So not to sound too needy but if your reading this story can you please review so I know if I should continue this story? I hope you enjoy this next chapter.
Annie and Danica were escorted by several police officers when they reached New York to a secure holding room. They walked briskly together and Annie gently squeezed Danica's hand once to tell her she was there for her. Annie knew Danica was going to take a while to recover from everything, but Annie at least wanted to make sure she was getting there before she left. They were led into a room with a table, two chairs, two bottles of water, and no windows. Danica walked slightly to a chair while Annie continued to stand by the front of the door.
"There are some things for you two to use on the table. I'm sorry there isn't a chance for showers." The tall male cop told them nodding to the table with a few brushes, deodorants and wipes. "We'll be right outside if you need anything."
"We'll be fine." She told him and he left the room. She sat down next to Danica still unsure of what to say. Danica was staring at the picture of her parents again.
"Do you want to talk about anything? It doesn't even have to be about your parents. Do you want to know what questions you should ask your Marshall's?" She asked gently.
"Nope." She sighed and quickly ripped the picture in half. She just wanted for forget about her parents and move on. "Do you want it?" She asked nonchalantly.
"I guess. Maybe its evidence my bosses would want." Annie took the picture and put it in her pocket. "Look Danica, I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through, but you can't spend your entire life letting your family ruin the rest of it. They're not worth it." She could see the tears forming in Danica's eyes and she wasn't even bothering to brush them away anymore. Annie took Danica's hand in her own and gently rubbed it.
"What am I supposed to do now?" She asked looking into Annie's eyes while continuing to cry. "The only thing I had left to hang on to was the memory of my parents. Now it turns out the people I have spent the last ten years of my life mourning are criminals! I don't even know what to think anymore." Danica felt like her mind was spinning out of control. She had no idea who she was anymore. The death of her parents was what had kept her going when she thought about testifying, and now knowing her parents were part of it too confused her.
"All you have to think about is testifying Danica." Annie said calmly while looking into her eyes giving her a gentle smile. "Everything else is going to fall into place. You'll see I promise. Do you trust me?" Danica wiped away her tears and gave a small smile.
"Yeah, I trust you." Danica began tugging at the sleeve of her shirt that she had found in the closet of their safe house. "Do you really think this whole starting my new life thing is really going to work?" Danica didn't know if she really believed someone could just pack up their life and start everything over without major repercussions. How could someone change who they are?
"I do Honey, I really do. Your smart, brave, and you've been through more hell than most people ever do in their entire lifetime. Now you get to live your life with a whole new start." God, Annie just wanted her to be okay. She wanted her to start her new life off just a little better than she had started off. "Your Marshall's are going to make sure you get the best possible start." Annie turned her head when she heard muffled voices outside the door.
"Is that them?" Danica asked quietly. Her family had always taught her to be very wary of police, and even though she had never believed them some of the things her Uncle had said still lingered.
"Probably." Annie said as she turned back to Danica.
"This is the last time we are ever going to see each other isn't it?" Danica asked softly while playing with one of her finger nails.
"I'm sorry but yes. That's just the way it has to be to keep us both safe." Danica nodded again knowing even though she had barely spent time together she was going to miss Annie. Annie turned around again when she heard the door open again, and saw a tall, blond woman walk in.
"I'm Marshall Mary Shepard." She introduced her self and shook both of their hands. There were few things that made Mary nervous, but teen girl witnesses definitely did. She could smell the security breaches from a mile away. "My partner is outside the door waiting for us to leave. Are you ready Danica?"
"Sure I guess." Danica was a little shaken by Mary's abruptness when Annie had always been so motherly and gentle with her. "Bye Annie, thank you for everything."
"Bye Sweetie, good luck on your new life." Annie gave her a quick hug before Mary took a hold of Danica's arm.
"I'm sorry but we really need to leave." Mary told them as she led Danica out of the room. "Thanks for having her alive when I got here. You can never trust you CIA people." Annie couldn't help but let out a little of a laugh as they left the room. She reminded herself she needed to pick up a present for Chloe's birthday that was in a few days. She let out a sigh of relief that she hadn't missed the special day, but she knew the moments she had missed with her family were worth it when she helped people like Danica. There were some things that were more important than birthday parties and game nights. She only wished her family could know what her real job was so they could understand.
The next chapter starts with Danica, Marshall, and Mary going over WITSEC rules :)
