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CASABLANCA, MOROCCO - Bristow Residence
Kendall was dressed in a full suit as he walked around the edge of the pool in order to get to the garden. He was sick of the interaction between Jack and Irina and was fully intending to inform his new superior of the fact. Jack was consorting with the enemy, know matter how many times she tried to prove she had turned a spiritual corner. The delivery of Sloane to the CIA may not even be enough to convince Kendall of Irina's new purpose but he would cross that bridge if it came to that. For now he was determined to talk some sense into Jack and make him see he was being deceived once again.
The heat had already begun to make Kendall sweat but he refused to lose his suit as it was the only armor he had. Kendall walked around a large bush but didn't see Jack anywhere. He was moments away from leaving when movement caught his eye at the corner of the pool.
Standing stalk-still, Kendall took in the sight of Jack and a topless Irina pressed close together against the pool wall. Jack was standing in front of Irina, strategically blocking Kendall's view of her chest. The couple, so consumed with each other, had not yet realized they had an audience.
"I must have done something in a past life that really pissed someone off." Kendall felt his stomach tighten and a headache building behind his eyes.
Irina broke the kiss with Jack and looked at the angry man on the pool deck. She didn't know what to say and found herself desperately trying to hold back a laugh. Jack craned his neck to look at the man, careful not to reveal too much of his wife.
"Can I help you?" Jack's tone was irritated.
"I was told to meet you out here. But it's obvious your priorities don't involve apprehending Sloane." Kendall began backing away.
"Irina and I have already decided on our next course of action and are merely biding our time to put it into action. You're welcome to sit anxiously in wait for Sloane's arrival but my wife and I are going to spend our time more enjoyably. If you have a problem with the way we operate, you are more than welcome to take the first flight back to L.A."
"And miss out on the entertaining production you two put on of a happily married couple?" Kendall's malice was not received kindly.
"Listen to me very carefully." Irina's voice was low and dangerous. "Not only is Jack your superior but this is our home, you will not speak to either of us in such a manner again. Your petty jealousy and bitterness had gone far enough. If you can't handle yourself like a mature adult and work within the chain of command I think you should greatly reevaluate your choice of career."
"This coming from the woman who would kills those who disobeyed her as quickly as she would fire them." Kendall's comment was meant to get a rise out of the two swimmers and his aim was right on.
Irina felt Jack tense instantly against her and make a move toward Kendall. Before he could do more than shift his body weight, Irina's hands clamped down on his biceps to stop him. She shook her head and asked him with her eyes not to move. Her motives served two purposes: the first was to keep Jack from doing something he may regret later and the second was to keep her state of undress covered from Kendall's eyes.
"I suggest you walk away right now Agent Kendall and be sure to steer clear of my path while you're here." Jack said the words with his back to the other man. He waited until he heard the sounds of footsteps retreating along the path before sighing.
"His attitude could end up putting the operation in jeopardy." Irina said grimly.
"I know, I'll have Dixon and Vaughn keep an eye on him." Jack kissed her clavicle.
"Dinner should be ready soon and I still have to call the Nepalese palace." Irina closed her eyes as Jack kissed his way up her neck.
"Is that your way of saying this will have to wait?" Jack sounded less than thrilled.
"Kendall was right about one thing, we do have an operation to carry out and we will need the help of everyone here." Irina watched her own hands stroking her husband's shoulders. "You should probably put in a call to Devlin this evening and update him on our plans."
"I will." Jack assured her. "I love you." He kissed her softly.
"I love you too." Irina smiled then reached to grab her bikini top on the pool deck behind her. "Come on, we're beginning to burn."
Jack discreetly looked to the second story window their audience had previously occupied but found it empty.
NEXT MORNING - BRISTOW RESIDENCE
The atmosphere had become increasingly tense as the evening had turned to night. The anticipated arrival of Sloane had everyone on edge. Dixon, Vaughn, Weiss and Jack had taken refuge in the gym in the early morning, hoping to work off their abundance of energy. Sydney found a book in her parent's library while Irina compiled the information she had garnered from the Nepalese Royalty. They had been quick to supply her with information on a dwelling within the Himalayas that housed a monastery of Tibetan mocks who had fled their homeland with the threat of the Chinese Red Guard's control years before.
By ten Jack and Irina began ushering everyone else upstairs and away from Sloane's eventual presence. Their seclusion came just in time as Sloane's arrival was announced by the front gate guard.
Marshall had set up the intercom system to feed any conversation from the living room upstairs where everyone else could listen. Oovrum answered the door and directed Sloane to the living room where Jack was reviewing the file he and Irina and he had developed on Sydney's disappearance.
"Jack, you work too much for a man with a beautiful wife." Sloane smiled. His attire matched Jack's in casualty. Where Sloane was dressed in a light shirt and linen pants Jack wore a pair of light slacks and blue polo t- shirt.
Jack smiled back at Sloane, slipping into his role of best friend. "I'm afraid the beautiful wife you speak of gets tired of me and sends me off to occupy myself to give her a break." He put down the file and rose from the couch to shake Sloane's hand in greeting.
"Now Jack, Arvin you two wouldn't be speaking about me while I'm not here would you?" Irina floated down the staircase in a low-slung, linen wrap skirt and tight tank top that exposed her taut stomach and toned arms.
"We were indeed but only pleasant things." Sloane leaned over and kissed both Irina's cheeks in greeting. She then moved next to Jack and shared a quick kiss with him
"Your mission in Alger went well?" Sloane sat down and watched his host follow.
"It did. Although we were surprised you waited a day before coming to retrieve the codes." Jack sat with his arm wrapped around Irina's shoulder.
"The closer we get to our goal the more delicate the missions become. In order to avoid any unnecessary attention I wanted to wait to contact up personally. Now that I have, I'm eager to see the codes."
Jack turned to Irina and smiled lovingly. "Sweetheart would you mind getting the disk from the study." Without replying Irina smiled and left the room.
"I'm happy to see you are so contented Jack." Sloane caught Jack's eyes following Irina out of the room. "Is Irina still having trouble sleeping?" He inquired.
Jack was mindful that six other people were listening to the conversation but knew it would do no good if Sloane had an inkling Jack was dancing around the question.
"The nightmares are not as severe as they have been but her worry for Sydney continues to interrupt her sleep."
Irina arrived back in the room with the disk and handed it to Sloane. He opened his laptop and opened the codes. His satisfied grin was enough to put both Jack and Irina at ease. Silently Sloane closed his computer and placed it in his bag.
"I must apologize to both of you." He started. "I've withheld information regarding the location of the assembled Rambaldi device. I hope you can understand it was necessary to determine if you were trustworthy. However the time has come to finally grasp our victory. The device I built almost two years ago was powerless with the codes you have spent the past few months acquiring. When placed in proper sequence the unified code reveals a singular genetic map that powers the machine."
Jack and Irina eagerly listened to Sloane's description. "Once operation the machine grants the ability to regenerate any cells in the body to that of a brand new state." Jack and Irina glanced at each other thinking of Sydney's mysterious liver regeneration, but if the procedure had been used on her the machine was already operational. "The machine is the cure for bacteria, viruses and diseases alike while being able to reproduce bacteria and viruses on the flip side. It is also the key to every lasting life." Sloane paused. "The person with control of the machine would have unfathomable power over the rest of the world, think of the possibilities."
"You will have the power to control who lives and dies." Irina said in awe. Jack heard the fear in her tone while Sloane mistook it for excitement.
"We will." Sloane smiled at the couple. "You have found a great love between you and are being given the opportunity to live together for eternity."
Jack and Irina looked at each other, mouths agape. "If your decision is to use the machine we must leave now. We are still vulnerable until the machine is functioning." Sloane rose from his seat.
"Where is it we have to travel to in order?" Jack stood with Irina as well.
"I took the machine to a secluded monastery almost two years ago. They have been keeping it guarded and safe until I could reclaim it. There is quite a difficult climb through the Himalayas to get there. I would suggest packing for weather cooler than presently outside." Sloane grinned.
"Have you been back to check on the machine?" Irina asked curiously.
"No I have not." Sloane answered.
"How then do you know the machine is safe at the monastery?" Jack turned very serious.
"The man who sent me on the journey to Rambaldi resides in the mountains and is taking good care of it." Doubt nagged at the back of Sloane's mind.
"And you can trust this man?" Irina asked darkly.
"Yes, of course." Sloane's nagging turned to nervousness at his friend's behavior.
"I don't know Arvin, you seem a poor judge of trusting character." Sydney said from the staircase.
Vaughn, Dixon, Weiss, Kendall and even Marshall were standing in front of all the house's exits with weapons drawn and trained on a surprised Sloane.
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****Really I'm begging for reviews. It's three in the morning and I have to work later today and nothing would make me happier and more likely to write another chapter than lots of reviews in my 'in' box. Love you all and good night----morning? (never did figure out how early morning hours worked.
CASABLANCA, MOROCCO - Bristow Residence
Kendall was dressed in a full suit as he walked around the edge of the pool in order to get to the garden. He was sick of the interaction between Jack and Irina and was fully intending to inform his new superior of the fact. Jack was consorting with the enemy, know matter how many times she tried to prove she had turned a spiritual corner. The delivery of Sloane to the CIA may not even be enough to convince Kendall of Irina's new purpose but he would cross that bridge if it came to that. For now he was determined to talk some sense into Jack and make him see he was being deceived once again.
The heat had already begun to make Kendall sweat but he refused to lose his suit as it was the only armor he had. Kendall walked around a large bush but didn't see Jack anywhere. He was moments away from leaving when movement caught his eye at the corner of the pool.
Standing stalk-still, Kendall took in the sight of Jack and a topless Irina pressed close together against the pool wall. Jack was standing in front of Irina, strategically blocking Kendall's view of her chest. The couple, so consumed with each other, had not yet realized they had an audience.
"I must have done something in a past life that really pissed someone off." Kendall felt his stomach tighten and a headache building behind his eyes.
Irina broke the kiss with Jack and looked at the angry man on the pool deck. She didn't know what to say and found herself desperately trying to hold back a laugh. Jack craned his neck to look at the man, careful not to reveal too much of his wife.
"Can I help you?" Jack's tone was irritated.
"I was told to meet you out here. But it's obvious your priorities don't involve apprehending Sloane." Kendall began backing away.
"Irina and I have already decided on our next course of action and are merely biding our time to put it into action. You're welcome to sit anxiously in wait for Sloane's arrival but my wife and I are going to spend our time more enjoyably. If you have a problem with the way we operate, you are more than welcome to take the first flight back to L.A."
"And miss out on the entertaining production you two put on of a happily married couple?" Kendall's malice was not received kindly.
"Listen to me very carefully." Irina's voice was low and dangerous. "Not only is Jack your superior but this is our home, you will not speak to either of us in such a manner again. Your petty jealousy and bitterness had gone far enough. If you can't handle yourself like a mature adult and work within the chain of command I think you should greatly reevaluate your choice of career."
"This coming from the woman who would kills those who disobeyed her as quickly as she would fire them." Kendall's comment was meant to get a rise out of the two swimmers and his aim was right on.
Irina felt Jack tense instantly against her and make a move toward Kendall. Before he could do more than shift his body weight, Irina's hands clamped down on his biceps to stop him. She shook her head and asked him with her eyes not to move. Her motives served two purposes: the first was to keep Jack from doing something he may regret later and the second was to keep her state of undress covered from Kendall's eyes.
"I suggest you walk away right now Agent Kendall and be sure to steer clear of my path while you're here." Jack said the words with his back to the other man. He waited until he heard the sounds of footsteps retreating along the path before sighing.
"His attitude could end up putting the operation in jeopardy." Irina said grimly.
"I know, I'll have Dixon and Vaughn keep an eye on him." Jack kissed her clavicle.
"Dinner should be ready soon and I still have to call the Nepalese palace." Irina closed her eyes as Jack kissed his way up her neck.
"Is that your way of saying this will have to wait?" Jack sounded less than thrilled.
"Kendall was right about one thing, we do have an operation to carry out and we will need the help of everyone here." Irina watched her own hands stroking her husband's shoulders. "You should probably put in a call to Devlin this evening and update him on our plans."
"I will." Jack assured her. "I love you." He kissed her softly.
"I love you too." Irina smiled then reached to grab her bikini top on the pool deck behind her. "Come on, we're beginning to burn."
Jack discreetly looked to the second story window their audience had previously occupied but found it empty.
NEXT MORNING - BRISTOW RESIDENCE
The atmosphere had become increasingly tense as the evening had turned to night. The anticipated arrival of Sloane had everyone on edge. Dixon, Vaughn, Weiss and Jack had taken refuge in the gym in the early morning, hoping to work off their abundance of energy. Sydney found a book in her parent's library while Irina compiled the information she had garnered from the Nepalese Royalty. They had been quick to supply her with information on a dwelling within the Himalayas that housed a monastery of Tibetan mocks who had fled their homeland with the threat of the Chinese Red Guard's control years before.
By ten Jack and Irina began ushering everyone else upstairs and away from Sloane's eventual presence. Their seclusion came just in time as Sloane's arrival was announced by the front gate guard.
Marshall had set up the intercom system to feed any conversation from the living room upstairs where everyone else could listen. Oovrum answered the door and directed Sloane to the living room where Jack was reviewing the file he and Irina and he had developed on Sydney's disappearance.
"Jack, you work too much for a man with a beautiful wife." Sloane smiled. His attire matched Jack's in casualty. Where Sloane was dressed in a light shirt and linen pants Jack wore a pair of light slacks and blue polo t- shirt.
Jack smiled back at Sloane, slipping into his role of best friend. "I'm afraid the beautiful wife you speak of gets tired of me and sends me off to occupy myself to give her a break." He put down the file and rose from the couch to shake Sloane's hand in greeting.
"Now Jack, Arvin you two wouldn't be speaking about me while I'm not here would you?" Irina floated down the staircase in a low-slung, linen wrap skirt and tight tank top that exposed her taut stomach and toned arms.
"We were indeed but only pleasant things." Sloane leaned over and kissed both Irina's cheeks in greeting. She then moved next to Jack and shared a quick kiss with him
"Your mission in Alger went well?" Sloane sat down and watched his host follow.
"It did. Although we were surprised you waited a day before coming to retrieve the codes." Jack sat with his arm wrapped around Irina's shoulder.
"The closer we get to our goal the more delicate the missions become. In order to avoid any unnecessary attention I wanted to wait to contact up personally. Now that I have, I'm eager to see the codes."
Jack turned to Irina and smiled lovingly. "Sweetheart would you mind getting the disk from the study." Without replying Irina smiled and left the room.
"I'm happy to see you are so contented Jack." Sloane caught Jack's eyes following Irina out of the room. "Is Irina still having trouble sleeping?" He inquired.
Jack was mindful that six other people were listening to the conversation but knew it would do no good if Sloane had an inkling Jack was dancing around the question.
"The nightmares are not as severe as they have been but her worry for Sydney continues to interrupt her sleep."
Irina arrived back in the room with the disk and handed it to Sloane. He opened his laptop and opened the codes. His satisfied grin was enough to put both Jack and Irina at ease. Silently Sloane closed his computer and placed it in his bag.
"I must apologize to both of you." He started. "I've withheld information regarding the location of the assembled Rambaldi device. I hope you can understand it was necessary to determine if you were trustworthy. However the time has come to finally grasp our victory. The device I built almost two years ago was powerless with the codes you have spent the past few months acquiring. When placed in proper sequence the unified code reveals a singular genetic map that powers the machine."
Jack and Irina eagerly listened to Sloane's description. "Once operation the machine grants the ability to regenerate any cells in the body to that of a brand new state." Jack and Irina glanced at each other thinking of Sydney's mysterious liver regeneration, but if the procedure had been used on her the machine was already operational. "The machine is the cure for bacteria, viruses and diseases alike while being able to reproduce bacteria and viruses on the flip side. It is also the key to every lasting life." Sloane paused. "The person with control of the machine would have unfathomable power over the rest of the world, think of the possibilities."
"You will have the power to control who lives and dies." Irina said in awe. Jack heard the fear in her tone while Sloane mistook it for excitement.
"We will." Sloane smiled at the couple. "You have found a great love between you and are being given the opportunity to live together for eternity."
Jack and Irina looked at each other, mouths agape. "If your decision is to use the machine we must leave now. We are still vulnerable until the machine is functioning." Sloane rose from his seat.
"Where is it we have to travel to in order?" Jack stood with Irina as well.
"I took the machine to a secluded monastery almost two years ago. They have been keeping it guarded and safe until I could reclaim it. There is quite a difficult climb through the Himalayas to get there. I would suggest packing for weather cooler than presently outside." Sloane grinned.
"Have you been back to check on the machine?" Irina asked curiously.
"No I have not." Sloane answered.
"How then do you know the machine is safe at the monastery?" Jack turned very serious.
"The man who sent me on the journey to Rambaldi resides in the mountains and is taking good care of it." Doubt nagged at the back of Sloane's mind.
"And you can trust this man?" Irina asked darkly.
"Yes, of course." Sloane's nagging turned to nervousness at his friend's behavior.
"I don't know Arvin, you seem a poor judge of trusting character." Sydney said from the staircase.
Vaughn, Dixon, Weiss, Kendall and even Marshall were standing in front of all the house's exits with weapons drawn and trained on a surprised Sloane.
Please Review (-:
****Really I'm begging for reviews. It's three in the morning and I have to work later today and nothing would make me happier and more likely to write another chapter than lots of reviews in my 'in' box. Love you all and good night----morning? (never did figure out how early morning hours worked.