"People that have trust issues only need to look in the mirror. There they will meet the one person that will betray them the most." ― Shannon L. Alder A rewrite of 'Agent Benjamin Ripley'. One would expect that after receiving an award from the president himself and defeating a syndicate before the age of 16, he would be the jewel of the CIA. Many had fallen into that fatal trap, but Ben is smarter. He knows that there was no purpose in being known for being unknown. Everyone is out for themselves, simpering as they pretend otherwise. Therefore, Benjamin Ripley knows that if he even exposes a bit of vulnerable skin, he will be eaten alive. So he keeps his head down, until he is drawn into the world of espionage by the girl who broke him years before and a case that is more than it seems.

This is my first fanfic so criticize as much as u want just don't be rude (I just realized how that sounded) Anyway the title is basically the description of this book.

Ben finds out a plan to kill one of his friends, eliminating all threats to their evil plans. He tells his friends, to no avail. What will Ben do to save his friends? This time, everyone, including Erica Hale, is against him. What will he do?

Ben has a problem. Something he has never told anyone for some time. And it's hurting him. If it isn't resolved soon, the consequences will be devastating. Can the rest of the gang identify the problem and save him in time? Or will they be too late and lose the young man that brought them all together? It's got family, friends, darkness, humor, and the winter spirit. Operation Holiday Cheer is a go! Has some language and dark themes (probably rated T).