Chapter 21:

"So Bobby how was your dinner last night?"

"Alright mate. We had a nice dinner and then we went and saw The Lion King. And then we walked back to the hotel. It was a beautiful night."

"What about the rest of you? I looked up and the place was empty except for Sue. I thought the rest of us were going to go out."

"We did go out. You were just too busy watching Sue to notice. So we let nature take its course, with influence from Lucy." D said.

"We knew you wouldn't come looking for us. So we took Lucy out. How rare is it to see a beautiful woman out with two attentive gentlemen at once. We were a sight."

"I'm sure."

"So, Sparky how did things go with Sue and you?"

"Well after we realized you guys ditched us. I gave her the option of looking for you guys but she choose dinner with me instead. We cooked dinner and then had a long night of her talking and me listening."

"What a hard choice for her. Is she ok, mate?"

"I think eventually she will be fine. Last night was a good start for her. I don't think she has ever really talked about what has happened. She figured out I already knew."

"How….?"

"She figured out that I had asked Luke to watch out for her an to be her friend. She thanked me for looking out for her. It was a long night and she opened up about the kidnapping, the shoot out and why she has her own office. She said that she was thrilled to see us and that it was an answer to her prayers for a second chance."

"A second chance for what?"

"I don't know. She never said. Hey here comes the girls with lunch."

"So what are you boys up too?" asked a suspicious Lucy.

"Just finished a game and decided to take five. Now you guys are here we can play another. Boy vs. girls. I'll ref." D said smiling, knowing who would be guarding who.

The game was fun and exciting as everyone expected it to be. The guys were tough but fair and the girls flirted their way out of situations, D noticed. It was easier to observer the team outside of work and see the relationships that wanted to form slip out. The thing that never changed was their devotion to each other, like family. Sue has only been back with the team three days and it is as she never left. The guys are fearsly protective of the girls because the girls tend to show no fear. They could afford to that because they knew and trusted the guys to have their backs.

After the game it was time to have lunch and relax. Lunch was great the girls made sure everyone had their favorites without even asking. Everyone was laughing and talking. D excused himself to call his wife Donna, knowing the kids would be out. Sue and Jack went for a walk towards the carousel. Myles and Lucy walked towards an outside art exhibit.

"Tara my luv. All alone again. Want to go for a walk?"

"Sure Bobby, I'd like that."

Bobby grabbed Tara's hand and led her down a quiet path. They walked holding hands. The silence didn't bother them. "I don't think we should wait to tell them, luv. I know we were going to tell our families first. But they are family. Let's tell them before we leave New York."

"I know. I'm going to explode if I don't tell them soon. It's more important for me to tell them, then my own family. Because you are right they are family."

"I'm hoping a certain something happens. If it does. Then our announcement may help a certain other couple we know."

"Bobby Manning. What do you know that you are not telling me? Don't you dare keep secrets from me."

"Answer a couple of questions for me darling. And depending what your answers are, will depend on how much info I can share without breaking confidence."

"Ok."

"Has Sue said anything about her job here in New York?"

"She described her job to us. It's almost what we do in DC except she has a private office."

"She almost never leaves it. Did she tell you that?"

"No, in fact she never said anything bad about her job. She didn't talk about it much though. She did change the subject quickly."

"To me, Sue seems fine. Jack said the conversation they had last night took a toll on her. Time will tell I guess."

"We'll need to tell them before we leave. I want Sue to be a bridesmaid with Lucy."

"Ok darling. Keep your eyes and ears open. Let's see how the week goes and maybe there will be more surprises in store for everyone."