Invisible String

Preparation

"Madani?"

"Matt, how's it going?"

"Alright. I've got something." Dinah holds her breath momentarily. "Me and Jules think we've located Wilson Fisk's main base." Dinah exhales. "Wow Murdock. I'm... I'm impressed."

"You know it can be really easy to find out information when you work for yourself." Dinah rolls her eyes. "Okayy Matthew I'm hanging up now- "

"Wait! Dinah! Wait!"

"You gonna stop gloating?" Dinah snipes smugly.

"Yes, I need your help." Pause. "Go on."

"I need a submarine. And wait, before you say anything, I wouldn't be asking for something like this unless it was absolutely necessary." Dinah sighs. "Do I even wanna know why?

"Honestly, I think you'd be a lot safer if you didn't..."

"Come on Matt if you need help. -"

"Dinah, Dinah its okay. Just trust me." She sighs and ponders over his words for a few seconds. "Fine. I'll make a few calls, see what I can do."

"Thanks Dinah, I really appreciate it."

"That's two favors now Murdock, I'll be checking mine in soon...Daredevil" Matt laughs. "Ohh, so you figured it out."

"Don't underestimate me Matthew, they don't call me the special agent in charge for nothing." Matt smiles to himself. "I'll keep that in mind."

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Jules walks briskly walks down the streets of New York. She's dressed in black jeans, hoodie, donning a black leather jacket, cap, and sunglasses. Jules feels renewed. Like she'd exfoliated every inch of her body. In the past she had thought that sleeping with Matt would change everything, but it has only seemed to draw them even closer together. She was still reveling in his words. "That's right Jules Ward. I love you." Replaying the moment like an infinite record player. She can't believe it. Falling in love with Matt Murdock.

She turns left into an obscured alleyway. She checks her phone. This is where her and Jessica have agreed to meet. "Jess?" She calls out into the dingy littered space. Jules hears some scuffling then see's Jessica Jones emerge from behind a trash bin. She runs forwards and wraps her arms round her in a constricting hug. Jessica, not a fan of physical touch, can feel herself protesting. However, she slightly starts to relax into it, the full-fledged emotions of missing her best friend flood her system all at once. Jules pulls away a nostalgic expression on her face, her eyes just slightly watery. "Shit Jess. I've missed you so damn much." Jessica pats her on the shoulder. "Aww come on, don't get all sentimental on me."

"But I have to admit, I've missed you too. Also, I can barely keep the apartment clean without you." Jules laughs. "It's weird. I feel really popular at the moment. Fucking S.H.I.E.L.D and the F.B.I have been breathing down my back." Jules smiles. "Thanks for lying for me." Jessica points a finger at her. "J, it's not lying just leaving out certain bits of information." Jessica winks at her.

"Anyways, how's my old buddy Matt Murdock? He still serious and grumpy?" Jessica was one of the few people who knew about Matt's other identity. They had occasionally worked together to solve crimes cross the city.

Jules feels the blood rush to her face. "Umm...Err...Yeah. He's doing good." Jess narrows her eyes at her. "You're fucking him, aren't you?"

"Jess!"

"Ohh what! it's obvious, I am a PI for a living. I knew eventually you both would get your heads out of your asses and get together." Jules feels the laughter building in her chest. "I'll take that as a 'Jules, I'm so happy for you!" Jessica rolls her eyes. "Whatever, you know I'm right." She wipes her hands on her jeans. "Once second."

Jessica goes behind a trash can and picks up a medium sized brown duffel back with pockets along the side. She hands it to Jules. "I packed some of your clothes and basics, plus the equipment you're gonna need." Jules smiles. "Thanks, Jess." Jessica grins at her. "Go get those sons of a bitches."

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Jules is in the shower and Matt is just about to get into his Daredevil suit when he hears several urgent knocks at the door. He frowns. Who could that be? He doesn't get many visitors. "Matt, can we talk." Foggy. Matt presumes from the tone of his voice that he's calmer than the other door. He opens the door. Foggy timidly step in, wearing an apologetic expression on his face. "Hey Fog."

"Hi Matt."

"I just wanted to- "They laugh awkwardly as they accidentally speak over each other. "You go first." Matt says." Foggy nods. "I know you're still going after Fisk and Jameson. I know I can't control you. I definitely can't stop you." He stops talking for a few seconds, mulling over his next words. "But the fact is Matt. You're my best friend. I don't want to give up on you when you need someone to believe in you most."

"I also want to apologize about what I said about Jules. I was trying to look out for you. However, reflecting on it I did come across a bit harsh. I want you to be happy Matt. If she makes you happy, then I support that." Matt hugs his friend. "Thank you Foggy. Really."

"I'm sorry I've been so shit lately. You and Karen deserve better. When this is all over, I'll be right back where I belong. At Nelson and Murdock."

"Avocados at law." Foggy chimes in.

"Yeah, exactly!" Matt chuckles.

"I also thought about what you said. I do put people before myself, I know I do. But i'm trying to work on it."

"I haven't been showing it in the best way lately." Matt grunts and scratches the back of his neck. "I need you Foggy. I just wanted to tell you that." Foggy enthusiastically pasts him on the back. "Hey, I need you to man, what is Nelson without Murdock?"

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Matt and Jules stand together in an isolated area by the docks, the meeting place that Dinah had suggested. Matt is dressed in his suit and Jules is in all black. They stand folded into one another holding hands, soaking up the moments they had left together before they executed the first half of their plan. Matt kisses her temple. "She'll only be a few minutes.

As expected, not long later Agent Madani pulls up in a sleek black BMW. She steps out and makes her way over to the couple. Jules sticks out her hand. "Agent Madani, it's nice to finally meet you, though I wish it was in better circumstances." She ignores Jules hand and hugs her. "What you guys are doing is phenomenal." She pulls away. "And please, call me Dinah. I think we're way past exchanging pleasantries." Dinah hugs Matt. "Okay follow me."

They walkfurther down the docks to another secluded area. Dinah removes a phone from herpocket and presses a button. A whirring sound comes from the depth of the waterand slowly a small submarine bubbles up from the water. "I wanted to get something small enough that my superiors won't notice it's missing, but something to accommodate the two of you. The gps is updated, its got full power and the propellers are working well." Matt pats her on the shoulder. "Dinah, I can't even see it, but I can tell. It's perfect."