Hello fan fiction readers, thanks again for your excitement about this story. All the inboxes have been much appreciated, along with the enthusiastic and passionate reviews. Due to the amount of requests for this story; I've decided to post another installment, despite the last one only being a few days old. Enjoy!
Olivia answers the phone as she puts the call on speaker, and says, "Hi Huck." He replies, "Hey Liv. Sorry to bother you. Are you able to talk?" She nods as she responds, "Sure, I can talk. I'm actually here with Fitz. So this is perfect timing. "He responds, "Cool. Can he hear me?"
Before she can reply Fitz interjects as he says, "Yes. I can hear you. Thanks for your help here Huck; I really appreciate it." Huck responds, "Don't thank me yet. I still have more questions than answers right now; which is why I called." Olivia hears the intrigue in his voice, as it he's in the midst of trying to figure out an interesting mystery.
Curiously she asks, "What questions do you have Huck?" He replies, "for starters you'll be happy to know I got a copy of the tape. But when it comes to the work up on her; so far it's proven to be a challenge." Olivia responds, "It's good you got the tape. But why is the work up an issue?"
He replies, "Because her current name isn't her birth name. She was adopted by the Marcos family, so finding her birth records has been an elusive effort. Anything you can tell me about her childhood, like where she was born maybe or her birth parents names would be helpful Fitz. Since it appears her adoption records are heavily encrypted for some reason, and I can't seem to bring up anything yet."
Olivia sees the bewildered look on his face as he says, "I had no idea she was adopted. She didn't mention that to me or any of us." Huck responds, "Okay. What did she tell you about her parents?"
He thinks for a moment and then says, "I'm pretty sure her mother is from Mexico, and her father is from Puerto Rico." Huck nods as she replies, "That's a good lead. Because her adoptive parents were both born and raised in Palo Alto. So either she made up the information she gave you, or it's the background of her birth parents. Typically people will mix fiction and real details in their stories when they're trying to hide something."
Fitz and Olivia share a look of agreement, as Huck asks, "how about their names?" That he recalls quickly as he replies, "Her mother's name is Lupe, and her father's name is Luis. She has a tattoo of their names on her arm, along with the American and Mexican flags." Huck responds, "Thanks Fitz, this is really good info. Especially since her adopted parents are David and Luisa." Fitz replies, "Why lie about her parents first names though, couldn't that have led to her being busted if we met them?" Olivia says, "It doesn't sound like she's ever intended for you to meet them." Huck adds, "She's right. She holds the cards in that regard; has she ever really disclosed much about her family?"
Fitz then realizes their point as he says, "Actually, no. Other than their names and professions. She rarely speaks about them." Huck replies, "Exactly, you only know what she wants you to know, and nothing more. That's basic manipulation." Fitz responds, "Damn, this is crazy. We really don't know her at all." Olivia sees his struggle to process what's going on, and says, "It's definitely not normal for sure. But that's why we need to know the motivations behind her deception. So we know what we're dealing with." Huck replies, "Agreed Liv. There's always a reason behind this level of deception, and it's not always all bad; but it certainly makes you wonder what's the truth if it's this important to hide it. Fitz, I just have one more question for you. Where did she say she grew up?"
He responds, "She said she's from Malibu. But they lived in Calabasas for a few years till she was about 6 before moving to Malibu. I remember thinking it was odd that we didn't run into each other. It had a real small town feel to it when we were kids."
This strikes Olivia as being very interesting too; causing her to ask, "Huck, when was she adopted by the Marcos family?" He replies, "She was adopted at the age of 8." Fitz then asks, "Where was she for two years before being adopted?"
He replies, "That's where it gets interesting. Because the adoption was done in Mexico. So I'd imagine that's where she spent that lost time. But I can't be certain as of yet." Fitz is getting even more concerned and confused by this information as he responds, "But she's an American citizen. Why would an adoption involving an American child take place in Mexico?" Huck sighs as he says, "That's a brilliant question, and one I will work diligently to find out for you with these new search parameters you've given me. And the info I get from unlocking the adoption file in it's totality. I should have something for you in a few days."
Fitz nods as he says, "Okay. But what should I do in the mean time?" He replies, "If I were you I'd stay away completely if at all possible, or at least do yourself a favor and don't be alone with her. It's clear she's got plans where you're concerned."
Olivia beats him to it as she asks, "What makes you say that?" He replies, "Quinn was able to get an inaudible clean up on the video. After he left her in the hallway she said it wasn't over. Not by a long shot. You don't get to dismiss me. Annoyed, he replies, "What in the entire hell is she talking about?"
Huck wants to be straight forward; so he phrases his response in a way to give him a chance to come clean, in case there's more to the story he hasn't shared by saying, "It's clear she's reacting to something she thinks has happened between you two. And she's hanging on to it for dear life, using it as motivation to be angry. Is there anything you can think of that would give her motivation?" Fitz immediately responds, "No. Nothing. I haven't hung out with her in a while. And even when we've spent time together in the past, it's always been in mixed company. With no type if ill interactions until the one you saw on the tape."
Olivia believes Fitz's account of their relationship, and reassuringly responds, "With him not providing her with a motive to be upset; she may be manufacturing a scorned lover type revenge play."
Huck nods as he replies, "Yes. It appears that way. Despite us knowing that's not the case here at all. Which is why I recommend being very careful while in her presence.
Fitz agrees as he says, "Duly noted. Thanks for the warning." He nods as he replies, "Sure thing. I will get back to you as soon as possible Liv. Both of you take care." Fitz says, "you too. And Olivia replies, "Give my love to Quinn." He agreeably says, "Will do."
When the call ends they both look at each other and sit in silence for a moment, before Fitz sarcastically says, "Well that didn't ruin the mood at all." She cracks a smile and he grins in response as she replies, "You're a nut burger." He shrugs his shoulders as he says, "Hey, I'm just not willing to let this situation upset me that's all."
She nods as she replies, "That's understandable. It's certainly a difficult situation to be in. But trust me when I say Huck and Quinn are great at what they do. And they'll get to the bottom of this in record time. You're in good hands."
He appreciates her reassurance as he says, "Thanks. But who is Quinn?" She smiles as she says, "Oh, sorry. That's his other half. She's awesome. They're like two peas in a pod. It's kind of cool to watch them work together." He nods as he asks, "How do you know them?" He sees her expression shift a bit to be more serious as she says, "His father served with my dad in the marines. But, his father didn't make it back." He quickly says, "Damn, I'm sorry to hear that."
She sighs as she replies, "Yeah, it was sad. I remember going to his funeral. Huck was devastated. Afterwards, my dad use to check in with him and his mom over the years here and there. But, with us moving all the time up till we moved to Calabasas my freshman year. We lost track of them until a few years ago. When Huck found my dad, and reconnected with us. He's also ex-military along with his wife Quinn, and they run his private investigation firm together here in LA."