James & Caffrey

Chapter Twenty - James Bennett

-3rd Person-

The results of the DNA test were in and Sam, was not Sam (obviously). In fact Sam was James Bennett, Neal's father. Peter called Neal and informed him of the results, Neal quietly told Peter that Sam well James was there. Kara was finishing some paperwork the Peter rushed out of is office.

"Kara, we need to go, Neal's in trouble." That was all he needed to say for Kara to drop everything and leave with him. The two arrived at Junes and entered Neal's.

"Neal are you okay?" Kara questioned breathing heavily her hand resting on her holstered gun.

"Yeah I'm okay." He assured as Kara pulled Neal behind her slightly.

"You're James Bennett." Peter breathed

"I understand you have every reason not to trust me right now." James held up his hands in defence.

"You told us you were Sam Phelps" Peter stated

"No you assumed I was Sam Phelps. I didn't correct you." James replied

"Oh, you two are defiantly related, you do the exact same thing." Kara glanced back at her boyfriend

"Now's not the best time for I told you so, Kar." Neal retorted

"Did Ellen know that she was in contact with you and not Sam?" Kara questioned

"No." James answered

"So you lied to Ellen too." Neal responded. James looked down in shame then back up

"When I went into witsec. They sent me to Montana, alone. After about 10 years I was going nuts. They wouldn't tell me where you were. So I went back to D.C. The only one who would talk to me was Sam. He told me how he and Ellen had gotten very close to making a case against the people who framed me. But the only connection he had left with Ellen was a P.O Box in case of emergency." James explained

"And Sam gave you the P.O. Box?" Neal inquired as he moved Kara's hand away from her gun.

"He was about to retire. If Ellen reached out, he wanted someone to be able to help her. Then one day..." James reached for his back pocket and the Agents hands went to their holstered guns "This showed up." he took out some paper and dropped it on the table. Peter picked it up

"That's Ellen's e-mail."

"I was gonna tell her the truth when I got to New York. But I never got the chance." James sat back down "Listen i've been here over a month  and I got nothing. I don't even know who attacked me." The three shared a look then told him that Flynn junior was being it. James left.

"You okay?" Kara asked

"No I'm not." he pulled her into a hug

"Do you believe him?" Peter wondered

"Right now I just wanna focus on taking Flynn down." Neal replied

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-Kara-

"Kara, I want you out on the floor during the tasting." Peter told me

"But I've only just returned to desk duty. I'm not clear for the field." I replied looking up at him

"Which is why you won't be carrying. Jones will be there to, but you'll join as undercover civilian. You are there to observe and keep eyes on Neal when Flynn arrives. Let's put your relationship to the test." He answers and I sigh.

"Yes, boss." i stood "You know, you and Neal are making it hard for me to play by the book. I'll go change." I grabbed my things and went home change out of my pencil skirt and shit into a dress and heels, I undid my hair and flooded it out a bit.

Jones was doing most of the work, I  just hovered either near Elizabeth or  near Neal. I watched as it played out and was almost lost but Elizabeth saved it.

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"If helps you  can say something and I will bash his head against a wall." I state. Neal chuckles as we walk up the steps of the Burke Residence.

"Thanks." he knocked on the door and we waited. Elizabeth opened up.

"Hey." she greeted

"Hi." we replied and Neal held out the bottle of wine. "Thanks, come in." we stepped through

"Is this real or counterfeit?" she wondered

"Oh it's real I've had my fair share of counterfeit lately."  we took our seats and let the night begin. And to say it was a turbulent conversation would be an understatement.

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I ran down  the halls of the hospital. Peter was on the phone with Neal, Diana and I when he got into an accident.

"Elizabeth! How is he? I'm so sorry." I pulled her into a hug

"Thank you, he's unconcious and his arm is hurt." she told us " Oh the EMTs gave me this they were in the car with him."

"Thanks." I nod

"How are you doing?" Neal asked

"Um Kara, Diana can I talk with Neal alone." I nod which was code for I'm going off book on Peter's behalf.

"We'll take this back to the Beureu. Let's go." Diana and I left the two alone. We got back in the car

"Son of a bitch." I yell hitting the dashboard

"Kara." Diana called

"I know. i know." I took a deep breath and turn to her "We need to get back."

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Rolling with the punches. Edwards stayed loyal to Pratt, who kicked him to the curb and then has Hughes fired. We watched as he left his office for the last time. All of the teem stood watching him go. Just before he went he turned around

"No, one could ever ask for a better team, than I've found in you."

"thank you sir." he turned around

"Sir!" I called out and he turned back "I know its the Beauru but, uh. Attention!" I call

"All Salute!" we did he gave an appreciative smile and then walked out. we lowed from the salute. We saw Neal talking with Hughes then he came in to converse with Peter. When Peter was finished I walked up to him.

"I know what Elizabeth asked you to do." I folded my arms and he tried to deny it "Don't bother. How can I help." his eyebrows furrowed

"Pratt is dangerous."

"He hurt you and he hurt Peter. That's unacceptable. Now I'm gonna help in anyway I can. Price tag be damned. And I'm on your side, we protect Peter. Okay?" He nodded and I went back to my desk

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Neal, Mozzie and I were looking for the skyline that fit Ellen's key to the box. We had another one that was a dead end and we were waiting for mozzie to pick us up

"Is it me or is this giving you vibes of searching for the music box?" I question Neal "I know I wasn't there but this is what I imagine it to be like."

"The similarities haven't gone unnoticed, no." Mozzie arrived and we got in. We were going through dead ends and decided to try a place in Brooklyn. But during our ride Mozzie went crazy because apparently the cab that was next to us has the same credentials as him. He ignored five reds before we got pulled over.

"Seriously Mozzie, your an Idiot." I huff at him "I'll deal with this." I went to talk to the officers.

"They're letting you off with a fine, which you will pay or so help me I will put your name and face on every governments site I can." I point at him

"But.."

"No buts Hal Hopper." I snark at him "Now take a chill pill and walk me through your one and probably only legit way of business. Neal call Peter."