Title: Disruptions in the Repeating Pattern
Author: slacker_d
Pairing/Characters: Sarah/Cosima, Cosima/Delphine, Sarah/Cosima/Delphine, Felix, Kira, Scott, Cal
Disclaimer: Not mine.
A/N: So kiarcheo has this head canon about Sarah, Cosima and Delphine that can be found on tumblr (post/89887666644/idk-about-others-but-im-curious-like-how-it-starts), that is awesome. And I've been given permission to take this idea and run with it. So here is the first of many connected one shots that will eventually lead to Sarah/Cosima/Delphine. Starts from Sarah visiting Marion Bowles at the end of 2x10 and goes AU from there.

Part One
Pairing/Characters: Sarah Manning, Marion Bowles
Summary: Sarah meets with Marion Bowles
Disclaimer: Not mine.
Word Count: 1,103

Sarah feels uneasy about getting into the limo, despite Cal's assurances that they can trust Marion Bowles. She wonders if he's being naive for thinking that or if he's left out something vital about what was arranged by him and Mrs. S did while Sarah was at DYAD.

Eventually the car pulls up in front of what can only be classified as a mansion. The driver exits and opens the door for Sarah before knocking on the front door. Sarah's led inside and left in an ornate sitting room. The house is eerily quiet and there's a tray of tea on the table in front of her. It feels a little too perfect and Sarah tries to appear relaxed as she takes in her surroundings.

Minutes later, Sarah hears heels coming her way and turns to find Marion entering.

"Sorry to keep you waiting," she says, though she's obviously not.

Sarah wants to roll her eyes. As if she didn't already know who holds all the power in this situation—she may not like it, but she can admit it. Instead, she simply nods as Marion sits across from her.

"Tea?"

Sarah shakes her head.

"Well first things first," Marion begins as she pours tea for herself. "I have been put in charge of DYAD temporary since Rachel is... incapacitated for the moment."

Sarah barely holds back her smirk at this news; though it's not like Sarah trust Marion any more than she trusted Rachel.

"Also, Dr. Cormier has been assigned another position and sent to Frankfurt," Marion continues.

"Germany?" Sarah asks. "For how long?"

"I can't say," Marion replies, holding up a hand to stop Sarah's interjection. "Because of what Rachel set up before... everything happened, she will be there for a while. I am working on getting her back, but it will take some time."

Sarah thinks of Cosima. Last night's conversation is forcing Sarah to admit that Cosima's time is more limited than anyone would like to think about. And though Sarah might not be Delphine's biggest fan, the fact that she loves Cosima is indisputable. She should be here with her, not Germany.

"Sooner, rather than later, I realize," Marion continues. "However, as I'm sure you're aware, Rachel is very thorough."

"Yeah, but if you're the director now, why can't you just call her back?" Sarah questions.

"As I said, Rachel is very thorough," Marion replies. "And I cannot simply bring her back on a whim. While an... understanding was reached between myself and your people—"

"My people?"

"Cal Morrison and Siobhan Sadler. Surely they told you?"

Cal had said a few things last night, but Sarah had been caught up in other things and there hadn't really been time. "I haven't seen Mrs. S since I turned myself in," Sarah answers.

"Yes, well, I'm sure she'll explain things soon."

"So what exactly are the terms of this deal?" Sarah asks, worried about what had been agreed to on her behalf, without her consent.

"Unfortunately, one of the terms was that Cal and Siobhan explain things to you."

Sarah chuckles darkly. "Convenient."

"What I can tell you, Sarah," Marion says. "Is that, for now, DYAD will stay out of your way."

"What about Alison and Cosima?"

"Theirs as well," Marion agrees. "And your brother also."

"For now?"

Marion pauses solemnly. "Until Cosima is cured or... no longer with us."

Sarah grimaces, pushing down the agony that this statement creates. "And how exactly is Cosima supposed to be cured? Without Delphine or access to a lab..."

"It is unfortunate," Marion agrees. "However, those are the terms. But as a gesture of good will, I did allow Mr. Smith access to as much of the information and research in relation to Cosima's case as possible before he left DYAD yesterday."

"Who?"

"Scott Smith," Marion explains. "He was working with your sister and Dr. Cormier on the cure. He also made sure that Cosima got out, I believe. He is free to do what he wants with his time."

"How generous of you," Sarah says, wryly. Thinking back to the unknown—to her at the time—tech who had loosened her restraint and handed her the keycard, Sarah has a thought. "Does that mean he's safe as well?" Will he get in trouble for helping them escape?

"Safe?"

Knowing that plausible deniability is everyone's best option, Sarah treads lightly. "So if Scott continues to help Cosima work on the cure... does that mean he'll be immune as well? That DYAD will leave him alone?"

"Mr. Smith has no reason to be concerned," Marion answers.

"And so you'll leave the people who help us alone?" Sarah asks, thinking of Art and anyone else who might get sucked in.

"That was more Rachel's approach to things," Marion says. "I prefer a different method."

"Yeah, well, excuse me for not finding that comforting," Sarah retorts.

"I realize that you have no reason to trust me," Marion replies. "But as someone who oversees DYAD, I do want Cosima to be cured."

"And yet you can't bring back Delphine or give us access to the labs," Sarah clarifies.

"I'm taking a large personal risk here, Sarah," Marion says. "While all those involved would be pleased if a cure was figured out, it is not necessarily part of their larger goal."

"So then what's in it for you?" Sarah asks.

"I have my own reasons for wanting a cure to be found."

"Such as?" Sarah asks.

"Now isn't really the time for that discussion."

Sarah sighs, knowing she's gotten all the information she's going to get at the moment. "Yeah, well, if that's all you've got to say..." She stands.

"Of course," Marion says, standing as well.

They walk to the door in silence.

"The car will drive you back," Marion says. "We'll be in touch."

"Monitoring from afar, I'm sure," Sarah retorts.

"It would be in everyone's best interest if Cosima didn't try and contact Dr. Cormier at the moment."

"Why the bloody hell not?"

"You'll have to trust me," Marion replies. "It will make things easier in the long run."

"As if we have a choice," Sarah tells her. "But fine. If it means that getting her back sooner, we'll wait. For now."

"Thank you."

Sarah simply nods before heading outside. The driver is standing next to the door, which he opens, allowing her to slide inside. The drive back to Felix's gives her plenty of time to think. She needs to talk to Cal and maybe Mrs. S before deciding their next move. But at least for the moment, she relax and just breath.