"Sometimes I miss bored," he confesses, lowering his voice so that those around them won't hear them and accuse them of treason. Not that he was that bored when he was at home. There were days though, when he wondered why he hadn't relished the ability to sit around marathoning Bar Rescue.

At least she wasn't being targeted. ASS had a history of trying to attack those Specials who were the most vulnerable. Then again, you didn't get put into Very Special Forces if you were that vulnerable. He took a sip of his drink.

"You must work with Steve."