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3 days later at the Phoenix War Room...
It’s been 3 days since Trinity attacked the prison that Kai was held at. For 3 days straight, the team have been preparing and planning to stop Trinity for good. Everyone spent most of the 3 days in the War Room with the windows of the room closed off from the outside so that the team couldn’t be seen discussing and going through the plan that Matty had. Matty believed that Trinity would eventually find Murdoc at their blacksite prison and kill him. To avoid another prison disaster from Trinity or worse, Murdoc escaping from the blacksite again, Matty decided that they need to move Murdoc to a secure Phoenix Cottage far out from LA that Russ had set up in case of emergencies. Matty also believed that the Phoenix had a mole inside the foundation. Kai’s hard drive had info on revealing Murdoc but the tech team couldn’t find it, so Matty told the team that she thinks it was wiped before they could see it and the team agreed. With two problems to deal with, Matty decides that the team should split into two. Mac, Riley, Jack and Russ will secure Murdoc and take him to the secure cottage, while Matty, Bozer and Leanna will find the mole inside Phoenix.
They were going through the plan one more time before they act on it. During which, Jack constantly brought up the fact that he hated the idea of protecting Murdoc.
“Am I the only one here thinking we shouldn’t protect that asshole ? He’s caused enough trouble for us through the years. I’ll gladly put a bullet in him and that would be one problem solved.” Jack suggested.
“No Jack. We’re not killing Murdoc. Killing him would be letting off him easy. He’s going back to spending the rest of his life behind bars after we’ve dealt with Trinity. Besides, if we kill him, we might as well kill Helman while we’re at it.” Matty said sarcastically. Jack points with his finger as he speaks again.
“Him too. That would be two problems less to deal with.” Jack jokes. Mac looks at him.
“Jack, I know you hate the idea of protecting Murdoc. So do I but Matty is right. This has to be done.” Mac says. Jack frowns but agrees.
“Fine but if he so much starts making annoying comments or talks about what happened between you and Riley when you dealt with him last year, i’m punching his lights out.” Jack says with a serious tone. Jack was told what happened last year when Mac and Riley were held hostage by Murdoc and Helman and it ending with Mac being shot by either one of them. Jack was pissed he wasn’t there to help so he was determined to make sure nothing like that would happen again.
“Ok, everyone knows what they are doing. Mac, Riley, Jack and Russ will secure and transport Murdoc away to the secure cottage. The rest of us will find the mole. You guys have one hour before you leave. Get yourselves ready.” Matty orders.
Everyone but Matty leaves the War Room, each of them heading off in their own direction. Russ and Jack went to secure transport, while Bozer and Leanna headed to the lab. Mac and Riley stood not too far outside the War Room and started quietly talking about their wedding. During the small amount of free hours they had during the 3 days, the couple started making plans for their upcoming wedding. It was only during these small rare hours that they got to act like a normal couple. They both exchanged smiles while discussing their plans.
“So, I was thinking about our wedding.” Riley informs Mac.
“Yeah ?”
“I’ve decided that I don’t want a big wedding. Just having a small one with friends and family is enough.” Riley admits.
“You sure ?” Mac asks her.
“Yep. Just you and me with our loved ones around in a church. That’s perfect for me.” Riley tells him.
“Anything for you Riles. You know at the reception, Bozer will probably beg us to let him do DJ there.” Mac says. Both him and Riley laugh at the idea of that.
“I’m gonna ask Leanna to be my made maid of honour. We are close and got along so well with each other during the years, so I want to ask her. Have you decided who’s going to be your best man yet ?” Riley asks him.
“I was thinking of asking Bozer but i’m worried about what will Jack think. He was kinda hoping it would be him when he brought it up 3 days ago.” Mac admits.
“Yeah, i’m kinda in the same position with him and my dad for walking me down the aisle. I know for the bride, it’s actually her dad who is usually the one to do it but Jack is like a father figure to me. I’ve been through so much with him. I don’t want to hurt his feelings.” Riley says. Mac comforts her, placing her arms his neck so she’s closer to him.
“Whatever you decide to do babe, i’ll support you no matter what. I just want the best for you.” Mac tells her. Riley nods at his response. Mac then makes her smile again by mentioning their honeymoon.
“I was thinking about our honeymoon, you know ?” Mac says. Riley’s smile returns after hearing Mac say that.
“Yeah ? Where were you thinking of taking me, MacGyver ?” Riley asks him while still holding him with her arms around his neck. Mac loved it when Riley sometimes called him MacGyver.
“I was thinking of Yellowknife Canada. Remember we talked about it during when we were undercover once, pretending to be married ?”
“Oh, I remember that clearly. Go on.” Riley says, being intrigued.
“That place is amazing, so I was thinking we can spend one of the nights there roasting marshmallows while watching the aurora borealis. We can spend the other days doing whatever you want while we’re there. What do you think ?” Mac asks her. Riley loves that idea and starts kissing Mac on the lips in between each word says she says in her response to Mac’s idea. This makes the atmosphere around them romantic.
“I’m thinking that I love that idea very much and I love you even more.” Riley says, continuing to kiss Mac on the lips afterwards. Mac manages to speak between each kiss.
“Really ?” Mac asks her.
“Oh yeah. I love that idea and I am happy to show you how much I love you when we get home after we dealt with Trinity.” Riley says, winking at Mac. This puts a big smile on Mac’s face.
“Ooh, I can’t wait, Riles.” Mac tells her.
“I bet you can’t.” Riley says with a smile still on her face. The two embrace with a long kiss on the lips afterwards, with a moan coming from both of them. God, these two are adorable.
Continued in the next chapter.