Chapter 4 --- Let The Dance Begin

"Kyle, meet me in my office." Was all she said over the phone. Obedience is second nature with him when it comes to Lou. Few people have ever earned that level of trust from him. He smiles as he walks down the hall to her office and passes unchallenged by Glades her secretary. "Lou, you wanted to see me?"

"Yes, the Director has decided that Jake and Diane aren't security risks, at least any more than usual. Diane will have to take the same rounds of tests as Jake. While she won't be an agent, she must be trained to take care of herself; that will fall to you. Jake will resume his roll as an agent with Diane as his doctor, nothing changes. Although, her frequent trips to be with Jake could be…"

"Less risky?"

"Exactly. Let's get them to a safe house while Diane's being tested."

"Why a safe house?"

"Two people are gunned down in the neighborhood park; neighbors would be suspicious if they returned too fast."

"It was fortunate that that there were only minor wounds for the other victims."

"Yes it was. Do you have a safe house in mind, or do you want one of the agencies?"

"I have a very isolated one in mind. While Diane is acclimating to her powers the solitude will be useful."

"Good. Let's get them moved before the Director changes her mind."

"Understood; the guards will be relieved."

"What concern is it of the guards?"

"Have you checked on Jake and Diane this morning?"

"Not yet, what are they doing?"

"Dancing."

"Dancing?"

"Since late last night. You know that Jake stayed by the wall looking at Diane since she was brought down from surgery?"

"Yes."

"At some point she got out of bed and moved to the wall. Ever since they've been slow dancing with the wall between them. After a few hours the guards are twitchy."

"Remarkable. Make sure the surgeon and his team have no further contact with Diane."

"Understood."

"As for the dancing… If the Director knew…"

"She will try to separate them."

"I wouldn't want to interfere with either one."

"What are the odds?"

"I don't know. Let's go now, before the Director changes her mind."

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Kyle was right, the guards were on edge and grateful to be relieved of duty. Watching how Jake and Diane danced got to her too. It was so intimate that she felt like a voyeur, yet she couldn't find fault with them. All they were doing was staring into each other's eyes and swaying. Better get them out while she could. "Ok you two," she said walking up behind Diane, "let's get out of here. Diane. Diane!" Lou shook the transfixed woman hard. When Diane turned to look at Lou the fire in her eyes caused Lou to step back.

"Nanite vision is so cool."

"Get dressed; Kyle is taking you to a safe house."

"Why a safe house?"

"38 hours ago you and Jake were shot in public. You can't be seen healed yet. Besides, the Director wants you watched. We can do it or her people can. Your choice."

"You. Definitely. No question."

"Good." Indicating a bag she had dropped by the bed, "Fran and Kyle picked up clothes from your place. We'll bring you back first thing tomorrow morning. You get to go through the same tests you've been giving Jake."

"Oh fun." Diane winces. "The findings will be interesting," she accedes. "Will I be an agent now?"

"No, but you will be trained to defend yourself. Kyle will start your program after your evaluation. You will be training with Jake."

Diane frowned, "That makes sense, not many of us nanite enhanced individuals around."

"For now lets keep it that way."

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