Zach POV

I couldn't sleep. The house was too quiet. I looked outside and realised it was between 3 and 4 in the morning. I sighed knowing that sleep would not come back to me today. I crept downstairs determined to get a coffee or to watch the sunrise. I stopped as I got into the kitchen. Tom was still lying on the kitchen table, tubes sticking out of his arms and an IV drip handing from a coat hook, On the other side of him was Cam. Her head was on the table, on arm under her head as a pillow, one hand holding Tom's. My heart pulled to see her sitting there by his bedside. Those days of Cam doing the same for me are long gone and probably won't come again. I cursed under my breath pulling away from her and looking around the kitchen. I found the coffee and a mug. I turned around and knocked a spare mug on the floor. I winced as it crashed. Immediately Cam's head shot up. She looked around dazed and confused. Her eyes resting on Tom for a moment before she turned to face me.

'Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you' I whispered. Cam's mouth formed a thin line and she stood up. She came over and picked up the broken pieces on the floor without looking at me. I got another mug out thinking that if Cam was now awake, she would want to have one to. The silence was too much 'I just couldn't sleep, I mean I'm used to people coming in and checking on me regularly so sleep hasn't been the easiest thing to-'

'You're rambling' She cut me off. I smiled quickly, she knew me so well.

'Sorry'

I watched as Cam moved with ease around the kitchen and went towards the bin. Silence consumed us again.

'Thank you' I added 'For saving me' I thought Cam would appreciate me thanking her, but she just turned around and stared at me.

'You were a mission Zach. I was doing my job' I glared at her casual tone. She knew that I knew that I am more than just a mission to her. But she won't admit it. I took a sip of my coffee and asked a question that I know I needed to ask.

'How's Tom?'

'Stable...for now'

'How bad was the hit?'

'Enough to slice his stomach in two. Nick's sorted him out but there's no telling what damage it has caused until he tries. For now he needs to rest'

'You should rest' I know my tone came across as harsh but she needed to hear it.

'I'm fine'

'No you aren't. You're drained, emotionally and physically. You need rest' Cam opened her mouth and a noise filled the room, but it wasn't from Cam's mouth. She immediately ran over to Tom, I lingered back for a moment not sure what to do.

'Cam…'

'I'm here' She soothed. She assessed him and then looked at his bandages. I studied her carefully and her eyes widened, the colour drained from her face

'Get Nick' She whispered

'What's wrong?' I asked moving forward

'GET NICK' She shouted, tears springing to her eyes. I dashed out of the room and up the stairs. I knew that Nick's room was opposite mine and I hammered on the door.

'What's going on?' He ripped the door open

'Something's wrong with Tom, Cam needs you now' She doesn't need me. Nick stormed past me and down into the kitchen, Macey was close on our heels.

'What's happened?' Nick asked

'The bleeding's started again'

'Macey can you wake Jonas and Liz up, I'm going to need their help'

'What's happened?'

'Cam, you should leave'

'I'm not leaving him' Cam hissed. Her voice cracking slightly. I should comfort her, but right now I'm frozen, watching from a distance.

'Macey, I need you to find somewhere that has blood, lots of it' She nodded and then disappeared.

'Liz, I need an IV drip stat' She nodded and moved away

'Jonas, I need you as my beta'

'You're going to operate?' Jonas looked up at him. Nick's jaw tensed.

'The bullet may be lodged causing more internal bleeding, we need to get it out now' Jonas nodded and began to get the appropriate coverings. Nick looked at Cam for a moment before turning to me, a pleading look in his eyes that didn't match his tone.

'Get her out of here' His voice was harsh. I nodded and yanked Cammie up before she could protest. I took her outside creating as much distance between the house and her...and possibly the chance to have a conversation alone. Cam's figure was warm but she was shaking continuously.

'PUT ME DOWN' She hit and screamed

'No'

'ZACHARY GOODE LET ME GO'

'Zachary?' I smirked. First it was only Goode and now she's playing the Zachary card...she must care about him

'LET ME GO' She snapped. I smirked seeing the pool in front of me.

'Fine' I let go of Cam and threw her into the water. She gasped as the coldness enveloped her and she began treading water to try and come to the surface, I was still laughing.

'You told me to let you go' I smirked widely. Cam glared and then swam to the other side of the pool, keeping distance between us. She sat on the pool edge and there was sadness in her eyes. I stopped laughing.

'I'm sorry Cam' Cam glanced at me for a moment before turning her attention to the pool. Silence lingered between us

'I never thought Nick would actually become a doctor'

'Nick's amazing. He's the resident doctor, munitions expert, He's given Grant a crash course on munitions so that our expertise are divided'

'I've heard about you all, The Carter Team. It's impressive what you've done' It's true. Even when I've been working with MI6, there's no getting away from the stories of The Carter Team. They were practically legends...they were my friends...

'Thanks' She looked up at me and gave a half hearted smile.

'So what are your roles?'

'Liz and Jonas are communications and also our getaway drivers. Nick is our resident doctor, munitions expert. Grant is the muscle, and soon to be munitions expert. Macey is our undercover and equipment expert, she's also one of the best at reading a room. Bex is our shot, she's usually the sniper, and also our language girl. Tom is…' She paused. Her eyes flickered back to the house...she really does care about him. Really does. I sighed inwardly

'Tom will be fine Cam'

'I'm worried Zach...I haven't lost anyone I care about since…' She stopped speaking again. She looked lost and confused and alone. Whenever Cam was around me she was safe, but right now, she's looking at me like I'm a stranger.

'We should get you inside now, you'll be freezing' I looked at Cam but she refused to move. She looked out at the massive garden and the woods that what followed on where the hedges end.

'Have you been here before?' She asked. For the first time Cam was asking about me, not snapping at me or looking like she wanted to kill me. She was just there, with me. Together.

'A few times. Townsend said it'll be mine if I stay'

'Will you?' I looked at Cam carefully, there was no indication that she actually cared. She was just asking a question.

'There isn't really much for me in the US anymore' I stated.

'I disagree' Cam began 'Grant misses you like hell, so does everyone else!' I miss you too Zach I wanted her to say, but it never came…

'I don't know' I scratched the back of my head 'Something's different about being here'

'Something or someone?' She asked. I furrowed my brow. Cam was very calm, she knew what she was doing, but I didn't so I have to be cautious.

'Camilla?' I raised my eyebrow. Cam put her hands on her legs and looked at me

'Tell me about your relationship with her' I raised both eyebrows. Cam rolled her eyes 'I need to know everything about her so I can rescue her Zach' Her tone was blunt 'I am the team leader' She added. I bit my tongue, Cam was right, she is the leader and I have to listen to her.

'Camilla's good. She'd done a few undercover missions, but…' She wasn't you 'She lacked the experience of other agents'

'How well did you know her?' Cam's calm voice that sliced through the air was really starting to freak me out.

'For the most part it was purely professional, we'd had a few drinks casually now and then, but we maintained our cover'

'So you didn't secretly get married then?' And there it was, the bombshell, bringing it back to square one. I rolled my head back and looked at the sky. I groaned

'That marriage was annuled on the grounds that neither of us were sane at the time' I looked back at her to see thunder in her eyes

'Why did you keep the ring?' She whispered. I felt like I was knocked for six, how do I answer this, do I spare her feelings say that I forgot it was there or do I tell her the truth and watch her world crumble around her.

'Saving it for the next time I proposed' I muttered. By the hurt that crossed her face, I could tell that she thought I would propose to someone else, give them her cast off, but it's not true, I hoped and prayed that there would be another chance to propose to Cam...but one doesn't seem to have come, and quite possibly never will. Cam stared at me, hurt in her eyes mixed with pleading as if wanting me to tell her more, tell her that she was the one, tell her that it should be us and no one else. But I didn't. And she knew I wouldn't say it. She just stood up numbly and walked back towards the house, and for the first time since she found me, I didn't bother chasing her.

Author's note: So we get to hear Zach's side of the story and then a little bit more. Then Cam just had to bring up the secret marriage. Considering that Tom isn't that well, and Cam doesn't know much about Camilla, I reckon, Zach and Cammie will be spending a lot more time together. I'll see you all again on Monday xxx

BritishBombshell007: I promise that there will be more Zammie! Sorry for keeping you on tender hooks. Thank you as always xxx

Smiles180: I know! Cam might have feelings for Zach but I don't think that she can come to terms with it right now, I feel like a battle between her heart and head is coming up. Be prepared for some BIG surprises next chapter xxx

Zachgoodet: Only if he lives...I like that. Cam does care about Tom and Zach. Zach left and Cam had Tom almost as a distraction, yet now that Tom isn't well, Zach's might be Cam's distraction. But will she mix business with pleasure? xxx

AllyCarterFan: Thank you so much! Tom was meant to be Cam's saving grace, but now Zammie could be happening...or not because shit happens next chapter. Cam mentioning the marriage meant that she had a little power, but Zach slamming it back with the 'next time I propose' has really played with her head...find out more on Monday xxx

Original Gallaghergirl: Aww, thank you so much! You should find out about the letter before christmas but you'll be waiting for a while. Sorry! xxx