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CHAPTER 4

Tony and Michelle ate a breakfast that Tony happily prepared. When they were finished Michelle said "Let's get dressed. I have some of your clothes that you can wear."

"Really?" he asked

"Yeah they were in the wash when you left" she said sadly as they walked into the bedroom. She opened a drawer and pulled out a pair of jeans and a navy blue sweater along with socks, boxers and a white T-shirt. "Here you go! It's a good thing I was behind on laundry! I have like 3 outfits for you!" she smiled

"Thanks" he said appreciatively

They got dressed and got in Michelle's car. Tony drove. "You know I really like this car but I hate riding in it. Too many sad memories." she said looking around the car.

"I'll get you a new one" Tony said "We can trade in mine and this one and we can get you a real nice one."

"Then I want to buy you a car, with our money." She told him but before he could respond his phone rang.

"Almeida" he announced

"Since when do you answer like that!? Well at least I didn't get that psychopathic ex-basket case of yours! When are you coming home anyway?" she said ending off.

"Don't hold your breath!" he hung up furiously

He turned to Michelle whose cheeks were blown up as she held her breath. He stopped at the light and pulled her in for a passionate kiss and she blew all the air into his face. They both laughed at this and then she pulled him and gave him a real kiss. They weren't planning to stop, but the person behind them beeped their horn startling them both. Tony started driving as Michelle guiltily muttered "Busted" they both couldn't help but giggle.

They arrived at CTU about 10 minutes later Michelle showed her card and they were in. Once they parked and got inside they both went down to holding where there were rooms available so Michelle went into holding 1 to be debriefed by a Division representative. She got a friend of hers Hannah Derum. She greeted her friend and they begun the debrief.

Tony didn't have such good luck. After waiting 10 minutes Carrie Turner walked in. "Hello Tony. Long time no see huh? So anyway how's…." Tony pushed the recorder on and Carrie immediately stopped.

"I got a call from Jack at approximately 1:50…"Tony basically debriefed himself after that.

When Michelle was done she walked out and went to holding 2 to see Tony and to her surprise and disgust Carrie.

She looked at her watch 1:57 'I need to go my meeting' she thought. So she walked to the situation room where Greg was sitting "Ahh hello Michelle!" he greeted her.

"Good Morning Sir" she replied politely as they sat down.

"Well I am so sorry I have to make this short because I have another meeting, but I just wanted to say you did a phenomenal job yesterday, you and Bill Buchannan both. I am not sure if you aware, but the director of CTU, Erin Driscoll, her daughter committed suicide in this building yesterday." He said

Michelle looked horrified "Oh my god" she said shocked she had known something happened, but not the details.

"Yeah. Well the details are not important the reality is that Erin Driscol has resigned her position at CTU, and I have decided to offer the position to you since you not only have much experience here as second in command and some as director not to mention the excellent job you did yesterday." He finished

She was flattered he was not one to give compliments "Uh thank you sir but I am afraid I have to decline. I…" she stopped as he said

"Excuse me one minute Michelle this man has been standing here for a few minutes." He re-directed his attention to Tony "May I help you?"

"Uh no I uh…."Tony couldn't think of what to say

"Sir this is Tony Almeida" she said

"Oh hello" he said uncomfortably

"I'll just be outside" he said to Michelle

She nodded. And Greg said "As you were saying"

"I'm flattered sir but I am afraid I will have to decline" Michelle said "In fact this is probably a good time to let you know I am also resigning my position at division as Associate Special Agent in charge as well. I offer 2 weeks notice"

"Oh, may I ask why" he said

"Tony. I think we are finally ready to settle down and this job is just too much. This job is the only reason we were ever divorced. The other day I collapsed in the parking lot. I love to serve my country, but I am sorry this is too much." Michelle said regretting maybe letting a little too much slip.

"I understand," He said standing up "You are a hard worker Michelle and one hell of an agent. Good luck in the future. The two weeks is not necessary just one days will be fine. You may take your last day tomorrow." He said with a smile.

"Thank you sir," she said leaving the room with him and he walked off. She walked over to Tony and said "Hey ready to go?"

"Definitely" he said. As they walked out Michelle grabbed his hands and they left CTU ready to start again.