Note to readers: Thanks for all of the reviews! You're encouragement and
comments have been most helpful. I do plan to include more action, and
character development, and I am especially glad that you all like Hayden.
Speaking of which I would bet that no one can guess who the actor is who I
picture when I think of Hayden, or for that matter-he's actually the guy
who inspired my character. Anyway thanks keep reading and reviewing!! Sorry
this chapter is so short!!
Peace, Kat
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Two months later:
"Sydney, try and understand; this is purely a precautionary measure, and definitely not a permanent one." Jack had known she wouldn't be happy about this.
"Dad, no. I have been working on this alone for over a month now and I have made substantial progress. Changing things now would just make things more difficult." She was furious.
"Sydney, I would hardly describe what you've discovered over the last month as 'substantial'. I am aware that you have made some progress, and that you have several significant leads. However, that alone has no relevance in my decision." Jack was now becoming frustrated as well. In the two month's since Sydney's return their relationship had grown quite a bit, both personally and professionally.
"And if I refuse?"
"Than you clearance will be substantially reduced and you will be assigned a desk job. Sydney, just because I am your father does not stop me from being your superior. You will either obey my orders or realize with the consequences." His tone had suddenly changed into his rigid stern one which he normally reserved for new officers, and his secretary.
"Well if the fact that you're my father has no relevance in your decisions regarding me, than your 'fatherly' concern for my safety is inadmissible as well."
"My concern is for the safety of one of the CIA's finest Agents. As for my 'fatherly' concern for my daughter, as the Director of the LA branch of the CIA, and as a 30 year veteran of the intelligence community, I fully reserve that right to allow my experience and my instincts, fatherly as they may be, guide my decisions."
Without a word Sydney stood up and walked out of his office. As she slammed the door behind her, she caught a glimpse of Agent Moore as he stood from his chair in the waiting area. She moved to walk past him, but he stepped into her path.
"Morning, Partner." He said, his soft accent accentuating his sarcasm.
"Let's get one thing straight. I work alone. You're here to assist me, IF I need you." She spat the words looking up at him.
"Yes, ma'am." He said glancing at the doorway from where Sydney had stormed. "Is he ready to see me now?" He glanced back at her.
She looked him straight in the eye before turning to walk away. As she strode off she heard Agent Moore chuckle behind her.
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"You understand that Sydney cannot be made aware of this information?" Jack Bristow sounded as condescending as ever.
"Yes Sir." Hayden nodded looking Jack straight in the eye. This was harder than it looked. Though Jack was not overly physically intimidate (especially to Hayden), his eyes were so intense at that moment, that Hayden felt as though he were staring into the sun.
Jack glared at Hayden for a few moments, trying desperately to find some hint of fear or doubt. But he had never found these characteristics in Hayden. After a moment Jack broke their gaze and glanced at the clock. "I should warn you Sydney is not happy about this."
"Thanks, but I gathered that already." Hayden said as he stood from his chair.
"One more thing Agent Moore." Jack was standing as well. His focus and condescension faltering slightly. With a look of desperation Jack's eyes seem to plead with Hayden. "My daughter is all I have. She is everything to me. Keep her safe." With that Jack sat back down and turned to his computer, signaling Hayden to leave.
Peace, Kat
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Two months later:
"Sydney, try and understand; this is purely a precautionary measure, and definitely not a permanent one." Jack had known she wouldn't be happy about this.
"Dad, no. I have been working on this alone for over a month now and I have made substantial progress. Changing things now would just make things more difficult." She was furious.
"Sydney, I would hardly describe what you've discovered over the last month as 'substantial'. I am aware that you have made some progress, and that you have several significant leads. However, that alone has no relevance in my decision." Jack was now becoming frustrated as well. In the two month's since Sydney's return their relationship had grown quite a bit, both personally and professionally.
"And if I refuse?"
"Than you clearance will be substantially reduced and you will be assigned a desk job. Sydney, just because I am your father does not stop me from being your superior. You will either obey my orders or realize with the consequences." His tone had suddenly changed into his rigid stern one which he normally reserved for new officers, and his secretary.
"Well if the fact that you're my father has no relevance in your decisions regarding me, than your 'fatherly' concern for my safety is inadmissible as well."
"My concern is for the safety of one of the CIA's finest Agents. As for my 'fatherly' concern for my daughter, as the Director of the LA branch of the CIA, and as a 30 year veteran of the intelligence community, I fully reserve that right to allow my experience and my instincts, fatherly as they may be, guide my decisions."
Without a word Sydney stood up and walked out of his office. As she slammed the door behind her, she caught a glimpse of Agent Moore as he stood from his chair in the waiting area. She moved to walk past him, but he stepped into her path.
"Morning, Partner." He said, his soft accent accentuating his sarcasm.
"Let's get one thing straight. I work alone. You're here to assist me, IF I need you." She spat the words looking up at him.
"Yes, ma'am." He said glancing at the doorway from where Sydney had stormed. "Is he ready to see me now?" He glanced back at her.
She looked him straight in the eye before turning to walk away. As she strode off she heard Agent Moore chuckle behind her.
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"You understand that Sydney cannot be made aware of this information?" Jack Bristow sounded as condescending as ever.
"Yes Sir." Hayden nodded looking Jack straight in the eye. This was harder than it looked. Though Jack was not overly physically intimidate (especially to Hayden), his eyes were so intense at that moment, that Hayden felt as though he were staring into the sun.
Jack glared at Hayden for a few moments, trying desperately to find some hint of fear or doubt. But he had never found these characteristics in Hayden. After a moment Jack broke their gaze and glanced at the clock. "I should warn you Sydney is not happy about this."
"Thanks, but I gathered that already." Hayden said as he stood from his chair.
"One more thing Agent Moore." Jack was standing as well. His focus and condescension faltering slightly. With a look of desperation Jack's eyes seem to plead with Hayden. "My daughter is all I have. She is everything to me. Keep her safe." With that Jack sat back down and turned to his computer, signaling Hayden to leave.