In this chapter, I used some French, but don't worry, I have translated it at the end!!!
An adventure in the FBI
Chapter 4: The end...for now!
'' We needed a Canadian girl the resolve this case! '', said Bobby
'' That is for sure! You needed me! '', said Vanessa '' But I have to admit that you are a very GOOD team. I don't know if we had God on our side, I feel we had, for once again the good prevailed over the evil."
" Well, I don't know about the Divine part, but yes, we know, we are the best team in the FBI", said Myles.
'' So true'', said Sue
'' To the best FBI team and to this wonderful Canadian girl! '', said Bobby like he was giving a toast with his coffee cup and everyone did the same.
Sue, Lucy, Myles, Bobby, Jack, Tara, Levi and Vanessa were in the Bullpen, celebration the end of their investigation. It was early in the morning, the early rays of the sun had just started to pierce through the windows. The excitement of cracking the case covered up the lack of sleep, exhaustion was temporarily replaced. It looked they were fit and had a good sleep, where they didn't. Even though Vanessa, her arm still in a sling, was supposed to get some rest, she had wanted to be there for she considered herself a part of this team. Or so she had become, anyway.
'' How do you say mission accomplished in French? '', asked Tara to Vanessa.
'' Mission accomplie'', answered Vanessa.
'' Mission accomplie '', said everyone with their thick English accents.
While they were still celebrating their victory, Jack's phone rang. He didn't seem surprised to have the conversation he had, and he hung up. Then he walked towards Vanessa.
'' As your supervising agent, I have to come with you to this rendez-vous you have in 10 minutes with D and the Director of the FBI here in Washington'', said Jack.
'' I thought it was over with the stress for a few days'', said Vanessa.
'' When you work with the FBI, you never have a dull moment'', said and signed Sue who was beside them. '' Good luck '', said Sue before Vanessa and Jack walked out the door.
When Jack and Vanessa entered the Director's office, he and D were waiting for them. Vanessa knew she would probably be thanked for her services and would have to go, because her job was over. She was happy that the case had been solved, but she wished she could stay just a little bit longer, because she made such good friends with his team.
'' Miss Cuerrier, we thank you for your very good work '', said the Director.
'' Thank you sir '', said Vanessa.
'' Your boss back at the RCMP is very proud of you, like us and we have decided to make you the official Liaison with the RCMP for terrorism cases. We hope you will continue your good work '', said the Director.
'' Thank you sir, it's a real honor for me, I won't let you down, I promise '', said Vanessa.
'' From now on, Agent Hudson will be your contacting agent each time you will come back here in DC '', said the Director.
'' Thank you sir for your trust '', said Jack.
'' I guess I have to go back to Toronto? '', asked Vanessa.
'' No, because you're hurt, your boss gave you 2 weeks off, so you can stay in DC as long as you want, for your own pleasure '', said D
After all the paperwork had been taken care of, Vanessa and Jack were on their way back to the bullpen.
'' Félicitation pour cette promotion '', said Jack. (1)
'' Merci...Wait you just spoke French...I thought only Myles could'', said Vanessa, sounding very surprised. (2)
'' Do not think he's the only talented guy in this team. ''
'' I didn't, but I was a little afraid that only Myles could understand me in my first language. Now I know I can speak French with other people other than just Myles. ''
'' Don't believe I'm truly bilingual, I understand only a little, but I can tell you: Je suis vraiment fière de toi. '' (3)
'' Thank you for everything, especially your help. ''
'' I didn't do that much for you, you did it all by yourself. ''
'' Speaking of doing something all by ourselves, when will you be able to tell Sue that you're interested in her? ''
Jack stopped walking when she said it, and then he stepped in front of her.
'' Lucy told you? ''
'' Jack, maybe it's just been 3 days that I'm here but I'm a investigator too, I know how to notice things, especially when two people are interested in each other. Also, you two get along wonderfully. ''
'' I know, but...I can't...We can't...'' started Jack, but he took Vanessa by her arm and led her to the nearest conference room.
''You probably know that there is a rule of no-dating between members of the same unit '', said Jack when he had closed the door after Vanessa had followed him in.
'' I know, there is a similar one in the RCMP, but you have to do something to find out if you two can work out things between each other. ''
'' It's true, I like her a lot, but how can I tell her? What if she doesn't want to be with me?''
'' Trust me, she does feel something for you. Ask her out, just one time if you want, but please do it before I leave. ''
'' How and when can I ask her out, I can't do it here. ''
'' We can fix that for you. ''
'' We? ''
'' Me and Lucy, do you really think she didn't fill me in?'', said Vanessa before she left Jack alone.
Saturday morning, Vanessa, Lucy and Sue were shopping because Vanessa had decided to leave the next day to see her parents. Lucy told Sue that she wanted to take Vanessa to their favorite mall to spend her last day in DC, but this wasn't the real reason. Vanessa and Lucy had planned something...
'' I probably have enough clothes for the next year, girls. Enough is enough '' Vanessa told the girls when they wanted her to try a beautiful medieval red dress..
'' Just try it, please! '', said Lucy
'' No, because I will fall in love with this dress and I would buy it and I would have to pay for it at customs. ''
'' Yes, but you don't have a dress, have you?'', asked Lucy.
'' I'm sure you will be beautiful with it on'', said Sue.
'' If this dress fit you perfectly, I'm ready to pay for it at customs '', said Lucy.
'' You're right, I always dreamed to have a medieval...Okay, I will try it '', said Vanessa, getting ever more convinced.
Ten minutes later , the three girls left the medieval shop with all their bags, including the one with the red dress for Vanessa.
'' What do you think about a good meal after all this shopping? '' asked Vanessa.
'' Yes, I'm hungry '', signed and said Sue
'' I would love to go with you, but remember I have an appointment with the dentist '', said Lucy.
'' It will be just Vanessa and me then...and Levi '', said Sue with a look at Levi who didn't wanted to be left out.
'' See you later, girls '', said Lucy before she left.
After they had eaten, Sue and Vanessa were walking in the mall, talking about many things when Sue said:
'' You know, we are very similar. ''
'' In what way? ''
'' We speak almost everyday in a language which is not familiar to us. We have to work very hard to keep up with every conversation. ''
'' Yes, you're right. If you couldn't read lips or I couldn't speak English we wouldn't be able to communicate. ''
'' When two people want to communicate, I'm sure they'll find a way. ''
'' Talking about two people who want to communicate, what will you say if one day Jack asks you out? ''
'' Why would he do that? ''
'' Because he likes you and he wants to be with you...and don't start with this 'no dating policy' I know it exists, but the only way you would know if Jack is the guy for you begins with seeing him to be more than a coworker and a good friend. ''
'' I know you're right, but I will never have the courage to ask him out and I don't even know if he wants to same thing. ''
'' And if I tell you that I already talked to Jack and he's ready to go on a date with you and me and Lucy had planned this for tonight? ''
'' That's why you two had made buy me so many clothes. ''
'' We can't hide anything from you...So what do you think? ''
'' But it's Jack, the guy who works with me and he is the one wh got me into this team, I can't date him. ''
'' Yes you can because it's Jack, the guy who looks at you with his beautiful eyes like you are the only reason he has to get up in the morning. ''
'' Don't you think you go a little too far? ''
'' Maybe, but you can't deny that he was and will always be there for you, no matter what. And that he has that look when he looks at you which reveals his true feelings for you... So you want to go tonight? ''
'' Yes, I will go on a date with Jack. ''
'' Oh I love to hear those words coming from you '', said and signed Lucy as she was coming towards them.
'' Lucy, what are you doing here? Weren't you supposed to be with the dentist '', asked Sue.
'' Yes,that's right, but I didn't tell you what time the appointment was and I wanted to be there when you would have said say yes for this date. ''
'' And how come you two were so sure I was going to agree? ''
'' I had tried so many times that I was desperate and if maybe it was another person who told you this, you would agree and stop thinking that it's just me and Tara who want you and Jack to be together '', explained Lucy. '' And Levi too'', added Lucy when she heard Levi barking in agreement.
'' So we have to get you ready for tonight. ''
'' And just what am I getting into?'', said Sue when she realized the girls had planned everything, even her clothes.
It was a beautiful Sunday morning for the special agent Jack Hudson. Last night, he finally had his first date with Sue Thomas, the woman he had liked since a long time. This first date went perfectly well. They even had a good night kiss. Everything was perfect!! He also had another date with her, today. But before this second date, they had to go to the train station with Lucy and Tara because his protégé, Vanessa, was leaving today and they had a surprise for her. After Jack had take care of his part of the surprise, it was the time to go.
Sue couldn't imagine that her first real date with the Jack Husdon had been that perfect. And that kiss...WOW...this was the moment of the night. She didn't have enough words and phrases to describe it. And today, they would be together again. Sue knew that her happiness was due to Lucy and Vanessa and she was happy that they had planned this for Jack and her, even if they didn't had their permission. But today, it was Vanessa's tour...
Vanessa was at the train station with 4 people who, a week ago, she didn't even know. And now, when she had come to know them, she already had to go. She was sad to leave them because she had made new friends, but she knew she had to go. She should take this free time from her job to visit her family. She was also happy with what she had accomplished, here in DC. She had helped track down terrorists with the FBI, her little girl's dream and she helped Sue and Jack to become the cutest couple, even if they already were beforehand, but now it was more official and she was proud to have been part of it.
'' We have to keep in touch '', said Lucy after she hugged Vanessa.
'' Yes, I promise, I will send you e-mail if you promise to do it too '', said Vanessa.
'' We promise '', said Tara hugging her.
'' And you two'', began Vanessa pointing at Sue and Jack. '' You have to stay together and if those two girls tell me someday that you're no longer together, I will take the first plane and beat your ass, the two of you. Is that understood? ''
'' Yes miss '', they said in unison before they hugged Vanessa.
'' I promise me and Tara will get you updated about those two '', said Lucy.
'' You're better... So... I guest it's time for me to go'', said Vanessa.
'' Not before we give you something '', said Sue.
'' And what would that be? '', asked Vanessa.
''You know we can find everything at the FBI'', said Jack.
'' Yes, I know. ''
'' Even the address of one of your old friends'', said Tara.
'' Who is this old friend of mine? '', asked Vanessa even though she already knew the answer.
'' A certain mechanic named Colin Desmarais'', said Lucy.
'' No, you haven't...'', began Vanessa.
'' Yes we did '', said Sue.
'' And we want you to go see him during your vacation to talk to him, to see if there is this old fire between you two'', said Lucy.
'' Don't forget we know everything '', said Tara.
'' And if we find out you didn't go to Québec City to see him, I will personally take the first plane and beat your ass. Understood? '', said a laughing Jack.
'' You're a bad guy '', said Vanessa.
'' C'est ce pourquoi tous les filles m'adorent. '', said Jack. (4)
'' What did he say? '', asked Sue.
'' You don't want to know '', said Vanessa.
'' Tu peux lui dire '',said Jack. (5)
'' Je vais te laisser le plaisir'', said Vanessa. (6)
'' Enough French here '', said Lucy.
'' It's him you have to blame, he started '', said Vanessa.
'' We know Jack is always the one to blame'', said Sue.
'' You, Thomas, you have to remember that I invited you to go to see a movie, but if you keep going on like this, I will let you go alone '', said Jack teasing Sue.
'' A movie cost only 10$, but to see your face when I tease you, is priceless. ''
'' Talking of movies, I think you're late '', said Lucy.
'' You're right. So good bye Vanessa and have a good trip home. I
hope we will see each other again soon '', said Sue.
'' Yes, you have to teach me ASL and I have to teach you French, because there's no way only Jack and Myles can understand me. ''
'' That's a promise '', said Sue.
'' Don't forget to go to see Colin, sinon...'', said Jack.
'' Yes, I know...Thanks for everything. '', said Vanessa.
When Sue, Jack and Levi were far enough and not able to hear them, Lucy said:
'' I can't believe we did it. ''
'' After such a long time, they are finally together '', said Tara.
'' Mission accomplie!! '', said a happy Lucy.
Translation:
(1): Congratulation with your promotion.
(2): Thank you...
(3): I'm very proud of you.
(4): That's why every girl like me.
(5): You can tell her.
(6): I will leave you the pleasure.