'Those trucks are exactly where they're supposed to be, String.' Dom punched another instruction into the computer, adjusted another system. He was practically humming under his breath. It had been one of those mornings where life seemed unusually perfect. They'd risen early in good spirits with plenty of easy banter between the three of them and made their way to the Lair. The sun had been rising when they'd entered the cave casting Airwolf in a golden glow that had arrested their attention and brought a moment of total silence. Dom glanced toward the front of the cockpit where Caitlin was teasing Hawke for being cuddled up with Tet all night. His eyes slid to Hawke who was responding in a light-hearted affectionate tone that Dom had only ever heard him use with Caitlin. Dom couldn't stop the grin spreading across his face. Ah, a few more mornings like these, Dom thought contentedly and she wouldn't want to leave.

Hawke felt Dom's eyes on the back of his head and glanced over his shoulder to see the older man grinning at him. 'What are you smiling about?' He asked a little disconcerted at Dom's beaming face.

'Oh, nothing.' Dom replied. 'The first truck is safely at the museum.'

'Good.' Hawke turned back to the front of the cockpit. His gaze drifted to Caitlin who was reading her monitor with an intense concentration. 'What's up?'

Her eyes flickered over to him. 'I was just rereading the info Michael gave us about Castle's expedition to find the jade.'

'And?'

'And it kinda feels all wrong.' She admitted.

'What do you mean?'

'Well the legend of the jade statues says they were sent to the opposite ends of the Incan empire but Castle supposedly found all five within a twenty kilometre radius.'

'Legends are sometimes less than accurate.' Hawke pointed out.

'Yeah.' She said.

Hawke's lips twitched at the unconvinced tone. 'What else?'

'Experts believed an expedition to find the statues would take a decade at least because there was a distinct lack of evidence about their location. The only known clue is a depiction of the story of the five warriors on a temple wall in Mexico.' Caitlin crossed her arms. 'Castle's report states that they determined the location of the first figurine the wolf from that drawing and then when they found the wolf they found a second drawing that informed them where the other four figurines were.'

'Sounds alright to me.' Dom commented from the back.

'The reason in the story why the figurines were sent to separate locations was because their spirits were filled with anger against the evil Gods who had imprisoned them and that the Gods feared that if all figurines were placed together, their anger would cause the very earth to shake and the sky to fall. The priests were told they must never allow all five of pieces to be reunited.'

'So…' Hawke murmured, 'why would devout priests leave clues to where the other figurines were.'

'Exactly.' Caitlin frowned. 'And only the first piece, the wolf, has been authenticated independently. All the rest of the artefacts have been done by Castle's own people.'

'Ah…he was probably just being overprotective.' Dom said dismissively.

'Maybe.' Caitlin said. 'But I don't think so.'

'You think he's only got the first artefact.' Hawke summarised.

'But that doesn't make any sense.' Dom argued. 'If he only has one artefact, why would he put on an exhibition to display all five of them?'

'Because, Dom,' Caitlin said, 'he's also taken out a massive insurance policy to cover all five artefacts.'

'What are you thinking?' Hawke asked. 'Insurance scam?'

'Why would he have insisted on all this security,' Dom interjected, 'if he was planning something, huh?'

'Better alibi.' Hawke said cynically.

'Besides, didn't Michael say it was the museum who called them in once Castle's people told them about the threats from SAHPA?' Caitlin pointed out.

'Well, I think you're wrong.' Dom stated firmly.

'I hope you're right, Dom,' Hawke began, 'but it wouldn't hurt to do some checks just in case, huh?' He caught Caitlin's eyes.

She smiled back at him. She settled back in her seat with a pleased contentment that he'd taken her concerns seriously.

They watched as all of the trucks safely delivered their cargo and landed on the roof of the museum. Dom stayed with the Lady whilst Caitlin and Hawke headed to the security room. The exhibition room was filled with workmen putting the finishing touches into place.

Marella greeted them with a harried smile.

'Everything going OK, Marella?' Hawke asked.

'Don't ask.' She said with a laugh.

'Where's Michael?' Caitlin asked scanning the room and failing to find the white-suited spy.

'He got called away on urgent business.' Marella said. 'He'll be back for the party this evening.'

'We thought Cait could attend the party.' Hawke said.

'OK by me.' Marella smiled at the younger woman. 'An extra pair of eyes in the exhibition room would be appreciated.'

'Great.' Caitlin smiled widely. 'Now I just need to find a dress.'

'Well, I'm sure you'll look good in anything.' Jack said smoothly from behind them.

Hawke's eyes flashed for a brief second as Caitlin greeted Jack with a pleased smile. He cleared his throat. 'Marella, I need to talk to you about the position of one of the cameras.' It was the first excuse he could think of; he wanted to talk to her about the possible insurance scam and he suddenly didn't want to mention his concerns in front of Jack.

'Sure.' She said.

'It's probably best if I show you.' Hawke walked out of the room and Marella gave a resigned shrug at the others and followed him.

'I see Hawke still takes his work ultra-seriously.' Jack noted.

'He sure does.' Caitlin said agreeing with a laugh.

'So,' Jack said, 'I was wondering, what are you doing for lunch?'

'Lunch?' Caitlin asked flustered.

'Yeah, you know, that meal in the middle of the day?' Jack teased. 'I was hoping you'd join me, save me from having to share the workmen's sandwiches.'

Caitlin rolled her eyes. 'Well we couldn't have that could we?'

Less than thirty minutes later, they were sat at a table in an outdoor bistro across from the museum, the sun shining down on them.

'Hawke didn't mind me stealing you too much, did he?' Jack asked.

Caitlin shrugged. 'I couldn't find him so I left a message with Dom.'

They paused as the waiter came to take their order.

'So how long have you known Hawke?' Jack asked once they were alone again.

'Just over a year.' Caitlin said taking a sip of her mineral water.

'Well, I admire his restraint.' Jack said.

'Excuse me?' Caitlin's eyes widened in surprise.

'He's spent a whole year with a beautiful, special woman like you and hasn't asked you out yet?' Jack said with a charming smile. 'He must have incredible willpower.'

Caitlin blushed, pleased and unsettled by the compliment all at once. 'Hawke and I aren't like that. We're friends.'

'I know.' Jack smiled again at the question in her eyes. 'He told me when I checked whether it was OK to ask you out.'

'Oh.' Caitlin lowered her gaze so he wouldn't see her disappointment. Of course Hawke wouldn't have protested against someone else dating her; he definitely wasn't interested himself.

'I was pleased.' Jack said. 'It gave me a chance to ask you to lunch.' He picked up a glass of water. 'To getting to know each other better.'

Caitlin clinked her glass against his and took a sip, regarding Jack with interest over the rim. He was good looking in an all-American way with wavy blonde hair, a strong jaw and firm lips. His brown chocolate eyes were what her mother would call puppy-dog and there was a charming likeability about him. He was an attractive man and she could feel herself responding to his attention, flattered by the warm appreciation in his eyes as their lunch went on. They were on dessert when she turned the conversation to the subject of the evening's event.

'It sounds like it's been a bit of security nightmare.' Caitlin commented as Jack finished telling her about the preparations.

'Not a nightmare…a challenge.' Jack said smiling. 'A nightmare would be me having to make the speech tonight instead of Castle.'

'So he's going to make a speech and then the big reveal?'

'Yeah. It's actually pretty neat. We've rigged the curtains on the cabinets electronically so Castle will push a button a remote and all five curtains should fall down at the same time.'

'Sounds complicated.'

'It was another…challenge.' Jack's eyes twinkled. 'I guess I like them. Probably why Castle was able to convince me to go on the expedition.'

'You were on the expedition?' Caitlin asked curiously.

Jack nodded. 'It was a hell of a ride. Real Indiana Jones stuff.'

'There's only piece that's independently authenticated, right?'

'Right…' Jack smiled. 'You say that like it's a bad thing.'

'I just find it unusual.' Caitlin admitted. 'A find this valuable…'

'The wolf almost got damaged during its authentication.' Jack explained. 'Castle was furious so he got his own lab to do the others.'

She smiled. 'Still I'm surprised the insurance company didn't ask for an independent verification.'

'Like I say, Castle's a persuasive man.' Jack admitted. 'He reminds me of Michael.'

'Michael?'

'Yeah. Michael's a very persuasive man.' Jack pointed out. 'If he wasn't he would never have attracted Hawke to the FIRM or to the Airwolf project.'

Caitlin stiffened with the mention of the helicopter.

Jack noticed and set his glass down. 'Hey. I'm not stupid. I know Hawke's using her on this gig. He practically told me so himself.'

Caitlin glanced at her watch. 'We should get the bill and head back.'

'I've upset you.' Jack sighed. 'I'm sorry.' He took her hand in his. 'Really sorry.'

Caitlin sighed. 'We should still be getting back.'

He nodded and called the waiter over for the bill.

'Someone tried using you to get to Hawke and that machine, didn't they?' Jack commented as they stood to leave.

Caitlin shoved her hands in her jacket pockets. 'People try all the time.'

'Well, will you believe I'm not one of them?' Jack asked catching hold of her arm. He looked into her guarded blue eyes. 'All I'm interested in is you.' He leaned down and caught her lips in a long, slow kiss. When he eased back he was pleased as she looked back at him dazed. 'OK?'

Caitlin nodded slowly. 'OK.'

'Come on, I'll walk you back.' Jack proffered his arm and smiled when Caitlin took it without an argument.