Same disclaimers apply A/N: Dah Dah Dah. That is what my brain feels like right now. Enjoy the chapter. I'm going to go eat some chocolate. MMMMM
Santiago, Chile
The Santiago sun had begun to cool as mid April was fast approaching. The Southern Hemisphere would soon be experiencing their winter. Jacquelyn was waiting patiently for night fall to retrieve the artifact from the museum. With three hours to kill Jacquelyn decided to visit some old friends.
Her travels took her to a small town on the outskirts of the city. The landscape was beautiful and the home modest. She recognized the home she was searching for instantly and knocked on the solid wood door. She heard shuffling within the house and the door swung open to reveal a familiar face. The man in front of her was surprised at seeing her then smiled and hugged her warmly.
"Jacs, what are you doing here?" He questioned.
"I am in town on business for my mother and thought I would drop by for a visit." She returned both the hug and the smile.
The man moved an arm's length away and held her there. "Now, let me get a look at you. You've turned out to be absolutely beautiful, not that we ever doubted it." They both moved into the house.
"Thank you Vinecio, I always forget what an ego boost I get when I come here. Or to any of the Program houses for that matter." She said.
"Come, Maria well be so happy to see you. She has been begging your mother to bring you for a little stay for some time."
Jacquelyn stepped out onto the back porch and caught sight of a blond haired women playing badminton with two equally blond children. *"Look who finally came for a visit Maria."* Vinecio had spoken in Spanish and hoped Jacquelyn would follow suit.
*"Jacqui!"* Maria came running and greeted the young woman with much the same gusto as her husband had. *"You look wonderful dear, how is your mother?"* Maria asked.
*"Oh you know Mom, still playing the intelligence game. And you're looking well yourself."* Jacqui returned the compliment.
*"The kids have been keeping me in shape."*
Both Maria and Vinecio Sanz wore their age well. Vinecio had turned fifty earlier in the year and if memory served Jacqui correctly, Maria would be forty-seven in two months. *"My, the kids have gotten big. The last time I was here was after you had Thomas. Katie was barely two and that was oh --- seven years ago."*
The kids ran to their parents having grown bored from their game and interested in the new arrival. *"Who are you?"* Katie asked.
*"My name is Jacquelyn but most people call me Jacqui."* She said.
*"How old are you?"* This from little Thomas.
*"I'm twenty years old, but will be twenty-one soon. How old are you?"* Thomas stared hard at her.
*"I'm seven and I know how to multiply by two."* He stated proudly.
*"Wow, that is pretty impressive."* Jacqui smiled at him.
*"Kids, why don't you go next door and see what the Costis children are up to."* Maria said. The children dutifully marched next door, eager to see what their friends were doing. *"Let's go inside for some coffee."* Maria addressed her husband and Jacqui.
"So how are you guys doing?" Jacqui asked, reverting back to English.
"Really well, Morgan still slips and calls me Mark sometimes, but we're truly happy with our lives here." Vinecio sat at the table as he spoke.
"I only call you Mark when we're alone, and you just called me Morgan." She challenged her husband. "But we have really worked on keeping our new identities and are happy." She assures Jacqui.
"I'm glad, not everyone is as happy as the two of you, but I guess you two got luckier than everyone else." Jacqui said.
"Well we have your mother to thank for being together and safe and despite how upset some of the people in the Program are with their situation, they are grateful to your mother and you for everything you've done and continue to do." Vinecio said assuring Jacqui that nothing went unnoticed.
"And it's not as if you and your mother haven't given up your fair share of happiness for all of up." Maria emphasized.
Jacquelyn watched the people before her, happy with her decision to visit. It had been a while since she had seen how wonderful life could be even coming from dyer situations. Maria and Vinecio Sanz had once been Morgan Hall and Mark McCullen. Both had done undercover work for the CIA during the Cold War. Like so many others, they had been discovered by the KGB and forced into hiding. Since then the two had gotten married and seemed to have fallen easily into their new life in Chile. It was one of the success stories that Jacqui loved to hear and draw strength from.
The three chatted for an hour more before Jacqui took her leave, promising to speak to them soon. The time had come to see what she was really made of. She dressed for her mission and double checked her equipment. Once she was certain she was prepared headed out.
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