Mrs. Reddington

Chapter 20

---Elena's POV---

My eyes feel heavy and my body feels sore, groaning I open my eyes not to see the bright white of a hospital but to see a faded fluorescence and brown walls informing me that I've been taken to one of the safe houses here in the city. Looking to my left I see Raymond, Scott and Alex talking quietly and I clear my throat to get them to look over. When they do I motion to the nightstand where a glass of water sits and Red moves it toward me helping me drink.

Clearing my throat again I look at Scott. "Get Jacob." He nods and heads returning a few moments later with Jacob who looks as if he's trying really hard to not show the fact that he's limping.

"Did you get your leg looked at?" I ask and he sighs before nodding.

"Yes ma'am but it's not too bad."

"And the rest of our people in the building?" I ask vaguely remembering how close Lucas was to that door when it went off.

"Lucas didn't make it ma'am, the rest just have some scrapes and bruises not too bad." He says and I feel my jaw tighten.

"And our suspect?" I ask and he nods pulling out his phone and hitting a couple of buttons and I hear Susan's voice come over the speaker.

"Sir?" She asks.

"Susan Delilah is awake what have you found."

"Good to know you're still with us ma'am, as for your question Jacob I've found him and have followed him for the past hour. He's currently at The Delux Hotel right off 23rd."

"Is anyone with him?" I ask.

"No ma'am not that I've seen."

"Good." I say sitting up despite the brusies I feel on my ribs. "Bring him in, call in Sally tell her abandon FBI she's needed for more important matters."

"Yes ma'am."

"And Susan..."

"Yeah?"

"You can have him when I'm finished."

"Thank you." She says and I hear a click.

Getting to my feet and ignoring the pain in my side I look over at Jacob. "How long have I been asleep I remember feeling much worse than this before blacking out."

"Almost 2 weeks."

My eyes widen and then I get angry. "This guy has been allowed to live for two extra weeks?" I ask and everyone but Raymond flinches.

Jacob nods slightly and I take a deep breath. "Then his last day on earth is today let's make it a good one. Get Baron I need to have a word with you both." I say and he nods stepping out.

As soon as he leaves I turn to face Raymond. "As much as I enjoy having you here one of us needs to be with Agent Keen and I'm gonna be a bit busy today."

"YOu shouldn't push yourself." He says but I roll my eyes.

"He killed one of my people he dies today." I say with certainty and Baron and Jacob come walking in.

"I'm glad you're back with us." Baron says and I nod.

"Me too, now I need one of you or both if you'd like to be in that room with me when Susan brings him in, I need him to stay alive." They both nod and I hear another knock on the door. "Come in." I call out and Sally walks in and smiles.

"Good to see you're awake." She says and I smile back.

"Good to finally be awake. Susan is bringing in Mr. Dupree." I say and her eyes go hard.

"And what am I needed for ma'am?" She asks curiously.

"A confession, I want a recorded confession before we end him."

"All due respect but you would be better than I am." She says and I smile.

"Thank you but I'm still healing so I'd like for you to get the confession, sweetly before I come in and make it very unpleasant."

"Any restrictions?"

"No sex." I say and she nods with a look of 'wasn't-gonna-happen-anyway' in her eyes. "Thank you Sally go get ready it won't take Susan long." She nods and walks out and I motion for Alex to help me up.

"We're headed for the dungeon ma'am?" He asks but I shake my head.

"No the kitchen I'm hungry." I say and he smiles.

"Good I believe the twins ended up cooking tonight." He says and I smile brightly.

As we head into the kitchen I see my team gathered around the table most looking upset. Some smile as I walk in and sit down, flinching a little because a slight pain shoots up my ribs. I see most get a slightly angry look and I give a half smile.

"I'll be fine everyone." I tell them as a bowl of stew and a small plate of cornbread suddenly appears. I look up to see Jack and I smile. "Thank you and thank your brother for me." I say and he nods but doesn't move.

"Ma'am." I hear and I look over to see Mark sitting next to Steven, Sarah and Kate. Looking at them I see a scar on Steven's cheek and Kate's arm is in a sling, the rest may look fine but I know they were hurt as well even Jacob still limps.

I feel myself get angry and I ball my fists. "He's not getting away with it." I say hotly and the door opens to reveal Susan practically dragging Matthew Dupree. "Speak of the devil." I say looking to see that there are tear tracks on Susan's cheeks.

Standing up I walk over and motion for him to stand up, when he hesitates Susan hauls him to his feet. "Don't make me staple you up." She says and he's practically trembeling in fear. I laugh slightly.

"If you're afraid of her just wait till you see what I have in store for you." I say and he looks up at me with wide eyes.

"Look if this is about money I can get you money." He says and I hear a few chuckles from around the table.

"It's not I want you to take a good long look at everyone in this room." I say and he stares around the room before looking back at me. "You don't need to remember them, you'll see them later." I then look up at Susan. "Take him to the dungeon Sally should be ready for him." I say and she smiles brightly. "Then come back I'd like a word." I tell her and she nods.

"For those of you who don't want to help end this mans life I need to know now." I say turning around and everyone just stares at me. "Good, when Sally comes back with the confession Susan and I will head down." I say and they all nod. "He dies tonight no exceptions he's been allowed to live too long as it is." I say and most smile at me.

"Thank you ma'am." I hear from behind me and I turn to see Susan.

"I know you loved him." I say and she goes still but I wave her off. "It's fine, I hate what he did to you and Lucas. Did you ever tell him?" I ask and she nods. "Good, then let's eat while Sally does her job."