I know it's a little slow in the beginning of the story, but I promise it'll pick up in the next chapter. Either that or the sixth chapter...I'm not certain yet =P I have to re-read my story. I still have a few things to edit about the story, but I've been busy with work. So, I may no be able to upload the other chapters for a few days maybe even this week.

On ward! Enjoy!

Washington D.C. 3:32 P.M. Day 1

Agent William Brandt walked along the hallways. He marched in motion with security towards the oval office. What awaited him, he vaguely had an idea. The security guard opened the doors for him. Three familiar faces appeared in front of him. They stood facing the President, but turned their attention to Brandt. They all smiled at him. Ethan, Jane, and Benji stood in the oval office for debriefing.

"Agent William Brandt, it is good to see you well after the mission. I believe you've all made your acquaintances. "

"Thank you, Mr. President, yes, we have." Agent William Brandt stood in the office of the White House. He was summoned upon returning from Ghost Protocol.

"My deepest sorrow's to Tom's family. He was a good man. I believe he asked a favor from you, Brandt." Everyone looked to Brandt; the spot light was on him.

"With all due respect, sir, my orders were to keep it under wraps." Brandt shifted his weight slightly unease by the topic of conversation.

"Brandt, I already know. I assume the rest of the team may be vague on the situation. I'm sure you will fill in the details of the matter later. Tom may have been the Secretary of this nation, but he was also a good friend of mine." Brandt eyes shot up in curiosity.

"I respect Tom's wishes, but my orders are to be very clear. Do not let this nation down. Bring the information back to the DIA, at all cost." Brandt wanted to disengage the revised orders, but what was said was done. His orders were clear.

"Do I make myself clear?"

"Yes."

Agent Mallory drove Anthony and Isabella in one vehicle, while Brandt followed behind. His eyes scanned the area that they drove in. They weren't safe until they had reached the safe house. Luckily, they were already there. Security was all around the establishment. No one could get in or out without permission and supervision. This was a high class safe house for any governmental employees to hide. Agent Mallory slowed his car to a stop at the front gate. Brandt stopped behind. The guards with guns intimidate Isabella, she felt as if she was convicted of a crime and was escorted to prison. But, she knew she wasn't. She was being protected. She saw from the corner of her eye to see Anthony gently smiling at her. She turned to smile back at him. He squeezed her hand gently. They all showed their badges, swiping in the system, and the guard let them through.

Brandt already felt overwhelmed. There were too many people's lives at stake. Just let me get back in the field. That's the easy job. Mallory parked the car and got out. Isabella and Anthony did the same. Brandt was the last, he took his time.

"You guys have everything?" They nodded.

"Follow me."

They gathered their things and followed Brandt to their safe house. They walked inside of a building. Isabella looked around. Along the landing was the main foyer to sign in. Two guards stood at the metal detector. Brandt walked up to them and explained their situation flashing his badge. The guard motioned everyone to walk through; they all flashed their badges. The receptionist sat at the desk and was talking on the phone. She signaled them to sign the board and swipe in. She looked much occupied. They signed their names next to the "X" mark. Headliner the receptionist wrote their room number, room A25. They both swiped their badge and signed the clipboard. They walked down the winding hallway. Isabella thought safe houses where actually apartment complex, but looking around, she could see that it was more like a college dorm. After a long walk, they had finally arrived at their room. Room A25. Now, I really feel like I'm in a college dorm room.

They walked into the room; it was pretty decent in size. It looked like a studio, but it had one bedroom, a bathroom, kitchen and a living room on ground floor. The design looked as if it was a prison, but was all designed for the Agents to get around and protect their clientele. It was simple and the furnishing was enough to satisfy everyone's need. Anthony and Isabella dropped their luggage in the living room to take in the environment. Antony then took the baggage to their rooms. Isabella kissed him as he walked away. Chris went to help Anthony. Brandt walked up to the windows and made sure that everyone was stationed to where they needed to be.

"Everyone in position?" He got confirmation from his fellow agents.

"Roger that Agent Brandt." Isabella walked up to Brandt.

"Agent Brandt? How long will we have to stay under protection? Will I ever be able to go home?" Brandt turned around and looked at her begging eyes. He wanted to lie, yet he couldn't. He wanted to tell the truth, yet would it be worse? He didn't know what to say.

"I'm not certain about that, Miss Sueng-Wilkinson."

"Please, stop calling me that. Just call me Isabella."

"If you don't mind me asking, why do you have a hyphened last name?"

"Well, my mother remarried when I was twenty-four, I wasn't sure if I wanted to give up my maiden last name. It doesn't really matter what people use for my last name. I just like to be called Isabella, so please, just call me by my first name."

"No disrespects in regards, but I would rather not." Isabella was about to question him when Anthony interrupted their conversation.

"Isabella, you should unpack some things we may be here for awhile." Isabella excused herself from the two men. She went to hug Chris and bid their good-nights. There was an awkward pause between the two.

"We'll be going." Anthony shook Brandt's hand. Chris patted Anthony on the shoulder and they both left the couple alone.

Brandt kept walking, but began to hesitate, as Chris walked ahead. He was about to look back, but decided against it.

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