Talk

Going into the kitchen and seeing Lydia Beth can't help but smile just a little more. Justin really did look like his mother where Jared didn't that much so she could only guess He was more like his father. Sitting down on one of the island chairs Beth sits and folds her hands in her lap. Doing her best not to wring her fingers because she was nervous she looks around the big kitchen for a moment before looking to Jared. Should she ask him to leave or would he no start anything?

"My name is Beth Parker. I know you don't know me...and maybe...maybe I shouldn't even be here. But I'm a friend of your son Justin. I just came today because I wanted to let you know Justin was pretty sick recently. For a little bit there I was pretty worried about him. He's not one hundred percent but He's getting stronger with each day again."

Looking back to Lydia Beth couldn't help but be nervous a little bit. She wanted her to take everything she said good and at least not freak out but it was something unknown and it was scary to her. This wasn't her own ground anything could happen but Beth had to be strong. She just wanted to help her friend like he helped her.

"I just wanted to say that he really miss you too. He told me he miss helping you around the house and going to the store. He always loved helping you with the odd jobs around the house. When I saw him he would always talk about how he helped you and was able to see you smile. I guess I am here to tell you that he loves you and he's sorry since he can't tell you himself and he doesn't know I am here at all. I came on my own, I just though you should know was all."

Seeing Rocky look up and give a big smile Michaela can't help but return the wide smile. From the reaction alone she new this had to be Rocky and she was happy she'd stayed after all. Not only did he look alot cuter than his pic online but it was always nice to get to know a new friend.

"Hi Rocky, I am Michaela White."

Giving his hand a firm shake she could feel her own tension letting up a little bit. She's talked to Rocky before even if it was just online, the only part that had tension was actuality meeting him and now the rest was a cake walk.

"You guys did really great tonight. I'm happy I ended up coming. You have a really nice voice too. I bet Puzzle enjoys hearing you sing at home."

Just standing next to Quinn for a long moment Anastasia looks up at the sky too. It was nice to be under the night sky. It felt like they were free and nothing else mattered. Even if the city light seemed to drowned them out just a little bit. Looking back at Quinn she smiles.

"It doesn't have to end yet. If you want to come over we could sit out in the back yard and look at the stars a little bit longer. I think my Uncle is out with his girlfriend so you don't have to worry about him bothering us."

Anastasia loved being able to spend time with Quinn. Her Uncle was starting to warm up to him a little bit too. Though he still kept his eagle eye out, he'd been a little busy with his new interest so she was kind happy about that. Having some alone time with Quinn was always nice.

Leaning back in her chair and thinking for a long moment Angelica taps her pen on the desk a little bit thinking. She new where Reese was coming from in keeping Alec out of jail but at this point it was hard. His attitude was bad and she even wondered if he would cooperate in court. If not than it would go south very quickly.

"I think sticking with his original story would be the best key but without proof he had changed before this its going to be hard. If there was a way we had some proof, a witness or evidence. Do you think Ryan would come in and answer some questions in court about how Alec changed?"

Angelica new this case was going to be hard. How did you convince people someone had changed when in didn't reflect it anymore. If only people could see what they saw, and understand how they understood it would make it so much easier.

"Well, I think maybe we can see if Hal can look through some old video's and see if we can catch anything Alec might of done that way. See if Ryan will come in, and than try to form a plan. There might be a way while at court we can get him to show his softer side. If we can get him upset or use the people he loves him how."

What to do

Jared cocks his head, trying to figure out why Beth wanted to see Lydia. Was she selling something? Was she from Lydia's church? Was she asking for something? He couldn't tell.

"She's home," he confirms. He stands for another moment or two, sizing her up before he moves to the side with another smile. "Come on in." Bringing Beth inside, he leads hr back to the kitchen. "Mom? This is Beth... she said she wanted to talk to you."

Lydia turns from the counter again while wiping her hands on her apron. Her expression is one of surprise, but not annoyance. On the contrary, she loved visitors, so that alone brings a welcoming smile to her face. "Hello, Beth." She gestures to the tall chairs at the kitchen island. "Please, sit, sit. What can I do for you?"


Lost in thought again, Rocky kneels next to one of the boxes and doesn't see anyone approaching. Hearing a female voice though, his head snaps up. Hearing the words, he just blinks for a moment, almost wondering if he'd heard correctly. What on earth... and who on earth... Then the recognition flashes in his eyes. Michaela.

Rocky's smile spreads slowly until it was from ear to ear. Rising to his feet, his eyes twinkle with humor and the pleasure he felt that she had actually shown up. "No, I haven't found my marbles. I do think they rolled out the door and... maybe you're rhyming because a few of your marbles are gone too?"

A soft laugh makes his eyes twinkle even more. Closing the gap between them, he extends his hand. "I'm Rocky Sanders... You must be Michaela."


Quinn smiles his thanks to Anastasia, then gives Axel one last look before walking away and heading in Phil's direction. He would meet Phil... be given a chance to audition the following day, and they would be in touch about him temporarily taking Jason's place as JetStream's lead vocalist. It all seems to go by quite fast, and soon, Quinn is walking beside Anastasia to his car in the parking lot.

He takes a deep breath of the night air and looks up to try and find a few stars beyond the city lights. "Mmm... it's a nice night out," he muses. "I almost hate for it to end."


Watching Quinn walk away, Axel tries to get his mind back on his work, but it was hard. Tossing the extension cord into one of the trunks, he sighs and just stares at it for several moments. Finally, he wanders back down to the sound booth to take it all down.

Trying to keep his focus on task, he fiddles with all the parts and pieces, only to have his hand start to go numb. It didn't do that often anymore - usually just when he'd used it a lot during the day, and today he had, plus stress. He'd questioned Misty about it and she'd said it was normal to have a bad day every now and again, just like with any injury. The main thing was that he still had use of his hand and if he experienced pain or numbness every once in a while, the positives far outweighed any discomfort.

Rubbing his hand, he sighs. He pauses his work, forgetting that Jess was nearby. Maybe Quinn's visit bothered him more than he wanted to admit. There was so much unresolved... Would they ever be able to meet without the awkward pauses and the distrust? He wondered.


"Brown is waiting for me to call him back... We're supposed to take Alec down for a meeting." Reese sighs deeply and sinks down further into the chair in Angelica's office. "The prosecutor is breathing down his neck... he thinks Alec ought to just be locked away... the judge could give a flying flip about the whole thing..."

His eyes rise to meet Angelica. "I don't know why I want to keep Alec out of prison. I just do. Petty criminals, murderers and thieves should be put away - I'll agree to that. But people like Gage... Carson... even people like Phinox, Ryder and Misty... where would we be if we'd decided to lock them all away? I just... people who have been stuck in the Agency... they're different."

Reese sighs again, this time in frustration. "Other people wouldn't agree with me. They'd say they're just like any other criminals. But if they knew what the Agency was like... if they knew about the brainwashing and manipulation... It's not like some street gang that says stay or die. It's more than that. And Alec... he's a handful right now. But I saw a change... I did... we all did. And if we can't convince Brown and the judge that the change was there, they're gonna kill the whole program and no Agency victim will ever be saved again."

His eyes are desperate as he looks at Angelica. "I don't know what to do. The best thing Alec has going for him is his original intention - saving lives of people he cared about. But I don't think that's gonna be enough for the judge."