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primary_asset) wrote2019-05-10 02:20 pm
primary_asset) wrote2019-05-10 02:20 pm
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Technically they're working, but on a day as nice as today, John doesn't think he can be blamed for enjoying himself more than he usually does when he's undercover. Nearly everything in his life is far more enjoyable when Karen is there with him, but work is still work, and he would always rather just be spending time with her than working.
Today, though, it's better than it usually is, because it really is just like spending quality time with her. They're in the park, the sun is high, the air is warm, and the man they're keeping under surveillance hasn't actually done anything wrong, which might be a first for John in Darrow. They're here to keep an eye on him because John has heard there are some people, some criminals, who have an idea to go after this man's young son. The rumour is that the attack would be for ransom and John has a strong feeling that's most likely.
The man and his pretty young wife clearly have money, though they're not over the top about it. They're still here, after all, playing in the park with their son, the little boy squealing as he goes down the small, toddler sized slide. He's cute and happy, the family is clearly enjoying their time together, and John hates the idea that anyone might want to hurt them over a bit of money. They're well dressed, the car they drive is expensive without being flashy, and John knows this man has not only earned every cent he has, but puts a significant amount of his income back into the community.
He's a good man who doesn't even know he's a target. This is good work.
Leaning toward Karen, John is about to ask her if she's noticed the green car idling across the street from the park, but just as he does, there's a loud pop from nearby. His hand is on his gun in an instant, but before he draws it, he sees where the sound has come from. A couple not far away are opening champagne, sitting on a blanket with a picnic spread out, the both of them laughing and kissing, even as they try to pour their drinks.
Between them on the blanket is a ring box, a simple diamond set in rose gold resting inside. The sight of it makes him smile, even as his chest tightens.
Today, though, it's better than it usually is, because it really is just like spending quality time with her. They're in the park, the sun is high, the air is warm, and the man they're keeping under surveillance hasn't actually done anything wrong, which might be a first for John in Darrow. They're here to keep an eye on him because John has heard there are some people, some criminals, who have an idea to go after this man's young son. The rumour is that the attack would be for ransom and John has a strong feeling that's most likely.
The man and his pretty young wife clearly have money, though they're not over the top about it. They're still here, after all, playing in the park with their son, the little boy squealing as he goes down the small, toddler sized slide. He's cute and happy, the family is clearly enjoying their time together, and John hates the idea that anyone might want to hurt them over a bit of money. They're well dressed, the car they drive is expensive without being flashy, and John knows this man has not only earned every cent he has, but puts a significant amount of his income back into the community.
He's a good man who doesn't even know he's a target. This is good work.
Leaning toward Karen, John is about to ask her if she's noticed the green car idling across the street from the park, but just as he does, there's a loud pop from nearby. His hand is on his gun in an instant, but before he draws it, he sees where the sound has come from. A couple not far away are opening champagne, sitting on a blanket with a picnic spread out, the both of them laughing and kissing, even as they try to pour their drinks.
Between them on the blanket is a ring box, a simple diamond set in rose gold resting inside. The sight of it makes him smile, even as his chest tightens.
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"I think we've done pretty alright for ourselves, all things considered."