The Gambler
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters, they belong to PAX and PebbleHut Production. I just borrowed them for my own entertainment – and yours too, I hope.
Summary: Jack and Sue are undercover in Las Vegas to investigate a money laundering operation.
Author's Notes: Many thanks to my beta, Aerogirl. As always, you're amazing.
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"After you, Darling," Jack offered, as he stepped ahead of Sue to hold the elevator doors for her.
"Thank you, Honey," she replied with a wry smile. "Always a gentleman… Sweetheart."
Jack bent his head to hide his grin and mentally braced for the next round. "That's just me, Babe."
She smacked him hard on the arm. "Babe? Sounds like you picked me up in a bar. You better find something else, Sparky."
"Hey, remember," Jack countered, entering the bullpen, "we did meet in a bar, with the help of a few friends. You've already forgotten our first date, Sweet Thing?"
Leaving Sue no time to answer, Bobby walked by them both, grinning like the Cheshire cat. "Aren't they cute, uh?" he asked Tara, pointing his thumb in Jack's direction.
"We still have to put up with this for a whole week?" Myles asked, hanging his beige coat on the clothes-peg. "This undercover operation better be worth it."
Dimitrius entered the bullpen and patted the blond agent on the shoulder. "Don't worry, Myles. With a little help from our friends in Las Vegas, Jack and Sue should be able to prove that Steve Pearson has a very personal way of changing the face value of a dollar bill…"
Tara chimed in. "According to our intel, Pearson has a soft spot for newlyweds. He considers them easy prey. Their cover story worked well in the past, and Garrett thought it'd be a good idea to use it again."
Jack walked by Sue and hugged her with one arm, facing the group. "So my wife and I are spending our honeymoon in Sin City, with the intention of spending a fair amount of money in Pearson's hotel and casino resort."
Sue raised her head, just like she'd suddenly remembered something. "Lucy, Pearson's hotel is not animal-friendly, no matter how hard we've tried. Will you take care of Levi for a few days?"
"Of course," she replied with a smile, scratching the dog on the top of his head. "It's going to be you and me, buddy."
Approaching from behind, Bobby draped his arms over Jack and Sue's shoulders and leaned in to whisper into his friend's ear. "And remember, Jack. This is just another undercover investigation…"