Apologies for the late update, hope you all enjoy this is the longest one yet, it will be a while before I am able to update again so I thought I would make it count. Hope you enjoy.

Back at the Dinner Party

"So Mercy just decided to kidnap YOUR boyfriend without so much as a word, and run off to some undisclosed location doing unfortold things. Humm..If I were Tina, I would not stand for it. What will people think, what will they say.?" Blaine addressed her mockingly as he took another bite of his garden salad eyes boring into Tina's facial features.

"Oh yes, that has gotten to be a bit frustrating. I mean you were suppose to be here for appearance sake as his arm candy, but he just tossed you aside like last years Prada as soon as Mercy needed him.

That has GOT to be embarrassing. You must be livid." Kurt prodded tauntingly at Tina, shooting Brittany a quick sly wink.

Tina was enjoying her salad when Quin had announced to everyone that Sam and Mercy had to leave on business. To say she was upset would be an understatement, this evening had gone from Suckfest Ln to Craptastrophy Ave in less than two hours. To top it all off, Klaine was sitting here making snide remarks about the situation for all to hear.

"Thank you for that astute observation but, I am just fine, I was well aware of the situation. It's good PR for the SimplEXity." Tina managed to grit out thru here teeth, taking a sip from her wine glass.

For those who didn't know her well, they would take what she said at face value. However, those that knew her, knew it was only a matter of saying or doing the wrong thing and she would go off like a guise.

Tina's leg was shaking almost uncontrollably under the table to stay her anger as she attempted to remain calm and make it thru the rest of the evening.

Brittany leaned back looking around Sebastian's head to Mike, and discretely gave him a signal right as the wait staff came out to remove the plates from the 1st course.

"Hey, you ok? If you want we can leave before dessert, you think would make things better?" Mike questioned her as he placed his arm on the back of her chair and snaked one of the strings of her dress thru the back of the chair, affectionately brushing her hair to the side.

"I'm FINE, stop asking me, (throat clearing, calming breath) Michael, I am fine, thank you." She plastered on a fake smile after she reigned in her attitude, but the fire in her eyes spoke volumes and Mike had the sense to shrink back and sipped on his water.

One of the server collected her plate and "accidentally" snagged the string to her dress causing it to pull the tie loose as they walked off.

A different server refilling Mikes glass "accidentally" tipped it over on the table in-between the two. They both jumped up to avoid the water spillage and that is when the final straw landed.

It was as if the entire room stopped and everything went into slo mo. Tina stood there red as a fire engine, holding her chest and the dress up from further humiliation and to prevent exposing herself to the rest of the guest. Mike stood there wide eyed and slack jawed attempting to drape his jacket over Tina to shield her. (he was not informed she was bra-less, or else this plan would not have commenced on his watch)

"That's IT! this is the last FUCKIN STRAW, no, NO! Mike don't touch me, MOVE don't fuckin touch me! I have had it! This has been the night from hell and the ONLY reason I am even here is for Sam's ass and he ups and fuckin LEAVES me here. I have been insulted, damn near drowned, abandoned and now I am giving a free peep show. Unless these rich bastards plan on making it rain I am OUT of here!" She yelled as she gave Mike a pointed look to grab her purse and stormed out.

"This is some Bullshit, Pissed me off to the HIGHEST level of pisstivity.. MOVE!" Tina ranted as she stormed out of the dinning room covered in Mikes jacket with a apologetic Mike running after her with her belongings, as she pushed past the staff to exit the dining room.

"Well now...(throat clearing) where is that 2nd course.. " Mary Evans spoke up with a brilliant smile, looking around for movement on the 2nd course as if nothing had happened. She patted her confused husbands hand and shot a wink at her daughters before she signaled the the staff to serve the next course.

"What was that all about?" Rachel questioned as she sat in the chair reserved for Mercy beside Matt.

"Hell if I know, if it's not one thing it's another around here tonight." Matt mumbled into his glass as he took a sip of water.

"I should say so. Speaking of which, It seems that certain people are missing in action unexpectedly. A bit odd wouldn't you say." Rachel inquired as her fingers danced over the silverware on the table, secretly recording their chat on her cell phone.

Rachel Berry, the former secretary of Alphonso Jones, was conveniently "let go" due to management reassignment at JWE. In her severance package deal she was issued a gag order regarding what she knew and saw on that night of the indiscretion. That didn't stop her from finding loop holes, Rachel was currently working for KTPY channel 11 on the social scene. She was forbidden to speak on or about things pertaining directly to Matt or Mikah Jones. However, Mercy Jones was not completely off limits, especially when it was news centered around Sam Evans.

"Berry, don't even think about it. Not tonight." Matt sighed in frustration, he was tired, and just wanted to pull a Tina and get the hell out of there. However, he had other business to attend to at this function so he would bide his time.

"I am sorry Matt, I am merely asking a innocent little question. (Bats eyelashes) One should know the whereabouts of ones significant other, am I wrong? I for one would not appreciate my Boyfriend trotting off in the middle of an social event with another girl on his arm. That is unacceptable." She prodded to get any information she could for the juicy story she was going to finish up and send off to her editor.

"For your information, Rachel, I was well aware of the change of plans. I will represent us here and Mercy will go with Sam to represent there. We were merely double booked and had to make the best of a bad situation. You can quote me on that." Matt sipped his water giving Rachel a look of finality, wordlessly dismissing her from his presence.

"Oh, and Rachel? If I find out that you have violated the order in anyway, if ANY confidential information is leaked and it is linked back to you? That is your ass, the legal system will look like a loving embrace from grandma when I am done with you." Matt leaned in close to her, and whispered harshly in her ear.

"(Gulp) Umm well, it was nice seeing you again Matt." She backed up quickly excusing herself and rushed off.

"Mmm humm" he hummed in response not bothering to give her a second glance. He ventured out and looked over towards Sebastian who was seemingly looking down at his phone.

"Something is not right, he looks like he is spooked or something.. Aww hell, something must have gone wrong." He muttered, taking out his phone shooting Sebastian a quick text.

{Is everything copacetic?~ M.R.}

Meanwhile in a undisclosed Location

"You sure no one saw you?"

"I am positive, they were too busy hiding or passed out . I am just glad we got this back before anything got out about you." Kitty muttered passing the Gold and Ruby bracelet over to her boss.

"Yeah, I still can't take any chances, Mercy may wind up looking for this or asking someone about its whereabouts. That could potentially cause issues. How did things fo with Santana?"

"She broke things off with me like you said she would. It was getting harder and harder to lie to her. I didn't want to make her blow her cover but I didn't want her in on what was going on either. I am just glad that part is over." Kitty sighed as she sat down in the chair adjacent her boss crossing her legs.

"So we have to go about things differently to keep them off our trail, ever since you found out about Santanna and DK I don't know who is who and who not to trust anymore. That potential Big Buyer could be a false as well and Matt could be in on it. I know we can't risk it but we may have to just pull the rip chord and let Berry take the heat to get the rats out of the kitchen."

"So we are running the Story Book?" Kitty sat forward in anticipation.

"Yeah, lets switch it up and watch the roaches scatter. We need to get this latest Shipment out to a big fish if we are going to really cover the market out here. Otherwise we can pack up this lemonade stand and move it back across the ocean."

"I think Matt was unaware of what was going on, you know that guy is a real asshole but a little slow on the uptake. He was not aware of DK or his buyer." Kitty commented as she studied her nails.

"Be that as it may, the whole situation is not looking too good. We need the Clean face of JWE, and the financial weight of Tensely & Associates. That merger has to commence, maybe leaking this story will put some fire under Matt and Mikah and they will get things moving like we need. That will take allot of pressure off of things."

"So would you like me to see what other information I can get on the mystery buyer to insure they are who they claim to be ?"

she inquired preparing. to move in which ever way her boss directed.

"Yes, they seem to be extra secretive and we don't have enough background info on them to do business, especially of this magnitude."

"Got it, I will get right on that and report back to tomorrow with whatever we can find."

Kitty stood up and made her way towards the exit on a mission of truth.

"You have been getting around haven't you my little golden friend"

Gently places the Gold and Ruby bracelet on the desk with a faint smile.

{Hi, we will have to reschedule tomorrows appointment, some unforeseen things have popped up and I won't be able to make the 2 pm meeting}

Back at Mercy's Condo

"Mercy? Oh GOD not again MERCY!" Sam attempted to get Mercy into her condo but she had passed out again.

(BARK BARK BARK BARK)

"Dude what the hell is going on?! Noah runs up the side walk seeing Sam sitting with an uncontious Mercy on her front porch attempting to wake her up.

" I, I , I don't know, she went to unlock her front door and she just had this blank look in her eye and she just blacked out. I, I, I what? I didn't know what to do!? Thank GOD you followed me here. Sam was fumbling trying to wake Mercy looking bewildered with tears brimming his eyes as he looked up gratefully at Noah.

"You didn't give me much choice, I am just glad I have that tracking chip in your car. Bro, we need to call an ambulance, she doesn't look too good." Noah squatted down to get a closer look, noticed the color draining from her face and a eerie feeling started to settle in.

"Just help me get her inside before we cause a unwanted scene." Sam nodded to the keys stuck in the door.

" Whoa,Hold up, does she have an alarm system? Noah questioned before he opened the door.

"Shit.. I think she might, hold on let me see if I can get it from Sugar. Damnit Mercy, what the hell is going on with you." Sam Muttered as he fumbled to get his phone out of his pocket and searched for Sugar's number and shot her a quick text.

"How long has she been like this? This is not good, I am going to call an ambulance or something, I refuse to let some shit like this happen to her, especially not on our watch." Noah walked back towards his truck and begin pacing pulling out his phone when he noticed a cable truck suspiciously parked up the street.

He quickly ducked back behind the building out of site to get a better view, "What the hell?" he muttered as he crouched down, and backed back to where Sam and Mercy were.

"Ok, Sam, don't panic, just umm.. did you get in contact with Sugar?" Noah questioned as he did a quick survey of the vicinity to make sure there was nothing unusual or out of place about the door windows or surroundings.

"Yeah, she gave me the alarm code, I just need you to go in and secure it so I can bring her in." Sam sighed putting his phone back in his pocket with a look of concern and love as he removed some hair that had fallen into Mercy's face away from obstructing his view of her features.

"Ok, So.. I will secure the premises and I have a couple of the guys headed over to secure the perimeter and they are bringing a doctor to come look at Mercy as well. I think it best not to cause any unwanted attention right now." Noah replied placing his phone back in his pocket looking around on high alert.

Something just wasn't sitting right with him and he couldn't quite figure out what it was.

In the van up the street

"Yeah, I am still here keeping a close eye on her. Whatever she had taken mixed with that liquid Yokai tranquilizer Rutherford gave her is really taking her for a ride. You think we gave her too much?

"No, it was only a small dose in the tranq just to give her a taste. Everyone's system reacts differently to the initial hit. Lets give it some time. You set up everything inside right?

"Yeah you are right, I just kinda hate that it had to be Mercy, I really like her. Why couldn't we have used Mikah or Marley?"

"Because no one would care or take notice, if we hit where it counts every thing will fall into place."

"I know, it's just, she is actually a great person. (Sigh)

"Don't get all mushy on me now, before you are seen make sure everything is linked into their surveillance so we can see and hear what they hear."

"Sure thing boss"

{click}

"Well, I guess I will get you back to your post and get out of your hair. Oh yeah.. that's right, you are unconscious. sorry about that... Beiste? but we needed your equipment"

(Buzz Buzz Buzz)

{Thanks again for helping us, I will keep you updated. S.E}

"Well looks like they finally got her into the house. (Deep Sigh) I am So Sorry about all of this Mercy, it's nothing personal, just business." Sugar muttered looking back towards the condo as she pulled out of her hidden spot with a flicker of guilt and remorse on her brow.