My Spy

Chapter 10


Beca sat in the reception area while Amy spoke with Agent Parker. She couldn't help but get lost in thoughts of Chlo and how close they were to being a couple again.

"Fingers crossed," Beca mumbled to herself.

"Miss Mitchell?" Jason called out, getting Beca's attention.

Beca looked up, surprised as Amy had only been gone about ten minutes. She looked past Amy to see Agent Parker standing by the door Amy just walked out from.

"Um, yeah?" Beca said, looking at him.

"May I speak to you for a moment?" Jason asked.

"Uh, sure," Beca said, standing and walking over to Jason. "What's up?"

"Would you come with me, please?" Jason said as he held the door open.

Beca looked over at Amy; Amy just shrugged.

Beca stepped through the door and Jason followed, moving past her to lead her to a small conference room.

"I don't know anything about Amy's father," Beca said, sitting in the chair Jason held out for her. "Or his illegal activities. I mean, up until all this started happening, I thought both her parents were dead."

"I didn't ask you back here to talk about Miss Hobart or her father," Jason said, taking the seat opposite Beca.

"Oh," Beca said. "Then why am I here?"

"I wanted to personally apologize for what happened the other night," Jason said. "I was just following orders, but it was wrong of me to just show up and expect you to answer questions. Chloe was right. I should have just asked Miss Hobart to come in for a conversation. If I had done that, then maybe Chloe would still be an agent and I wouldn't have lost a good friend."

"What?" Beca squeaked. "Chloe got fired?"

"No," Jason said quickly. "She quit."

"Really?" Beca asked. "So, Chloe no longer works for the FBI?"

"That's right," Jason said. "She is with her aunt in Portland now-"

"I know," Beca interrupted. "I spoke with her this morning. She just didn't mention anything about quitting."

Jason looked at Beca. He ran a hand through his hair, sighed, and asked, "Is she okay? She's not taking my calls or responding to my texts."

"She's worried about her aunt," Beca said. "But otherwise she seems to be okay."

"Thank you," Jason said. "If you speak to her again will you please tell her I'm sorry? And, to I want to say again that I am sorry for ambushing you."

"I'll tell her," Beca said. "And, I understand you were following orders, so I kind of accept your apology. But don't expect Chloe to forgive you so easily. She didn't say it, but I could tell she feels betrayed by you and her uncle. You guys treated me like I was a, um, what do you call them? A perp? Even after Chloe told you to back off and find another way to get to Amy's father. Ignoring all that was disrespectful to her as an agent and as your friend. So, I suggest you give her some space, and maybe she'll be able to forgive you in time."

"I can do that," Jason said as he stood. "Thank you for hearing me out. I'll walk you out."

Beca and Jason silently walked back to the reception area. Jason held the door open for Beca. As Beca started to walk out, Jason grabbed her arm, stopping her. He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a card.

"Please take my card," Jason said, holding the card out to Beca. "And, if you ever need anything, and I mean anything, please don't hesitate to call me."

Beca took the card and looked at it. "Um, thank you."

Amy, who had jumped up when Beca came through the door, stood waiting for Beca to come to her.

"Did he ask you about my dad?" Amy asked as soon as Beca reached her. "What did you tell him?"

"No, he didn't ask me about your dad. He apologized for what happened with Chloe the other night," Beca said, moving toward the exit. "Come on. I'll tell you about it over lunch. And, you can tell me what you two talked about."

"Okay," Amy said, following Beca.

~~ My Spy ~~

Chloe and her Uncle Matt sat silently in the hospital waiting room. They were able to see Peggy before she was taken down for surgery and Chloe was glad she was able to be there for her.

"Thank you," Matt blurted out, looking at Chloe. "I didn't think you'd forgive me for what happened with Beca."

"I haven't," Chloe responded without looking at him. "Don't think for one second that I'm here for you or that I've forgiven you. I'm here for Aunt Peggy and only Aunt Peggy."

"I know," Matt said and cleared his throat. "I was just trying to say-"

"I don't care about what you were trying to say," Chloe interrupted, looking at him. "I'm not interested in hearing it."

"So, you're serious about quitting?" Matt asked.

Chloe turned and looked at him. "What part of me telling you to 'go fuck yourself, I quit,' do you not fully understand?"

Matt swallowed and looked down at the floor. "I am sorry about all that."

"I'm sure you are," Chloe said. "I just don't understand why you did it. I've put so much into being a good agent and trying to make you proud of me and you treated me like I was nobody to you. I guess it was naive of me to think that we were family first, and agents second. The only reason I'm even talking to you now is that I spoke to Beca this morning and there's still a chance for us to be together despite what you and Jason did."

"I know you won't believe me," Matt said. "But I am glad to hear that."

Chloe went to respond but was stopped when a doctor called out, "Collins family?"

Chloe and Matt both stood and made their way to the doctor.

"I'm Matt Collins," Matt said. "Peggy Collins' husband."

"I'm Dr. Maxwell," the doctor said. "I performed the surgery on Mrs. Collins. The pacemaker is in and everything went well. She shouldn't have any complications, but we'll keep her overnight for observation. And, if things continue the way they are going, she can go home tomorrow afternoon. Is there someone who can stay with her for at least the next week?"

"I'll be there," Chloe said, quickly. "I can take care of her."

Matt didn't say anything; he just looked at Chloe.

"That's fine," Dr. Maxwell said, looking at Chloe. "She'll need to take it easy for the next week. I'll send some instructions home with her so you'll know what she should or should not be doing. Do you have any questions?"

Chloe shook her head.

"Can we see her?" Matt asked.

"She should be coming out of recovery in just a bit," Dr. Maxwell said. "I'll ask a nurse to notify you when she's back in her room. Is there anything else?"

"I can't think of anything," Matt said. "Thank you, doctor."

The doctor gave a brief nod before turning and walking away.

"Well, that's a relief," Chloe said.

"Yes, it is," Matt said. "Thank you for agreeing to stay and help."

"I'm only planning to stay until Aunt Peggy is back on her feet," Chloe said. "I'll be looking for a new job while she recuperates. And then I'm gone wherever my new job takes me."

"Don't take what I did out on your Aunt Peggy," Matt said.

"I wasn't going to do that," Chloe said. "I will call and visit as much as I can. I just don't want to have anything to do with you."

With that, Chloe turned and went back to sit in the waiting room to wait until she could see her Aunt Peggy.

~~ My Spy ~~

Beca and Amy had placed their orders and were sitting in their favorite diner, talking about what the FBI told Amy about her father.

"So, they think your dad's a major arms dealer?" Beca asked. "And that he's trying to smuggle guns into the U.S.?"

"Yeah," Amy said. "But I don't know anything about that. I did mention that he used to sell drugs to all my High School friends. They seemed very interested in that."

"Oh, my God, Ames," Beca said, laughing. "You ratted out your own father?"

"I didn't mean to," Amy said, laughing as well. "It just slipped out. I told them I didn't have anything to do with that either. I only found out about his drug dealing when one of my friends asked me if I got my drugs from my dad for free. I didn't take drugs then or now, so they had to explain to me that everyone at my school got their drugs from my dad or one of his dealers."

"So, are they going to leave you alone now?" Beca asked.

"I guess," Amy responded. "They let me leave, so I guess they're done with me."

Amy and Beca were silent as the waitress placed their food in front of them. They thanked the waitress and began eating.

"So, you said Agent Parker apologized," Amy said. "What did you tell him? Did you accept his apology?"

"Kinda," Beca said. "I told him that I understood he was following orders, but what he did was disrespectful to Chloe and that she deserved to be treated better than that."

Beca paused as she took a sip of water. She then added, "And, I still can't believe her uncle ordered him to do it."

"Family sucks sometimes," Amy said.

"Amen to that," Beca said, raising her glass toward Amy.

~~ My Spy ~~

The first thing Chloe did when she got back to the house that night was Skype Beca.

"Hey," Beca answered. "I was just thinking about calling you, but this is so much better. I miss seeing your face. How did your aunt's surgery go?"

"It went well," Chloe responded, smiling at Beca. "She has to stay overnight but will be coming home tomorrow."

"That's good," Beca said. "How are you doing?"

"I'm doing well," Chloe said. "So, how was your day?"

"It was a day," Beca said. "I went to the FBI office with Amy. She spoke with Agent Parker and answered questions about her father. She voluntarily went in because she wanted to do it on her own terms."

"Good for her," Chloe said. "How did it go?"

"She doesn't know anything about her father's dealings," Beca said. "So, it was a very short conversation. Funny thing, after Agent Parker was done he asked to speak to me."

"I told him you didn't know anything," Chloe said, her voice tight. "And that he should leave you alone. I swear the next time I see him, I'm going to punch him."

"That won't be necessary," Beca said, chuckling. "He apologized for crashing our date. He also asked me to ask you to call him so he can apologize to you, too."

"Oh, that was good of him," Chloe said. "But I don't think I'm going to be calling him anytime soon. I am still pissed about the whole thing."

"I get that," Beca said. "And I don't blame you. He, uh, he also told me you quit the FBI."

"I did."

"I hope it wasn't because of me."

"You were part of the reason. I mostly quit because of the way they treated me."

"Okay. I just wanted to be sure." Beca took in a breath and let it out. "So, um, how did you get the scar on your cheek?"

Chloe chuckled. "An arrest the went a bit sideways."

"Tell me about it," Beca said. "Wait, let me get more comfortable."

Chloe watched as Beca moved around to lie back against the back of the sofa bed, setting her laptop on her legs as she looked at Chloe on her screen. Beca let out a comfortable sigh.

"Comfy now, Princess?" Chloe asked, chuckling lightly.

"As a matter of fact, I am," Beca said, smirking. "You may proceed, babe."

Chloe's breath hitched. "I always loved when you called me babe. I didn't realize how much I missed it until now."

"Play your cards right," Beca said. "And, I'll be calling you babe a lot more and often."

"Can't wait," Chloe said, sighing heavily as she added, "God, I've missed you."

"I miss you, too," Beca said softly. "You know what I miss the most about you?"

"The amazing sex?"

"Yes, that too," Beca said with a soft chuckle. "But that's not what I was referring to."

"Okay," Chloe said chuckling as well. "What do you miss most about me?"

"Your smile," Beca said. "Your smile always makes me feel better."

"You're such a cheeseball," Chloe said, smiling at Beca. "I guess it's my turn to be cheesy. The thing I miss the most is your hugs. You were a bit standoffish about hugs at first, but you quickly realized that I was a force to be reckoned with when it came to hugs. Oh, and the sex, of course." She let out a breathy sigh. "God, I miss having sex with you."

"Same," Beca said, her cheeks reddening.

The two sat staring at each other. The sound of a key in the door caused Beca to look away from the screen. She watched as Amy came through the door.

"Um, Amy just got home, so I guess I should go," Beca said, her eyes back on Chloe.

"Okay," Chloe said. "Could you send me your itinerary for when you're in Europe? I want to know when I can call or Skype you."

"I expect to talk to you some more before we leave," Beca said.

"Hey, Chloe," Amy said, laying on the sofa bed to see Chloe on Beca's laptop screen.

"Hi, Amy," Chloe said and got quiet.

"Oh-kay," Amy said, getting off the bed. "I'll let you two get back to it."

"Um, okay," Beca said, looking back at Chloe. "Call me when you have some time to talk again."

"I will," Chloe said. "I, um, I love you."

"I love you, too," Beca said, scowling as Amy started making kissing noises in the background.

Chloe could hear Amy and laughed. She stared at Beca for a moment before reluctantly ending the Skype call.

~~ My Spy ~~

Over the next three days, Beca and Chloe managed to talk every night. They had scheduled a Skype dinner date for tonight, so they were sitting in their respective homes with their dinner plates and laptops in front of them.

They had finished their food and were just enjoying each other's company when Beca cleared her throat and looked a bit nervous.

"You okay, Beca?" Chloe asked, sipping her wine.

"I quit my job today," Beca blurted out. "I just couldn't take it anymore."

"Wow," Chloe said. "How are you feeling about that?"

"I actually feel good about it," Beca said. "It was something I've been wanting to do."

"What are you going to do now? I mean for work."

"I don't really know. I'll worry about it when we get back from the USO Tour."

"You could always move to L.A.," Chloe said. "That was always your dream."

"I'll think about that," Beca said. "So, um, where are you looking to find a job?"

"I hear L.A. is a good place to work," Chloe said. "I could very easily be persuaded to move there."

"Really?" Beca asked, staring at Chloe.

"Yes, really," Chloe said, chuckling. "Maybe we can move to L.A. together. As in move in together."

Beca smiled and said, "I'd like that."

"Me, too," Chloe said. "I'll start looking for a job now. I'll keep you posted on how things go."

"Chloe?" Aunt Peggy's voice called out from her bedroom.

"I'm sorry, Beca," Chloe said. "Aunt Peggy is calling for me. I think it's about time for her medicine."

"No worries," Beca said. "I'll talk to you tomorrow. Okay?"

"Definitely," Chloe said. "I love you."

"Love you, too, babe," Beca said and ended the call.

Chloe sighed and went to check on her Aunt Peggy.

~~ My Spy ~~

Beca and Chloe continued to talk almost every day. Beca had been in Europe for a few days when Chloe's Aunt Peggy was talking to her Uncle Matt.

"I can't believe you think Chloe will go for this," Peggy said into her phone.

"I just need to talk to her," Matt said. "Tell her what's happening and let her decide what she wants to do about it."

"Fine," Peggy said. "I'll get her for you."

Peggy got out of bed and carried her phone to the living room.

"Did you need something Aunt Peggy?" Chloe asked when she saw Peggy standing in the doorway.

"Your uncle wants to talk to you," Peggy said, holding her phone out toward Chloe. "I know you're still upset over what happened between you two and don't blame you one bit if you don't want to talk to him. But, I think you should hear him out. It's about Beca."

Chloe's eyes widened as she reached for the phone.

"What happened to Beca?" Chloe asked as soon as the phone was to her ear.

"Fergus Hobart knows where Patricia Hobart is," Matt said. "He has a jet scheduled to fly from Sydney to Paris early tomorrow morning. We already have French authorities keeping an eye out for him in case he arrives earlier than anticipated. Jason and I are taking the jet to France tonight. I thought you might want to meet us there."

"What about Aunt Peggy?" Chloe asked, looking at her as she spoke.

"I already have a nurse scheduled to come to the house to take care of her," Matt said. "So, do you want to be an agent for a little bit longer and help us take down Fergus Hobart AND see your girlfriend in the process or not?"

"I'll get the first flight out," Chloe said.

"You have a reservation to leave in ninety minutes," Matt said. "We'll pick you up at the airport." Matt paused for a moment. "Thanks for helping with this, Chloe."

"Thanks for including me, Director," Chloe said. "I'll see you tomorrow."

Chloe ended the call and handed the phone back to Peggy.

"Are you sure you're okay with me leaving?" Chloe asked.

"Go get your girl, sweetie," Peggy said with a smile.

Chloe jumped up and hugged her aunt. She then ran off to pack.

~~ My Spy ~~

True to his word, Matt and Jason were waiting at the airport for Chloe.

Jason began by apologizing profusely to Chloe.

"It's okay, Jason," Chloe said. "Beca told me you apologized to her, so we're good."

"Just like that?" Jason asked.

"I could stay mad at you if you'd like," Chloe said, smirking.

"No, no," Jason said, holding his hands up. "Nobody wants that. Thank you."

"What about me?" Matt asked. "Are we good?"

"I'm over it," Chloe said. "Aunt Peggy and I had a long talk about you and I do feel much better. I still quit and once this adventure is over, and we can just go back to being family."

"I can live with that," Matt said, smiling. "Now, let's go catch the bad guys."

Chloe smiled as she followed Matt and Jason out of the airport. Jason drove them to their hotel.

"The Bellas are staying in the hotel across the street," Matt said as they got out of the car.

"Do I have to avoid them?" Chloe asked. "Or can I go find Beca?"

"Try to avoid them as much as you can for now," Matt said. "Hobart is already in Paris, so we want to keep things low-key while we figure out what his plan is regarding Patricia."

"I'll do my best," Chloe said. "But, if I see Beca, I can't promise I'll behave."


A/N: So, Beca and Chloe have spoken (finally). And, on more than one occasion, too. And now they are in the same city at the same time. Looks like they may finally get together. Or will Amy's dad be the reason they remain separated? Come back next week and find out.

A/N2: Before any asks, I promise to reveal how Chloe got the scar on her cheek in the next chapter.