James & Caffrey

Chapter Forty - Keller = Informant

"Matthew Keller is working as an criminal informant for Interpol. I've reached out to them but the've denied any knowledge of the operation." Peter started

"Well, we did some digging. Chances are Interpol are using a RIFD tracking chip" I informed Peter

"If we get close to Keller, we can pinpoint his signal and track him too." Jones added

"All the members of the Panthers are scanned on arrival he's never set it off." Neal commented

"Which means they're setting the chip on and off." Peter theorised  sitting forward in his chair.

"Which means there's someone at the switch." Jones thought

"Keller has a handler." Neal and I breathed. He looked back at me with a small smile and I gave him a wink.

"And if Keller is off leash, it must mean he's close by." Peter continued

"We'll set up surveillance within a few blocks of the meet location, see who else is watching" I confirm noting it down

"Excellent. While you're meeting with the Panthers. We'll say hi to whoever was dumb enough to let Keller out of Prison." He stood up and left

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Peter and I were running surveillance from his car during the meet up. I took out my camera

"Congratulation by the way. Daddy to be." I comment then look back with a smile "Almost welcome to the club." he chuckled

"Thanks. Don't bother with that. We're already set up." he adjusted his go pro attached to the dash board then connected it to the car.

"It's gonna take a while to run facial recognition on everyone and cross check them against Interpol database." I state putting away my camera

"If Keller's Handler is undercover, he won't be in it. We'll do it the old fashioned way." he synced it up to his phone.

"Shoot pictures now and match them up later. So how far along is Elizabeth?" I wonder

"Still in her first trimester."

"Well she's doing well. It's to early for anything yet though." he replied and we watched Neal meet up with Keller "How are you feeling now that Keller's back?" he asked

"I have more important things to be worrying about. But it's safe to say I never go anywhere without my Badge and gun as well as safety earmuffs for Thea which will probably not be used in an emergency. They're on the move." I answer

"No time to collect photographs we'll have to do it by memory"we got out of the car and followed them by foot. I watch as the two talk as they make their way to a farmers market.

"Figures the only way he does the shopping is if it's for a job. Charming." I comment. Neal heads his jacket and tie to talk to a blonde.

"Flirting."

"Doesn't count, we have this thing that if its for a case, it's fine. If not then..." I trail off then we split up and keep an eye out.

"Anything."

"Actually, there is a guy at the cafe. Don't know about you but that instinct is hammering." I comment as we walk past each other

"I'll go talk to him you keep an eye on your man." I chuckle and make my way around. Neal and her were talking and then he stepped away only for Keller to talk to her and then Neal to be her knight in shining armour. He then walked her back to a office building. When Peter pulled up.

"I'm dropping you off. I've met Keller's handler and we're going to talk but you are staying as far away from Keller as possible." He pulled away

"Afraid I might shoot him? Good choice." I retort He takes me back home and then leaves. I relieve the babysitter. I decided to go see Elizabeth. Now I was at her place and she was cradling Thea.

"You got one of these too huh? I tell you When mozzie brought it over I thought he had grown another head." she laughed

"Well it is the most unique gift  I've gotten so far." She replied

"Speaking of gifts. Here's mine to you. Well to you and Peter."  I pushed over some books and she looked over them

"We're pregnant, now what? How to not screw up motherhood, how to not screw up fatherhood. You're supposed to come and cheer me up right.?" I grinned

"I am here to cheer you up because as hard as it was being pregnant and having her and oh lord was it hard we're both lucky in the fact we have men willing to stick around. And yes Neal was willing even if he had no choice. And now Thea is slowly becoming Daddy's little girl." I smile softly

"I know but will he be here when I'm trying to get the baby's fever down? Will he be there for the parent teacher conferences  or will I be by myself?" she thought looking down at the little girl in her arms "I mean Kara, don't get me wrong I know Peter is going to love being a Dad, but his job is very demanding."

"I know and your concern are likely split into two, hormones and none hormones. It will probably take him time to get into the swing of things but he will learn to juggle. Peter will dedicate himself just like he did to be the FBI. A baby changes everything just don't let it change what's between the two of you." I advise her

"Yeah. How do you do it?" and I thought about it

"I don't know actually. I wish I could tell you." I scowl slightly

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"Kara, can you come here!" Neal calls from the kitchen and I enter to see Mozzie already there and Neal sliding a plate forward "Can you be my taste tester"

"Oh fancy." I take the knife and fork and dug in. having the first bite I melted "That's so good. You should do this more often."

"Here let me try." Mozzie went for the plate but I dragged it away

"No, my husband, my food. Get your own." I took it away to the dining table

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During lunch I had gotten a call from the babysitter that Thea had a high temperature again.

"Jones, Diana. I need to go. Keep looking into atlas tech and coordinate with the others. Thea's got a high temp and i have to take over."

"You got it." I  rushed out and back home. Thea was beside herself that she only seemed to settle when I got home and managed to give her, her medicine. I ended up passed out with her on my chest and me laying in bed when Neal woke me up.

"Kara." I groaned

"What time is it?" I yanked coming back to reality

"Late Afternoon." I sat up still holding onto  our daughter

"I need your help. I need to be a bad date to a girl who is gonna realise she's getting conned." he told me and my mouth opened and shut for a moment.

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I watched as Neal took ever letting me rest. He had Thea while he was talking with Mozzie and I went to bed and slept. I woke up refreshed and Neal was the one worn out. He was passed out and I took Thea back.

Later on after Neal woke up he went out and when he came back I knew something was wrong

"Neal?" i ask and he sat down with his head in his hands "What's wrong?" he looked up with a frightened look.