Promise - Kate Bishop

5.3 - Misunderstandings

"We're gonna need you to come in and answer some questions," was the first thing both Kate and Jaisn heard after exiting the elevator in the morning.

"I promise you this is all a big misunderstanding," Jack tried to persuade, Kate looking at him wide-eyed. "I've never worked a day in my life."

"We have some tax records that will beg to differ," An officer spoke.

"I'm telling you, the only Sloan I've ever known was this woman I dated in Palm Beach and she was an absolute nightmare." Jack said, shaking his head.

Kate walked over to her mom and gave her a hug, "I'm so sorry, Mom."

"I looked into it, honey, and you were right," Eleanor said sadly.

"I don't blame you for calling the police, darling. I would've done exactly the same thing." Jack said, sympathetically. "I've obviously been framed. I'll clear all this up and be back in a jiffy for your Christmas party, you'll see."

Jasin looked from where Jack was being walked out, to where Eleanor was hugging Kate.

She's hiding something, Loki concluded.

"That's something we both agree on, my friend." Jasin thought, walking to the elevator.

"Jasin, where are you going?" Kate asked, releasing her mother.

"I have an old friend I need to meet up with," Jasin answered, sending a look to Kate, who nodded.

"Oh, okay. Have fun, darling." She said, giving Jasin a quick peck on the cheek.

"I will. Stay safe." Jasin said, kissing Kate's temple and stepping into the elevator. "Eleanor."

"Jasin," The older female nodded.

-Skip-

"Natasha.. I really need to talk to you right now. You were always the bravest of us all, weren't you?" The male questioned. "Loyal, stubborn. You always had to win, didn't you?"

"And for a stupid orange rock." Jasin's voice rang out in his head, causing him to look around,but sigh when he couldn't find her.

"I replayed that a million times in my head hoping for a different outcome." He said, voice shaking. "But I do my best everyday to earn what you gave me. I just wanna say.. Just wanna say I miss you. And I'm so sorry for what I'm about to do."

-Skip-

Hey, it's me, uh.. Listen, I know you said, 'It's over,' but it's not. Not for me. Call me back.

We need to talk about the other woman on the roof. Not Maya, no, the other one. I don't wanna say too much on the phone. Call me back.

So, the police arrested Jack, which is all pretty crazy. Would be great to discuss.

Yeah, okay, sure, I've screwed up a few times. Okay? Fine, whatever, I'm still learning. Oh shit-

Do you think I wanna do this, Clint? You think I wanna leave these messages like a crazy person? No, this is your fault.

This isn't over, Barton. I'm going to find you.

The mailbox is full and cannot accept any messages at this time.

"Kate," Jasin said through the phone, giggling slightly. "Did you really call him six times and fill his mailbox with your messages?"

"Yes. Yes, I did." Kate answered confidently. "Were you listening to me again with your super senses?"

"You bet. I have to keep an eye on you somehow when I'm not around." She said. "Look, I'm tailing Barton right now. He knows I'm near but not where I am. I'll keep you in the loop."