With 3 team members gone, the rest of the agents were feeling the pressure of the increased amount of work. Greg seemed to have vanished into thin air. D couldn't seem to find any information about him. He knew something was up because there was no record of an insurance broker named Greg Halstern. Bobby was crushed. He knew his friend had been lying to them and possibly had harmed Sue. Bobby vowed to find him and put him behind bars.
Myles and Tara also hadn't found much information about the drug bust. The key players were keeping quiet – there was still no sign of Brendan Pratner and they didn't have any photo id of the man, so following him wasn't an option. Instead, they put all their efforts into watching Joshua Cain.
"I got something!" exclaimed Tara. Myles rushed over. "I just got a copy of an email sent to Joshua Cain. I'm guessing that it's from Pratner. It says, one second…that he has found someone to interpret for them and that the get-together is still set for Saturday. Apparently this friend of his reads lips, speaks and signs. Wow, sounds like another Sue."
"Well, I guess that's something. Maybe if we can find this middle man, he could lead us to the exchange." responded Myles. "Tara, start searching for all deaf people in the Washington area, preferably ones that read lips and speak. See if any of them have any connections to Pratner or Cain. It's not much, but at least its something."
"I'll bring my laptop with me to Sue's – Jack's expecting me at about midnight. That way I can keep searching." The both of them went back to work, praying and hoping that they would get a good lead before it was too late.
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The ride back to Sue's place was eventful. Jack had called Lucy, wondering why she hadn't shown up at the hospital yet, not wanting her to show and not find Sue. She was frantic on the phone.
"Jack, I'm such a terrible friend but I didn't know what to do. I was on my way to the hospital when I got another phone call – my dad just had a heart attack. I didn't know where I should go. If I should go see Sue or my dad, and as much as I love Sue I had to go see my dad and I knew you would be there for her and…" Lucy sobbed to Jack her dilemma.
"Luce, it's okay. Sue's going to be fine and she's with me. Take care of your dad, we'll keep you posted about what's going on here." Jack refrained from saying anything about the case against Greg. Sue was watching Jack with a worried expression. The minute he hung up the phone, she demanded to know what was wrong.
"Jack – is Lucy okay? What happened?" Sue amazed him, how she could be so concerned about other people when she had so much going on in her own life. He explained what happened. "I need to go see her." Sue responded. "Maybe Ted will give me a few days off work after this drug bust case is over." Jack was silent. Obviously the doctor's words hadn't entered her mind. She was pushing back what had happened with Greg, trying to forget. Jack knew she wouldn't be happy with what he had to say.
"Sue, you can't go to work right now. By the time you get back, the drug bust will be over – you need to take at least a week off. Myles and Tara are working hard on the case; I don't want you to worry about it. And I don't think it's a good idea for you to go see Lucy right now. You need your rest – you're still recovering too." He saw her tense up in her seat, ready for a fight – but she was too important and he vowed not to let her win this one.
"But Jack…" she started.
"No Sue. I'm sorry but you have been through a lot these past few days and it's time you take care of yourself. I'll call Tara – she can come by later tonight and I think she should sleep over at your place to make sure your okay." Sue didn't answer but conceded defeat. She knew Jack was worried about her, but it really was nothing that happened, just a silly car accident that wasn't even her fault. She didn't even have a concussion but decided that for his sake she'd let Tara stay to prove that she wasn't injured. Jack kept glancing at her as they drove on to the apartment.
When they finally arrived, it was evening, just past 9pm. Jack walked Sue up to her door.
"Well, I guess I'll see you later then," Sue said with a bit of a smile. Jack looked so cute when he was concerned. She could see it in his eyes.
"Actually, I'd like to come in, if you don't mind. I think we need to talk about what's happened." Sue looked at him, slightly confused. What's to talk about? She thought.
"Of course you can come in." She answered hesitantly, as she unlocked her door and they both went inside.