Before I start the next chapter, I'd like to apologise for my absent mind. I referred to Kate as Nana near the end of the last chapter by accident. I had been thinking back to one of my other stories when I was writing, I'm so sorry, so the whole Nana thing, just ignore it please.

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Chapter 14

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Ressler drove their car up the long road, Elizabeth's eyes going wide when she spotted Kate's car a few yards from the farmhouse. The three Agents sat for a few moments, just staring at the house and its surroundings before Samar finally spoke.

"So how are we handling this Liz?"

"Well, we have no idea how many men he has in there or the condition of Reddington and Dembe, or right now even Mr Kaplan and Aram."

"You think he could have hurt them already?" Ressler asked.

"I don't know, we don't know anything about this guy. I can't believe any of this, why does Reddington always have to drag everyone else in to his messes."

"He's Raymond Reddington, what do you expect."

"But Mr Kaplan, of all the people in his life…he's always done everything to keep her out of things."

"Really, we're not blind Liz. She's known as his Cleaner for god sake, and we know you're not taking house cleaning." Ressler added.

"Whatever she's done for him, she doesn't deserve to be going through this because of him."

"Hey, I never said that she…"

"We should go."

Elizabeth got out of the car, gun at the ready as Ressler and Samar followed her, ready for a fight.

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Kate's eyes went wide when Aram mentioned the pregnancy in front of Salgado, Reddington's eyes completely focused on his friend, wanting nothing more than to protect her more now than ever. Salgado pointed his weapon at Aram's head, causing a gasp from Kate.

"What did you just say FBI man."

"Nothing, I said nothing."

"Move."

"No, do what you want to me but you're not laying a hand on her."

Aram didn't have time to react before he felt the handle of the gun connecting with the side of his head, knocking him to the ground before Salgado moved towards Kate. She tried to move away but ended up backed up against the nearest wall as Salgado leaned down, close to her. She moved her head to the side as she felt his breath on the side of her neck, the smell of whiskey and cigarettes on him, just like that fateful night.

"Tell me…Kate, what's the FBI man talking about."

"Don't say anything Kate." Reddington spoke up, giving her a sympathetic look.

Salgado grabbed her face in his hands, forcing her to look him in the eyes. He could feel her going tense when he grabbed her, laughing as he moved his hands to the side of her arms.

"Talk to me Kate…I WANT TO KNOW."

"Kate…"

"It's alright Raymond, it's alright."

Reddington could tell from the way she looked at him, the fear in her eyes, and the hint of tears that it was far from alright. She took a deep breath, forcing herself to look at him before she finally spoke.

"He was talking about my child."

"Your…child?"

"Yes."

"No offence darlin' but, I think you're a little old to be knocked up."

Kate closed her eyes tightly as she felt his hands leaving her arms. He looked from Reddington back to Kate, Aram watching with fear in his eyes and Dembe who looked ready to kill the man.

"Oh…I see now…I did this did I. Well, who knew I still had it in me huh. Looks like I'll still have a kid around after all."

"The hell you will."

Everyone looked around to see Elizabeth with Ressler and Samar, guns pointing directly at them. Aaron made a move towards Elizabeth, a shot firing, bringing him to his knees. Kate kept eye contact with Reddington as Aaron tried to take another shot, Ressler firing the second shot, shooting him dead. Salgado made a move for Kate, Aram trying to get to her but unsuccessfully. Kate tried to fight him off, falling back to avoid being grabbed by him, hitting her head as she fell.

"KATE…" Reddington yelled out.

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Salgado knew he wasn't getting out in one piece so decided to do what he had originally set out to accomplish, pointing his gun straight at Reddington, who locked eyes with him. Ready to take his fate.

"Do it…Kate's safe now, I don't care about me."

"Happily."

Two shots rang out, Reddington quickly looking up as he watched Salgado fall to his knees in front of him.

"Nearly Red…nearly." He said as he fell forward, his body motionless on the ground.

Reddington looked over to see Elizabeth with her gun drawn, her head turning to him.

"Thank you Elizabeth."

"I didn't do it for you, Mr Kaplan would never forgive me if he'd killed you. Ressler, Samar…get them free would you."

Aram finally moved to where Kate was lying, his arm going under her to help her sit up, a small groan of pain escaping her lips. Elizabeth heard the pained noise from the older woman, coming over to kneel beside them.

"Liz…I think she's hurt."

"Don't move her, I'll call an ambulance. Mr Kaplan, we're gonna get you help, don't move okay."

Kate just closed her eyes, Reddington rushing to her side.

"Kate…"

"I'm sorry Raymond."

"Don't be silly, I'm the one who should be apologising. I should never have involved you in all this."

"I don't regret coming here today, if I hadn't. You and Dembe would be dead. I'm sorry we involved the FBI."

"It's fine Kate…none of that matters now. I'm just sorry you had to face him. Kate?"

Kate's eyes closed, Reddington looking up at Elizabeth, suddenly worried."

"Lizzie…"

"The ambulance will be here soon, she'll be fine…she'll be fine."

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To Be Continued…