The Sock

Chapter 8 – The Ambush

Disclaimer: Hmm. Own Special Unit 2 I do not. Boast that I do, I do not, for lying leads to the Dark Side. But kick serious Sith Butt with lightsaber, that I do. Hmm.

A/N: Thank you much for wonderful reviews!

Spoilers: Running joke from The Wish

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"Let's kick some link ass!" Nick said exhuberently as they headed for the car. Their red ammo clips were loaded. (Woo-hoo! Red ammo!) Kate was annoyed with the information she had just recieved, but determined to do her job well.

They drove to the abandoned building where the Klept had been seen. They got their guns at the ready and hopped out of the car.

There! They caught sight of the link and rushed to where it was standing. It ran, but hey, these are SU2 agents. He didn't stand a chance. They aimed their guns and started firing.

Now, Kate didn't generally get a huge thrill out of taking the life of a link. But today, Nick noticed, she looked especially distracted. As they were firing, looking straight ahead, he decided to find out why. "What's wrong?" he shouted between blasts.

"I just found out who Bob is!" she called back.

"You did???? I mean, who?"

"You know perfectly well who!"

Not much could distract Nick from the joy of destroying a link, but this did it. He turned so that he missed what happed next.

There was a terrific flash of light followed shortly by a ring of flames coming straight out of the Klept's body. There was a booming sound so astounding that it went down in Chicago history as one of the greater mysteries of the city. And with a marvelous 'pop', the socks of Chicago rained down in a tremendous storm. (It's raining SOCKS, halleluia!) Blue, black, white, purple with pink polka dots, and some with teletubbies.

"I missed it!" Nick whined. Then he turned his attention back to his partner. "How'd you find out? Did Carl say something?"

"Yes, but-"

"I can't believe him!"

"Wait! HE convinced me not to kill you. He found out from me." Nick started to open his mouth to question, but Kate beat him to it. "I'm a detective, stupid."

Nick looked slightly confused. "Should I be afraid?"

Kate smiled. "No. it was a nice thing to do. And the chocolates were great."

Nick looked hopeful. "Any for me?"

Kate scowled. "No."

Nick made a face. "Go away, then." They got back into the car, and typical Kate/Nick fashion, it was as though it never happened. They drove back to HQ.

Once they had straightened out the situation with Captain Page, and assured Jonathan that his laundry was safe, they packed up to go home.

"Doing anything interesting tonight?" Kate asked.

He shrugged. "The usual."

"Why don't we hang out? Rent a movie?" Nick looked unconvinced. "Something with explosions. . ." she offered.

"Seven?"

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You didn't think I would really leave you without an explosion, did you?! And no, Gin, you don't have to hate Nancy anymore! Stay tuned for movie night! Luv ya!