Linus got off his jet at the private airstrip in Portland, a car was waiting to take him to the house he was renting. His highly trained team had found the Spencers, he was looking forward to all the plans he had for them. He looked forward most to watching the pain on Eliot's face as he took the two people he loved the most from him.

Settling back in the car, everything was in place, it was just a waiting came now.

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Mack was laying on the exam table, Eliot was by her side, she was going to have an ultrasound, Dr. Telford wanted to make sure everything looked okay, since this was her first appointment with him. She was excited for Eliot, because this would be the first time, he'd get to see his son. The ultrasound tech walked in, and prepared to start, she moved the wand over Mack's stomach.

The whomp, whomp sound of the baby's heart beat filled the room, Eliot reached for his wife's hand. The tech let out a laugh pausing the wand. "No doubt, it's defiantly a boy. He's proudly displaying his manhood." Mack and Eliot look at the screen, you could see baby Spencer was a boy.

"That's my boy!" Eliot declared proudly, puffing out his chest. Mack let out a laugh, slapping at his chest, he leaned over kissing her. "I love you."

"I love you too." She smiled up at him. The tech printed out some pictures handing them to Eliot. She wiped the gel off Mack's stomach, helping her sit up. Mack readjusted her clothing, sliding off the table.

"I'll send the video to Dr. Telford, if you want to go to his office."

"Thank you." Mack smiled at the tech, as she and Eliot left the radiology department and walked down the hall to Dr. Telford's office and checked in. After an exam, Mack and baby Spencer were both very healthy.

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Mack leaned her head against the seat, relaxing on the drive back from the doctor's appointment. Eliot's hand was covering hers, she glanced over at him smiling. "What are you thinking about beautiful?"

"Just wondering if you're going to be in the delivery room with me or pacing the waiting room with Hardison and my brother. I mean, you're one of the strongest and bravest men I know, but can you handle your wife in labor?

He let out a chuckle, bringing her hand to his lips. "I'm going to be at your side in the delivery room, as you bring our son into the world." Pulling up behind the Brew Pub, Mack eased herself out of the car. Eliot's hand was at the small of her back, guiding her inside.

"We still need to decide on a name for the little guy."

"I know, we still have two months."

"They'll go by fast..." He leaned down kissing her, before they stepped inside.

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"No, way! I'm not putting my wife and unborn son in danger. She can feed Sophie what needs to be said through the coms. There's no way, Mack is going to do this job."

"She won't be in danger Eliot, you'll be right there with her." Nate said, looking at his brother-in-law. Eliot grabbed him, shoving him against the wall, glaring at him.

"You're not hearing me? I just got them back, I'm not risking it!" Eliot glanced over at the couch, seeing Mack sleeping. A smile spread over his face, he knew if she was awake, she'd want to help. It was a chance to shake up a health insurance company, that was refusing to cover everyday procedures and tests, claiming they were unnecessary.

The part she was to play, might be safe, but he wasn't going to risk it. "Let's at least ask her."

Eliot was trying to control his temper, Sophie spoke up. "Nate, the stress isn't good for her or the baby. She can feed me the information over the coms. I want her safe in the van."

"Fine, you and Mack work it out." Eliot relaxed, going to sit down beside his wife. He ran his hand along her leg, watching her sleeping face. He grinned as he watched her stomach move from his son moving around. Placing his hand on Mack's stomach, he felt a good solid kick. Mack opened her eyes, smiled at him.

"Going to be a little hitter, like his daddy!"

"Let's go home." He pulled Mack up from the couch, leading her through the restaurant, grabbing their to go order. They were going to spend a quiet night at home, doing some on line shopping for the nursery.

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Linus sat in The Brew Pub, taking notes and just watching the comings and goings. He inhaled sharply when saw Eliot and his pregnant wife leaving. He nodded and one of his men followed them out. He needed to find out about the entire team of people that Eliot had associated himself with. He wondered how hard they'd look if he disappeared, he knew that one of the men was his brother-in-law.

He needed to make sure there was some sort of split in that relationship.

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"Stay behind me!" Eliot said in a whisper, as he handed Mack the bags of food. He whirled around, grabbing the man that was following them, throwing him against the wall. "Why are you following us?"

"I'm not man, I swear!" He stammered. Eliot knew better, throwing a punch, he dropped him on the ground. Grabbing Mack's hand he pulled her to the car, getting her inside.

"What's going on?" She asked, trying to keep the fear out of her voice.

"I don't know, but I swear I'm going to protect you and our son!"