You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.-Albert Einstein

XII. Double Down

New York…Sunday…11:30 PM

Joss watched as Ross pulled the car into the warehouse district.

"What's the plan?" Joss asked

"Where going to Colombia, I have a connection that can get us their fast for a small fee. Once we're done here, we go to the airport, get on the cargo plane, rescue your son and kill Frost and anyone else who gets in our way."

Joss watched as she parked the car next to a seemingly abandoned warehouse. Ross got out of the car and she followed.

"Why are we here?" Joss questioned.

"Because Carter we can't storm the Bastille without some heavy fire power" Ross stated as she knocked on the door.

New York…Central Park…Monday 12:15AM

John sat on the park bench staring at the dried blood on his hand. When he punched his window out, the broken glass cut his hand up.

He didn't know what to do, he felt so lost. So many thoughts and emotions were running rampant throughout his mind.

He closed his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose. He shouldn't have said the things he said to her. But he was angry and he wanted her to feel what he was feeling. He told her that she was on her own but he knew deep down that he didn't mean it. That was the part that made him angry, even after all the pain and suffering and all of the lies he knew that he still wanted to protect her.

He was brought out of his thoughts as his phone rang again he looked at it and after seeing that it was Shaw he ignored it.

"That was rude" Shaw stated as she and Fusco appeared in front of him.

"I'm not in the mood Shaw." John stated as he glared at her

"Yeah well neither am I" Shaw fired back

"Why are you here" John asked not really caring what her answer was.

"I'm just here to give you the facts since you keep ignoring our calls" Shaw replied

"I just thought you should know that Frost's men kidnapped Carters son and now she and Ross are getting ready to go to Colombia to save him. If you're not going to help them then I will, so if you want to sit here like a pansy then be my guest but you better start answering your phone just in case Finch needs you."

John watched as Shaw glared at him and then walked away

He sat still for a moment as he took in Shaws' words. Taylor was in danger and Joss was about to walk into a trap to get him back.

"Hey listen wonder boy I know you ain't about to let them do this alone?' Fusco questioned him

"And if I do?" John replied as he got up

"Then you ain't the man I thought you were."

John turned his back to Fusco and started to walk away when Fuscos words stopped him

"You know I'm pissed too. I may not know anything about this spy bullshit but if she didn't care about any of us, she wouldn't have moved a dead body for me and she certainly wouldn't have stuck her neck out and tampered with federal evidence to bust your sorry ass out of prison."

When Fusco was done talking he made his way back to his car and headed in the direction of the library.

New York...Library…Monday…12:50 AM

Harold pulled his laptop out and secured a line of funds that Ross requested. He was disrupted from his thoughts as he heard Sam drop a black bag and a vest onto the table

"Ms. Shaw isn't that vest too big for you?"

"It's not for me Finch." Shaw replied

Before he could ask who it was for, he saw John walk into the library. As soon as he was close enough Shaw threw the vest at him and marched out of the library saying shed be in the car.

Harold grabbed what he needed for Ross's request and walked over to John.

He watched as John secured his vest and checked the bag full of guns.

"Mr. Reese I am glad you have decided to help."

Harold watched as he nodded silently. Harold felt his heart ache when he saw the whirlwind of emotions in John's eyes. He at first thought he should keep his opinions to himself but perhaps some words of wisdom could give John some much needed clarity.

"Mr. Reese you are not the only one feeling conflicted and although my personal feelings aside, I do understand Jocelyn's need to do what she felt was necessary."

He watched as confusion and shock ran across Johns face.

"It is very difficult to make decisions for others especially when they don't have a say in the matter. It's a very heavy burden to bear when one has to continue living on while their love ones think you are dead.

Flashes of Graces' distraught face came to the forefront of his mind but he continued on.

"But know this Mr. Reese I do believe that Jocelyn did what she had to because she believed that it was in everyone's best interest."

Harold bent down and picked up Bears leash and made his way to the exit with John following behind him.

New York...Teterboro Airport…Monday… 3:30 AM

Joss stood and stared at the cargo plane as pallets of cocaine were being unloaded. She was brought out of her thoughts when she heard Ross walk up beside her.

"For some reason it doesn't surprise me that you know a Colombian drug trafficker."

"What can I say my former employers believed in outsourcing services." Ross replied

"When we get to the location it will be nightfall and will use the cover of darkness to our advantage" Ross stated

The closing of car doors drew their attention away from the plane. Joss turned around and saw Harold, Sam, and John standing behind them.

She had to compose herself as they stared at one another. Their staring contest was disrupted when they heard the crew members signal the plane was getting ready to leave. Joss picked up her bag and nodded to Harold and Shaw before she turned around and boarded the plane.

Ross watched as Carter boarded the plane first and Reese followed. She turned back to Finch and Shaw

"So I take it he's coming with us. Is that a good idea?" Ross asked

"Yes Ms Ross, I am confident that both Mr. Reese and Ms. Carter will set aside their differences for Taylor's sake." Harold replied

Ross picked up her bag and let out a sigh as she marched to the plane.

AN: Hopefully i'll have the next chapter up by Friday. Next chapter Ross,Joss and John track down the bad guys,and find out Frosts motivation. I'm going to try and make it as action packed and realistic as possible and of course John and Joss try to deal with their tension.