As they bickered, a red light began flashing on the console. It wasn't a romantic alert; it was a high-priority "Alpha" signal from Langley. Their actual target—the international arms dealer Heinrich—had been spotted three blocks away.
The rivalry had escalated from simple dinner dates to full-scale "Area of Interest" operations. Earlier that morning, Tuck had used a CIA satellite to check the traffic patterns around Lauren’s office just so he could "accidentally" be waiting with her favorite latte right as she stepped off the curb. Not to be outdone, FDR had intercepted a delivery truck to ensure the flowers he sent arrived exactly four minutes before Tuck’s coffee. This Means War (2012)
: Ultimately, the bond between the two friends is tested but often proves more enduring than the fleeting rivalry. This Means War (2012) - kalafudra's Stuff As they bickered, a red light began flashing on the console