Since Ellen's death, things have been complicated. Neal wanted to know more about his Dad and unfortunately his main person for information was dead. We attended her funeral and as yet to be determined Sam a undercover cop who Ellen trusted could have also been there. But after knowing Neal fully for two years as a person. I know that not everything is easy and when things get hard and Neal wants answers he will fall back into old ways which means keeping secrets and playing duo lone wolf with Mozzie. I stepped into Peter's office

"You owe Diana a TB shot, we chased down a garbage truck five miles to get this and she went dumpster diving. All we could find was a receipt from the hotel where Neal was spotted. Room was paid for by a Samuel Phelps. I asked around on the down low." I informed him handing over the file.

"Some addresses in and around D.C. A meter credit history, library card. No other photo's?"

"Only the one you took. Is this another situation, where we know he's up to something but being the caring and cautions Girlfriend and Second Best Friend/ FBI Agents. We're keeping everyone close to the line to get the answers needed?" I fold my arms

"Yes."

"Neal hasn't said much. Only that his Dad was a undercover cop and some things went down that he, his Mom and Ellen were in witsec. Is this Sam a problem?"

"I don't know."

"Peter, we just got him back from Kramer's damage. What happens if this turns out to be someone else dead set on his rehabilitation. Cause we both know he's not the same Caffrey you arrested 6 years ago."

"i know. I know. look between us he's okay. We just have to make sure he doesn't cross a line again. Or that we get dragged with him."  he sighed

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I arrived home to grab some lunch and when I got there Mozzie was waiting for me.

"Jeez Mozz, make yourself at home. It's not like this place belongs to a Federal Agent. Oh wait it does." I spoke

"It's about Neal, and since you two are dating again you now take precedence of who I come to about my worries." he explained as I went into the kitchen and started making a sandwich.

"What about Neal, has you so worried you had to use your back up code to gain access to my home?" I question

"Neal got a betamax from the Marshall's that was left by Ellen. He wants to watch this with his new buddy Sam, and Sam alone."

"Are you talking about Sam Phleps who was supposed to be Ellen's contact?" he nodded "Peter and I have started a low key thin file off the record. You think he's shady?"

"Without a doubt. I haven't met him but something's bad and Neal's getting caught up in it. Kara we need to do something!" he stressed

"Like what, we have nothing and Neal is on the fence because Peter and I just got back to normal after the Keller and the escape. He's too worried about jeopardising us. Phelps is clean."

"Is that the file?" he pointed to the one I brought home

"No, it's not. Look Mozzie, just let me touch base with Peter. Between the three of us we should have it handled." I sigh "Wait there, i need to return something." I left the kitchen and grabbed the audio books Mozzie gave to me.

"Thanks for these, your voice is grating but the sentiment and time passing was there."

" I will be going." he took the CDs and scurried off

"Strange little guy." I mumble.

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We all congregated to Peters after Alex managed to get away with yet another crime and screwing over Neal once more. Neal had decided against watching the video with Sam and watched it with. Mozzie, Peter,  and I. Peter and Mozzie were arguing.

"Boys behave or i will ground you both." Made a quick trip to the toilet

"Kara, hurry up!" Mozzie called

"I'm coming!" I came back down "you would have complained if i wanted to go mid watching." I sat down next to Neal and grabbed his hand . Mozzie pressed play. It was static for a moment before a woman posed up and sat down

"That's the Ellen I grew up with." Neal smiled fondly clutching onto my hand

"She was a looker." Mozzie commented

"Mozzie, Inappropriate." I scolded and ellen made a sigh

"Neal. it maybe a while before you get to see this. So I'll just start from the beginning. I was was your fathers Partner in the Washington D.C Metro police department. I uh....I'm still trying to make sense of this week this year  really. I'm making this tape hoping this finds it's way to you. In case you don't get to see me or your father again. That's the first time I've said that out loud. By now, I assume you know that your fathers been accused of a very serious crime. He told me he was innocent and I believed him. I've worked with him a long time. He's no killer Neal. The man I know can't be. After he was arrested your Dad told me that our department is filled with dirty cops and they set him up. So i've spent the past year running down leads trying to back up his story. And he's right about one thing, there is dirty cops and a lot of them. Did they set him up? i thought maybe they had. And then yesterday your father confessed to the murder. I tried to talk to him. But all anyone will tell me is that he turned states evidence. And you your Mom and I are going into witness protection." she lifted up a box.

"All the information I've found out since James' arrest. Only me your father,  and one other cop know about it. The other cop, I'm not gonna tell you  his name for his own safety. He works undercover and he's a good man. I'm gonna keep this box safe. And Neal if you need it. They key inside this locket will lead you too it."

"That means the key..." I shushed Mozzie

"The Marshall's are shipping us out soon. I've requested to be near you and your Mom and they say there's a good chance given the circumstances . Know this I will do everything I can to keep you safe. Goodbye Neal. Until we meet again." she ended the recording. Neal stood up and walked out.

"I'll talk to him." Peter says following him out

"Why is he going, you..." mOZZIE Started

"Mozz, bad timing. just give them a moment." I say and wait. It felt like a really long time.

"Kara, come here for a sec!" Peter called and I pulled a uh-oh face. But stood and walked outside two the men.

"Yeah." I went to Neal and slipped my arms around his waist. he wraps his arm around me

"We make a pact. The three of us will not discuss this. The tape, the key, the locket with anyone. Not even Sam." Peter stated

"Or Diana or Jones." Neal added. Peter nodded and held out his hand. The three of us shook hands