Instant Connection

19

I'm descending the stairs to see Mike, Jakes and Charlie come in.

"Yo, Charlie, why do you waste your money on these?" Johnny asks, holding the mail.

She takes the magazine from his hands, "Because I like to know who wore it better." she taps the back of his head with the flimsy book.

I walk into the kitchen, quickly fixing a cup of coffee before turning around to head upstairs. I don't really want to be involved in any of this anymore. Mike still has barely assigned me a task, it's mostly just assisting on what everyone else is doing.

I went to HQ, hoping to get away from everyone for a little bit, but Silvo caught me.

"Hart, I was going to send out a request for you to come in, but let's just talk now. Follow me." he says, leading me towards his office.

I let out a sigh, "Could we do this another time, I was just getting something for Warren."

"I know what Mike has assigned everyone and your role is in limbo it seems, why is that?"

"I don't know, maybe ask Warren. He's headlining this show."

Silvo sighs, rubbing his forehead a little, "Look, Hart, there's been some talk and an opportunity might be opening up with your name on it."

"What're you talking about? Like leave Graceland?"

"Not permanently, unless that's what you want–"

"Silvo, what the hell are you talking about?" I snap.

"There's been talk in D.C. that Cunningham may be ready to talk about how he ran his operation for so long without anyone noticing. He only wants to talk to you. If they can't get him to talk soon, they may be asking you to go East for a bit. Is that something you're interested in?"

I thought for a moment, would I really want to see him? I mean, I risked my, Marco's and Johnny's career on him, "Yeah, I would be."

"Great. I'll let them know." he smiles.

I raise an eyebrow, "Why would you need to let them know when they haven't asked yet?"

"Uh, well, they wanted me to test the wa–"

"When am I supposed to leave?"

"Two days."

"Greaaaat. Because there's absolutely nothing going on at the house or anything." I roll my eyes.

"Warren will be notified that you are released from the case until further notice. And your room will be waiting for you when you return." he promises.

I scoff, "Yeah, it better be. And I better not find a trainee in there either, Silvo." I stand up and head out of his office. What the hell am I going to tell everyone?

I didn't tell anyone yesterday. I just couldn't, I know I agreed to go, but I thought I would get more than two days and I don't even know when I'm coming back. Oh my god, I don't know when I'm coming back...

"Hey, Mike. I need to talk to you for a minute." I say, as he rushes past me.

He turns to look at me, "Sorry, Stella. We'll talk when I get back, promise." before he rushes down the stairs.

"Charlie!" I whine.

"Yeah, baby?"

"Can we talk?"

"I'm in my room!" she shouts back.

I walk into her room to see her putting her makeup on.

"What's going on?" she asks.