Warned you

Laura rolls her eyes. "I warned you about flirting, Mr. Driers. Don't flatter yourself - you were second choice. Wyatt couldn't do it." She throws Nate a look that some might think was amusement, while others might interpret as annoyance, and she turns to leave. "See you later."


Carson searches Misty's eyes, not allowing his underlying smile to come to the surface. "Mm, most people stop doing things that they know are unhealthy for them."

He shifts his gaze to her book, and snatches it from her hand, turning it around to see the text for himself. "No wonder you feel unhealthy. How can you stand reading this stuff without falling asleep?"

He shuts it and holds it behind his back out of Misty's reach. A slyness passes through his eyes. "How about concentrating on something that takes less brain than this? You haven't even said good morning yet."


"Katie?" A light tap comes to Jason's office door before it opens slightly and Susanne pokes her head in. "Ah, there you are." She smiles gently. "I looked all over for you, and thought maybe you might be in here." She enter slowly, something behind her back. "The guard at the driveway got a delivery a while ago and it found its way to my desk...I think a certain someone somehow got a message out, and I believe this is for you."

Susanne retrieves a single red rose from behind her, and lays it on Jason's desk in front of Katie. She gives a little nod but says nothing more and leaves the office once more, shutting the door quietly behind her.


Jason listens intently, trying to picture Lockheart's summary, and trying to imagine what others might thing. As she finishes, he shrugs. "What can I say...the story fits." He thinks for a moment. "Why didn't I go to the cops after that though? If I was totally innocent and knew that it was self defense...why didn't we report it?"


Clint growls to himself and rolls sideways from under the car just far enough to see Wendy. "Do I look like I'm just being a drama king?" His arms are covered in oil, and it's smeared across places on his face as well, and even a spot in his hair. He points a teasing wrench in her direction. "If you'd care to join me under here, I can show you just what it's like, then you can be the one dramatizing all you want, when you're covered in grease and oil."


Luke interlocks his fingers in Angel's as they walk, and gives her a small smile. "Yeah, sorry. Didn't want to get out of bed this morning."

He pauses, a weary look in his eye. "Last time I lied and said I was fine, you chewed me out, so I think the best option for me at this moment would be to say I feel like crap. But otherwise, everything is great." He forces a dry laugh even though he doesn't feel like it.

Days events

*Nate laughs at Laura's comment.*

"Nope I probley wouldent have said no anyways cuz while I was reading the email I'd see your pritty face in my head."

*Nate taps his temple and smiles.*

"Ok sounds like a plane to me. I look forward to it."

*Katie smiles at Wyatt.*

"Thank you Wy for everything. You ever need anything feel free to seek me out as well ok."

*Kaite goes back to her paper work trying to revert her mind. How she missed Jason. Looking twords his office. It was hard knowing he wasent there. Standing Katie makes her way to Jason's office. Sliping slowly inside she shuts the door behind her. Katie could still smell Jason in the room. and it made her miss him more. Walking over to the pictures Katie gazes at them. Con, Jason and Laura smiling back at her. Some of just Jason and Con or Jason and Laura. They seemed so happy. What happend to those days. Katie hadent known everyone then, but Jason had been happy, Con had been happy. Now everything felt so empty. Drawing away from the pictures Katie makes her way to Jason's desk. Running her fingers along the wood till they get to the leather desk chair. Siting down in it Katie leans on Jason's desk. Lost in thought. *

*Misty looks up from her book cocking a sassy smile at Carson laying a hand on his arm and drawing herself alittle closer.*

"Ya I also know something alse that is bad for my health but that dosent stop me from being close to it."

*Misty holds her sassy smile gazing deep into Carson dazzling blue eyes.*

*Lockheart keeps her smile at Jason and pulls out some papers.*

"Ok...I'll read this as though your the jury. I stayed up till 3 writing this so if its crap dont be to harsh ok."

*Lockheart scans the papers and than puts on her convincing profestional tone locking eyes with Jason. Reading as though she would to the jury on Jason court day.*

“Jason and Katie were in the wood behind Katie’s aunts ranch looking for one of there friends. She had gone missing and there was talk that some thugs had been seen hanging out around that part. Heading through the woods Mr. Stevenson and Miss. Pent came across an old abanded house and checked it out. Coming to find out there friend was inside, Miss. Pent and Mr. Stevenson took action. Mr. Stevenson stood guard as Miss. Pent slipped through a window. Seeing as her frame is small she could do it with ease. After a few moments Miss. Pent and her friend emerged from the basement of the house and made there way back to were Mr. Stevenson was. One of the thugs happened to spot them drawing his gun, Mr. Steveson new if he dident act Katie would be dead this very moment. Another thug appeared and he took one shot at Miss. Pent catching her in the arm. As you see judge from the report you have on your desk from when Miss. Pent was in the hospital. I believe she was in the care of Dr.Timble and Dr. Lachey.”

*Lockheart pulls out some more papers and pushes them twords Jason. They were signed documents from JT, and Angel when they both had taken care of Katie.*

“I had these faxed to me lastnight. JT, and Angel were both very happy to help and wish you the best btw.”

*Lockheart smiles and the clears her throt finishing up what she had written.*

“At any rate The thug armed his gun once again at the fallen Katie. If Mr. Stevenson hadent shot him, Katie would again be the one dead now. So what this boils down ladys and gentalmen, good people of the jury is Mr. Stevenson was in face protecting an important people that if it was not for him would not be in this court room today. In a split second Mr. Stevenson had to act and all he could think of was that he couldent let Miss. Pent die. It wasent her time. He did what probley any one of us would do to save someone we care about life.”

*Finishing Lockheart sits watching Jason waiting for his reaction.*

*Wendy cant help but laugh as she enters the shop and hears Clint. Following his voice she finally finds him.*

"Having problems again are we? or are you just being a drama queen...er...king?"

*Wendy flops down in Wes desk chair and rolls it closer to Clint kicking his foot playfuly.*

*Rosetta hurrys around the spair bedroom in the mess hall cleaning up BJ's toys before Jamie got there. All the bunk houses were full at the moment and this was the only free on. Rosetta figured BJ could sleep with her in the little extra bedroom she had in the office. Rosetta changes the linen, and opens the windows to freshen up the room. cleaning off the sills and whiping down the counters. Trying to make the room look as comfortable as she can.*

*Angel spots Luke and runs up along next to him.*

"Missed you at breakfest today. How ya feeling hun?"

*Angel dident need to ask she new he was hurting he always did when the weather changed. But she asked him anyways. Slipping her hand in his she trys to give hims some saport suttaly*

Morning...

Laura cocks her head, her eyes narrowing slightly. “And if I woulda emailed you rather than letting you see this pretty face, would you have declined?”

She shakes her head. “Well thanks, Nate. Con will be around today yet – I think he’s leaving tomorrow. So we can swing by Jamie’s then.”


Wyatt chuckles. “Naw, you just come with Laura, that’s good. I know she likes the company and I…” He bites his tongue from saying more, and reverts to listening.

“You just hang in there, Hero. It’ll all be over sooner than we know it.” He grins a little. “I’m alright. Same ol’ same ol’.” He pauses, then decided to head to his office. “If you need anything, let me know.”


As Carson heads down the hall, he spies Misty with her nose stuck in a book, heading for the infirmary. Glancing around, he knows that Rick hasn’t arrived yet, and steps forward in front of her, stopping her by putting a hand to the top of the book. He slowly tilts it down so her eyes become visible, and he can give her a crooked grin. “Didn’t you know that reading books this early in the morning is bad for your health?”


Jason shrugs at Lockheart, fidgeting with his cuffs. “I didn’t sleep a wink, that’s how I faired. But I’m alive so I guess that’s a good thing. What did you come up with?”



“Aw for crying out loud!” Clint scoots out from under the car, oil all over himself. “This is the second time this bucket of bolts has done this to me!” Still on his back, he grabs a rag and disappears under the car again, grumbling to himself.


Luke makes his way from his bunkhouse to the mess hall, knowing that he’s missed breakfast, but he hadn’t been able to get himself out of bed any earlier. He’d gone for both his braces this morning…the weather was reeking havoc on him again, and it wasn’t fun. But he didn’t want Angel to have to take time out of her day to help him, so somehow he’d managed to get up and make it out.

He aims for the mess hall, slowly, taking in a breath of the mid-morning air. It was damp, with a feeling of rain on the way.


“Yeah, she’ll be coming sometime. Not sure when.”

Mick nods to Austin as he grooms one of the horses in the barn. “And Con?”

“No, he’s still there. He’s on a leave of absence right now.”

“I see. So Jamie’s the one that got taken by the Agency just recently, right?”

Austin nods. “Yeah. I’m just glad she’s feeling up to coming. It’ll be good to see her again.”

New day

*Jamie wakes after finally galling asleep again last night. She was still tired and was sure her eyes showed it. The sky was pretty gray out as well and the rain was lightly coming down. Jamie new she should leave now to beat any harder rain. Geting out of bed She showers for the day and throws some clothing on. Deceding she would grab something to eat along the way. Packing her bags Jamie checks out of the hotel and starts down the road again twords Texas. As Jamie drives her mind wonders she wonders what Con is doing and if he is missing her as much as she is missing him.*

*Nate looks up from his desk and smiles.*

"Morning."

*Listening to Laura Nate cant help but have his smile widen. Laura was asking for his help thats was something new and it felt good.*

"And how could I say no when I have that pretty face looking back at me? Of corse I will come with you to Jamie's at lunch time and deal with little eddy. You can count on me."

*Katie looks up at Wyatt smiling. She had a nice time as dinner with him lastnight and was thankful he could take her mind off stuff for a while. Wyatt was a good guy.*

"Ya I did this morning. But if you really want to pick me up I wouldent mind. As long as you remembered."

*Kaite sticks her toung at Wyatt before her face becomes more solam again.*

"Oh I'm doing ok Wy. Just alot on my mind I guess. I know you dad it trying to keep me busy, and your doing you best to cheer me up witch I thank you, but I cant help stoping and think anyways ya know.I just have to keep faith everything is gonna be ok. How about you Wy? How are you?"

*Lockheart once again makes her way down the hall twords the room that held Jason. Entering Lockheart has a new smile, a new shine about her. She had finished her story, had the paper work she needed faxed over to her lastnight after making some phone calls. Lockheart was confadent.*

"Morning Jason. How did you fair lastnight?"

*Lockheart sits down across from Jason opening her brefcase.*

*As Misty enters the main floor she hardly notices anything going on around her. Her nose was stuck in a text book about differnt medical terms. Misty was cinsidering staying here in the states once her inturnship was up and finish her schooling here insted of england. Once Misty saw nothing in this town that was worth saying for. But reciently her eyes had been open to something new, someone new. Though she could quite explain it she new she liked the feelings and dident want to leave them behind. If Misty did transfer back into the states she would have to go through some very diffacult tests to make sure she understood everything she learned so far. Though her internship wasent close to over Misty wanted to start now in brushing up and studing. Her face still in the book Misty makes her way to the infermary.*

Unknown Future

Carson watches Misty leave, and doesn’t move for a long while. He loved the feelings she evoked… but it also created a conflict within himself. He wasn’t used to battling between right and wrong.

Finally standing, Carson heads upstairs to the kitchen. He wasn’t all that hungry, but knew he should at least eat a little bit of something if he could find it.


…Carson rubs the sleep from his eyes and sits up with a yawn. He looks at his watch. If people hadn’t started to arrive to work already, they would soon. Glancing down, he realizes that he’s got two files with him that he’d found in Jason’s office last night, that he probably shouldn’t be found with.

Forcing himself to get up, he grabs some clean clothes along with the files and heads upstairs. Placing the papers back where they belong, he then heads for the shower.


Con unzips his duffel bag and sets it on his bed as he begins to find clothes to pack. He wasn’t sure how long he’d be gone…so it was hard to judge how much he should take… but no matter what, he knew he’d be taken care of, so it wasn’t a great concern. Besides that, it was only three hours away.


Laura makes her way into TJY with a yawn. She tosses her purse onto her desk then scans the floor, spotting Nate at his own desk. Making a beeline for him, she stops and gives him a small smile. “Mornin’ Nate.” She leans against the cubicle. “You wouldn’t be in the mood to do me a really, really big favor would you?”

She cocks her head, giving him puppy eyes. “See, Con is gonna leave town today or tomorrow…and Jamie’s already gone, so that means I’ll be taking care of things for her instead of Con. However…” She grimaces. “I don’t do snakes. I can pick up the mail and make sure everything is fine in the house, but taking care of Ed just isn’t something I find appealing. So…”

Laura resumes her pleading look. “You wouldn’t be so kind as to take care of Ed, would you? I was planning on going over to Jamie’s over my lunch breaks every day, so if we wanted to make one trip out of it, we could. Otherwise, I can get you a key.”


Wyatt strolls past Katie’s cubicle, throwing her a wry grin. “Starting riding to work with Laura again, huh? My jeep automatically swung by your place today, but then made me feel slightly stupid when I remembered Laura had her car again.” He chuckles. “How ya doing this morning, Hero?”


Jason paces his small cell, not even knowing what time it was. The light from a window down the hall hinted that it was mid-morning, and his instincts told him as such, but it was hard to tell for sure.

His mind wanders in a million directions at once. He hadn’t slept a bit the night before, and he was tired of thinking of all these things, but it was as if he could not longer control his brain.

Thoughts of the future invaded his mind. What did the future look like? It was so hard to tell. He wanted to believe Lockheart…he knew she’d try her hardest to get him out of here…. It was the only thing he had to hang onto. Tomorrow they’d find out how long he’d have to wait until court… It could be a month…six months…even longer. Jason hated to think that if the Agency was involved here, just how much they’d love to see him sit here for an extended period of time, waiting for the trial. But had to have hope in something…

Jason flops down on the hard bed, tired of pacing. Lockheart hadn’t said what time she’d be here today…

You can FF :-p

*Misty hate to let the moment end it was perfect, peaceful something Misty wished could last forever, but she new it must and for now they would have to part ways. Siting up Misty slids herself off Carson. Giving a sassy grin the softens into a smile Misty reaches into her bag and pulls out a peace of paper joting down a numbers.*

"I guess you right, but if you get bored and find yourself geting in trouble again give me a call."

*Misty hands Carson the paper and stands heading for the door.*

"Oh ya and do me a favor head up to the kitchen and get youself some food. I dont need you wasting away on me ok? I'll see ya tomarrow."

*Misty turns and heads for the door once again exiting. On her way up the stairs and out to her car Misty cant help the dreamy look in her eye. Tonight she wouldent mind being alone she had her thoughts of Carson to keep her company.*

Mysterious

Feeling Misty resting against him...her heartbeat matching his own, her words resonating in his mind... Carson experiences a bliss he's never felt before. With his arms wrapped around her holding her close, for just a moment, he desires nothing else - he could stay right here for eternity, and not care.

Misty was warm...soft...and she emitted a light that shone in the darkness, like a beacon to point the way.

Carson takes a deep breath, loving her smell...her perfume, the way it caressed his senses. She affected him like no one else...and to know it was mutual made it all the more mysterious.

He just lies still for several minutes, not caring about the time. But he knows Misty was on her way out the door. "You better get going," he prompts quietly, and lets up on his hold. "And if I know what's good for me, I should probably stay in this building."

The Moment

*As Misty lays on Carson her head resting on his shoulder she closes her eyes. Happy in the moment.*

"Its an infanent mistery than I dont think you every will able to be able to figure you, but if you do let me know cuz maybe thats what you do to me as well."

*As Misty lays there her heart races. Carson really did do something to her she couldent describe. It was a feeling far behond words. All Misty new was she liked it to much to let it again. Misty could feel Carson's breathing and hear his heart proving to her he as well enjoyed the moment.*

Upside down

Carson's hands find her own, his palms rough against the top of her soft hands. He returns the kiss, giving Misty a sly grin as she withdraws. "Now that wasn't near enough reward for all the work it took to get you here."

His hand makes its way up her arm, around her neck and to her head until he can draw her back close, forcing her not to use her arms as leverage.

Finally satisfied, he allows the moment to break, though wraps both arms around her to hold her still against him. "One day I'm gonna figure out how you turn me upside down."

*sigh*

*As Misty falls on Carson chest she just lays there for a moment continplating what happens next. Bring her knees up under her Misty places both her hands on Carson chest she lifts her self off him alittle looking deep into his eyes.*

"And sometimes its better to just give in than to fight or run."

*Leaning down Misty brings her lips to Carson's once again. Misty envelping Carson's lips with her own. Only to draw back for a second and give Carson a smile searching his eyes.*

Hunter

Carson searches Misty's eyes, his own reflecting the new spark he'd found. "Mm, but sometimes a running target is more fun for the hunter."

He gives her legs a soft nudge, just enough to knock her off balance so she falls onto him. He doesn't catch her though, letting her land on top of his chest, his own arms left at his sides. "Then again...sometimes trying to hit a running target is just too much work."

Run away

*Misty smerks the fire in her eyes proving she was indeed feeling better and up to the battle of wills once again. Misty steps even closer to the cot freely till her knees touch the edge.*

"Run away from you, I'd have to say if you did hold people captive you wouldent have to call it that with me. I like staying here with you willingly. Though saying your holding my captive just sounds more thrilling."

*Misty bends down a bit to be eye level with Carson.*

If I did

Carson pulls her one step closer, not moving from the cot. "I don't hold people captive anymore, remember?" He folds his arms across his chest, one eyebrow cocked. "Though if I did, would you run?"

Captive

*Misty turns as Carson's leg wraps around hers. Squinting her eyes just a bit.*

"Are you holding me captive Mr. Banks?"

*Misty steps a bit closer to Carson as she feels the pressure from his foot around her leg.*

Stolen

Carson’s eyes narrow as he slips his feet off his cot, extending his legs to lock around one of Misty’s, keeping her from walking away. “Ah, but asking isn’t near as much fun. Stolen kisses always taste better than the ones asked for.”

Ask

*Misty quirks a grin as her sassy eyes dance with Carson's again.*

"Well find something alse to occupied you mind on will ya and no sometimes all it takes is just asking for someone to kiss you ya know. Shesh...take take take...no one ever thinks about asking do thay."

*Misty turns her back to Carson a big smile on her face as she looks out of the courner of her eye to him.*

You know

Carson gives Misty a complaining look as she takes the file. “Aw come on. You can’t blame a bloke for finding something to keep his mind occupied. You know I’ll just end up scrounging around again until I find something else interesting.”

He gives her a quirky grin at her question of him joining her. “I’ve all but got an ankle bracelet on. Do you think I dare leave the building?” He pauses with a sly look. “Besides, does it take supper to get a kiss nowadays?”

Fright

*This time Katie gives a genuin smile though still feeling a bit low.*

"And how can I say no to a meal. Specialy when its free."

*Katie cant help but laugh as she follows Wyatt. Slinging a friendly arm around Wyatt's shoulder.*

"I'd like the distraction of dinner. Friends heal all sadness right."

*Misty holds her smile. IN her mind she couldent help but wonder why Carson really had this file. Taking the file Misty puts it in her bag.*

"How about you try to stay out of trouble for once eh? Looking at stuff you shouldent be is not the right way eather."

*Misty playfuly elbows Carson.*

"Ya I was probley gonna grab something to eat. Would you like to join me? I could use the company. Pst...you might even get another kiss out of it."

*Misty stands from the cot and laughs. A grin playing on her mouth.*

*Jamie sits up straght from bed stairing into the dark. She though she hurt a noise, and it felt like someone was watching her. Quickly Jamie flips on the lights looking around the room. She dident see anything. Geting out of bed Jamie heads to the windows pearing out. She dident see anything out of the ordany. Leting out a sigh Jamie rolls her eyes at herself. Her mind was runnign away from her and she was out of her comfort zone in somewhere new and she was falling for it. Going back over to te bed Jamie gets back in and turns the lights off. Stairing into the dark for a long while she tryed to clam her mind down that was running wild.*

Lonely

Wyatt grins as he shuts down his computer for the night. “At least you’ve given me a second chance to make up for leaving you high and dry the last time. How can I say no?”

He stands up from his chair and grabs his keys. He can see the weariness in Katie, even though she’s trying hard to hide it. He knows he can’t even imagine what she must be feeling like. Though things didn’t quite turn out the way he’d planned in the past, right now, he simply wanted to do all he could to help ease her stress. “I’ll take you home as long as I can buy you a quick supper on the way. I’m starving and I don’t want to make two trips.”

Wyatt aims for the door, gesturing with his head for Katie to follow him.


Carson almost grins, but not quite, at Misty’s comment. As she flops down beside him, he shrugs. “Just a file of some contacts of TJY’s. I got bored. Thought I’d see where in the world TJY had fingers. Pretty far-reaching, some of them…Alaska…Tennessee.”

He points to one of the printouts. “This lists names by category, like, doctors, lawyers, that sort of thing. Kinda interesting….” He stifles a yawn. “If you like reading names, that is.”

He glances at his watch, stalling for extra time spent with company. “You…heading for supper?”


Con hangs up the phone with Jamie and sighs. It was strange…though functioning around each other, he and Jamie hadn’t spent all that much doing actually doing things with each other and yet…knowing she was a half a days’ drive away somehow made it feel lonely back here.

Con ambles to his bedroom, finally flopping into bed, though not falling asleep. His mind was too busy…

SLeep

*Katie throws the best smile she can muster at Reese.*

"I guess your right. I'll see ya tomarrow."

*Katie lets out a long sigh and turns leaving Reese office. Once back on the floor she spots Wyatt and smiles. Her ticket home.*

"Hey Wyatt. Since you ditched out on that ride to work the other day how about a ride home. My back is kind of buging me and I dont think I could handle a walk home at the moment."

*Katie trys her best to look happy though on the inside she wasent very. She missed Jason and was worryed no matter what anyone said. This was hard on everyone and even harder on her.*

"Ya I was gonna be on my way out. But I thougt I would stop and see ya before I went. Nothing is waiting for me at home but an empty house. So I guess I really wasent in much of a hurry."

*Misty gets a quirky little smile on her face as she draws into the room more. The unknown force felt before drawing her in again.*

"I guess it does have its advantages huh? However, you, me an empty room I smell danger as well. Remember the last time I was in here with you, I got stuck. Not that I minded."

*Spoting the file laying on Carson's cot she plops down next to him picking it up.*

"Whats this your looking at?"

*Jamie lays back on the bed still talking to Con.*

"Well I guess everything must be ok if nothing new has bene hurd of with Jason. I am sure Lockheart is gonna do all she can."

*Jamie sits up and opens the small fridge in the room looking for something to eat. Spoting an apple she pulls it out. Taking a bit out of it.*

"Ya it smells like rain. Dont think its gonna rain to much and I am hoping it stops by morning. Dont wanna try and find my way around not being able to see."

*Jamie lets out a small giggle. Jamie keeps up the small talk with Con for about another hour or two. Never geting tired of hearing his voice or running out a new things. Leting out a yawn Jamie relizes it was much later than she thought.*

"I hate to bring this to an end sweety but I better get some sleep so I am not to tired in the morning. I'll call you as soon as I get to the Ranch. IT should be around 11 or 12. If I am running late from the rain I will give ya a call and let you know so you dont worry. Sleep well Con. Love you. Bye."

*As Jamie hangs up the phone she heads into the bathroom and takes a quick shower and than hopes into bed. Pulling the picture of Con and herself from her purse she lays it on the dresser and smiles. Finally shuting the light off Jamie finally falls asleep.*

Boring

Reese looks up at Katie with sympathy, and shakes his head. “Nothing yet, Katie. But no news is good news. I’m sure he’s doing just fine. And you know, having the preliminary hearing bumped up was a surprise, but that just makes it all the more sooner that he’ll get to come home.”

He offers his young employee a smile, trying to reassure her without letting his own worry show.


Carson lets his eyes linger on the file he’s holding for several moments even after Misty has entered. He runs his finger down a list of names, then tosses the folder aside, sitting on his cot with his back up against the wall.

He gives a little scoff at Misty’s remark, and pulls his legs up to sit Indian style. “I’d just get myself in trouble and get thrown back in here anyway, so I might as well stay.”

He throws her a sidelong glance. “Besides, it’s quiet down here…not much traffic… That does have its advantages, you know.”

Carson looks at her bag. “Heading home?”


Con grins as he picks up the phone and hears Jamie’s voice. He moves around his kitchen, finishing up frying a hamburger for supper. “Glad to know you made it. I saw on the weather that there was rain that way…” He pauses, turning off the stove. “My day has been pretty boring. Took care of Ed – he’s happy. I’m home now. Saw Laura a bit ago… nothing special going on though. No news on Jason.”

Night fall

*As Lockheart makes her way back to the hotal her mind drifts. Her brother ment alot to him, and he was gone. The memorie of him still hurt but it was nice to remember. His voice still so clear in her head the last time she saw him. *

“No matter what happens embrace your dreams, and protect your honor.”

*Lockheart lived by those words now. With every case she had and did.*

"I wont give up Jason."

*As Lockheart pulls into the parking lot of the hotal her mind starts to form a story for Jason. Than it hits her. Geting out of her car quickly Lockheart makes her way inside as quick as she can before the store leaves his mind forever.*

*Katie makes her way from her desk over to Reese office. It was almost time to go and she just finished up a bunch of work for Reese. Knocking on Reese door Katie enters.*

"Reese heres that paper work you asked for and I finished all the rest too. I'm gonna be heading out now I just wanted to let ya know they were finished."

*Katie turns to leave and than stops turning back to Reese*

"You havent hurd anything about Jason yet have you?"

*As Misty finishs up with Rick she lets out a sigh. She was happy to have helped with something that had a greater meaning. Grabing her stuff she says her goodnight to Rick and head out of the room. Next stop was Carson to say goodnight and thank you again. Misty figured by now he would be in his cell. Making her way there she smiles at she enters. Not lookinf directly at him at first but around the room.*

"I dont know why you insist on sleeping in here Carson. There is an extra room down the hall you know with a nice bed and I am sure its more homly than this. you should take advantage of it."

*As the sky starts to get dark Jamie decieds it probley best to stop for the night it was also starting to rain and not really knowing her way around she dident want to get lost and somewhere she shouldent be. Finding a hotel in town Jamie pulls in and gets a room. Once up stairs she takes our her phone and dials Con's number. Waiting till he picks up.*

"Hey Hun, hows your afternoon been? Mines been ok. I picked you up a few things...yep I am at the hotel now. Just got here. What have ya been up too?"

To go or not to go

Rick crosses his arms, a smile spreading on his face. “Misty, I gotta hand it to you. I’m mighty impressed. This is a real breakthrough.”

Carson cocks his head, studying her. “You’re one smart chick, ya know that?”

Rick smirks at Carson’s wordage, but ignores it, keeping his focus on Misty. “Well, how about we get some of that made up and kept on hand in case we need it again? I sure hope we don’t, but I’d rather be safe than sorry, and since you were brave enough to be the guinea pig, we know it works.”

Carson watches the two interact for several minutes before realizing he’s not needed in the room. Slowly backing out, he ambles down the hall, boredom for the day settling in. Misty was better…he wasn’t needed for that anymore. She was busy…he was unoccupied at the moment.

Try as he might, he couldn’t get his mind to stop wandering back to his guilty conscience. That in itself was something he wasn’t used to experiencing, and it didn’t feel good. He thought of variables that might help ease his mind… maybe if he got details now and could prove to himself that taking on the little Agency job wouldn’t hurt anyone here, then he wouldn’t feel as badly.

Finding Jason’s office a convenient stopover once again, he slips inside, glancing around to make sure no one else is within earshot. Grabbing the phone, he dials quickly. “Martin?”

“Carson, that you again?”

“Had a couple questions.”

“Thought you weren’t calling until next week.”

Carson assumes an authoritative tone. “What’s it to ya if I changed my mind?”

“Nothing…nothing at all.”

“That’s what I figured. Now look, I want the names of those two lawyers and I wanna know the cases they’re involved in.”

Martin resists. “Why would you need to know that to take ‘em out?”

“Just give me what I want, Martin, and don’t be stupid enough to ask questions.”

“Alright, alright.” Martin pauses, finding information. “They’re Todd Myers and Linda Hawthorn. No cases too special, ‘cept they worked together to put away Jerry for good.”

“Ahh.” Carson knew the fellow assassin. So that’s why the Agency wanted the lawyers out of the way. “That’s all I wanted for now.” He ends the call before Martin can ask too many questions.

Turning to head back out of the office, his mind begins to work. It was time he got his feelers out…he would find out for sure if it was safe to take this job or not…


Jason furrows his brow a little, listening ot Lockheart. “I’m sorry about your brother. That’s rough.”

As she is escorted out, Jason stands, ready for the guard to take him back to his cell. Walking the corridor again, Jason can’t help his feeling of dread. He’d only been in this position three days…it could be months before a trial date…how would he stand being in here for that long?


Con flips the letter over to read the back again. He really did want to go…it was perfect timing… But how could he leave behind his duties here?

“Con?”

He jumps, startled to hear his sister’s voice so close. “Laura?”

Laura grins as she enters Con’s living room. “Sorry,” she apologizes. “But you didn’t hear me knocking.”

“Mm.” Con is tired of thinking about just what he’s been missing lately. It only made him feel worse to have instances pointed out to him.

“Just wanted to drop by and see how you were,” Laura comments. “I take it Jamie got off then?”

“Yep.” Con nods, leaning back in the couch. “She’s gonna stopover for the night, then get to the ranch tomorrow.”

“Good.” Laura cocks her head, seeing the letter. “Whatcha got?”

Con holds it up for her to see for herself.

Laura raises an eyebrow as she scans it. “Ahh…how come you didn’t tell me you’d heard from him sooner?”

“I forgot,” Con honestly admits.

Laura gives him a smirk, then settles into a chair to read the whole letter herself. When finished, she looks back up at her brother. “You want to go, don’t you.”

Con thinks for a moment, then shrugs. “I guess.”

“Well then why don’t you?”

“I’ve got to watch Jamie’s place, and besides, I know this is a bad time for you, and I didn’t want to leave you out.”

“I’m not the one who needs a vacation,” Laura reminds. She shakes her head. “You should go. I’ll take care of Jamie’s stuff for her.”

“Really?” Con starts to seriously consider his options. “But…”

Laura sighs. “Con…you need to get out of here. Get some fresh air. Of course I want to go along, but this is your time…I’ll go another time. You need this, and things will be find back here.”

“But…”

“Go,” Laura orders. “Or I’ll call them myself and have them officially invite you so you can’t say no.”

Con can’t help a dry chuckle. “You drive a tough bargain.”

“I learned from the best.” Laura grins at her brother, then becomes more sober. “I mean it, Con…you could use this. Just go and enjoy yourself.”

She stands up and hands the letter back to him. “I’m gonna go home. If you decide to go, let me know.”

Con watches his sister leave, still undecided. But it was awfully tempting…

A little story

*Misty takes the vial off the counter and holds up the black tar like liqued. Studing it for a moment than puting it back down on the counter. Fliping a through a bunch more pages she comes to a bag that says anidote wiht a bunch of mesurements, and diagrams.*

"This baby there in the vial is called Cyanide antidote kit. It consists of .05 ml of Crotalidae Polyvalent for the pitviper venom, .03 ml of Latrodectus mactans for the black widow venom, and than it all so has, 0.3 mL amyl nitrite ampules, 10 ml sodium nitrite, and 50 ml sodium thiosulfate. Whiped that stuff up together and there we go. We have what saved my life. It wasent to hard to figure out what should be mixed and how much. It was actully alot of fun."

*Misty once again falls silent looking between Rick and Carson waiting for there reactins. Misty felt kind of proud of herself for actully figuring something like this out. It put her mind to the challange and over came it and it felt pritty dran good. This could save so many people's lifes.*

*Lockheart moves her eyes from Jason looking down at her papers.*

"Its because of you Jason she is happy, its cuz of being able to feel you she has meaning in her life. Jason you mean more to that girl than you will ever know."

*Lockheart closes her brefcase and stands. Making her way around the table she lays a hand on Jason's shoulder.*

"Your strong Jason. You have been through worse than this I know you will be ok. Just dont give up. I'll tell you the story of another person I new like yourself who was strong and full of curage. His story dident end as happy as your did Jason but he never gave up."

*Lockheart collects her thoughts as she replys her memories. Her brother face so fresh in her mind still.*

"My brother Angeal he was a good guy always trying to help people in need. He's never hurt a fly. He's tryed to help someone one day and crossed the wrong people."

*Lockheart moves over to the bared window across the room and looks out.*

"They set my brother up for murder. They lawyer he had was in on it and dident even try to defend Angeal. They just let him rot. Angeal's trial came and went and was sentinced to death. It cuz of my brother I became the best lawyer I could. So people like him, like you could have a chanse. Thats why no matter who this case looks I wont give up and I wont let you down Jason."

*Lockheart picks up her brefcase and heads for the door and turning back to Jason smiling.*

"I know you will make it through the night Jason. So I WILL see you tomarrow. Dont close your heart off Jason. Dont forget the love, Dont push Katie away and say love it not for you. Dont become me. I looks happy but have been hurt and closed myself off. I'm happy but not always. You have a chanse to love, and when you get out to live. Dont let it slip away."

*Lockheart calls to the guard for the door to be open and makes her exit.*

*As Jamie drives through towns and citys she is amazed by everything she see. Making short stops here and there to strech her legs she does some shopping as well. Even finding some stuff for Con she pick it up. Grabing a small bit to eat than is on her way again. Jamie cant help but keep looking behind her as she drives. This was her first time out of the small town in Navada. Deciedning she would drive for a few more hours than call Con Jamie puts on some music and keeps on driving facing any challange head on.*

That's it

Amusement shows on Carson’s face at the mention of Misty’s other ‘endeavors,’ and he winks at her.

Rick rolls his eyes. “How about we keep those endeavors to a minimum, at least during working hours, shall we?” He gestures to Misty. “Keep going.”

Listening intently, he starts shaking his head with the new information. He snaps his fingers as she lists off the ingredients in the strange poison mixture. “Venom – that’s it! I knew there was the lead and nerve agents, but I couldn’t decipher the venom. I didn’t even think about that. I kept trying for plants or chemicals.”

Carson seems to draw a connection in his mind. “Ah. The science lab. Yeah, I remember wondering one time why I’d seen snakes in there. I figured they were studying them for some reason, not using them.”

Rick nods, now pondering what kind of antidote Misty had obviously discovered. He’s so intent that he doesn’t even think about the fact that he hadn’t realized Misty’s range of knowledge. “So what was it that you had Carson inject in you yesterday? I’m guessing you came up with your own formula to combat those individual agents.”



Jason’s eyes flicker as Lockheart accuses him of lying. “Maybe I changed my mind,” he shoots back. “Things would be a whole lot easier on Katie if she couldn’t feel me at all.”

Lowering his eyes again, he listens to what his lawyer has to say, afraid to trust…afraid to hope…but grasping for her reassurance.

His eyes still aimed downward, he sees the paper and photo as they’re pushed towards him on the table. After a moment, he finally reaches out to take the picture in his hands, just studying it…remembering…longing for the simplicity of that moment.

He scans the words that Katie had written…the words that reflected her very heart. Swallowing hard, emotions builds behind his eyes. Resting his elbows on the table, he folds his hands to support his forehead as he closes his eyes. “Oh, Katie.”

Finally he looks back up at Lockheart, switching gears again. “Alright. Bring me your story tomorrow.” He folds up the paper and puts it and the photo in his shirt pocket. “If I make it through the night, we’ll talk more.”

Dont give up

*Misty gets a slight grin on her face at Carson’s comment not being about to help her sarcastic yet playful tone.*

“No really? I was going to run out and tell EVERYONE.”

*Misty shakes her head and hops off the counter walking back to her desk and pulls out her bags revealing her notebook and folders.*

“Its funny, I’ve been here for a while now, and I have been doing many reports but no one even asked me what I was really doing.”

*Misty opens up her note book and her folder revealing many formulas, components, strings of DNA, the breakdown process of different cells and poisons. A long list of antidotes and what they entail.*

“Since the day I got here and I saw you working with the blood Rick I was intrigued. I have always like breaking things down, seeing what they consist of. My brain does the work on what it is, and starts the long process of correcting it. In-between my other indevers….”

*Misty looks at Carson and gives a grin before looking back at Rick and her papers.*

“..this is what I have been working on. I finally figured out what the poison consisted of.”

*Misty turns some pages in her book to reveal the poison and the break down process taken to figure out what it was.*

“ Its was not just one poison, but many different together and that’s what made it so deadly. The containts of the poison were Heparin witch causes profound drop in blood pressure explains the dizziness is causes. Pit viper venom witch causes blurry vison, paralysis, and death. Black widow venom witch causes high tempatures, slipping into the state of no response aka a coma, hallucinating and death. That explains what happened to Jason. There is also forms of Led and Nerve agents such as sarin, soman, and tabun in it as well and that explains the cold like symptoms, fever, tormented dreams, shaking, and restlessness. Which explains what happened as well to Jason, Con and myself.”

*Misty draws in a deep breath as she relized she just said all that hardly breathing at all. Misty looks around at Rick than Carson giving them time to ask questions if they need to and hoping she dident lost them somewhere along the way to much.*

*Lockheart continuse to study Jason carfely. She was a lawyer and she could tell when people lied, not to mention Katie can come to see her at her hotal before she left.*

"Jason I know it was more than you running into a door. Katie came to see me before I came here. I dont think she would of been upset nearly as much as she was if has simply been a door you ran into. Where did the guy go that said he dident like to lie?"

*Lockheart lets out a sigh and figures she should just dig in while she can.*

"Jason you palimanry had been moved day after tomarrow and than the court day will be set up after that. Its sooner than exspected but that just means I need to work my tail off more. I have a story started and will have it done tonight than than tomarrow we can go over it together, work out the wrinkles. This is gonna be all over soon Jason and your gonna be able to go home. I know it dosent look that way but you will."

*Lockheart take look to the dull look in Jason's eyes. He couldent give up hope. She would never win if he let his spirits to low.*

"Dont give up yet Jason, I need you to stay strong and stick with me on this one."

*Lockheart looks down in her brefcase finger the peace of paper and picture Katie had given her earlyer that day. Taking it out she pushs it twords Jason.*

"Katie asked me to give this to you. Stay strong for her Jason, dont give up for her. Your not alone in this."

*The picture is one taken of Katie and Jason while there we are Mikes house for the picnic. Katie had forgoten Mike had taken it till Jen gave it to her while she was visiting with her. It showed Jason and Katie with there heads together smiling arms wraped around one another. On the small peace of paper was writen.*

"You were taken away to a dark place,
There is no more smile on your face,
And I can only hope your ok.
At the end of each day I will stop and think,
And say for you a prayer.
They can take away your freedom,
They can take away you rights,
But they can’t take away your memories you think about each night.
The memories that will help you stay strong,
The memories that will help you carry on.
And know I’ll be waiting for you my dear friend,
Until the day I see you again."

Door

Rick eyes Misty with slight amusement. "Well, you certainly did a good job on yourself last night. I'm mighty curious about that."

"Me too." Carson reenters the room, his thumbs hooked in his pockets.

Rick looks at him, studying him for just a moment to ensure really nothing had gone askew the night before. There was an honest look on Carson's face this morning...it satisfied Rick.

Carson leans his back on the counter and looks to Misty. "If you've found an antidote, we better keep it under wraps - that's something the Agency would be mighty fond of finding."


Con returns Jamie's hug and kiss, not wanting to let her go, but he knows he must. He follows her out and stands on the porch, giving a wave as she drives off. Instead of turning back inside, he simply stands for a long while, watching the empty road.

Finally he sighs deeply and goes back inside to check on everything before he went back to his own place for the day. Gathering up his bag, he spies the letter that had been on his mind. Maybe if he could just get away...somewhere away from here...just to think...clear his mind... He wanted a change of scenery...he wanted to stop being angry with himself and scared of his own actions... And there was just one place he had any faith in at all to help. But what about looking out for Jamie's house...her snake...her mail... He couldn't leave - he had taken on that responsibility for her.


Jason lowers his eyes to the table and fidgets with the cuffs on his hands. "I hope you're right, Lockheart. I gotta tell you, I'm not banking on it, but I'm still willing to stick to a story."

As Lockheart asks what happened, Jason's mind reverts to the events of that morning...the words that were said...the implications.

He looks back up at her, staring her in the eye, a dullness slowly, slowly starting to replace the spark that had been there. He had only been in the system three days, but already it was sucking the life out of him. "I ran into the bus door," he states evenly.

Leaving

*Misty smiles now shower and dressed she felt like a human being. Walking back over to the bed Misty hopes up on the edge.*

"Morning. I'm not a doctor yet just an assistent. So I guess you would be right to call me patient, And I am doinh ok. I feel like I have been hit by a truck a few times over though. My body still feels week but I guess that is to be exspected. It will wair away in time."

*So many thought ran through Misty's mind. There was so much she wanted to tell Rick. So much she needed to explain and she wasent even sure where to start. Misty sits trying to collect her thought at she stairs at nothing inpaticulare.*

*Jamie smiles back at Con.*

"I'll try not to work to hard and how could I ever forget to call you."

*Jamie stands as her an Con exit. The ride home is quiet as Jamie thinks about her trip. Everyonce and a while just watching Con as he drived. Finally geting home Jamie heads inside with Con to do some last minute stuff around the house. Her pulse started to race as the time to leave drew closes. She wouldent addmit it but she was so scaired. Glancing at the clock Jamie lets out a sigh it s 2pm and time to go. Jamie throws her arms around Con giving him a big hug and a long kiss. Drawing away Jamie looks deep into Con's eyes looking for her own reasureance, along with showing him some.*

"I'll be back in no time. Make sure you feed Ed for me, and get the mail, and...."

*Jamie laughs at herself as she relizes how redickulace she sounded.*

"Why am I telling you all this you already know. I guess I am just trying to stall."

*Jamie brings her hand to Con's face for a moment.*

"I love you Con. I'll call in a few hours to let you know how the drive is going. See ya again in no time."

*Jamie walks off the pourch and to her car geting in and starting it up. As she pulls out of the driveway Jamie sticks her arm out the window and waves at Con starting her long trip to Texas to fofill her commetment.*

*Lockheart eyes Jason. There was something differnt about him. Prison could change any man into someone completely differnt and it was doing just that to Jason.*

"They may not think they are going to let me win Jason. But I, we will. I'm geting you out of here if its the last time I do."

*Lockheart lets out a long sigh.*

"What happend to your eye Jason?"

You realize...

Heading slowly down the hall, Carson goes to the holding room for his bag and a clean change of clothes, then hits the shower. Finishing up, he finds himself looking in the mirror. Who was that man anymore? He hadn't been lying when he'd stated that Misty had him so that he didn't even know which way was up anymore. Who was he? Was he the hired hitman? The torturer? The con artist? Was he the good guy? The changed guy? Did he even really know what that entailed?

Shaking his head, he exits the bathroom. This whole thing was just way too complicated. At least when he was with the Agency, he'd known where he'd stood...until he'd seen Jamie...


Rick makes his way into the infirmary and lifts his eyebrows, seeing Misty up. "Well good morning." A smile spreads. "Hows the patient? Or should I say, the doctor/patient?"


Con cocks his head as Jamie catches his gaze. "I find it hard to accept thanks when I've had just as good a time today." His eyes show a spark...not prominent, but it was there if one looked closely...and it was a spark that had been missing for a long time.

"I guess while you're gone I better start thinking about what on earth I'm gonna do now... my paid leave from TJY is about up..." He gives a little sigh. "Don't work to hard while you're gone, eh? Enjoy the ranch and the company." He throws her a wink. "And don't forget to call."

The waiter comes to pick up the tab, distracting Con to look at his watch. "I guess we better get back to your place if you're gonna leave at a decent time."


Jason is brought roughly down the long hall towards the private room. He's been dressed in jeans and blue prison shirt, and his hands are cuffed in front of him. Shoved through the door, he glares at the guard, who simply nods to Lockheart. "Holler when you're ready to leave."

Irritated, Jason walks to the chair and sinks down into it, his jaw tightened with a new anger. His right eye displays a new bruise.

Copping an attitude, he quirks one eyebrow at the lawyer. "You realize this is only the beginning. They're never going to let you win this thing."

Moments

*Misty offers Carson a smile.*

"Well thank you for watching over me Carson. It means alot to know you cared."

*Misty pulls her blankets back and swings her legs over the edge of the bed streching.*

"I probley should do that same. At least make myself look presentable. I'm sure I have alot of explaining to do to you and Rick about what I have been working on, and what aprears to be the cure. I'll be seeing you soon than. "

*Misty slowly stands and goes to the drinking fountain to grab a drink than slowly makes her way to her bag. Her bare feet soflty scuffing across the floor. As Misty dug through her bag for a few things she stops for a moment and thinks. Carson had spent the night watching over her, making sure she was ok. He's helped give her a shoot and cool her down from her high feaver. Maybe Carson had found his place after all..*

*Jamie gives Con a squeeze and sits up.*

"Well I think I am gonna get up take a shower, pack the car and than I think I want to go out and do something with you. I'm not sure but I want it to end with having lunch. Your going to feel smothered I tell ya before I go. But I think you can deal with it. I need to make up for all the time I am gonna be without you. Than I guess I will be on my way."

*As the day pass Jamie and Con spend much time together, going to the tiny fair at the part, looking around in differnt stores. Jamie and Con even find themself in a small photo booth geting there picture taken. One photo strip for each of them. Finally the hours pass all to fast and its time for lunch. Jamie and Con find themself in someplace differnt for lunch. Jamie had already said he goodbyes to her family and dident want to have to feel the tears again. So insted they find themselfs in a differnt small cafe right around the courner from Jamie's apt.*

"I've had a great morning and afternoon with you Con like always. Thank you for making the day special for me."

*Jamie watches Con from across the table, her eyes meeting his. Every moment spent with Con was pressuse to Jamie. Even the simplist of things mattered and braught a smile to her face.*

*As Lockheart shut her hotal room door and opens the letter her eyes become wide. How could the Judge move the date up even more. Lockheart dident even again understand who this was possable. There was no time to wait She could work on her statment/speach tonight than run is by Jason in a few days. Right now she needed to see Jason and go over what he would plee in court. Than she needed to call Reese and let him know what was going on as well. Shuting her laptop Lockheart grabs her brefcase and starts her long drive to the state prison.

After parking the car Lockheart makes her way to the front gate flasking the guard her papers shower her who she was she heads inside. Geting to the front desk she askes about Jason and is escorted to a room and told to wait here while they went and fetches him. Siting down at the table Lockheart pops open her brefcase and goes through some papers waiting for Jason to arrive.*

Document

Misty’s rebellious words cause Carson to grin. “You like bucking the rules, don’t you, ya spitfire?”

Drawn back into a kiss, he leaves Misty in control, allowing her to drive the exchange. Taken into a hug though, evokes a strange feeling. It wasn’t an embrace of passion, but rather one of care…comfort…trust. It was different…

Finally pulling back, Carson sits up and just looks at Misty for several moments, using the silence to concentrate on what was showing through her eyes. She trusted him. Though hardly having known him for long at all, she also cared for him. It still confused Carson to a certain degree. It was nice…he couldn’t deny that fact. But it brought on things within himself that he didn’t want to deal with…questions without answers…locked emotions…

His mind diverts to the deal he’d made the day before. He knew that it went against everything Misty thought he was…what he was changing into. Could he really go through with it, when someone like her had put so much trust into him?

Forcing a wry grin, he gives her shoulder a squeeze. “Now that I don’t have to watch you like a hawk, I’m gonna get myself ready for the day. I’m sure Rick will be here soon to take care of ya.”


Con chuckles and sets his own coffee cup down. Shifting Jamie around, he pulls her up so she’s sitting sideways on his lap and he can wrap his arms around her planting a kiss on her forehead. “It’ll only be for a week or two. I have confidence that you can survive without the likes of me for that long.”

He tucks a strand of her hair behind her ear. “But this morning I’m all yours.”


Judge Barker doesn’t appear to react much to Lockheart’s bold statement, though tension rises in his eyes. Seeing her leave, he finally lets out a sigh, rubbing a weary hand over his face. He reaches for the phone, jumping slightly as it rings. “Yes? …Not great…no trouble…I don’t think…” He pauses, listening. “You did what?! But we can’t… you said I wouldn’t get into trouble! Well if you do this then….look, I’ve already stuck my neck out far enough. If I push this back any more, it’s gonna look like….” He stops, gritting his teeth. “Fine. Send it to me and I’ll sign it. But this goes no further, do you understand? From here on out, its legit.”


A knock comes to Lockheart’s hotel door, and a maid is standing, smiling. “Sorry to bother you, Miss, but this just came for you and they said it was urgent.” She hands Lockheart a sealed letter, then turns to leave.

The envelope contains a folded paper, a copy of a faxed document, signed by Judge Barker. The date of the preliminary hearing, stated only hours before, had suddenly and been changed to the day after tomorrow…an action unheard of.

Honor

*Misty's grin incress as she brings her arms up around Carson's neck pulling him closer to her. Having no problem kissing her back. For a long moment Misty lingers her lips pressed to Carson's enjoying the moment and the touch of is skin to her face. His hands were rough but gental. Something Misty now longed for and loved to feel. After kiss just a while longer Misty pulls her head back deeper into the pillow looking Carson in the eyes. So much emotion his he blue eyes she never tired of geting lost. The grin plays at the couner of her mouth as her eyes dance.*

"I am feeling better. I couldent die and let ou off the hook that easy. So it looks like your stuck with me. As for geting in trouble for being close to my Prince, I'd be willing to gte yelled at 100 more times if that ment I could tast your lips again."

*Misty reaches her head up to Carson again meeting his lips to once again give him a kiss. Removing her lips from his once again she brings her arms around his back and draws him close her lips brushing his cheek as she gives him a tight hug. It was he who saved her life weather he though so or not. If he hadent had trusted her and done what she asked, she might not be alive at this moment. He hadent let her down and Misty new and hoped he never would.*

*As Jamie sits wraped in Con's arm she lets out a content sigh. Yet the thought of leaving made her a bit sad.*

"Probley after lunch around two or three. I figured than I could get a chunk of driving in, stop at a hotel for the night than arrive in texas around lunch time again. I would drive straght though but I never drove that far before and I have hurd tell of Highway hipnosis. I dont need to be geting in any accidents. I found on the computer a nice hotal to stay in so I wont be in some peace of crap place. And I will call to let you know I am ok and what not."

*Jamie takes another sip of her coffee than sets in on the table. Draping her one arm around Con's chest Jamie nuzzles her head into Con's shoulder so her forhead is on his neck.*

"I sure am going to miss you Con."

*Lockheart takes a seat in one of the chairs across from the desk. Saprised by the new information that was being throw at her. Everything was moving alot faster than Lockheart had exspected. She wasent even sure she understood how.*

"No Judge I was not informed of Mr. Stevenson's move or about his preliminary hearing. This is all new information to me and I have to addmit I am not happy one bit Judge Barker. But I guess I will have to deal with it the best I can and not wast time. There is much yet that needs to be done."

*Lockheart stands gathering her items. Before heading to the door Lockheart searches the Judges eyes on more time.*

"I dont know what side your on Judge Barker. If you good or bad, but somewhere you know that boy is innocent. The evadence and statments they have are proof and most of the stuff being spouted is lies. My leaving comment to you befor I see you again is this. When you become a Judge remember the othe you swore, remember the talk of honor to always protect the innocent and to put those who were bad behind bars. When you stand up there on court day, and look down at everyone, Mr. Stevenson, his friends, his family, those that love him can you look them all in the eyes and tell them there son, friend, soulmate is going to die. Can you really live with yourself, go home and kiss your family knowing you killed an innocent man. If you can than your no better than those who should be sent to death row. You infact yourself are a murder, and I pitty your family for loving such a monster."

*Lockheart holds her head high making her way out of the Judges office and down the hall. The meeting dident go as planed but Lockheart felt confadent non the less. Things were moving fast but that only ment it would be sooner that Katie got to see Jason again.*

Assumptions

Carson gives a casual shrug. “I was on duty all night, we’ll just leave it at that.”

He develops a sly grin at Misty’s comment, his one eye narrowing slightly. “You must not be feeling too poorly.” He searches her eyes for several moments, letting her suggestion hang in the air.

Finally he moves to place a hand on each side of her so he’s looking down on her face. “Sick people shouldn’t be thinking about such things, ya know…” He pauses, stretching out the moment to intentionally create suspense.

Drawing back, he sits up straight, shifting his focus to the door. “And if Rick caught us, he’d have my hide.”

He pauses again. “But then…” His gaze swings back to Misty, the mischief sparking in his eyes. “I think it might be worth the fallout.”

Carson resumes his position leaning over her, a grin playing at his mouth as he looks down into her eyes. “I take that back. I know it would be worth the fallout.”

Bending lower, Carson’s lips envelop Misty’s in a strong kiss, a rough hand finding the side of her face where his thumb runs along her cheek and jawline.


Con looks up as Jamie brings him a cup of coffee, and offers a sleepy grin. “Thanks.”

Taking a sip, he cocks his head to look at her. He’d grown so used to Jamie’s touch. He swings his own arm around her and leans back into the couch, bringing her with him so she’s tucked up beside him. “I know you’ll be back…if I didn’t, do you think I’d be letting you go?”

He thinks for several moments, taking another sip of coffee. “What time are you leaving?”


Judge Barker rises from his seat, and returns the handshake firmly. “Pleasure, Miss Lockheart. Please, sit down.” He gestures to an extra chair, and sits back down himself.

His eyebrows raise slightly. “I’m sorry you were not informed of Mr. Stevenson’s move. I was told you had been notified.” He sifts through some papers on his desk. “The reason I approved his move was because the county jail is not fully equipped to handle prisoners of this caliber. A new policy has been approved and put into action, giving the Nevada count jails relief by sending their heavier case arrestees to the prison for holding at least until they appear in court.”

The judge leans back in his chair, finding Lockheart’s eyes, unafraid of them. “As you know, due to the overload of cases in the system right now, court appearances have been stacked up and delayed. However, as such, I have also approved several other proposals that will allow for quicker and smoother hearings. I myself was informed by the state department that I would be holding Mr. Stevenson’s preliminary hearing a week from tomorrow, when a trial date will be established. I’m assuming you had been notified of this.”

Coffee

*Misty turns her head to see Carson. She hadent relized he was in the room with her. How long had he been there? Misry trys to smile her best she can though her body stull hurt.*

" I feel like I was hit by a bus, and than a car. I probley look like it too."

*Misty rolls her eyes just imagening what she looked like.*

"Did...Did you watch over me all night Carson? Thats pretty sweet of you if you did."

* A grin cross Misty's face as her big brown eyes light up. Her fingers find Carson's hand and Dance ontop of it.*

"Ya know I could always close my eyes and pretending to be sleeping again so I could get that prince charming wakeup call. But something tells me I wouldent have to pretend to be able to get a kiss."

*Jamie's is jolted out of her transe as she hears a loud crashing sound from the yard to apartments over than some yelling. As much as she hated to go its was going to be good to get away from all the noise and chaos. The thing Jamie new she would miss the most was Con.

Heading back inside Jamie glances at the clock and knows Con will be awake soon. Having him stay with her she had learned his patterns so quickly. When he would wake, when he would sleep, what he liked when he first woke up. Jamie had become so much closer to Con.

Grabing another coffee mug from the cabnit Jamie pours Coffee in it along with more in her own. Heading into the living room seeing Con is awake she smiles and comes around to the front of the coutch siting down.*

"Good Morning Sweety. Here's some coffee."

*Jamie hands the cup to Con than takes a sip of her own wraping her free arm around Con.*

"Its gonna be ok. I'll come back to you, I promise."

*The secratary turns from the door heading back out to Lockheart.*

"Miss. Lockheart, Judge Barker will see you this way.*

*The secratary leads Lockheart throgh a door than down a long hall pointing to another room.*

"In there."

*Lockheart steps up to the door and enters the large room. Eyeing the Judge across the room. Walking over to the desk Lockhear drops her brefcase on the ground. Sticking her hand out to the judge.*

"Judge Barker, I am Angelica Lockheart, Jason Stevenson Lawyer. We need to talk about my Client, why was he sent to the state prison so soon and how come I was not informed."

*Lockheart keeps her eyes on the judge. Studing his face, he movements, his actions. Lockheart searches for all her answers in his eyes.*

Sleeping beauty

Carson's eyes drift open slowly, his ears picking up on movement. Rolling over, he looks up to the bed just in time to see Misty lay back down.

Sitting up, he gets his legs under himself to stand just a little groggily, and eases down to sit on the bed next to Misty. "Ah, the sleeping beauty lives," he teases quietly. “I would have tried waking you sooner, but if Rick woulda caught me being the prince charming, it probably wouldn’t have been pretty.”


Con takes a deep breath and stretches, the morning light invading his sleep. He yawns and sits up on the couch, rubbing his face wearily. The nights just didn’t seem long enough anymore.

He thinks for a moment, knowing something was different about today…what was it… oh yes. Jamie was leaving today. It was and odd feeling… Part of Con didn’t want Jamie to go… part of him knew it was necessary. He’d have no one to watch over tonight…he’d be back at his own place. He wondered for a moment at his purposefulness.

Leaning forward, he rests his elbows on his knees to put his face in his hands. Woud anything ever seem easy ever again?


Judge Barker looks up from his desk, raising his eyebrows slightly. He scratches his graying head, then sighs, taking off his glasses. “Alright. Show Miss Lockheart in, please.”