Decided to go ahead and write another chapter today…I think you guys may like this one. The plot thickens a little more because the conspiracy is a little deeper than they all realize…

Chapter 44: Susan B. Anthony

Early the next morning the woman from the day before called Lincoln and set up a meeting in an outdoors restaurant in Panama City.

Lincoln and Jack soon saw the woman sitting at an empty table. She glanced up at them as they approached and smiled.

"Hello, Lincoln," she said as she glanced over at Jack, a sparkle of interest igniting in her eyes, "I see you've brought your new friend again."

"What do you want?" snapped Jack as she sat down in one of the chairs.

She was still unnerved by this strange woman's sudden fascination with her. It honestly scared her, but she did not know why.

"Okay," said the woman, softly, "I know how you two must feel…"

"Don't act like you know anything about us!" hissed Jack, furiously, "Just tell us what you want us to do and we'll do it."

"Honey," said the woman, sweetly, "We both know that they only reason you're here is for your handsome boyfriend, Alex. Don't try and play hero. If Mr. Mahone was a free man, you and I would not be having this conversation right now."

"Shows what you know," said Jack, bristling, "I'm trying to make things right…after all I've done, it's really the least I can do."

"Aww, how cute," crooned the woman with a smile, "Yet it's sad too. You did such a great job when you were working for us."

The woman's smile widened as she saw the startled look cross Jack's face.

"Yes, that's right. I've kept my eye on you for quite some time now. You were an amazing asset to The Company. You took care of one of the cons, the brothers' daddy…"

A dangerous glint flitted through Jack's eyes.

"Enough!" snapped Lincoln, growing irritated, "Let's get this little powwow over with, shall we?"

Jack continued to glare at the woman, but she only gazed back at Jack with amusement dancing in her eyes…and something else…

Finally, the woman turned her attention to Lincoln.

"Fine, we will be meeting everyday and you are to give me a progress report each time. You are to refer to me as Susan B. Anthony and when I call, you answer. Don't ask stupid questions. You, Michael, and Jack need to arrange a plan and execute it within the week. Is that all clear?"

"Fine," replied Lincoln, "But I want a picture of Sara and L.J. and there is no way that we can do this in a week."

"Find a way."

Lincoln leaned in closer to Susan and glared at her furiously.

"If anything happens to Sara or L.J., we're coming after your family…not you."

Susan suddenly got a very amused look on her face and glanced over at Jack as she stood to leave.

"That's an emptier threat than you realize…"

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