An adventure in the FBI
Chapter 1: Long version
Vanessa Cuerrier, a 28 years old Canadian woman, was in the FBI building in Washington DC. She couldn't believe she was actually there in the greatest law enforcement agency in the world, for she was just a simple Québécoise girl. She had a meeting with the leader of the surveillance team in connection with a case of terrorism in Canada and the United States. The FBI needed her help because she worked with an anti-terrorism team of the RCMP which shut down a terrorist cell in Toronto two weeks ago. For her, to be with the FBI, it was like a little girl dream come true. She finally found the office where the meeting was. When she walked into it, she saw two agents talking. The black one is probably the leader, she thought, because he was standing behind the desk. And the other, oh god the other, he was so cute, so handsome!She was sure she wouldn't mind working with him at all.
"Miss Vanessa Cuerrier?", said the handsome man when he saw her.
'' Yes, that's me. You're Jack Hudson I guess. '', said Vanessa, looking at his ID when they were shaking hands.
'' You're right, and this is Dimitrius Gans. I know you were supposed to meet Ted Garret, but he is out of town for business and Dimitrius is his substitute. '', said Jack
'' Happy to meet you Dimitrius. '', said Vanessa, shaking Dimitrius's hand
'' Me too. So Miss Cuerrier...''
'' You can call me Vanessa. I know my last name is difficult to pronounce in English. ''
'' Yeah, we had noticed. So Vanessa, do you know why we've asked you to come here? '', said Dimitrius
'' I know you asked for a member from the terrorism team of the GRC because you think the terrorists in Toronto have had some links with those from your case. '', said Vanessa
"That's because we intercepted an e-mail from the terrorists here in DC which gave away all the details of the attacks that were planned in Toronto. We checked with your supervisor and he confirmed it's the same menace from Toronto. So we wanted all the information about them, that's why he sent you. '', said Dimitrius
"You'll be a member of our team and you will stay here until we catch those guys", said Jack.
'' And Jack will be your supervising agent during the time you will stay here '', said D
'' No problem. Just a little information about me, as you probably have noticed when I talk, English is not my first language. Therefore I have an accent, and I'm not sure whether everybody will appreciate that."
'' Don't worry about that, you're not the only one with an accent in our team. It's time to present you to the others, follow us '', said Jack
She followed them and they entered the bullpen, where other agents were. Vanessa noticed a dog lying beside a desk of a blond woman. She wondered why a dog was allowed to be here.
'' Ok everyone '', said Jack and everyone turned to look at him, but not the blond woman, she turned when her dog touched her. '' This is Vanessa Cuerrier, the agent from the GRC I talked about this morning. Vanessa, let me introduce you to Tara, you will work with her today."
'' Hi Vanessa, as you're about to see, you will be with me at the computer for the rest of the day'', said Tara
'' Works for me Tara '', said Vanessa
'' The other woman in front of you is Sue. She's sort of our secret weapon because she can read lips '', said Jack
'' Happy to meet you Sue '', said Vanessa
'' Same for me Vanessa. And this is Levi, he's my hearing dog because I'm deaf'', said Sue
'' Hi Levi! '', said Vanessa and Levi came to her to be caressed. '' You're so cute! '' Facing Sue '' I was wondering why a dog was allowed to be here, now I have my answer. ''
'' I think he likes you '', said Jack '' The tall brown hair man in the back is Bobby, the other one with an accent. ''
'' An accent from where? '', asked Vanessa.
'' Australia. What's yours, Sheila? '', said Bobby
'' Québécois...I mean French Canadian. ''
'' And this is Myles '', said Jack
'' Heureux de vous connaître cher mademoiselle '', said Myles in perfect French.
'' Bon français! It's good to hear my language sometimes '', said Vanessa
Since when do you speak French, Myles?", asked a black women who just got into the bullpen '' By the way, I'm Lucy, the rotor'', she said to Vanessa
" The one the team would not function without, it's the same thing at the GRC '', said Vanessa
'' I like that girl '', said Lucy '' So Myles, could you answer my question? ''
'' I've been speaking French for ages, it's just that neither of you know all my talents '', said Myles
'' Ok, let's get to work now '', said Dimitrius
She already liked the team, working with them should be a rewarding experience, Vanessa mused.
At lunch time, Tara and Vanessa were still in front of the computer trying to find something that could indicate where the terrorists were. Sue and Lucy came over to meet them.
"Hey girls, what about a lunch at the cafeteria? We'd like to get to know you better, Vanessa", said Sue.
"And after that, we can give you the Guided Tour", said Lucy.
'' Good idea! '', said Vanessa
'' Yes, I'm starved! ''
'' Vanessa, follow us. Come Levi '', said Sue
"So, Vanessa, where do you exactly come from?", Sue asked when they were in the cafeteria.
'' I come from a little town named Valleyfield in the province of Québec, but I haven't been living there since I was 17, because I had to go to Québec City for school. And 2 years ago, I got a promotion in the GRC in Toronto. But my family is still living in Valleyfield, so I go back there 2 or 3 times a year'' , said Vanessa
'' Where will you stay while you're in DC? '', asked Tara
"In a hotel."
'' Must be expensive '', said Lucy
'' Maybe, I don't know. My boss is paying and I appreciate it very much that he does.''
'' I guess you're doing nothing tonight?'', said Lucy
'' No. ''
'' What about a girls night at my and Lucy's place? Just the 3 of us, and Levi '', said Sue
'' Good idea. ''
'' I will pick you up at your hotel around 7 '', said Tara
'' Perfect. ''
'' Oh no, the boys found us '' said Lucy watching Jack, Bobby, D. and Myles walking over to them
'' So girls, I hope you were not telling bad things to Vanessa about us '', said Bobby
'' Never '', said Tara
'' What gives us the honor to have you with us for lunch? '', said Sue
'' You're not the only one who wants to know our guest '', said Jack
'' You're here because none of you wanted to pay for lunch '', said Lucy
"Seems like they know us too well. ", said Myles.
'' Maybe we have to kill them...'' , said Jack
Seeing the banter amongst the team, Vanessa knew she was going to have a good time working side by side with them.