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“Done so soon?” I asked breathlessly.
She gave me a tight smile in response. “We need to get this sent to Bob right away. I want to look through the records and see if I can get a name and more info for the other agent, and confirm the SUV is registered to the bureau. If they are using bureau resources, then they are going to be in hot fucking water.”
“Then let’s get to it.” I stood up and offered her a hand. She took it, and I gave it a gentle squeeze.
We had evidence of a corrupt FBI office, and it was a big break for Abby. I still didn’t understand why the local field office was involved in this anyways. Weren’t agents paid well for putting their life on the line and what not? Then I almost snorted; I remembered how little I was paid to drop into combat zones.
Abby and I entered the rental and switched with Christine and Wells. We gave them a brief rundown of what we saw and strict instructions to photograph and video any other cars and people who arrived. We were now on track to build a solid case against the FBI, and we were going to need as much evidence and as many witnesses as we could get.
When we got back to the resort, Abby went straight to her room.
“I can’t access my work computer with you guys around. While I trust you, I’m going to have to make sure I keep my nose clean. If I’m going to take down a rogue faction of the FBI, then I’m going to have to make sure I’m not doing anything illegal either,” she told me.
“What about the rules you’ve broken so far?” I asked her.
“I was simply vacationing in Nassau. None of this became related to my job until I saw members of my organization actively assisting a trafficking organization. You and your friends need to remember that I in no way, shape, or form abused my power to assist you,” she said, turning deadly serious. Her eyes were fierce, and her body language was tense.
“I’ve got it. Don’t worry,” I assured her. I almost told her to calm down, but I liked having my nuts attached to my body, and I wanted to keep them that way.
She entered her room and slammed the door behind her. I had a feeling that she hoped the agency had just been lazy or this ring had just been too good to identify. I could only imagine the tight position that investigating her colleagues put her in. Not only was she going to make a case against those who were supposed to work alongside her, but she would be under heavy scrutiny for making that exact case in the first place. This had so many possible endings, and I was sure that freaked her out. She could put together a whole case for the agency, for them to bury it and fire her.
Her quick fuse seemed justified here, and I did my best to let it roll off. One thing was for sure, my team would have her back. We’d make sure the FBI knew that she did everything by the book, even if the rest of us had to blur a few lines.
I went back to my room to change into something more comfortable. Basketball shorts and a tank felt so much better than the jeans and t-shirt I had been in earlier. The island was hot, all the time.
I moved over to Guy’s room and briefed the team about what we saw.
“Do you think we should put our own case together against the agency?” Garcia asked.
“I don’t know. I’d be very hesitant to. I don’t want Abby to think we are undermining her. If anyone knows what it takes to out one of her own, it would be her. I think that’s something we have to let her take the lead on. She’s made it very clear that she’s got to be by the book. I think we just take on the trafficking ring. It helps keep her in the clear,” Jones said.
“I agree. Let’s not make this any harder on Abby. We will turn over anything directly linking FBI agents and other law enforcement directly to her for her case,” I suggested.
“Do you think she’s told Boss by now?” Jasmine asked.
“Oh, I’m sure she did. He was her mentor and the one who sent her here. She’s going to have to prepare him for this,” I answered.
“How do you think he’s going to take it?” Jasmine asked, concern taking over her facial features.
“I don’t know. I imagine better than Abby. He already had suspicions. Why do you care?” I asked.
“I have a soft spot for the old goat. He saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself,” she answered.
“Once we confirm that he knows, you can send him a very vague text to check in. How’s that?” Jones asked.
“That works, thank you.” She shot Jones a look, and I knew that she was appreciative of his understanding. I felt a pang of jealousy. I wanted that between Abby and me.
“In the meantime, let’s get ready for tonight’s watch of the compound,” Yates suggested. We all agreed.
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“Night-vision scopes?”
“Check.”
“Night-vision goggles?”
“Check.”
