"Sue, if you don't stop and sit down you'll wear a hole in your friend's carpet." Charlie chided. "Not to mention you're making me dizzy." They were in Jennifer's living room, the older man having come over to see if she was okay.
"Sorry, but Charlie I have to find out what's going on. For all I know, one of my friends could be dead!"
"Then why don't you call Jack? I'm sure under the circumstances that…"
Sue interrupted him. "I can't not after last night and besides I'm not even supposed to…" She broke off realising that she was about to say too much. "I just can't." She ended miserably.
"Okay, then what about that Myles guy? I saw you talking to him last night."
She stopped pacing and stared at him. "That could work. We've never exactly been friends but… I have his cell number in my old blackberry I just hope he hasn't changed it. Charlie, I could kiss you!"
"Don't let me stop you." The old man grinned.
Sue smiled for the first time that day. "Would you settle for a hug?"
"Sure..."
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"Myles, it's Sue. Please don't tell anyone I'm calling you."
"Very well, what can I do for you?"
"I need to know what's going on."
"I'm not sure I should…"
"Please Myles they're still my Team despite everything." When he didn't reply she continued. "Can we meet?"
"That could be difficult."
"I know you're paired with Jack but if there's any way…"
"I'll see what I can do," he sighed. "Is your old number still good?"
"No, I have a new one." She quickly gave it to him. "You'll keep it to yourself?"
"Of course…" If she'd been able to hear his voice she would have known that he was slightly miffed that she'd even felt she needed to ask. "I'll get back to you." He broke the call.
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