A/n Well, this chapter has taken a while to get itself written, but, here
it is!!! A lot of questions will be answered in this chapter and the
following ones. The situation with Dixon and the first day back at SD-6
should be dealt with. Read and Review!
Chapter 12 The Explanation
Jack waited on the park bench for a half hour after calling Dixon. It was easy to say that he was definitely confused but willing to listen to Jack's explanation.
Jack had partly thought out what he was going to say to Dixon. News like this would not be easy for him to take, but Jack knew that he was a strong man and would discuss this rationally.
He took a deep breath to calm his senses as he saw Dixon walking toward him.
"Start talking," Dixon said as he sat down beside Jack.
"I know you have reasons to doubt Sydney's loyalty, but maybe you should take a step back and look at your own," Dixon looked up at him confusedly.
"You sure don't waste any time, do you?" Dixon asked, surprised at how Jack was cutting to the chase.
"You aren't working for the CIA, Dixon," Jack kept his eyes on the fabric in his pants.
Dixon's eyes widened at Jack's statement. He felt waves of emotion crash over him and tried to read Jack's face for any feelings.
"Sydney and I are both double agents for the CIA. I told Sydney the truth about SD-6 after Danny was killed and that's when she joined. Now I'm asking you to do the same," he finished.
"Wait, Jack," Dixon protested. "You're telling me that I have been working for the enemy and now you just want me to forget all that and join up for the greater good?"
"If you want to get technical, yes," Jack tried to soften to moment to no avail.
"You've got to be kidding me! You've just dropped a bomb shell on my life and you want me to take it lightly?!" Dixon argued, stating the obvious.
"Dixon, I know this isn't easy---"
"Jack, you don't know anything," slowly, he came to a realization about something.
"You wouldn't even be telling me this if I hadn't followed Sydney that night, would you?" he questioned.
When Jack didn't reply, Dixon's anger only grew.
"This is unbelievable!" he was so angry he couldn't continue.
"Dixon, the only reason Sydney didn't tell you sooner is because she couldn't make this kind of decision for you. She couldn't put your family in this kind of danger. When you're a double, your life only becomes more confusing. Don't think for one second that Sydney didn't tell you this because she didn't want to. But, now you know, and the decision is yours," and with that, Jack got up from the park bench.
"When you make a decision, call this number," Jack handed Dixon a business card with a phone number on it.
Jack left the park and a very confused man behind him. **************************************************************************** *********
Vaughn took a deep breath before he knocked on Devlin's door. He did so and heard a muffled 'come in' emerge from the room.
He took another deep breath and slowly opened the door to see Devlin sitting at his desk shuffling through some papers.
Vaughn was standing in the door frame anticipating his fate.
"Agent Vaughn," Devlin said without looking up, "please, sit down."
He carefully moved into the room and closed the door behind him. Cautiously taking a seat in front of his superior, Vaughn awaited his sentence.
A deep sigh escaped Devlin's throat and Vaughn watched as he massaged his temples.
"Agent Vaughn," he began, " you are a very intelligent man, and I have enjoyed working with you,"
Vaughn was contemplating what to say to Devlin to persuade him not to remove him as Sydney's handler. He was thinking of everything he could possibly do, but sometimes, everything wasn't enough.
"But lately," Devlin continued, "I have had reason to question your ability to work the Bristow case. I am fully aware of your history with Sydney and the fact that you two have become friends, but your feelings towards her have begun to compromise your safety. Not to mention the case. Now, I know of Jack Bristow's new role at SD-6, and he has told me of his plans for your position there. I will be the first to tell you that I will back this operation 110%, but when this is over, you're out. You will be relocated to our firm in New York,"
This hit Vaughn hard and he looked down to hide his emotions.
"I am really sorry about this. Try to think of it this way, by the time this operation is over, SD-6 will be finished. Your job will have been complete anyway," Devlin tried to lighten the mood.
Vaughn could only respond by nodding. He slowly got up from his chair and left.
A/N Well, what do you think? I know, I'm evil. Believe me, I've got plans for the future! Now, all you have to do is review so I continue. If I don't get 10, that's right, 10 reviews for this chapter, I won't continue. Plain and simple. I'll work on my other one. So, if you like what you're seeing, then tell me you do!
Chapter 12 The Explanation
Jack waited on the park bench for a half hour after calling Dixon. It was easy to say that he was definitely confused but willing to listen to Jack's explanation.
Jack had partly thought out what he was going to say to Dixon. News like this would not be easy for him to take, but Jack knew that he was a strong man and would discuss this rationally.
He took a deep breath to calm his senses as he saw Dixon walking toward him.
"Start talking," Dixon said as he sat down beside Jack.
"I know you have reasons to doubt Sydney's loyalty, but maybe you should take a step back and look at your own," Dixon looked up at him confusedly.
"You sure don't waste any time, do you?" Dixon asked, surprised at how Jack was cutting to the chase.
"You aren't working for the CIA, Dixon," Jack kept his eyes on the fabric in his pants.
Dixon's eyes widened at Jack's statement. He felt waves of emotion crash over him and tried to read Jack's face for any feelings.
"Sydney and I are both double agents for the CIA. I told Sydney the truth about SD-6 after Danny was killed and that's when she joined. Now I'm asking you to do the same," he finished.
"Wait, Jack," Dixon protested. "You're telling me that I have been working for the enemy and now you just want me to forget all that and join up for the greater good?"
"If you want to get technical, yes," Jack tried to soften to moment to no avail.
"You've got to be kidding me! You've just dropped a bomb shell on my life and you want me to take it lightly?!" Dixon argued, stating the obvious.
"Dixon, I know this isn't easy---"
"Jack, you don't know anything," slowly, he came to a realization about something.
"You wouldn't even be telling me this if I hadn't followed Sydney that night, would you?" he questioned.
When Jack didn't reply, Dixon's anger only grew.
"This is unbelievable!" he was so angry he couldn't continue.
"Dixon, the only reason Sydney didn't tell you sooner is because she couldn't make this kind of decision for you. She couldn't put your family in this kind of danger. When you're a double, your life only becomes more confusing. Don't think for one second that Sydney didn't tell you this because she didn't want to. But, now you know, and the decision is yours," and with that, Jack got up from the park bench.
"When you make a decision, call this number," Jack handed Dixon a business card with a phone number on it.
Jack left the park and a very confused man behind him. **************************************************************************** *********
Vaughn took a deep breath before he knocked on Devlin's door. He did so and heard a muffled 'come in' emerge from the room.
He took another deep breath and slowly opened the door to see Devlin sitting at his desk shuffling through some papers.
Vaughn was standing in the door frame anticipating his fate.
"Agent Vaughn," Devlin said without looking up, "please, sit down."
He carefully moved into the room and closed the door behind him. Cautiously taking a seat in front of his superior, Vaughn awaited his sentence.
A deep sigh escaped Devlin's throat and Vaughn watched as he massaged his temples.
"Agent Vaughn," he began, " you are a very intelligent man, and I have enjoyed working with you,"
Vaughn was contemplating what to say to Devlin to persuade him not to remove him as Sydney's handler. He was thinking of everything he could possibly do, but sometimes, everything wasn't enough.
"But lately," Devlin continued, "I have had reason to question your ability to work the Bristow case. I am fully aware of your history with Sydney and the fact that you two have become friends, but your feelings towards her have begun to compromise your safety. Not to mention the case. Now, I know of Jack Bristow's new role at SD-6, and he has told me of his plans for your position there. I will be the first to tell you that I will back this operation 110%, but when this is over, you're out. You will be relocated to our firm in New York,"
This hit Vaughn hard and he looked down to hide his emotions.
"I am really sorry about this. Try to think of it this way, by the time this operation is over, SD-6 will be finished. Your job will have been complete anyway," Devlin tried to lighten the mood.
Vaughn could only respond by nodding. He slowly got up from his chair and left.
A/N Well, what do you think? I know, I'm evil. Believe me, I've got plans for the future! Now, all you have to do is review so I continue. If I don't get 10, that's right, 10 reviews for this chapter, I won't continue. Plain and simple. I'll work on my other one. So, if you like what you're seeing, then tell me you do!