Well, finally here is chapter 11. It has taken longer than I expected to write this chapter and I apologize for the wait. Thank you all so much for the reviews, please keep them coming!

Again, all mistakes are my own…enjoy.

Chapter 11

Annie and Jimmy sat down at the big table in the conference room. Annie had grabbed a yogurt out of the box and was slowly eating as she thought her plan through.

"So, what's on your mind Boots?" Jimmy asked anxiously.

"Well, you know how on television they are always using stunt doubles for actors? I was thinking that if we can find a cop that looks enough like me we may can come up with a plan to lure Diablo out of the woodworks. We have to start presenting him with some opportunities and sooner or later he is going to act. If he's telling the truth, if I am what he really wants and he is really watching and waiting for the right moment, we have to make that happen. The plan has to be good though, and the cop has to be good. I don't want to put someone that can't handle herself in harms way," Annie suggested. She knew they would have to do this just right to pull it off, but she was sick of waiting for this guy to strike.

Jimmy pondered on her idea. He finally nodded a little, "That could work. But it's gonna take a lot of planning and we are going to have to find someone that can pass for you at a fairly close distance."

Annie nodded, "It would have to be a bait and switch. However we do this, he has to really think it's me."

Jimmy furrowed his brow, "Yea, that's the part that worries me. First things first, let's get in the database and see if there is a cop out there that has what it takes to make this thing happen."

They both went to work on their computers. Five minutes later the rest of the team walked in and they explained the plan to them. They all decided that they would take a half hour to look for female cops that could pass for Annie and then pool their results and see what they could come up with.

In the middle of the search Annie started feeling a little queasy. She rolled her eyes as she took some deep breaths to try and calm her stomach, but in the end it wasn't enough. She calmly got up and walked towards the door not saying anything to anyone in fear that she would lose the little control she had left. When she exited the room she bolted for the bathroom, making it just in time. Just as she finished she heard a tap on the stall door. "You alright?" Daisy asked from the other side.

Annie stood and opened the door, "Yea, this son of a bitch has my stomach in knots," she lied. "I'm just so pissed and frustrated…I just wish we had something to go on."

Daisy nodded, "Yea, tell me about it. Jimmy looked a little worried about you so I said I'd check on you. Everything okay with you two? Something seemed a little off this morning."

Annie half rolled her eyes, "Yea, we're fine. He worries too much."

"K well if you need anything, like someone to kick his ass, I'm here," Daisy smiled.

Annie laughed, "Oh, I think I can handle that…thanks though."

The two women made their way back to the conference room to find several blue eyed blonds up on the big screen. Annie was impressed that some of the cops really could pass for her, even up close.

"Well, what do you think?" Marco asked. "We still have to narrow down height but this is a pretty good start. All of these women work in the greater metropolitan area so they should all be pretty tough cookies. Do you want me to start making some calls?"

Annie put her hand up to silence Marco, "Let's just slow down okay. These two are too tall," she pointed to two of the women, "And this one would have to get a serious hair cut. This one here may be worth checking into, and this one, she's too young. There's no way I'm using a 25 year old to try and lure this guy out." Annie looked at the few others that were left on the screen. "Let's start with her," she said pointing to a picture on the screen.

Jimmy pulled up the information of the woman Annie had suggested, "Karen Roberts, 32. Been on the force since 2003. Trained in martial arts so she should be able to handle herself. I'll call her precinct, see if she's interested."

Annie nodded, "If she says yes, have her come down here but tell her to wear a cap with her hair tucked up in it and maybe sunglasses too. We need to compare her in person and make sure she can still pass. That picture is what, two years old? In the meantime Marco, give this one here a call and have her do the same. I want to get the ball rolling on this ASAP. I don't want another victim on our hands."

The team got to work. Luke continued checking the database for Annie look a likes, expanding his search to other big cities in Texas. They needed to have the best match possible if this was ever going to work.

Five minutes later Jimmy came back into the room, "Roberts is a no go. Had a baby last year and apparently put on a few pounds along with it. Luke, you find anything else?"

Luke nodded, still staring at the computer, "If this woman still looks like this she could definitely pass for Annie. She is in Dallas but I think she may be worth looking into. Same height, hair, eyes, and looks to be the same weight." Luke didn't actually know what Annie weighed but he was guessing around 115 or 120.

Annie glanced at the weight, "Yea, she's pretty close…see if she's willing and then have her send us an updated photo."

"You got it boss," Luke smiled.

Annie walked toward the kitchen, feeling Jimmy's eyes on her. It felt great to actually be doing something that may end up stopping this guy. She nonchalantly grabbed her blue coffee mug and filled it up. She was in the process of adding creamer and sugar when she heard Jimmy at the doorway. "What Jimmy, I'm fine…go away," she told him without turning around.

Jimmy crossed over to her and leaned up against the cabinet beside her, "Boots, I know you're fine…but…you're not suppose to drink that," he said staring at the steaming coffee.

Annie looked at him, realization washing over her, "Dammit," she said frustrated as she turned away quickly pouring the coffee into the sink. "I guess I'll have a fucking water," she said angrily as she jerked the refrigerator door open.

Jimmy opened the cabinet and started going through it, "Hold on, I think we have some decaf up here," he said as he pulled out the green Folgers can. He dumped the coffee in the pot out and started a fresh pot with the decaf. After he had scooped some grounds in, he returned the green can to its place in the cabinet, "There, no one will know the difference."

"Yea well, that kind of defeats the purpose of coffee," she said as she leaned against the cabinet beside him.

He looked down at her, "How you feeling?"

"I'm fine Jimmy…I wish you'd quit asking me that. I know you're worried but I need you to back off a little bit. I am keeping it together right now and the last thing I need is a reminder of our situation," she stared down at the floor. She didn't want to hurt him but she felt smothered and she knew if she didn't tell him this now she would end up blowing up on him later.

"I know. I'm sorry, just remember to take it easy okay…that's the last thing I'm gonna say," he told her as he slowly walked out the door without turning back.

'Great, now he was going to act like a puppy who just got yelled at and mope around for a while', she thought rolling her eyes. She opened the fridge and grabbed another yogurt. She really didn't feel like eating but she knew she should try.

"What's wrong with Jimmy?" Daisy asked as she came in to refill her coffee cup.

Annie smiled sarcastically, "I told him to back off."

Daisy nodded understandingly, "He's a little worried huh?"

"Yea, that's an understatement. More like every time I turn around I run into him. He follows me around like I'm a damn second grader and I've had enough," Annie confided.

"Did you tell him about the pain you've been having?" Daisy asked, not wanting to pry but knowing that Annie's knee wouldn't still have Jimmy worried this much.

"Yea, it happened again last night and he witnessed the whole thing," Annie told her. It wasn't a lie…it just wasn't the whole truth.

"That's what's wrong with him then. He is just overprotective. It would drive me crazy too," Daisy admitted.

"Hmm, it's more like overbearing…and that just pisses me off. I have made it just fine my whole life with no one telling me what I needed to do and I'll be damned if I'm gonna let somebody start now," Annie said getting more worked up the more she thought about it. She took a breath shaking her head. She had no idea why she was being so open with Daisy. It wasn't like her to talk about her how she felt to anyone.

Daisy noticed Annie's sudden change in demeanor. "Look, I don't mean to pry, or sound like Jimmy, but are you sure you're okay? You do seem a little off your game."

"Thanks for the concern Daisy, but I'm fine. Now, let's get on this Diablo thing. I am ready to get this son of bitch off the streets of our city," Annie said as she poured her a cup of decaf and quickly added cream and sugar.

"Yea, okay. I'll go see what Luke found out…" Daisy grabbed her coffee and hurried out of the room.

When Annie and Daisy walked into the conference room Luke already had an updated photo of the Dallas detective up on the big screen. "Wow, I think we've found our woman," Daisy commented.

Annie was a little shocked at the resemblance. It wasn't exact, but it would fool anyone from a small distance away. "Meet Detective Micah Young," Luke said proudly.

"Good job Luke…now see how quickly you can get her to Houston," Annie said smiling at the young marshal.

"Already done, some of our guys are picking her up from the plane and bringing her in through the garage, that way there is no chance of Diablo seeing her," Luke explained.

Annie nodded, "Well, you just thought of everything. Thanks Luke, now go update Marco and Jimmy."

When Luke was gone Annie sat down and started planning. She knew however they did this, they would have to be very careful. They couldn't afford for anyone to mess up even the least little bit, or someone could very possibly get killed. Once Diablo was cornered, there was nothing he wouldn't do to get away. He knew he was too far gone to expect any leniency from any DA and his only hope would be to escape somehow.

"So whatchya thinking?" Daisy asked.

"I'm thinking we better have our shit together when this goes down or it's never gonna work. I know Jimmy doesn't want me involved at all, but for this to have the best chance of working I'm gonna have to do my part. Diablo has to think he's coming after me, not some look alike," Annie explained.

"I hate to say that I agree. This may be the only chance we get because if we screw up, he will never fall for it again," Daisy nodded.

"If he even falls for it this time. It's gotta be perfect. She's not just gonna have to look like me. She's gotta act like me. She's gotta get the same walk, the same body language, everything…" just then Annie trailed off and gripped the table, feeling the pain wash over her. She put her other hand on her stomach and bent over in the chair, shutting her eyes and clinching her jaw.

Daisy jumped up and hurried to her. "Annie, talk to me, how bad is it?" Daisy knelt down beside her, unsure of what to do. After a few seconds Daisy noticed her tighten her grip on her stomach. This was intense, "Just try to breath," Daisy said.

"Aaaah," Annie could only moan. She held her breath and rocked forward and backwards trying somehow to get the pain to ease.

"I'm gonna get Jimmy," Daisy said quickly standing up.

All Annie could do is shake her head, "Please, no" she finally got out.

Daisy listened to Annie and knelt back down but it didn't matter, Jimmy was walking by and peaked in to check on them anyways. When he saw Annie doubled over in pain he rushed to her side. "How long has she been like this?" he asked looking at Daisy.

"I don't know, a minute maybe," Daisy said shaking her head. "What can I do?" Daisy asked.

"Get her the trash can, she will probably be sick once it passes," Jimmy said trying to get Annie to look at him. She didn't show much sign of the pain letting up. "Annie, is it worse?"

Annie just subtly shook her head. She slowly started to get her breath back but continued to rock back and forth holding her stomach. Finally she motioned for the trash can. Daisy handed the small can to Jimmy quickly who in turn set it in front of Annie. She of course got sick, feeling the muscles in her stomach burn every time she heaved. Jimmy sent Daisy after a wet cloth and when she left he waited on Annie to lean back in her chair. "Is it gone now?"

"Mostly," Annie said hoarsely.

Jimmy shook his head, "What do you mean, mostly?"

"It still hurts a little…no more than the last time though," she responded. She felt weak and had broken out in a cold sweat. This usually happened after she got sick like that, but Jimmy thought it was still a little worse than normal.

"Annie, I wanna call Maya, just make sure you don't need to get checked out," he said urgently.

Annie shook her head as Daisy walked back in, "Jimmy…just give me a minute. It was no worse than the last time, I promise."

Jimmy rolled his eyes, not caring that Daisy had came back in. "You are unbelievable. How can you not care more about this? How are you not worried at all?"

Annie looked up at him weakly, "Jimmy, I do care."

Jimmy shook his head and ran his hand through his hair, "You coulda fooled me." He looked to Daisy who was keeping her distance from the two, "Take care of her will ya?" Jimmy turned and walked out the door, leaving Annie teary eyed still sitting in the chair.

"Dammit," Annie said softly. She was so frustrated with him right now. She knew he was worried about her, about the baby, hell about everything. She also knew there was nothing that the doctor could do about this pain. She knew it was just like the last time she experienced it. Maybe she should have just compromised and told Jimmy to call just to let Maya know that she had had another episode.

Daisy walked up and handed Annie the cloth. Annie took it, wiping the sweat from her brow before wiping her mouth. "Can I get you anything? I brought you some water," Daisy asked as she handed her a cold bottle of water.

"Thanks." Annie took a small sip.

"You know Annie, maybe this bait and switch thing isn't such a great idea. I mean, if you have an episode like that in the middle of it…" Daisy trailed off.

Annie rolled her eyes, "I've thought about that too. We are going to have to come up with something that leaves me out of it. I can't take that chance." Annie unconsciously put her hand back on her stomach. She knew she would never be able to live with herself if something happened that could have been avoided. This pregnancy was completely unexpected and still scared the hell out of her but she knew deep down that she had to do everything she could to give this baby the best chance that she could give it. Not only would Jimmy never forgive her if something happened, she would never forgive herself.

Daisy was a little shocked. It wasn't like Annie to think of her own safety like that. She could tell Annie was deep in thought now, which also worried her a little. She wondered what was really going on to cause Jimmy to storm out like he did. "Wow, Jimmy's really gotten to you huh?"

Annie just shook her head, "It's not just Jimmy," she said quietly.

Daisy furrowed her brows, but before she could respond Marco, Luke, and Jimmy entered the room. "Wow, you look like hell," Marco said when he seen how pale Annie was.

"She's sick…shouldn't even be here," Jimmy said shortly.

Annie just rolled her eyes and stayed quiet. The last thing she wanted was to get in a fight with him in front of the whole team. "Let's all sit down and start planning. It's gonna have to be damn near perfect if it's ever gonna work…And guys…I'm gonna have to sit this one out. The plan is going to have to be good enough to work without me."

The whole team looked to Annie, shock written all over their faces. The questions in their eyes were making her very uncomfortable. Jimmy finally recovered, giving Annie a thankful look. He nodded to her before he looked back to the rest of the team, "Okay, let's sit down and figure this thing out." He then looked back to Annie, "You come up with anything so far?"

"Well, I'm thinking whenever we decide to do this, you and I should go home after work, just like always," Annie said looking to Jimmy. "When it gets late, we can send the decoy out acting like me, maybe with a cap pulled down tight. That way it will look like I am trying to hide my face so Diablo won't notice me, but will really be hiding her face so he won't notice that it's not me."

Jimmy nodded, "Sounds good, but we have to have this decoy actually heading somewhere specific so we can have plenty of backup on her route."

"Yea, it's also gotta be believable. Jimmy's been staying with you for over a month now and you haven't left home by yourself not one time when there was a threat that Diablo could be near. Maybe you and Jimmy should get in a fight before you enter your building, that way when Diablo thinks he sees you leave, it will be a little more conceivable. You should have the decoy on the phone when she comes out. She should act really upset and maybe burn a little rubber when she pulls onto the road in your escalade," Daisy suggested.

Annie nodded, "That's good Daisy…now we just have to figure out where I would go after Jimmy pissed me off."

"What about the park?" Luke suggested. "Nothing like a good jog to blow off some steam."

Annie raised her eyebrows, "Yea but he's gonna know something's up if we make it too easy for him."

"When you and Jimmy are fighting you could yell something like 'I can handle myself' so that if Diablo's close enough he may overhear you, then when you get out at the park you could strap your holster to your leg. That way, maybe he will think you are trying to prove that Jimmy is overreacting," Marco added his two cents to the plan.

The whole team sat in thought for a minute. Finally Jimmy broke the silence, "That could work."

"Only if this decoy can pass the test. It's gonna take some time to get her prepared. Luke, what time is her plane suppose to land?" Annie watched Luke check his watch.

"Thirty minutes…she should be here in just a little while," Luke told her.

"Okay, Luke, you and Marco go pick her up. I don't want someone else screwin this up before we even get a chance to get started. Make sure she is low in the back seat when you get close to the office, and make sure you get her up here without her being seen. Got it?" Jimmy asked.

Both nodded and hurried out, leaving an uncomfortable Daisy standing in between Annie and Jimmy. "Okay you two, I'm saying this as a friend and not a coworker…you need to get whatever it is that's got you turned inside out taken care of unless you want everyone to find out about this secret relationship you've got going on."

Daisy couldn't help but notice the sudden tears that welled up in Annie's eyes. Annie looked down to try to hide the sudden unexpected emotions from both Daisy and Jimmy, but it was too late. Daisy quickly headed towards her, "Annie, what's wrong…are you hurting again?"

Annie shook her head and quickly wiped her tears. "I'm fine Daisy," she said unconvincingly as she looked up with glassy eyes. "Just tired I guess."

Daisy nodded, "I'm gonna go grab some coffee…you guys need anything?"

They both shook their heads and watched as Daisy headed for the lounge. When she was gone Annie stood up on shaky legs. Jimmy walked over and pulled her into a hug. Annie couldn't stop the tears now, they soaked through Jimmy's shirt as she buried her head in his chest. "Sshh, it's gonna be okay," Jimmy said softly while rubbing up and down her back.

He held her and let her cry for a while, and when she was finally finished she pulled back and looked up at him with red brimmed eyes, "I'm sorry Jimmy…this is just…so hard for me. I don't know how to handle it."

He pulled her back into a hug, wrapping his arms around her and resting his chin on the top of her head, "I'm sorry too, I shouldn't push you so hard, and I should listen to you more. You just scare me to death…I never know what's going on in that pretty little head of yours."

She shook her head against his chest, "Right now, I don't either. But I do know that you and I are on the same page now. I promise I will be careful, but I still had rather not say anything to anyone yet. I mean, we wouldn't even know about this yet if we hadn't of made that trip to see Maya last night. I want to just take it easy around here and at least get a good report from the doc before we spill the beans to the chief, if that's okay with you." She looked up at him with misty eyes.

He smiled sweetly down at her, "So does this mean you've finally come to terms with this?"

"Something like that…but don't expect me to do anything crazy like marry you just because I'm carrying your child," she smiled softly up at him. "To tell you the truth, when I tell the chief about this I might not should even tell him it is yours, at least for a while…I mean, I think I had rather him think that I was promiscuous than split our team up because he doesn't think we can work together."

Jimmy kissed her softly, "How about we cross that bridge when we come to it…we will talk to the chief together…I think the worse he will do is make sure you and I partner up with someone from the rest of the team instead of each other. Half the time we do that anyways," Jimmy said trying to ease her nervousness. He really had no idea what the chief would do or say, but there was no way he was letting Annie go through any of this alone.

Annie nodded. She was still scared to death, but she knew this was something she and Jimmy had to decide on together. She finally pulled away and sat back down in the chair. She rubbed her hands over her face that was now swollen from crying. "Why don't you go lay down for a little while? I know you're tired after last night," Jimmy suggested.

Annie nodded and yawned at the same time. "I think I may take you up on that, as long as you will come wake me when everyone gets back."

"Will do," Jimmy said with no intention on following through with that promise. He knew she needed all the rest she could get. He gave her a soft kiss and walked her to the door. He watched her head down the hall towards the bunks. "I love you Annie Frost," he said under his breath. Then he turned and went to find Daisy and to work on the plan to catch Diablo a little more before the rest of the team got back with the woman that could hopefully set this plan into motion.

Well, there is chapter 11, I hope it was worth the wait! I went back and forth on a lot of things in this chapter so I finally decided to just post it and see what all of you guys thought. I am trying to keep these folks in character as much as I can but it's getting harder as the story goes on…please let me know what you all think! P.S. Suggestions are always welcome!