We sat in silence in the limousine on the way back to Gallagher. I could tell Cammie was deep in thought as she stared through the window, so I decided not to bother her. To be truthful, I was deep in thought too until Cammie spoke up.

'I did okay, didn't I?' she said softly, as if she was almost afraid to hear the answer. I looked at her.

'Of course, sweetie. You aced it,' I smiled at her, please don't ask...

'You got to watch, didn't you?' Damn. See, I felt awful that I didn't watch, because it is, of course, a milestone in every spy's life. And when their mum isn't there to watch? Well, that has to hurt.

'No, Cam. I'm afraid I had things to do,' I felt so bad saying it and I knew she was hurt even if she hid it well. She just turned to look out the window again.

'Oh. Okay,'

We sat in silence until there was nothing to see outside but the tall stone fences that circle the Gallagher Academy ground. A place that is home to both me and Cammie.

As me and Cammie stepped out of the car, I heard a British voice behind me.

'Tell me everything!' I smiled as I heard Cammie's best friend, Bex, shout at her. Cammie though seemed less enthusiastic. I made my way around the car and towards them.

'Good afternoon Rebecca. I trust you made it back from the airport okay?' I asked her. Then noticed a slight shadow cross her face, despite the bright sun.

'Yes, Ma'am, thank you again for letting me spend the winter holidays with you,' see when your daughter's best friend gets a coded messaged saying that her parents will not be spending Christmas with her, like it or not. You have to help her.

I wrapped my arms around her and whispered, 'you're always welcome with us, sweetheart,'

I pulled away, and looking at both girls, I could see that neither Cammie, a girl who sees one parent most of the time and Bex, who sees both of her parents some of the time, were neither happy with the deal.

I said goodbye then walked away. I need to find Joe to tell him it's a go for Blackthorne. Without thinking I made my way down to the Sub's. Seriously Joe didn't have to eat; I doubt he would emerge from the Sub levels. It worries me sometimes.

Heading down to Sublevel one (it's the nicest) I saw Joe sitting at his desk. I turned on my spy mode and started towards me, he was so absorbed in his work that he didn't notice me. I am also an amazing spy, of course. I was close enough now to see what he was doing. Moving quickly, I swiped the paper he was writing on off him and looked at it. Class plans. Okay, I think Joe is great, but really? That's just too much.

'Hey! That's rude.' Joe shouted. He may be one scary teacher, but when he isn't around his students, he is like a 5 year old boy.

'Really? I just managed to sneak up on the Joe Solomon. And he doesn't realize. What has teaching here done to you?' Joe laughs and stands up.

'Well, maybe I should stop,' I shook my head.

'Now, where would the fun in that be?'

I hugged him, not in that way. He has become more of a brother to me, ever since Matt's... disappearance. When I pulled away I grinned.

'We have a 'go ahead' for Blackthorne,'

'Really? Great, or 'excellent' you might say,' Joe grinned, I laughed at him mocking Dr. Steve.

'Right, I'm going to go up and sort things out for the welcome back dinner, you might want to... oh I don't know... maybe get a life other than living in the sub levels?'

'Again. Rude.'

Sorry it took me a while to update. I haven't been on my computer... so I forget. Anyways, I hope you like it! Review!