Chapter 21

"D," Myles called, never taking his eyes off the scene outside. Seeing the look on the blonde agent's face, D approached the window cautiously.

"I think we may have a problem," Myles announced, only slightly unsure of the situation. Signaling D to look down onto the street, he pointed out the dark sedan sitting almost outside of the light of the streetlamps. "I saw a car like that several times behind us on the way back from Chantilly."

D looked out the window at the car, careful to stay out of view of anyone on the street. The car looked like many others he'd seen in and around town, but if Myles was concerned, D figured it must be something.

"It's a little late for two suits to be sitting in their car on an empty street," Myles said, bringing D's attention to the occupants of the sedan.

Now, D was getting just as worried. Were these the same guys that went after Sue and Tina? D wondered. It doesn't look like the same car.

"I think maybe we need to pay them a visit," D suggested, checking his gun. "Just to be neighborly."

Myles nodded as they headed to the door. Jack was coming out of the hallway when they started out. D quickly told him the situation and Jack took up the post by the window while the other two made their way down to the car.

Bobby and Tara came out of Sue's room joking quietly, only to sober quickly when they saw Jack standing by the window. His tense stance and clinched jaw were evidence that something was wrong.

"What's up, Sparky?" Bobby questioned, moving behind his friend.

Frustrated, Jack turned away from the window and explained, "Myles saw a car on the street that he thinks it followed us back from the hospital."

"What?" Tara's eyes widened. "He didn't say anything."

"He wasn't sure," Jack continued sitting on the sofa. "It would appear, and then disappear."

"Should we get out there?" Bobby asked grabbing his gun.

"No," Jack stopped him, putting up his hand. "Myles and D went out to question them, but before they could get to them, the car took off."

About that time, D and Myles came back through the door disappointed looks on their faces.

"As soon as they saw us, they took off," D confirmed at Bobby's questioning look. "We didn't get a good look at the guys inside."

"But I did happen to get a partial on the plate," Myles declared, handing Tara a piece of paper.

"I need my computer," Tara stated. She didn't bring it last night when she stayed with Lucy and Tina here.

"I'll drop you off at your apartment," D offered. "I need to get home to Donna and the kids. It's getting late."

"Someone needs to stay here tonight in case they decide to come back," Jack said as they stood around considering the possibilities if they did and no one was here.

"Well, you and Koala Boy need to get a good night's sleep…" Myles started.

"And not with each other," Tara muttered under her breath, having been told by Sue how she found them this morning. Bobby and Jack glared at her, while the others wondered what she was talking about.

"I'll stay here again tonight and one of you can relieve me in the morning," Myles proposed. Four pairs of eyes looked at him in shock.

"Well, if the ladies need protection, I am the best option," Myles sneered arrogantly. At Levi's bark, he added, "Levi, the Wonder Dog, and I will keep a taut vigil."

"Mate, you've got yourself a deal," Bobby agreed, yawning. "Nothing we can do tonight anyway." Bobby grabbed his jacket off the chair.

"Call us if you need us," Jack ordered picking up his jacket. "One of us will be back first thing." They were on their way out the door when Lucy came out of the bedroom. Everyone stopped in their tracks, embarrassed they'd forgotten about Lucy.

"Are you all leaving without saying goodbye?" Lucy asked, looking from one to the other realizing something was wrong.

"Go ahead," Myles said, waving the others out the door. "I'll explain."

Jack nodded his thanks and led the others out. Myles followed, making sure the door was locked behind them. Turning back to Lucy, he took a deep breath at the worried look in her eyes. Motioning towards the sofa, he sat down beside her as he explained why she'd be having company again tonight.