Authors: workerbee73and bob5fic
Rating: R for language, mild to moderate violence, and (duh) kissin'
Word Count: ~2,800
Warnings: See the rating listed above. Assassins continue to be, well, assassins.

A/N: This chapter could also be aptly titled “The One Where You Find Out What the Hell is Going On” or “That Chapter Where Mrs. M Pwns Everyone (and Nat and Clint Don’t Do So Bad Either).” A couple of things to note going in—Mrs. Humber (Mrs. M’s friend) was cast long ago by sunny_serenityas Cloris Leachman, and yes, perfect casting is perfect. Also, this chapter (and really, every single one before it) could not have happened without the brilliant comments and ideas and meta and demands and veiled threats of each and every one of you. We read them, we cherish them, and we try to pay fucking attention b/c it makes a better story. So congratulations—y’all rock. **bows down**
 
Bob and I are still having more fun writing this story than should be allowed. If you’re curious, I wrote the first half of this chapter and she wrote the second (but of course we were both up in each others’ sections polishing and commenting and editing and fangirling b/c that’s how we roll.) I’d say we’ve got about two more installments before this thing wraps up. Hope you enjoy the ride. :)

ALSO ALSO: This chapter is a very humble offering for a very special person who might be celebrating a birthday today. Just consider it a fic-shaped present from two of your most ardent fangirls, Ms. Q. Mwah! <3

Find previous chapters HERE.

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