Chapter Seven

At the bureau, Garret's office, Bobby popped in a tape. His boss watched in silence as the man in the corner collapsed and Sue went to his aid. The second man appeared. They watched as Sue willingly left the diner supporting the first man. Then as the couple tried to follow, how they were stopped.

"Need I ask how you came into possession of this tape?" Ted Garret pinned his agent with a glare.

Bobby shrugged, pulled the video out of the player and proceeded to destroy it, asking, "What tape?"

"Manning, that is—"

"Never existed, mate." He looked at his boss solemnly. "I know these guys. It was a ways back but I recognize the first one. And he told me about the second one. They are on our side, hard core."

"Meaning Bla—"Garret glared as he was interrupted again.

"Don't even say it. These guys don't exist. Which makes me wonder why they are here, in D. C."

Bobby watched his boss pace behind the desk. Watched as he rifled through papers and re-read the day's memos. Watched as he came to a decision.

"You know the rest of the team won't like this."

Bobby cocked his head to the side and smirked. "That's why you're the boss."

"As of right now, you and Sue are classified. I'll pull some strings and get you twenty-four hours. After that…."

"Right-o." Bobby rose to leave but stopped when Garret put a hand on his arm.

"Leave the back way. Good luck."