Again sometime

Reese keeps an eye on Trey through the rearview mirror, now wondering if this had been such a good idea. But... Bret and Charlotte's safety was on the line, let alone their new little one that would be joining their family any minute.

Making it back to TJY, Reese is glad that so far there had been no mishaps. The only thing that irked him now was that the lower holding room was unavailable - it should have been empty today, but true to form, Alec had neglected to show up last night or even this morning. This time, at least, Reese knew exactly what he'd tell the young man. And hopefully it would stick this time. The only bad thing was that now Trey would have to stay in the spare room next to the infirmary. Reese just hoped that it wouldn't be for long - sometimes they needed that room in emergencies.

After parking in the lot, Reese is the first out of the car, waiting for Trey and Angelica. He was pretty sure Trey wouldn't run... though the guy might be angry he was here, Reese had a hunch he was smart enough to stick around at least for a while - he was used to money and getting his way... if he set out on his own in strange territory, it could be his undoing and he most likely knew that.

Aiming for the building, Reese stops at the door and glances up at the security camera, giving a nod. He knew Hal would be watching on the other end, making sure they'd made it back with their cargo in one piece. With new regulations, the doors weren't locked until after hours, so they made sure eyes were on the cameras at all times.

"In you go." Reese opens the door for Angelica and Trey before taking the lead once more when they're inside. The elevator ride is a very brief one as they only went down a partial floor, then they were in the main area with the cubicles. Still leading, Reese heads straight down, not stopping to talk to anyone and aiming for the hall.



A ways away, Jason is leaning on Katie's cubicle, grinning after giving her some teasing. As motion catches his eye, he looks up, getting a glimpse of the newcomer.

Well, looks like he's here. Reese only let a few of us know about him, but everybody's gonna know now.

Jason's eyes fallow the trio, landing on Trey's face. Though he was across the room, a chill suddenly runs down Jason's spine, his emotions lurching in a small spike.

I don't like him. Something about this doesn't feel right at all.

His face had grown tight with tension and he had straightened to watch the three trek towards the hallway.

Guess it's none of my business though. I just hope Reese doesn't assign me to watch him.


I know you'd never want anything to happen to me... Chance's thoughts stop with those words of Destiny's, his mind reeling in all directions. He had... he already had let something happen to her. It couldn't happen again.

Turning and kissing her head, Chance nestles his face into her hair, breathing in the sweet smell as he closed his eyes. Innocent. That's what she was. She was innocent in this whole thing... a bystander, caught in this merry-go-round, not of her choice. She was a pawn in a deadly game of chess. Was he capable of playing this game? Would the enemy fall into the trap or see through the plans and destroy the battle lines?

Resting his head atop Destiny's, Chance pays little attention to the droning movie. Instead, it was plans, future, strategies and consequences that were running rampant in his mind.


Alec thought that a camping trip with Ryan, Eli and his girl sounded like... fun. "I've camped out before but... not for fun," he admits. "Just... a couple times when we had somewhere to go and get a job done." What he really meant, was ambush a family in a cabin and take their father away from him to be questioned, tortured, then later killed.

For several long moments, Alec is deathly quiet, seeming to be in a completely different place, far from this peaceful setting. The sound of a passing jetski brings him back though as he gives a little jump.

Glancing down at his ice cream, he swirls his plastic spoon around. It was one of the first times that he'd lost his appetite over something like that. Guilt was a brand new feeling and it made his stomach churn.

Setting aside what was left of his treat, he leaves it uneaten. Bringing his knees up, he leans forward to rest on them and just look out at the water, trying to forget all of it. "We ought to see when Eli and you could get off work to do it," he concludes.


Laughing again, Justin shakes his head, tucking his feet up a little more on the couch where he sat across from Rebecca and his mother.

Rebecca laughs too at the story just told, her eyes twinkling. Looking at the nearby clock, she sighs. "Though I'm sure there are many more stories, I should probably let you two get back to your own evening."

"Nonsense," Lydia retorts. "All I do is sit around and watch television anyway."

"Well, but Justin-"

"All he does is sit around and watch television with his dogs."

The women crack up, Rebecca wiping tears of laughter from her eyes. "I really would like to meet your dogs sometimes," she mentions to Justin.

He grins and nods. "I bring them over here once in a while. Maybe your paths will cross sometime."

Finally standing, Rebecca doesn't want to outstay her welcome. After thanking Lydia for everything, she's joined by Justin, who walks her to the door. Standing on the porch, Rebecca looks out at the sky as it grew dark, a rainbow of colors spreading across the horizon. "It's beautiful," she breathes.

"Mm-hmm." Justin walks out with her and leans on the porch column. He'd always loved his house. Right on the edge of town, no one had built up around them yet, so they were right on the edge of open country with trees and grass. Sunsets were almost as pretty here as they were at his own place.

Turning to Rebecca, he offers a crooked smile. "Look, um... I think I might have been a little rude earlier tonight and I just want to apologize. It had been a long day and-"

"It's okay." Rebecca rests a hand on his shoulder to stop him. She grins and nods inside. "You think I don't see what she's up to?"

Justin can feel a bit of heat creeping into his face, and noticing Rebecca was now blushing two, both of them laugh again. "Yeah, she has a way of doing things, doesn't she?"

Rebecca giggles and nods. "She does." Lowering her hand, she cocks her head, studying Justin for a moment. "I don't think I mind though."

Searching her eyes, Justin clears his throat and looks away. "It was good to meet you, Rebecca. Have a safe drive home."

"You too." She steps down onto the sidewalk before turning and looking up at him again. "I wouldn't mind doing this again sometime."

Justin's lips curl into a small smile. "Well maybe we can then." He waves as Rebecca backs away. "Goodnight."