A/N: Here is the next update as all previous chapters this story has been produced without a Beta and I take full responsibility for the rubbish produced. I am working on rewriting the last chapters of this story which is why it is taking a while between updates. It will end up at about twenty eight chapters that is unless I am not happy with the current ending and rewrite it again.
Yes I am also working on the sequel to New Directions, this has been harder then I expected and want to make sure it is a worthwhile addition to the story. I will be a while before anyone sees a chapter of this story unfortunately.
On a happier note I have started posting a new story 'Chuck Vs the Quantum Entanglement' this will be my first story using a beta, this task being completed by the wonderful Artemay. If you want another AU story with Romance with a bit of action thrown in check it out.
Lots of great stories floating around FF at the moment which is good to see, we all need to get our Chuck fix before the last season gets underway.
Chapter 19
Morgan grabbed his secure phone and made the call to the Director.
"Director we have heard some disturbing news, it appears that Al Qaeda is planning to detonate a dirty bomb at a football game, within the US. Also they intimated that someone important would be in attendance," said Morgan.
"Do you have any more details, and where did you hear this?" asked the Director.
"No, no more information. We don't know the game or the date or even who the important person will be. We overheard this while we were following the target; this was discussed in a meeting with several other males. We have photos of most of the other men, we also have a photo of a women the target appears to be intimate with," said Morgan.
"I see, do you believe this woman could be persuaded to help us?" asked the Director.
"Director we do not have enough information to determine that yet, we only have her photo and the address of her current residence, if you could get us further intelligence then we could possibly provide some options. Sir how do you want us to proceed, is the location of Osama Bin Laden still the primary objective?" Asked Morgan.
"Proceed as instructed, mission objectives have not changed. I will attempt to get more assets on the ground to assist," said The Director.
"Morgan, how is Agent Hansen?" asked the Director.
"Fine, she has been working very efficiently, the success of the mission so far has been all because of her?" said Morgan.
"What about personally, you two need to keep your head in the game?" asked the Director.
"She has been very professional sir," said Morgan.
"Good to hear it, let me know of any developments" said the director then ended the call.
"Morgan, why did you say what you said about me?" asked Carina.
"I was just telling him the truth" answered Morgan.
"No you weren't, I haven't been that professional calling you a moron and questioning your masculinity" said Carina.
Morgan just shrugged, "I guess you were just being honest too" said Morgan.
"Bullshit I was just being mean," said Carina.
"Well I probably deserved it," said Morgan.
"Too bloody right you did, you give the best sex I have ever had in my life, then the next morning you hardly talk to me. I think I have every right to be mean, you bastard," said Carina.
"Excuse me…..you are being mean to me because I hardly talked to you,… really was it that good?" asked Morgan.
"You know how good it was, I don't make those noises for the hell of it….. Do you think a woman enjoys being ignored the morning after?" asked Carina.
"Carina the only reason I hardly said anything and even left the room, was because I didn't trust what I would say. Last night was amazing, but you told me that I better not act weird, and I wasn't to confuse it, because it was just sex" said Morgan.
"Morgan that was when I thought it was going to be just sex, but last night was so much more" said Carina.
"Carina, how was I supposed to know that?" said Morgan.
"Aren't you listening to me? Because of the noises I was making" said Carina angrily.
"What you made me feel….I didn't think was possible" said Carina wistfully.
"Carina do you think we could maybe kind of forget that today ever happened and we could wake up tomorrow and you could give me another Chance?" asked Morgan.
"Morgan I don't know, lets just see what happens" said Carina.
'Was it really just because I told him not to act strange or is this an attempt to get back in my pants and see if he can fool me again? Fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me,' thought Carina.
"Carina, I am not asking for us to go back to last night, I would just like to be able to wake up again and show you how I wanted to behave, and if you still want to have nothing to do with me then we will make sure we are not on the same missions again." said Morgan sadly.
"So you don't want to do last night again?" asked Carina surprised.
"Well I would be lying if I said I didn't, but not until we can sort this out between us," said Morgan.
Carina thought about it for a minute then responded.
"Morgan, if you behave like a gentlemen for the rest of the day then we will see. When I say 'a gentlemen' I don't mean a boyfriend I mean friendly and maybe like you are trying to woo me" said Carina with a sly smile.
'Woo her, how the hell am I supposed to do that?' thought Morgan.
"Ok I will give it a try, but if you could maybe give me some feedback on how I am going it would be appreciated because I don't have a clue," said Morgan.
"So Carina have I told you how beautiful you look today?" asked Morgan.
"Well no Morgan you haven't," answered Carina.
"Well that is strange, because that has pretty much been the only thing on my mind all day, well other then that how incredible last night was," said Morgan.
Yes it was corny and Carina knew it, but for some reason it made her smile.
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Chuck and Jenny woke up and it was time for the shower, as per usual they showered together and when they finally re-appeared Jenny's father was giving them both dirty looks.
"Jack what is your problem?" asked Chuck.
"You better not be taking advantage of my daughter, I know your type, you go after the woman for the thrill and when that is gone you just leave and move on to the next," said Jack.
"Jack not that it is any of your business what is happening between your daughter and I, but I will tell you one thing, I am nothing like you. I wouldn't treat her like that, I will certainly not be following in your footsteps," said Chuck.
"How dare you talk to me that way?" said Jack.
"How dare I? How dare I? How dare you criticize another human being after what you have done. You have used and abused your daughter more then most men would think was possible. In fact pretty much the only reason I didn't let you die in the hands of Ajala was because I lost my father, and I didn't want Jenny to regret having the chance to make things right with you. But maybe that was a mistake because I can see that you can't see past your own selfishness" said Chuck angrily.
"I never used Jenny she was a willing participant in all of my activities until the last one in Warwick" said Jack proudly.
Jenny felt sick, was this when her own father was going to destroy what she had with Chuck.
"You sanctimonious prick; you do not have a clue what you did to your own daughter. You were her fucking father you asshole, of course she did it, it was the only way she could get any approval from you. You mentally abused your own daughter and made her part of your world you sick man" said Chuck.
Jenny couldn't believe it, her heart was soaring, not only was he standing up for her and believing in her, he was doing it with such emotion and anger that she had never seen from him before. It was obvious this was exactly how he felt.
Jenny did the only thing she could think of, she went over to Chuck and hugged him and whispered into his ear.
"Chuck, I love you for trying. But it's not worth it, he will not understand. I can not describe how it makes me feel seeing you defending me. Any doubt I had for your true feelings has disappeared."
"And remember today we are going to go on a test ride on the bike and then go on the Bridge Climb" said Jenny smiling.
Chuck returned her embrace, and they both walked off together to get breakfast.
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Jack was sitting down shaking his head trying to go over what he had just learnt.
'Wow, it appears that this CIA one man army assassin is head over heals in love with my Daughter,' thought Jack.
He knew what he did before could have bordered on suicidal knowing what Chuck was capable of but he had to find out if what Chuck felt for Jenny was true. He now had a big smile on his face.
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They both had breakfast then went back into the bedroom to get dressed in their leathers; Chuck could not believe how hot Jenny looked in her pants. He had to control himself otherwise his own pants would start to become very uncomfortable.
When they were dressed they went out to the garage and Chuck took the bike out.
"Jenny just give me minute to check the bike by my self" Chuck said as he disappeared down the road and in less the sixty seconds Jenny could see him coming back.
"Ok Jenny just be careful of the muffler when you get on," said Chuck
Jenny just looked at him clearly confused.
"That thing there with Yoshimura on it, it gets hot so you will want to make sure your feet stay on these pegs" said Chuck pointing out the rear foot pegs.
Jenny got on the bike behind Chuck, put her feet on the pegs and wrapped her arms around Chuck.
"So you ready?" asked Chuck.
"Yep," responded Jenny.
For the first part of the ride Chuck decided to try to keep the revs as low as possible, until he was sure Jenny was comfortable and was able to hang on.
He pulled over "Jenny you doing ok?" asked Chuck through the intercom.
"Yeah, everything is good," responded Jenny.
"Ok we are going to go a little bit quicker now, just make sure you are holding on" said Chuck.
"I am not letting you go for anything Chuck," said Jenny.
This time Chuck gave the bike a few more revs and a little more throttle but only once the bike was fully upright.
Chuck began to feel the comforting tug of the bike as it was starting to show its true colors.
They ended up taking a ride that took them through the Royal National Park; Chuck finally pulled over and turned off the bike.
"Chuck everything ok?" asked Jenny.
"Yeah, everything is perfect just thought it was time for some morning tea" answered Chuck.
Jenny hopped of the bike and Chuck followed.
"God you look gorgeous," said Chuck as she pulled her helmet off.
"Your not so bad yourself," said Jenny.
"So how you liking the ride?" asked Chuck.
""Its good, but the best part is holding onto you Chuck," said Jenny smiling.
"Yeah feels good having you there too," he responded. "Let's get a coffee and something to eat" he added.
Jenny chose a chocolate croissant and Chuck decided he would it was a good choice and got one too, they both sat quietly taking in the air and the atmosphere.
"Chuck, when you come back from your last mission, what is it going to be like? Like will it be like this or will you be working all the time?" asked Jenny.
"Well I will be working in Canberra two days a week instructing, but the rest of the week I will be working mostly from home, I may occasionally have to be away for longer then two days during activities but I will be home most of the time" said Chuck.
"So will we get much of a chance to spend time like we are doing now?" asked Jenny.
"Yes almost every weekend and sometimes even during the week, what's on your mind Jenny?" asked Chuck.
"I guess I never really had anything in my life before, I usually just buried myself in work and painting, but now that I have I want to enjoy it is much as I can. I don't want to waste another day." said Jenny.
Chuck just took her hand and softly started rubbing circles with the pad of his thumb.
"I understand exactly how you feel, I was the same way and I don't want to waste any of our time together either" said Chuck.
After what seemed minutes of just string into each others eyes the silence was finally broken.
"So if we are going to ride to the Hunter Valley how are we going to participate in the wine tasting?" asked Jenny.
"We will be on a bus with a group of people visiting the Wineries and we will be staying up there that night, that's if it's ok with you?" asked Chuck.
"mmmm, A nice romantic night in the Hunter Valley, how could a girl refuse," answered Jenny.
They had finished their coffee and croissant and they headed back out to the bike.
"So where to now Chuck?" asked Jenny.
"Well I think it is time to head back home, and then maybe I could find something for us to do, seeing you in those pants has certainly given me some ideas," said Chuck smiling.
"Chuck, I can't believe you are still interested in that, after the last two nights of activities" said Jenny.
"I am sorry Jenny, but I can not help myself around you," he said.
"You will wake up one day and realize what had ever attracted you to me" said Jenny.
"Jenny, that is simply impossible. You have been etched on my brain, even when I close my eyes I can only see your beauty" said Chuck.
"They teach you stuff like that at the CIA?" asked Jenny.
"No that was all Chuck Bartowski I am afraid" said Chuck.
"Well I love that Chuck Bartowski" said Jenny.
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Morgan and Carina waited till the target left and then followed him again to his next stop; it looked like it may have been his home. Once again Carina set off to plant some bugs while Morgan kept watch.
This time Morgan spotted someone.
"Carina, you have company one man coming around the house from the south," said Morgan.
Morgan new that if Carina was spotted it would blow the whole operation, Carina quickly sprinted behind the next building, luckily getting out of sight just before the man came around.
"Looks like it is a normal perimeter check," said Morgan.
Several seconds past while Morgan was just watching the man through his scope.
"This man looks to be a bit spooked," said Morgan.
"What do you mean Morgan?" asked Carina.
"He is looking around like he expects someone to be there," answered Morgan.
Morgan continued to look around the area to so if he kind find anything suspicious.
"Hang on I have found someone else….it looks like a meeting some type of package has changed hands, I have footage of the exchange. Oh shit our target just killed the other man, knife across the throat" said Morgan.
"Just hold steady Morgan. I will join you soon, just keep out of sight" said Carina.
"Looks like he is taking the body into the house" said Morgan.
"Ok Morgan, start working to try to isolate a facial shot of the other man we can send for ID" said Carina.
"On it already," replied Morgan.
'He really is rather efficient and smarter then I gave him credit for,' thought Carina.
Carina made it back to the car.
"how did you go with the photo?" asked Carina.
"Good we already have an ID, he was an embassy staffer at the US embassy in Islamabad," said Morgan.
"Oh shit," said Carina.
"We have analysts working hard to determine what kind of information he had access too" added Morgan.
"I think its time we find a room and settle down for a while, we don't want to raise any suspicions" said Carina.
They made their way back to the vehicle and found some accommodation close by. Once again Carina arranged the room while Morgan organized taking everything to the room. When they were in the room Carina collapsed on the bed.
"Thank you Morgan, you saved me out there," said Carina.
"Just doing my Job," said Morgan.
"Well you did it well, you are smart, efficient and you know what you are doing. I see why Chuck likes working with you" said Carina.
"Thanks, but not sure I deserve all the praise," said Morgan.
"Well you should take it, doesn't come often in this line or work," said Carina.
Morgan could see that Carina was in pain.
"Carina you ok? Were you hurt?" asked Morgan.
"No not really, I think I just pulled a hamstring when I was sprinting. It will heal" said Carina
"Let me have a look at it, I can give it a rub" said Morgan.
"Morgan that is not so smooth, I am sure you can come up with something a little classier" said Carina.
"Carina I am just suggesting a massage, from a gentlemen. I was serious about wanting to get things right between us" said Morgan.
"Ok I am expecting you to behave like a gentlemen, what do you need me to do?" said Carina.
"Just strip off to your panties on your lower body and lay on your stomach on the bed," said Morgan.
Carina did as she was told, and Morgan grabbed a towel and covered her bum with the towel.
Morgan pulled out some oil and started massaging from just above her knee to into her backside. He had Carina making appreciative noises fairly quickly.
"You are pretty good at this Morgan, is there any other secret abilities I need to know about?" asked Carina.
"You will have to wait and see Carina," said Morgan.
"Those hands are amazing, but I guess I shouldn't be surprised after last night," said Carina smiling to herself.
Carina was having difficulty controlling herself, she was getting turned on and whatever she tried she could not get it under control.
Morgan was also enjoying having his hands on her skin and also enjoyed listening to her moans of appreciation as he massaged her hamstring. Morgan had finished her hamstring and was about to clean up.
"You finished Morgan?" asked Carina.
"Yeah well I think your hamstring has probably had as much manipulation that it can handle for the moment, I can do it again later, but I might make it worse if I kept going" said Morgan.
"Your hands are so amazing, you don't think you would be able to work on my upper back do you?" asked Carina.
"Yes but you will need to take your top off…" responded Morgan but before he could even finish Carina was lying on the bed naked accept for her panties.
"You know you really are beautiful," said Morgan as he started rubbing in the oil on her upper back.
"This is really getting me wet," said Carina.
"Sorry too much oil?" asked Morgan concerned.
"Not that kind of wet Morgan," said Carina
"Oh," was all Morgan could respond with as he himself was losing the battle with his own feelings.
After several more minutes of massaging Carina's shoulders and upper back Carina broke the silence.
"So you don't have anything more to say than 'Oh'?" asked Carina.
"Sorry Carina, I am finding it very hard to concentrate at the moment and I fear it is a losing battle," said Morgan.
Carina was confused and concerned and quickly rolled over to face Morgan.
Morgan's eyes went wide.
"Oh shit, time for a shower," said Morgan as he quickly ran into the bathroom and started stripping off.
Carina quickly got up and followed him, Morgan in his hurry did not close the door properly so it swung back open showing Morgan in all his glory.
"Oh um sorry, I need a cold shower" said Morgan.
"Morgan there is another way to resolve that issue and you know you do have me covered in oil" said Carina as she quickly grabbed a hold of Morgan's manhood and pulled him in the shower and turned the water on.
"Morgan, a gentlemen doesn't allow a girl to shower with her panties on. I think you need to remove them, and then I think you need to wash all this oil off me," said Carina.
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The ride back home was fairly uneventful and they had put the bike back into the garage, Jenny was walking inside the house with Chuck following.
"Jenny hold on a second, there is something that I have wanted to do all morning" said Chuck.
"What's that Chuck?" asked Jenny.
"Come here," he said as she walked over to him.
Chuck put both his hands around her, one hand on each ass cheek and pulled her into a sensuous kiss, still applying upward and inwards pressure on her cheeks he ending up lifting her of the ground and Jenny followed through wrapping her long legs around him.
The whole time Chuck not letting go of her cheeks as they both maintained contact with each others lips.
When finally their lips separated, "wow you are so sexy," said Chuck.
"You are not so bad yourself," said Jenny as she grabs his curls and pulls his head back for another kiss.
They make their way still in their embrace and Chuck collapsed still with his hands on her cheeks onto the bed.
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Later that evening Chuck and Jenny were getting ready for the Sydney Harbor Bridge Climb, they just had some simple shirts and jeans as Chuck explained to Jenny that they would be given special overalls to wear.
They took the hire car in and parked and made their way to 'The Rocks' to check-in with the organizers. They were given the overalls and had a safety briefing. Their climb was scheduled after dark to take full advantage of the harbor views by night.
"Jenny, are we being rude to your father. You know not being around?" asked Chuck.
"Chuck my father can take care of his own needs; you are the most important person in my life. You are who I want to be with, and while I have the chance I am going to make the most of it" said Jenny.
"Ok just didn't want you feeling you had to do these things with me rather then be with your dad" said Chuck.
"Don't you dare take our trip to the Hunter Valley away or even our Whitsunday trip," said Jenny seriously.
"Ok, no changes to the plan….I just want to make your happy Jenny," said Chuck
"I will be happy if I am with you," responded Jenny as she put her head on his shoulder.
The walk up the bridge to the summit was amazing, the views were captivating.
"The view is breathtaking Chuck, thank you," said Jenny smiling.
"Yeah and even the view from the bridge is pretty good too," responded Chuck.
Jenny was confused and looked at Chuck and found him staring at her, Jenny just shook her head.
"Now I know you must not be serious, not dressed in this" said Jenny.
"You would be breathtaking in a burlap sack," said Chuck.
"Hmmm I think your powers of observation have taken a turn for the worse," said Jenny.
"No, I can just recognize true beauty no matter how one might try to disguise it" said Chuck.
"You are incorrigible," said Jenny.
A middle aged woman who was behind Chuck and Jenny spoke up.
"Young love, such a beautiful thing. You two out here for your honeymoon?" she asked.
"No we just moved out here, we have been married for a few years" said Chuck.
"You keep that spark going and the marriage will last forever," she said.
"Thank you" said Jenny.
They made their way down off the bridge and had removed the special clothes that were provided and were making there way back to the car.
"What now Chuck?" asked Jenny.
"I know it's late and our meal times have really been out of wack, but was thinking about picking up a bottle of wine and a pizza for dinner?" asked Chuck
"Sounds good Chuck," she said as she wrapped an arm around his waist.
Jenny was starting to get a little funny about the whole cover marriage thing, one day she would like to think of herself of being a real wife and she thinks being Chuck's wife would be awesome. But by telling everyone that they meet that they are already married it really isn't helping her realize her dreams.
Jenny was uncomfortable, she had realized that Chuck noticed her playing more with the agency supplied rings after the meeting with the old lady.
"So anything you don't want on a pizza?" asked Chuck.
"Anything will be fine, I can just pick off what I don't like" replied Jenny.
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They arrived at the local Pizza shop, and were waiting in line behind another man that was ordering.
"Can I have a large vegetarian please?" he said and Chuck noticed an expression on Jenny's face of approval.
"Oh can I have extra olives though," the man added and Chuck noticed Jenny expression change to distaste.
When it was time for Chuck to order he stepped up to the counter
"We will have a large vegetarian without olives," said Chuck.
Chuck paid the money and was told it would be about twenty minutes.
"Let's go get that wine" said Chuck.
"Ok" said Jenny.
They went into a bottle shop and purchased a nice Hunter Valley Semillon in honor of tomorrow's adventure.
"Chuck not a fan of the olives?" asked Jenny.
"Oh, I just thought it would be nice to not have them on the pizza," answered Chuck.
"That doesn't make sense, either you like olives or you don't and because you got the pizza without then I assume you don't" said Jenny.
Chuck was tempted to just say he didn't like them but he didn't like lying to Jenny.
"Jenny don't get angry, but I kind of worked out you didn't like them so I ordered without them," said Chuck.
"Did my father tell you something?" asked Jenny.
"Um, no" said Chuck Shyly.
"So how did you know?" asked Jenny.
"Jenny, I read people for a living so I could tell you didn't like olives" said Chuck.
"Chuck is that what you have been doing the whole time?" asked Jenny defensively.
"Oh no Jenny, nothing like that. I can't read your mind, I can really only see what you are feeling at a certain time," said Chuck.
"So how did you know about olives?" asked Jenny getting impatient.
"I saw your reaction to when the man in front of us ordered a vegetarian then when he added extra olives" said Chuck.
"But I didn't think I reacted?" said Jenny.
Chuck can now tell she is concerned about something probably what else he knows about her.
"Jenny, I know you are worried But I am not sure how to allay those fears. If you are worried about me finding something out that you don't want me to know, just know that anything that I could ever find out about you could never change how I feel. If you are worried about what I am thinking at any specific time just ask, that is the easiest way to deal with it," said Chuck.
Obviously Jenny was thinking but she still wasn't saying anything.
"Jenny I love you, and will do anything for you, even leave you if that is what you want" said Chuck.
Jenny's face turned to fear.
"Why would you think I would want that?" asked Jenny.
"Not now but in the future, this whole cover marriage thing it does not commit you to anything. I know we spoke about giving this a go so you could decide if you wanted it. But I just want you to know that if you want out you are not going to have to put up with me" said Chuck.
Jenny just hugged Chuck tightly.
"Chuck I am not worried about being committed to you, and I definitely don't want you to leave," she said.
"So what worry's you so much about this marriage?" asked Chuck.
Jenny went all defensive and tried to pull away but Chuck wouldn't let her.
"Jenny please, let's talk about this?" asked Chuck.
"Chuck if people think we are already married, then what chance would I ever have to really get married," said Jenny.
Their was just silence for several seconds.
"If some stage in the future we decided that we were ready, well we couldn't do it, and that is what is upsetting me" said Jenny.
"Jenny, don't worry about that, we can come up with something to fix that. I know how important it would be to have something normal and I would want that for you, I would want it for us" said Chuck.
'Is Jenny really saying that she would consider marrying me for real?' thought Chuck.
"Chuck what about what you want?" asked Jenny.
The thought had shook Chuck.
"Chuck what is it, we need to talk about this. What aren't you telling me, have you decided you don't want a future with me?" asked Jenny.
"No Jenny its not that, it has just been a long time since I have really thought about what I want out of life. My life has always seemed to be about the next mission, but since I met you I can only think about how much I want that future with you. But there is only one thing I want more then that" said Chuck.
This time it was jenny's turn to tense.
"I want you to be safe and happy" said Chuck.
"When I am in your arms that is what I am, I feel safe and very happy," said Jenny.
Chuck just gave her a huge Bartowski grin that she returned.
"It's probably time for our pizza" said Chuck.
They went back in and got the pizza and headed back to the house. When they got home they found Jack sitting in the lounge room watching TV.
"How did you two go on your climb?" asked Jack.
"Good, we picked up some pizza if you are still hungry? And also some wine," said Chuck.
"I might grab some pizza, but I'm ok with what I have got for drinks," said Jack.
The two of them sat down on the sofa next to Jack with the pizza wine and a couple of glasses.
"So what are you watching?" asked Chuck.
"Not much on," Jack responded.
"Want to watch the original Star Wars?" asked Chuck.
Jenny's face lit up.
"Well why not" responded Jack.
"I always thought my life was a bit like Luke Sykwalker, but I sure hope that my Leia doesn't turn out to be my sister," said Chuck.
That brought a laugh from both Jack and Jenny
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Back in Pakistan a certain brunette had overheard a discussion she was sure she was not supposed to have heard.
She has not been in the United States for ten years, but even though she has been living as the wife of Osama Bin Laden she has not rejected her true beliefs, and if what she heard was correct she needed to get word to someone and quickly. But her first priority would be her children's safety.
There was one phone number that she had remembered in case of emergencies. Her father told her that no matter what happened to not trust anyone accept for this man. She didn't know what he could do, but she would contact him and ask for help.
She knew that her husband's closest adviser will be back in a few days and he had a phone, she would somehow use it to make the call. She would use the trick her father taught her to make sure the call was not recorded on the phone.
She just hoped that this man could help her.
A/N: Ok so there was another chapter. If you enjoying this story or any story on this site, or just want to provide feedback please review. I read every review completed, some make my laugh and others just make me shake my head. But whatever you have to say just send it through.
Next chapter has Jenny and Chuck in the Hunter Valley.