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Sue stared at the pictures shocked.

- He wants me… - she whispered. – He knows that Watson gave the microchip to me, and now he wants to kill me… I put all of you in danger… - she looked at the team with tears in her eyes.

- No, Sue, this is not your fault – Jack stepped over to her and hugged her. This lunatic wants to hurt the love of my life. But I won't let anything happen to her. I will protect her, even if it costs me my life. – Everything will be OK… - he whispered, and although he knew that Sue can't hear him, he felt the woman knows what he is saying.

It is so comforting that he is here with me… No one can take care of me the way he does…

- Lucy! – Jack looked at the best friend of the woman he loved. Lucy immediately knew what Jack wanted. She went over to Sue and gently took hold of her arm. – Come – she said, and led her to the restroom.

- This maniac is hunting after Sue. We have to catch him, before he could hurt her – Jack said angrily.

- Jack… - Bobby said. – Calm down. Being nervous won't help us catch that lunatic.

- Calm down? A maniac is hunting after a member of my team and you are telling me to calm down? This maniac wants to kill the love of my life! How could I calm down?

- Jack, Sue needs you. Raging won't help. She needs you, more than ever. You are the one who can protect her the best. You have to stay calm and make her feel secure, otherwise how could you expect her make even a single step without being terrified?

- You are right, Bobby… But you know… Sue means too much to me… I can't lose her. I couldn't endure that.

Bobby touched his friend's arm in sympathy. – You won't lose her. We'll defend her; after all, we are the best team at the FBI.

- Yes… I hope it won't be too late.

- Are you feeling better? – Lucy asked, after her friend refreshed herself in the restroom.

- A little… But I am still horrified of the thought that somewhere a maniac knows about whatever I do and is waiting for nothing else then putting an end to my life.

- Everything will be all right, Sue; after all, the best team of the FBI takes care of you.

- I know, it's just that… It is so frightening… It is horrific to even think that he can kill me any time… How could I step out on the street, knowing that he can shoot me any time?

- Don't worry, Sue, someone from the team will always be with you, day and night, he can't hurt you.

- Yes… I hope that too. I just want it to be over, to live my life quietly, without having to fear the revenge of a lunatic.

- Everything will be OK – Lucy smiled reassuringly. – Shall we go back?

Sue nodded, and the two friends went back to the bullpen.

- Are you OK? – Jack asked when the two women went back, touching Sue's arm. The woman nodded and tried to smile.

- Did you find anything out yesterday? – Bobby asked, when Sue sat down at her table.

- We went through the whole case again, including what Watson's wife and colleagues told us… - D replied. – We didn't find anything new here… But Tara tried to track again the messages Sue received… And we found something interesting…

- I checked again the letters which arrived to Sue's address – Tara said. – I didn't manage to find out who sent the messages, but I learned that the emails were sent from the same computer.

- Did you find out whose computer is it?

- Of course – Tara replied smiling. – We know him… The emails came from the computer of James Tyler.

- James Tyler, the main advisor of the Secretary? – Bobby asked amazed.

- Exactly – Tara nodded. – The case is starting to get interesting…

- Jack… - Sue's terrified voice interrupted the conversation. – Another message…

The man stepped over to Sue's desk and they read the email together.

I am happy to learn that the pictures had the desired effect… I am continuously following you… I know about every step you make… Time is approaching, Sue… A bullet will penetrate your chest sooner than you would think… Your blood will cover everything… And you'll die… Slowly… Very slowly…