Jamie's pov

I could not wait for tomorrow, when my college friends were to arrive and stay for a week. This was going to be so much fun, just like back in the old college days. Mason, Aaron, Byron, Zach, Logan, Ben, Ashton, Blake, Zander, Luke, Billy and Mase. Oh, I was already planning some awesome things for us to do; some old antics, some new; for a bit of nostalgia but also for new beginnings.

I was off duty, enjoying the view of Central Park and lost deep in my thoughts, both of the past and the near future to come with the break of dawn when I am rudely and suddenly snapped out of my reverie by someone catching me in a choke hold from behind. No cop would do this, for it was illegal, so my first instinct is to grab the person's arms to pry them away from my throat; expecting to come face to face with a future collar on that Friday night. However, I was wrong, for I came face to face with ever so familiar green eyes and black hair, goofy grin shading off a few years of his age. I smiled, hugging the person before me "Mase!"

Returning the embrace, my best friend and roommate from college grinned "Jamie! I heard you left the suit and put on the blue. I'm happy for you, how are you liking it?"

I grinned "Thanks. I'm loving it. Danny busts my chops about it every now and then, but- actually, let me rephrase that. Every now and then, Danny DOESN'T bust my chops about it."

We both laughed at that true statement and I went on "But I love it and my TO is amazing; and I just feel that this is where I should be. How about you? How's your law firm going?"

He smiled "We're doing pretty well, in the top ten list of Prosecutors offices in San Diego." I smiled "Nice! And when am I getting the wedding invite to celebrate you and Lela?" he blushed, giving me a playful glare "Not just yet, we've been dating a year! How about you? I know things went wrong with Syd, but is there a new girl in your life?"

I shook my head "Not yet."

I saw this Cheshire cat grin slowly creep on his face and I knew he was planning something, and not something good. He began "I know! I can set you up with-" I cut him off "Finish that with speed dating or blind dating and I WILL have you arrested." Though my poker face was intact, he knew I didn't intend to carry out the threat, which just made us burst out laughing again. It was so great to be around Mason again and I could not wait until the rest of the gang got here tomorrow.

*meanwhile at 1PP, Frank's pov*

I was reading over a statement Garrett had written when I heard a knock on the door; revealing Agent Baker. I gave her my full attention at once "Yes, Baker?"

She looked at me and informed "Detective Reagan is here and he needs to talk to you about a case he needs help with." I was about to tell her I should not interfere with an ongoing investigation; and I think she read my mind, for she went on "It's a family matter."

As soon as those words came out of her mouth, I became nervous, swallowed, and replied "Send him in."

Danny's pov

As soon as I walked in and saw my Dad, I wanted to cry. Normally, that's not me; but I knew what I had to tell him, and what trouble Jamie was in. Our Jamie. His youngest son. My little brother. I did not know if I could do it. Before my legs staged a mutiny against me, I quickly sat down; which, along with my demeanor and the use of the terms 'family matter' only made the PC more anxious. I took a deep breath and decided to just blurt it out, hoping he would not have a heart attack. I opened my mouth to speak, quickly finding out my throat was as dry as the desert. I drank a cup of water and looked at my father

"Jamie's friends came this morning instead of tomorrow, as a surprise for him. Problem is, so did Kyle Manning. You know, the creepy grade grubber perfectionist psycho they outranked."

Frank's pov

I nodded, not sure where this was headed, but knowing I was not going to like it. Not by a long shot. Danny went on, rubbing his face tiredly with one hand "Kyle is on a mission to kill all who outranked him. A vendetta, so to speak." I spoke "Then get him before he can."

My eldest sighed "Problem is, he already killed most of them." As those words sunk in, I could feel tears glistening my eyes. Jamie's friends were like my own kids, and Jamie is mine and Mary's youngest... he couldn't... he can't... I asked, unable to breathe "Jamie...?" Danny shook his head "He and Mason Smythe are the only two left. I ordered protection for them and house arrest with you and Pops. Last I know they were at Central Park."

I sunk back into my chair, limp with relief. My son was alive. Now, the not so fun part. Giving Jamie and Mason house arrest for their protection and telling them about their friends. I was NOT looking forward to either of those events.