Chapter 2
Emily arrives at Quantico. She presses the buttons to the sixth floor and the elevator opens.
She steps inside and quickly glances around, spotting a vividly dressed Penelope. She is greeted with a warm smile from Garcia.
"Well hello there, my very lovely lady. How are you doing?" Garcia asked, hugging Emily.
"I'm doing very well, thank you." Returning the hug.
They walk towards the lounge where they see JJ preparing a coffee.
"I see you are preparing your magical potion to help you get through today," says Garcia smiling.
"Yes, without this I don't think I could make it," pointing at her mug while leaning against the counter.
"You aren't the only one. Dani uses iced coffee to wake her up. That kid will end up having caffeine in her bloodstream." Emily says, shaking her head.
"It's just the life of a non-morning person. How is my sweet pumpkin by the way?" Garcia asked.
"She is doing pretty well. Today is her first day in high school." Emily told both ladies. "She wasn't fond of waking up early today."
"She isn't the only one," Penelope told her.
"Ooo, that sounds interesting. What school is she going to?" JJ asked, taking a sip of her coffee.
"It's the best of the best for her. She deserves everything. Some private high school around here?" asked Garcia.
"Even though I did want her to attend a private school, Dani insisted on attending a public one. It's a really good school though. They have really good programs and it's nearby." Emily responds.
The truth is, she wanted Dani to attend a private school. She even had a few choices in mind for her to go. However, Dani told her that she didn't need to attend a private one.
She told Emily that she would feel more comfortable if she attended public school.
Emily understood this. Dani grew up in reduced circumstances. Moving in with Emily came as a culture shock to her. A new environment that she was not used to living in.
Emily knows Dani still isn't completely adjusted to her new way of living but Emily is willing to be patient with her. She wanted Dani to feel good and not pressured.
Emily believes that another reason why Dani doesn't want to attend a private school is that Dani believes that she isn't worth being at that level.
The woman has tried to show her that Dani is worth a lot, but Dani doesn't feel that way. She hopes that one day Dani gives herself the self-worth that she needs.
"As long as she is happy in that school, everything will roll smoothly," Garcia states.
"I bet she already has a lot of boys looking to be near her," she says, giving Emily a wink.
"Oh God, please no," Emily says shaking her head.
"Please, I am dreading for that day to happen."
She did truly dread the day Dani walked inside the house presenting her boyfriend. No boy was ever going to be good enough for her daughter.
"Only a matter of time, Mama Bear," Garcia responds, nudging Emily's shoulder.
"You don't have to worry so much Em. Once the boys find out that Dani's mom is an FBI agent with a gun, they would most likely back out," JJ says with a chuckle.
"And knowing you. Just look at them with a stern face and they will run out."
The three agents laugh as they head out of the lounge. Any boy who would want to get close to Dani would have to brace themselves for the FBI mom.
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Back at the school, Dani is sitting next to her friends during lunch.
"Ughhhh, why did summer have to end so fast?" Emma asked. "I barely have the energy to get through today," resting her hands on the table.
"I know, I want to go back to the beach and watch the hot babes pass by," James states.
"Okay there you weirdo, you need to calm down," Dani chuckles. "I'm just glad I know someone in every class."
"Honestly, same," says Amelia.
"As long as I don't have classes with them, I'm good." pointing at a table filled with a mix of male and female freshmen. They are known for causing chaos and picking up fights.
"Someone needs to put them in their place."
"If they ever come towards us, we place James and Dani on the front line of defense," Emma says.
"Hey, why us?" asked James.
"Because you play football and because Dani knows how to defend herself," says Emma looking at Dani.
"Wait a second. One, what is James going to do? Throw a football at them. Two, I wouldn't waste my breath on those people. They are just a bunch of narcissistic assclowns who love attention," Dani says, taking a bite at her pizza.
"Assclowns?" Ema asked with a chuckle. "Where the heck did you get that expression?"
"Just from a cool Italian man," Dani said, referencing David as the person who taught her the funny insult.
"Besides, just use one of your strong ass perfume and spray it in their eyes," James says chuckling.
"But it is not as strong as your smell after practice," says Amelia pinching her nose. The whole table started laughing and enjoyed the rest of their lunch.
Ding
The bell rings for dismissal, a sound that all students love to hear at the end of the day. Dani packed up her books and stepped out of the classroom, happy that school was over.
She liked school for the most part. She wasn't exactly an all straight A's student but she tried her best to get the highest grades possible.
She was just used to her summer routine, something that didn't involve waking up early and staying inside a building for hours.
She grabs her book bag out of her locker and waits for Emma. They both walk together heading back home.
"I feel pretty confident about passing every class except for French. I should have taken Spanish instead," says Emma.
"You would have been a great asset in that class."
Dani chuckles.
"Si, yo te hubiera ayudado mucho. But, we get to suffer together."
"That sounds lovely," Emma replies.
They continue to walk back home talking about their day and eventually arrive at Dani's place.
"You have arrived at your destination, my friend."
"Muchas gracias, señorita," Dani says with a smile.
They both hug and Dani enters the building. She leaves her bookbag on the couch while she fetches a quick snack.
As promised, she dialed Emily. After a few rings, she answers.
"Hey Honey, how was your day?" Emily asked while sitting in her office.
"It was good. Feels great to be back in prison," Dani murmurs while taking out a soda can from the fridge.
Emily chuckles. "Did you eat something?"
"Yes. These potato chips should do the trick."
"No. I meant actual food. Real food." Emily says, bringing out her motherly side.
"Well, I consider food anything that you can eat and drink as long as your stomach can digest it." The teen replies.
"You smarty pants," Emily responds smiling.
She loves Dani's humor. It makes her work time fly by.
"I will be out in two hours. Finish any homework you have so we can eat dinner together. Esta Bien?"
"Si, Si. Don't worry."
"Okay, see you later."
"Bye."
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Emily and the rest of the team finish their paperwork for the day. It was a calm day, with most of the team catching up on paperwork without them having to travel.
They all packed up and said their goodbyes. Emily was the last one to leave. She packs up and heads home.
She arrives and opens the door. The woman takes off her shoes and hangs her coat. She first heads out towards her office, settling her files on her desk.
She then walks towards the living room where she sees Dani cleaning her guitar while listening to music with her earbuds.
"Hey, you. What are you doing?" Emily asks, taking a seat on the couch.
Dani looks up and smiles.
"Cleaning this up. How was work?" Dani says, placing the guitar back on its stand and taking off her headphones.
"Quiet and calm, which is rare. Lots of paperwork though."
"Eww. Your job has two opposite ends. Either you travel and don't have time to sit to find the killer or you stay in your office and all you do is sit."
"The life of an agent," Emily says winking at Dani.
"So, Dinner?" The agent gets up and Dani follows behind her.
They agreed on pasta so they got everything ready. When they were done cooking, Emily took out two plates while Dani got the cups. They both sat down and started to eat.
"So, how are your classes? Any interesting one?" Emily asked.
"They look good for the most part. Except for French. Emma was right, I should have taken Spanish."
"What do you mean? You already know Spanish," Emily says, taking a sip of water.
"Exactly. I would have crushed it," said Dani with a smile.
"Well, if you need any help in that class, I would be glad to," Emily tells her.
"Oh yeah. I forgot that you speak French! How much would you charge per assignment?" Giving Emily a smirk.
Emily gives a small chuckle. "In your dreams."
"Aww. C'mon agent, there has to be something I can bribe you with," she said with her brows raised.
"Nope. Not with me. Sorry, sweetie."
Dani frowns.
"I ain't giving up so easily. I will find your weakness," Dani said with determination. Emily chuckles.
The two of them finished eating and were cleaning up.
"I got a call today from Ms. Jones. She wants to meet up with us to check in," Emily says, washing the dishes.
"Oh great. She is probably going to ask me a whole bunch of questions," Dani responds rolling her eyes.
She never liked the social workers she had. Dani believed that they were two-faced people. This thought was because of personal experience.
"I know it gets tiring, but just hang in there," Emily says, giving her a hopeful smile.
They both get ready for bed. Emily is finishing brushing her teeth while Dani is preparing her stuff for school.
Emily enters Dani's room. Dani is wearing an oversized shirt with pajama shorts. Dani hated wearing pants when she slept.
"You ready to sleep?" Emily questions
"Yep. I don't feel like going to school in a zombie state."
"I agree with that," Emily says.
She walks towards Dani and gives her a small kiss on her temple.
"Goodnight, love."
"Goodnight, Em."