-1Irina's first day at APO was an event for everyone. She began her day in a secret meeting with Director Chase where she was reminded of her agreement with the CIA and her commitment to helping the office. Chase hated debriefing Irina. She had distrusted Sloane and was forced to leave him in charge of an office and now she felt she was doing the same thing.

Irina was no more pleased with the situation than Chase was. The last place she wanted to work for was the CIA, she had planned on leaving the business entirely and now she was forced to work for the enemy. She felt it was even worse that she had to work with her family. She knew that time was running out and she was going to have to face them with the truth but seeing them everyday was going to make everything so much more difficult, particularly with Jack.

As she had anticipated Jack learned of her in cell request not to see him and as a result she hadn't. She knew he must be angry and certainly confused but she wasn't prepared to give up that portion of her original plan. She would keep Jack at a distance. As hard as it would be for the both of them she'd maintain a cool icy demeanor. She hated it and knew that the consequences would impact not only Jack but also Sydney; however, Irina wasn't sure that also wasn't for the best.

Irina's entrance in to the APO office caused quite a stir as all eyes were on her - everyone dying to meet the famed Derevko woman who had spent years on the CIA most wanted but was also wife of their boss and mother to their colleagues.

Irina's cool demeanor was matched by Jack's icy one. He wouldn't look at her. He simply introduced her and went on with the meeting, leaving first and not saying a word.

"Hi Mom," Nadia greeted once the meeting was over and most people have left. "I'd like for you to meet Eric Weiss."

"Hello Eric," Irina said with her typical teasing glance.

"Ms. Derevko. It's an honor to meet you. I really am very fond of your daughter. She's a great girl - woman - person," Eric stumbled nervously and became even more nervous as Irina began to laugh.

"I don't know if you remember me-"

"Marshall. I remember you. Nice to see you again."

"Oh, well, yes, thank you, you too," Marshall said flustered that Irina remembered him.

"Mom," Sydney said rolling her eyes slightly at the two men acting like schoolchildren. "I'd like you to meet Marcus Dixon."

"Hello, it's nice to meet you. I know you saw me and told the girls. I'm very grateful for that," Irina said extending her hand.

"I'm glad I could help," Dixon said torn between wanting to trust his partners mother but not wanting to be burned by another "reformed" criminal.

"Mr. Vaughn," Irina commented at he last person in the room.

"Irina," Vaughn said showing off to the others in the room by addressing Irina by her first name.

Irina didn't really mind the distrust on his part. She found it entertaining. She knew men and their egos and if it made him happy to call her Irina - so be it.

"Come on Mom let me show you to your desk," Nadia offered.