Ashes | jimmy uso AU

02: Bound by a common enemy and a web of deceit.

"Bound by a common enemy and a web of deceit. The path to trusting the person you doubt the most.

Olivia managed to pull herself off of her chair and headed to the kitchenette that was located just to the left of the bullpen. She needed a coffee. Especially if she was going to have to deal with Jimmy.

As she made it to the kitchenette she began to make her drink, Melissa approached her with a smile. Olivia turned to face the girl and pulled her in for an embrace.

"God, it's so good to have you back Liv." Melissa said, squeezing her friend gently. Olivia felt comforted by Melissa's hug.

"Thank you Lissa. Not everyone has been so accepting." Olivia said with a tight smile. Melissa let out a small laugh.

"Jimmy will be fine. You know how he can be." Melissa said.

Olivia had only worked with Jimmy for three weeks before she had been sent off for her operation, and they didn't really communicate often.

"Yeah well, I better get on the same page with him. Taking down this cartel is more important than my personal issues with Jim bob." Olivia said rolling her eyes. "Anyway, how's things with you? Are you still with Damien?"

"Yeah, we're actually heading out with Mani and Roman tonight. You should come!" Melissa said. Olivia slightly scrunched her nose.

"And be a fifth wheel?" Olivia asked with a smirk. Melissa slapped Olivia lightly on the arm.

"Please, if anyone is going to be a fifth wheel, it's my husband." Melissa joked. Olivia thought for a moment before she nodded.

"Okay, I'll join you. Just give me the address and a time and I'll be there."

-

Jimmy was sat in the bar with his twin brother, Jey and his sister in law, Melody. Jimmy had his head balancing on one of his arms and he swirled his glass around. Melody, sat comfortably with Jeys hand around her shoulders, looking at Jimmy.

"You gotta understand that Roman hasn't done this to punish you Jim." Melody said, taking a sip of her wine. Jimmy rolled his eyes and took a deep breath before leaning back in his seat.

"It feels like it."

"He's just thinking about the take down. It's a huge opportunity and you and Liv are the best options." Melody explained. Jimmy sat in silence for a few minutes before he grunted.

"Yeah you're right."

"Of course she's right bro, you're taking this way to personal." Jey added. Jimmy bit his bottom lip and looked off towards the bar where he saw Olivia, Melissa, Roman, Armani and Damien stood.

"Can't they find somewhere else to drink?" Jimmy asked causing the married couple across from him to look in their direction.

"It's the local bar for most people in the FBI Jimmy." Melody said, getting slightly agitated. "Get a grip man."

Jimmy scowled slightly at his sister in law before shaking his head. He downed his drink and thought to himself about how he was going to cope being in a confined space with Olivia.

He doesn't understand how someone could keep such a secret that ruined a whole operation, but he gave up trying to understand Olivia a long time ago.

-

The next morning Jimmy was waiting at the round table for Olivia to show up. She was 15 minutes late. A few more minutes of waiting, she finally made her appearance.

"It's about time." Jimmy commented. Olivia decided to ignore his comment and placed her bag on the table pulling out sheets of paper.

"Alright, so we're going undercover as a power couple in the drug world," Olivia began, writing down some notes. "But we need to be careful with who we trust."