Who's Working For Caffrey?

Summary: This is a sequel to 'Caffrey & Associate'. Neal needs someone to liaise with police to ensure he isn't arrested when running covert security checks. He hires an ex FBI ASAC for the job.

Written for the October WC drabble prompt, 'unexpected.'


Exiting the elevator, Peter was surprised to see Reese Hughes outside 'Caffrey & Associate Security Services'.

"Reese? What are you doing here?"

"Peter. Finalising remuneration terms with Caffrey."

"Remuneration?"

"Caffrey didn't tell you?"

Peter shook his head

"He's pretty keen to avoid being arrested, or shot, so has me on retainer to oversee any covert security checks he runs including liaising with law enforcement agencies. I also think, being an ex-felon, he finds with some clients, dropping my name helps reassure them everything will be legal and above board.

"Wow! You're working for Caffrey. I never would've expected that."

"Me either. If you'd asked me five years ago, I'd have told you the only relationship I'd ever have with the man would be one that saw me kicking his ass back to prison. But you did good Peter."

"How so?"

"Neal not running," Reese pointed to the door behind him, "and this, is because of you, not the anklet. Forget the 'could haves', how many times should you've terminated his release but didn't? Your perseverance and influence helped ensure the good man that was always there, won out over the conman." Reese frowned, "The little guy I'm reserving judgement on though."