Chapter 4
Disclaimer This story is fiction. I have nothing to do with The Agency
and receive no compensation
When they arrived Joshua and Lex were also walking in "Any idea what's going on?" Terri asked. Both nodded no.
"Too bad your evening had to be ruined."
"Don't worry Dad, we had a terrific evening, it just wasn't long enough." Stiles said with a smile. Terri took his hand as they continued walking. Lex nudged Joshua to look. Joshua gave an approving smile.
Everyone was a little surprised to see Jackson there. Terri went up to him and hugged him "How are you doing? I thought you were with your kids for the next week."
"This is too important" He smiled, he noticed how happy Terri looked and that she was holding Stiles hand when they walked in. It was only a few days ago he could tell there was a lot of tension between them in Israel.
Stiles poured himself and Terri a cup of coffee "Jackson can I get you one too." Jackson nodded no. He handed Terri the coffee and she smiled, and thanked him.
Gage, Quinn and Reese walked in and everyone took their seats. Quinn began "We have a very serious situation in Ireland with the IRA. We have received information that they have a deal going with Al Queda." he pushed a button to show the slides. "This is Bin Laden's brother, and follower. He was involved in 9-11. He has been communicating with our friends at the IRA. We think they are planning a major attack in the US and England. We need someone to go undercover in the IRA." He looked at Terri first and then Stiles Quinn knew that there was something between them. "This is Danny O'Brien, he is with British Intelligence, he has worked his way up the ladder, and is now considered a leader within the IRA" Quinn put his picture up. Terri looked at Stiles who began to pay very close attention. "We will be sending someone in to play Danny's cousin Patrick. We will be working to stop these attacks."
Gage stood up "Stiles we want you to go under cover as Patrick, having grown up in Ireland will give you a big advantage."
A look of sheer panic crossed Terri's face. "What about Duffy? He knows Stiles."
Gage answered "He is being held by Scotland yard in an undisclosed place."
"What if he escapes again?" Joshua jumped in, he knew what Terri was thinking but wanted to save her from sounding too over protective of Stiles.
"We'll deal with that when and if we have to." Stiles said. Stiles was beginning to get into mission mode.
Quinn said "Terri I need you to make the documentation for Stiles, and Lex. Lex you will be going as Stiles back up on this one." He turned to Stiles "We will have Lex set up at a bar in Dublin. If you need anything just go have a beer." They all laughed except for Terri.
Terri interrupted "Will I be going also?"
"No Miss Lowell. We want you to handle things from this end. Jackson will help you with the background you need to set up for Stiles cover." Then Quinn said. "We will be pulling an all nighter. Stiles and Lex will leave in the morning."
Jackson, and Joshua walked over to Terri and pushed her along a bit. Jackson knew they had more information to go over with Stiles. She wanted to talk to Stiles. Joshua whispered "We need to get started Terri." with that the three of them walked out of the room.
After they left Gage told Stiles "There is more. We know that at least two of your childhood friends Johnny and Tommy Ryan are in on this also. Do you think either of them would recognize you?"
"I don't know. I don't think so sir." He thought back to his childhood these two brothers were very dangerous. He was glad Terri would be here and safe. He didn't want her anywhere around these two men. He remembered how they brutally murdered and tortured two kids from the neighborhood. Even though everybody in town knew it they couldn't prove it. He got into a fight with them over it which is why his parents felt it would be best for him to join the marines and move to the US. When his grandmother died he couldn't even go back for the funeral because the Ryan brothers had sworn to kill him.
When they were finished he went to see how they were doing with his cover. He really wanted to see how Terri was doing. Terri was in Joshua's office, when he walked in Joshua excused himself to give them some privacy. She didn't want to look in his eyes because she was afraid of breaking down. "Terri I'm going to be fine, I need you here to take care of everything."
"I want to be there with you. Why don't they let me go and work in the bar too, or instead of Lex, besides we know you always get into trouble when I'm not there to back you up." She put her arms around him and whispered "Be careful. We need to finish what we started tonight." He smiled and held onto her even tighter. He reached into his pocket to take out the ring. She stopped him. "Not now, this isn't the way I want it, I want to pick this up exactly where we left off." He kissed her and walked out the door.
When they finished all the documents, Terri went in the back room to take a short nap. She wanted to be up before they left on the mission.
While Terri was sleeping Stiles went into Joshua's office to talk. "Joshua I don't know what is going to happen this time."
"I knew there was more to it then they told the rest of us."
"Two men that might recognize me are involved in this. If they figure it out I'm a goner"
"Why are you telling me this?"
"I want you to hold something for me. If I'm ever out of contact and you see it is getting too hard for Terri to handle I want you to give this to her." He handed him an envelope and a ring box.
"Are you asking me for Terri's hand?" They both laughed.
"I guess so Dad." he told him what he told Terri about it being in his family all those years. "Do you think I should let Gage and Quinn know about my feelings for Terri before I go?'
"Gage has been very interested in the staff's personal lives since the car explosion. I think he wants to help. If Terri got a little emotional he would understand why. Quinn, is another matter. I don't see any benefit in him knowing."
Gage was sitting in his office thinking about how much he hated sending an agent out when the risks were so high. He thought about what Stiles said about the only people who missed him at Thanksgiving were the people here who were working so hard to get him back. Did he know he was a part of this family, or did he feel like an outsider? Just then he heard a knock on the door "Come in"
Stiles stood there "Sir could I come in. I wanted to talk to you about something before I leave."
"Of course Mr. Stiles. Sit down."
"Sir, yesterday you asked Miss Lowell and I about our families." Gage nodded. "I'm the guy Terri Lowell has been seeing, but wasn't sure where it was going."
"That explains why she was upset she wasn't going to back you up." Gage walked around the desk, sat in the chair next to Stiles and put his hand on his shoulder. "Do you want her as your back up Son.?'
"Sir with the Ryan brothers involved, I would prefer her to stay right here. I want to make sure she is safe."
"Stiles that explains why she never gave up while you were in Odessa. She went in there to talk to you. She knew you were alive when the rest of us didn't. She was the one who rigged Duffy's file."
"Mr. Gage."
"Call me Tom"
"Tom, when we got the call tonight I was about to propose to Terri. I thought that you should know that in case anything goes wrong. I know you are concerned about your staff. She might need everyone's support. Please don't tell her what I said." Gage nodded.
With that Terri appeared in the door. Both men looked at her. "Joshua said Stiles was in here, I have all the documents ready." She tried to stay calm but both men noticed she was on the verge of tears.
Gage stood up. "I'll let you two go over that. I need to talk to Quinn." As he walked by Stiles he patted him on the back and said quietly so Terri wouldn't hear "take all the time you need." He closed the door as he left to give them some privacy.
"Its going to be ok. As soon as I get back I want to pick up exactly where we left off tonight." He leaned over and kissed her. He looked at his watch it was time to go. He whispered "I love you." as he kissed her again and left.
Terri walked out of the office and almost ran into Lex. She gave him a hug. "Be careful."
He added "I'll take care of Stiles."
Lex and Stiles got into a van and headed for the airport. Joshua put his arm around Terri's shoulder. "Go home and get some rest. It will be hours before the plane lands and we have anything to do."
To be continued....
Disclaimer This story is fiction. I have nothing to do with The Agency
and receive no compensation
When they arrived Joshua and Lex were also walking in "Any idea what's going on?" Terri asked. Both nodded no.
"Too bad your evening had to be ruined."
"Don't worry Dad, we had a terrific evening, it just wasn't long enough." Stiles said with a smile. Terri took his hand as they continued walking. Lex nudged Joshua to look. Joshua gave an approving smile.
Everyone was a little surprised to see Jackson there. Terri went up to him and hugged him "How are you doing? I thought you were with your kids for the next week."
"This is too important" He smiled, he noticed how happy Terri looked and that she was holding Stiles hand when they walked in. It was only a few days ago he could tell there was a lot of tension between them in Israel.
Stiles poured himself and Terri a cup of coffee "Jackson can I get you one too." Jackson nodded no. He handed Terri the coffee and she smiled, and thanked him.
Gage, Quinn and Reese walked in and everyone took their seats. Quinn began "We have a very serious situation in Ireland with the IRA. We have received information that they have a deal going with Al Queda." he pushed a button to show the slides. "This is Bin Laden's brother, and follower. He was involved in 9-11. He has been communicating with our friends at the IRA. We think they are planning a major attack in the US and England. We need someone to go undercover in the IRA." He looked at Terri first and then Stiles Quinn knew that there was something between them. "This is Danny O'Brien, he is with British Intelligence, he has worked his way up the ladder, and is now considered a leader within the IRA" Quinn put his picture up. Terri looked at Stiles who began to pay very close attention. "We will be sending someone in to play Danny's cousin Patrick. We will be working to stop these attacks."
Gage stood up "Stiles we want you to go under cover as Patrick, having grown up in Ireland will give you a big advantage."
A look of sheer panic crossed Terri's face. "What about Duffy? He knows Stiles."
Gage answered "He is being held by Scotland yard in an undisclosed place."
"What if he escapes again?" Joshua jumped in, he knew what Terri was thinking but wanted to save her from sounding too over protective of Stiles.
"We'll deal with that when and if we have to." Stiles said. Stiles was beginning to get into mission mode.
Quinn said "Terri I need you to make the documentation for Stiles, and Lex. Lex you will be going as Stiles back up on this one." He turned to Stiles "We will have Lex set up at a bar in Dublin. If you need anything just go have a beer." They all laughed except for Terri.
Terri interrupted "Will I be going also?"
"No Miss Lowell. We want you to handle things from this end. Jackson will help you with the background you need to set up for Stiles cover." Then Quinn said. "We will be pulling an all nighter. Stiles and Lex will leave in the morning."
Jackson, and Joshua walked over to Terri and pushed her along a bit. Jackson knew they had more information to go over with Stiles. She wanted to talk to Stiles. Joshua whispered "We need to get started Terri." with that the three of them walked out of the room.
After they left Gage told Stiles "There is more. We know that at least two of your childhood friends Johnny and Tommy Ryan are in on this also. Do you think either of them would recognize you?"
"I don't know. I don't think so sir." He thought back to his childhood these two brothers were very dangerous. He was glad Terri would be here and safe. He didn't want her anywhere around these two men. He remembered how they brutally murdered and tortured two kids from the neighborhood. Even though everybody in town knew it they couldn't prove it. He got into a fight with them over it which is why his parents felt it would be best for him to join the marines and move to the US. When his grandmother died he couldn't even go back for the funeral because the Ryan brothers had sworn to kill him.
When they were finished he went to see how they were doing with his cover. He really wanted to see how Terri was doing. Terri was in Joshua's office, when he walked in Joshua excused himself to give them some privacy. She didn't want to look in his eyes because she was afraid of breaking down. "Terri I'm going to be fine, I need you here to take care of everything."
"I want to be there with you. Why don't they let me go and work in the bar too, or instead of Lex, besides we know you always get into trouble when I'm not there to back you up." She put her arms around him and whispered "Be careful. We need to finish what we started tonight." He smiled and held onto her even tighter. He reached into his pocket to take out the ring. She stopped him. "Not now, this isn't the way I want it, I want to pick this up exactly where we left off." He kissed her and walked out the door.
When they finished all the documents, Terri went in the back room to take a short nap. She wanted to be up before they left on the mission.
While Terri was sleeping Stiles went into Joshua's office to talk. "Joshua I don't know what is going to happen this time."
"I knew there was more to it then they told the rest of us."
"Two men that might recognize me are involved in this. If they figure it out I'm a goner"
"Why are you telling me this?"
"I want you to hold something for me. If I'm ever out of contact and you see it is getting too hard for Terri to handle I want you to give this to her." He handed him an envelope and a ring box.
"Are you asking me for Terri's hand?" They both laughed.
"I guess so Dad." he told him what he told Terri about it being in his family all those years. "Do you think I should let Gage and Quinn know about my feelings for Terri before I go?'
"Gage has been very interested in the staff's personal lives since the car explosion. I think he wants to help. If Terri got a little emotional he would understand why. Quinn, is another matter. I don't see any benefit in him knowing."
Gage was sitting in his office thinking about how much he hated sending an agent out when the risks were so high. He thought about what Stiles said about the only people who missed him at Thanksgiving were the people here who were working so hard to get him back. Did he know he was a part of this family, or did he feel like an outsider? Just then he heard a knock on the door "Come in"
Stiles stood there "Sir could I come in. I wanted to talk to you about something before I leave."
"Of course Mr. Stiles. Sit down."
"Sir, yesterday you asked Miss Lowell and I about our families." Gage nodded. "I'm the guy Terri Lowell has been seeing, but wasn't sure where it was going."
"That explains why she was upset she wasn't going to back you up." Gage walked around the desk, sat in the chair next to Stiles and put his hand on his shoulder. "Do you want her as your back up Son.?'
"Sir with the Ryan brothers involved, I would prefer her to stay right here. I want to make sure she is safe."
"Stiles that explains why she never gave up while you were in Odessa. She went in there to talk to you. She knew you were alive when the rest of us didn't. She was the one who rigged Duffy's file."
"Mr. Gage."
"Call me Tom"
"Tom, when we got the call tonight I was about to propose to Terri. I thought that you should know that in case anything goes wrong. I know you are concerned about your staff. She might need everyone's support. Please don't tell her what I said." Gage nodded.
With that Terri appeared in the door. Both men looked at her. "Joshua said Stiles was in here, I have all the documents ready." She tried to stay calm but both men noticed she was on the verge of tears.
Gage stood up. "I'll let you two go over that. I need to talk to Quinn." As he walked by Stiles he patted him on the back and said quietly so Terri wouldn't hear "take all the time you need." He closed the door as he left to give them some privacy.
"Its going to be ok. As soon as I get back I want to pick up exactly where we left off tonight." He leaned over and kissed her. He looked at his watch it was time to go. He whispered "I love you." as he kissed her again and left.
Terri walked out of the office and almost ran into Lex. She gave him a hug. "Be careful."
He added "I'll take care of Stiles."
Lex and Stiles got into a van and headed for the airport. Joshua put his arm around Terri's shoulder. "Go home and get some rest. It will be hours before the plane lands and we have anything to do."
To be continued....
