This is a sequel to Forgotten. Thanks to Yeeha-Yeeha for suggesting I do a follow up. There were things left in the last one that I can use for another story. Those who like the Cait/Hawke pairing will probably like this one better. The last story was more of an action one and didn't lend itself to too much of the two together.
Chapter 1
Stringfellow Hawke stepped out on the front porch of his cabin and took in the sweet smell of the early spring day. It had been a rough several months for him and his friends, or as he called them "his family". They had all had a close call with death but once again managed to pull through. This time, Horn had finally fallen and Hawke was pleased to never have to deal with him again.
Hawke sat down on the front steps and listened as he heard the sound of a helicopter in the distance. He watched as it slowly descended and carefully landed on the dock. Archangel climbed out with Marella in tow. Hawke stared at them as they made their way towards him.
"What brings you here so early Michael?" he asked as they got closer to him.
Michael smiled. "Sorry to call on you in the morning," he told him. "But, well, we were in the area so I figured I might as well stop in while I had the chance."
"You still didn't answer my question," Hawke said sarcastically.
"I need you to check on something for me," he replied. "Is Santini still ill?"
Hawke sighed. "Yeah, the doctor said it was the flu," he replied. "He'll be laid up for at least a week."
"What about Caitlin?" asked Michael.
Hawke shrugged. "She's fine," he said. "What's this about?"
"You remember the remote facility you and Caitlin went to where they were working on that experimental vaccine?" asked Michael.
"Of course," he replied. "How could I forget?"
"Well, didn't you say you destroyed the facility before leaving?" asked Michael.
"Yeah, I did," said Hawke. "Why?"
"We've been getting some strange readings from there again," Michael informed him. "There are also reports of some movement. We think there is some kind of unauthorized occupancy. I need you and Caitlin to go and check it out."
Hawke shrugged. "Might just be the Russians following up on things," he replied. "But, okay, if you want, we can go and find out what's going on."
"That's what I want," replied Michael. "That's still United States property and no one should be there."
Hawke grinned. "Alright Michael," he replied. "If anyone's there, Caitlin and I'll kick them out."
"How soon can you go?" asked Michael.
"Tomorrow morning okay with you?" asked Hawke. "Caitlin's got some kind of get together with her college friends tonight. She's been looking forward to it."
"That'll do," replied Michael. "First thing tomorrow will be fine. Now, how about breakfast?"
Hawke gave him a dirty look. "You drop in and expect breakfast?" he asked.
"Nope," he replied as Marella headed back to the helicopter. "We brought it with us. Figured it was the least we could do since we were dropping in on you so early."
Hawke smiled. "Was that your back up bride?" he asked.
Michael just laughed as they three headed into the cabin to enjoy the food that they had brought.
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The next morning, Caitlin met up with Hawke and they headed to the lair to prepare for their trip.
"I never thought we'd be going back to that place," Caitlin told him. "I have to admit, it kind of gives me the creeps."
"There shouldn't be anything left there," said Hawke. "We destroyed it all, remember?"
"Then what is it that Michael thinks is going on?" she asked.
"I don't know," replied Hawke. "He just said they were getting some strange readings and that there was report of some kind of movement. It could be anything."
"I can't imagine anyone wanting to go to that place and stay," said Caitlin.
Hawke stared at her as they got ready to climb into Airwolf. He took her arm and pulled her towards him. "Cait, you don't have to go if you don't want to," he told her. "I know how difficult it was for you the first time."
"No, I'm okay," she told him. "Yeah, it was hard. Seeing all those people dead was kind of frightening but the fact that we found the antidote and people were saved in the end made it all worthwhile. I'll be okay, I promise."
Hawke shot her a soft smile. "Okay," he replied. "We may not even have to land. Hopefully we'll get there and we won't find anything at all."
Caitlin shook her head, "We'd better get going then," she replied.
Hawke climbed into Airwolf after Caitlin. Within minutes the two were airborne.
"Okay, coordinates are plugged in," said Caitlin. "Hopefully this will be an uneventful trip."
"Let's go," said Hawke as they turned and headed towards their destination.
The two were quiet for most of the trip. Caitlin couldn't help but let her mind wander to their last trip there. She had worked hard to put the time they were there in the back of her mind. The memories had been painful at first but time had eased them. She wasn't sure why she feared going back. They had found the antidote and destroyed the facility. Still, she couldn't get past the uneasiness she felt about the place and the sense that something very wrong was going on there now.
"Are you okay?" Hawke asked as they got closer to their destiny.
"I will be," she replied. "I guess I'm just a little nervous about this. Something doesn't feel right."
"Well, we'll check it out and see," he replied. "Don't worry, it'll be okay."
Caitlin shot him an uneasy smile. "Sure," she replied.
