Chapter Five: Law On Their Side
"Why are you in charge of keeping their security?" Eliot asked.
Sarah looked at Eliot as she walked around the apartment. "Because I'm just that good, Spencer."
"No one is just that good," Eliot said as he followed her around as she scanned the whole place.
Sarah stopped short and turned to him. He stepped back and looked at her.
"You don't trust me, I get that, Spencer, but you'll have to trust that I have the best security codes that any military can offer." Sarah glanced down at the scanner in her hand.
"So, they're just codes?"
"Codes that anyone would kill for," Sarah said. "And you can do a lot with codes."
"And the security that is on that little bug is part of this top security."
"Correct. And someone wants you three really badly."
"Why?"
"Why not, three thieves that work the system. I wouldn't be surprised if someone has been keeping tabs on you or even looking for you."
Eliot wrinkled his brow and Sarah went on scanning the rest of the apartment. He didn't stray too far from the redhead, still trying to figure out who would want to keep tabs on them.
"Alright, the rest of the place is all clear." Sarah tucked her scanner into her purse.
"Great, now you can go see if you can help Hardison with the security," Eliot said.
Sarah smirked a little and stepped close to Eliot. He raised his brow at her as she stared at him.
"You'll warm up to me, Spencer, everyone does," Sarah said and patted his cheek.
She walked off and Eliot gave a slight twitch and followed behind the sharp shooter.
"I've broken down their firewalls and several other security walls, but I'm pretty sure that they know we're in their system," Hardison said as he glanced over at Eliot and Sarah.
Parker looked at them as Eliot still eyed Sarah. She walked over and typed a few things on the keyboard and the files popped up. Sarah turned to Hardison and gave a smile.
"You're in the top secret files." Sarah folded her arms.
"Damn, girl, you got moves even I don't have," Hardison remarked.
"Hardison," Parker remarked.
He looked over at Parker and smiled. "But nothing like yours."
"What's that file over there?" Eliot pointed to a secured file.
"My file," Sarah remarked.
"Your file?" Eliot narrowed his eyes.
"What do you mean your file?" Parker walked over to the group.
Sarah bit her lower lip and Eliot narrowed his eyes. "Damn it! You're one of them!"
He balled up his fist and Sarah stared at him.
"I told you!" Eliot hissed.
"I'm not active," Sarah said.
"They aren't stupid," Eliot remarked. "You are always a part of the damn government if you like it or not."
Eliot looked at Parker and Hardison and shook his head. He walked towards the door and opened it. He turned towards the group and raised his brow at them.
"We're out of here," Eliot said.
"No, we're not leaving," Parker said.
"Parker, you heard her forty-eight hours is all we have before every government agency knocks down this door. Hardison, tell her."
Hardison placed his hand on Parker's shoulder. She looked over at him and smiled then turned to Eliot and folded her arms.
"We're staying," Parker said.
"Damn it, Hardison!" Eliot snapped. "She's probably got a tracking device. CIA isn't exactly going to let their asset walk around without tracking her."
Sarah narrowed her eyes at him and Eliot slammed the door shut. "I made a promise to Nate and Sophie, I'd watch out for you two and that's what I'm going to do."
"I don't have a tracking device, Spencer," Sarah remarked. "If I did, don't you think your secret hideaway would already be swamped?"
"She has a point," Hardison remarked.
"Shut up, Hardison!" Eliot stared at Sarah. "People like you don't travel alone. I know that for a fact."
Sarah raised her chin slightly and smirked a little. "You did once."
Eliot narrowed his gaze. It was apparent that she kept her own tabs on him. It wasn't a surprise though since her brother and he served together. He let his gaze travel to Hardison and Parker as they too were curious about what he was thinking.
"Fine, but if there's one lawman walking around or comes to…"
Eliot was interrupted by the knock on the door. He looked at Sarah and she shrugged. He stepped to the door.
"Spencer, open up," the familiar voice of a loyal friend came.
He turned and looked at Sarah before opening the door. He stared at the silver haired man standing there. Eliot stepped to the side and Frank walked into the apartment.
"This is what I was talking about?" Eliot said. "A lawman and a spy."
"Ex-spy," Sarah said.
"Still a spy." Eliot turned to her. "Frank, what are you doing here?"
The silver haired man looked at Eliot and nudged his head in Sarah's direction. Eliot rolled his eyes. He walked over to Sarah and stepped really close to her.
"Where?"
"Necklace," Frank said.
Sarah reached into her pocket and presented a gold chain with a dangle on it. Eliot lifted it up and tossed it to Hardison.
"See if you can spoof the information on that." Eliot looked at the redhead. "Since we can't trust she'll tell us the truth."
"I followed her device and told a couple of the other agents that it was a false alarm. Sarah, don't you ever listen to your handlers. You can't leave without them."
Sarah smiled and tossed her hair over her shoulder.
"You got to me before those idiots did."
"Anyone want to share with the class with what's going on?" Hardison looked at them.
"She's got more than family stalking her." Parker walked over to the kitchen.
"Smart girl," Sarah said.
"Spencer, didn't I tell you that FBI and Interpol would be the least of your worries?" Frank reminded Eliot.
Eliot looked at Sarah as she folded her arms. She was hiding something and trying to gain the trust of the team was one part of her mission. But the question remained who was backing her mission.
"We're staying," Eliot said. "We've had our fair share of hard times, but, I understand if you can't keep everyone off."
"Who said, I was backing down, Spencer?" Frank said. "I told you the last time you helped me that I'd have your back. That's what I'm going to do."
Eliot turned to Hardison and Parker as they stood there. "Then I guess I better give you an introduction."
"Appreciate that," Frank said.