"She's back online." Jones said.
"So you must be Jo. You've done well for just starting."
"So, you're the one who sent that guy to follow me?"
"I had to make sure that you wouldn't run off with my drugs and not bring me a profit. So tell me, how long have you been in New York?"
"Not very long."
"Heard you're on the run."
"Wow, news travel's fast around here doesn't it?"
"Certainly does. So, humor me, why are you on the run?"
"My mom had a friend in the FBI, they were very close. I came home one day after school and found him standing over her body, gun in hand. He claimed that he didn't do it but all evidence led to him. All I wanted was this guy to be dead. When I did kill him, I wanted more."
"So you started to kill more FBI?"
"Not as many as I'd like, but I'm still learning the curve of the game."
"Mmmm… Michael, go and get her share of the money. I may have some use for you Jo, would you care to work for me?"
"What's the job?"
"Getting rid of someone who cost me dearly."
"I'll sleep on it and get back to you. After all, I did just get here."
"Of course, you have 3 days."
"That should be plenty."
-Home-
"Kat-"
"Shh… Just wait here." I told Michael as I walked into the house.
"There you are." Dad said, "Where's Michael?"
"Dad-"
"Kat."
"Just let me explain."
"Where is he?"
"Dad please-"
"Katherine Elizabeth, where is he!"
I opened the door and Michael walked in as Dad started to pull out his cuffs.
"Dad, just hear him out first. Please." I said standing in between them.
"Katherine, move."
"No."
"Kat-"
"Just listen to him! Please, trust me."
"His father is a criminal and so is he."
"No he's not, you once told me that there's a difference between making your own choices and someone doing it for you. So please just hear him out!" I pleaded.
"Katherine."
"I'm not going anywhere until you hear what he has to say."
"Alright, you have less than a minute. Starting now." Dad said focusing his attention on Michael.
"Well… Uh… You see… Yeah." Michael said glancing at me.
"Really? You can't just- Dad they're planning on killing you." I said.
"That's it?"
"No, sir. Um…"
"They plan on taking out everyone who's on the case. Dad, they know."
"This is why you went to the hospital last night, isn't it?"
"Yes."
"Why didn't you tell me sooner?"
"Would you rather me be in the hospital because I couldn't keep my cool or break my phone and get some air?"
"Pack a bag."
"No, I'm not going anywhere."
"I have to keep you safe."
"Since when was I ever safe? Dad, I started this I have to finish it."
"I can't-"
"I know, but we have to stop to this and you need me to do it."
"Kat, I'm going to agree with your dad on that this. My father doesn't take things lightly, he could kill you." Michael said deciding to join in the conversation.
"You're not helping." I stressed, "I can do this Dad. I broke a nose, I can handle myself."
Dad gave a nod, accepting the fact that he has taught me well and that I can handle myself. Although not liking the fact that I'm about to put myself in harm's way to get this case done.
"Get out of here Michael. I better not find you at my house again."
"Dad-"
"Ever."
Michael just nodded his head and walked out the door.
"Was that really necessary?"
"Just be glad that you can still see him at school."
"I'll be in my room if you need me."
-Several Hours Later-
"Peter, I thought you said Kat went to bed."
"I did."
"She's not here."
-Abandon Building-
"Aren't you just full of secrets Ms. Burke. Let's see how your father will hold up when he finds out that his foster child is dead." Michael's father said.
"What are you talking about?"
"They haven't told you? I thought they would have told you by now."
"You're such a liar." I managed to make a chuckle.
"If you survive this, go ahead and ask them." He said throwing a punch.
"That didn't even hurt."
"Then maybe this will." He pulled out a knife and forced it into my right hand.
I held back a scream but gave a whimper.
"Well, aren't you just so tough."
"I've been through worse."
"Right, you were shot. Three times in the back, your brother twice. Too bad he's not going to live after today. Unless if you give me what I want."
"I already told you, I don't know. You clearly have the wrong person."
"No, no, no I have exactly who I want. Well, you'll get me who I want anyway."
"You don't know who you're messing with."
"Enlighten me." He said taking the knife out of my hand.
"You mess me, you get a bullet in the face."
"Your father doesn't scare me kid."
"Who said anything about my father, I was talking about me."
"Cute kid, but I don't think you can even hit a target."
"Not after what you did to my hand."
Michaels father forced the blade back into my hand, "I'll see you in the morning."
