"What's the plan?" Cody asked Donovan as he got back into the van.

"Go back to the office and run her through the computers. Find out everything about her." he ordered, throwing down the file.

"We have everything on her." Monica replied. "The US Attorney had sent all the files on the case over that very morning."

"On Carolyn Mendez, yes, but that woman in there is not Carolyn Mendez." he stated getting ready to leave the van.

"What makes you say that?" Monica asked.

"Where are you going to be?" Alex asked.

"Instinct. Until I find out the hell is going on, I'm not leaving Jake alone. When you get her file, bring here." he said, slamming the door of the van.

"This case is getting out of hand." Alex said, worried about Jake.

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Donovan walked back into the apartment building. Her necklace. Where has he seen it before? He started for the stairs when Cody caught up to him. "Donovan, you're going to love this." he said handing him a piece of paper.

"What's this?" he asked, reading the paper. "When did you get this?"

"US Attorney called right after you left." he replied.

"Okay. Now it's time to find out what's going on." Donovan growled running up the stairs.

Donovan flung the door open. He saw Jake sitting at the table eating. Carolyn was in the kitchen cooking. "Jake get out." Donovan ordered.

"What's going on?" Jake asked, moving his hand to his weapon.

"Jake, leave. It's time that Ms. Mendez and I had a heart to heart." he growled. Carolyn looked from Donovan to Jake. She was frightened. Jake knew something was up. "Jake, get out." Reluctantly, Jake walked out he door.


"What's going on?" Carolyn asked, slowly walking towards the door. He was upset. She could see the anger in his eyes. He figured it out, she thought.

"What's wrong?" he asked, "I don't like being lied to Agent Winters. Time to tell the truth." Shocked upon hearing Donovan call her by her real name, Carolyn tried to run into her room, but Donovan grabbed her and pushed her up against the wall.

"Let me go." she yelled, trying to hit him.

"It's nice to see you again, Emma. Now, tell me what's going on or I'll break your arm." he threatened.

"I know you Donovan. You wouldn't." she spat back. Showing her that he meant business, Donovan took her arm and started to twist it.

"I've changed since they last time we met, Emma. Tell me the truth. Who are you working for and what do you want with Agent Shaw?" he asked, making his point.

"Okay. Someone put a hit out on Agent Shaw. We don't know who. It's my job to find out who and stop it. I was assigned to protect Agent Shaw. Now let me go." she yelled.

Donovan released his grip and walked away from her. "Why wasn't I notified about this? Agent Shaw is a member of my team. It's my responsibility to keep my team safe." he yelled at her.

"And I know the way you operate, how you would keep him safe. We don't know who it is. That's why you weren't informed." she answered, rubbing her arm.

"Does Jake know?" he asked.

"No. All Agent Shaw knows is my real identity. To him, I am a decoy so the real Carolyn Mendez can testify. She's safely across town." she explained, "How did you know it was me?" she asked.

"The US Attorney called and left us a message that Carolyn Mendez was already on her way to court. I also remembered your necklace. Who are you working for?" he asked again.

"I work for the same people as you do. Seven years since we last saw each other Frank and all you remember is my necklace. That hurts." she replied, smiling.

"From now on, I want to be informed on everything regarding Jake's safety. I find out you're lying to me and Jake gets hurt, I'll kill you myself." he promised.

"As soon as I know anything, I will tell you." she promised, sitting on the couch.

"By the way, how did you get Jake in the closet and cuff him?" he asked sitting down next to her. He had to know how she did that.

"Well, Agent Donovan," she started to say, caressing his cheek, "If I tell you, then I would have to kill you. And that would be such a waste."

Donovan laughed at her reply. She still had the same sense of humor. Deciding to play her game, he leaned over her and replied, "I look forward to that battle." He was serious. She knew that. He had that mischievous look in his eyes again. Emma laughed nervously.

"Is it safe to come in?" Jake asked, standing in the hallway.

"Ms. Mendez will be leaving for court shortly. I'll go with you to escort her there. Remember what I said Ms. Mendez about getting hurt, I never lie." Donovan replied walking out the door.

Jake watched Donovan leave. He walked over to Emma and hugged her. She was shaking. He knew this was hard for her to do. "Did Donovan buy the story you gave him?" Jake asked her, searching her eyes. She was trying to hold back the tears.

"Of course, Frank has never known me to lie to him before." she replied, taking the gun from Jake.