Hello again. Sorry I was quite busy. I hope you all didn't give up on Maya and our charming Red. I'll try to update more frequently. Thanks for reading.
Aram scanned Maya, who sat behind her desk holding her coffee mug with her two hands and staring absentmindedly at the steam rising from it. He got up and moved to rest his hand gently on her shoulder, so she raised empty eyes to him. He smiled, "Are you okay?"
She sighed and shook her head slowly, "I don't know. Everything is happening too fast. I don't know how to feel, how to deal with it. Liz is alive! After what we've been through, after what happened between Red and me. She just has faked her death. To get rid of him? She did that to us, just to run away from him? I can't believe she was that selfish. And now what? Why did Red call us? Why did he tell us about Esteban? Just to save Liz? Or is he back to work with us?"
He rubbed her shoulder, "You're thinking too much, Maya. Give yourself a break."
She sighed, "Anything yet from Ressler?"
He shrugged, "Nothing more. He met Mr. Reddington and that Esteban. He didn't..."
He was interrupted by the ringing of his desk phone. He answered, "Aram... Tom! Tell me how is Agent Keen."
Maya tensed when she heard the names, and all her senses were triggered as she listened carefully. She watched as he caressed his keyboard and asked Tom about Liz's death and funeral. When he hung up, she asked him, "What was that?"
He worked on his computer, "Tom has wired a car that was heading to where Liz is kept. This will help us to know where she is."
She stood behind his shoulder to check his screen, "So what?"
He turned his head to look at her amazed, "So we call Mr. Reddington and tell him the location, so he can save her."
Her face got pale, and she raised her eyebrows, "Oh."
He stared at her for a moment, then continued his work.
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Maya drove her car as fast as she can trying not to break traffic laws, heading to the warehouse. Ressler has called them a few minutes ago, to tell them he eventually got Elizabeth from the cottage Kirk has been holding her in. Unfortunately, they didn't catch him, nor get Agnes. They were flying back to Washington DC, heading to a warehouse that belonged to Reddington under the surveillance of his men. Maya insisted to know the adress and meet them their to meet her friend. She knew Red was on his way back from Texas, so she wanted to do it fast before he comes back. She knew he would come immediately to see Liz, and she wasn't ready to meet him yet.
She knew he didn't cheat on her with Hargrave, but the image of the woman straddling him, and his hands on her still chasing her eyes each time she closes them. And his decision to leave, for a second time, that broke her heart and ensured her she wasn't that precious to him and he wouldn't hold on to her.
As she approached the address, she could see the black SUV and Ressler getting down of it with Samar and... Liz. She pressed her foot forcibly on the pedal to reach them faster. The sound of the tires on the ground made them all turn their heads towards her.
When she stopped her car near them, she jumped of the car and rushed to them. She stopped a few steps away from Liz, who smiled at her with glowing eyes and murmured, "Adam. It's nice to see you again."
Maya gasped and ran to hug Liz. They held onto each other tightly with their tears falling. Maya whispered, "It's really you. I couldn't believe it all this time, since Red told us. I needed to see you myself."
Liz patted her back and laughed huskily, "I know. I understand. That was insane, but I had to do it."
Maya pulled back and scanned her face, "Are you okay? Where's Tom?"
She heard Baz's voice, "He's inside... waiting."
They turned her eyes to him, then Liz turned her face to Maya, "I need to go to him."
Maya smiled between her tears and nodded, "I know. I just wanted to see you. Go to him and call me later. Welcome back."
She watched Liz getting into the building and Baz closing the door behind her. She met his eyes and he smiled at her, and nodded, "Agent Adam."
She smiled hesitantly, and followed his look to the black Mercies parking across the street. She froze, and her heart skipped a beat when she met the green eyes. Red looked at her for a moment, before he turns his head forward and the car pulls away. She bit her lower lip to prevent the sob that fought to reach her lips. Samar put her hand on her shoulder, "Let's go, Maya."
Maya looked at her with the tears accumulating again in her eyes, then nodded and moved to her car.
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Tom took the bags from Maya, as she stepped into his new residence, "Thank you for bringing dinner."
She smiled as she stepped in, "You're welcome. Where's Liz?"
She heard her friend, "Here I'm. Thanks for coming, Maya. You should have come earlier. Red has just left."
Maya's smile faded, "I know. I've seen his car."
Liz shook her hand confused, "Something wrong between you two, right? I had that feeling all day long, while we were working to get McGarth."
Maya sighed, "We broke up."
Liz frowned, "What? Why?"
Maya shrugged, "It's a long story."
Liz spoke slowly, "Don't tell me I'm part of it. You didn't break up with him because of me."
Maya bit inside her cheek, "It's complicated. Let's have dinner first."
They sat to the small table to eat and Maya asked as she chewed her food slowly, "So, how was he?"
Tom looked at his food trying not to interfere with the quite personal talking. Liz replied, "You can guess. He's mad at me. He insists Constantine isn't my father. He insists he's using me because he needs my blood."
Maya nodded, "That's who he is. The manipulating charming son of pitch."
Liz played with her fork in her plate, "He's always been this way. He's manipulated my mother long time ago and had an affair with her. He tried to convince her to take me and leave with him... away from Constantine."
Maya swallowed hard, "So he could have been your stepfather?"
Liz laughed at that and shook her head, "You're not jealous, are you?"
Maya shrugged, "I never wanted him to be my stepfather."
Liz held her hand, "I'm sorry you're hurt, Maya. I think he's in pain as well."
Maya nodded, "He's in pain because of what you did to him, Liz. Not because of me. He will get over me. If he hadn't already."
Liz looked at her disappointed, and Maya ignored it and took a bite of her food, "So, anything about Agnes?"
Liz shook her head, and her eyes filled with tears, "Nothing."
Maya pursed her lips, "Sorry about that. But I think Kirk will contact you eventually. We know he needs you now."
Liz sighed, "Yes. We just have to wait and see."
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Maya washed her face, and held onto the basin with firm hands as she tried to regulate her breathing. She looked at her face in the mirror and closed her eyes in pain. She heard the door to the ladies' room open, and saw Liz getting in. Liz stared at her shocked, "Are you sick?"
Maya had a deep breath and shook her head. Her voice came out trembling, "I'm fine. A little shaken maybe."
Liz approached her, "Red called you?"
Maya chuckled nervously, "No. It's not about him... It's just... what we did to that guy, Gaia."
Liz shook her head, "He did that to himself, Maya. Cooper had to let him fall down and die. Otherwise he would initiate a nuclear disaster."
Maya took another breath and nodded, "I know. But he was just a wounded father. His son was a victim of a nuclear crisis himself. He didn't have a choice."
Liz swallowed, "But the father had a choice. And he chose to hurt a lot of people. You need to stop thinking about Gaia as a victim. Cooper did the right thing. And you did a great job with Aram in this case too."
Maya shrugged, "I'm just doing my job."
Liz nodded, "Thank you, Maya. For not taking it personally, or judging me for what I've done."
Maya gave her a pale smile, "You just wanted to protect your child from a potential threat, Liz. I understand. I might have done the same thing, if I felt my baby was in danger."
Liz looked into her eyes, "But you lost your love, because of it. You've paid for what I've done."
Maya held her arm and shook her head, "No, Liz. That was inevitable. I always knew Raymond and I wouldn't make it. I've paid for my own mistake of falling in love with a selfish man, who only lives for his own interests."
Liz twisted her lips, "I'm sorry things have gone that bad. I really wish I can help."
Maya shrugged, "I don't think anyone can do anything. We both decided to end it. It's not a one side decision this time. It's a non-spoken agreement that we should end it."
Liz shook her head, "I don't think Red would let you go. I'm sure he loves you. Things might have been hard between you two lately, but I know for sure that he loves you and wants you. Even more than you do him."
Maya stared at her with tearful eyes silently, so Liz asked, "You want me to talk to him?"
Maya looked at her panicked, "Oh, no. Please, don't. This is our decision, Liz. We must figure out what we want."
Liz nodded, "I understand. And I really hope things get better for you."
Maya sighed, "Thank you, my friend... How ARE you?"
Liz moved to lean her back against the wall, "Tom has made a fool mistake. He's tracked the transmission of Agnes' video feed, and got nothing. Constantine knew it, and he just cut the transmission. He cut the only link between my daughter and me."
Maya frowned and held her arm, "I'm sorry, Liz. We will find a way to get her soon. I know we will. Red told you Gaia's case was connected to Kirk, didn't he? Why don't you talk to him?"
Liz sighed, "He called. I'm meeting him in half an hour. Do you want to come with me?"
Maya closed her eyes in pain, and a tear ran down. She shook her head, "No. He should make that choice himself."
Liz nodded, "Well, then go home and have some sleep. You've been awake for two days. All of us have."
Maya agreed, "True. And this includes you."
Liz shook her head, "I won't be able to sleep till I have my baby back."
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Maya answered her cellular, "Liz. Where are you?"
She heard her friend's voice, "Maya, I'm heading to Geneva with Red. Kirk will meat his physician there. We need to be there."
Maya asked confused, "Red could get the doctor?"
Liz replied, "Yes. And we're flying with him. Listen I want you to do me a favour."
Maya replied, "Sure. What can I do for you?"
Liz explained, "Tom is working on another thread to get Kirk. He might contact you. I need you to help him, if he needed any help."
Maya nodded, "Sure, Liz. I'll keep in touch with him. You take care of yourself."
She heard Liz's smile, "Thank you, Maya."
She hung up, and continued her work with Aram chasing The Lindquist Concern.
A few hours later, she decided to call Tom. When he answered, she asked him, "Tom, anything about your adventure yet?"
He chuckled, "It's not an adventure this time, Maya. It was clean. But yes, I knew where Kirk is."
She nodded, "Yeah, Liz and Red are after him now. They flied to Geneva earlier today, and it would be..."
He cut her off, "Geneva?! What are you talking about?"
She shrugged, "Kirk's physician, they've gone with him to meet Kirk in Geneva."
He snorted, "No. Kirk is in Russia. He's got to a safe house he had there. He's not in Geneva."
She gasped, "Oh, my God. I need to make a call. I'll call you back."
She hung up with him without waiting for his response, and dialed Red. She heard Dembe's voice, "Maya?"
She shouted, "Put him on."
Dembe replied, "It's not a good timing, he's busy."
She yelled at him, "Tell him it's a trap. You're walking into a trap."
She heard Dembe's voice talking to someone else, "She says this is a setup.", and the line went dead.
She gasped and moved her hand over her hair nervously. He doesn't believe her. He must think she's jealous of Liz or still mad of him. He's still mad at her and doesn't trust her. But she won't give up. That might cost her HIS life. And she can't accept that. She dialed his number again. This time, she heard Red's voice, "Yes?"
She gasped when she heard his stressed voice and asked concerned, "What happened? Is everyone okay?"
He replied, "No, men are dead, others gravely injured... because someone has warned Kirk."
She opened her eyes widely, "Why does this sound like you're accusing me? I don't have anything to do with this man."
He replied, "I know."
She wondered, "You don't sound convinced. You don't think he's reached me somehow, do you? You can't think I've betrayed you."
He sighed, "When it comes to you, Adam, I'm confused. I don't know what to think."
Her voice choked, "Maybe because you don't think I'm enough for you. Maybe because you insist to ignore the simple fact that you are the one thing in my life that I hold on dearly. Unfortunately, the feeling is unmutual."
He had a deep breath and his voice came calm, "Your call saved my life. Thank you."
Her words came out with a sob, "Did you get injured?"
He sighed, "I'm fine, Maya. I have to go."
She hung up with him and collapsed in her chair trying to hold her sobs.
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