It was midnight when Fay walked out of her building. It was the only time she could get some peace. In the mornings, she was either at the office or she was receiving constant calls. This was the only time she could take deep breaths, and just enjoy the weather.

She was in a pair of jeans and a black tank top while wearing sneakers. She loved the cool weather so she didn't bother with a jacket. Her long hair was put into a high ponytail. She had her ear buds on and just started walking.

A good time passed while she walked along the street alone. She was trying to figure out what she should be doing, and how she can calm her nerves. She kept on walking when she felt something was off for a second. Is someone following me? She thought looking around. She had a very eerie feeling that someone was.

She quickened her steps a bit, and then did notice that someone was following her. She looked left and right, then suddenly turned around and took out her gun, "Go away…"

The shadow stopped moving.

"I am warning you…" she began, "I won't hesitate to shoot."

The shadow walked towards her slowly, with his hands up, "I don't handle warnings too well." he said, calmly coming into the light.

Stood in front of her was a very handsome, maybe one of the best she's seen so far, but he was too wild, even wilder than Mika. Short messy brown hair a bit spiked. Hazel eyes. Tanned and toned body dressed fit in jeans and a white wife beater. She also noticed that his left ear had a lot of piercings.

"What do you want?" she asked.

He pointed at the badge that he was wearing around his neck. "I am Jordan DeMarco." he told her, "FBI."

"What makes you think that showing me a badge will make me believe you?" She demanded, still pointing the gun at him.

He shrugged and took a few steps closer. "Hey, you believe whatever you want to. I am just telling you how it is."

"Don't come any closer," Fay said, shooting next to his foot.

"JESUS! Oy!" he snapped, taking a step back. "Calm the hell down, Fay. I told you I'm not the bad guy."

"I'm not even going to ask you how you know my name," she said, aiming again but with a reflex, he kicked the gun out of her hands. She jumped to get it but he was faster, and pushed her to the floor.

"Hey!" she snapped as he straddled her while she was lying flat on her stomach. He held her tight and cuffed her hands behind her back.

"Look." He spoke in her ear, holding her tight while she tried kicking him. "I told you I'm not the bad guy. Will you please calm down!"

Fay kept fidgeting, but with her hands behind her back it was useless. "Get off of me!" she yelled.

He restrained her. "I told you to stop fighting me! I also work with Lei Wulong when I'm needed." He explained.

Fay stopped. Lei? Then does he know Mika?

"I'll let you go if you stop fighting." He said, easing off her. He held her arm, and let her stand up.

Fay straightened herself, and faced him. "Uncuff me!" she demanded.

He stood in front of her, then bent down to pick up her gun. He held his hands up. "I'm going to give you the gun back." He explained slowly. "Then I'll uncuff you, but you have to promise me that you'll stay put."

Fay glared at him.

Feisty…. He thought, walking towards her.

She took a few steps back, and realized that she was backed against a wall. He didn't remark as he stood close to her. He put the gun back in her pocket, and turned her around. He uncuffed her and she quickly stepped away from him holding onto her wrists. Fuck?! That hurt. She thought, irritated.

"We good?' he asked, watching her.

Fay just looked at him without saying a word.

He extended his hand to her, "Will you hear me out? Maybe you guys can help me."

Fay hesitated, looking at his hand, but she decided not to take it. Instead, she crossed her arms, and then looked at him. "What do you want?" she asked.

He took his hand back, "Let me buy you a drink, and we can discuss this." I need her to calm down. She's on full attack mode.

"Seriously?' she asked sarcastically. "I'm not going to …"

[WOOF] [WOOF] [WOOF]

Fay jumped at the sound.

In front of them stood a stray Doberman. It looked evil and vicious.

"Don't show that you're scared," Jordan said.

Hell, I'm scared!

Just then three more came by, and they were all huffing with their tongues out. They looked hungry.

Uh-oh! Fay thought. She glanced at Jordan, and realized that he looked calm. "Umm…"

"We'll need to run." He admitted. "I can take down one, but not four."

"Can't we just shoot them?"

"They're faster, so at the count…" he looked at her, "When I say 3, follow me."

Thirty Minutes Later

Fay fell on her feet, gasping for air. I never thought I'd run so much at this hour!? She tried to regulate her breathing, but she was really out of shape. She leaned against the park bench and was holding onto her chest. She was completely covered in sweat and was totally worn out.

She found a pair of feet in front of her and looked up. Jordan stood in front of her, and opened a can of soda. "Take it." He offered.

She took it and drank it, allowing the cool drink to calm her nerves.

He got another can from the vending machine, and sat down opposite her. He leaned against a lamp post, and took a whole swig.

Fay was surprisingly calm now. She glanced at him, "So what do you want from us?" she asked.

He raised his can to her, and looked up. "When I catch my breath, I'll explain. That was not what I had in mind to do tonight?" he said, referring to their run. They had run for a good twenty minutes until they lost those beasts.

Fay glanced at him, a handsome devil for sure. Dionne would definitely want some of him. Oh? She thought, I never really thought like this for a while. She sighed, realizing how pathetic her life had been in the last few months. Was I really that screwed that I stopped living? She felt a tear in her eye, but rubbed it away. She laughed sadly at her thoughts.

"What's funny?"

She shook her head. "I just realized something sad," she answered, then she stood up. "I should get going." It's almost morning.

He stood up as well. "I'll walk you."

She shook her head. "I'll be fine." She said, starting to walk away. I don't want him to know where I live.

"Wait…" he said, holding her wrist. "Take this." He said, giving her a card. "Ask Lei about me." He told her.

Fay held the card and just walked away. Her heart was racing and she just wanted to get back to her apartment.

Aya was restless. She sat up on the bed, and held onto her head. She was feeling dead guilty about everything. Did I rush to go to speak to Lee? Did I want to see him? Damnit… How am I supposed to handle this?

She looked to her side, and found Hworang asleep. She slid out of the bed, and went to the kitchen. It's almost 6, I might as well make coffee.

She was busy making coffee, and some breakfast when Hworang walked out as well. "You ok? You didn't sleep at all."

"I thought you were dead asleep,' she said, "You were snoring all night." She remarked, pouring coffee.

"But I'm always aware." He remarked. He sat down on the kitchen tool, and watched her as she worked in the kitchen. "Did something upset you?"

Aya hesitated, "No." she answered, shaking her head. I can't let anyone know about Lee yet. Not until I speak to Detective Lei first.

Hworang obviously didn't believe her, but didn't push her more. "So, what's on today's plan?"

"Lei wants to meet, so let's see what he has to stay. We do a catch-up meeting with him every week." Aya explained. "Were you able to get any leads?"

"Yes, but I need warrant. You think you can ask him to give you one?" he asked.

"Sure." She said, pulling out some bread and started to make a sandwich. I really like him and want to know more about him. He's always so closed up though. "Red…?"

"Yeah."

"Can you tell me about your family?" she asked. "We've known each other for so long, but you never speak of them."

He raised his eyebrow. "You don't speak of yours either."

"Mine are dead." She said flatly.

He smirked. Lucky you. "Well, mine are not important," he answered.

"But…"

"Off topics, Aya." He said getting off the stool. "I'm heading for a shower."

Aya glared. Then I guess I have to find out about them by myself.

Dionne was with Jin again, digging up more information at a previous crime scene. The place had already been scouted and picked up for clues, but they always did another check just to make sure that nothing was missed.

"What do you think?" Dionne asked Jin, as she opened some drawers.

Jin scowled as he looked at some files. "I think this case is more than what we had bargained for."

"I thought so too." She admitted.

Jin looked around the studio apartment, and kicked the walls. "If I new a murderer was onto me and they needed something, were would I hide it?"

"Secret wall, maybe?" Dionne joked, from the floor.

Jin kept kicking when suddenly one of the walls opened up to reveal a smaller room. He smiled. "Secret wall it is then," he said.

Dionne's eyes widened. "Oh! You're joking." She stood up in excitement. She put a hand on his shoulder. "Lead the way, handsome.

Jin blushed. He took out his gun, and walked ahead. "Stay close." H ordered.

Dionne nodded, and followed him.

Jin walked in, and looked around. It was a small and damp room. It had a lot of drawers and…

"It stinks!" Dionne muttered, covering her nose.

Jin almost gagged, covering his mouth and nose as well.

Dionne already had an irking feeling that this was not going to be pleasant. She looked around, and realized that the room only had drawers in the walls, and there was a huge table in the middle.

Jin tapped the drawers and looked at her. "Do we dare open one?"

Dionne hesitated. "You think we'll regret it?" she winced.

"I already regret finding this room." He said, opening a drawer.

When Fay woke up, it was already noon. Shit! I overslept! She thought, getting off her bed. As soon as she stood up, she groaned at the pain in her legs. I'm so not used to running. She quickly picked up her stuff, and then stopped when she saw her reflection in the mirror.

Dionne was right… I've been brooding for a long time. I don't even take care of myself anymore. She touched her hair which were fizzy and had split ends. Her nails were cracked and not in shape. She bit her lips at the sight, and hated herself for not realizing this earlier.

She picked up her phone and was thankful that no on had called or texted her about work. She opened her WhatsApp and texted Aya. I won't be in today. I have some stuff to do.

She went for a shower, and made a full plan for the day. It's time this girl made a comeback.

Hours Later

Lei watched Aya after what she had told him. He was quite upset about the situation, but didn't know how to put it. They were alone in his office. "I was hoping that you had better news," he admitted, tapping his pen on the desk.

"I had hoped so too." She said sincerely. She bit her lips, and looked at him. "Lei, you know I can never ask Fay to do this."

Lei rubbed his jaw. He knew that the situation was complicated. "How about if it comes from me? We will play it in a way that she doesn't know you went to see him."

Aya hesitated. I can't lie to Fay, but… she bit her lips. "What did you have in mind?"

He was about to explain when his phone rang. He picked it up, "Wuloung."

Aya listened as he spoke.

Lei hung up. "Jin just called."

"And?" she said.

"We need to meet him. It's serious." He stood up, putting on his jacket. "By the way, Aya. I have asked the director of FBI to send one of his best men to help us with this case. He's in town, digging for information."

"Do we need the help?" she asked, we have so many people working on this already.

"This one will come in handy. He's an absolute asshole." Lei admitted, "But a smart bastard as well. He can help with the missing links."

Like we need anymore asses around! She thought as they walked out. "Yours or mine" she asked, referring to the cars.

"I'll drive." He motioned for her to follow him to his car. It was a classis black jeep. Fully bulletproof.

Aya got in as he drove to their destination. Again, she was feeling very uneasy at the situation. Lei drove for a good fifteen minutes until he reached the building which was already sealed off.

There were police cars, K-9's, and ambulances everywhere. Already there were swarm of reporters at the door. Lei walked in and went to the floor with Aya. As soon as they entered the floor, they found Jin and Dionne in the hallway looking like hell. Jin looked sick to his stomach and Dionne had a horrible look on her face.

"What the hell happened?" Aya asked concerned.

Jin almost gagged, holding onto his mouth. "You don't want to know."