Nina opened the door of the beach house and let Tony enter. She had a big smile on her face; she couldn't believe what happened. Tony forgave her and abandoned his old life for her.
Tony was looking around the house when she planted a kiss on his shoulder. He turned around and gave her a smile and she lost control. She started kissing him with every thing she got. He responded by wrapping his arms around her. He broke the kiss and started: "Nina, we have to send the address now, we don't know how much time we have left"
She nodded and moved towards the computer to send the address to Jack. Once she did, his smile seemed more relaxed. She caressed his cheek and noticed that he looked tired so she led him to the bedroom.
She moved her hands up and down his back and he knew what she wanted but was too tired to comply: "I'm so tired right now, can we wait until tomorrow?"
She didn't want to but she knew he went through hell today and he needed to sleep. She lied down next to him and silently stroked his hair. She touched the bandage on his neck gently: "what happened?"
She thought he was asleep when he didn't answer then she heard his voice: "the Salazars tricked us; they made us think they infected a teenager with the virus. I went to pick him up and one of their men shot me"
Nina leaned and kissed the bandage. She intertwined her fingers with his as he drifted off to sleep. She kept staring at his sleeping form. His handsome face was so peaceful that it reminded her of their days together.
Despite her efforts, her thoughts wandered to Jack. He was the first man she loved. She did love Tony but Jack's love was stronger. She remembered how good she felt around Jack. She started having second thoughts about Tony, could she live with him forever, Did she want to live with him forever, she missed him and wanted to feel him again but her ambitions were stronger. She didn't allow her love for Jack stop her and she certainly wouldn't allow Tony's love to.
She looked at him and made her decision; she would stay with him for a while then she would leave. He was strong and she was sure he would be okay. She drew up her plane then drifted off to sleep.
Tony woke up an hour later; he couldn't understand why Michelle wasn't snuggling close to him like she always did. He focused on the ceiling until he remembered what happened. He propped himself up on am elbow and watched Nina for a while then decided to go for a walk.
The moon was full that night and its rays created a beautiful scenery with the water. Tony sat down and stared at the water; he tried to imagine Michelle's reaction but failed. His heart started aching; he loved her and didn't want to hurt her the way he did.
Jack entered CTU with Chase close on his heels. His mind was racing; he couldn't believe that Tony betrayed them. He saw Michelle typing on the computer and wanted to talk to her but he didn't know what to say. How could he possibly comfort her while he needed some one to comfort him?
Chase interrupted his thoughts: "how come the address was correct?" Jack turned to him with a confused expression: "I don't understand what just happened Chase so don't expect me to have answers"
Kim approached them and asked: "Is it over?" Jack nodded: "yeah, we found them and secured the virus" Kim looked at Michelle: "she refused to talk to me, she is hurting very badly. Why don't you try Dad?"
Jack was about to answer when his phone rang. He listened for a second then exploded: "you son of bitch, how dare you? Damn it Tony, I thought I knew you"
Every body turned to him as soon as they had heard Tony's name. Kim and Adam ran to track the call while Jack continued to yell: "you are just like her, have you forgotten how badly she messed you up? Do you really think she won't do it again? No wait don't answer that. I want the guys to hear you" with that he put Tony on the loud speaker: "go ahead, explain yourself"
Tony's voice was calm: "what were you expecting me to do? She wasn't going to tell us anything Jack and you know that. She gave me the chance. She said she would tell me where Alvers was if I left with her. I had no choice, my God, I thought you knew better. Did you actually believe I could betray my country? I could do that to Michelle?"
Jack was speechless for a second: "why should I believe you?" Tony sighed: "I'm sure Adam found out where I'm. Come over to arrest Nina and if you think I'm lying, arrest me as well. I'm practically giving myself in Jack" with that he hung up leaving CTU in shock.
Tony got in bed careful not to disturb Nina. She turned around and smiled at him: "hey, where were you" He rubbed his face; 'I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep so I went for a walk" she kissed him lightly then went back to sleep. Tony closed his eyes trying to relax: "come on Jack, I don't know what I would do if she woke up again"
A little while later, Jack's team broke into the house. Jack and Chase entered the bedroom and Jack secured Nina as Chase eyed Tony carefully. Tony didn't move, he just watched Jack. Nina understood immediately and shot daggers at Tony but he didn't care. He focused on Jack: "Do you believe me?"
He received his answer from another mouth. He turned around the second he heard her voice. Michelle stood looking at him with tears in her eyes and his heart melted. He hurt her again but this time was worse.
The pain was evident in his voice: 'Michelle, I….."She cut him off by throwing her arms around his neck. Her body was shaking and he tried to soothe her: "it's ok sweetheart, I'm here. God, I'm so sorry. I didn't know what else to do" she silenced him by putting her finger on his mouth then she kissed him passionately. She broke the kiss and rested her forehead on his:" I know baby, you had to do it"
Some of your guys said it's out of character for Tony to leave Michelle and for Nina to love anybody but herself. I had a few problems with the idea myself. I hope I clarified what Tony did, Nina is human after all. She has feelings and can love, personally I think that Nina did love Jack in one way or another. Do me a favor, if u are Anonymous reviewers, leave your email so I can explain myself.