Agent Dean had confirmed the information with NCIS. The Admiral of one of their vessels was in Boston briefly. There were several unknown boxes off loaded on the docks that had medical symbols. The manifest showed that Boston Medical center as the receiver, signed by the Customs Officer. They believed he was on the ship when his Vice Admiral was told that their Commander was in his cabin sick and not to be disturbed. When questions had been asked by the FBI about what was in those containers, the Admiral was sought out. When the NCIS was informed the Admiral was nowhere to be found on the ship, then Agent Dean suspected he was still in Boston and possibly at the Boston Hospital to pick up the shipment. He thinks this shipment may have been his payoff for permanent retirement. Dean thought if this Admiral finds out that Jane is at the hospital, she may be in danger again.
Dean searched his data banks online for FBI folders. He couldn't believe his luck when the profile of the Cartels family included the face of the Admiral. He found through recorded dockings that the Admiral's ship the USS Hancock was the only one ship that off loaded medical packages that were received by Boston for months. Gabriel pieced together that's where the drug shipments were being received by the late Doctor Malcolm. That's why they blackmailed him into trying to kill Jane while she was in surgery. Gabriel thought, thank goodness Jane had help find his daughter, dead, but he found her none the less. The Doctor must have been grateful, which saved her life.
Gabriel couldn't chance any slip ups and sped to the hospital on his own. He knew it was going to be a shock for Jane's friends to be detained. But he still had a mole somewhere in the hospital if the Admiral was missing. Especially if he found out he couldn't contact the Customs Officer. Someone in the Boston Hospital knew about that shipment and possibly Jane.
The Admiral tried to contact the Customs Officer. Trying to verify that his shipment had arrived at Boston Hospital. His call continued to go to voicemail. He threw the cell phone on his car seat and proceeded to Boston Hospital. If his retirement package was not there, then someone would pay. He had suspected the NCIS was getting close, and he needed to disappear on some island where he would spend his days in the sun. He never had a problem before and didn't suspect any now. But his contact had told him he had some loose ends to take care of. He was on his way to the hospital and nothing would stop him.
Joe conversed with his agents protecting Jane and proceeded into her room. He really had not the opportunity to see her more during this case. She looked slightly pale with the oxygen mask on and with the monitors steady beeping, he could see she was still under sedation. As he moved closer to her bed, he moved a small amount of hair from her face. To him, she was absolutely beautiful, there was no other person in the world he wanted to be with. She had brought down a murderer, twice and she still was alive. She was left alone to deal with such a man and again nearly killed.
He could never again put Jane in such danger and he blamed Dean for putting her there, even though he knew he was just as responsible. He took her hand in his and squeezed, hoping to let her know, somehow he was there. When he felt a slight squeeze back, he was ecstatic.
"Hey Jane, it's me Joey. Come on wake up so I can see those beautiful brown eyes of yours."
Jane could hear a muffled voice, but her eyes felt extremely heavy. She wanted to wake up, but she felt she had to fight her way out of her situation. Her arms started to move upward, wanting who ever held her to stop. She thought her attacker was trying to kill her.
Joe held her hand, making sure she didn't pull out her IV. "Jane it's alright, you're safe. You've finished putting your life on the line. Please open your eyes."
Jane slowly opened her eyes. "Ma…Maur."
"No….it's me Jane, Joey." He didn't want to explain that Maura was being detained.
"Wh…where's Maura…Korsak….Fr…Frost?" Jane hissed in pain and Joe pushed the nurse's button.
"They're here, but don't worry about that now. You're in pain and need your rest. The nurse will be in soon to give you medication."
"Do…don't want sleep. Ma…Maura. Want to see Maura."
Jane's monitors were beeping faster. A nurse entered and could see Jane was in pain. "I think you should leave Sir. She needs her rest." The nurse adjusted the IV drip and Jane slowly began to drift off.
"I'll return shortly. Make sure no one enters other than myself, Agent Dean or the Agents outside her door."
The nurse nodded as she checked Jane's vitals. Joe proceeded back to Maura, Korsak and Cavanaugh. He noticed that Frost was missing.
"Where's Detective Frost?" Asked Joe.
"He needed some air or is that against the law." Smirked Korsak.
"As long as he returns." Joe kept his distance, but made note that everyone else would not be anywhere near Jane.
Frost had needed air and a cup of coffee. He normally didn't drink as much, knowing how hyper it made him. But he needed to blow off some steam and calm down. As he walked outside he noticed someone coming towards him, which looked like navy whites. He thought that was curious, since Navy personnel stayed on ships after hours. As the figure walked closer, Frost noticed the rank.
"Dad…what…..what are you doing here?"
TBC
A/N: I know this is short and a while for an update. I just couldn't get my muse in gear. Now it's working again. Any comments and reviews are most appreciated.
