Chapter 2-You Again

New Museum of Contemporary Art in NYC-7pm

"I can't believe we are here," Elizabeth Burke said looking around the museum.

Peter, Jones, Diane and Burke follow behind. "Where is Thompson's daughter" Diane said.

"Kramer said she is here since she is one of the new curators," Peter said looking at the crowd.

Vicky's office

"No sign of your uncle yet" RJ said.

"I see, well how do I look" Vicky said putting her shoes on she was wearing a long red dress with an open back.

"Like the new curator" Rj joked as he opened the door for Vicky.

"Wish me luck" Vicky said walking out.

"Our new curator" Ms. Victoria Thompson, an announcer said as Vicky walked downstairs {applause followed}

Neal and Mozzie's mouth's dropped. "What" Jones said.

"That's the girl" Mozzie blurred out as Neal hit his shoulder.

"The one you didn't get her number" Peter said as Elizabeth watched her.

"She's beautiful" Elizabeth said.

Neal watched her greet the press, Kramer approached them. "Victoria" Kramer said as Vicky extended her arm as he tried to hug her.

"Good to see you again agent Kramer" Vicky said forcing a smile.

"She doesn't like Kramer, smart girl" Neal said watching them.

"Well I need to greet guests" Vicky said abruptly.

"Where did you meet her" Peter asked.

"At a party at the Rivington, drinks" Mozzie said {Neal shoots him a glare}

"Like Mozzie said" Neal said watching Vicky.

"You should go and talk to her" Elizabeth said as the group mingled.

"Do you think Drake will try something tonight" Peter asked.

"Room full of people it's possible" Neal said.

"Let's keep our eyes open" Peter said as Vicky approached them.

Neal turns around, "You" Vicky said her eyes widened as Kramer approaches them.

"Victoria you remember Peter Burke don't you" Kramer said.

"Yes I was about to reintroduce myself, I got it" Vicky said quickly smiling at Peter.

"I remember my father used to mentioned your name a lot" she said shaking Peter's hand.

"I hope in a good way" Peter said.

"For the most part" Vicky said looking at Neal.

"This is Neal Caffrey, he's an consultant to the FBI, my wife Elizabeth" Peter said.

"Nice to meet you" Neal said.

"Likewise" Vicky said as Kramer watched their interaction.

"The museum looks wonderful Victoria" Elizabeth said.

"Thank you, art has been a passion of mine since my dad introduced me to it" Vicky said as RJ got her attention.

"Enjoy tonight, excuse me" Vicky said as her and RJ walked around.

"Two of Drake's men to your left pretending to be photographers" RJ said.

"Saw that from the camera's" Vicky said.

"Well my camera's that I bugged around the paintings" RJ said.

"This is a great turnout" he said touching her shoulder.

"It drove Drake out" Vicky said.

"Take in the moment" RJ said as he noticed Neal looking over.

"That is the guy from the other night" he said.

"Yea a consultant for the FBI Neal Cafferty" Vicky said.

"Him, he's a renowned thief, forger, escape artist" RJ said.

"Yea him" Vicky said looking over.

"A Thief" she said.

"Well was now he's this reformed consultant, it's nice to see you around a guy but be careful." RJ said.

"As mice, we didn't know who we were when we met the other night" Vicky said.

"See you at the after party" RJ said as they walked away.

"Who is the guy with Victoria" Kramer said.

"Getting annoyed with this dude" Jones mumbled.

"What did he say" Neal whispered to Mozzie as they watched Vicky and RJ talk.

"He was showing her two guys watching two of the paintings on the left, they were talking about you. RJ saying to be careful" Mozzie said as Neal nodded walking away.

"And I agree with him with her" Mozzi said.

Vicky looks at the Frida Kahlo stature, she smiles. "Beautiful stature" Neal said as Vicky turned around.

"Yes it is, one of our new artist did it" she said.

"You have a knack for discovering new talent" Neal said, Vicky looked over at Kramer watching them.

"Why does Kramer keep looking over here" Vicky said.

"He has issues with me" Neal said.

"My father always thought he turned out to be a tool, well I found out in his journal" Vicky said, Neal chuckled.

"He was right" Neal said tugging her arm as they walked to the balcony.

"That's better" Vicky said.

"Good to formally meet you" Neal said.

"What is the FBI doing here? I'm guessing my uncle called" Vicky said.

"He did concern about Drake, and the opening" Neal said.

"Nice if he would chime me in on it" Vicky said.

"Sounds messy" Neal said.

"You think Drake is planning something" Vicky said.

"Do you" Neal retorted.

"Well yes, daughter of the man he killed now curator of a new museum with priceless art" Vicky said.

"He can't resist" Neal said.

"Not coming from experience" he said waving his hands.

"You're far from Drake" Vicky said.

"Peter is good, he'll get Drake" Neal said.

"Not before I do" Vicky thought, she gave a wry smile.

"I want a rematch on I Declare War" she said smiling.

"You do you?" Neal said, Vicky nodded.

"You look beautiful" he said.

"Thank you" Vicky said an employee motioned for her attention.

"Go ahead" Neal said watching her walk away.

"What was that?" Peter said to Neal.

"What" Neal said.

"Neal please be careful about this" Peter whispered as Kramer watched them.

Vicky looked over at Drake's men near the Frida Stature.

"He's going to take the stature" Vicky thought as the event was closing.

Soho Grand After Party 3 hours later

"Can you stop looking for Vicky! I never seen you like this, like a high school kid" Mozzie said.

"I'm surveying the area" Neal said taking a sip of his whiskey.

"Listen when this is over then pursue her but please Neal" Mozzie said.

"Who said I was pursing her, she's interesting, I'm interesting that is why we talk" Neal said.

"Oh dear" Mozzie said as Kramer approached them.

"Good evening again Agent Kramer" Neal said.

"Focusing on the case I take it" Kramer said.

"As always as are you I assume since you are on probation" Neal said.

"I'm an agent even on probation and you are a con man, always will be" Kramer started to say.

"Oh I'm sorry" Vicky said bumping into him knocking her glass of red wine all over his suit.

"Wow all ruined I guess you need to go clean up and go home" she said trying to help him.

"Yes, I guess" Kramer said annoyed shaking his head.

He looks at Vicky and Neal, "Tough break" Neal said.

"You've been drinking white the whole night, you throw a good drink" he said to Vicky.

"I do what I can" Vicky said, Neal grinned as a teenage girl approached them.

"Vicky!" the curly brown haired girl asked.

"Justine?" Vicky said as the two embraced.

"You grew up" she said.

"This is my cousin Justine, I thought you were in boarding school" Vicky said.

"Long story" Justine said.

"Wait how did you get in here" Vicky said as she spotted her uncle Jack.

"See you two reunited" Jack said approaching them.

"Yea I didn't know Justine was in the city" Vicky said coldly.

'Now you do, I thought her seeing you would be a good influence on her" Jack said starting at his daughter.

"Let's catch up Justine" Vicky said taking her cousin's arm.

Neal and Mozzie look at Jack, who raises his eyebrow at the two women.

"Well first off, how old are you" Vicky said to Justine.

"15 well turning 16 in a few month's. Going to East Side prep after an issue at boarding school" Justine said.

"What issue" Vicky said.

"I told the headmaster's daughter to fuck off, she was out for me because I was a better dancer. Days later she gets me kicked out" Justine said, Vicky started laughing.

"Wow, well I am glad you are in New York now" Vicky said.

"Me too" Justine said.

"Here is my number, you can call me anytime and if you want a place to stay when the Thompson craziness is too much just call" Vicky said rubbing her shoulder.

"Justine, we need to go" Jack said.

"Remember what I said" Vicky said giving her a hug, Justine nodded.

"Take care Victoria" Jack said, Vicky simply nodded.

She sighs looking around, "Where are Drake's men" she thought.

"Looking for someone else" Neal asked.

"Just more crazy relatives" Vicky lied, Neal looked at her.

"Not the best liar" he thought. "I was going to ask you for a dance" he said.

Vicky extended her hand, "What am I doing he's a Fed, a charming, handsome Fed" she thought.

"Leave them" Elizabeth said looking at Peter.

"Neal is two months away from being free, I hope he doesn't risk it" Peter said.

"This is different, there's a spark, reminds me of us" Elizabeth said bringing Peter to the dance floor.

"Taking it all in" Neal said as him and Vicky started to dance.

"You can say that, it's great to be back in New York" Vicky said feeling her heart beat go faster {they pull each other closer}.

"New York, I'm sure missed you" Neal said, Vicky chuckled {the music ended}

Neal looked at her, "Um your coworkers" she said as Peter and Elizabeth approached them.

"That was a nice song" Peter said looking at Neal.

"Yes it was" Vicky said feeling awkward.

"I should see how the other guests are doing" she said walking away.

"See ya" she said.

"See ya?" Peter said, Neal shrugged.

"Hey it's me leave the Lemark at 1 Police Plaza time to send Drake a message" Vicky said on her cell.