Ch.1

It was a bitter cold day and we were all filled with excitement. was opening the cave up today. It took a few hours but they finally got it open.

"Dr. Phillips! You might want to see this." I made my way over and knelt down beside Nicholai. It was beautiful. The cave was huge. "Doctor this is by far the hugest cave I have ever seen."

"We'll need cave divers."

"I know just the people." I went back to my tent and wrote down the number. ", here, call this number and ask for McAllister." He smiled,

"Thank you ." I wondered how he was anyways.

The next day came quick and I could hear Nicholai coming up the hill with some people,

"…Fantastic. She's absolutely the best. The best I tell you, and she's a cave diver and rock climber. !" I stepped out of my tent and my gaze met Jacks, ", meet-"

"Jack McAllister. You look good Jack." His eyes were cold and his voice somber,

"Hello April."

"Ah, you two know eachother?"

"Yeah we used to work together."

"Well then I'll leave you two to catch up." And with that Nicholai left. The tension was thick and neither of us said a word. The silence was broken when Tyler came running up the hill,

"So Jack did you meet the-" he looked at me then ran up to me and gave me a hug,

"April?!"

"Hello Ty."

"So are you going down with us?" I nodded and his grin widened.

"Jack, I need you and your team to come see me before we go down in the cave. I need to give you all shots to help prevent infection and disease in the cave." He nodded and left. I let out a heavy sigh, "Tyler, make sure he sees me. I know he won't come voluntarily." He smiled and gave me another hug,

"I will. It's good to see you again April."

"You too Ty." I spent the rest of the day giving the team shots. And all but one came to see me. Jack. It was ten o'clock and I was packing my bag for the trip. I stood up and turned around and was face to face with Jack. I gasped,

"Geez Jack. You scared the heck outta me." His face was like stone,

"Let's get this over with."

"Have a seat." I rummaged through my bag and pulled out a bottle and syringe. Jack shifted uncomfortably in his seat.

"Now this has to go in your side so," he paled slightly at this, "I'll need you to lift you shirt." I rubbed the spot with an alcohol pad and looked into Jacks eyes, "I promise to make it as quick and painless as possible." I stuck the needle in his side and he let out a low hiss, "Sorry. Now I need you to lie down on the bed over there for about fifteen minutes, so you don't pass out." He did as he was told, "So Jack, how's your mum?" There was less tension and he seemed to relax a bit.

"Better. She still asks about you though." I frowned. That one got to me. "How's your dad?" I smiled. He and my dad got along and were very close,

"He's fine. He says you're the only man that's done right by me." His expression never changed but his eyes gave him away, "Jack-"

"Can I leave?" I sighed,

"Yes, you may leave." I watched him leave and knew that this was far from over.

In the morning I made my way down to the mouth of the cave and got my climbing gear on. When I got down to the bottom I helped set up camp.

"Briggs, you're going in the water."

"Alright!" I laughed at his excitement, yet I noticed Ty's disappointment. "You wish it was you don't ya."

"Yeah. I want to be the first to explore a new place. Ya know get my name out there." I smiled at him,

"Ty, I know all too well. Life's too short to stop trying, but you'll get your chance. Don't worry." Jack was coming so I took my leave.