“Properly, it goes towards all navy guidelines, and Large Tag knewthat,” Cooper identified.

“My dad doesn’t care about guidelines. He would say he’s not inthe navy anymore, and Taggart guidelines are in play,” Kenzie stated. “And thatmeans we solely belief household. A fact I ought to have remembered.”

“Kenz,” Kala started. “You’re being overly dramatic. I’mpissed at Parker, too, however I additionally get why he did what he did. I simply received thefile he’s labored up on Huisman, and if that fucker is half as dangerous as Parkersays he’s, I’d have achieved the identical factor.”

Kenzie shook her head. “He put Lou in peril. He might havetold us.”

“And we might have trusted him in Australia,” Kalacountered. “We’re fucking spies, Kenz. Look, I do know it goes towards everythingI consider in to defend that asshole, however when you’re going to be pissed at himfor that, you’ll want to discover some good dude with a white hat to experience into thesunset with. I’d have achieved the identical factor.”

“No, you wouldn’t,” Cooper argued.

Kala turned his approach, her expression grim. “Yeah, I’d,and that’s why it’s best to stroll on the market and discover your completely wholesomelittle sub to prime and construct a white picket fence with so she will come out yourtwo level 5 youngsters.”

“Kala,” Cooper stated, his mouth in a frown. “You wouldn’t putsomeone’s life on the road. I do know you.”

“For those who can say that, then you definately don’t.” She took an extended dragoff her beer. “And my sister ought to bear in mind it, too. Although, hey, when you wantme to take Parker out, I’ll be completely happy to.”

“He might have talked to me,” Kenzie stated quietly.

“Or he might have talked to me,” Kala replied. “I feel thefact that he doesn’t belief us proves he’s received a mind in his head.”

“Properly, it’s over now.” Kenzie completed her drink and seemedto metal herself. “We gained’t be those on the Huisman case if he’s actually thatdangerous. And now that we all know Tasha’s ex set TJ up, we must always give you the chance toclear every part with Interpol and The Jester may be another person’s downside.”

“However I wish to take care of The Jester,” Kala complained. “Notonly does he sound like a large asshole since he calls himself The Jester,however I sort of wish to determine who the bombmaker is. I don’t suppose we shouldlet this go. Dad gained’t. He’ll foyer to maintain us in play.”

“Even when we handle to clear issues up with Interpol, thatdoesn’t imply everybody will get the memo,” Dare identified. “It’s nonetheless outthere that TJ is someway related to this man. Shouldn’t we be apprehensive aboutthat?”

“Sure, we must always.”

TJ seemed up, and a well-known determine stood within the doorway.He’d moved with the silence of his father. Certainly one of them, anyway. When Jacob Deanhad been within the Inexperienced Berets his name signal had been Ghost as a result of he’d movedlike one. Although Tristan Dean-Miles seemed like Adam, there was numerous Jakein him, too. “Hey, man. You missed all of the enjoyable.”

Lou turned her gaze Tristan’s approach. “Sure, you probably did. I supposeyou can’t inform us the place you’ve been.”

Cooper frowned. “What number of groups are you working for, man? Weneeded you right here.”

“Yeah, Lou hasn’t been in a position to determine who The Jester isyet,” Kala stated.

“I feel I do know,” Lou stated quietly. “However I haven’t put allthe items collectively.”

Tristan walked into the convention room, closing the doorbehind him. “Don’t fear about The Jester. I’ve received it dealt with. And sure, I’mworking with one other group on some extremely categorised ops, however I feel it’s timeto come clear. I’m sorry I wasn’t right here. My handler stored me out of the loop, andI’m beginning to marvel if he’s not maintaining me at midnight about so much ofthings. I’m afraid I might need fucked up my entire life for nothing. TJ, Dare’sright. You’ll be able to attempt to clear up the mess Chet made, however not everybody out therewill consider it. They’ll nonetheless suppose you might have a connection to The Jester.”

Kenzie sat up, focusing in. “So, the Company is conscious of theproblem, and also you’re working with the group that’s looking for The Jester?”

Lou shook her head, and TJ knew what she was going to saytwo seconds earlier than she stated it. In any case, it solely made sense. One thing aboutThe Jester had modified two years earlier than. The identical time Tristan starteddisappearing for lengthy intervals of time.

“He’s The Jester,” Lou stated quietly.

Tristan sank down in his seat. “I’m, and now I would like yourhelp as a result of we’re all in bother.”

Lou’s hand discovered his as Tristan began speaking.

The long run was abruptly harmful, however it might be okaybecause she could be at his aspect.

Epilogue

A while later

Erin Taggart seemed out over the dance flooring the place her sonwas smiling down at his new bride. Louisa Ward Taggart seemed lovely in herwedding gown, her hair in smooth curls.

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