That next morning Liz woke feeling a lot stronger than she had in weeks. She had to steel herself for what she was about to do.

She imagined this would be no small task for Red given his reputation as the 'concierge of crime' but she was a moral person with a passion for her job that she didn't want to jeopardize even after the way they had treated her.

By lunchtime she was planning out her conversation with Cooper, when she heard her phone ring.

She was shocked to hear the voice on the other end

'this is Liz Keen'

It still sounded weird to her lips as she said the words managing to avoid adding the title 'agent'

'Agent Keen this is Cooper, we have a situation here and I may need your help if you feel up to returning to work'

'Sir, I'm sorry but I was under the impression I was no longer needed'

'let's not waste time. Keen this matter is rather time-sensitive'

'when do you want me to report back Sir?'

'as soon as possible you can report back today, can I expect you at my office at 15.00 hours?'

'yes Sir' she didn't ask what the matter was knowing full well what it was. He had hung up before she had finished speaking and this made it easier for her to harden herself for what came next.

Ressler had three missed calls by the time he was finished lunch with Audrey. As they walked out of the café and made their way back to their cars she eased herself into questioning mode.

'that's crazy right I mean a whole new anti-spy ware system on a stick' she was pointing to a billboard on the opposite side of the street.

Ressler was trying to listen but kept a hand on his phone as he walked. Knowing she was losing him she flicked her hair back which caught his eye as her neck became exposed for a brief moment.

'I mean I don't know much about computers and all this spy ware stuff but its really taking off huh?'

Ressler followed her gaze to the Billboard which claimed this was without a doubt the best anti-spy ware software to come out on the market, a must have apparently with a guy flashing a usb with the quote 'be gone spy ware on a dongle'

'people are so paranoid nowadays I don't get it, I mean nobody wants to know about some 3rd year IT grad student's personal files its just a new money fix like the Google glasses that gullible people are buying in their droves'

'and they are totally going to make a mint I bet'

'yeah its every computer tech's wet dream I suppose, I can barely get a handle on this Iphone'

As if on cue the phone rang and Ressler said goodbye while getting an earful off Cooper.

'Agent Ressler do I need to remind you of your responsibilities as a Federal Agent?'

'I'm sorry Sir but I was out tracking down some of Red's known associates and decided it best not to answer it given the circumstances'

'any progress?'

'no Sir, I would have gotten more out of a brick wall'

'ok well I need you to return to the Blacksite I am bringing Agent Keen in on this she will be at my office by three'

'Agent Keen Sir? but she knowingly help-

'I had to make the call Agent, I will take all the help I can get and if she is still in contact with him then you can be sure I will have a tail on her when she leaves'

Liz walked into the Blacksite as if she were walking into enemy territory.

Everyone tried and failed to avert eye contact except the friendly face that came towards her with a smile no less.

'Meera hi'

'its good to see you here again, I take it you are back for good'

'I hope so, you never know' Meera walked Liz to Coopers door with a reassuring smile and left sensing Liz wanted this meeting to be a one-on-one.

'Agent Keen I'm glad you made it, the traffic was heavy given the time I think'

'Sir can we please stop with the small talk, I have something here you will be very interested to see'

'Keen we have an escaped criminal out there that we are trying everything in our power to find-

'and I didn't come here to assist you in catching Red either Sir'

A tapping on the door alerted both to Ressler's arrival so Liz quickly whispered

'and respectfully Sir It would be preferable to not have Ressler present in this particular conversation'

Cooper though enraged waved Ressler off, he reacted by moving hesitantly past the glass of the office along the stairwell.

Liz felt he was waiting just off to the side of the office out of view but given that the glass was bullet proof she knew he would hear nothing.