Chapter 8
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Dembe and Reddington were sitting at the table, checking up on the tracker that Aram has set up for them to see if Salgado had turned on his phone but still nothing showed up.
"We will get him Raymond, we have to be patient." Dembe spoke up, seeing the frustrated look on Reddinton's face.
"If it had been any other situation I would agree with you, but not this time. I'm sorry Dembe but this I need to sort now, I need him to pay for what he's done to Kate…she needs the justice she deserves."
"Killing him won't change anything dearie."
Dembe and Reddington looked behind them to see Kate standing there, her arms folded with a warm smile on her face.
"Kate? I wasn't expecting you today."
"You're still my employer aren't you?"
"Well yes but I…"
"Well then, where else would I be."
Reddington stood watching Kate for a few minutes before he finally spoke again.
"Dembe, could you give us a few minutes alone please."
"Actually, before he leaves. There's something I need to tell you both."
"You've decided to have the baby." Reddington added.
Kate's head shot up, watching the way both men were staring at her.
"That's correct; I see Elizabeth beat me to it."
"It came up in conversation."
"I'm sure it did dearie…look, I know you probably think I'm making a huge mistake here, that it would be easier to just terminate this pregnancy and it would be."
"Then why don't you?" Reddington asked.
"Raymond…"
"It's alright Dembe, Raymond…this child isn't at fault. It didn't ask for this anymore than I did. To kill it would be unfair and I'd feel terrible."
"Fine then have it and adopt it out. Kate, you don't have to raise Salgado's child. We wouldn't think less of you for it, believe me."
"I know you wouldn't, but I would. This isn't something I ever thought I'd have to deal with, children were never in my plan, but it's happened and I want to give this baby a chance. I'm not going to hate this baby because of who its father is…it's not the kind of person I am."
"Are you sure about this?"
"I am dearie."
Dembe gave Reddington a look before walking over to Kate and hugging her.
"Kate, I think what you're doing is very admirable. You know we'll be here to help you, any way we can."
"Thank you Dembe, I'm glad."
"I'll go and get the car ready for later Raymond."
"Thank you Dembe."
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Kate waited for Dembe to leave, silence filling the room. She made her way over to the sofa and took a seat, looking up to see Reddington with an expression she couldn't quite read.
"You don't agree with my decision, do you?"
"It's not that Kate."
"Then what is it Raymond."
Reddington made his way over and took a seat beside Kate who had her hands resting on her lap.
"I don't know what it is if I'm honest, this whole situation has just made me so…angry. There's nothing I want more than to protect the people close to me, to keep them safe and with you…that didn't happen. All of this is because of what I did to him and I can't fix it, I can't make this go away for you and it kills me because…you really do mean everything to me Kate. You…Dembe…Lizzie…Agnes, you're my family and I…."
"I don't blame you; I need you to know that. I don't want you feeling like this is your fault because it isn't."
"But if I…"
"No more ifs Raymond, the simple fact is that it happened. I was raped, and now I'm pregnant and I've chosen to have the baby. All I want, all I ask…is that I have your help, your support because I know I won't be able to do this on my own."
Reddington reached over, taking hold of Kate's hand while the other rested on her back.
"I'll be there for you Kate, there's absolutely no question about that. Your child will have everything it will ever need."
"If anything should ever happen to me, if I…"
"Kate, you're not going anywhere."
"Our job has risks Raymond; you can't sit here and tell me I'll never get hurt again."
"No I can't, but I promise you that no matter what happens. I'll always do everything I can to keep you and the baby safe, you have my word."
"Thank you dearie, I know that after what I did to you I don't deserve your help."
"What happened between us is in the past, we start fresh."
"I'll never betray you again, I swear to you."
"I believe you."
Reddington moved his hand, his fingers grazing the side of Kate's face where the scar lay from the bullet he gave her.
"I'll never forgive myself for what I did to you Kate."
"What did you just say to me dearie…we start fresh."
"You're right, so now we focus on you, making sure you and the baby are healthy. I'll try to restrict you work until the baby's born and I…"
"Raymond, I want treated as you always have. Don't coddle me; you know I don't approve of such things."
"You weren't pregnant before, there are some things you're just going to have to get on board with."
"Very well."
"You should talk with Andrea; I want to make sure she gives you a full examination to make sure everything is alright."
"She already has and I am, we both are."
"Would you like her to continue as your doctor or would you prefer your own."
"No, I like Andrea. I'm more than happy for her to continue."
"Good, well now that we have that sorted, why don't you go home. Take a few days."
"What did I just say about coddling me dearie?"
"Look, aside from Salgado. There's nothing pending just now and I don't want you involved when we find him. I want you as far away form his as possible. Go home Kate, please."
Kate nodded before getting up, Reddington walking her to the door.
"Raymond, when you find him. You won't mention the baby, will you?"
"Not if you don't want me too, though I don't see why it would matter. He won't be around to see this child grow up anyway."
"Just promise me."
"I promise, go and get rest and I'll come by and check on you tonight."
"See you later dearie."
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Reddington was just putting on his jacket when Dembe came in to the room, carrying a few bags.
"Dembe, what are you…"
"While you were with Kate I thought I'd take the car out, it's been sitting for a few days."
"You went shopping?"
"Just a few things."
Reddington made his way over to the younger man, inspecting the bags, a smirk on his face as he looked up at Dembe.
"Isn't it a little early to be buying things for the baby, she's only just found out."
"I thought it might help to have a few things, get her used to the idea of the baby."
"You're very kind Dembe, I know Kate means a great to you…to all of us. We'll help her any way we can."
Both men stopped talking when a bleeping noise came from the laptop that was still sitting on the dining table. Reddington quickly made his way over, Dembe following behind him at they stared at the screen.
"Dembe, call Aram, tell him I need him here immediately."
"Right away Raymond."
Reddington stood in a daze staring at the screen, his stomach churning as he watched Salgado's cell phone flashing in front of his eyes. Revenge would finally be possible….for Reddington…for Kate."
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To Be Continued…
