Chapter 13: Grace
"Here are all bank statements, criminal records and everything else on Regina Baldini." Monica says handing over the documents to me. "Thank you." I respond and she replies saying, "Be careful G, these are dangerous people."
I smile lightly and say, "The more reason to take them down. They need to realize that their actions have consequences and that they can't escape it." She sighs and smiles before saying, "You show them who's boss. If you ever need my help, all you have to do is ask."
"Thank you", I say and pull her into a hug. "Tonight, can you please come to the house I'm staying in?" I ask. She pulls us apart and looks at me and asks, "For what?" "I have a date tonight at 6pm. I was wondering if you could help me pick out my outfit.", I say and she replies, "That's what best friends are for."
"But who's the lucky guy?" Monica asks and I respond, "It's someone you know, don't worry about it." She smirks and nods. "I'll be there at 4:30pm." We bid our goodbyes and she exits the building.
As I was about to read the documents, Donald walked in. I walked towards him and asked, "Hey. Did you get any information on Gina from Elijah?" "They haven't spoken in years. We got nothing.", Donald says.
"It's okay. We'll find a way like we always do.", I reassure him. He nods but I can see doubt on his face. "Hey, my source gave us all the documents on Gina Baldini. Everything she's spent her money on, where she gotitand more.", I say and he nods before speaking. "Alright, read through it. Let's find out where she works and let's visit. We can't arrest without evidence. I'll see if Theo can access and block her bank accounts." He stands up and leaves the office.
I began to look through the bank statements and immediatelynoticed something. I run up to Theo's cubicle. I stop in front of Donald, Grace and Theo and say, "Donald. Grace. You said Elijah hadn't seen Regina in years and had been away for a few months in Madrid. Well guess who just got back from Madrid a month ago, Regina. She works at a convenience store, probably as a cover-up for her real job."
"There's something Elijah isn't saying because the airport's camera caught them boarding the plane together." Theo stated pulling up CCTV footage of them boarding the plane for take off.
"Theodore, can you also look up footage of when they left the airport in Madrid?" Rachel asks and Theo pulls some strings and in a matter of minutes, his computer screen shows footage of Elijah and Regina entering separate vehicles.
"Zoom in on their number plates." Donald says and when Theo does as Don instructs, I take a picture of it. "I'll look into the plates and see if it's registered. The person I know will need at least a day.", I say and they all nod.
Rachel continues, "Donald and I will meet Elijah again tomorrow." I cut in, "Mind if I join you guys?" "No, not at all", Donald says and Rachel nods in agreement.
We close for the day and Donald drops me off at home. "I'll pick you up for our date. I'll be here at 6", he says with a smile on his face and I nod before saying, "Thank you." We bid our goodbyes and I head up to the door to see Monica already sitting at my doorstep.
"Monica, I said 4:30pm", I say, opening my door and inviting her in. She smiles brightly, "I know but we've got to do your make-up and pick out your dress." I respond, "But that's going to take an hour at the maximum."
"I love you and all but you can be very picky", Monica remarks sheepishly as I playfully glare at her. Her eyes flick around the room and she says in awe, "This place is amazing." I responded, "I know right. Too bad it's only for a while."
Monica responds, "Or you could just become a full time agent. I'm sure the Captain would be happy about that, wouldn't he?" I nod and respond, "I'm just not sure if that's what I want for myself."
"What do you mean? You love it don't you?" Monica asks, and I sigh before saying, "I do. I do but I have a life outside the agency. I would like to travel the world, get married, have kids. I don't want my kids to worry about whether their mum will get home or not. I don't want my kids to worry about thinking each day they spend with their mum could be the last time they ever get to see her. I would like to live a normal life and I would like it for my kids as well."
I sit on the couch and Monica seats beside me. "It's okay to feel like this. I feel that way at times but then I remember why I decided to venture into this line of work which is to give others a chance to live a normal life without having to worry about their families dying or getting kidnapped. You just have to remember why you got into this job in the first place.", she says reassuringly with a warm smile on her face.
I nod and chuckle before saying, "You're really proficient at these pep talks." "I should charge you for every pep talk I give to you. I'd be rich in a week if I did", she adds amusingly and we both laugh. "Now let's get you ready for your special day." she says.
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