Awfully Cute

So Travis had an aunt...and a cousin...and he hadn't known either existed until now. What was wrong with this picture? Why had his dad never told him he had family? Angel seemed super nice - why would his dad never even mention her? "Wow...I...had no idea." 

He was about to say more, but the door opened and in walked a young woman. Wendy? She introduced herself. Nope. "Hey, um...nice to meet you." How many people lived here anyway? And where exactly was here? And...why didn't his appearance seem to phase Ashlee one bit? He took a step forward, but his legs buckled and he had to lean against the wall again. His face reddened slightly and he looked to Angel. "Guess maybe... I should get back in bed before I fall down." 

Once settled back in bed, propped up with pillows, he was able to hold the bowl of soup and take a few small spoonfuls. He looked to Ashlee and nodded. "Thank you." His head cocked a little as he studied her. His age? Maybe a little younger? Awfully cute. Seemed friendly enough. Did she live here? It sure would be nice to know just exactly what this place was and why his dad had brought him here. "So...you live around here?"


"Uh-uh." Garret shook his head at Nate's question. "Well...she usually hangs out in Russia. Spends her summers in Italy. She likes to kill people with exotic concoctions of poisons she's come up with herself." He shrugged matter-of-factly as if it was normal. "Every once in a while she gets bored and takes a case in the US though. My guess is she wanted a mini-vacation and volunteered for this job. And... she's probably halfway back to Europe by now." 

Dr. Hawks' eyes were wide as he glanced over to Nate. Who was this guy? "So...there's no catching her?"

"Probably not. At least not with the Elite's limited resources. All you can really do is keep a close eye out and hope she comes back to the US soon."

"Hope?"

"Well, if you want to actually take her out."

Dr. Hawks blinked. Yes, this had to be the same man Justin had mentioned. "I see..." He turned to Nate. "Is...there anything else I can do for you?" 


"Of course." Mick nodded to Xander. "We'll do all we can to help you out. We're in this together now." He paused, lost in thought for a few moments. "Funny how things come full circle sometimes. How's life been treating you...really?"