Chapter 21

Everything happened in a blur. One minute, it seemed like everything was going to be fine and that this nightmare would finally be over but now it seemed like it was just beginning again. After Jonathan had to literally drag Cameron away from Kay so the medics could look after her and take her to the hospital. Despite his pleas to be with her in the ambulance, Mike thought it best to get him cleaned up and change his bloodied clothing so the medics wouldn't have any distractions.

Cameron always said he liked to make his own destiny but now... fate seemed to be screwing with him and he had no control over it. They all sat in the waiting room, waiting for news but the most unnerving thing was that Cameron was being completely quiet. That is until he felt Farrah tug on his sleeve. He gave his baby niece a small smile which made her giggle then she buried her face in Johnny's shoulder, "She wasn't too much trouble, was she Dina?"

Dina shook her head, "Far from it. She was a downright angel."

"I found this in Shawn and Fiona's things." Jonathan pulled out a book of fairytales from Farrah's diaper bag, "I thought maybe we could use it. I hear stories are good for kids."

Just then Farrah lifted her head and looked over to Cameron. She tried crawling out of Jonathan's grasp but Cameron picked her up before she could slip out of his brother's hold, "Where do you think you're going young lady?" She giggled as Cameron sat her down on his lap and took the storybook from Johnny. He needed the distraction. He opened up the storybook and began to read to her. Everyone looked at each as Cameron desperately tried to distract himself from fearing the worst... although reading the story of Sleeping Beauty might not have been the best idea. Cameron sighed, "I just wish I knew if Kay was going to be okay."

"She will be." Gunter spoke up, "She's tough. She's not about to let some crazy woman's bullet stop her."

Cameron gave a small smile, "At the very least, we got them. Farrah may have to grow up without her parents but... at she'll have answers." He said kissing his niece's curly-haired head.

"Cam?" Jonathan spoke up, "I need to tell you something."

"What is it?"

Jonathan sighed, "I... sort of knew about Fiona." He confessed.

Cam's eyes widened as did everyone else's, "W-what?"

"Jonathan, what are you talking about?" Dina asked.

"Cam, do you remember when Dad started calling both of us by your name?"

Cameron thought for a moment, "Y-yeah. We were... five I think."

"Well, the night he started doing that... was the night when Fiona and her mother came over."

Cameron blinked, "I-I don't remember that..."

"Because you stayed in our room when Dad told us to."

"You met Fiona?" Jordan asked.

"Just for a moment, when Dad and Fiona's mother went into his office, Fiona had been left in the hall so I went over to her." Jonathan gave a sad smile, "She was so cute, and Farrah looks just like her. She had our eyes Cam, that's how I knew."

"Why didn't you ever tell me?" Cameron asked.

Jonathan sighed, "I asked Dad about it a few days later and... he made it very clear that I should just forget about what happened-"

"And you did."

Jonathan held his head down in shame, "I didn't want to but..."

Cameron placed a hand on his brother's shoulder, "No, I get it. When Dad got angry, it wasn't pretty." The entire group sat in shock. They couldn't believe that Johnny would allow himself to forget something like that but seeing how Cameron was reacting, they seemed to understand why he would. Cameron said, "I met her too."

Jonathan blinked, mirroring his brother's earlier reaction, "What?"

"What are talking about Cameron?" Gunter asked.

"I didn't know it at the time." He took a deep breath, "It was just after Johnny was taken to jail and I just took a walk around the city. I don't know how long I must have been just walking around but I happened upon Marigold's Cafe – that's where Fiona worked – and I don't know why, I just went in." Everyone listened intently as Farrah clapped her hands before hitting Cam's hands, in her own little world as he continued, "You guys know that I wasn't in a good place, not as bad as Johnny but you know." Dina, Gunter, and Jordan nodded, "She... she was actually pregnant with Farrah at the time." Dina felt her eyes glaze over, "And I didn't tell her I was upset or even what had happened but... she was just able to tell. For a moment, she helped me feel better." He gave a light chuckle, "Looking back, it's kind of uncanny just how much we seemed to get along..." He turned to Jonathan, "She did have our eyes... but her pleasant demeanor... I don't know where she got that from." He tried to joke which lifted everyone's spirits a little.

Just then, Mike and Deakins walked in. Jonathan was the first to stand, "Well?"

Mike smiled, "Because of what she did to Kay... the mystery woman has no legs left to stand. We got her. For real this time."

Jonathan couldn't help grin ear-to-ear but then a question occurred to him, "And her name?"

"Cornelia Berossi." Deakins smirked, "And that is her real name."

"CB... no wonder she thought that we were kindred spirits or something." Cameron said, shaking his head, "And Bennett and Vanessa Blanc?"

"They're going to need a really good lawyer." Mike said.

"Mr Black." Both Cameron and Jonathan looked at Deakins, "I mean Jonathan."

"Yes sir?" He nodded.

"I'm struggling with how to handle keeping you-"

"Out of prison?" He asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Yes. Personally, I know you should be out but my bosses require-"

"Proof, I'm guessing."

"Yes."

Jonathan pulled out the USB from his jacket pocket and held it up, "Will the proof on this suffice?"

Deakins raised an eyebrow, "Where did you get that?"

Jonathan thought for a moment, "May I make a suggestion... your bosses don't question how I obtained the USB and I don't sue the government for wrongfully placing me in federal prison for over a year. I'm sure the press would love to eat that up."

"Mr Black..." She smirked, "You are clearly the smarter twin."

Jonathan smirked as Cameron spoke up, "Oh, sure, it's not like I'm not here or have feelings or anything." He joked as Farrah started giggling.

"Your niece seems to agree with me"

Cameron picked up Farrah and held close to his face, "Your laughter has bad timing little girl." Farrah grabbed his nose and laughed again, "Again with the nose."

Jonathan cracked a smile, "Do you think it will work?" He asked Deakins.

She nodded, "If there's one thing I know the government hates more than injustice, it's being publicly embarrassed and exposed." She smirked.

"I like the way you think Sir." Jonathan nodded.

Deakins held out her hand for a handshake, "And let me be the first to pre-congratulate you on getting out. Legally this time." Jonathan shook the older woman's hand, smiling. He was almost home. She took the USB from him, "I'll make sure my superiors understand their choice here. You're going home Jonathan."

Just then the doctor walked in, removing his blue surgical gloves, "Agent Kay Daniels?" Cameron was the first to stand up, putting the book aside and everyone else followed suit.

"Is she going to be alright?" Cameron asked.

"She lost a lot of blood but thankfully the bullet didn't hit anything too important."Cameron almost felt relief but the doctor continued, "She did however flat line during surgery."

"Flat line?" Jordan asked.

"Unfortunately. We managed to bring her back within a minutes but she still hasn't woken up."

"H-how long do you think it'll take for her to wake up?" Cameron asked.

The doctor sighed, "I honestly can't say. What's best right now is to have someone constantly watching over her just in case something happens."

"I'll do it." Cameron said.

Dina looked concerned, "Cameron, you should probably get some rest."

"She's right." Gunter nodded, "You've been through a lot-"

"Yeah?" Cameron started, "Well, so has Kay." He shook his head, "I'm going to be there when she wakes up"

"Mr Black, we don't know how long that could take." The doctor tried to reason.

"We'll take shifts." Jonathan said, "Whenever Cameron needs a break, one of us can step in for a few hours." The rest of them reluctantly agreed as it was the only idea Cameron would settle with.

"Can we see her?" Dina asked.

"Only for a few minutes." The doctor said leading them to Kay's hospital room.

When they got there, they didn't know how to react. Kay was lying in the hospital bed with her left arm in a sling, her bruises and cuts had been cleaned up and if it wasn't for the monitors and IVs hooked up to her, she would've looked like she was asleep.

Deakins was having trouble believing that one of her best agents ended up like this. She secretly prayed that Kay would be able to return soon. Mike held his breath when he saw her. Everything happened so fast, he didn't see just how bad Kay had gotten hurt.

Everyone else had the same expression of disbelief on their faces, Kay was always such an active badass and they just hoped she would wake up soon. Cameron felt his heart break when Farrah pointed at Kay and started kicking her legs in excitement, wanting to go to her, it made everyone's heart break, "Johnny?"

"Yeah?" Jonathan replied.

"Could you watch Farrah for a little while?"

"Yeah, of course." He took the baby from him, "Come on Pudding Sack" Farrah wrapped her little arms around Johnny's neck and rested her cheek against his, "Yeah, I think she's okay with this arrangement."

Cameron managed a small smile, "You guys go get some rest."

Gunter placed supportive hand on Cam's shoulder before pulling him in for a bear. When he let go, "We'll be back in a few hours."

Cameron gulped, "Take your time."

They all walked out but the doctor stayed to say one more thing, "Should anything unusual happen, the nurses are right outside to help."

"Thank you Doctor." The doctor left the room as Cam walked over to Kay and carefully took her right hand in his as he sat in the chair next to the bed. The beeping sounds of Kay's heartbeat was the only thing that was keeping him from worrying too much at this point, "Hey Kay... I don't know if you can hear me but..." He let out a chuckle, "That was really stupid Kay." Repeating words she had once said to him, "Why would you put yourself in harm's way for me? If you were awake, you'd probably say something like, 'I'm an FBI agent Cam. It's my job to protect civilians' ... wouldn't you?" Kay didn't respond. She didn't say anything, "Just... please wake up soon. I'm sorry but I don't want to spend my life without you. I can't imagine doing that anymore." He pulled the chair closer to the bed so he could lean back while still holding her hand, "I promise I'll be here when you wake up."

The End...

No I'm kidding; I would never do that to you guys! The story is starting to get a little lighter again... or is it? Stay tuned to find out!