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[U]Chapter 18[/U]

"So what happened when I was gone?" Vaughn asked Weiss over a cup of steaming hot coffee.

"Not much. Well, actually, Sydney told you about your funeral, right?"

"That sounds morbid.but when I asked, I meant stuff going on in the office," Vaughn replied.

"Oh, right. Knew that. Well, not much. We obtained a couple more Rambaldi artifacts - but let me tell you. That old guy is getting.well, old."

"Tell me about it," Vaughn said sarcastically.

"Devlin went on vacation a couple of months ago," Weiss grinned.

"With who?"

"His wife."

"He has one?"

"That's what I thought too. I guess so. They went to the Bahamas."

"You're kidding. Devlin?"

Weiss nodded. "Nothing like good ol' office gossip."

Vaughn laughed.

"Who's this Erin girl?" Weiss asked casually, sipping his coffee.

"Erin? She was my partner in Spain."

"That's it?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well, she's pretty - "

"Eric."

" - hot," Weiss finished. "What? She is. Don't tell me you don't like her."

"Of course I like her. She was my partner for gods sake!"

"So you mean.she's single?"

"I wouldn't know, seriously. This conversation is over. I have to go meet with Devlin.five minutes ago." Vaughn groaned, throwing the now empty Styrofoam cup into the trash.

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"Agent Vaughn," Devlin said pointedly. "You're five minutes late."

"I know. I'm sorry. Eric was.informing me of what I missed these last couple of months," Vaughn apologized.

"Well, we just received intel about another Rambaldi artifact. We're certain SD-6 is going to send Sydney on this mission," Devlin started.

They always do, Vaughn thought.

"When Agent Bristow gets briefed about it from Sloane, I want you to come up with a counter mission and -"

"Sir, I remember what to do," Vaughn said wryly.

"Yes.of course.well, that was it. I just wanted to give you the heads- up."

"Thank you," Vaughn replied.

"That's all for now. And you can grab a report of what has happened in here while you were away," Devlin said.

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ah.that SUCKED!! Maybe cuz I've written so many essays today.this whole writing thing isn't working.ahh. I promise. Next one will be better. (I hope)