Author's Note: Hey guys! I know I promised this by yesterday but things were a little nuts with my internet! So here it is, there's a little Zammie, and kind of a recap of the mission. In about two chapters I promise things will get really serious! Read and Review! Also check out my new story: Live Like We're Spying, its about Macey… okay so Chapter seven here we go!
When I woke up the next morning we were in what I assumed was the CIA facility in Delaware. "Darn it" I thought, I really wanted to see the entrance. We were all in a room with some bunk beds in it. I rolled over but hit something, Zach of course, although I must admit I loved the feeling of waking up in his arms, how had I not noticed those before. However I couldn't let the feeling last long, because then I remembered I was still kind of mad at him, while everyone else was asleep I decided it might be a good time to do some sleuthing in the facility.
From what I had researched this particular data base was exactly what I was looking for, it contained all of the ultra exclusive files for CIA agents, the one's too secret to even be considered posted online, the one's so important they had to create a special data base just to hold them. Why they even considered letting us in I had no idea, especially because of Zach's affiliation with the CoC. But I decided to not take anything for granted and I intended to find any files on my father, on Mr. Solomon, and on Ms. Goode.
As I reached for the door to leave, bars slid down on it, and sirens started buzzing. I guess looking for those files would be too good to be true. Within minutes everyone was awake and glaring at me for disrupting their good night's sleep. After everyone was awake and moaning a guard came in. He was wearing official CIA garb, and leaned against the wall and smiled. "About time you little Gallagher fugitives awoke." He said.
Looking directly at me he said, "For those of you who were carried in last night I'm agent Rupert Scramden, head of the Delaware facility. I'll take you folks to the cafeteria in a minute for some breakfast, and then I understand you have a mission to discuss. If your mission seems important enough we will also be able to set you up with some funding." He said and nodded, then looked at Macey before leaving, "you know young lady, eggs are excellent to cure hangovers." Macey nodded before grabbing her head and lying back down. "I'll be back in about twenty minutes, feel free to change into any clothes in the closet back there" and with that agent Scramden turned around, scanned his id badge and left.
"Mom, you didn't have to carry me in last night" I said, feeling bad that she had to lift 120 pounds at what was probably midnight.
"I didn't carry you last night sweetie, I was all for waking you up so you could see the entrance to the facility." My mom said.
"Then who carried me in?" I asked.
"Guilty" Zach said with a smirk. "You were knocked out cold last night Gallagher Girl, I couldn't stand to wake you up, and you had a hard day yesterday."
I didn't know if I was mad at Zach or not. He should have known I would want to see how to enter and exit the facility, but it was thoughtful of him to carry me all the way to our room. Although, all of his sweetness was nice, I couldn't forgive him for acting so jealous without cause. If he truly loved me like he said last night, he would tell me to my face and not beat around the bush. I wanted our relationship official before anything else happened, if I even wanted anything else to happen. If Zach and I were actually in love, the mission would have so many more complications that I didn't think I was ready for.
After everyone was stirring, except Macey, but after who knows how many drinks last night she could probably wait to get briefed for the mission, we all went to the closet to get dressed because after so much running around and driving last night we were all starting to smell a little funky.
I chose a comfortable pair of sweat pants with an off the shoulder top while Zach settled on some other sweatpants and a shirt that hugged his muscles really nicely. While others got dressed I tried to wrap my head around the mission so I could hold my own when I presented to my mom, Bex, Grant, Jonas, Liz and Agent Scramden. In about twenty minutes we were all ready to go to breakfast. Within seconds of all of us being ready to go Agent Scramden came into the room carrying guest passes for all of us, then he lead us down to the cafeteria.
I don't know how many of you have actually eaten at a spy facility, but the food there is really good. It's all cooked by retired embassy chefs or white house chefs and it's absolutely amazing. However this morning I wasn't particularly hungry and settled on a banana chocolate chip muffin and a cappuccino. While next to me Grant ate about one of everything offered in the cafeteria.
When everyone was done eating and Aunt Abby brought a plate of food for Macey, we went to a small room with a table and chairs. Zach pulled out Solomon's journal and began speaking.
"Ladies, gentlemen, and Grant," he continued "Cameron Ann Morgan and I have been assigned a mission by Joe Solomon. For this mission Cammie and I will go undercover as new Circle of Cavan recruits in order to infiltrate it."
"Wait then why are we here?" Jonas questioned.
"That's the interesting part my friends" Zach countered. "I have also procured id's for Rebecca…" Zach was cut off.
"Woah, you did not just call me Rebecca" Bex said lunging toward Zach, but luckily my mother stopped her.
"Not now Bex, maybe once he's finished, but not now." My mother said easing Bex back into her chair.
"As I was saying, Bex and Grant can come too, it might be nice to have some friends on the inside, and as for Liz and Jonas, we were hoping you guys could set up headquarters from within the academy. Ms. Morgan, before your mind spins completely out of control I want to tell you that with the best back up and the best headquarters staff nothing can go wrong, not to mention we can update you on absolutely everything every two weeks." As Zach finished he looked at my mother nervously. I hadn't considered it until now, but I think Zach is so obsessed with doing well on this mission to make up for what he did to Solomon. I know Zach saved his life, but he also altered it forever. If Zach could help bring down the Circle, I think Joe would be so proud of him, and Zach might have closure. I never realized how emotionally attached everyone would be to this case. I wanted it so I could go back to my normal life, and discover the secret of my father's disappearance. My mother would also have closure if we knew what happened to my father. Joe would be free from the Circle and the CIA may give him another chance at a new life. Bex, Liz, Macey, Grant and Jonas would be constantly worrying about us. Just because Zach and I were risking lives meant that everyone else was risking their emotions and mental state of well being too.
After a long pause my mother answered, "Zach I want you to take good care of her, and Cammie, always stay near Zach, Grant and Bex. Good luck you two."
"Really? That was too easy." I said my mouth dropping to the floor in disbelief.
"Cammie, I know this is what you have to do, for you, for Mr. Solomon and for your dad. I wish you would wait but I see the urgency and I trust you to be able to pull out if things get over your head." My mom said.
"Mom, thanks for trusting me so much." I said with tears in my eyes.
"This mission seems quite important Miss. Morgan, I believe that we hear at the facility can spot you about 20,000 dollars for your mission." Agent Scramden said. "And by the way, good luck." He said winking at us, and I saw him hand Zach some files, and reminded myself to ask him about them later.
As we were all heading back to the room we were staying in to plan our next move my mom's cell phone rang, "Hello?" my mother answered.
"Rachael, its Patricia" I heard Professor Buckingham say. "Please come back to the academy immediately." Before Professor Buckingham could even answer my mother snapped her phone shut. We quickly thanked Agent Scramden for his hospitality and said we had to leave immediately. He ushered us to the exit and we walked outside toward Liz's van. Although my mind was rushing with what had happened at the Academy, I took time to notice where the facility was, it was underneath a baseball stadium in Wilmington. A good hiding place I supposed, although I never would have looked there, who knew Delaware even had a baseball team?
"You got the call too?" Aunt Abby said, carrying Macey and our bags in her arms. We waved to Agent Scramden and drove off toward the Academy.