In the courtyard outside Jessica's House, Nicole was playing with Chris while Jess was watching over them. Brody was spying them from his car, hearing the news at the radio. Chris was wonderful with his half-sister, Brody was so proud of him. What can he say about Jess? She was amazing, he didn't love her anymore but she kept a special place in his heart. He had no doubt they would have understood the situation and helped Carrie.
And then there was Nicole, his and Carrie's creation, a wonderful little girl. He was overwhelmed by the love he had for her. He had always wanted to be a good father, she was his second chance but something bigger than him had stolen his future and taken Nicole away from him. Love, joy, memories and past regrets filled his body and soul.
He was upset and angry. He wanted his world back! Suddenly an idea started to form…
Carrie's phone rang, she looked at the screen and picked up immediately withdrawing from Peter.
Carrie: - Saul is dead
Brody: - I've heard….. I'm sorry
Carrie: - Nicole?
Brody: - She is fine
Carrie: - Good!
Brody: - Carrie… listen to me carefully. I know it's hard but you have to listen! I can offer you a chance.
Carrie: - It's not the right moment
Brody: - Enough Carrie! You have to stop. How much pain and sorrow will you be able to withstand before letting go with this life. Nicole deserves a lot more! I can offer you a new life together. We can be happy, you know…
Carrie looked around to be sure of being alone, her voice was trembling: - Brody…
Brody: - I' m begging you! Think about it. We have a couple of hours. If you accept, I've to enter my old house without being seen and take Nicole away this night.
Brody was right, the events of the last weeks had weakened Carrie's determination, and now she was hesitant.
Carrie: - What will happen next?
Brody: - We'll disappear. You have only to convince them that Nicole has been kidnapped by the same group of terrorist. No one will judge you or come after you when you'll leave the CIA for your own personal quest to find her!
Carrie: - I don't know..
Brody: - It can work Carrie. It's time to choose between work and family…
She was silent.
Brody: - When was the last time you were happy?
Carrie: - I can't be so selfish
Brody: - Really? After all you had been through? ….Carrie, please
A long silence, then she hang up.
Brody was still staring at his old house. He called Caja.
Brody: - Call the men. It's over! We go back home
Caja: - Ok Sir
Brody's voice had no hesitation or mercy: - Ah Caja. One more thing: Ari has to die!
Caja: - … And Peter Quinn?
Brody: - We'll see… for now let him go!
He waited 10 more minutes. He was going to start the engine when his cell phone rang: it was Carrie. His heartbeat accelerated.