'Legs?'
"Better now. I think I can do the hundred in less than 10 again."
James tapped his head asking 'Here?'
"I'll be okay, really."
'Good.'
"I even have a way to keep the darkness at bay."
'Tell me.'
"Pray."
James studied her. She looked peaceful, more so than when he'd pulled her out of the cabinet earlier.
"I have a Good Friend to help me and He is always there, even when I forget."
The silent man nodded. 'Good. Nightmares?'
"I admit it wasn't a pleasant experience. It will bother me for a while but it's something we can handle." She pointed upwards at the 'we'. "How do you handle it?"
'Train. Workout. Meditate. Paperwork. In triplicate.'
"No, that's not an answer and you know it."
He turned away from her.
"You can't block me out, James. I've seen the burden you carry. It's one you can't carry alone…"
'NOT alone.'
She reached for his face and turned it to her. Gesturing around her she said "Not here. Here." She touched his heart. "Promise me one day you'll tell me."
'Hurts too much.'
"Promise me."
He closed his eyes.
"Promise me."
He nodded.
They sat quietly for a moment until James' watch beeped. Levi nosed Sue and the silent man pointed to his wrist.
"What's up?"
'Have to leave soon. Job calls.'
Bobby came strolling in at that point, toweling his hair. "Ah, I feel much better now." He grinned. "So who's up for beer and a game?"
Two pillows hit him square on the head. "What? What did I do?" More pillows flew. "Okay, okay, I surrender." The tall Aussie grabbed a chair and sat down.
"James has to go soon." She waited as he signed. "He wants to know if we have any more questions."
"Yeah, when can I check in with my boss?"
'Top talked to Garret today. Team notified. Expects you in Monday.'
"So what do we do now?"
'Talk tonight. Sleep. Go home tomorrow.'
"What about my car, mate?"
'Done. Instructions for tomorrow.' He pulled an envelope from his back pocket and handed it to Bobby. Checking his watch again. 'Have to go now.'
They stood to say their good-byes. Sue hugged James tight and whispered in his ear, "Remember your promise." She looked him in the eyes and he nodded. He kissed her forehead and signed 'Sleep well' before turning to walk down the hall to the door.
Bobby was waiting for him. "Look, I didn't want to say this in front of Sue. She has a lot to deal with right now but you need to know." He flipped open his FBI ID revealing his shield but his picture ID was missing.
James grabbed his hand. 'When!'
"I just checked a few minutes ago after I showered."
The silent man made a gesture that Bobby clearly understood.
"I hear you, mate. So what do we do about it?"
James signed slowly. 'I will find. Should not be problem. Just. Be careful.'
"No worries, mate. I'm always careful." The agent grinned.
'Watch out for Sue. Stronger than looks.'
"Right-o."
The two shook hands and Bobby closed the door. He watched as James left the drive and saw that there were sentries posted around the house. He returned to the living room.