"Then why did you leave?" Sydney asked.
"The CIA transferred me," he replied.
"Why did the transfer you."
"Then I didn't know the truth, but I do now. The CIA knew I was dating you and they found out that you worked for SD-6. They felt that us dating might jeopardize their investigation of SD-6.
"I never wanted to leave you. The night of our last date I came home to find two CIA agents waiting for me. They said that I had an hour to pack my bags and then I was off for France for two years."
"You couldn't even call me and tell me that you had to leave?"
"I wanted to call you, but when I arrived in France they told me the truth about why I was transferred. Then I was angry and upset that you lied to me about what you did for a living. But, a month ago I was told that the CIA had a double agent within SD-6. That agent was you. When I found out that you were working for the CIA I volunteered for the double agent job that they had developed. I wanted to see and be near you again."
"Can you please accept my apology for leaving you?" Vaughn asked.
"Yes, but I don't think we should date each other again."
"Why?"
"Look at the situation we are in now. We are both double agents working inside SD-6. If Sloane finds out the truth about us, he will kill us. Let's just stay friends until SD-6 and the Alliance are gone. Then we can consider the possibility of us dating again."
"Alright, will wait," Vaughn said.
Sydney looked at her watch. "It's 2:00. I have to meet Dixon to discuss the countermission. I'll see you at the airport."
Sydney got up and walked out of the restaurant. When she got outside she turned and looked into the restaurant. Vaughn was still sitting at the table. Please let us bring SD-6 down soon, she thought to herself.
The Warehouse
Sydney walked into the warehouse to find Dixon waiting for her.
"Hi, Dixon. What's my countermission?"
"Hi, Syd. The CIA has been tracking Bentham for months. When you get the classified intel I want you to take a picture of it with this camera. If we give Sloane a fake he might realize it and that is to dangerous for you."
"Ok, I deliver the camera back to you when I get back. So how are Diane and the kids?"
"Great, Diane and I are celebrating our 12th anniversary this weekend."
"That's great, Dixon. I better go pack for my trip. Bye."
London, England
Sydney walked into Jeremy Bentham's house.
"Invitation please?"
"I am Mr. Bentham's special entertainment for the party."
"Oh, yes. Please go to the side entrance and someone will let you in."
"Thank you."
Sydney went to the side entrance and a maid let her in. She was shown to the study next to the ballroom so that you can get set up. She checked to make sure that her Marilyn wig was straight and that her makeup looked good.
"Vaughn, I'm in. The maid showed me to the study to get ready."
"Ok, Syd. Once you finished with your performance you should go to the library across the hall from the study."
The maid knocked on the door. "Miss, it's time for your performance."
"Thank you."
Sydney walked into the ballroom and sauntered up to Bentham. Sydney started to sing "Happy Birthday" in her best Marilyn Monroe voice.
"Happy Birthday, Mr. Bentham,
Happy Birthday to you."
After she finished her performance she walked out of the ballroom and snuck into the library. Sydney pulled out the metal detector and found the safe. She pulled back the flooring that covered the safe and an alarm started beeping.
"Vaughn, I think I just set off an alarm."
Sydney ran to the library door but it wouldn't open. She ran to the window but it also wouldn't open.
"Vaughn, the door and windows are locked and I can't get out."
"Sydney, I'm coming. I'll get you out."
"Vaughn, hurry. The guards are coming."
TBC