Skyfall by Adele

I've drowned and dreamt this moment
So overdue I owe them

22. The Asylum

Raymond stared intently at the woman behind the one way mirror. She was completely unaware of the fact that he was watching her.

Cooper spoke quietly. "She hasn't talked to anyone since announcing that she'd only speak to you. No one can get through to her. We thought perhaps she would open up to you..."

Raymond tilted his head to the side watching as she scrutinized the window piercing him with a dull gaze.

"Yeah….well, we'll see about that." Red chuckled softly and moved towards the door. He pressed his thumb against the scanner at the door before it gave a deafening screech and unlocked.

He strode in, pushing his glasses up his nose and reviewing the notes he had on her. "I'm special agent Reddington, Quantico's head psychologist. You are Elizabeth..." He peered under a page on the folder. "Keen...and you," he pointed a finger at her. "Have asked for me. Now tell me, what's this about?" He said crossing his arms over his chest.

She watched him with amused eyes giving him a defiant glare. "You know what this is about, Red."

Raymond felt his heart drop slightly at the name, but he quickly schooled his expression and stared right back at her, giving no indication that he knew what she was talking about.

"Come now, Red. I know all about Tom. I know everything. How he was keeping tabs on you for his boss."

Raymond pulled his lips to a grim line.

"Berlin?" She prodded further. Her eyes glinted mischievously. "The psychologists say I'm crazy. He's convinced them of it. Tom has people in the hospitals. In the police. Here."

"What do you want?" He demanded.

"I can help you, Red," she said beseechingly. "And I think you can help me, with your former..connections."

"What could I possibly need your help with Miss Keen?" He laughed with mirth.

She gazed at him sadly. "Alexandra? Elsa?"

His lips twitched slightly. Nice play.

They sat, staring at each other, measuring each other up for several long moments.

"Alright," he finally said. "If we do this. We do things my way. Understood?"

She nodded. "Understood."

"If you betray my confidence in any way, rest assured I will take back what you owe me."

She nodded.

"When do we start?" She asked.

Raymond considered her words. Was he really going to revert to his old ways?

"This is gonna be a gas," he mumbled under his breath.

A/N: *cackles manically* I love it when a drabble comes together...