And here is part two! Oh, and I don't own Nancy Drew, the Hardys or their friends!

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After a few minutes, Nancy leaned back in her seat. She hesitated but asked, "How has Frank been doing?"

Joe wiped his face with his napkin before he answered. He didn't think it was his place to tell her that Frank was currently single because he and Callie seemed to have had the same conversation Nancy and Ned did, but then again, maybe he didn't have to.

"Frank's been doing well. He enjoys working for the CIA and lives in McLean. It's hard to get him away from the computer unless on assignment but even then he carries one on him at all times," Joe said rolling his eyes. "However, it's handy to have him around."

"Split up the dynamic duo? Never." Nancy smiled. "Good, I'm glad to hear he's happy." Joe decided the two needed a little nudge.

"I don't know if happy is the correct word. More like resigned. He keeps busy. He's not seeing anyone at the moment but unfortunately he couldn't make lunch – something about a meeting at work with the computer group…you know those counter-intelligence guys," Joe said jokingly. He didn't miss the slight flash in Nancy's eyes at the announcement and smiled. "You two should get together for lunch another time."

"Yeah," Nancy said, "Tell him to call me if he's free."

"So, who is this Cody character? Anyone I should know about?" Joe asked, remembering the protective way Cody had been at the hospital in Italy.

Nancy smiled, thinking about her partner.

"Cody Brooks has been my partner since I joined the DIA. He always has my back and a laugh. He's a good friend. He reminds me of you actually," Nancy said. Joe grinned.

"There's only one Joe Hardy," He replied with a wink.

"That's for sure!" Nancy laughed. "I just meant that he likes to show off what a macho man he thinks he is. A real lady killer."

"Have you dated?" Joe asked. Nancy almost choked on her drink.

"No, he and I are just friends. Always have been. I know the type too well." She said with a pointed look at Joe. He shrugged.

After getting the check, the two friends stood up and headed towards the street.

"This was really great Joe, thanks for having lunch with me." Nancy said once out on the sidewalk. Joe stuck his hands in his pockets and grinned.

"Anytime a pretty woman wants to have lunch, I'm not one to turn it down!"

Before Nancy could reply, squealing tires caught their attention. Coming down the street fast was an all black SUV, heading straight for the café. Joe pushed Nancy behind him and the SUV swung around the corner.

As the SUV got closer, he saw a window down and the barrel of a gun.

"Nancy! Down!" Joe yelled.

Shots peppered out towards the café as Joe tackled Nancy to the ground. Broken glass rained down on top of them.

Joe glanced behind him towards the receding vehicle and noticed the license plates were covered in mud and unreadable. He turned back to Nancy.

"Are you okay?" He asked, leaning up to look down at her.

Nancy grimaced then smiled tightly and shook her head.

"I will be when you get off my already broken ribs, Joe."

Joe immediately rolled off of her and helped her up. Nancy shook her hair to get the glass out and Joe dusted himself off.

"Did you get any information on the car?" Nancy asked, looking back at the bullet hole ridden café. People were peeking up from under tables and behind the counter. No one appeared hurt and sirens were getting closer.

Joe shook his head. "I only got the make and model, but the license plates were covered. How many unmarked black SUVs you think there are in DC alone? Life is never boring with you around Drew. Someone is out to get you."

Nancy gave a shaky laugh.

"How do you know they weren't shooting at you?" She asked, straightening out her clothes.

"Everyone loves me," Joe replied.

Nancy reached over to Joe and gave him a big hug.

"With a Hardy back in my life, the bad buys will have a tough time reaching me. Thanks for the backup," Nancy said. Joe hugged her back.

"It's my job to protect people but you're welcome. Working with you again is going to be interesting. It's good to have you back Nan, good to have you back."