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Sue and Jack looked at their friend shocked.
- Letter bomb? Who would send a letter bomb to Mrs. Watson? – Sue asked.
- I don't know, but they almost killed her. Fortunately, Mrs. Watson became suspicious and immediately called the police – the Australian said.
- Someone must think that Mrs. Watson learnt something about the microchips from her husband and believes it is dangerous if she is alive – Jack said. – I think we can't avoid me leaving the house today as well… but since originally we interrogated Mrs. Watson about her husband's death, it is me who has to go there and talk to her about the new developments. I'll try to finish as soon as possible and I'll hurry back – he looked at Sue.
Sue sighed. She knew that they have to do everything to solve the case and this, among others, means that Jack won't be always beside her, but now she would have been the happiest that if her life is in danger and she has to spend this period of time in a safe house, she could be beside the man she loves.
Jack kissed the woman's forehead and then headed to the kitchen to make himself some tea. He knew that morning cannot start without this, especially that there was a new lead in the case, so he was looking forward a tiring day again.
- Hi Luce! – he greeted his friend, who was preparing breakfast.
- Hi Jack! – the woman smiled. – I thought I would make breakfast for the two of you, so that when you wake up, you won't have to do this. How was it like to sleep beside Sue and wake up near her? – she asked grinning.
- She was really tried by the events of the past days, so we thought it was better if I sleep beside her, so that I can protect her if there are any problems – Jack said, avoiding Lucy's look, seemingly discovering something very interesting on the floor. The woman looked at her friend smiling.
- And if you sleep on the couch, you can't protect her… - she said knowingly.
- Sue feels secure if I'm beside her… - the man said embarrassed, still gazing at the floor.
- And you sacrifice yourself just because of the sense of obligation and you are willing to sleep beside her to protect her, although you would feel much better in your own bed… - Lucy grinned, knowing that this statement doesn't cover the truth.
- I would feel bad if I wasn't beside her if she would like this, and anyway, I would do this for anyone – Jack looked into the woman's eyes at last.
- Well, our Jack has always known what his obligations are… - Lucy smiled. But he wouldn't recognize that he loves her more than anything, and would do anything for her… But I'll take care that he gathers enough courage and confesses his feelings at last.
- And you came out to prepare breakfast, so that the woman protected by you doesn't have to do this? – she asked smiling.
- No… - the man replied worried. – Tara has just called, there are new developments in the investigation… I have to interrogate Mrs. Watson again, but I have to make some tea before that, otherwise I won't be able to concentrate on work for the whole day. So I would like to ask you to take care of Sue, be close to her. The past few days were really hard for her, and it's still not over; I would like if she was near her friends, thus she can get through this hard time easier. But I'll come back as soon as possible; being surrounded by strangers won't do good to her.
- And if they are grumbling… What happened to Bobby? – the woman asked wondering.
- Oh, yesterday he had the chance to have a not too pleasant conversation with a researcher in the building we entered, who didn't seem too cooperative, and Bobby didn't like that… But it seemed to me that Ms. Taylor had a great effect on him… Although he stated that he would rather be in the same room with Randy than with that woman.
- Randy? – Lucy tossed her head. – Then it must be serious… I'm curious about this Ms. Taylor… - she smiled.
- Why do I think that you have something in your mind… - Jack smiled as well.
- Maybe because you know me? – Lucy asked back. – But now seriously, this must be a tough case if Bobby spends even a minute rather in Randy's company, than with this woman…
- Well, it's likely that we'll talk to her soon, so you'll have the chance to get to know her.
- I can't wait – the woman smiled. – But now go back to Sue, you know, you have to protect her… - she looked at her friend knowingly. – I'll make your tea; until then, use the time to be with her, because it seems you won't be here too much today either… - she said, and ushered the man out of the kitchen.
Our dream couple is impossible… - she sighed, while taking a tea filter out of the drawer. But I'll take care that everything happens the way fate has determined a long time ago… Because if it's up to them, they won't be together until they are pensioners.
- Good morning, Mrs. Watson – Jack said, when the woman opened the door. – We were told someone sent a letter bomb to you, this is what I would like to talk to you about.
- Good morning, Mr. Hudson, I'm glad to see you again – the woman said. – Of course, come in.
- When did you get the letter bomb? – Jack asked, after the woman offered a seat on the couch.
- This morning… I just went out for the newspaper… And it was there. A simple envelope, it was still suspicious… I was really scared… and immediately called the police.
- Do you have any ideas who could have sent the letter bomb?
- No… I don't know who would do such a thing.
- Do you have any enemies? Is there anyone who would profit from getting you out of the way?
- Enemies? – the woman thought. – No, I don't think so… I don't know of anyone who would want to do harm to me. But… - her face suddenly turned worried. – My friend had an important position in the Ministry, thus he must have had many enemies…
- Do you think it's possible that someone believes what your husband may have known about certain things is so dangerous that they don't feel secure until you are in their way and therefore attempted to kill you?
- There are many people who can think that I know about my husband's cases at work… that he talked about his work with me, that I checked his computer…
- And was it so? – Jack asked.
- No… - the woman replied. – Greg didn't like to talk about work at home… But someone still thinks that I may possess something which could be dangerous for them, and wants to kill me because of this… - The woman was fighting her tears; she was obviously sorely tried by the events of the near past.
- Mrs. Watson, we'll protect you, you cannot be harmed – the agent said. – The letter bomb is being analyzed; it is possible that it contains information which takes the investigation ahead. And we are doing everything to find the murderer of your husband and send them to prison for the rest of their lives.
- Thank you, Mr. Hudson… I hope you'll catch that maniac soon… I can't leave peacefully until this case isn't closed and my father's murderer isn't put behind bars.
The agent smiled reassuringly. – We'll do everything for that, Mrs. Watson – he said, then, raising his hand as an apology, he flipped his ringing mobile phone open. – Hudson! Yes… I'll be there right away – he said, and ended the call.
- I'm sorry, I have to go to the office immediately… My colleagues have found something which can take us closer to the solution in the case. Thank you for your help – he said, and hurrying to his car, he headed towards the bullpen.