A/N: So here is a brand new story that I started writing a few days ago. It goes along the same background as my last two stories that can be found on my profile if anyone is confusses.

Disclaimer: As cool as it would be I don't own any of the characters or locations mentioned on SeaQuest DSV. I am not here to make profit on anything except my readers happiness.

Lucas raced down the corridors of the seaQuest towards the bridge. He suddenly landed flat on his back, looking up at the face of Chief Crocker.

"Lucas, you know better than to run through the corridors without watching where you are going," Crocker scolded.

"Sorry, Sir," Lucas apologized. "Is my dad on the bridge? I need to ask him something."

"Yes, he is, but try walking next time."

"Yes, Sir."

Lucas always enjoyed walking on the bridge since it was where all the activity really took place. He could sit back and watch it for hours. Lucas looked around the room and then spotted his father by the moon pool. It looked like Darwin had also decided to pay his dad a friendly visit. Lucas walked over to his father and reached out from behind him to pet Darwin. Bridger turned his head slightly to face his son.

"To what do I owe this friendly visit?" Nathan asked.

"Well, I was just on the vidlink talking to Robbie, and we were wondering if I could go stay with him for a little while? I haven't got to see him since we started the tour," Lucas asked with pleading eyes, analyzing his father.

"How long is a 'little while', Lucas?" Nathan asked, knowing his son was getting tired of the ship; it has been awhile since they last docked.

"We were thinking a month. Please, Dad, I am sixteen. I can take care of myself," Lucas reasoned.

"I don't know; let me talk to Robert and straighten out all the details. Then, we will talk," Nathan said. As much as he hated to admit it, Lucas never lied, but he did have a habit of bending the truth; he simply wanted to confirm with Robert that the plans were set.

It was not until later that evening that he got the chance to call him.

"Hey, Robert, how have you been?" Nathan asked his eldest son.

"Good, I have been waiting for your call," Robert said, knowing his father's protectiveness would have him calling in a matter of hours.

"Oh." Nathan laughed. "Am I that predictable?"

"I know you, Dad; I knew when I invited Lucas that you would call yourself. You can be a little over-protective when it comes to Lucas."

"Can you blame me with everything that has gone on in the last year? He has been kidnapped three times, shot, and beat up," Bridger said with regret in his eyes. He wanted to let Lucas go, but worried about his safety.

"I know, Dad; I have seen it all too. But, Lucas needs time to relax and be a teenager. He has always had to be the adult. I mean, sure Ben can bring the teen in him out sometimes, but he needs this. I promise to watch him like a hawk; he is not going missing on my watch again," Robert promised, knowing his father was always concerned about Lucas and the enemies he had made though his brilliance.

"I know. I will think it over and call you tomorrow," Bridger said. "Goodbye, Son."

A week later, Lucas was dropped off at Robert's apartment; he would be there for a few hours till Robert got off work. Lucas waited inside the apartment; he called his dad and told him he had arrived safely, then got on a computer and chatted with friends on the Internex till the door of the apartment swung open. Lucas turned his head to greet his brother, but was surprised and startled to see a woman in the doorway, who was equally surprised to see him.

"Who are you, and what are you doing here?" she demanded as she walked over to the vidlink and started dialing the police.

"I could ask the same; I don't know who you are, but my brother will be here soon, so you'd better leave," Lucas said, hoping this was not another kidnapping attempt as he saw her dialing a number on the vidlink.

"Well, I don't know who your brother is, but this is my boyfriend's apartment, and he has never mentioned a brother coming here," she spat at him as she waited for police to arrive.

"You must have the wrong place because this is my brother's apartment, and he should be home any minute. He'll kick you out of here," Lucas threatened, hoping the woman would give up and leave. Her demeanor and attitude was setting him on edge.

The two were at a standstill for several minutes, neither giving in when a banging was heard at the door. "Police! Open up." The woman moved to open the door while Lucas stood, frozen.

"Officers," she gasped, "finally. I came to my boyfriend's apartment, and this boy was messing with his computer. He claimed to be waiting for his brother, but he had not informed me anyone was coming."

"Well, young man" an officer asked, turning to him, "What do you have to say for yourself?"

"It's true; this is my brother's apartment I was waiting for him to get off work. I am here to visit for a few weeks," Lucas explained.

"Could you show me your clothes and things that you brought, then?" the officer asked, hoping to clear this up quickly.

"Yes, my bag is over in the second bed room. The duffel is on the bed." Lucas said.

"One bag and you are staying here for a 'few weeks'?" the officer questioned, having problems believing the story. He was in a hurry; it was almost the end of shift, and he wanted this matter settled. "Boy, grab your bag; we are taking you to the station for breaking and entering."

"No, you can't" Lucas protested. "My brother will be here soon and will straighten this all out, I swear," Lucas begged as the police officer put him in handcuffs, making him shake. He could not stand being restrained after all the kidnappings. Just as they began to lead him out of the apartment, a loud voice came out of nowhere.

"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE!" Robert was standing in the doorway; he had run to the apartment up three flights of stairs when he had seen the police car outside, fearing the worst. "RELEASE MY BROTHER IMMEDIATLEY!"

"Robert, this really is your brother?" the woman said, astonished. "I thought he was a robber or something, so I called the police."

"Melanie, I told you a week ago my brother was coming. How could you forget?" Robert scolded as the officers took the handcuffs off Lucas.

"If we are not needed, then we will be on our way," the officers said as they left, then Robert turned to his shaken little brother. He may be sixteen, but after being shot, kidnapped more than once, and exposed to horrible treatments, he was a lot jumpier because of it.

"You okay, buddy?" Robert asked as he sat next to Lucas on the sofa.

"Yeah, I-" Lucas stopped and looked at Melanie. "I did not know you had a girlfriend."

"We have been dating about a month; she was here because I wanted to introduce you to each other, but then, I ran late at work," Robert apologized. "Melanie, this is my little brother, Lucas; Lucas, this is my girlfriend, Melanie."

"Hello," Lucas said uneasily.

"Nice to meet you," Melanie replied.

"Well, I was planning dinner, but I think we will move it to tomorrow night instead. Melanie, tonight, I want to catch up with my brother, so I will see you tomorrow." Robert said as he kissed her and led her to the door. After she left, he went back to Lucas.

"Lucas, your hands are shaking," Robert noticed, walking back over to his brother and kneeling in front of him. Lucas started having tremors after his last kidnapping. They were now almost non-existent unless he was truly scared.

"I hadn't noticed," Lucas said as he looked at his trembling hands.

"What scared you?" Robert asked. "And don't give me your typical 'nothing'."

"I was not expecting Melanie to be here, and then, the men handcuffed me…I thought they were going to kidnap me again," Lucas admitted.

"It is understandable; you have been though a lot this year. But this next month is just you and me. I took the next couple of weeks off work so that we can have a lot of guy time, okay?" Robert said, looking at Lucas. "Now, how about we order a pizza and watch a few movies?"

Robert and Lucas laughed though a couple of comedies before turning in for the night. Lucas got set up in Robert's second bedroom. Robert had a plan for the next couple of weeks. He had it all set up; he and Lucas were going camping at Yellowstone National Park. He had cleared it with their dad-a nice trip away from technology was exactly what Lucas needed since he had a habit of working too hard. Yellowstone was one of the last good camping areas. With the ever-increasing population, very few natural parks still existed. He had made the arrangements a few weeks ago, hoping to take Lucas. They were flying out in the morning and would be out of contact for a week. Robert remembered a few times that their father had taken a short vacation, and they would go camping for the weekend.

Well their is the first chapter I know it is not very long but I hoped you enjoyed reviews are very important and I love to read. Constructive critism is essentail to my writing so never be afaid to say something bad.