Sara was still staring in his eyes. She wanted to tell him how she felt, that she loved him too. However, what came out was
"Jake I…I…I gotta go."
She stood up and before Jake could say anything, she disappeared. He sat there for a minute, torn between going after her and leaving. Slowly he stood up and headed towards the door Sara disappeared behind a few minutes earlier. Raising his hand, he knocked on the door.
"Sara, please come out."
"Jake I am so late. Can we talk about this later."
He started to open his mouth when he heard water begin to run. Defeated, he turned slowly and walked towards the front door. Sara leaned against the other side of the door, waiting. As soon as she heard her front door open and close, she walked over and turned off the water.
"I love you too Jake." She whispered
Twenty minutes later, she was speeding through town on her motorcycle. She was meeting with Jake and his boss at the building they used as their safe house. As she neared the building, she slowed down. Finally she stopped in front of the building and parked her motorcycle.
She slid off the motorcycle and opened the pouch attached to the back of the bike. Carefully she withdrew the box containing all the evidence she collected while investigating the white bulls. Slowly she made her way up the sidewalk and walked into the building.
Jake was waiting for her in the hall in, in front of the door. Sara did a double take, not used to seeing him in a shirt and tie. He moved towards her, his eyes locked on hers.
"Follow me Detective Pezzini." He said coolly
Without waiting, he turned, walking down the hall. Sara followed him down the hall to an office. Jake knocked on the closed door.
"Come in."
Jake pushed open the door.
"Sir, Detective Pezzini is here."
"Send her in Agent McCarty."
Jake stepped into the room, then held the door open for Sara. She entered the room slowly, looking around. The man behind the desk stood slowly, extending his hand.
"Detective Pezzini, I am Special Agent Robert Carson."
Sara shook the man's hand.
"Thank you for meeting with me Agent Carson."
His eyes fell on the box under Sara's arm. Sara looked down, the slowly set the box on the desk. As she opened it, she said
"I hope that what I have can help."
"I am sure it will Detective. Now let's see what you have."
Sara opened the box slowly. She pulled out the tape of her father and the notebook he kept with information on the white bulls. Agent Carson picked up the notebook and began flipping through it. After a minute, he set the notebook down.
"Detective Pezzini, if what is in that notebook is true, the white bulls corruption extends all the way to the highest levels of the government."
Sara nodded, already having looked at the notebook.
"I am aware of the names in that book sir and I know what will happen if those names become public."
"And I…we are going to take these names to the justice department."
"We?" Jake said, speaking for the first time.
Sara looked over, forgetting until that moment that he was in the room. Looking back to Agent Carson, she said
"What more do you need from me?"
"We are going to need you testimony, along with Agent McCarty's in front of the Justice Committee."
"When?"
"Next week. Until then we are moving you to a secure location."
"Secure location? I don't think that is necessary."
"Detective Pezzini, there are people out there that will stop at nothing to keep you quiet. I will have Agent McCarty take you back to you apartment so you can get some things together."
"What about my motorcycle."
"We have taken card of that for you. Agent McCarty, take Detective Pezzini out the back and down to the car."
"Yes sir. Follow me Detective."
Jake turned and opened the door. Sara followed him out the door and down a long hall to a set of stairs. They walked down the stairs and out to the waiting car. Jake unlocked the door and waited until she slid inside before slamming the door.
Sara watched as he walked around tot he other side and unlocked the door. He slid in beside her and slammed the door. As he started the car, Sara said
"Did you know about this protective custody thing Jake?"
"Yes." He said, pulled away from the building
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"I was under orders."
"But Jake…you were my partner."
"It was just an undercover assignment. Nothing then meant anything to me."
The chill in his words struck Sara to the bone.
Then last night was nothing
He pulled up in front of her apartment.
"You have 15 minutes to get you things Detective."
"Or what…you going to leave me. Jake, I know I freaked out this morning but…"
"Like I said before…part of the assignment."
Sara opened the door and slid out of the car. As she walked into the building, Jake watched her. He rested his head on the steering wheel.
"Forgive me Sara." He whispered
Sara unlocked the door to her apartment and stepped inside. She headed towards her bedroom. Grabbing a bag from the floor, she walked over to the dresser and began pulling out clothes. She stuffed the things in the bag quickly.
She heard footsteps in the hall. Without turning around, she said
"My time isn't up yet McCarty." She shouted
She felt something-cold press into her back.
"I think you time is up Detective." A voice hissed
Jake looked out the window, staring up at Sara's window.
"What is taking so long?"
She is in danger.
Jake looked around but didn't see anyone. He looked up at the window again.
Help her.
Jake looked up at the window again, then turn off the engine. He opened the door and slid out of the car. Slowly he made his way up to her apartment. The door was partially open. He pushed the door open the rest of the way.
"Sara?"
When he heard nothing, he stepped inside the apartment.
"Sara?"
The bedroom.
Jake began slowly towards the bedroom. He heard someone talking.
"You're gonna pay for opening you mouth Detective."
Carefully Jake reached inside his jacket, pulling out his gun. He backed up against the wall, listening to Sara.
"What do you want. I'll disappear. I won't say a word to anyone."
"Too late for that Detective."
Jake counted to three, then moved in front of the door. He kicked it open and rushed into the room.
"Federal Agent put down your gun and release the woman."
The man turned, holding the gun to Sara's head.
"No, you put our gun down…or I blow her brains all over the wall."
"Do it Jake…shoot him." Sara said, looking into his eyes.
Jake shook his head. Slowly he set the gun on the floor and kicked it away. The man pointed the gun at Jake. Sara closed her hand, willing the witchblade to come to life. She felt the armor close over her hand.
Before the man could squeeze the trigger, Sara knocked his hand away and the gun discharged, firing into the wall. She slipped away from the man, moving towards Jake. The man aimed his gun at her and fired. Sara held up her arm, the bullet bouncing off the witchblade.
The man fired several more times at Sara but she deflected them all and moved closer to the man. The man tried once more, at close range. He squeezed the trigger but the gun only clicked. Sara pushed the man against the wall.
"Game over pal." She hissed, "Or do you want to see what else this thing will do."
The man shook his head. Sara turned him around, pushing him against the wall. Jake appeared next to her, cuffs in his hands. He cuffed the man, then pulled a phone out of his pocket.
"Agent McCarty, badge number 159753. I need a unit at 513 Gilmore St. Apartment 2A. An attempt made on a federal witness."
Twenty minutes later, the man was loaded and headed towards the police department. Sara was in her bedroom, getting a few more things together. Jake walked back to the bedroom to see if she was ready to go. He watched as she picked up a photo of her and Danny off the dresser.
"Really got myself into it this time Danny. I miss you so much." She said, staring at the picture, "I messed up big time with Jake. I…I am so afraid of losing him too."
"He's always watching over you." A voice said from the doorway, "Like a guardian angel."
Sara looked over to see Jake standing in the doorway. He walked into the room and picked up her bag from the bed.
"You ready Pez?"
Sara looked at him, not sure what to say. Instead, she nodded.
They walked out of the bedroom and towards the front door. As Jake reached for the doorknob, Sara grabbed his arm. He turned back to her.
"About what you saw in there."
Jake shook his head.
"I don't know what you are talking about."
He started to turn away but she stopped him again. This time when he turned to her, he saw something different in her eyes.
"Jake, about this morning."
"Sara, I…You don't have to say anything."
"Yes I do." She said, then took a deep breath, "I…I love you Jake."
Jake dropped the bag on the floor. He opened his arms and Sara slipped into them easily. His arms wrapped around her, pulling her tight against him. He pressed his lips against her forehead. Pulling back slowly, he met Sara's eyes. Slowly he bent his head down until his lips brushed lightly against her. As he pulled away, Sara glanced down at the witchblade to see the colors swirling around quickly.
He will take care of you Pez.
Sara looked up to see Jake smiling at her.
"Let's go." She whispered
Well I think that might be the end for now. If anything there might be a sequel. Haven't quite decided on any thing yet.