A/N: Love how you guys are reacting to this story. Most of you are saying you can't figure out what's gonna happen when it ends, which is good. Because I've been trying to make my stories unpredictable. So, hope I'm succeeding. Anyway, enjoy this one!

Chapter 4: All The Other's Fell

FBI Field Office

Lauren had worked through most of the night, and she was still no closer to tracking down Leo Harris. Or the next three people left on the list. These men weren't making it easy. Her entire floor of colleagues started to clear out for the night, until she was left alone.

Tamsin had even tried to make her go home, but she wouldn't listen. Lauren just told her to go home and get some rest ready for tomorrow. But even Lauren started to get tired as the clock came closer to being late. So, she started to shut her computer down.

She grabbed her blazer, and then her keys before going to her office door to turn out the lights. Only, when she placed her hand over the switch; her office phone began to ring. Who would be calling her at this time? She could've left it; and if it was important they would've left a message.

But something was telling her to answer it. So, she walked back over to her desk and picked up the receiver. "Agent Lewis…" She heard nothing but heavy breathing. "… Look, I don't know who you are but an FBI Agent is the last person you want to crank call. I'm hanging up" she went to put it down.

"Wait!" a man shouted through the phone.

Lauren brought it back to her ear. "Who is this?"

"My name's Leo Harris; I believe you've been looking for me…" He sounded shaky. "… You're probably wondering why I'm calling you. Or rather, how I got your number?"

She was lost for words; the man she was hunting had called her out of the blue. "Actually, right now; I'm wondering why you sound so scared…" she didn't want to spook him. "… Leo, I know you haven't done anything wrong"

"What'd you mean?" he asked.

She sat back down on her chair, wanting to take the time to talk to him. "I'm a Senior Agent; which means I'm authorised to know classified information. Like, how you're just a normal guy; who's being hunted because you know something someone doesn't want you to know. Right?"

"Right…" he took a breath. "… I had a plan to fly outta the country tonight. And I had every intention of following through on it. But, then I met this woman; and she gave me your number. She said you're someone to be trusted. Is she right?"

Lauren closed her eyes, and laughed. That could only be one person. "Let me guess, her name was Bo?" he answered yes. "Yes, she's right. You can trust me. All we want, is to take you somewhere safe until this's all over. Can you tell me where you are?"

"At a Motel on the outskirts of Jersey…" he said. "… At this point, I couldn't care if you did arrest me. I just wanna stop running" he was tired of it.

"After tonight, you won't have to. I promise…" she got the address from him, and wrote it down. "… Sit tight, I'll be there as soon as I can. Everything's gonna be okay Leo" she hung up the phone, grabbing her things once more and running out of the building and to her car.

Leaving a message for Tamsin on her way telling her Partner where she was, hoping she wasn't asleep yet so she could provide back up if she needed.

Sunrise Motel – Jersey State Line

It'd been hours since Bo gave Leo Lauren's number. And instead of being miles a way, like she should've been; she'd followed Leo back to his motel after he left the diner. Not because she wanted to look out for him, but more because she wanted to look out for Lauren if he called her.

Leo's room was on the bottom floor, right opposite to where Bo's car was parked. She grabbed her listening device and jumped into the back seat so not to be detected. As the hours went by, she heard Leo argue with himself about the choice he had to make.

Whether to trust in the stranger he met and call the FBI Agent's number. Or forget all that, and stick to his plan to run.

A few minutes more, and he'd made his decision. Bo heard his call to Lauren. Her ex sounded very eager to get him to safety. Like she knew Lauren would. But now she had another problem; the thugs were watching in their car. And hadn't made a move because of a party going on in the room next to Leo's.

Suddenly, she noticed two men pull up in black Bentley.

That wasn't the kind of car she'd expect to see at a motel on the outskirts of Jersey. And by the way they looked when she saw them; they were thugs. She could spot them anywhere. Whoever her Client was, must've tracked Leo down and now they were here to finish the job.

But how did they know where he was?

Which only added to Bo's confusion; if she was hired to hunt these men and kill them, then why had her Client sent back up? Did they not trust her to get the job done? She kind of wanted to kill Leo now, to prove a point. But then she wouldn't be turning over a new leaf like she wanted.

There were people hanging around outside smoking and drinking and they couldn't risk being seen. Bo couldn't let them hurt Lauren once she got here. So, she started her car again and backed up to the opposite side of the lot. There was a spot upstairs that was under renovation, so she set up shop in an abandoned room.

She armed her sniper rifle, making sure the silencer was secured. She waited by the window, until Lauren came and parked her car in front of Leo's room. She didn't care who these thugs worked for; no one was harming her girl. "I got you" she whispered, looking into the scope ready.

Lauren exited her car, not liking the look of this place whatsoever. But she was armed just in case, and had left Tamsin a message of where to find her in case anything happened. She walked to Leo's room door, turning her head as she smelt something. There were people smoking and drinking outside their room. "Those better be ordinary cigarettes" she said.

One of them laughed, "And what's it to you, legs?" He eyed her up like she was a rack of lamb.

That's why she was so happy to show him her very shiny, Federal badge. "Does this answer your question?" She saw him immediately stop laughing, and choked on what was left of his cigarette. "Put that out, before I put you out…" he dropped the butt, stepping on it. "… Wise decision" she turned back and knocked on Leo's door.

"Are you Lauren?" Leo hadn't opened the door all the way, he poked his eyes through a crack while the chain was still on.

"I am. And you're Leo…" Lauren could see he was scared. "… You've got nothing to be worried about. I'm here alone. To show you, you can trust me" she spoke with a soft tone.

He closed the door, unlatching the chain. Then opened it wider before ushering her inside. "I'm sorry; I just don't know who to trust anymore. I didn't want this, any of this! I just wanna go home, to my family and my friends!" He hid his head in his hands.

Lauren held her hands up, calming him. "I understand all that, Leo. I do. And I would love nothing more, than to take you home. But before I do that; you've gotta help me out with something" she couldn't just give him what he wanted without something in return.

"You mean the information?" He watched her nod. "Well, it's all up here…" he tapped his left temple. "… And I have no problem telling you. But, I want you to promise you'll help me" he wasn't stupid.

She smiled, "You have my word that I'll help you…" she wanted to. "… But, I need to ask something else of you. It has nothing to do with what you know"

"Then what's it about?" He asked.

"Bo…" she said. "… My, friend?" It killed her to say that. "She belongs to a very classified department of the government. No one can know she reached out to you. So, when you tell your story to my bosses, you need to leave her out of it" she couldn't have them knowing about Bo.

Leo didn't quite understand that. But if it wasn't for Bo, he wouldn't be on he road to getting his life back. "Alright…" he nodded. "… I owe her anyway. But, what am I supposed to say? They're gonna ask me how I found you" he knew that much.

But Lauren had an explanation all ready. "I already gave one my business cards to your boss, Daniel Peterson. Just tell them you got my number from him. They won't follow it up" she knew that for a fact.

"So, what now?" He wondered.

Lauren took a seat on one of the chairs by the bed, "Why don't you tell me, how you got caught up in all this mess?" She needed to know, so she pulled a pen and pad from her jacket.

So, Leo told her. He spilled his guts about everything he'd uncovered. Or, stumbled upon; would be a better word to describe it. And she wrote everything down, word for word. When she finally realised what he knew, it was troubling. The people who were after him had everything to lose if this went public. But the one thing he didn't give her, was the name of the person running the show.

The person calling all the shots and ordering the hits. He was saving that until he made a deal. And she was fine with that. It was actually clever.

"Okay, that's good Leo. You've done a really good job…" she smiled at him. "… So, now it's time for me to hold up my end of the deal. Pack your things and I'll take you somewhere safe. After tonight, you won't have to be scared anymore"

Leo just smiled, he was beyond grateful. He went to the bathroom and packed his things, then went for the rest of the room. Suddenly, the door burst open and two men walked right in. "Going somewhere?" One asked.

Lauren had her hand on her hip ready, stepping in front of Leo. "I don't know who you guys are, but you're currently interfering with an ongoing Federal investigation…" she showed them her badge. "… Leave now, before I arrest you for breaking and entering" that was probably the only thing she could make stick.

"You hear that Otis?" The tall one tapped his friend's arm. "This little lady wants us to leave…" they both laughed. "… Listen up, woman! You don't tell us what to do. Currently, we have orders to take that one" he pointed to Leo.

She wasn't going to let them take him, so she drew her gun. Aiming steadily at him, "That's so not happening…" she told him. "… With the week I've had, I'm just dying to shoot someone. By all means; test me!"

"Even if you did take one of us down, the other would get to you and snap your neck within a second. So, let's not pretend who has the most power here…" Otis said. "… Just give us the dweeb" He nodded to Leo.

"Ain't gonna happen!" Lauren wasn't letting go of him.

Bo stood in the abandoned room, looking through her thermal scope. She could see four bodies, two at the north side and two at the south. And since she'd seen her Client's guys enter the room; she knew which was which. And just as they were about to step towards Lauren; she fired two silenced piercing rounds through the window of the room. "You are welcome" she smiled to herself, then dismantled her rifle.

One second, Lauren was about to be attacked by two men. And the next, their blood splattered over the carpet as they fell to the floor. Dead. She turned to Leo, "Stay down! Don't move!" She held her gun high, running out of the room. When she got outside, she saw no one on either side.

Looking at the window, she noticed the direction the shots came from. So she followed it, and sure enough; she was met with Bo's sexy smile from across the lot. She'd been watching the whole time; she saved her life. Before Lauren could even go after her, Bo got in her car and sped off.

Taking a minute, she called her team. "It's Agent Lewis; I need back up and forensics at my current location. Sunrise Motel, located ten minutes away from the New Jersey state line. Also send other Agents to handle the situation. I've got two victims of a shooting; shooter's whereabouts unknown" she ended the call.

Leo walked out of the room, "Can we leave now?"

She turned to him, "Yeah, we can. This's my car; let's go" she gestured to her vehicle, then helped home with his bag before driving off together.

FBI Field Office - Later

When Lauren got back, she left Leo in the interrogation room with a drink and a bite to eat, telling him someone would be in shortly to get an official statement from him. She walked onto her floor, and was met with a round of applause by her team.

She didn't expect anyone to be back here this late. But apparently when she called it in; they wanted all hands on deck. Tamsin was the first to give her a hug. "Good job Lo! Proud of you. Sorry I was a no show by the way; I passed out as soon as I got home" work exhausted her.

Lauren didn't expect such gratitude, it was just a regular collar. Only, Leo wasn't a criminal. "Don't sweat it. After the week we've had I didn't expect anything less. Plus, I was just doing my job…" she walked away, going to her office where Director Walters was waiting for her. "… Sir" she gave him a nod.

"I'd say I'm shocked; but who're we kidding?" He chuckled, "I knew you could do it Lauren. You have all the capabilities of becoming an outstanding SAC. If you can find the other men like this, the job's as good as yours"

"To be honest, Sir; I didn't actually do anything. He called me. I left my business card with his employer and he must've talked to him. Either way, I'm glad he's here safe and sound" she really was.

He nodded, "Yes, I hear there was a shooter. Did you happen to get a look at them?"

This was where she should've told him, Yes; she did see her and her name's Bo and she also happens to be her ex. But this was real life and she couldn't take the risk. So she lied through her teeth.

"No, I didn't…" Lauren shook her head. "… But, I'm not complaining. If it wasn't for the shooter taking out those goons; both Leo and I would be dead" she was grateful to Bo for protecting her. Considering she never gave her much of a reason to.

"Hero, or not; we can't dismiss the fact that someone was watching you. And probably followed you there. I'm worried for your safety" he didn't know what to think.

And Lauren knew what was coming now that he thought that. "Sir, I assure you; I'm fine. I'd know if someone was following me" she didn't know if that was a hundred percent true; but she liked to think so.

"Not if they're skilled in stealth…" he said. "… Look, just go home; rest, recuperate. Let me sweep your office for any bugs; just to be safe" he wasn't taking no for an answer.

And Lauren couldn't argue with him. "Alright. What about Leo? What'll happen to him?" She promised she'd help him.

Director Walters took a calming breath. "He'll be moved to a safe house for his protection. And have the finest Agents watching over him. He'll be kept safe. You did good Lauren; now go home. That's an order" he winked at her, then left the office.

He needed to speak to Leo personally to retrieve the information he knew. But Director Walters now had a lot of meetings to attend thanks to Leo being brought in. It was going to take time for him to find a moment to talk to him. Being at a Safehouse was the best place for Leo to wait until then.

Watching him leave, Lauren whispered; "Ten four" she knew when she wasn't needed. Plus, she needed a drink. So, she picked up her things once more and left the building.

Cigar Club

Bo had to have a drink before she went back to see Trick. He'd been calling her as soon as she left the Motel. It couldn't have been a coincidence that he started hounding her right after she shot those men. So, she stopped by a liquor store and drank her nerves away with an expensive bottle of scotch.

She had a very high metabolism though, so she could still drive. Her vision was a little blurry, but she was good. When she entered the Club, Trick was standing outside his office door. "A word?" He wasn't happy with her, that was his way of giving a warning. He turned around to walk back into his office.

Having no other choice, Bo followed him. "Is there a problem?"

"Have a seat…" he sat down on his own chair, gesturing to the others. But Bo just stood there, "… I insist!" He really wasn't happy. He waited until Bo was seated, "I had a very unexpected phone call from one of our Client's guys, earlier" he began.

"Oh?" Bo acted dumb. As far as he was concerned, she didn't know anything.

He nodded. "Apparently, two of their men did your job for you. They found Leo Harris, but when they went to retrieve him; they were met with a female FBI Agent. A blonde one. Ring any bells?" He got no answer from her. "But it didn't end there. According to the Client, their men were shot down before they could deal with Leo Harris"

That struck Bo as a little odd. "If they were shot down; how'd the Client know about the Agent?" She asked.

"They were wearing hidden cameras. And since they saw everything unfold; they have now added another name to your list…" he handed Bo a picture. "… And if you don't follow through on it this time; it's going to be very bad for your health"

Bo looked at the picture, it was one of Lauren. When the Client saw her on their henchmen's camera, they must've ran her face. Now they knew who she was, and they were sending Bo to kill her. Again. "Is that a threat, Trick?" She looked at him, eyeing him cautiously.

"Not from me…" Trick would never. "… I'm just repeating what the Client's spokesperson told me. Obviously, they don't know of your history with Lauren. So, you're gonna have to figure this out. I don't think there's anything I can tell you that'll make any difference"

She shook her head, "You're right, there's not. And you know I can't go through with this, just like last time. I killed a Client to protect her before; I don't have a problem doing it again…" her choice was clear. "… I think this's the part where I hand in my resignation" she stood from her chair.

As did Trick, "Bo, please think about this" he didn't want her doing anything hasty.

"I don't need to think about it Trick…" she told him. "… She's more important than all this. She always was. And if I have to kill every last slime-ball in this city to protect her, then that's what I'm gonna do. I never thought I'd be saying goodbye to you though" she chuckled sadly.

Trick stepped closer to her, "Neither did I. There's not much I can do to help you with this, as you well know. But, I can; give you a head start…" he told her to wait a second, then went to his wall safe. Opening it up, he picked up a pile of cash and threw them into a bag. "… Consider it your severance pay" he handed the bag to her.

Bo looked inside the bag, she didn't even want to know how much was in there. But she appreciated the help. "Thanks Trick. Do me a favour and transfer the funds from my bank account into a hidden one. I can't afford to be tracked if I use it"

"Of course, I'll use our secure line to let you know when it's all done…" he had set up a secure line for him and Bo to contact each other if ever anything went wrong. Only they knew about it, so only they could use it. "… For what it's worth; this is the person your Father would be proud of. He taught you honour, and you have that in spades"

She didn't know what else to do but hug him, "I'm gonna miss you Trick…" she whispered in his ear. "… I don't know if I'll ever be back but, I'm gonna miss seeing you every day. You've been an Uncle to me, and a second Father in a lot of ways. You have no idea, what you mean to me" she shed a tear.

This was really hard for her.

And it was for Trick too. "I think I do…" he pulled back from her, "… And the feeling's mutual. Now, you need to find Lauren; and warn her" that was important.

But Bo was already one step ahead of him. "I'm hoping if I can just neutralise the threat to her then I won't have to. Then she can live her life, and I can live mine. Somewhere far from here, maybe go back to China for a bit. Maybe stay for more than twenty-four hours this time" she did miss it there.

"Do whatever you have to do" Trick said.

"I know you don't like breaking the confidentiality rule, but I need the Client's name if I'm gonna find them before they find Lauren. So, care to help a girl out?" She had to find them, and take care of them before they got to Lauren. And they'd do much worse.

Trick sighed, he couldn't help her with this. "That's the thing Bo, I've never actually spoken to them directly. Just through other people. I don't have a clue who they are" he saw her face.

Bo rubbed her face, this was great. "So, I'm walking blind. Okay…" she got a grip. "… The only way for me to find them without a name; would be to tail one of their men until he returns home. If they're after Lauren right now; then they'll be shadowing her. That's where I'll start"

"Remember to be vigilant" Trick said.

She laughed. "Is there any other way to be?" She couldn't remember a time where she wasn't watching her back. She threw the bag over her shoulder and bid Trick a final farewell. Then walked out of the Club, with her head held high.

But before she took off for good, she wasn't going to leave without her most prized possession. She walked outside and to the garage next door. Opening it up, she saw her baby. Her 1969 Jet Black, Ford Mustang. It was a beautiful vehicle. One she never used, only for when she planned on leaving. Which was today.

She grabbed the keys from the hook in the wall, and threw her stuff in the car. When she turned the keys in the ignition, the sound of the engine humming made her smile. "Alright old girl, it's you and me now" she tapped the steering wheel, put the car into gear and then drove off.

Louis' Jazz Club

When Director Walters ordered her to go home, Lauren thought she'd go to her favourite Club instead. After almost getting killed, she decided she was in desperate need for a strong drink. The house band was still going, but the music was slow and calming instead of loud and lively like earlier.

She was finishing her second Mint Julep. She thought she'd try something a little different. "Another one when you're ready Pat" she pushed her empty glass towards the bartender. She'd been coming here so long now, they all considered themselves friends.

"Maybe you should slow it down a bit Lauren…" Pat poured her another. "… Just a friendly suggestion" he smiled, handing it back to her.

"I appreciate the sentiment, but after the day I've had you'd understand. Trust me!" She sipped it, and as she turned her head after hearing the door open. She saw Bo walking in. "Oh, you've gotta be kidding me!" She moaned to herself, dropping her head on the bar.

Bo knew she'd find her here. And it was important that no one else had. She stepped closer to the bar, "Look, I know I'm the last person you wanna see right now; but we've gotta—"

"You know, you are like a stubborn stain; that no matter how much bleach I own, I cannot get rid of you! Actually, that's a perfect example. You are, a stain on my life!" Lauren laughed to herself, drinking again.

All Bo could do was roll her eyes at what she was saying. It wasn't anything she didn't expect. "Yeah well, this stain..." she pointed a thumb to herself. "… Saved your life a couple hours ago. Don't forget that"

"I wish I could forget you" Lauren closed her eyes, exhaling.

Bo was going to pretend she didn't hear that. So, she hopped on the stool next to Lauren's and ordered a double bourbon from the bartender. "Well, I'll be leaving town soon. So, you may just get your wish" she took the drink from him and knocked it back, ordering another.

"Let me guess; got another person to kill?" Lauren turned to her with a fake smile. "Tell me, are you an 'On Call' Assassin? Or, is it whoever's paying the most?" She never really understood how it went.

Laughing, Bo bowed her head. "I suppose I should be thankful you're asking questions, instead of blaming me for whatever's gone wrong in your life. Whether you believe me or not; I never wanted things to go this way"

"Things were destined to go this way, from the moment you accepted that hit on me!" Lauren could never feel anything but betrayal when she thought about that time.

"You're right, I started this…" Bo took full responsibility. "… But, in this case; I am actually here for innocent reasons. Care to hear them?" She asked her.

Caving, Lauren turned to her and nodded. "Alright Bo, tell me what's so important" she had her full attention. Until she said something that pissed her off; then Lauren would be leaving.

"I don't think your heart's in it, but I'm gonna talk anyway…" Bo just had to warn her. "… Those men I shot earlier? They work for my former Client, who's now put a bounty on your head. He saw your face because they were wearing hidden cameras. Lauren, you're not safe anymore"

This was so not how she pictured her night ending. "So, you're telling me; there're now people coming after me?" Her ex nodded. "Is that why you're here? To kill me, again?"

"Actually, it's the opposite…" Bo said. "… The guy I was working for; added another name to my list. Yours. But I declined, just like I did three years ago. I killed Luca because he wanted you dead. Even if it meant me being hunted by his goons for the rest of my life. When it comes down to choosing my job, or you; I'll always choose you" she placed a hand on hers.

Lauren took a sharp intake of breath, she'd missed that feeling. "So, you just came to warn me huh?" She brushed her off. "Or are you fishing for a thank you for today?"

Bo shook her head with a smile, "Actually, I came to ask you to leave the city with me…" she watched Lauren's expression turn shocked. "… I know, it seems far-fetched. But, ever since that day three years ago; I've done nothing but think about the kind of life we could've had together"

"What life, Bo?" Lauren frowned at her. "I'm a Federal Agent; you're an Assassin. My job is to arrest people like you. Not run off into the sunset. And you say you've turned down this job, but what happens when you get another? One that pays good?"

"There won't be one…" Bo replied. "… I've made enough money to see me into the next life. Believe me. I'm out for good this time. And who says we have to be anything other than what we are? Before you were an Agent, and I was; this. We were just people. Normal people with hopes and dreams. If I recall correctly, you had a few of those too" she remembered Lauren telling her about them before.

Lauren scowled at her, "Don't"

This proved that Bo knew her, better than anyone. Even though they only dated for under a month; they had a connection like no other. "Don't what?" She leaned closer to her. "Hmm? Don't offer you a way out of this miserable life of yours? You think you're happy in that job Lauren, but you're not"

"You don't know anything about me..." Lauren turned away from her, finishing her drink. "… And you never will!" She placed some cash on the bar to cover her tab and then left in a huff.

Bo chuckled, picking up her second bourbon. "God, she's hot when she's mad!" She loved seeing Lauren's scowl. It was sexy.

A/N: Looks like Lauren's being a little stubborn. Can wear her down? Catch you back here on Saturday for another chapter. Remember to get all your follows and reviews in. Thanks!