Hi everyone! I'm sorry it took so long! I had to focus on my final but it's over and I'm graduating next week. Yay! So back to writing!

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Cody entered Nancy's room the same time Nancy and Frank came in from the balcony. He narrowed his eyes when he saw a Cleopatra doll in Nancy's hand and Frank's smirk. Nancy blushed when she caught Cody's stare and sat at the little table.

"Where's Eddie?" Nancy asked, setting the Cleopatra doll on her lap.

"Right here," Came Eddie's voice behind Cody. He walked into the room rubbing a towel over his still damp hair. "Sorry, not used to the time change."

"You get used to it." Joe laughed. Eddie grinned.

"Let's get started so we can call it a night," Cody said, sitting across from Nancy.

"You mean we're going back to bed?" Eddie asked, throwing his towel back through their door into their room.

"We rendezvous with the teams at 0600 – unless you'd like to stay behind and sleep in," Cody said looking over his shoulder. Eddie shook his head.

"0600 it is."

Cody smirked and turned back around. He opened a set of blueprints to the warehouse in question.

"There are six main entry points," Cody started, point to each. All were located on the ground level and heavily guarded. "There are three entry points that are less guarded and on they are on the roof. Problem there is, have to get past the guards to get to the roof. Since the CIA has more men and the help of the FBI," Cody smirked, looking up at Frank "You guys are in charge of the ground level. DIA is going in through these points here." He pointed to roof.

Frank didn't bite. He knew Cody was just trying to get him to react. However, Joe did.

"What do you mean by help?" Joe said, temper rising. He really didn't like this guy.

Cody focused on Joe and sized him up.

"Listen kid," Cody said, causing Joe to bristle even more. "Everyone knows the CIA and FBI are always hand-in-hand, can't take care of themselves, back-up each other – whatever. Doesn't surprise me that they were called in this time."

"I don't like what you're implying Brooks," Joe said, taking a step forward. Cody didn't even flinch.

"Tough." Cody said, standing straight and fully facing Joe. Joe's hands clenched and was about to reply when Nancy stepped in between them.

"Enough! Cody – Joe…back off. We're here to catch Saffron, not bite each other's heads off. Joe, we all know the CIA works better on its own –"

"Sure, take the Hardy side. Some partner." Cody mumbled. Nancy whirled on him.

"Your room – now!"

Frank started to step forward but Nancy held up her hand and he stopped. Cody didn't move. He just watched Nancy.

"Cody," She said, eyes flashing. "I said now."

Cody motioned her hand for her to go first. She walked into the adjoining room, shaking she was so mad. Cody followed her and sent a wink over his shoulder to Frank before stepping through the door.

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"Asshole," Joe muttered as he leaned over the blueprints. Eddie slapped him on the back.

"Don't worry about it. He was just blowing out steam. Tense about tomorrow."

Joe wasn't sure why Eddie was trying to be all chummy but decided to take advantage of the opportunity to find out more about him.

"So, Eddie, why did you pick the DIA?" Joe asked. Frank looked up from the blueprints to focus on Eddie as well.

"You could say it's in the blood," Eddie said, smiling without humor. "My grandfather helped get it started, father was a pro and I'm just trying to live up to the standards."

Joe nodded. The story ran along what Nancy had told him earlier.

"How long have you been with the DIA?" Frank asked.

"Why?" Eddie asked, looking at him suspiciously.

Frank shrugged.

"Just curious. If your family is so prestigious, why is this your first assignment?"

Eddie's eyes narrowed then he relaxed and laughed.

"No matter how famous your father is, you still have to work your way up the ranks."

"Nancy says you're quite the lady killer at the office." Joe said, changing the direction of conversation.

"Ha – that's a funny joke. No, she likes the tall, dark and handsome sort." Eddie said, sending a pointed look at Frank.

"Not necessarily. She and Frank just go way back." Joe said, ignoring the glare from Frank.

"High school sweethearts?"

"They were sweet on each other in high school but each had a significant other. Isn't that right Frank? Nancy had Ned – the tall, blond athletic type – and Frank had Callie. Didn't stop them sometimes, apparently."

"That's enough, Joe." Frank warned.

"Wait – how do you guys know Nancy then?"

Before either Hardy to answer, the door to the connecting rooms swung open. Cody and Nancy came back in, both red in the face, and Nancy headed right for the blueprints. A look towards Frank told him not to say anything at the moment. Joe must have missed the look.

"So, still alive?" He said, looking between the pair. He glared at Cody and Cody glared back.

"Shut up Joe." Nancy said. Joe's eyes widened.

"CIA and FBI, working together, are going in here. You two decide between your teams who goes where. We have the roof covered. Once Saffron is spotted, the signal will be given for the go. We take him alive. If possible. His entire cartel is going down tomorrow night. Now, if there is nothing else, I will see you all at 0600."

With that, Nancy walked out to the balcony and slammed the door. All four men exchanged glances and grabbed their stuff.

"Joe, I'll be there in a minute." Frank said, heading towards the balcony. His brother shrugged and walked out. Cody and Eddie exchanged a glance and headed to their own room.

"It has to be tomorrow morning."

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Nancy once again found herself out on the balcony. The warm night breeze blew through her hair as she took a deep breath to calm herself. She hated arguing and it seemed like she had been doing a lot of it lately. Her mind drifted back to her argument with Cody.

Mind isn't on the case…taking sides…distractions…dangerous.

It wasn't all true. Nancy's mind was very much on the case. The man that had tried to kill her was a few miles away plotting and conniving the way evil men do. Nancy slapped a hand on the rail.

Not anymore! She thought. We are going to stop him.

Suddenly Nancy knew she wasn't alone. She sensed the moment Frank stood behind her. He hadn't made a sound but she knew it was him. Ever since she saw him standing over her, dressed in black on the dingy and again in the conference room back in McLean, she had been very aware of him. His strength, his sensibility and his subtle sexiness hadn't been lost on her. She knew she'd been gone the moment she saw him again.

He was going to be in danger tomorrow. A little voice in Nancy's head said. Nancy clenched her fists. She knew he was a skilled agent and was very good at what he did but the thought still put a knot in her stomach. She didn't want to lose him when they had just found each other again.

"Are you okay?" Frank's low voice said from behind her. Nancy squeezed her eyes shut and took a deep breath before turning around.

"Yes and no." She answered.

Frank stood just in front of her but didn't touch her. He wanted to wrap her up in his arms and hide her from anything that could hurt her. But he knew he couldn't. They had a job to do.

"Tell me why not." Frank said.

"You're going to be in danger tomorrow. We all are. I don't want anyone hurt on my behalf. This assignment is much more personal than any assignment or case I've ever been on. I don't want that to affect my judgment. However, I'm not going to pull myself out of the raid tomorrow. I need to be there when he's taken down. It's selfish but I need it."

"You're one of the best the DIA has. They need you there as much as you want to be there. We are going to take him out and we are going to do it without anyone getting hurt. Every man on these teams is ready and they know the dangers. Saffron isn't going to hurt anyone after tomorrow."

Nancy nodded.

"Listen," Frank said. "When we get back to the states, the two of us will take a few days off and go on a few real dates. We'll get to know each other again and pretend we're normal."

Nancy laughed.

"Normal? Frank, we've never been normal. From our father's careers to teenage detective to government agents," She said. Then her eyes went wide, "Real dates? Like to the movies and museums and theater?"

"The fiery Nancy Drew going to boring museums and theater? That I've got to see!" Frank laughed. Nancy slapped him on the arm.

"Museums and theater is not boring. I happen to hear Wicked is amazing. You only wish you could sing like that!"

"I can sing like that," Frank said with indignation, "in the shower."

Nancy threw her arms around Frank's neck and hugged him tightly. She hoped she hadn't been given a second chance only for it to be taken away again.

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The next morning, Cody had Eddie head out early so Cody could talk to Frank. If there was any trouble, Eddie would come in with a small team to take Frank into custody. Perhaps Joe would get into a rumble as well and they could take him in as a bonus. Maybe he was in on it anyway.

Cody hated dirty government agents. They tried spoiling everything a government agent stood for and put lives in danger. Cody headed towards the Hardys' room and knocked. The door opened and there stood Joe.

"What do you want Brooks?" Joe asked. Frank appeared behind his brother. Both were dressed in the black CIA clothes. Cody noticed two vests laid out on the bed, waiting to be equipped and put on.

"I need to talk to Frank," Cody answered deadpan.

"Then talk," Joe said, leaning against the doorway. Cody wanted to roll his eyes but he remained stoic.

"Alone, Hardy," He said, "And not in the hallway."

"Joe, run down and get us some coffee." Frank said. Joe looked over his shoulder at his brother then back at Cody. He straightened and walked out into the hall.

"Fine, but no beating up on each other until I get back!"

Frank did roll his eyes and Cody couldn't help but grin a little.

"Perceptive," Cody said, turning back to Frank. Frank just shrugged and moved aside so Cody could enter the room.

"What do you want Cody?" Frank said as he began to load his vest with equipment.

"You've been found out Frank," Cody said, crossing his arms and facing Frank. Frank sighed.

"I don't need permission from Nancy's partner to ask to date her." Frank said. Cody shook his head.

"You're an idiot if you think that's why I'm here. I don't have to worry about that because I know your true employer," Cody replied. Frank stopped what he was doing and looked at Cody carefully.

"What are you talking about?" Frank said, watching Cody's every move.

"I know you don't really work for the CIA."

How does Cody know about the Network? Have we been set up? Frank's mind was racing. Outwardly he scoffed and turned back to his vest.

"You are obviously off your rocker Brooks," Frank said. You're the one in trouble if you know about the Network.

"We've caught you and you're going to a federal jail for treason against the United States."

This time it was Frank turned to stare. He snapped back to attention and stepped right up into Cody's face.

"You better have a damn good explanation Brooks," Frank said, stressing each word carefully and coldly. But Cody didn't back down. He was used to intimidation.

"The only reason my team isn't here to arrest you right now is because I want to know a few things. I want to know how you knew about Nancy's involvement, how you got into Saffron's employment and of course, why."

"Are you telling me you think I'm the snitch who sold out Nancy?" Frank said, his eyes widening.

"I don't think it Hardy, I know it," Cody said, his temper rising now that he had voiced the accusation. Just hearing it made him angry.

"That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard!" Frank said, "You're mistaken."

"Saffron was told of Nancy's involvement in his company by you!" Cody shouted, taking a step closer to Frank. Frank clenched his fists.

"I didn't even know she was a government agent until after we were off the boat!"

"Bullshit! All of the information on Nancy was faxed from your office to his yacht!"

"I wasn't even in McLean when that message was sent! I was on the goddamn boat!"

Cody blinked. He had been so blinded by the fact that he finally had gotten a clue that he hadn't followed up on it. Very unprofessional and not like him. He turned away from Frank to pace.

Frank took a few deep breaths to calm himself down. He felt like slugging the guy but told himself to relax. Then something in his brain clicked on.

"Wait. Who told you it came from my office?"

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The door to Nancy's room was open. She had been getting some help from a few team members in loading some stuff into the vans and turned the deadbolt lock with the door open so it couldn't close all the way. She was in her room looking through one last box when there was a knock on the door frame.

"Agent Drew?"

Nancy stood up from the box, brushed her hands off and turned to see Eddie standing at the door.

"Oh, hi Eddie. What can I-" She stopped as she saw his hand come from behind his back. In it was a gun, complete with silencer.

"I think you should come with me Agent Drew," Eddie said calmly.

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I had to throw Wicked in there. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it! Thank you for sticking around – I really appreciate it. I hope you enjoyed the chapter!