Focus

"Nope - haven't found out a thing." Reese lets out his own sigh and finally turns away from the window to head off the porch and amble down the sidewalk. "I came after Austin for answers, but found an empty house. He's gone. No lights, no car, no furniture. Don't know when he skipped, but he's definitely not here anymore. Beats me if he's even still in town. That's what I'm gonna ask Jason. If anybody knew, he would."

Giving a little groan, he leans on his car and looks out into the street, trying to deal with the mixture of feelings he had. He was upset about Scott, he was angry at Austin, and he was confused about this whole thing.

"What happened anyway? You said Scott was just waking up? How did he finally remember it was Austin?"


Jason is totally absorbed in his conversation with Alec, doing as requested by Reese and gaining information about a certain Agency project. Listening to Alec and nodding, he suddenly chokes on a laugh that seemed to surface all on its own.

Alec stops talking and quirks an eyebrow, cocking his head. "Yes?"

Jason bites his lip and turns in his chair, putting a hand over his mouth in a casual gesture.

Hey! Not fair! I'm trying to be serious here!

"Sorry. Nothing. Go on, please."

Alec wasn't ready to buy it, and his eyes narrow slightly. "Was it something I said?"

"No!" Jason shakes his head and tries to concentrate again, looking at his notes. "You said it was Lars Tummel who was in charge of that raid."

"Mm-hmm."

Jason's mind starts to wander again.

The beach. Mmmm... that sounds nice. It's nice and warm out today too. Barefoot on the beach...setting sun... little cuddle time on a blanket under the rising stars....

"Hellooo." Alec waves a hand in front of Jason's face.

"What? Oh. Sorry."

"What's your problem anyway?"

"Nothing... nothing." Jason tries to cover it up again. "Distracted. Sorry. Go on."

Work... work.... go do something or... something. You're getting me in trouble.

His emotions are teasing as he tries to stay focused on two things at once.