James & Caffrey

Chapter Twenty Eight - Families

-Kara-

My family was in town, I had asked them to give me and Neal some time alone to adjust before they descended upon New York to  visit Thea. That time was past and now My house was full. With my brothers and sisters from both sides.

"Oh she's so precious." Mom cooed as she held her granddaughter "Oh... look at that her little fingers and toes."

"So this is who you are now? FBI agent with a criminal's baby. Awesome." Kourtney drawled

"It is a mystery what Scott saw in you. Honestly it just baffles me." I retort

"Kourtney, your here to see your new niece not take cheap shots at Kara." Scott defended me

"This is why I asked you not to bring her, she's still pissed that I held my promise all those years ago. You Lost Kourt get over it." I hissed at her "

"Girls can we not start a fight in front of the baby, please" Mom sighed and we shut up

---------

Thea and I were on a walk, well going to have lunch to be exact with Elizabeth. She waited on the patio of the cafe we were meeting at.

"Hey" I gave a sigh of relief and hugged her

"Hey, how are you doing, you sounded frustrated over the phone. Hey Thea." she cooed at her. Then we sat down.

"My family's in town." I stated  "And I can't last five minutes in a room with them."

"Oh sweetie. Why don't you tell me all about it over some tea and coffee." i nodded and we ordered and Elizabeth was sweet enough to let me vent to her.

"You have an interesting family." I chuckled at her comment

"That's not the half of it. I've always felt out of place, the odd one out and it's only increased more since I left.  They're talking business deals, make up lines and production. I speak case files, suspects and warrants to obtain evidence. Not even having Thea helps because as my sister loved to point out. Her father is a convicted criminal on anklet work release with the FBI. Even my once close relationship with my Dad is now strained because she doesn't know this me and I don't know her."

"Well you know you have a family here right. Peter and I being two of them. And we speak the same language just fine."

"Thank you for letting me offload on you." I breath a sigh of relief

"Anytime. Honestly."

-----------------

I came into the living room and found Neal fast asleep on the couch cradling Thea. I covered my mouth a little then grabbed my phone and took a picture.

To- Mozzie: Please can you bring this off and frame it

From Mozzie -$50

To Mozzie: No and you know why, free of charge.

From Mozzie: Fine

-3rd person-

Neal saw that a package was left for him and he opened it. Inside was a note and frame.

Had Mozzie print. Couldn't and wouldn't resist - K

It was the picture Kara had taken and Mozzie had printed off of him and Thea. He gave a small smile and  placed it on the table near the terrace. There was a knock on the door and Neal looked back. Rebecca, the key to finding out what Hagen wants and why? He let her in and changed pleasantries and offered drinks. Rebecca looked around and noticed the newly placed picture. She was about to ask when she saw little things dotted around.