A/N: Hello! I promise it's the longest Author's note I'll ever write in this story!
I'm back with many thanks to the amazing metube! Who listened to all my crazy ideas… So if you have clicked onto this story and haven't read my last story 'Displaced'... I'll just tell you the important stuff so you're not entirely lost!
This story set 6 months after the last episode. :-( … so many reasons I won't begin to go into with how sad and angry I am that Terra Nova didn't at least get a season 2 with Wash being alive! (Yes, I'm a believer she is alive…1. There was no blood and 2. Episode 3 where Taylor is about to slit his throat, Wash shoots him at roughly the same range and he survived and seemingly uninjured)... But moving on!
Taylor and Wash= In a relationship (one that has been discreet from the Colony…but soon they want to announce they are a couple and finally settle down and have many beautiful babies that will terrorize the colony in the fun way..Not like Lucas!).
Kate Renshaw= my OC who is a pretty understanding chick with awesome fighting and gun skills as she was a highly trained mercenary from 2016 who fell through a portal to Terra Nova now lives with Alicia in their own house. She works construction and tries to keep a low profile though the Colony loves to gossip about her. She is also in a relationship Malcolm Wallace.
There will be humour, there will be horrible clichés (because I like them), and there'll be serious stuff and action!… I have placed on 'M' rating for wanting to cover my ass on if I have characters swear or get a little too rude or dark for 'T'… don't want my story being deleted!
All grammar, missing words and any mistakes are my own and if anyone can recommend a Beta who does Terra Nova fanfics would be greatly appreciated!
Also I LOVE reviews! But like anyone else I don't like being flamed… if you don't like my story I would appreciate it if you please just keep it to yourself and move onto another story :-)…
Disclaimer: I own nothing! But if I had a billion dollars I'd invest in property, buy a new pair of boots and a season 2 of Terra Nova, another firefly movie and a time machine (not all in that order)…but alas I have not won the lotto yet! So I own nothing!
And that's it!...Please enjoy the story!
Alicia felt a trickle of sweat glide down her back as she sat in her chair with rigid posture and straight back. . It was beautiful moderately warm summer morning so she knew the sweat was not from the heat as the temps were still in the low thirties but from the exertion she was trying to keep from upending her breakfast on the table. She was vainly trying to calm the nausea rolling in her. Just keep it contained Wash…we have to be finished soon... Just hang in there. Alicia told herself as she sat at the conference table in the Command Centre. It felt like the longest morning meeting of her life even though it had only been 15 minutes
"So, other than that everything is running smoothly" Guzman said as he finished his report about soldier activity and morale. Alicia stared at black mark in the wood of the table trying her best not to think about her breakfast. She had been feeling queasy for the last four days but then she had been sharing a house with Kate Renshaw who had caught the stomach flu from Zoe Shannon. She had hoped the queasy feeling was due to living through Kate being ill.
Kate and Zoe had bounced back from a few days of being ill and was a picture of perfect health while others were still suffering like Jim and his family and now her. She had hoped she missed out on the fun but the last 24 hours had not been her best. She hadn't felt this nauseous since her dad made her get drunk as punishment for trying to steal his beer at the sweet age of 16. It probably didn't help she looked after Kate when she was ill, just thinking about the gurgling and humanly impossible swirling noises that Kate had made when bringing up her food.. Oh don't go there Alicia thought as she could hear the noises in her head and it did not help her disposition.
"Wash?" Taylor asked, Alicia snapped her attention up to see Guzman, Taylor and Jim who was looking pretty pale himself looking at her. Poor Shannons had all fallen ill to the same bug that was making the rounds of the Colony. One bathroom five sick people, they should have taken Kate's offer of building an extension on their place with an extra room and toilet.
"Sir?" Alicia asked swallowing her nausea and returning her attention to the meeting. Hadn't meant to drift off into thought but it was taking a lot of effort to not throw up.
"I asked if we can rework the roster and give Barry more bodies to finish up the construction secondary research labs" Taylor said prompting her, she could see the concern in his eyes while he maintained a professional manner. It was coming up to their 6 month mark where they would announce they were officially a couple. But there were still a lot of things that needed to be taken care of first.
They had lost track of the Phoenix soldiers in the Badlands which did not bode well. There was also the fact that Alicia wanted to step down from being Taylor's Second in Command to show she was given no favouritism but also because she wanted to lighten her workload and focus on a better work life balance. Taylor didn't want her stepping down out of propriety, as far he was concerned Alicia deserved her position she worked hard and earned her place as his XO and there was no reason for her to step down. But he gave in when she explained her reasons that if… well, when she was pregnant she would prefer to have a balance in their life before the child arrived and it wasn't like the Colony's command chain couldn't do with some restructuring for the future especially now that the portal was gone. They had to start making their own rules and protocols to adapt to their situation.
"I-" Alicia started but stopped as she felt the bile rise in her throat.
"Wash you're looking a little green. You ok?" Jim asked trying use humour to make himself feel better. She held up a hand and nodded taking a moment. She looked to Taylor.
"It can be done Sir, you'll have the roster on your plex by the end of the day" Alicia finished.
"Ok. If there isn't anything else I think we can call it" Taylor said as he looked between Jim and Alicia. The two looked ready to be sick and he'd prefer if Jim at least took himself home. He just hoped this stomach bug didn't go any further than the Shannons and the two other families who were stricken by it. He didn't need soldiers getting sick. But looking at Alicia he knew it was too late for her. He was sure after looking after Kate and not falling ill she would be fine but apparently he was wrong.
"I'm ready to call it quits" Jim said. Guzman nodded he agreement as did Alicia.
"Ok, dismissed" Taylor said. Guzman and Jim left the room leaving Alicia who hadn't moved she was looked entirely focussed on trying not to throw up.
"Wash?" Taylor asked in a concerned and slightly amused tone. He could see it was by sheer will that she was not being sick right now.
"I need a minute" Alicia said as she took a slow fortifying breath.
"Want me to get a bucket?" he asked. Alicia glowered at him, he smiled as held his hands up in surrender. They sat in silence for a few seconds before Taylor spoke again.
"I assume Kate is well" Taylor said making conversation to distract Alicia and because he hadn't seen Kate for a week as she had been under quarantine by Alicia.
"Yeah she's a picture of perfect health. Elisabeth thinks her immune system is better equipped than ours" Alicia said referring to people from 2149.
"Well ain't that a laugh, the woman from 21st century can kick a stomach bug in a couple days while you and the others look to be laid up for at least a week or more." Taylor mused.
"Yeah hilarious, she probably ate a lot of dirt and licked unsanitary surfaces as a child to build it up" Alicia said dryly. Taylor chuckled at the comment.
"Would you like me to walk you home?" he asked.
"No, you shouldn't be near me or touch me until I'm better. Last thing we need is you getting sick" Alicia said standing up. "Remember to disinfect the tables and chairs" she told him as she slowly stood up.
"Yes Ma'am" Taylor said with an amused smile.
"Ok I have to go" Alicia said growing even more pale before Taylor could say another word Alicia left the room at a fast pace.
Taylor sat down at his desk got to work on signing reports and approving projects and all the paper work that went with running the colony. He hadn't realised an hour had passed until Kate knocked at the door grabbing his attention. She was just as Alicia said a picture of perfect health. Well close to it, she looked slightly fatigued but it was something Kate had been dealing with for a few months now.
"Permission to enter Sir" Kate said snapping to attention like a good soldier even if she was a civilian.
"Granted" Taylor said waving her in. Kate dropped her soldier act and pulled a heavy shopping bag around from outside into the room beside the door before she moved to the guest chair taking a seat.
"How are you going?" Kate asked as she settled in the chair. Taylor turned off the plex screen and laid it down on the desk so he could give Kate his full attention.
"I'm well, a little busy but I have time for you. How are you?" Taylor asked as he welcomed the break from paperwork.
"Healthy as an ox" Kate said before smiling.
"So then what do I owe the unexpected pleasure?" he asked.
"Well as you already know Alicia is under the weather. She asked me to stop by to get some work for her to do" Kate drawled carefully as if she already knew the answer.
"Tell her 'No', I want her to get better" Taylor said. He knew Alicia would be out of action for at least 6 days if not more and she would refuse to see him until she was well again. He remembered the last time she had a cold she refused to let him within 5 feet of her. It had been an interesting time but not one he wanted to repeat.
"She needs the distraction from heaving her guts. Can't you just find some mundane paperwork that doesn't require any brain power that she can sign to her little heart's content. Please?" Kate begged with a hopeful smile, Taylor eyed Kate for a moment and relented knowing Alicia would probably drive Kate insane if she didn't have some kind of occupation while sick.
"Alright, let me get something together" Taylor said, he pulled out a spare plex and started compiling some work for Alicia. "How did the physicals go with Doc Shannon?" he asked.
"I'm showing improvements, still have some internal scarring that won't go away and I have to pack on some weight other than that Elisabeth is impressed she says to keep pacing myself and keep an eye on the fatigue. Pretty much all good news" Kate said with a smile.
"And Malcolm?" Taylor asked as he couldn't help himself. Kate brought out his paternal side and he wanted to know everything that was going on in her world and if Malcolm was still treating her right.
"He's over the stomach flu, he's probably annoying Baz about the new research labs. I probably won't see him for a while now Alicia is sick" Kate said with a chuckle. It wasn't a secret Malcolm wasn't a fan of being sick or sick people it was one of the reasons he was a PhD. not a M.D.
"Probably not a bad idea for you either" Taylor said. Kate waved a dismissive hand at him.
"I'll be fine, if I was going relapse it would have happened already. Cheers" Kate said as he handed her the plex.
"You're welcome anything else I can do for you?" Taylor asked.
"Nope, that's it!" Kate said standing up.
"Ok, I'll see you in 48 hours" Taylor told her.
"I don't think so. Alicia has the house on lockdown until further notice." Kate told him.
"Really?" Taylor asked incredulously.
"Yeah, No one in or out expect yours truly" Kate pointed to herself before continuing "until Alicia is better or when she gets fed up with me. So don't worry, Baz gave me the week off as soon as he heard Alicia was sick. I'll take care of her" Kate said.
"I'll come by in 48 hours" Taylor said. Kate gave him an exhausted look and nodded. Kate knew how stubborn and persistence both Alicia and Taylor could be when they both wanted their way.
"Ok but just a warning. I've been given permission to use excessive force to remove any intruders from the house. Sick person with medical degree trumps Mayor of Colony" Kate told him.
"I look forward to it" Taylor said with a smug look. He knew he could take Kate.
"Ok, don't forget to disinfect" Kate sang as she stood up and gestured to the room. Taylor laughed as he knew that was Alicia's orders not hers.
"I won't" Taylor replied.
"Ok I'm off, see you around Commander" Kate said she picked up her bag and left the room.
Six days later,
Alicia was laid in her bed with her knees up and eyes closed as she tried to relax, not think about food even though her stomach was protesting that she should eat. She couldn't see the point anymore. She'd eat and then it would make a return trip, just a waste of resources. At least most of the liquids she consumed stayed down. But thinking about them made her feel ill. She heard the door open and Kate call out.
"Hey I'm back! you miss me?" Kate called.
"Oh yeah I missed you so much. I was counting down the minutes til you returned" Alicia said sarcastically from the bed not moving, she had left her bedroom door open so she had a clear path to the bathroom. It also gave her a view of the dining room and Kitchen where Kate was.
"Don't be mean. You want some tea or ginger ale?" Kate asked from the kitchen. Alicia watched as Kate unpacked a shopping back stowing food and other items away.
"Yes" Alicia said, a few minutes later Kate walked into the room and placed the drinks on Alicia's bedside table along with a plate with biscuits on it. It had been her staple since getting sick and was thankful for Kate who had been taking care of her.
She had to admit Kate was an amazing friend, she followed orders Alicia gave her to the letter from cleaning the house heavily with disinfectant to when she asked that no one be let in the house. Kate made sure no one came in and if they did, they didn't stay long. Alicia had to laugh as Taylor tried multiple attempts to sneak in each and every time Kate caught him and politely asked him to leave with an added 'nice try'. It was fast becoming a game between the two of them until Alicia complained about them disturbing her rest and her sanity. Taylor was always stubborn something the three of them shared in spades but he always respected Alicia's wishes.
"Well we now have enough tea, ginger ale and those weird biscuits you are so fond of to last us about 3 months but knowing you it will last a week" Kate said with a smile. Alicia nodded before she groaned as Kate laid down on the empty side of her double bed.
"You know you'll end up sick again" Alicia told her.
"I highly doubt I can catch what you got" Kate said with a chuckle and she rolled to her side and propped her head up on her elbow and looked down at Alicia.
"I don't think it's funny. Is there something in particular you wanted to say?" Alicia asked as she felt Kate watching her.
"Yeah" Kate said.
"I'm all ears" Alicia said.
"And bad breath" Kate commented, Alicia smacked her in the arm and Kate chuckled.
"What is it?" Alicia asked as she knew her breath was fine as she brushed her teeth after the last visit to the bathroom.
"I've been thinking that the stomach flu is only contagious for 48 hours and you only looked after me for three days. You didn't get ill and then five days later you are puking your guts up and 6 days now still going strong" Kate drawled liked Alicia was supposed to be able connect the dots in crazy bird's nest that was Kate's mind.
"There is a gestational period between catching the bug and before showing symptoms" Alicia said.
"I think you're pregnant." Kate said with about as much tact as a nuclear bomb.
"Its stomach flu, in two more days I'll be fine" Alicia said adamantly, she had to admit the thought definitely crossed her mind that she could be pregnant as she wasn't showing any other symptoms of stomach flu like Kate had. Sure she had a bit of a temperature, throwing up and bad nausea.
But she couldn't be pregnant. Sure she had her implant removed two months ago. It hadn't been planned but she had walked into the infirmary one day to actually find only the staff there and no patients. It was a rarity for it to happen. So she thought it was better take the opportunity with no witnesses around than wait the two months and end up with people asking questions. She also knew it would take her body a while to adjust and that the possibility for pregnancy was incredibly low for the first few months and it wasn't like she and Taylor weren't taking other precautions.
Alicia groaned as Kate moved on the bed to sit up and tucked her knees under her. Kate waited for Alicia to open her eyes as it was a sign the nausea and imminent threat of throwing up had passed. When Alicia opened her eyes she looked at Kate who spoke.
"I may not have a fancy medical degree from 2149. But my Nanna told me that when a man and woman really love one another they have a 'special' hug that they like to use to express their love-" Kate stopped Alicia glared at her and she also couldn't keep a straight face. "Ok fine I'll be serious, you missed your last period and now you're puking your guts up nonstop." Kate stated.
"How do you know I missed my last period?" Alicia asked her incredulously.
"We live together, I'm very observant and you have schedules for everything. Also you're a bit of bitch when you're pmsing . You know yoga would really help you mellow out" Kate told her. Alicia narrowed her eyes at Kate who smiled unapologetically as she grabbed Alicia by the arm and pulled it.
"So am I going to have a little baby brother or sister to play with or what?" Kate asked like an excited child asking for if she would be getting the pony she'd been begging for the last three Christmases'. She even pulled on Alicia's arm waiting for an answer.
"Oh stop pulling on my arm and moving" Alicia groaned protesting at the movement. "You're only making me want to vomit and I'll aim at you"
"Go ahead, I can't wait to collect my twenty terras from Jim" Kate said her eyes getting wide with further excitement as she released Alicia's arm.
"What? No you won't because I'm not pregnant" Alicia told her sternly.
"Come on I bet twenty terras that you'd have kids before me and I won" Kate said smugly.
"Why and how did you two even come up with such a bet?"
"Because there is a rumour currently going round that the reason Malcolm is spending so much time in the labs instead of with me due to me being pregnant with his illegitimate child that he doesn't want and feels I'm trying to trap him into marriage when I'm just a good tumble between the sheets. It just reeks of Dr Haynes and her snootiness. I just want to Bitch slap her. Why can't I bitch slap her?" Kate asked Alicia.
Alicia chuckled and shook her head, feeling empathy for Kate. Outpost 9 had been shut down and its projects and scientist had returned to the colony two days ago. Malcolm as Head of the Science department of course had to oversee the transfer of all the equipment and make space for the scientists and their research. It was taking a lot of time which Kate wasn't annoyed at as she was on nurse duty. But what did annoy Kate was Dr Haynes the woman was actively trying to monopolise Malcolm's time with her 'discoveries' flora and fauna from her time in the 'wild'. There was also the fact that Dr Haynes was a condescending, arrogant woman who sneered down her nose anyone she deemed 'below her station'.
Alicia, Kate and Jim were of course below Dr Haynes station while Malcolm, Taylor and Elisabeth walked on water in Haynes's opinion. So Alicia knew her pain and desire to slap the woman herself.
"Because we use our powers for good not evil" Alicia said. Kate made a face before sighing.
"Fine, anyways where was I? ah yes Jim came up and congratulated me on the rumour of my pregnancy and we joked about it for a bit before he asked the question of when rumours would become realities and I told him you were more likely to get pregnant before me. He asked if I was prepared to put my money where my mouth is" Kate finished. Alicia knew the story was probably a lot longer than that but appreciated the shortened version. Kate shifted on the bed again with a huff.
"Well you're wrong about me having kids first. I have stomach flu" Alicia told her. She felt her stomach roll which meant she was definitely going to vomit if Kate didn't stop moving around.
"I'm not and I will collect when you start to show! So let's see if I remember correctly morning sickness which is a common misconception because apparently you're sick at anytime in the day… starts in week 3 or 4? Or was it 5?" Kate said as she racked her brain. Alicia looked at her shocked that Kate would know anything about pregnancy. "Anyway which means I only have to wait another 8 weeks or so before I can hit Jim up for my money… unless you're having twins and then maybe you'll show sooner. Do you or Taylor have family history of twins?" Kate asked with an excited gleam. Alicia felt slightly uncomfortable with how Kate was looking at her like she was a prized horse about to win a race.
She already knew the chances of conceiving twins were 50/50. Considering Taylor had a fraternal twin brother it was possible but then Ayani and Taylor only had one child. She would be happy with just a happy and healthy child. Though she had to admit twins would be utter chaos. She shook the thoughts from her head and looked at Kate.
"How do you know any of this stuff about pregnancy? Something you aren't telling me?" Alicia asked ignoring the twin question.
"Well, I did have niece and two nephews who were twins in 2016. My brother's wife and I used to have tea and she'd tell me all about her pregnancy woes. I even read that 'What to expect, when you're expecting' book and gave my brother cold notes. This was all before I left for first tour as a combat engineer" Kate said with a sigh.
Alicia saw the sadness in Kate's expression as she knew Kate missed her family even if they were never on the best of terms. She missed the good times. Alicia could relate she missed her parents and the times they shared but Alicia felt it was easier for her as her parents were deceased and had been for over 10 years before she came to Terra Nova.
"Well I'm not pregnant and you're disturbing me with all this talk of pregnancy. So could you lie down, stop moving and shut up before you make me throw up" Alicia ordered her. Kate laid down and did as she was ordered. Alicia closed her eyes and exhaled slowly as the nausea slightly subsided.
They laid in companionable silence for about 15 minutes. Alicia knew Kate was meditating by the relaxed and measured breathes she took. Alicia was jealous of her peaceful demeanour as she laid there feeling sick with nausea and now ever present nagging thoughts of what if she was pregnant. The medical part of her brain ran down the possibilities of her being pregnant only for her female side to kick in and melt at the thought with happiness. She always wanted a family, kids, the house etc. but like many people in 2149 she had written it off until she came to Terra Nova. That dream felt so close to a reality now. Sure it wasn't the perfect time for kids but as Taylor said to her previously 'there was never a right time'. But she had to be logical and rational there was no point in thinking about Taylor playing with a beautiful baby with his coloured eyes until she found out for sure. She also knew she wouldn't be able to relax now thanks to Kate and her assumptions swimming in her head either. So she rolled onto her side and stared at Kate. She knew Kate didn't like being watched, it was something that unnerved her and made her 'spidey senses' tingle. Something Jim teased Kate about endlessly just as Kate told Jim to take an antacid if he ever got a gut feeling. The two were like really like siblings. Alicia stared at Kate and within seconds it worked.
"Why are you staring at me?" Kate asked with her eyes still closed. Alicia smiled as she saw Kate's slight discomfort at her staring.
"Thanks to you, I now can't stop thinking about being pregnant and I have to know. I need you to go to the infirmary. Now" Alicia said, knowing she could trust Kate to be completely discreet. Last thing she needed was for the Colony to find out she had a pregnancy scare.
"Ok, anything else?" Kate asked as she got up.
"Yeah this whole pregnancy thing is in the Vault." Alicia told her.
"Mum's the word" Kate said with a smile as she made the motions of zipping her lips and throwing away the key. She turned away missing Alicia's dark look as she skipped to the door.
It was late at night the same day in a house 10 doors down from Kate and Alicia's. The man set his glass of water on the coffee table and tapped his plex activating the video feeds for Alicia and Kate's house. He smiled as he watched the two women in Alicia's bed.
"You understand right? I know it's asking a lot but could you please-" Alicia said. He leaned forward and wondered what they were talking about.
"I said yes and I know it's in the vault. Just know that it can't stay in the vault for long." Kate said with a sleepy voice.
"I know and thanks for helping me and everything you're going to do" Alicia said before yawning.
"Always, now it's time to rest. Kate needs her beauty sleep" Kate said.
"Not enough hours in the night to save you" Alicia told her and the two cracked up into fits of giggles.
"What are you two hiding in the vault?" he murmured as he stroked his fingers lightly over the screen. The two women had calmed down from their laughter and looked to have fallen asleep. There was a new development and here he thought he had all the intelligence he needed even with the communication device that Kate carried that interrupted the feed. He had learned that the 'vault' was their way of talking about secrets. He had thought that there actually had been a physical vault but after a few months he learned otherwise. He just wished that his plex had the memory capacity to record 24 hr feed then he could have reviewed the day's footage to see what they were talking about. Whatever it was he would find out later and simply adjust the plan.
The plans that had taken months of preparation and many late night trips to the badlands to work with the Phoenix Soldiers to get to where they were now. They were finally ready to commence their operations. They knew Terra Nova and their movements, their security, their weaknesses. Their targets were studied and their movements memorised, the locations they would take their targets when they were captured were ready to go. Now they were just waiting for the right moment.
He wished he could have her now. Taste her skin, smell the soft scent of her, the feel and the warmth of her supple body. Oh how he was craving her, had craved her for years, he knew the long wait would be worth it.
"Only 10 more days" he murmured counting down the time.
He was broken from his reverie when he heard a knock at the backdoor of his house and quickly turned off the plex. He moved to the door knowing the only person who used that door was Hooper. He opened and waved the Major in.
"You're early" he said.
"We have a situation" Hooper said, the soldier was looking a little worse for wear as he had a split lip and black eye.
"What kind of situation?" He asked.
"The sixers have turned on us. I think the mission is compromised" Hooper said.
"Did you kill them all?" He asked he sincerely hoped the phoenix soldiers hadn't. He still needed all the players for his plan to work.
"Only 20 of them, we subdued the rest as per your orders but Carter is missing. I have men searching for him but so far he has evaded capture. How did you know they would turn on us after Lucas disappeared?" Hooper asked. The man smiled he had taken great pleasure making the young man disappear. Lucas had served his purpose and the man kept a trophy to remember the young man by.
"I didn't, I just plan for all contingencies. Tell me is Mira still alive?" He asked.
"Yes" Hooper said. The man gave the major a serene smile.
"Good, I like her spirit" he said.
"Shouldn't we kill them and get on with business? I feel they are a liability" Hooper said.
"Trust me, we need them for when we walk back through that portal to 2149 with those criminals. You'll be heralded a hero. Not only will you have reconnected the portal. You will have saved Terra Nova from the Sixers you brought them back to the future so they could be prosecuted properly for their crimes. Something not even Commander Taylor could do before his soon to be demise" He said to Hooper, he smiled and patted Major Hooper on the shoulder as Hooper ate his lies up and looked happy at the prospect of being a hero. The man didn't know where Weaver found these soldiers but he was glad he picked soldiers with more brawn than brains. They were so easy to manipulate and use for his purposes.
"Ok, what about the mission?" Hooper asked.
"We will simply have to move up our schedule to 5 days from now" he said. He loathed to but he knew the sixers were devious. Carter may survive but he was on foot there was no way he'd be able to make it to Terra Nova in time to make any difference. He didn't need Carter or anyone else for that matter to get between him and the woman he had waited years to be with.
3 days later, Carter stood on top of the mountain where Taylor had taken him one time. The old man had brought him up here to try and straighten him out after he had started a brawl in Boylan's bar. Taylor believed that if he could reach out and show that he understood Carter and 'saw' him. That Carter would want to change and channel the anger he had in him and use it for more productive activities than getting drunk and picking fights.
He tried to swindle him with the speech of Terra Nova being a second chance to make something better for himself. If Taylor could get Carter looked down at the Colony from the mountain then he would understand the concept of being a part of something bigger.
He completely understood the concepts that Taylor was spouting, he had been a soldier once and he wished he could believe what Taylor did. But he knew better since his ticket to paradise was paid for by the Phoenix Group Employers. The mission was to overthrow Taylor's Command and take control of the Colony before the main army came in and finished up the job and got started strip mining Terra Nova.
He should have been back in 2149 by now. He should have been a free man with a new identity and a nice penthouse in a dome. Sadly the reality was lacking and with Lucas's disappearance he was stuck like every other sixer. It wasn't all bad, if they could convince Malcolm to continue Lucas's work and fix the Terminus they might be able to go home but that was Mira's dream not his.
He was pretty sure his pay check and new identity in 2149 were gone he figured he was better off living his days out in Terra Nova. So he would save Mira and her dream he owed her that much for the times she saved his ass..
He knew the only way to save Mira and her dream was to save the woman from 2016. She was the key, she spoke his language and he knew if he could talk to her then they could make a deal where everyone got what they wanted. He just hoped he could get to her before the Phoenix soldiers did.
TBC~