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- A secret government building? Do you know where it is exactly?
- No… Gregory didn't tell this to me... he didn't trust the security of electronic mail… If he wanted to tell that, he would have definitely done that in person.
- Do you have any ideas what that building is used for?
- No… But it is certainly about something very significant, if keeping it a secret cost a man's life.
- Do you think Watson was killed because of this?
- It seems logical… - Harper replied. – Especially that Gregory knew about both of them…
- Both? – Jack asked.
The man suddenly got confused; it seemed he wanted to hide this information. – Umm... Yes. There is another microchip as well.
- Another microchip? – Jack asked curiously.
- Yes… There are two microchips.
- What does the other microchip contain?
- The map leading to the secret government building…
- Do you know where this microchip is?
- I don't know where it is exactly, but it is certain that it wasn't at Gregory. He just wanted to place the other one to security… since these two can only be used together. He didn't want it to get to the wrong people… And maybe he still couldn't prevent that – he sighed.
- Mr. Harper, thank you for coming in, you really helped a lot – Jack said. – We may need your help to solve the case, so please, don't leave the city in the near future.
The man nodded, and Jack headed back to the bullpen.
- Let's summarize what we know about the case – Jack said, returning to the bullpen, and went to the board. – According to his co-workers, Gregory Watson never did anything illegal; he was an honest man, who always did what he believed in. He worked hard; he was kind and understanding with everyone; he was always willing to help, but didn't trouble the others with his problems. But they said this changed in the past week. Watson became anxious, tense… he was worried about something. A short time before his death he obtained a microchip, which contains data that is a threat to the security of a country. Someone learnt this and sent threatening messages to Watson's computer. Watson knew that the microchip wasn't secure with him, therefore he wanted to give it to his friend and colleague, Daniel Harper, but before getting to the place they were supposed to meet at, he was murdered. Harper said that the microchip contains the plan of a secret, underground government building, and that he doesn't know anything more. But we learned that there is another microchip, which marks the way to the building. But he couldn't tell where this microchip is. We also know that in the recent past, the government decided about the establishment of a medical centre, where new medicine would be developed for illnesses which are still incurable. His colleagues say that at the beginning, Watson one of the greatest supporters of the project, but his standpoint completely changed in the past few days. They do not understand this sudden change, but they are convinced this must have a really significant cause, otherwise Watson would have never acted against something in which he strongly believed.
- Do you think the medical centre has anything to do with Watson's murder? Maybe this is the secret underground building… - Myles said.
- Not impossible… Especially that Watson had a serious difference of opinion with several politicians.
- He was murdered, so they could make medicine in a secret laboratory without anyone seriously criticizing them? – D said. – And the medicine could be used for lots of illegal acts…
- If this is the case, this will cause the fall of several politicians… - Tara said.
- And they don't know we have the microchip… - Bobby continued.
- it seems it contains data which means a great threat to the whole country, therefore we cannot lose it – Jack said. – Bobby! Take Sue and Lucy home! That lunatic is continuously watching Sue, we cannot risk anything happen to her. You'll sleep at the girls' place tonight, take care of them, nothing can happen to them.
- No problem – Bobby nodded.
Jack would have taken the girls home himself. No one can take care of you as I, my love. But he knew he still had something to do in the bullpen. – Guys, we'll check the case once again, in case we missed anything – he turned to the others. – Hopefully we'll find something important by tomorrow.
- OK – Bobby said. – Can we go?
- Yes… - Sue smiled weakly, put a few files on her table in order and headed towards the man.
- Everything will be all right – Jack smiled at her, while touching her arm.
Sue tried to smile. Yes… Everything will be all right… I wish you could take care of me. Is like my brother and I know that I have nothing to be afraid of if he is here, but I only feel really secure if you are beside me… She gave Jack a „Yes, surely" – look and went after the others.
Jack looked at the departing team for long seconds.
- Let's start then… - he said eventually. – We have to catch that maniac, as soon as possible. There has to be something here which we had missed.
- So, girls, we'll spend the night under the same roof… - Bobby smiled, when they entered the apartment. – Aren't you greatly honoured that you have a real Australian bodyguard?
- Yes, we are completely impressed, can't you see this? – Lucy laughed. – Just a kangaroo is missing for the perfect overall effect…
- Kangaroo? Who knows, even that can appear… Although I doubt your neighbours would be too happy about that…
- How long have you cared about our neighbours? – Sue smiled.
- Now that you have mentioned this, we aren't… Although, if I think about what consequences this may have for me…
- Bobby! – Lucy threw a pillow at the man. – Don't hurry so much to offer your apartment to us! Although if I had to choose, I believe I would rather endure Myles' lecture about the growing of roses than having to fall through pizza boxes and piles of clothes to be able to get from the kitchen to the living room…
- Lucy, if you rather fall asleep of boredom on Myles's lectures, then OK… but my flat is good as it is.
- I believe we have to give the kangaroos up… - Sue smiled. – Our hearts are breaking, but what can we do…
- And if you would only know what you lose by this… - Bobby replied. – But if you want this… - he sighed theatrically. – So, where am I sleeping?
- Now that you are asking… The floor is waiting for your company impatiently – Lucy smiled.
- The floor?? Do you appreciate me only that much? – Bobby asked, pretending to be upset.
- The tough FBI agent is discontented… What do you have against the floor? – Lucy said indignantly.
- Ah, nothing, but you know that you are really kind… no guests besides me, the whole couch is empty, and I get the floor… This is really nice – Bobby went on pretending to be upset.
- OK, you get the coach, before you would overtax yourself – Lucy gave him a „what can we expect from him, he's a guy" – look, but her smile indicated that she wasn't serious about this. – And to prevent you complaining about hospitality, I will make the bed for you… - she added, and went to take the bedclothes.
- Isn't she just lovely? It is impossible not to like her… - Bobby looked at Lucy.
Sue nodded in agreement.
- I hope you'll have a good place on the couch, if the floor didn't conform your expectations – Lucy returned with the bedclothes.
- I am really grateful, I know how much of a sacrifice this is from your part… - Bobby said.
- I'm happy you acknowledge this… - Lucy smiled while making the bed. – Well… Good night, we'll meet tomorrow.
- Good night! – Sue said. – Great that an FBI-agent is taking care of us…
- See, my presence is useful… - Bobby smiled. – Good to know you are happy about me. OK, we'll meet in the morning… Good night!
Next day the team entered the bullpen talking cheerfully.
- But it's natural that I use the couch, if I perform such an important task as protecting your safety… - Bobby laughed while entering the bullpen.
- Look at that… He plays the tough FBI-agent, and he's complaining that the floor doesn't conform to his level… - Lucy said indignantly.
- But we are really grateful for you being there and taking care of us… - Sue smiled.
- I'm glad at least someone appreciates my efforts… - Bobby replied.
- Good morning, what kind of a flatmate was Bobby? – Jack interrupted the conversation.
- Quite OK… - Lucy replied smiling. – Although it is unbelievable how much he can complain…
- I only protested you sending me on the floor, when there was also the couch…
- Oh come on, don't complain that much, you should rather be happy for having the chance to take care of us… - Lucy replied indignantly.
- I'm flying of happiness, isn't this obvious? – Bobby shook his head.
- Yes, it is obvious that this was all you wanted… - Myles remarked.
- But you have to admit you felt good in our company – Sue smiled.
- Can I do anything else in the company of two such wonderful women? – Bobby smiled at Sue and then Lucy. – But I hope we'll catch this maniac soon and there won't be a need for me being beside you because of this… - he added.
- Guys… - Tara interrupted. – We've just received something… - she continued, glancing at the envelope in her hand. – Look at it… - she gave it to Bobby. The man opened it and took out the photos it contained… and almost dropped them on the floor. – It is us… Leaving your apartment… They were made from a close distance… Whoever is in the background of this, it is definitely vital for them to get this microchip.