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If I just breathe
Let it fill the space between
I'll know everything is alright
Breathe
Every little piece of me
You'll see
Everything is alright
If I just breathe
Beaudine couldn't help the feeling of dread she felt as she walked up to the techie's lab. Her heart was pumping in her ears, faster and faster with every step she took.
A gentle hand on her shoulder made her look up into the brown eyes of Sam Hanna; probably the most scariest looking person in the world. But he was also the kindest "It'll be okay" he reassured her.
G gave her a tight smile as the younger agent looked over at him "Yeah. Sam's right. I mean, we don't even know if it's the same guy who's killed this person"
Beaudine nodded "I hope not" Because all they were told was that the LAPD had found another body. Not who's, where, or anything that may give them a slightest idea of what they were to expect.
"Agent's Callen, Hanna" Director Vance walked over to Beaudine "Carter" He greeted.
The three agents nodded; slightly stunned that their director had actually flown in from DC to address them.
Sam came to a halt in front of the other dark skinned man "Is this about the body the LAPD found this morning?" He quizzed as he crossed his arms over his chest.
"And is there a reason the rest of the team isn't allowed up here for the moment?" Beaudine butted in.
Leon looked at the agents with a sombre face "It was a child. Seemed to have died the same way as the rest of the victims did" He explained.
The faces of his team had paled immensely. No one had expected a child to be a part of this sick monsters game.
"How old?" G choked out though the lump which had formed in his throat.
"Thirteen" Leon said simply.
Beaudine lowered her head and closed her eyes. It was the same age as her little sister.
"And that's why I brought you three up here" Leon continued "Beaudine...." He looked at the younger NCIS agent. Her breathing sped up "Director" She replied.
"I'm so sorry" He said; placing a hand on her shoulder "But it was Alicia" He said in the most sympathetic tone he could.
Beaudine felt her knees give way as she fell to the floor. Her baby sister was gone.
She felt someone's arms wrapped around her and noticed that Sam and come to sit on one side of her, and G on the other.
Tears were falling down her cheeks. Sobs wracked though her body.
"Does mom know?" She whispered as she looked at her boss.
Vance shook his head "I thought it would be best if one of you told her" He stated.
G looked at his agent "Sam and I can go if you want?" He said as he rubbed small circles on her back.
"No. I- I need to tell her. She needs to hear this from me" Beaudine whispered as she slowly stood up, wiping her tears away.
Leon nodded "If you need anything. Let me know. Agent Hanna. Go with her" he ordered the ex SEAL.
Sam bowed his head once before following Beaudine out the room.
The Director of NCIS turned to Callen "There was something I left out. Didn't think Carter would have wanted to hear it"
G looked at the director with a confused glance "What's that?"
Leon pulled something out of his pocket and handed it to Callen "We found this next to Agent Carter's sister"
G looked at the piece of paper and read it "Wait. Beaudine knows the killer?"
"He seems to know her" Leon responded.
"What are you thinking?" G asked as he handed the note back to the director.
Leon folded up the note and placed it back into his pocket "That maybe these killings have something to do with Agent Carter. Revenge maybe?"
"Revenge? She's only been an agent for 2 years" G protested.
"Well then. I suppose we'll just have to start making a list" And Leon walked out.
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Sam and Beaudine walked up to the large, two story house. It was surrounded by many acres of land. And the driveway seemed to last forever.
"Your mom lives here?" Sam asked in disbelief as the house came into view.
Beaudine looked out the window and slowly nodded her head. Trying to think of what she was going to say to her mom.
Sam hesitantly reached over and placed a reassuring hand upon her own "It'll be okay. We'll catch the bastard that did this to her"
"I'll make him fry" The younger agent mumbled as the car came to a halt outside the house.
Beaudine opened the car door and made her way up the steps; coming to a pause outside the door "I don't think I can do this?" She stated.
Sam once again placed a hand on her shoulder. He hated seeing her this upset. It was true, he had a soft spot for the younger agent. But it was only because she was usually so strong and brave. Never thinking twice about putting herself in danger if it meant saving someone else's life.
Beaudine cautiously raised her shaking hand towards the doorbell and pressed the little white button.
There was silence for a moment before the door opened to reveal a brunette woman, around 50, ; wearing a flowing green dress "Beaudine. What a pleasant surprise. And you've brought company. Come in" She grabbed her daughter's hand and led her into the house.
"Oh; by the way, you wouldn't have happened to have seen or heard from your sister by any chance have you?" Beaudine's mom, Crystal, asked as she lead the two agents into her large marble kitchen.
Beaudine swallowed deep. She knew it was now or never "That's why I'm here mom" She said quietly.
Crystal rolled her eyes and placed her hands on her hips "What has she done now? Got done for D&D? You know, you were never like that at her age" She said as she moved around the counter to put the kettle on.
"Mom. You might wanna sit down" Beaudine said quietly.
This had gotten her mom's attention. Crystal narrowed her eyes and took a seat on one of the stools "What is it darling?"
Beaudine took in a deep breath "She's......" She held back the tears "....She's dead mom. Erm...LAPD found her this morning. She" Beaudine stopped to wipe her eyes "We seem to think she was murdered" She finished in a whisper.
Crystal's cheeks had tears falling down them "You're a liar" She said in a deadly low voice.
Beaudine looked up at her mom; sadness was now replaced with shock "What?"
"You're a liar. You've always been jealous of Alicia. And now you're making up some fucking bullshit about her being dead! Get out!" Crystal shouted.
Tears fell freely down both woman's faces. Sam stood by the door, a little shocked at the scene in front of him.
"Mom" He heard Beaudine say.
"Get out!" Crystal shouted on the top of her lungs.
Beaudine nodded and turned on her heel, walking away. She can't believe her mom would turn her back on her. When they both needed each other the most.
Sam followed her out the door and saw that there was no more tears falling from Beaudine's cheeks. All that showed on her face was anger "I'm gonna make that fucker pay" She swore as she climbed into the car and slammed the door.
Leaving a shocked Sam in her wake.
