Jacie Baker (A Jason Bourne Fanfic)

Chapter Sixteen

Mr. Bundy entered Levi's room without knocking, taking him by surprise. "At ease," he told him, taking a seat in his desk chair. "Listen, kid. You were doing great until you let that little brat slip through your fingers, but don't worry yet. I've decided to give you another chance. If you can find Nicky Parsons, take her out, and bring her daughter to me alive, you can redeem yourself. Otherwise... you will be eliminated."

Levi's heart jumped as he forced himself to look calm on the outside, but inside, he knew that he couldn't do this mission. He couldn't take out his family anymore... not again. Ever since Jacie mentioned that he was her brother, he'd started to have randoms memories pop into his mind. Memories that actually did remind him of his past. It was a good one... until all of this happened.

"I understand," he replied smoothly.

~oOo~

Jonathan closed and locked the office door behind him once Nicky and Jason were out of sight. He turned to Jacie, spreading his arms out questioningly. "Jacie... what the heck is going on!?"

She was too shocked to reply for a long time as she slid down to the floor and leaned against the wall. How could this be happening?

Jonathan's expression softened when he realized she didn't know what was going on either. He took a seat next to her and waited a moment more before speaking. "Is there anything I can do to help?"

Jacie stared ahead with nothing showing in her eyes, when all the sudden, they burned with determination. She quickly turned to him. "Can you drive and do you have a passport?"

"Yes and... yes. What for?"

She stood up and turned on the computer. "I need you to print something for me while I speak with Liam. We're going to pay a little visit to Las Vegas."

~oOo~

Jason was just about to put Kyle's watch in his backpack, but froze and stared down at it for a long time. He didn't want to leave Jacie, but staying would only bring her more danger. He had to go... to save her, her brother and everyone else those people intended to harm. He quickly stuffed it in and zipped the backpack closed, sticking it over one shoulder before heading towards his bedroom door.

Just as he reached for the door handle, the door swung open and a terrified Nicky stood in front of him. She grabbed him and cried, "Jason! They're gone! They're gone!"

He pushed her off and grabbed her shoulders to make her listen to him. "Who's gone, Nicky?"

"The kids! Jacie and Jonathan! They took Dave's car... I-I don't know how long they've been gone, but Lela just told me she noticed they were nowhere to be seen."

"Did you check the house?"

"Yes, everywhere, inside, outside. They're gone!"

Jason let go of her and hurried down the hall, but Nicky grabbed his arm to stop him. "Let me come. I can help."

He turned to her with a glare. "You've helped enough."

She gasped quietly as her eyes swelled with tears.  Leaving Nicky speechless, he hurried into the kitchen where Liam was just minding his own business, looking a little too... suspicious.

Jason didn't want to waste time so he grabbed Liam by the shirt and glared into his face. "Where are the children?"

"I... I don't know what you're t-talking about," Liam stuttered nervously.

"Maybe this will refresh your memory?" Jason lifted his fist, but Liam caved in before he could swing.

"All right! All right!" He shouted, trying to block his face. "They're going to Las Vegas!"