A/N: Here's the next chapter. Thanks to all that have been reading. You'll be seeing some people from Port Charles in the next chapter. I hope to have it ready for you soon. Happy Reading and reviews do make a girl happy. So drop a line or two.
Mac recognized the voice right away of his brother Robert. At first Mac was happy to hear from Robert since it had been such along time since he had heard from him but then it dawned on him that it wasn't a coincidence that Robert called him.
"Robert?! Can I assume that you aren't just calling to say hello? You must have heard about the shooting?" Mac asked.
"Well I have missed you little brother, but you're right. This is about business more than pleasure. The WSB and the FBI both want in on this case." Robert said.
"So you're back with the WSB now?" Mac asked.
"Yeah, they made me an offer I couldn't refuse." Robert laughed.
"Look Robert, I appreciate the help on this but I think my department can handle this. We don't need outside help on this one." Mac said.
Robert sat up in the chair of his nice corner office at the WSB. He knew this wasn't going to be an easy phone call with Mac but he needed to make Mac understand what was going on. This was bigger than Port Charles.
"Mac, I know how fine your department is. Remember, I used to be Commissioner way back when. Frankly Mac, your going to need the help. This is way over your head. You have no idea what you are dealing with here." Robert said.
Mac looked over to Lucky and excused himself while he moved away to talk Robert in a quieter area.
"Robert, what aren't you telling me here? Was this a hit? And what do you mean this is over our heads? Look, if you want in on this then I want some answers." Mac said.
"There is no I want in on this. That's what I have been trying to tell you. We are taking over this case. It's now in our hands. The feds wanted to cut you out but I convinced them to keep you and your men in the loop here. There is task force being created and they are on there way to Port Charles now. We're calling it Operation Take Down. Members to the task force will be at Port Charles Airport in about three hours." Robert said.
"I'm not happy about this Robert. I don't like someone coming in and telling my men and I what to do in our city!" Mac said.
"Would you take the cotton out of your ears little brother. I just said that we are working with you. No one is trying to take this investigation away from you. I made sure to let them know that this is a joint task force." Robert said.
"You still haven't answered my question Robert. What. Aren't. You. Telling. Me?" Mac asked. He was really starting to upset with being left in the dark.
"When my people arrive they will give all that we have Mac. All I can tell you even on this secure line is that these people are very dangerous and that we have been watching them for some time now. Your DA Lansing...was not the first target. He was just in a long line of people who were hit. There were simultaneous assassinations all around the world of people who were involved in both political and law enforce arenas. These people have an agenda Mac and it's just got started. That's why I was telling you this is bigger than you or Port Charles." Robert said.
"Do these people have a name?" Mac asked.
"No. Whoever they are they are making it difficult for my people to track them down. That's why we gotta move on this now." Robert said.
"Can nothing ever be easy?" Mac asked more to himself than Robert.
"No. I wish it were some days, but if it was, then we would be out of jobs now wouldn't we?" Robert said.
Mac laughed and shook his head.
"I suppose you're right." Mac said.
"Listen Mac, about the task force. There are two spots open for your PCPD people. Who are you gonna have working on it?" Robert asked.
"My two best detectives. Spencer and Rodriguez." Mac said.
"Spencer? Luke's son? He's still on the force?" Robert asked laughing.
"Yeah, despite the everyday protest from his old man. He's a really good cop Robert. He was also the first unit on scene when the call came out. Luke should be proud of him." Mac said.
"Well, Luke's not the only one who failed in the parenting department." Robert said looking at the picture of Robin and his new baby granddaughter on his desk.
"Robin still loves you no matter what Robert. You have and always will be her hero. You just have to remember that 'long as you stay in her life and try to keep making amends for the past, you still will be her favorite spy and Emma's best grandpa." Mac said.
"I'm trying. It's on my things to remember daily list." Robert said.
"These agents that are coming. Do I get some names on them or will we have to hold up a sign for them at the airport?" Mac asked.
"Their names are Ward and Pembrooke. Pembrooke is all FBI. He is strictly by the book and can be a pain in the ass but he's a god guy. Ward on the other hand is one of my people. I recruited her myself. I selected her specifically for this because she is familiar with the area. She's one of my best and always gets the job done. " Robert said.
"Alright. I'll have Lucky and Rodriguez go to the Airport and pick them up." Mac said.
"Look, I have to go Mac. I'm getting some more Intel coming in as we speak." Robert said looking at the fax that was coming in.
"Are you going to be making an appearance?" Mac asked. He rarely got to see Robert and even under the worst of circumstances it was always good to see his big brother.
"No, not this time. The WSB and the FBI have me working overtime on this. As a matter fact, if you do see me, that means things have gotten a hell of a lot worse." Robert said.
"Gotcha." Mac said.
"Take care little brother and watch your back." Robert said.
"You too and Robert, thanks for keeping us in the loop." Mac said.
"Anything for the Police Commissioner of Port Charles." Robert said then hung up his phone.
Mac walked over to where Lucky was waiting for him to give him the update on what Robert had just told him. He saw that Lucky was on his cell phone talking to Rodriguez.
"Man, you have got to be kidding me? Alright, I'll let Mac know." Lucky said hanging up his cell phone.
"What's up Lucky?" Mac asked.
"Rodriguez told me that the ET's (evidence technicians) on the scene are unable to find any casing at the scene. They haven't been able to collect much of anything from there. He also said that they found the security guard dead in one of the broom closets. It looks like the guy never had a chance to even draw his gun. Who ever this guy is he's good." Lucky said.
"Anything on the surveillance tapes?" Mac asked.
"We won't have access until the morning. They only have one person who knows how to access the tapes and he is out of town at a conference on better security. When we called him and told him what happened he said he would be making arrangements to come back in the morning." Lucky said.
"Nice. The one things this case doesn't need is delays." Mac said with some irritation in his voice.
"Can I assume that the phone call of yours from Robert wasn't a good one?" Lucky asked.
"Your assumption would be correct. We are getting some uninvited guest on this case." Mac said.
"Let me guess. The Feds." Lucky said.
"Not only the Feds but the WSB will also be joining the party. Their agents will be here in about three hours. I want you and Rodriguez to go to the airport and pick them up. We'll have a briefing with them in the morning." Mac said.
"C'mon Mac we don't need them here. With Rodriguez and I taking lead on this we'll have this case solved. We don't need outsiders coming in here and telling us how to do our jobs." Lucky said.
"I agree with you Lucky. I already gave Robert an earful on how we don't need his people or the FBI here. What it comes down to is that whether we like it or not it's their show. The good thing is that Robert did make sure that we are on the task force. It's called Operation Take Down. You and Rodriguez will be on the team." Mac said.
"Task Force?What's going on Mac? How big is this?" Lucky asked.
"There is a lot more to this case than Lansing just getting hit. From what Robert said he was just one of many. There were several hits done simultaneously around the world. Lansing was for lack of a better word..lucky. If you want call the hell he is going through right now luck. The agents coming here will give us the full story." Mac said.
"So, who are these super agents that Rodriguez and I will be meeting?"Lucky asked.
"Their names are Pembrooke and Ward. Pembrooke is with the FBI. He's all the by the book and can be an ass per Robert." Mac said.
"Great. What about Ward?" Lucky asked.
"Ward is with the WSB and one of Robert's best people. Robert said he picked her because she gets the job done and knows the area." Mac said.
"Knows the area? Is she from Port Charles?" Lucky asked now curious about this Agent Ward.
"Don't know. You'll have to ask her when she arrives." Mac said.
"Right. Mac, if it's alright with you I'm going to head over to the PD and start on some of my paperwork." Lucky said.
"That's fine. I'm going to head over to the crime scene and tell Rodriguez what I just told you. Then get him some relief so you two can meet our friends at the airport. I also need to notify Mayor Floyd and the press about what happened to Ric." Mac said.
"Glad I'm not in your shoes." Lucky laughed.
"You just wait Lucky, you'll be Commissioner before you know it." Mac laughed.
"No thanks. I like my sanity. See you Mac." Lucky said.
"Don't forget to pick up those agents and tell those two uniformed officers that they will be watching Lansing's room until day shift comes on duty." Mac said.
"I won't forget and I'll tell them." Lucky said.
Lucky started to walk towards the elevators to leave when he passed by the two uniformed officers from earlier. He told them what Mac said about being assigned to Lansing until day shift comes on duty. When that message was delivered he started heading back towards the elevators then stopped as he passed the surgical lounge Alexis and Nikolas were in. He was about to quickly walk past when Nikolas saw him and waived him in.
Lucky cursed underneath his breath. He really didn't want to go back in there. He hated moments like this where he had to be in a small sterile waiting room. They reminded him to much of when he would go visit his mother at Shadybrooke. He, Nikolas, and Lulu would always have to wait in a all white room for what seemed like hours but was actually minutes for them to get their mother ready for visitors. It would drive Lulu and him crazy staring at the white walls while Nikolas would just sit there like it didn't bother him telling them both to just calm down in his usually princely manner.
Lucky walked into the lounge towards Alexis and Nikolas. He noticed that Robin was no longer with them. She must have went back to work he thought. He sat down next to Nikolas and looked at Alexis. She looks tired he thought. Like the weight of the world was on her shoulders.
"Alexis, I promise I'm going to find the people who did this to Ric and make them pay." Lucky said.
"Thank you Lucky. Do you know anything more about the case?" Alexis asked.
"I can't give you much. You know the drill about giving information out." Lucky said.
"I remember. I was hoping you could bend the rules just a bit?" Alexis asked.
"Ok. Just a bit. This wasn't random Alexis. This was a planned hit." Lucky said.
"Planned? By who?" Alexis asked.
"We don't know. The FBI and the WSB are sending agents here so we can find out more about who did this. I will be picking them up in about 2 and half hours from the airport." Lucky said.
"The WBS and the FBI? Two agencies that don't play well with others. I remember having many fights over jurisdiction with them when I was DA. Are they going to play nice with you and the PCPD?" Alexis asked.
"As a matter of fact they are. Rodriguez and I have been assigned to the task force they are forming. I wish I could give you more Alexis but I can't." Lucky said.
"I know and I appreciate what you told me Lucky. Thank you." Alexis said.
"Not a problem. If you need anything Alexis please let me know. And I meant what I said. I will get whoever did this." Lucky said.
"I know you will." Alexis said.
"I gotta go to the station and start my report. I'll see you both later." Lucky said then headed out the door.
Alexis and Nikolas both waived their good byes as Lucky left.
Alexis leaned her head on Nikolas' shoulder then yawned.
"You have a good brother there Nikolas." Alexis said then yawned again.
"I know. Lucky's the best and if he says he's going to get whoever did this, then I believe he will." Nikolas said.
Alexis yawned again and Nikolas looked over to see her start to shiver. He hadn't noticed before how cold the room was until now.
"Cold?" Nikolas asked.
"A little. I've been feeling so cold lately since the chemo started." Alexis said.
"I'll get go get a blanket." Nikolas said.
"No, I'll be fine." Alexis said.
"Nonsense. I'll be right back with a blanket. I'll go to the nurses station and ask for one." Nikolas said.
Alexis watched as Nikolas got up and walked out of the room and headed to the nurses station.
Alexis sat there and started rubbing her arms to try and get a little warmer while she waited for Nikolas to come back. When that didn't seem work, she tried to rub her arms harder but it didn't seem to do anything but make her arms tired and her hands hurt. Frustrated she gave up. Alexis grabbed one of the magazines off the table that was in front of her. It was one of the stupid gossip rags that she hated. She threw it back on the table and searched for another one. She found one that had a man and a women on the cover running across the beach. From the picture it looked like they had just gotten married. The woman was in a beautiful long white wedding dress with a tiara on her head. She was carrying her shoes in one hand while her other hand was holding on to her new groom's hand. He was wearing the white shirt of his tuxedo and had his blacks pants rolled up while he held he his shoes in his other hand. The caption underneath them said "How to make your marriage feel like you just got married and are still on that honeymoon." Alexis rolled her eyes at the caption.
"Dream on honey. It ain't all wine and roses." Alexis said then threw the magazine back on the table.
Alexis started to feel her hands getting colder and wondered what was taking Nikolas so long with that blanket. She started to rub her hands together to make them feel a bit warmer. While rubbing her hands she felt something on one of her fingers. She looked down at her hand and for the first time she noticed what was on her finger. It was her wedding ring. Alexis didn't even notice that she had put it on her finger when she was getting dressed. She looked at the ring on her finger and thought of it as an old friend that had come back into her life. It felt natural to have it on her finger and that brought a smile to her face.
For the first time in she didn't know how long, Alexis didn't mind seeing the ring on her finger. There were no bad memories and no bad feelings that came with just looking at it. Alexis hadn't realized how much she missed wearing it until now. It was a beautiful ring. She remembered telling Ric how beautiful it was when he put it on her finger. He told her he had to find something that matched the beauty of his blushing new bride. Alexis twirled the ring around her finger like a school girl who just got her first promise ring from her boyfriend. While she was doing that she sat back in her chair and let her mind drift to happy thoughts of her and Ric. She started to feel her eyes getting heavy. Before she knew it Alexis was asleep in her chair.
Nikolas finally made it back to the lounge with two nice warm blankets in his hand that Epiphany had given him. Despite her outward demeanor towards people, Epiphany actually was a very kind woman Nikolas thought. When he walked back into the lounge he was about to apologize to Alexis that it took him so long but stopped when he saw she was sleeping. He smiled at his sleeping aunt and was glad that she getting some kind of rest. Nikolas crept quietly over to Alexis and placed one of the blankets over her. He then sat down and placed the second one over him. Nikolas put his feet on the near by table and finally felt comfortable. He felt Alexis put her head on his shoulder. Nikolas bent over and gave his aunt a kiss on her head.
"Sleep well Alexis." Nikolas said.
Just before Nikolas closed his eyes he heard Alexis softly call for Ric. She started to get upset in her sleep.
"He'll be coming home to you soon Alexis. Shhh....it's ok." Nikolas said softly. He noticed that Alexis seemed to calm down at this words. She started to fall back asleep. Nikolas then joined her and went to sleep hoping that they would wake to good news.
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Lucky couldn't look at his computer screen anymore. His eyes were starting to get tired while he was writing his report. The words on the screen were starting to blend in letting him know that he needed to take a much needed break. Lucky stretched out his arms and yawned. He hoped that would wake him up a little but it didn't. He looked over to the coffee pot and thought that maybe a cup of coffee would help keep him in the world of the living. He got up from his desk and started walking towards the coffee pot. He glanced over to his partners desk and saw that Rodriguez had his head down. It had been a long night and looked like it might be an even longer morning.
Lucky was about to pick up the coffee pot and pour his coffee when he realized that he forgot his mug on his desk. He quickly went back and grabbed his mug off of his desk then went back to the coffee pot. Just as he was about to pour it in his mug he heard Rodriguez tell him to stop.
"Dude, that coffee is about five hours old. Not to mention the on duty Desk Sargent made it. And you know he can only make mud that he tries to pass off as coffee." Rodriguez said sitting up now.
"You couldn't tell me that before I got my mug?" Lucky asked.
"You look like you needed the extra walk to wake up." Rodriguez yawned out.
"Very funny." Lucky said.
Lucky picked up his mug and walked back over to his desk slammed his mug down. He really need that cup of coffee. His brain was moving slow and the caffeine pick me up would have helped.
"No need to get testy. I'll make us a pot of coffee. As you know, I got skills." Rodriguez said going up from his desk.
"Thanks partner. I just want to finish this report so I can...." Lucky stopped in mid sentence. Something kept gnawing at him like he was forgetting something.
"Oh crap! Come on Rodriguez!" Lucky said grabbing his car keys off his desk.
"Whoa slow down partner. Where's the fire?" Rodriguez asked.
"The agents plane will be landing in about ten minutes. We are going to be late and I don't think that Mac will like that." Lucky said.
"You gotta a point. You got their flight information?" Rodriguez asked.
"Yeah, I put in my phone. Wait...where's my phone." Lucky said looking around for his phone.
"Right here." Rodriguez said getting Lucky's phone off his desk. "What is the point of having an Iphone if you can't find it? Do they have a phone finder application cause I think you need one." Rodriguez said throwing Lucky his phone.
"Oh you are on a roll Rodriguez. Am I partnered to cop or comedian? Lucky asked.
"I like to think that I'm good at both. That's what makes me the best at what I do." Rodriguez smirked.
"Well then add driving to your list." Lucky said throwing Rodriguez the car keys.
"Sure I'll drive but you need to call Kelly's and see if they can hook us with some coffee." Rodriguez said as they walked out of the PD to the parking lot.
Ten minutes later they were met out back by Mike with two hot steaming cups of coffee. After thanking Mike, Lucky and Rodriguez headed straight to the airport.
Thirty minutes later Rodriguez and Lucky arrived at the airport. After getting through security Lucky and Rodriguez ran to the gate where the agents were supposed to arrive.
"26,27,28..29. Gate 29 this is it." Lucky said.
When they arrived at Gate 29 they found no was there waiting for them.
"Lucky, you sure it was Gate 29? I hope we didn't miss them and they already left. Mac will have your ass for that." Rodriguez said.
"My ass? You mean our asses." Lucky said walking over to the gate agent.
"Oh no son. He gave you all the information not me. I'm just an innocent bystander who was going on your instructions." Rodriguez said laughing as he followed Lucky.
They both walked up to the ticket agent who looked busy and didn't even notice the two men walk up to the counter. Rodriguez cleared his throat to get the agent's attention. She looked up from her screen and smiled at both of them.
"How can I help you gentleman?" she asked.
"Did flight 826 come in from Washington yet?" Lucky asked.
The women looked at her computer and punched up the flight information.
"It's looks like it was delayed. It will be arriving in the next half and hour. So why don't you gentleman take a seat. As you can see we have plenty." she said.
Lucky thanked her then walked over to the empty seating area with Rodriguez. He pulled out his Iphone and started to check his messages. Lucky read one from Nikolas letting him know Ric was still in surgery and that he and Alexis were still waiting to see if he was going to make it out of surgery. He sent a message back to keep him updated.
Rodriguez was checking his messages on his Blackberry. He then turned around and saw that one of the stores was starting to open and he was getting hungry.
"Hey." he said tapping Lucky on the shoulder. "You want something from over there? I'm going to get a sandwich from that shop over there and some more coffee." Rodriguez said.
"Yeah, get me a cup of coffee and one of those breakfast sandwiches." Lucky said reaching in his pocket for money.
"You know your money is no good with me. Besides you picked up breakfast last time. It's on me." Rodriguez said.
"Thanks man." Lucky said as Rodriguez headed over to the shop.
While waiting for his food Lucky looked back at his Iphone and pulled up the application that said photos. He tapped his screen and started looking at old photos. The first set were pictures taken of when his mother was awake and they gave her a second wedding with his dad. Lucky smiled as he looked at the pictures. That was a good day he thought. Everyone looked so happy, especially his mom. He touched his mother's face on the screen making it zoom in on her. "I miss you mom." he said.
Lucky skipped forward a little to some pictures of the office Christmas party at the PD. In the pictures were Lucky,Rodriguez,and some of the other detectives opening up their Christmas gifts Mac had given them. He went to the next picture and it was one with Elizabeth and the boys. It was the most recent picture he had of them.
Elizabeth and the boys were sitting under a tree by the lake in the park. They all had big smiles on their faces. Jake had the biggest smile of all of them. Lucky remembered that day very clearly. It was the day they had spent together as family for the last time.
Things had not gone well for Lucky and Elizabeth after his problem with pain pills. Even though he had gotten straight with re-hab the damage had been done. He and Elizabeth had tried really hard to make their marriage like it was before but no matter how hard they tried they couldn't reconnect and just staying together for the kids wasn't the right choice for either of them. Plus, when Lucky found out that Jake was not his son he knew then it was over.
At first he was mad at Elizabeth for keeping the truth from him but he understood her reasoning once she explained who the father was. Jason was Jake's father and it hurt Lucky to think that that sweet little boy was not his. He loved Jake just as much as he loved Cameron and even though both boys were not his blood that didn't matter to Lucky one bit. In his eyes, those were still his boys and he was proud that they both had his name.
The day at the park was the day the divorce was finalized between Lucky and Elizabeth. They decided to share custody of the boys and split everything down the middle except the house. Elizabeth insisted that Lucky keep the house. It was after all the house his mother grew up in and she knew that Lucky would one day need the room for a family of his own.
The funny thing was that after the divorce was all said and done, he and Elizabeth had found the relationship they were looking for, as friends. They started to talk again like they used to when they were friends in their younger days. Lucky forgot how much he missed talking to Elizabeth. It was nice they could still be there for each other as friends.
Today was six months to the day of their divorce. Elizabeth had moved on with Jason. She decided to risk the danger to be with him. Even with all the danger she spoke of before about Jason and his life style, the past had showed her having the Spencer last name didn't quite guarantee that Jake was going to be safe. The Spencer's had a long list of enemies just like Jason and Sonny. Lucky didn't think it was a smart move to be with Jason but it wasn't his call. Jake needed to be with his father and spend sometime getting to know him and Lucky always made sure that Cameron knew that his father was still around if he needed him.
Even though Elizabeth had moved on with Jason, Lucky's love life was still stuck in neutral. He had gone on a couple of dates but nothing serious. Nikolas and Emily has tried setting him up on blind date with one Nikolas' old friends from Greece but it didn't work out. She wanted nothing to do with a working class guy like Lucky and he found her to be snotty and rude. Nikolas apologized for days after the disastrous date. Lucky told him it was ok but he made Nikolas and all the rest of his friends promise no more blind dates or set ups.
Rodriguez finally came back with the coffee and sandwiches. He looked over Lucky's shoulder and saw the picture he was looking at of Elizabeth and the kids. He shook his head and frowned. Rodriguez felt sorry for his partner. He kept telling Lucky that he needed to move on like Elizabeth did. He wasn't to fond of her choice of men either but it wasn't his life. Rodriguez tapped Lucky on the shoulder and passed him his coffee and sandwich. He took his seat next to Lucky and started to eat.
Lucky took a bite of his sandwich and couldn't believe how good it tasted. It was a flaky croissant with egg, cheese, and sausage. He looked over to Rodriguez who took a bite out of his and Lucky could see he was thinking the same thing. Lucky then took a sip of his coffee and that was good too.
"Man, I think this coffee is better than the one we got from Kelly's" Lucky said taking another sip.
"Well it better be. I paid enough for it. I thought they were gonna ask for blood too." Rodriguez said.
"That much huh?" Lucky asked taking another bite of his sandwich.
"Let's just say for what I paid, it's a good thing the sandwiches and coffee were good otherwise I would have to go postal in here." Rodriguez said.
"Ouch. You sure you don't want money for it?" Lucky asked.
Rodriguez waived Lucky off and they both continued eating. Then they heard the announcement that flight 826 would be landing shortly at Gate 29. Both Lucky and Rodriguez quickly finished up their food then threw it in the trash and waited over by the gate entrance.
"So who are we waiting for again?" Rodriguez asked.
"Agents Pembrooke and Ward." Lucky said.
"Any chance one of them maybe a hot female agent?" Rodriguez asked raising his eyebrows up and down.
Lucky shook his head and laughed.
"It's a wonder why you are not married." Lucky said.
"Hey, I can't let all this be waisted on one lady. Like to keep my options open." Rodriguez said.
Lucky coughed out the word "bull" and the cleared his throat like he had something stuck in his throat.
Rodriguez laughed and patted his partner on the back.
"And yes, one of them is female. I don't know if she's hot. She's probably some pencil pusher from the WSB that has been behind a desk never seeing the light of day. My money says she probably old and ugly." Lucky said.
"My money says she is hot. You seen the Commissioner's sister in law? She's with the WSB and she is hot. I think it says it on the job application. Must be smokin' hot to have this job. Ugly people need not apply." Rodriguez said.
"You are unbelievable sometimes. I still think you are wrong." Lucky said.
The plane finally landed and Lucky watched as the plane started towards the gate. Once the plane was at the gate they knew it wouldn't be long before the passengers would be let off the plane.
"Think I'm wrong huh? Put your money where you mouth is Spencer. Twenty bucks says she is hot." Rodriguez said taking a twenty out of his wallet.
"Ok, you're on. Don't come crying to me when you loose the bet." Lucky said taking a twenty out of his wallet.
The gate attendant went to open the door for the passengers to disembark. At first only one person came out and it was a middle aged man. Then an elderly male and female came out next.
"See I told you pay up." Lucky said.
Rodriguez waived him off. "I'm sure there are more people coming off the plane. Give it a minute before you claim victory."
A few minute later a well dressed man stepped into the terminal and headed right towards Lucky and Rodriguez.
"Detectives Spencer and Rodriguez?" the man asked.
"Agent Pembrooke?" Lucky asked.
"Yes, good to meet you both." Pembrooke said shaking both their hands.
"My partner Miss Ward will be coming shortly. She was helping the elderly couple that came out before us with their bags. She went back to get hers." Pembrooke said.
Just then a frumpy looking female started to approach them. She was wearing a business suit that looked like it was on it's last leg. Her hair was put in a bun that was about to fall over and her skin looked liked she hadn't seen the light of day in years.
"Is that Agent Ward?" Lucky asked looking at the female. He could practically feel that money in his hand.
Agent Pembrooke turned around to look.
"No." Pembrooke said. He looked again and then pointed. "She's right behind her. Agent Ward over here." Pembrooke called.
Once the frumpy women moved out of the way that's when Lucky saw Agent Ward walking towards them. From his first glance at her Lucky knew not only did he loose the bet but possible his heart.