Accident

Drew almost laughs. "Carson? Depressed? You've got to be kidding me. I ain't ever seen no one who had more enjoyment doing what he did. He must've been on something for you to think that about him."

His eyes reflect doubt about Misty, and he opens his mouth to say something, but is cut short as a huge flash of lightning illuminates the sky just in time to reveal a tree down in the middle of the road.

Drew swears and slams on the breaks, ripping the steering wheel to the right. The jeep spins completely around, skidding off into the shoulder, then down into the steep ditch. Almost rolling, the vehicle slams into a tree, jolting everything to a sudden stop.

Drew's eyes are wide, his fingers still gripping the steering wheel. He looks at the other two to make sure they're okay. "Whoa...that was....close..."

Thunder shakes the jeep, the wind tearing through the trees around them.

The vehicle's engine had died, and Drew tries to start it again, but it only spits and sputters before giving out again. Another curse is slung at the jeep, and Drew slams the dashboard with frustration. He picks up his phone only to see that he has no service from this location. "Well folks, I hope y'all have walking shoes on."

"In this weather?!" The guy in the backseat was pale, his hands starting to shake. "Are you nuts?!"

"They're expecting us," Drew counters sternly. "If they find us sitting her on our rear ends, we'll be in for it, and do you want some cop to drive by and come down here asking fool questions?" His eyes flash with anger. "We walk. There's a cabin two miles down the road. If you're too scared to walk in a little rain, then you can sit here and take the heat."

Drew pulls his jacket tighter around him, bringing up the collar. He cracks his door and glances over at Misty. "I'm expecting you to come with me."


Jason frowns at Nate as he receives the chastising. "Hey look, it wasn't all just me, you know. I wouldn't have done any of this if it hadn't been Reese's orders. He wanted to keep things under wraps because the more people that knew, the more likely Carson would find out." A bit of anger starts to boil. "And as far as Misty goes, whether she was told to watch Carson or not, she should have had more brains than to go off running by herself! That was just plain stupid of her!" He lets out a disgusted sigh, trying to calm himself. "But maybe you're right. Maybe I was the stupid one for not thinking she'd do this."

He starts to pace a little, trying to think. "Carson is supposed to be dropped off, and Rick.."

As if on cue, Rick suddenly appears on the floor, half leading, half dragging Carson. He has Carson's arm slung over his shoulders, and Carson tries to walk, but has to put most of his weight on the doctor. His eyes are barely open, his lethargic movements hinting that he's been drugged.

Rick makes his way over to them, on his way to the infirmary. "Jason. I got here just as they were dropping him off. What did you tell them to do to this guy?"

Jason rolls his eyes, his shoulders dropping as he sees Carson's condition. "Good grief. I didn't tell them to do that, that's for sure. The guys Reese had are rough, and they just got a little too happy." He reaches out to lift Carson's chin to look at the bruises on his face. "Carson?"

Carson lifts one eyebrow. He tries to bring things into focus, but it's not working too well. Was that Jason's voice? Or Nate's? Who was helping him? Where was he anyway? How had he gotten away?

Rick shakes his head. "Both of you come with me so we can talk. I've got to get his shoulder back in place and clean him up. He's coming out of whatever it was he was given, and I don't want him flying out of here in this shape."

A peace of my mind

*Misty leans back in the jeep seat. Her body felt exsausted, but her mind was running to wild to even think of sleeping. Things dident add as to what was going on. Though she had to addmit the rush felt good again.*

"Well that whole bit that went down with that chick Jamie? Carson got shot he dident end up dieing but he got messed up pretty bad. And thats where I came in. I Gained his trust. Pretended I was his friend..."

*Misty lets out a low dry laugh.*

"From what I know he never said anything about TJY. He talked to me alot though, about the Agency, about the people he hurt, about his family. From what I saw he was a pritty messed up and depressed guy. He gave up long before he told TJY anthing about The Agency. The only person he would talk to was me, and I never said anything to anyone."

*Nate stands from his desk as he listens to Jason.*

"What?"

*His eyes widen a bit as he heads Carson being taken was part of a plain they had decied to do without even tell him when he was on this mission too.*

"Jason, do you relize how stupid you are? What would you exspect Misty to do. We left Jason in her care. She took full responsablity for him. OF CORSE SHE WOULD GO AFTER HIM. That girl has a mind of her own and alot of currage. I give her alot of respect. She has no fear and I cant say I would of act differntly. Specialy when someone told me I was in chars of looking after/taking care of someone."

*Nate starts to pace again and he shakes his head*

"Next, I am you team member what happend to decieding things together? You left me in the dark and thats not how partners/teams work."

*Nate shakes his head in disgust again.*

"That not important now. We need to find Misty. I know she can hold her own, and is proble doing fine, but I want to find her and get her out before she does get in to deep and cant get out. Where is Carson now?"

Explanation

Drew doesn't say much, but keeps his eyes on the road and sticks to the back roads with little traffic.

The guy in the back glares at Misty, not moving to relax, but continuing to be alert, his gun poised.

The rain starts, and begins to come down in sheets, blinding lightning slowing the jeep and making the visibility poor. Drew takes his time, though is tense. "So, since we're going to be on the road longer than planned, why don't you go ahead and tell me what Carson has been up to, since he isn't really dead?


Jason grits his teeth, thinking...trying to come up with a good way to say this. "Nate, this thing has been a disaster from the get-go. Look...Reese wanted to know if Carson was going to stay on our side or not. We didn't trust him, so we decided to see if he'd double-cross us or not. We'd already been talking about it, then the fool went and tried to kill himself, so we held off a little bit. We got Ty involved too, so nothing would go wrong."

He pauses to sigh, an irritated expression on his face. "Things were fine until Misty got in the mix. We didn't think she would be stupid enough to involve herself... We had two guys pick up Carson tonight and take him somewhere to try and get him to talk. We knew if we played it right, he'd believe they were from the Agency, who would want answers from him about us. The guys were instructed to threaten him, maybe rough him up a little, just enough so we'd know if he'd cave or not."

Jason shakes his head. "Apparently Misty followed them, also believing they were from the Agency, so they shook her off their trail. Now we have two unfortunate events. One is that apparently our two guys didn't quite get the meaning of roughing up Carson just "a little" and he's been put through the wringer." He shrugs. "The good news is that he didn't talk, so we can trust him as far as that goes. The bad news is that Misty is now on the loose, under the impression that the Agency has Carson which means..." Jason takes a deep breath. "That she's probably gone off to the Agency, and she knows where they are because she was involved with him. Problem is, once she's there, there will be no Carson, and who knows where that will lead her, or them, or whatever."

Jason pauses again, trying to make sure he's gotten everything with his fast-paced explanation. "And now...the only one who can help get Misty back is Carson because he would know where the Agency would take her, but he's not exactly in great shape at the moment."

He throws up his hands. "This whole thing would have been fine if Misty hadn't tried to be a hero."

What

*Misty into the jeep and gives Drew a sidelong glance her sassy look still on her face her hard cold dark eyes still shinning.*

"Hey more time with you Drew thats always a pluse."

*Misty turns to look at the thug in the back seat with the gun.*

"And you can stop pointing that at me ya know. It not nice to point your gun at a lady. I'm not going anywhere."

*Misty turns back around growing silent for a moment.*

"You said there were two cops poking around? Things just keep geting intrestinger and intrestinger I'll tell ya that. Its actully kind of exciting I came back when I did. I always liked alittle bit of action."

*Nate looks up at Jason questions linger on his face. Why wasent Jason more upset than this. There was something he wasent telling him.*

"What would you want me to do Jason? I have to do someting before my mind goes crazy. What is it you know that I dont?"

*Nate stands and looks Jason in the eyes challanging him to know what he does. In Nate's eyes there is a bit of fear. For Misty, for Carson...what was going to happen.*

Tangled Web

Drew lets a sly, almost sinister smile spread on his face. "Of course I wouldn't want anything to happen to a beauty like you." He heads for the door. "I bet you do know an awful lot about Carson. Him being the ladies' man that we was, I bet you've got stuff on him I don't even want to know about."

As he opens the door and steps out into the dark, thunder rolling in the distance can be heard. Drew looks up at the sky where stars are starting to disappear under a cloud cover. "It's gonna be a good night." He thumbs to a jeep around the side of the warehouse. "Get in."

They are followed by another thug who keeps his gun in his hand, warily watching every move, and joining them in the jeep, settling in the back seat to ensure nothing happens.

Just as Drew is starting to pull out of the lot, his cell phone rings. "Yeah? ...Uh-huh. Nope. ...I see. Fine. Give us two hours." He flips his phone shut and gives Misty a glance. "You're in luck. They had a lockdown at headquarters 'cause some idiot cops were snooping around. We're going to Base G instead, across the border. Guess you won't be seeing the big cheese just yet, though I can't say I'm disappointed you'll be in my own custody longer."


Jason sees Nate get up and leave, and taps his fingers impatiently on his desk. When his desk phone rings, he jumps, snatching it up before it rings again. "Yes? ....Uh-huh....and?" He frowns. "What do you mean he was.... what? ....Well did you...." Jason stops again, continued to be cut off, though his questions were getting answered. "Aw great." He rolls his eyes. "What do you mean carried away?" He sighs and shakes his head. "No, we got bigger problems now. Just stick to plan and don't call back." Jason hangs up with a groan. "Misty, you're an idiot! Where are you?"

He thinks for a moment, then aims for his door, heading for Nate's desk. Once there, he sighs and rubs a tired hand over his face. "Stop what you're doing, Nate. It's not going to do any good. There's only one person who can help us now."


Carson lies on the floor, still tied to the chair, his gaze moving lethargically around the room as he struggles to maintain a lucid mental state. He feels the ropes on his wrists being cut and he's put back upright again, Newman and Sean roughly holding him in the chair. Sean grabs Carson's arm and sticks him with a needle. "Say goodnight."

Carson flinches at the sharpness of the needle and wants to fight, but within seconds, his world is spinning. The room suddenly goes black and he falls into unconsciousness.

Sean sets his hands on his hips and looks over to Newman. "Jase said to stick to plan even though that chick is on the loose. Let's get this guy out of here so he can get cleaned up. Jase wasn't too happy about how this was handled."

Worry?

*Misty stands from her chair and eyes Drew with caustion.*

"Now you wouldent go and let anything happen to me would you Drew, not when I happend to be one of your fav thugs. Always was and something tells me I still am maybe...humm?"

*As Misty walks to the door she keeps her demeaner strong, and her actions the same. Even though things wernt going as she plained Misty dident feel scaired, she just had to think up a good way to get out of this now.*

"Headquarters it is. I cant wait to see there faces when they know I am alive, on there side still, and pull of the information they wanted. You name it Drew once we are on the road anything you want to know about Carson I'll tell ya."

*Nate cant stand the intisapation anymore standing he heads out of Jason's office and to the breakroom and grabs some coffee than walks over to his desk. Pulling out some files he starts to sift through them. Nate had to keep his mind busy or he was gonna go crazy.*

Talk

Drew continues to study Misty, his skepticism growing. “That is interesting…indeed…” He straightens up and thumbs to the door. “I think you better take a ride with us to headquarters. You know enough that I wouldn’t want anything happening to that pretty head of yours before we got the information out of you. We can make it by morning, and on the way down, you can tell me more about what’s been going on with Carson.”



“You know the routine,” Newman states flatly. “We debrief you, then you go to headquarters.”

Carson looks between Newman and Sean. They were in a shack near the lake, where no one was…where no one could hear anything. He had expected this. Perhaps his kidnapping, or rescue, rather, had not been known to him, but after believing the Agency would kill him on sight, it had been a relief to have made it this far. But now they wanted answers. They wanted information. He’d played it cool so far, acting as though he’d known he would be rescued from TJY, but now he was beginning to wonder just how much further he could go.

He can feel a bead of sweat run down the back of his neck. Words replay in his mind…his words…words of promise…words of commitment. He’d promised TJY that he would be on their side. Images of Misty flash through his mind.

Carson was facing something he’d never thought he would. Right here, right now, he could save his hide by giving up everything he’d just learned about TJY. If he gave these men what they wanted, he could settle back into the Agency as if he’d never been gone, and no one would ever know that he’d once been swayed by the other side.

But for once…that thought was enough to make his stomach churn. He saw Misty’s eyes…those spitfire eyes full of compassion that had drawn him out of the darkness. Could he betray that? He sees his sister again…what the Agency had done…could he continue to betray his family’s memory by remaining in the ranks of the very corporation that had slaughtered them? TJY had taught him that there was hope…there really was hope of taking down the Agency. Could he turn his back on that now?

Days ago, he would have sold out TJY without blinking. But now…tonight…he just couldn’t do it.

“Sorry, boys. I don’t know anything.”

Newman cocks his gun. “Now, I didn’t expect you, of all people, to hold out on us, Mr. Banks. Come now.”

Carson grits his teeth, the pressure increasing. “I don’t recall anything about where I’ve been or who I’ve talked to.”

Newman gestures to Sean. “Tie him up. We’re not through yet…”


…A back handed slap whips Carson’s head to the side with enough force he would have fallen over, had he not been bound to the chair. Blood fills his mouth and he spits it out, staining the wood flooring. “You rat.”

Newman lets out a laugh. “How’s it feel to be on the other side of things, Carson? You think I don’t know what methods you’ve used on people? You think I don’t know to make people talk? You may not know me, but let me assure you I know my job. Now…” He turns Carson’s head back towards him. “Who’s the ringleader?

Carson’s eyes glare at his enemy.

“Where are the computer chips?”

Still Carson is silent. His reward is several punches in a row to his eye and the side of his face, sending enough pain zinging through his head to cause him almost to pass out. He had a way out of this. If he just would tell them what they wanted. He’d be able to save himself. He winces, fighting against himself. “I don’t know anything.”

“Yes you do!” Newman walks around the chair, yanking Carson’s head back by a chunk of his sweaty hair. “You want more pain? I’ll give it to you!”

Carson can barely keep his swelling eyes open and suddenly feels a strong blow to his left shoulder. His chair is sent over backward, his head bouncing off the floor with no way to brace himself. He cries out in pain, his shoulder dislocated, and his head receiving a gash.

“Come on, Carson,” Newman taunts. “Just give me one little bit of information and we can all go home. I’ll make it easy. I won’t even ask about the computer chips. I won’t even ask about agendas or bases or the headquarters. All I want to know is the name of the ringleader. Just that name. I’d even settle for a last name only, how’s that?” He walks around Carson, not bothering to pick his captive up.

Carson’s breath comes in short gasps, uttering a curse. “Shove it, Newman.”

Newman is about ready to land a kick to Carson’s head, when Sean intervenes. “He’s had enough.”

Breaking

*Misty eyes Drew her face and emotions unchanging though on the inside it felt like someone just droped a pound of bricks.*

"Huh...thats intresting very intresting. Well guess what, Carson wasent dead and from what he told me he was going to the Agency to rat out TJY to ya all. Ah well...whatever happend to him so be it."

*As Misty at there her emotions unchanging inside it felt like a storm cloud rolled over her heart, and everything inside was breaking. but if she wanted to stay alive she couldent let on. She had to finish what she started.*

What

Drew is pacing a little, a grin on his face as Misty speaks. As Carson is mentioned, he comes to a sudden halt. “What?” He approaches the table, leaning on the back of another chair and looking at Misty. “That idiot died along with the others when that last job went down…or so we thought.” Confusion and a new suspicion flash in his eyes. “I don’t know what you been on, but we certainly didn’t send no party after him. If he’d been with the other side that long, we woulda shot him dead where he stood, ‘cause he probably would have broke and said too much.” Drew studies Misty’s face, looking for answers.

Carson?

*Nate nods*

*Misty lets out a dry laugh as she sits down in one of that chairs at the table. Lifting up whoevers hand of cards was there and cringing. Taking another smoke from her pocket she lights it up puffing it slowly.*

"Well to be able to get close to everyone in TJY I played as an intern to a doc. One of the guys ended up shooting someone named...."

*Misty thinks for a moment as if forgeting taking another puff from her smoke leaning her head back and making smoke rings in the air.*

"....Carson thats it. I wasent really paying attachen to him name. Anyways, I gained his trust knowing he was close to you guys, and they came to take him away while we were on an outing."

*Misty gets a sly cheese grin on her face.*

"Than some guys came and took him. The only base for The Agency was here so I took a stab in the dark and here I am again. Gracing you all with probley the most beautie you've seen in a long time."

*Misty looks over her shoulder at Drew her dark eyes playing games with his own.*

"So, where did you guys take that fool anyways. I think it would be funny to see his face when he relized I wasent such a good girl after all."

vote

Jason grimaces. “Misty’s been a pain in the patoot, I’ll give her that much. She isn’t using her brain, that’s the problem. She’s gotten herself in this mess and maybe it’s high time she learned a hard lesson.”

Jason knows he sounds harsh, but his anxiety gets the best of him. “I vote we sit tight for tonight and wait to hear from her.”



Drew’s eyes narrow slightly, taking in Misty’s words and her tone. “We all thought you’d switched sides for good, I will say that. There’s some people around here who will be mighty glad to know you’re back here. I’d like to know how you knew I’d be here tonight though. You had contact with anybody else?”

Eye to Eye

*Nate nods in a werry sigh.*

"Your right Jason, but we cant just sit here. There has to be something we can do."

*Nate lets out a long sigh as he sits down in one of the extra chairs.*

"I hope that girl knows what she is doing this time."

*Misty cant help but let out a dry sassy laugh.*

"Your to smart for you own good Drew."

*As Drew steps closer to Misty she holds her ground, puffing out her chest and holding her head high showing the showing the look that some people would define as demanding respect.*

"Oh Drew dear Drew, there is so much the Agency dosent know it would make your head spin. I've been on the inside, I've seen what goes on. There is so much that the Agency hasent relized was there. And than there is the people in Texas that dear Dr. has under his tumb nail. No Drew I know you dont have all the information you or the Agency wants."

*Misty steps closer to drew her self becoming eye to eye with the man.*

"As for why now? I was growing bored being little miss goody two shoes. I thought I was going to go crazy with the Yes Sir, Yes Ma'am, Yes Uncel Reese. Pst...that crap isent for me."

Why

Jason shakes his head in disgust. “I don’t think there’s anything here to lead us anywhere, Nate. Right about now, I’d just as soon sit back and wait to hear from Misty. If she was following the guys who took Carson…or who Carson was with, or whatever, there’s a chance she didn’t get in the heat of things and she’s fine.” He sinks down into his chair. “As far as searching goes, we both know that doing that in the dark does no one any good.”


Drew cocks his head a little, a dry laugh forming. “I know you too well to give you a hug, Misty. Don’t think I haven’t forgotten the last poor soul that tried to lay a hand on you. No…I don’t think you’ve changed one bit.”

He comes several steps closer to her. “Ah, the disc, huh? Finally got the information we wanted, I’d wager. After all these years? What makes you think we haven’t gotten all we need already? And why now? Why tonight?”

Old times

*Nate shakes his head.*

"Wait Reese just said let Carson there to do? But we dont even know if he was part of this, or if is on the wrong side or anything. Misty should be the first to find though I agree there."

*Nates head starts to spin again as he sits put pushes it away as much as he can.*

"I'm not finding anything in this crap. A bunch of papers, empty disk case, cloths, pens thats about it. If you wanna take a look be my guest. How about those paper you found in Carson's bag earlyer today? Maybe they have something in them? Maybe Hal or Ty saw something? We could check the camra's too."

*Nate stands from his siting position on the ground and starts to pace the floor.*

* As Misty steps into the room past the man at the door a sassy grin forms on her face.*

"Ahhhh Drew, looking good. Not a thing differnt from the last time I saw you."

*Misty throws her smoke on the ground crushing it with her toe.*

"You say I skipped, I saw biding my time so I could get you what you wanted."

*Misty holds up the disk once again.*

"As for friends, you know me I dont have any friend. I am a loner. So how about a hug for old time sake? You cant tell me you forgot me THAT easly."

*Misty's eyes show a strange glow as if her fire was there but it was something completely differnt from the joy that lit her eyes with Carson. It was a dull werry light that to the people in front and around her was normal.*

Well well well

As Nate comes back to Jason’s office, Jason is already having a heated discussion with Reese. “…I don’t know! No, that’s all I know! Look, I…” He groans, putting a hand to his forehead. “It wasn’t supposed to…well… no! Nothing! I’m sorry, alright!” He sighs deeply, trying to calm down. “Okay. We’ll do what we can.”

Ending the call, Jason looks over to Nate, his hands on his hips. “The priority is finding Misty. If we get Carson back in the process, great. If not, he’s history and we’ll have to decide what to do later.” He shakes his head, coming around his desk. “Find anything?”


The thug at the door looks at Misty skeptically, but after a moment, he opens the door wider. “Yo, Drew. Got company.”

A large man in the corner shadows comes into the open, giving Misty a once over. “Well, well, well…I didn’t think I’d ever lay eyes on you again.” A sly grin creeps across his face. “If I remember correctly, you skipped out on us once an awfully long time ago, and all we wanted was for you to get some information for us. Now…what would you be doing back here now? You wouldn’t happen to have brought anyone with you, hmm? No friends? No cops?”

Broken Nose

*Nate makes his way to the infermary. Spoting Misty's backpack and Carson bag. Grabing them both he heads back to Jason's office. Dumping them both onto Jason's floor Nate sits down sifting through papers and items. Misty's school work, reports, an empty cd rom case, clothing and papers from Carson. Nate sits looking harder trying to find something anything. Pashently waiting for Jason to get off the phone and hear orders from Reese.*

*Misty stratens her leather jasket stairing back at the man a grin playing at her lips. Reaching into her coat she takes the disk from her pocket and hold it up for the man to see, but far enough away it cant be graben.*

"I believe your exspecting me. At least one of you guys are. Now why dont you let me in before I kick the door open myself and back that big nose of yours."

Answer

Jason is quick to follow Nate, in no time, right behind him at TJY. The main floor is dim and quiet, and Jason sprints for his office. “I’m calling Reese. Go to the infirmary and check in there. See if Carson’s bag is there…maybe there’s something we missed that would give us a clue.”


Misty’s knock echoes through the building. Conversation is suddenly hushed before there’s the sound of chairs scraping on the floor, men positioning themselves, and the cocking of several guns.

The door is cracked, a man’s rough face barely visible, but the barrel of his handgun shines clearly. “State your business,” he orders.

Base

*Nate's eyes open in horrot*

"YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME."

*Shaking his head he jumps in his car waving for Jason to follow him. Speeding down the road Nate comes to a hult alittle ways down seeing shatter glass across the ground and drops of blood. He nods to Jason in not to the way they go finishing his way to TJY. Geting out of the Car he heads into TJY and down the steps. This was a time sencitive matter. Anything could happen. To Misty, to Carson.*

*Misty follows the van through twists and turns, back roads and high packed highways finally till they make it out of town. Within moments the lights to the Van are gone. Misty stop the car slamming her fists on the stearing wheel cursing under her breath. The Van was gone but there was no doubt where they were going. She remembered well.. There was only one base this way, and in this area for the Agency. Starting up the car again Misty makes her way to the base.

About an hour pass and all is quiet when Misty pulls up to the base. Hardly any life is present but a single light. Pulling out her wallet she check inside to make sure the Disk was still there. It was the only real thing that would save her from dieing. Sucking in a deep breath Misty trys to steady her hands. Pulling out a pack of smokes from her coat pocket she takes on out and lights it up. Geting out of the car she heads to the door where she know people will be. Leaning aganst the door fram she knocks loudly on the door.*

Disappeared

The van travels through town, running stop signs and paying no heed to other drivers.

Carson braces himself in the back of the van as they skid around a corner. He glares at the other man. “I don’t believe we’ve met.”

“I don’t believe formality is a part of this deal.”

Carson grits his teeth, knowing an interrogation is coming, no matter what rank he had or what deals he’d made. He had to think fast. “You’re replacing Leo aren’t you.”

The man gives a sneering grin. “Maybe.”

Carson’s eyes narrow, but he lets the conversation close for now. He tilts his chin, letting his body language prove his authority. There were no friends within the Agency, no matter how good he was, no matter what promises he’d made. But once he got past this, he’d be home free.


Jason stops before exiting Mom and Pop’s, going for his phone. His eyes widen as he hears Misty’s voice. “No, Misty, wait, don’t hang…” He slams his phone shut. “Dang it!” His eyes shoot to the door. “Nate!” He swivels around, looking to Con. “Take Katie home.” He switches gears, giving Katie and apologetic look. “Something’s happened with Carson again. I gotta go now. Sorry.” Spinning around, he sprints for the door. “Nate, wait!”

He catches up to him on the sidewalk. “Misty just called. She said Carson got nabbed and she’s going after them, the fool woman. I don’t know where they are, but we gotta get back to TJY and see if we can trace them.”


Once on the country roads, the van’s lights suddenly disappear, the driver an expert at disguise. With several more turns along a winding road, it’s impossible to know which way it has gone. But there’s only one Agency base within short driving distance…the warehouse along the river.

*As the van stop in front of them and the men get out Misty holds her head up high no fear showing. Even when the gun was pointed in her face. Her eyes try to relay messages with Carson as her head shakes. No this couldent be happing. No, Carson they cant take you they'll kill you. As the Van starts to speed off Misty knows its now or never. If that van turned to courner they would be lost and there would be no finding them. Her car was to far off there was no time. As fast and instincly as she could Misty tears the bottom of her shirt off and wraps her fist sending it through a the window of a nearby car. Not paying attacken to the car syrin going off. Once having the door open Misty hops in kicking the underneath the stearing wheel pulling some wires out and jumping the car. As the moter rawrs Misty screeches the tires following the Van. Pullng out her phone she dials Jason's number. Not even bothering to wait for him to say Hello or explain.*

"JASON....Its Misty. Some guys kidnapped Carson in a van. I am going after them. I'll be fine."

*Misty hangs up the phone before a protest can be hurd and continues to follow the Van close enough to know where they are going but far enough away for them not to relize she was there.*

Van

Carson lets a dry chuckle escape as they slowly walk down the sidewalk. “The more she said, the more he pondered, the more he pondered, the more perplexed he became, and the more perplexed he became, the more she said. And thus went the battle that threatened no end.”

He gives Misty a sidelong glance and shakes his head. “You’re…” He’s cut off as a dark unmarked van suddenly comes flying down the street, jumping the curb and screeching to a halt in front of him and Misty.

Carson instinctively braces himself, shoving Misty behind him to stand between her and the van.

Before they can think, two armed, masked men are out of the van, pointing their guns at them. “Don’t make a scene,” the tall one warms.

Carson stiffens, his eyes searching these men to identify them, but he remains silent, holding Misty’s wrist to keep her back.

The shorter man steps forward, grabbing Carson by the arm. “You’re coming with us,” he orders gruffly.

Carson resists just a little. “Hey, keep your hands off me,” he growls.

One of the handguns is cocked and aimed at Misty. “Quit stalling and get in the van, Carson or the girl dies.”

Carson grits his teeth. “She stays out of this.”

“Just do what we say and she will,” the tall man sneers. “In the van or she gets a bullet to the head.”

“Save your threats for the weak ones, mate,” Carson hisses. He glances over his shoulder at Misty, his eyes full of too many thoughts or emotions to decipher. There is fear, there is confidence, there is guilt, there is pride, there is pain, there is boldness…contradicting emotions built up behind a single stare.

There couldn’t be any doubt. These men reeked of the Agency.

“Don’t fight it,” Carson warns her sternly and lets go of her wrist. “I told you there were consequences to getting involved with someone like me. Don’t let it go any further.”

As he’s prodded in the arm with the barrel of the gun, he finally steps away from Misty, getting into the back of the van. He doesn’t look back.
The doors are slammed shut, and the two men jump back and burn rubber as they speed away, leaving Misty alone.

Stars

*Nate hangs his head in defete knowing what Con was doing. Something told him going after Laura wasent right. It just wasent gonna happen. He wasent good enough for her, and Con was the one who though that. Nate tryed to smiles the best he can at Laura.*

"Ya, not a problem. See ya tomarrow at work."

*Looking at Jason and Katie he smiles.*

"See you to bright and early about the case in the morning."

*Nate throws a nod at Con and Jamie than makes his way out of Mom and Pop's.*

*As Carson's arm goes around her shoulder Misty hand finds his holding it. What had once again caused a change in his attitude steping outside Misty breaths in the warm air that rain hung on. As the both walks across the parking lot Misty looks up at the star lit sky.*

"Wow such a nice night out in a while. Usally I am just to busy to notice it. I think a walk was a good idea. I'm glad I thought of it."

*Misty throws a glance to Carson a grin forming on her face once again.*

Stars

The bunch keeps things lively at Mom and Pop’s and they stay late, though finally know it’s time to call it a night. As everyone stands up, Jason waits for Katie, and Con glances at Nate, then at Laura again.

“Laura, you might as well ride with Jamie and me since you’re coming back anyway.”

Laura lifts her eyebrows a little, knowing the reason for the offer. “Oh, yeah, sure.” She turns to Nate, for some reason, wishing she could apologize. For what exactly, she wasn’t sure, but something wasn’t feeling right. “Um…thanks for the lift over here. Guess I’ll see you tomorrow.”


Carson grins a little and stands up. His bag with everything but his weapons and Agency information had been brought in earlier, and he goes for his denim jacket, slipping it on before following Misty. “Alright, no gas stations. But I can’t promise I won’t take off. You might frighten me away.”

As they walk down the hall, Carson’s arm automatically moves to casually sling around Misty’s shoulders. He doesn’t relax though – keeping his eyes out for anyone who might be left in the building to see him.

Once outside, he takes a deep breath of the damp night air. “Now that’s better.” He feels in his pockets, but finding no cigarettes, gives up easily. Maybe that was a battle worth fighting for once.

He aims across the parking lot, heading for the sidewalk.

A million stars dot the night sky, almost as if to trick one into thinking that rain was not going to come.

Let's not

*Nate laughs and Nods puting his hand back to his sides grab a hold of one of the empty tables and sliding it together with the booth. Grabing a chair for Laura he holds it as she sits down pushing it in slightly for her. Than takes his own chair and sits down across from her. Looking at Con for a bref moment he can feel his eyes bearing holds through him. The look on Con's face showed he was non to happy. Puting his head down Nate looks at the menu trying to decied what to eat. Shifting a bit in his chair a suddon feeling of being uncomfortable over coming him.*

*Misty grins at Carson stairing deep into his eyes trying to read his motives. She feel for this trick once before.*

"You not going to take off are you? I remember this conversation from before but it ended not in my favor. My date stood me up. I'm not the kind of gril who takes kindly to that you know."

*Mitys eyes narrow but not being able to help leting a sassy smile slip off her lips.*

"Ok lets go."

*Mitsy grabs her leather jacket and puts her wallet in her pocket.*

"Lets not stop by any gas stations eather this time around eather shall me."

*A smile again playing on Misty's mouth as she starts to head for the door."

Stroll?

A short laugh surfaces, though Laura doesn’t look up to meet Nate’s eyes. “Forget it. You weren’t thinking straight, so I can’t hold that against you.”

She keeps silent the rest of the ride downtown, and follows Nate’s lead into the busy restaurant. As he takes her hand, she can’t help the strange feeling welling deep down somewhere. His hand was rough, but gentle…warm, but not overpowering. A little scared, Laura would have withdrawn her hand, but she didn’t want to embarrass Nate further, let alone in public.

Approaching the others, she’s glad for the extra company.

Con looks up from the table, offering a nod to Nate and a smile to his sister. As the others talk, his eyes zero in on Laura and Nate’s hands, and he shifts his gaze to Laura’s face. Though she wouldn’t have said a word about it, her slight tension is multiplied by ten in Con’s eyes, and he lifts an eyebrow skeptically. “Hey, why don’t you two pull that little table up over here and join us?”

Laura knows her brother too well not to see what he’s doing, and she can’t decide if she’s grateful or not. She slips her hand from Nate’s and forces a smile. “If you guys don’t mind.”

“Of course not,” Jason intervenes with a laugh. “We’ve already stormed each others’ parties already.”



Carson can’t help a wry grin. “Yeah, well, Ty seems to be on my side, so why not? I think he understands the need to let a caged animal out every once in a while.” He fingers the key. “Seems to me we shouldn’t let his efforts be in vain.”

He looks at Misty out of the corner of his eye, giving her a sly glance. “I wouldn’t want you to get jealous if I paid more attention to another friend. How about we get in that moonlit stroll before the rain starts?” His eyes hold a strange look…one that longs to get out of TJY…one that reflects his inner struggles, despite his efforts to simply appear flirtatious. “But this time we stick to going without a car. I wouldn’t want to get too far that someone checks in here in the meantime and you wind up with your own butt in the holding cell.”

Running away

*Katie waves to Mable and Herb as they nod back to the being alittle to busy for the normal chitchat. Seeing Jamie and Con Katie smiles. It was good to see them again.*

"Hey Big Brother, Hey Jamie. I guess I can deal with not having Jason to myself for one night."

*Katie slides into the empty side of the booth.*

"You look like your doing well Jamie. I take it Con is taking good care of you right? So I dont have to kick his butt?"

*Jamie smiles as Katie and Jason walk over.*

" As long as Jason is you so I dont have it kick his!! Its good to see you Katie I havent seen you since..."

*Jamie thinks for a moment going quiet. She hadent seen Katie since before she was taking. Jamie looks differnt now and she new it. Trying to stay positive she trys to smile again.*

"...for a while. You look like your doing good as well."

*The chat stays hearty and light trying to stay off of TJY as much as they can.*

"Your parents place sure is busy tonight."

*Jamie nods*

"Ya its been picking up at night around here. Witch is a good thing. But in the summer time is just seems to get worse. More people dont want to cook themselfs."

*Mable brings over Jason and Katie there drinks saying her hellos and chating for just a few second before Herb has another order ready.*

*Nate smiles as Laura gets into the car.*

"Ok you can pay for yours."

*Pulling away from the cerb Nate can sence Laura's tensness. He guess it was from the kiss. He dident blame her it was a rash movie.*

"Larua I'm sorry I kissed you. I was wrong. I was so lightheaded I probley wouldent have remembered if...."

*Nate thinks about her words and decieds to end what he was saying before he made it worse.*

"Well I am sorry anyways and I hope this dosent rune our friendship."

*After a few moment pass they finally pull up to Mom and Pop's entering Nate spots the rest of the gang.*

"Hey look eveyone alse is here too."

*Without thinking Nate takes Laura's hand in a friendly mannor and leads her over to the table with the two couples.*

"What is this a party and we just crashed it?"

*Nate cant help but smile nodding at Jamie and Con.*

"Its good to see you guys. This place sure is packed tonight."

*Misty removes her hands from her head and looks at Carson grinning.*

"Trust me if I was hungry I would of eaten and that key in your hand says that you could get out even if I locked you in. Where did you get that from?"

*Misty thinks for a moment about earlyer when Ty had been in here. Standing her goes over to Carson and checks his wrists to make sure they still arnt bleeding.*

"Ah so Ty is a new friend now too? Well well well as long as he dosent take my place I guess I am ok with that. Well if you run away make sure you take me with you this time ok. I am bored out of my mind from school work and what not."

*The courner of Misty mouth turns up in a grin as she stairs into Carson's blue eyes.*

Supper

Con runs his errands and takes his time as Jamie shops as well. By the time they’re finished, they head to Mom and Pop’s right as people are starting to filter in for supper. Their regular booth is still free, and Con heads for it, sliding in across from Jamie. He forces himself to relax and smile, keeping conversation light, and waving to Herb and Mabel.


Jason grins and escorts Katie outside. Once in the night air, he looks up to the darkening sky. “They say we got rain coming. Kyle called me earlier – they say if it rains too much, that the fund raiser is going to be postponed. I hope it doesn’t, but I can smell it…I bet we’re going to get a storm tonight.”

He throws Katie a grin. “We better get supper and get back before we get soaked again. I need to get a car.” He hands Katie her helmet as they get to the bike, and makes sure she’s on and settled before straddling the seat.

Heading downtown, he automatically goes for Mom and Pop’s.


Con looks up from the table after taking a sip of soda pop, and raises his eyebrows as he sees Jason and Katie. “Well, look what the cat dragged in.” He waves them over. “Hey, you two. It’s filling up in here quick. Wanna join us?”

Jason grins and elbows Katie. “As long as Hero doesn’t mind not having me to herself.”

Con chuckles and gets up to switch sides, joining Jamie in her booth. “Sit down. We haven’t even ordered yet.”


Laura stops walking as she sees Nate’s car and received the invitation. She hesitates, trying to decipher his tone. He did seem genuinely concerned…and a couple days ago, Laura wouldn’t have thought anything from accepting a ride from him. It was just…a little…awkward now though. And eating supper with him? “Um…”

She glances down the sidewalk that is becoming dark. She knew it wasn’t safe to walk alone this time of night…

“Alright…I guess.” Laura knows her hesitance is showing more than she would like, and she’d rather Nate didn’t notice, but she can’t help the pink that creeps into her cheeks as she makes her way to the passenger side of the car. Sliding in, she buckles the seatbelt and focuses on a chipped fingernail. “Mom and Pop’s sounds good…as long as I’m buying my own supper.”


Carson looks over to Misty, his head cocking slightly. “It’s always amazed me how the people that chastise others the most for doing to much are the ones that overwork themselves.”

He fingers the key in his palm. “Don’t they ever give you a break? You have to east sometime and I haven’t seen a dinner plate around here. Lock the door on your way out – I couldn’t get out of here if I got paid to.”

Mom and Pop's

*Nate sighs and sits down in a chair across from Jason his head was throbing but took something for it already so it should subside soon. Nate flips through all the pics Jason handed him leting out a long sigh.*

"Wow this is heavy. Every person they did something to is in one pic or another."

*Nate takes the papers Jason handed him as well seting the pictures down. As he starts to read over the differnt information his blood starts to boil all over again. How could anyone do this to people. Nate trys his best to keep himself calm.*

"You probley right about the trace on the guns but maybe they slipped up somewhere we should try and have them traced anyways. Maybe we can give them to Katie to look into since she is back. I know she is good with that kind of stuff. Unless you think we should keep we out of it."

*Nate eyes Jason trying to read how he felt on the matter. As Jason goes on about Misty and Carson Nate trys to understand better the matter.*

"Maybe we are doing more harm by interfearing with her and Carson. We can watch them make sure Misty is ok but maybe we should stay away. We could be doing more harm by coming around and bother them. It seems any time one of us other than Misty gets close to him he closes off and goes back to squair one and Misty had to start over again. For now we SHOULD probley stay away and just hang tight. Misty seems to be ok and showing him no fear in a way elimatates him wanting to hurt her if he did. What the point in hurting someone if they arnt scaired, if they dont scream, or if they dont plead?"

*Misty cant help but laugh and yell back at him.*

"Ya well grown men dont usally run away when out on a date eather."

*Misty's sassy tone showing through. Finally when Carson leaves the bathroom Misty walks back with him to the infermary. Once inside she does what she should normaly do with the iodine and bandages though he dosent need as much as before she puts it on just the same making it look like they broke up again.*

"There ya go good as new."

*Misty slowly walks away from Carson siting down at her desk. Rick hadent be back all day or for the last few days. No one said where he was but it wasent hard to guess he was probley away on a mission where they needed a doc. Misty wasent that good yet. settaling into the chair Misty starts to write and opens a text book.*

*Katie smiles and nods at Reese.*

"Awww...how come I want to meet this charming new intern we have."

*Katie cant help but roll her eyes.*

"Something tells me I am gonna need to stay away from her unless its an emergancy or we are gonna butt heads."

*Katie cant help but laugh as she exits Reese office heading for her desk to start on her work.*

*Jamie smiles up at Con's at the invatation.*

"I'd love to go with you. I want to try and find something for Katie for her new room as well. From what I was told its bigger than her old on and she dosent have much stuff. I guess it can be a welcome home gift from us and I would never give up a chanse to see my parents."

*Jamie beams up at Con pushing herself away from the counter to grab her bag and get ready to go.*


*As the night comes to a close Kate lets out a right right before Jason walks up. She had got almost all the paper work caught up and figured tomarrow she would work on the stacks and stacks that were on Jamies desk to help her out so when she came back to work she wasent behind. Katie couldent help but be tired but she also missed spending the nights with Jason so dosent want to pass this opertunity up.*

"Ya J I think I would like that. It would be nice to spend a night with you. Like old times. I have to be home early though or Henry will get jealouse."

*Katie cant help but laugh as she shuts her computer off and gathers her stuff from her desk.*

*As Nate heads out of TJY and jumps into his car. Pulling out of the parking lot a movement catches his eye. IT was Laura. Her car must be in the shop and everyone alse had left already. There was no way he could let her walk home alone at this time of night. Not with the new info that the agency could be watching and Laura being Con's sister. PUlling the car along side Laura Nate rolls down the window.*

"Hey Laura, I was wondering if you wanted to catch a bit to eat over at Mom's and Pops. I dont wanna eat alone tonight and everyone alse to ask is gone. On top of that I cant help you walk home alone this late at night its not safe."

*Nate gives Laura a friendly smile hoping not to conva he was asking her for another reason.*

*As Misty finishes her her paper she finally closes her text book. She was bored out of her mind this stuff was all the same. All afternoon she had been working on the same thing in her book. Leaning back in her hair and puts her hands over her face and lets out a long sigh.*

Boredom

Jason shakes his head as Misty leaves, muttering to himself. “One of these days, that attitude of hers is going to get her into trouble.” He sighs and turns back to his task, involving Nate. “Not a whole lot of facts we can go on here, but there’s enough here to make things scary. The Agency has been watching everything, and contrary to what Carson says, I think the Agency knows where we are. I’d be willing to bet that Medridge has simply kept them on a leash just to observe instead of take us down. He likes seeing fights too much to take us down completely.”

Jason shows Nate the stack of photos. “They’ve got most of us in here at some point in time around town, out of town, together, alone… I’m telling you, that Agency has eyes everywhere.”

He goes back to rummaging through Carson’s bag. “Wouldn’t be surprised if these guns couldn’t be traced…nice weapons, I’ll give him that. There’s a few odds and ends here…personal items… but the main stuff we’re interested in are these pictures, and these papers.” He holds up a small stack of pages. “These look like reports on the movements of people they’ve been tracking…ones like Jamie…me… the people they’ve gone after. Unfortunately, there aren’t any ones we didn’t already know about… So either they’re not tracking anyone now, or Carson wasn’t privy to new information, which…I find hard to believe.”

After a while of going through the new evidence, Jason finally sets Carson’s bag aside. “I’ve still got a lot of questions for Carson…more specific things like names of people he’s worked with, where they are, where the Agency has posts…stuff we can get a handle on so we can start taking them down.”

Jason shrugs and eases down in his chair. “Misty doesn’t seem to want us talking to Carson yet though, and since Reese has given her free rein, I guess we wait.”


Carson heads into the bathroom, shutting the door behind him. After a few minutes, the shower’s running water can be heard, and he calls out. “You do realize grown men don’t normally need someone to stand guard outside the door.” His tone is that of irritation, though is edged with just enough teasing to soften the statement.

It doesn’t take him long to shower and change clothes, tucking in his t-shirt and throwing on a belt. Tossing his ruined clothes into the trash, he finally exits, running his hand through his wet hair. “Alright, doc, fix me up.” He holds out his arms that need to be rebandaged, though they withstood his movements without breaking open again.


Reese gives Katie a brief summary of things that have been happening, skimming over boring details and informing her of things she would need to know. Concluding, he nods to her. “I guess that’s about it…I know you’ve got a lot on your desk, but don’t kill yourself getting it done in a hurry. It’s got time and I don’t want you overdoing it, especially your first day back.”


Con shakes his head, giving Jamie a squeeze. “You’re not a scaredy cat.” He thinks for a minute, then changes the subject. “I got some running around to do today…thought I might drop by the mall…maybe swing by your folks’ restaurant for lunch. Wanna tag along?”


The day drags on a bit, but eventually it comes to a close, people filing out of TJY once more. Jason exits Reese’s office and heads over to Katie’s cubicle. “Hey, Hero of mine…wanna grab some supper somewhere before I take you home?”


Laura gathers up her purse and sighs to herself as she aims for the exit. Con wasn’t answering his phone, Jason was taking Katie, Wyatt had left a while ago, she didn’t have any cash in hand…it looked like she was going to be having a long walk home. At least it was warm out.

She heads out across the parking lot and finds herself walking the sidewalk.


Carson sits up on his bed, his flexible legs crossed Indian style as he leans back against the pillows. His boredom had increased steadily all day long, and now that everyone was going home for the night, it was getting even quieter. No one had questioned him all day…an interesting relief. It didn’t help his boredom any though.

He reaches into his pocket and pulls out the key that Ty had given him, and walks it through his fingers, his mind working overtime.

Saspition

*Misty eyes blaze as Jason.*

"The best than can be exspected though his wrists keep ripping witch is causing they to heal slowly. Thx for the clothing. "

*Misty ignors Nate's question heading out of the office and back to Carson. Seeing Ty come from the infermary Misty raises an eyebrow.*

"Hey Ty. Everything ok?"

*Misty pears into the room seeing Carson is ok, Misty still saspish. Entering the room she nods at Carson handing him the cloths*

"Dont move, let me take the IV out RIGHT this time."

*Once Misty is done taking it out she helps Carson to the bathroom standing outside waiting for him.*

*Katie enters the office a smile on her face.*

" Heya its good to be back."

*Walking over to Wyatt she gives him a friendly hug.*

"Thank you guys for prayng, and for the flowers, cards and everything. I'm feeling really good. Ready to start working, kicking the Agency butt. The Whole nine yards."

*Katie smiles leaning on her cane alittle bit. It was gonna rain again her back was telling her so.*

"So who wants to fill me in whats been going on while I have been out? I hurd alot of fun and intresting things have been going on."

*Jamie keeps her arm around Con.*

"Its my joy. Thank YOU for puting up with my scardy cat self too. I'll be better and strong again soon."

Key

Jason looks up quickly, still having been engrossed in what he was looking through. "Oh, um yeah..." He rummages through the bag to pull out a set of clothes, going through it to make sure there's nothing else there, and tosses them to Misty just as Nate walks in. Quirking an eyebrow, he questions Misty in front of Nate. "How's our p.o.w. doing this morning anyway?"


Carson sits up in bed and swings his legs over the side, signing deeply as Misty leaves the room. No, he wasn't going to run away. Where could he go anyway? Not that he could get out of this building without being seen. Suddenly a figure appears tin the doorway and Carson looks up, surprised to see Ty.

Ty cocks his head and slowly approaches, his hands hooked in his pockets. "How ya doing?"

Carson eyes him skeptically. "Alright. And what is it you want?"

Ty shrugs. "I don't know. I guess I just maybe don't agree with what the guys are doing, that's all." He think about finding Carson in the cell and shudders just a little, the rare compassion surfacing. "I know how it feels to get down...." He sighs deeply, and comes even closer, his batch of keys within Carson's reach. "I know if I were in your shoes I'd give just about anything to get a breath of fresh night air..." He shrugs again. "I know you're on our side, Carson...I guess I trust you even if Jason and Nate don't..." He recalls Misty's actions. "Sometimes having more than one friend is even better...and blue keys are often a way to get that fresh air without anyone knowing."

Carson spies the blue key ring on Ty's belt, and knows exactly what the young man is doing. He couldn't be more grateful. In the blink of an eye, the key is in his own hand being slipped into his pocket.

Ty slowly turns around and ambles to the door. "You might see me cleaning tonight," he calls over his shoulder. "And by the way, I wouldn't recommend sneaking around without Misty unless you want a hornet on your hands."


Reese and Wyatt's voice can be heard through Reese's office door, but the conversation stops as Katie knocks. "Come in."

Reese is seated behind his desk, Wyatt standing. He turns, and seeing Katie, offers a wide smile. "Hero. Good to see you back."

"It certainly is." Reese nods. "Welcome back, Katie."


Con shifts his weight to wrap an arm around Jamie's shoulders. "Thanks for putting up with me."

Clothing

*As Carson catches Misty hand her eyes dart to his eyes. Drawing her in, making her puls race.*

"I guess it would be a shame if you couldent see those now wouldent it be."

*As Carson lets go of Misty's hand and askes about the bag she scans Carson's face for a moment.*

"Your not gonna run away again on me are you?"

*Misty cant help but stick her toung out at Carson and turns to leave heading for Jason's office. Once there she knocks on the door and enters seeing Jason siting at his desk. Clearing her through she spys Carson bag.*

"Jason can I have Carson's clothing? So he can take a shower and have a new par of clothing? Please?"

*Katie smiles at Laura.*

"I'm nervouse as ever about singing. But even if I do bad I dont really mind as long as I have fun and can raise some money for the hospetel. Well I better go say hi to Reese or he will never let me live it down Wyatt too. I'll see ya through out the day and at home."

*Katie turns and heads for Reese office as she knocks on the door and waits.*

*Jamie comes up along the side of Con. Still something was bothering him. Decieding not to ask questions she just leans over and gives him a big hug. Knowing he did in fact have alot on his mind. Jamie just wanted to be there for him as much as she could.*

*Finally arriving to TJY Nate heads for Jason's office entering she says*

"Ok lets see what we got in...."

*But his words trail off as he see Misty standing in the room.*

"Oh hey Misty...Hows it going?"

Pictures

Carson raises one defiant eyebrow and grabs Misty's hand as she slaps him. "Well I certainly don't want to go blind. Then I wouldn't be able to see those dang spitfire eyes of yours."

He squints at her, still trying to figure out her motives, but finally gives up and lets her hand go. "Do me a favor and go find Jason to see if he went and got that bag of mine. If he did, I've got clothes in there, and I don't care what anybody says, I'm getting out of this bed and taking a shower."


Laura returns Katie's hug with enthusiasm. "You're telling me - it's been so quiet with you gone! I'm hoping to be back soon too. Jamie will be taking off for a little while, so then I won't be needed over there." She shrugs a little. "Oh, I'm doing all right. Had a few weird experiences lately." She scrunches up her nose, remembering her times with Con, and with Nate. "But nothing too horrid." She chuckles. "I hear you're getting ready for that fundraiser. I know I'm coming, and so is Con. He wouldn't miss it for the world."


Con chuckles a little at Jamie. "Of course we'll talk on the phone. That's what phones are for. And don't you worry any about me. You know I'm just fine." He nods at the mention of her snake. "I'll make sure he survives." He gets up from the table before there can be more talk of himself, and empties the rest of his coffee down the sink. He pauses, leaning on the counter for a moment, lost in thought.


Jason hangs up with Nate, and goes ahead to open Carson's bag. Sifting through some clothes, he comes to several hand guns... no wonder he didn't want anyone finding it. There are some papers with information on them...ammunition...a knife...several smaller bags....pictures? Jason reaches in to take out a small bundle of photographs, his eyes widening slightly. Sitting down, he begins to go through them. They were of himself...Con...Katie... Jamie... people he knew...people the Agency had been after. His eyes widen as he finds one picture in particular, but instead of returning it to the stack, he slips it out and into his desk drawer. He continues to look through the pictures as he waits for Nate.

:)

*Misty studys Carson carfely as she speaks once again. Her own eyes staying filled with life showing Carson she does care.*

“ Cuz Carson you are worth defending. To me your VERY much worth it. I don’t feed my friends or the people I care for to the dogs. That’s just not how I am. As for you and that holding cell you don’t deserve that. Ya you’ve done some stuff your not proud of but that dosent mean you need to be caged like an animal. Sine you have been here you haven’t hurt anyone. You arnt a thret. And no Carson you don’t belong with the Agency. I’ve seen the boy, the fool inside who is not so much of a fool after all. That’s how I know you don’t belong there.”

*Misty see Carson picking at his bandage and playfully slaps his hand.*

“Stop picking at that or you will go blinde.”

*Misty cant help but her a quirky grin on her face.*

*Katie smiles as she enters onto the floor smiling back at Jason and nodding. Once he walks away to his office Katie makes her way to her own groaning at the pile oh paper work waiting for her. Than spoting the flowers and card she smiles. It was nice to be back at work. She really had missed being at work. Siting down at her desk she decides its probley best if she gets some of this paperwork done. Katie wasent sure how many people new she was back but she would make her rounds once she got a few things done. Katie also made a mental not she needed to see f Rick was in today as well about doing a therapy program at TJY instead of the hospital. It might be easyer for her to do it there. As Katie goes to see the greeting start and she cant help but stands back up waving and smiling.*

“Hey Susanne, Scott good to see you both again.”

*Katie eyes Laura and walks over to her smiling giving her a hug. She hadent seen Laura for a while since she had been staying with Jamie for alittle bit.*

“Its lonely without you at home. But its good to be back. How are you?”

*Jamie smiles and nods at Con thankful for being understanding. If deffintly made everything a bit easyer.*

“Mmmm…think you can watch Ed for me while I am gone? Other than that I cant think of anything. Cept call me from time to time to know you ok. I worry about ya Con. I care to much not too.”

*As Nate's phone rings He stops reading to Maggie for a moment. Picking up his phone.*

"Yello? Hey Hotshot, Carson's bag huh? Alright. Ya give me about 15 or 20 min ok. Alright see ya than."

*Nate hangs up the phone and lets out a cough looking down at his sister her big brown eyes stairing back at him.*

"Hey Mags sorry but I have go into work soon. You forgive your poor bother for bailing on you again?"

*Maggie looks up at Nate her round eyes smile.*

"Its ok Nathan I understand those people need you too."

*Nate scoots off the bed and give his sister a kiss on the head.*

"I'm so lucky to have an understanding sister like you. If you need anything Janit is still home ok?"

*Nate hurrys around the house geting everything set and calling to let Janit know he was heading back to work and Maggie would need to be checked on from time to time. After about 10 min Nate is on his way back to TJY, feeling a tad better.*

Different

Carson rolls over onto his back, finally looking up at Misty. It was breakfasttime, but he wasn't hungry, and her words continued to confuse him.

"You are so different..." His eyes narrow as he studies her face, seeking for answers. "I just don't understand you. Why do you care so much? Everyone I've ever known has had no problems feeding me to the dogs, yet you stand there and defend me as if I'm something worth defending. You stand up for me when I don't deserve it. You go to the lengths of being on the verge of deceitful, just to keep me out of that holding cell."

He shakes his head slowly. "And it will never work. You may have tangled with the Agency once before, but me...I've hurt people who are here in this very building. Even if I give these blokes all the information they want, I'll still be an enemy."

Carson unconsciously picks at the bandage on his wrist. "I should have just high tailed it back to where I belong, like I started out to do." His eyes reflect a hardness that has returned overnight, though his reasoning for coming back is still unvoiced.


Jason lays a hand on Katie's shoulder as the elevator comes to a stop on the main floor. "Good to have you back, Hero." He throws her a wink and lets her walk ahead of him. "I'll be in my office if you need anything."

Once to his desk, he picks up the phone and dials, while fingering the black duffel bag on his chair that had been brought in. "Yo, Nate. Feel like coming in today? We got Carson's bag - Hal brought it in last night."


"Katie!" Scott waves enthusiastically as he walks down the row of cubicles. "Long time no see!"

"Hey, Hero!" Susanne calls and waves from a short ways away, and Laura smiles her greeting from several cubicles down as well.

"Hi, Katie."


Con cradles his coffee mug in his hand and nods to Jamie. "I think it'll be good for you to get away too." He gives a little sigh, feeling badly that he didn't want to go. It wasn't anything to do with Jamie...he just didn't want to be around the hub of the Agency case right now. It had hit too close to home and he was tired of thinking about it. "I know you'll be just fine, and they do need to know about that kid."

He pauses, his mind wandering back to the letter he'd received days before. "Anything you want me to do while you're gone?"

A new day

*As Morning comes Misty exits the room for a quick moment while Carson still sleeps and grabs a shower and new clothing. Coming back into the room she see Carson had changed positions so that ment he was awake. Going over to him Misty looks over his turn shoulder into his face.*

"You wrists are healing Nicly Carson. They should be better in no time, But you and I are gonna be the only one who knows that. I promised I wouldent let you go back to that cell yet. I intending on keep that promise. "

*Misty heart goes out to Carson once again he was withdrawning more and it worryed her. She dident like this feeling of sadness. It pained her inside more than anything that she couldent controll.*

*Jamie smiles at Con. It was so nice having him around. Happy and safe when he was near.*

"Yes I'd love to go with you Con. I think it would be fun."

*Jamie leans back in her chair for a moment thinking about the weeks to come and when she would be leaving for Texas. She hadent talked to Con about it yet. Maybe now we the best time as ever.*

"Hey Con, I know you have been watching over me alot you and Laura and I think you so much for the both of you. But I think its time I try and move past the fear. I think one of the first steps should be going to Texas and talking with the gang there about what happend and about Sam. I'd love for you to come along but I understand why you dont want to. And maybe doing this on my own will help. I will keep my phone on me always so if I need anything I will call you and you can call me. I wont be there long and I will come home to you. Your to important to me to leave forever. I think I will be leaving next tuesday."

*As Jason yells to Katie she pops her head out of the front door.*

"You know what time it is right your gonna wake everyone in there known brother up."

*Katie cant help but smile big anyways. She really dident care who was woken up by Jason she was happy her was there and happy to ride on his bike again. This was going to be the start to a wonderful day.

Within no time Jason and Katie are pulling up to TJY. For a moment Katie stands still at the door. It felt stange being back at work. She hadent been there for quite sometime and it just felt strange. Katie turns her head to look at Jason and smiles taking a deep breath.*

"Ok lets do this."

*Katie steps onto the elavator with Jason to make the decent to TJY. *

*Nate tossed and turned in bed as his deams over to take mind. Nate sits up quickly as he feels tugging on his feet. As Nate squints ajusting to the dim light that shown in the window He can make out his sister at his feet.*

"Maggie what are you doing?"

*Maggie looks up her her brother a big smile on his face as she keeps tugging at his shoes.*

"I'm trying to take your....your shoes off. You fell asleep with them on Nathan."

*Nate swings his feet around to help his sister takes them, he cant help but smile at her sweet innocent kindness. *

"So would you like to play a game or something Maggie?"

*Maggie thinks for a long moment.*

"Can you read me more of my book?"

*Nate smiles at his sister and brings a hand to her face smiling.*

"Sure you go grab the book and I will."

*Maggie disaprears from the room only to be back a few moments later. Proping up pillows behind Nate and herself they lean agasnt them. Nate opens the door and starts to read*

"...We must go see Aslan, he will surely know what to do..."