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“I advised Headquarters that you’ll be sub your application for reinstate unforeseen circuht after the first of the year Understand that, even though it’s been only two years since you left the Bureau, you will have to put in the full twenty weeks at the Acade”
A twinkle “I suspect there will be aspects of it, like firearh” Gary cleared his throat, finishing up on a serious note “As I’round for the two years you were gone will have to be updated to ensure you receive a top secret security clearance If you had a full polygraph before you left, that’s good for five years, presu you didn’t have any overseas travel And, obviously, you won’t have to go through the interviewing process again So, Bull’s-Eye Burbank, I’d say that by next suain” A pause “If that’s what you want”
Sloane blew out a long breath The truth was that even she hadn’t realized how much she wanted it until now “Yes, sir It’s definitely what I want”
“Good Then that’s settled” He rose, and extended his hand “Congratulations I look forward to your rejoining the Bureau, where you clearly belong”
“As do I Thank you so much” Sloane shook Gary’s hand, then leaned forward to shake Tony’s “I can’t begin to tell you what this means to me”
“Frole to heal, I’d say I have a pretty good idea,” Gary replied
“Congratulations” Derek spoke up for the first ti “And welcoent whose life you saved, and that I’ve worked with you in the past, I think I can confidently say the Bureau is lucky to have you”
“You forgot to finish that sentence,” Rich inforht-faced, as he shook Sloane’s hand and wished her the best “What you meant was ‘The Bureau is lucky to have you, and so am I’”
A collective chuckle went through the room
“Speaking of which,” Tony added “Derek, you can take those teeks’ vacation in December you asked for”
Derek flashed hirin “Thanks, boss”
“Anything special planned?”
“As a matter of fact, yes” Protocol be damned, Derek looped an ar and a honeymoon When Bull’s-Eye leaves for Quantico, she and I will be husband and wife”
“That’s great news” Tony slapped Derek on the back “Congratulations to you both”
Everyone else echoed the sentiment