Sorry it took me so long to update. Here's the new chapter, enjoy.
Chapter 6: I'm sure you understand
Tony and Jack walked in total silence, neither wanted to say a word. Tony contemplated saying some thing several times but decided against it. He wanted to comfort Jack but didn't find the words.
Jack stopped walking and turned to Tony who waited for him to speak but Jack just stared at him: "Jack, spit it out", Jack fished a paper out of his pocket and handed it to Tony. Tony unfolded the paper then closed his eyes in despair when he realized what it was. He expected Jack to do that but it still hurt.
Tony looked at Jack with a sad expression but Jack avoided his eyes: "could you send me my things? I don't want to set a foot in this place again", Tony didn't try to talk him out of it, his world crashed around him because of this job. Tony knew were he in Jack's shoes, he would have done the exact same thing.
Jack gently whispered: "we have to go back", Tony took a deep breath trying to calm down. His heart was pounding violently in his chest. He was losing control again but he was determined not to.
When they returned, Tony saw Kim standing with a middle aged woman with long black hair. Jack followed his gaze: "Teri's sister Carol". Tony could tell something was wrong between Jack and Kim but it wasn't the time to ask.
Bob and Milo joined them minutes later and the three of them surrounded Jack when the funeral began. Kim started sobbing and Jack clenched his fist so hard that it started bleeding.
Tony felt helpless for the millionth time. He was looking back and forth between Jack and Kim unable to do anything. When the coffin was being lowered in the ground, Kim gasped and held to her aunt while Jack's tears fell in silence. Tony just repeated what he did at CTU; he turned Jack around to spare him the pain.
Tony left Jack with Bob and Milo when the funeral ended and went to Kim to offer his condolences .She was standing with her aunt: "Kim", she turned around and he felt his hatred towards Nina reach new levels. Kim was just a child and Nina ripped her innocence apart. He embraced her: "I'm so sorry, If there is anything I can do for you, just let me know" she nodded so he gave her hand a gentle squeeze then turned to return to Jack but Chappelle stopped him: "Almeida, we need to talk"
Tony scratched his face with irritation: "can it wait? I have to go back to Jack", Chappelle didn't seem to care: "No, both me and Mr. Hammond need to talk to you now"
Tony followed him to Brad and Mason joined them. Tony narrowed his eyes in confusion, he didn't know what they wanted but the look on Mason's face told him it wasn't good.
Tony opened his mouth to speak but Hammond was faster: "you are suspended", Tony's head snapped back and he asked in disbelief: "I'm what?"
"Suspended. Your girlfriend is a mole and we have to make sure you weren't helping her" Hammond stated coldly.
Tony stared at him wide eyed. He should have expected that but he hasn't. He knew they had nothing against him but that didn't make it any easier. The fact that his name would be related to Nina's hit him like a ton of bricks.
Mason noticed the change in his face; "Tony, we have no reason to think you are a mole", Hammond cut him off: "and we have no reason to think he isn't"
Mason threw him a look full of hatred: "As I was saying, we don't think you knew about Nina but we have no choice. I'm sure you understand"
Tony was too tired to argue about anything. There wasn't actually anything he could argue about, he knew they were right so he just handed the paper Jack gave him to Mason.
Mason raised his brow questionally: "it's Jack's resignation. He wanted me to send him his belongings". The three men exchanged glances then Chappelle replied: "we'll investigate with you tomorrow at CTU. You can pick it up then". Tony stared at him blankly then left without a word.
Jack took one look at Tony's face when he returned and muttered: "typical". Tony just shrugged, he was beyond the point of caring. He kept receiving a shock after another and felt worn out. He just wanted to be left in peace.
Kim passed by them but didn't stop and Jack looked hurt. Tony knew it was now or never: "what's going on with Kim?" Jack bit his lip: "she refused to talk to me. I guess I deserve that, I let her mother die after all"
"WHAT?" Tony exclaimed: "you didn't let Teri die. It's not your fault. Just give her some time. She'll come around". Jack ran his hand through his hair. He lost his wife and didn't want to lose his daughter too. He needed her: "I hope so Tony. I hope so"
Michelle was making remarkable progress; she had finished most of her work already. She leaned back in her chair trying to ease her headache. Her phone rand moments later and she answered in frustration then her face broke into a smile when she heard her brother's voice: "hey samy. How are you?"
"I don't know how to tell you this Michelle…….Danny tried to commit suicide" Sam's voice sounded scared and Michelle's heart fell down. She barely said: "where is he?" Sam answered: "Cedars"
Michelle motioned to Tedd to come: "ok, I'm on my way". She stood up and started searching for her keys as Tedd asked: "what's wrong?" She said her voice heavy with emotion: "I have to get out of here"
She didn't notice Carrie who stood with her hands on her hips: "and why is that?" Michelle sighed in anger. Carrie was the last person she wanted to talk to now: "I don't have time for that"
"I don't care. You are staying here, you have work to do" Carrie reminded her and Michelle wanted to kill her: "my brother is in the hospital"
Carrie looked taken back for a second then replied: "well, I'm sorry but you can't leave. We can't afford to lose an employee". Tedd stared at her in disgust: "I'll cover for her and do whatever she was supposed to do" Michelle threw him a grateful look and rushed to her car without giving Carrie the chance to speak.
The drive to the hospital was a blur to Michelle. She kept drying her eyes and trying to concentrate on the road. She was recalling what happened in the last few months and before she knew it, she arrived at the hospital.
Michelle rushed to the waiting area where she found her parents, her brother Sam and her sister Catherine. Michelle's eyes asked many questions and her father answered them: "He's still in the O.R.Sam went to check up on him and found him bleeding from a split wrist"
Michelle gasped and her eyes welled up with tears. Sam put his arms around her: "it's ok. The doctors said we found him in time"
Michelle nodded and let her body fall on a chair. All that was her fault, she shouldn't have introduced Danny to Carrie. Her brother's life was a mess because of her and now he was fighting for his life. She remembered Carrie's reaction when she knew about Danny, she didn't care at all.
Her thoughts were interrupted by a doctor. Michelle sighed in relief when he assured them Danny was going to be ok. She closed her eyes in agony when she entered his room, his face was pale and he was connected to several machines.
Michelle kissed his forehead and made herself a promise; she decided to do every thing in her power to help Danny. She wasn't going to let Carrie poison her brother's life anymore and who knows, maybe she could convince Lisa to forgive Danny and return to him.