The weather was still over casted with dark gray skies when the fishing boat, Maria Corsica docked at a British port in Gibraltar. Military guards were waiting as Jay Patino and her two daughters stepped onto British soil and their safety. Algy spoke with the British escort team leader and then came over to Annie and Eyal, standing by the edge of the gangplank.

"We friends this has been fun but the next time we go camping, please check the weather forecast." He extends his hand to Eyal.

"Pleasure working with you, my name is last name is Lavin and this is Agent Walker, CIA. Your surname?" Eyal returning the hand shake.

"DeBeaufort. Lieutenant Algy DeBeaufort, Royal Navy Special Services." Tipping his head to Annie.

"Thank you for the assistance - until next time." Annie was shaking Algy hand.

"Until next time." Algy turned and rejoined the three ladies and British guards. Annie and Eyal watching them walk away with the asset and two daughters on their way to London.

Eyal putting his arm around Annie shoulders, "So what do you want to do now, hit a few bars and get a girl ghost tattoo on your back?"

Annie snickering, cocked her head at Eyal, "Sure, I might want to do that."

Eyal a little stun, "I was kidding Annie."

"I'm not, let's do it."

"Okay but let's get something to eat first and a few brews, I need courage for this."

"You need courage!" Annie was laughing for the first time since landing in Spain. "I'm the one getting the tattoo."

"And I'm the one that has to watch." Kissing Annie on the side of her heard, "Onward my lady love."

They found a nice pub, ordered fish and chips with dark brew. Chatting about the type of ghost to get and Eyal was in hopes she would change her mind. He knew better to try and talk her out of it, just hoping the longer they waited, the less likely she would go through with the tattoo. He tried to change the subject.

"You are back to being a blond."

"You like? Did it before I went back to Langley."

"Neshema you would look beautiful to me even if your hair was purple."

"Now that's the right thing to say." She raised her eye brows to him.

"So, how is it being back at Langley?"

"One of the first things Joan did when she took over as manager was to get me to fill out for approval a Close and Continuing Relationship form. You are my personal life; they should have no business nosey around about whom I'm seeing." Annie was getting a little more upset with the CIA. "I must say, she did walk the form up to Austin Keese for his signature and approval.

"Isn't there a rule about having a relationship with foreigners?"

"Yes, damn it and I think it's a stupid rule."

"Not really Annie. Foreigners would be more apt to being a double agent. That form is to protect you. What if some protocol do-gooder got wind we are living together, you wouldn't have a job."

"I know - you're right but I still hate it." Annie scrunching up her face.

"Well at least Austin Keese likes me and we did save Joan back-sides from the Syrians. She's watching out for you."

"What do you mean living together - I'm living in your apartment and you are living out of a suitcase in Europe."

"Not for long Neshema, not for long."

Finishing a few more brews, they went in search of a decent tattoo parlor. Eyal was adamant on the establishment to be as clean as possible, infections could run high in getting a tattoo, and of course he was still in hopes Annie would change her mind - but no such luck. After looking at the third parlor, Eyal was okay with how it looked and operated. Annie searching pictures of ghost found one similar to Eyal's but with a bow on the side of its head.

"This is it, I want it about three inches tall and placed on the back of my left hip, a little below my waist." She was giving instructions to the tattoo artist and point to the placement of the ghost. The process took about an hour and Eyal sitting with her, holding her hand, from time to time peering around to check the progress. All over with, a sterile bandage was place on the tattoo and some ointment to fight any infections was given to her. Eyal paid the tattoo artist and taking Annie's hand they walked outside.

"That's wasn't so bad." Eyal said kissing Annie on the top of her head.

"You said it wouldn't hurt."

"What can I say; I was 20 years old and drunk. What are you, 32 and sober but it's a cute ghost, the pink bow was a nice touch."

"Maybe too sober, is there a pub near here?"

"On our way Neshema, we can drink until dawn here on Gibraltar."

"Or until the sting goes away."

After a few drinks, they headed to their hotel room for the night and a wonderful night it was. The following morning after a breathtaking night in Eyal's arms, Annie was sitting on the side of the bed with her iPhone reading about the care of a new tattoo. She wanted to see but there was no mirror and she would have to take Eyal's word that it was cute. It was still a little sore but felt much better than the night before. Eyal rolled over, reached his hand to the center of her back, gently rubbing, "Good morning Neshema."

"Hey handsome."

"Want to take a shower together, you can wash my back and I can..."

"I have an idea of what will happen." Annie turned, leaning over to face Eyal and kissing him, "I'll start the water."

In the shower, Eyal turn Annie so her back was to him, "Let me see how it's looking, have to been careful with a new tattoo for a few days, here let me clean it before we get down to other important matters."

He gently washed away some dried blood. Turning her back to face him, forgetting about Annie washing his back, he started trail kissing her and she responded eagerly. The other matters were renewing their affection for each other in the most passionate way, Eyal being careful not to touch Annie's new tattoo.

Having a relaxing breakfast, Annie and Eyal were catching up on the last three weeks of being separated.

"You made a great impression on Avi, now my mom is after me to bring you to Tel Aviv to meet the family. Avi couldn't keep from sharing one of your e-mails with her which led him to telling her about my American girlfriend."

"What is your mom like?"

"She is a hugger, has a smile that will turn tears into happiness. She was a teacher and ran an after school program for kids when I was growing up - she loves children, has a wonderful way with them. You will know what she is thinking because she will tell you, good, bad or indifferent."

"I would like to meet her."

"Avi is being Bar Mitzvah in October, if you would like to come to Tel Aviv for his passing into manhood I'm sure he would appreciate it. Meet my mom and her husband also my brother Aaron and his tribe." Eyal was asking her into a very personal part of his life and she recognized the significance of the invite.

"I would love to come, give me the date and I'll put in a leave request."

"Now that we are on families, when am I going to meet Danielle and the two girls?" Eyal had contentment written all over his face, he was putting down ground work for a strong relationship with Annie, building on family support and love for each other.

"I don't know. I was in hopes she and the girls would make a trip back here before school starts. We talked a little about coming back in August and visit some places in Virginia, maybe go camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can come with us but I have to warn you, Danielle can ask more questions than you have ever been faced with before."

"I'm good with questions, I just don't do debriefs."

"When are you coming home?" Annie was peeking over the top of her coffee mug.

"I want to check in with Jackson, he had notified me there was more intel on the Black Dolphin group and also on the killers located in Northern Africa. I'm really not going to rest easy until the entire Black Dolphin network is cleaned up. Remember there is still a dozen unaccounted for names left from Simon's list."

"Can't MI6 launch an operation to seek out Black Dolphin? And why do you want to be involved?"

"Sorry Neshema, but I think you are still at risk as long as one of them are breathing and you know what I'm talking about." Eyal was giving her a look of disapproval.

"You know about Hungry?" Annie knew instantly Eyal had found out about the three men after her in Budapest.

"I do." Eyal was waiting to see Annie's reaction.

"I'm sorry Eyal, I should have told you but I didn't want you to worry."

"Or I become over protective. Neshema, you are a spy and face danger each time you are on a mission. I can't protective you ever second of ever day and I don't think you would want that. You are a big girl and well trained. You shouldn't be afraid to tell me these things, we are partners."

"Thank Eyal for not smothering me."

"Maybe with kisses. Hmmm..."

They lingered a little longer before Eyal took Annie to the airport to catch her plane to Paris and on to Washington. Annie was sad to part, their brief time together was seventh heaven and Eyal truly understood her - allowing her to be independent.

"Good luck with Joan and losing the asset. I'll call you in a day or two let you know what is happening on my end. Going to miss you Neshema, stay safe." With that they kiss goodbye.

On her layover in Paris, Annie came back on line and called Devin. "Devin, you there?"

"Right here Annie." He almost fell out of his chair on hearing Annie voice, quickly regaining control he was back on the job.

"I don't have the asset. She is in the hands of the British Navy and safe." Annie was sounding very matter of fact.

"Are you safe?"

"In Paris waiting on the next flight to Washington and yeah I'm okay, thanks."

"Joan may want to get back with you so hang tight." Devin knew he had just been dumped with the bad news of telling Joan that Annie didn't have Jaidyn Patino and the two daughters. Taking out his ear piece, he was on his first test of breaking bad news and wasn't sure what to expect. He had heard rumors about how hard and cold Joan Campbell could be.

"News from Annie?" Joan motioned for Devin to enter her office.

"Yes, she is in Paris waiting for the next flight to Washington and Jaidyn Patino is in the hands of the British Navy and safe."

Joan scoffed, "Well she used her head on that one since we couldn't get her out of Spain quickly. I take it Annie is unharmed."

"She said everything is okay with her." Devin was stunned by Joan's remark, defiantly not what he was expecting.

"Good, when you have contact with her again, tell her I need to see her when she gets back to the office. Thanks Devin, fine job. Oh, please close the door on your way out." Joan was no dummy; somehow she knew Eyal Lavin was involved because the CIA couldn't give Annie the needed escape quick enough - but how? Joan was shuffling around in her desk looking for something, finding her address book, she dialed a number.

"Jackson, this is Joan Campbell and thank you for helping Annie Walker get out of Spain." Joan wasn't sure but she figured Jackson Bennett had a hand in getting Annie out of trouble.

"You are welcome; we have the Mediterranean well covered. I understand you climbed back on that spy horse again."

"I'm did and now in charge of Overseas Operations, we could be talking quite a bit." Joan was establishing an open communication with MI6. She liked Jackson would enjoyed working with him.

"Let me share some preliminary information with you. Jaidyn Patino is not who she has represented herself to be. She is Felicita Santiago, Colombian drug and weapons dealer that dropped off the map seven years ago. We believe a Bolivian by the name of Cruz Gaioso has her as a target. Maybe you would like to have your research team have a look at the missing seven years and we share intel." Jackson was also establishing open line with Joan to benefit both, CIA and MI6.

"I'll do that and thanks. We'll be in touch." Joan hanging up her phone, picking up the notes she had make and headed to Office of Special Projects and Auggie.

Auggie was sitting at his desk, head set on and keying something on his computer when Joan arrived.

"Hi Auggie, you got a minute?"

"Well Joan Campbell what brings you down here?"

"A question and request. Do you get your assignment thru any particular channel or can you choose what constitutes a special project?"

"Both ways, why?"

"I can't work on anything unless it has come thru proper channels and I have something that could become a covert mission but needs a great deal of research first."

"Sounds interesting, tell me what you have." Auggie knew it would not be insignificant if Joan was interested. They set for thirty minutes reviewing what was known. Auggie was on board, he pick up the Jaidyn Patino - Felicita Santiago with the Cruz Gaioso - Bolivian connection as his top Special Project.