Kate exited the secret panic room still wondering what else Rick was hiding. Getting to the living room Alexis was there curled on the couch.
"Hey 'lex what are you doing back? I thought you were out for the evening?" Kate asked sitting beside the young woman.
"I was out and then I decided I wanted to come back here. I think someone was following me" Alexis said.
"Are you sure?" Kate asked.
"Yeah I am getting pretty good at spotting stalkers. The problem is I never saw the man's face but the clothes I could spot so I turned around and came back here" Alexis said.
"Are you sure it just was not someone Black controls? I mean after meeting your grandfather I could tell he is very protective of his family" Kate said.
"No…It was not one of those guys. I can never see them directly. No this was deliberate; someone wanted me to know I was being followed. Why I have not a clue" Alexis confided.
"Well you are safe here I really need to make a phone call. Excuse me a moment and then we will talk again." Kate said while holding the younger woman's hand.
"Ok Kate I will wait right here." Alexis said.
"Oh better yet go get the carton of Rocky Road and two spoons" Kate said.
Alexis moved out to get the required items and Kate dialed her phone.
"Espo? Good pick up Ryan and get over here now. There is a family discussion with lots to discuss. Good see you then" Kate said then hung up.
Alexis returned with the requested items then sat down on the couch.
"I called the boys they will be here shortly. I believe I know why you are being followed but we can not discuss it in the open" Kate said spooning a full measure of the ice cream.
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Inside the security room Clare and Rick were discussing ways to scan the building for any snipers. Soon the door was opened and the Boys, Alexis and Kate entered.
"Gee you've been holding out on us Castle!" Ryan said looking around the secret room.
"Yea Bro what's up with that?" Espo added.
"Guys Guys I have not been forth coming for a reason. But that reason is worthless now." Rick said. "Clare tell the guys what you told me."
Clare now told of the plot to have Bracken assassinated.
"What we have to defend his ass?" Espo said. "I'd rather they go ahead and shoot him! No I'd want to cap his ass myself"
"You want us on his protection detail?" Ryan said incredulously.
"Nobody is going to harm him ok?" Rick said.
"Look I know this is highly irregular but think what happens if the assassin could be traced to a NK general?" Kate said arguing for Bracken's protection. "I know I hate this idea as much as you guys do. He is responsible for having my mother killed. But there is a higher purpose here too. He needs to pay for his crimes in a court of law."
The argument continued until finally the boys agreed to volunteer for the Senator's protection detail.
"One down only Gates to go" Kate whispered to Rick who nodded sagely.
After the argument was over Alexis finally spoke up about the man following her.
"Pumpkin are you sure it is the same man?" Rick asked hugging her.
"Yeah I am." Alexis said.
"Ok someone with a camera needs to get a pic of this guy. Alexis we need to know what you have planned for tomorrow." Rick said.
"I have classes then I thought I would have dinner here at the loft if you don't mind." Alexis said.
"I have no objections" Clare offered.
"Thanks Clare" Alexis said.
"I don't know what time I will be here tomorrow I will be busy with trial prep and hopefully the Captain will assign us to the detail" Kate said. "If that happens we'll be in planning meetings with Secret Service Agents."
"Ok then it is settled Clare will tailing Alexis for the whole day" Rick said.
"What do you think Wayne can I rock the preppy look?" Clare said.
"Yeah with the right clothes and look you could do it." Rick said.
"Oh I have the perfect outfit which you can borrow" Alexis said as they all left the secret room.
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Across town there were two men and they were waiting on a third to appear.
"When will she be here?" complained one of them.
"Whenever she gets here that is when she gets here so sit down your pacing is driving me crazy!" The older of the two men said while sitting on a faded green sofa.
It was his mother's place. He had kept it just like she left it on that fateful day. Because his father died 2 years after she did he went into foster care. Getting a new name but yet he knew who killed his real mother. Her name was Diane… Diane Cavanaugh…Today along with the rest of the people he found they were having a meeting. They were all affected by the Evils of Senator William Bracken.
The older man was about 26 lean and strong. The stint in the Army gave him a special rating Sniper. But it was being on the presidential detail which made his life have purpose. Terry Lankin is his name now Special Agent in charge for the US secret service.
He hated being attached to the protection of the man who had his mother killed. When he was approached by two other members of this detail he was astounded he was not alone.
The younger man was also affected by the murder of his Mother Jennifer Stewart. Suffering the same cruel fate he was placed in foster care but since he was younger he was adopted. His name was Fred Shapiro now. Also a Special agent with the protection detail of William Bracken. The person they were waiting on was also affected deeply.
Finally the woman they were waiting for arrived.
"So sorry I was late I was trying to follow the Castle child to see if we could contact Det. Beckett. But it looks like that is a no go guys. I know you wanted her on our side but it looks like something is happening at the Castle loft tonight because the girl got spooked and return then the rest of her team appeared." The younger woman said.
She was about 5' 6" with honey blonde hair and a curvaceous figure. Her name was Susan Weiss after her mother. Most people never knew that she was the product of a pair of star crossed lovers. Her Father was not married to her mother and he never knew she existed. His name was Sean Murray also a victim of Bracken's lust for power.
"What do you think they know of the plot?" The younger man inquired. Fred was a bit high strung but was not totally convinced they should be doing this.
"Look I did not know you all existed until our mutual friend Mathew got in touch with us. It was he who gave us the proof that Bracken is guilty. And in two days time we will get that confession out of him!" Terry said.
"Then he will pay for his crimes! He is a Traitor!" Susan said with much venom in her voice.
The meeting broke up after that pronouncement. All agreed Bracken will pay.