TIES THAT BIND: Miscellaneous Missives

AUTHOR: Aesop

DISCLAIMER: The characters aren't mine, and I earn no profit by writing this.

SUMMARY: Six people left Roswell, but they still have ties to that town. Ties they are unwilling to sever. Sorry about the format, stupid FFdotNET.

From: M2Roswell_at_JUNOdotCOM

To: PEvans_at_AOLdotCOM

Date: November 05, 2002

I think we have an opportunity to end this. The Unit has really screwed up. Our friend in the department will be receiving a package in a day or two containing evidence. The authorities need to look into the deaths of four people who died in a not-so-accidental electrical fire at the Austen Riggs Psychiatric hospital. One of them was a member of the Unit.

Dear Jesse;

I'm sorry we have to communicate like this. I'm hoping it won't have to be for much longer, I know how weird it is. This covert crap gets easier with practice, something that's disturbing in itself. I'm enclosing evidence that may help put the Unit out of business permanently. You'll be hearing from Special Agent Duff in the Bureau's D.C. office. Thanks to the Unit she needs a lawyer. I told her to contact you.

Enough of that. Lets see if I can make this a vaguely normal letter. Thanks for sending me those pictures. Everyone looks great, and it's good to have reminders around. Maria was especially grateful for the pictures of her mom, although she's still a bit weirded out by the thought of her mother dating Jim Valenti.

Everyone here is fine. Max and Liz's wedding was beautiful. Wish you could have been there. It was a small private ceremony, out of necessity, but it didn't matter to them. They just wanted to be married. We've had some interesting times, but I'll wait till I can tell you about them in person. I hope to see you soon.

Love always,

Isabel

Travis Blakemore, Deputy Director FBI

FBI Headquarters

Washington, D.C.

Dear sir;

I'm forwarding the memo attached here out of concern for the integrity of the Bureau. The FBI has received far too many black marks over the last couple of years, and I'm sure your desire to avoid further scandal is far greater than mine. I came into possession of this memo in a way that may keep it from being used as evidence in a courtroom. It's rude, if not criminal to read a memo not intended for you, but this caught my eye and I knew you would want to know about this.

A concerned employee

TO: R. Culhein, head of Special Unit

FROM: C. Evers, field agent.

RE: Arrest of agents Morehead and Carter

The Roswell police have taken the agents sent to Jim Valenti's home into custody for burglary. Their attempt to retrieve the evidence that one of the subjects' emails mentioned was, apparently, expected, leading me to believe that it was a trap. It can't be a coincidence that three off duty deputies were in the area at the same time. As yet, they are staying quiet, but it will be difficult to get them out of this without drawing attention to the Unit.

Our superiors in the Bureau are beginning to grow suspicious, and Unit operatives are being watched closely. Morehead and Carter, while assigned to the Unit for only a short time before we were officially disbanded were nonetheless, members, and that will not escape the director's notice.

From: PEvans_at_JUNOdotCOM

To: M2Roswell_at_AOLdotCOM

Date: November 09, 2002

Two men, FBI agents it turns out, were arrested for burglarizing Jim Valenti's home. They were caught when Jim canceled his band's practice to have some of the other deputies over for a poker party. They found the agents tearing the place apart looking for something. As yet, they won't say what. Can't imagine what they were looking for. :)

The FBI still has no leads on the missing children. It's a big story in New Mexico and there's a huge search underway. My firm has gone in with Mr. Davis and several local business owners in offering a substantial reward for information leading to the prosecution of those responsible. We're making sure that the matter isn't downplayed or forgotten as certain elements within the Bureau might wish.

The parents are all frantic and hovering by the phone waiting for news. I've heard from our friend in the department, though, and he's informed me that the package arrived safely. We should have action soon.

Love,

Dad