A/N: Hello everybody! You'd left so nice reviews for Prophecy so I decided to write a continuation as you'd asked. Though it isn't necessary for you to read Prophecy to understand this story. Please tell me what you're thinking about. Should I keep writing it?

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Horace gave them the best Christmas gift they could imagine. He found them another house so they could finally start living normally instead of four people in one house. Somehow their departure from the Island was removed from the agenda. So the only thing they had to do now was to choose roommates. They agreed to discuss it later because for now the guys were too busy. Christmas or not, but they still had work to do.

-Hi- Amy sat down next to Juliet.

Surprisingly, this woman had become the closest friend that Juliet had ever had, except for Rachel. Maybe the reason was that Amy was so much like Rachel.

-Guess, you're happy with this whole 'two houses' thing. – Amy smiled knowingly.-You'll finally have the other guys out of your way. -

-What? – Did she miss something, because Juliet could not figure out what Amy was talking about?

-I mean now, Jin and Miles will no longer bother you and Jim. - Amy explained, winking, which confused Juliet even more. She wanted to say that Jin and Miles didn't bother her or James, well, Jin didn't, but the 'Other' habit stopped her, allowing Amy to continue.

-A few houses became free so Jim had a choice and I should tell you he chose the best one. -

Juliet's head was spinning based on what she heard. She remembered that conversation well and there was no mention of a choice.

-Nice to hear. Hope I'll be able to see for myself soon- She said, deciding that it was time for her to respond somehow.

-If you need any help, just tell me. - Amy was clearly excited and Juliet had a bad feeling that it had something to do with misunderstanding that James encouraged.

-Thank you, but I don't have many things. - She smiled.

-Well, yes. - Amy was slightly embarrassed. - And you have someone to help you. - She stated, leaving Juliet alone with a bunch of questions.

-Here we are. - Miles announced loudly.

Jin and James didn't say anything; though Juliet was sure they were home too. She could hear their footsteps. She was even able to distinguish them and now she was sure that Jin was in the bedroom, meanwhile James went straight to the bathroom. Miles, naturally, was in the kitchen. She knew it even without listening to his footsteps and it was hard to miss the crashing sound of the fridge door closing.

Juliet put her book aside and went out of her room and ran into Jin in the hallway.

-What went on at the meeting? -

-Horace told us about the new duty schedule. – He said slowly trying to accurately pronounce each word. His English was getting better and better.

-That means your schedule will change? -

-No, that means that we have a trip to the Hydra coming up. - Miles appeared with a plate in his hands. -Horace decided that all security members should spend some time among the bears, sharks, and crazy scientists. No offense, Jules. –

-For how long? - Her voice was trembling. It was one thing to stay in the past with James, Jin and Miles and quite another to be here alone.

-Week and a half. -

Ten days. It was ten damn alone days here.

-Our tough boss volunteered to be the in first group, so we're leaving the day after tomorrow. - Miles was clearly unhappy with this trip.

-I thought you'd be happy to be away from your parents? - She reminded him.

-Yeah, yeah! But not on the Hydra! They even don't have normal houses and there's smell of animals everywhere...-

Juliet's raised her eyebrow, listening to his indignation.

-And don't say that a few weeks ago we would have found such conditions acceptable. - He snapped. - Because I'm not the only one who isn't enthusiastic about this assignment. - He nodded toward the bathroom. Juliet exchanged glances with Jin. They both knew the real reason for James bad mood.

-Taking into account that you are going to the Hydra in any case, I think there is no sense in discussing it further. Let's eat something if there is still any food left. - She glanced at Miles' plate.