It was a shock for Catherine, she thought it wasn't real that is was all a dream or something she couldn't wrap her mind around. Evan looked like his normal self but with sorrow in his eyes. He missed Cat so much over the last couple years, her smile, personality even just the way she spoke, she was so kind hearted.
"Hi" he mummered. He couldn't look her in the eye, after betraying Cat so much he felt unworthy of her even seeing him. Catherine felt completely awkward unsure of what to say. Tess came out behind her wondering what was going on. She looked at Cat then Evan, Tess froze. Evan looked confused unsure why she was here.
"Come in here Evan so we can all talk please" Cat kept her voice cool and calm not wanting to show her true emotions. When they all entered the guys looked up, Vincent's face went hard, his eyebrows furrowed with a look of anger in his eyes. Evan had cause Catherine so much pain in his eyes, he hated him a little for it.
No one knew what to say. After several minutes of silence JT spoke up "So what's the deal man?" he wanted to keep it as casual as possible before a fight broke out between Evan and Vincent.
Evan went on to explain how he was stll alive, it was pretty much the same story that David told them all but from his point of view.
"It was so surreal, I thought I was dead then when I awoke my wounded from being shot at was clean no scar or anything. I ached all over, they insisted that I helped them using my medicial skills and knowledge to counteract Muirfield but remain hidden as I was thought to be dead, I lived in an assigned house and have been monitored everyday since then. I'm sorry I couldn't get in touch and left you ridden with guilt after what happened I...I wanted to call and let you know I was alive I swear..." Evan started to get emotional, tears were threatening to drop from his eye but he kept calm, he took deep hitched breathes. He had imagined reuniting with Catherine so many times but he couldn't keep it held back. He still loved her.
"How do we know you ain't spying for Muirfield then huh?" JT had to be sure so he asked everything he could think of help confirm Evans story.
"Muirfield betrayed me, manipulated me. Made me think I was doing the right thing when in fact I was hurting the people who mattered the most to me." Through his heartbeat Vincent could tell Evan was telling the truth.
"He's telling the truth guys, we can trust him" That was a relief for Catherine she did miss him.
"Lets get started then" Evan was ready for his revenge. When it was quarter past five they finally had a hit. Callum Vernadez, was a scientist working on the beast making serum with Vanessa Chandler, he had been there since the 90s. He was living in the west coast California which had been known as a state where Muirfield had a base. Hoping that when they find him he will have answers about the rest of agents working for them were. Better yet a base in working operation. The gang notified their assigned senior agent he called himself Davis giving no first name. He called Mr Mosby informing him. Mr Mosby arrived within a few minutes.
"You're flight takes off in five hours at JFK. In this file is your tickets and passports in case you get stopped or taken. I suggest sleep on the flight and get your weapons when you arrive. We will arrange your pick up and safe house. Good luck" David Mosby gave them their documents and a nod then was back out. Everyone got their information up to date.
"Cat can we go somewhere for a bit, just us two?" Vincent held his hand out for Catherine to take and she did. They cleared to leave the building. Vincent took her towards the North Woodmere park next to the water.
"Before we go anywhere I want you to know how much I love you and I will always protect you no matter what." Vincent seemed nervous Cat couldn't guess why but she had an inkling. Vincent inclined her to sit on the bench then was bent on one knee.
"Here goes nothing, Catherine you are my epic love and I never want to lose you again. You are my gem and best friend. Being without you is like losing a part of my self. I want you forever and always with me. So...Will you marry me?" Vincent's eyes were full of love. Catherine had her hands at her mouth in shock before nodding.
"Yes! Of course. I love you so much I wouldn't have you any other way." Vincent put the ring on her and they both stood up. They kissed with so much passion and love it shouldn't be allowed. They were both so happy you wouldn't think they were about to go on a mission to hunt people down. The engagement ring was a Tiffany diamond bead set ring. It was beautiful.
When they arrived back on sight they both couldn't stop smiling.
"So?!" JT was already aware of what was happening, he looked a tad giddy. Catherine held up her right hand to show the ring which sat perfectly on her small finger. Tess jumped up when she saw and ran over to her best friend and Vincent, JT rolled over on the other hand, Evan sat quiet not wanting to move or be acknowledged he wanted them to have their private moment with their closest friends.
Tess gave Vincent a punch on his arm "Dude you kept that quiet congrats!" She was so happy for the couple, they really deserve each other she thought.
"Ouch" Vincent giggled as the punch didn't hurt him at all. "Hey you never know you might be next" He couldn't stop laughing at the look on Tess's and JT's faces it was priceless.
At 10 pm they were taking off on the flight to LAX. They all were advised to arrive seperately and be seated seperately. They flew with Virgin America and their flight took over 6 hours. They arrived arrived at 7 am in LAX, no one slept on the flight but were feeling the tiredness now. JT was off the flight first as he had to get special assistance because of his wheelchair, he could only manage to take a few steps himself so he was still recovering.
When they all got their checked bags everyone had their own separate drivers with their assigned names from their passports. It only took them 15 minutes to get to their safe house in Ladera heights. The outside looked looked nice enough for a normal home, but inside had several computers and a mobile lab out back, there was fences out back in case of nosey neighbours. There was three bedrooms upstairs and three bathrooms. In everyones bedrooms was cell phones with the numbers for the main base of WhiteLight and everyone else's numbers, along with weapons suited individually for everyone, a home gym for testing their strengths and abilities, along with clothes for different situations in case needed. They headed for bed for couples to get fresh for the day.
The team got into the car provided for them which was a Kia Borrego which had plenty of room for everyone including JT's wheelchair. There was another one as well if they had to separate to different locations. No one had really spoken to Evan it was still raw between them all he just followed them. They headed towards Norwalk which was the last known address of Callum Vernadez. They had arrived on Horst Avenue, it was a small house with no upper floors, the place seemed abandoned. Vincent and Catherine went first, Cat had her gun at the waiting.
"There's someone in here." Vincent spoke hushly no to alert the person inside. Tess had joined them while Evan took the wheel leaving JT in the back with a laptop which was provided with technology and applications he only dream of capable of tracking and hacking almost anyone in the planet.
Vincent kicked the door in first then followed by Tess and Cat. All clear in the back rooms then they reached the front bedroom. Vincent sensed someone there, but he could smell grass and lemons along with the unknown smell which was some type of hair dye. They opened the door when they all walked in there was a figure standing at the window with long brunette hair, the person was armed. She turned round.
"Hello lover boy." It was Alex, she had dyed her hair and was holding a 9mm which was pointed towards Vincent. They all stood shocked for a small second. She gave them a wicked grin, Cat's gut finally paid off. Alex was here to stop them. She had changed, she was trained now. She looked like she was ready to pounce and attack at a moments notice. Vincents claws were starting to come out just in that moment, she shot at him but it wasn't a bullet it was a tranquil. Vincents world went black.
