The story was meant to be complete, however some things needed to be explained. I could never see Helena staying away from the warehouse and consequently from Myka. Therefore I needed to come up with an alternate explanation. I apologise for the short chapter and the time between each.

Disclaimer: Characters are not mine of course.

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The next time she saw Helena was in the hospital.

The room was dark. Myka heard the door open and light spilled into the room. Briefly she saw the outline of a figure before the door was quickly closed again. When she smelt cinnamon she knew.

"Helena" she breathed, her voice barely more than a whisper.

"Hello love. Not a bad time I hope" murmured HG Wells.

Pete had been by her side for every procedure she had had to undergo. Her best friend's strength had enabled her to endure it all. He had been there for every visiting hour hospital policy allowed. Which reminded her.

"Helena, how did you get in here? Visiting hours are over."

"You know me love, not really one for rules."

"I'm glad you're here"

HG crossed the room and leant over Myka to place a soft kiss on her forehead.

"Me too" sighed Helena "I'm sorry I couldn't get here earlier."

Myka breathed in the scent of the woman who meant so much to her. When HG placed her hand over her own, calm stole through her body and her world felt right for just a moment.

Then reality settled back into Myka's consciousness and she closed her eyes once again. As Helena took her hand she told her about the surgery in the most concise terms.

She was soon exhausted. Given that her time with Helena was precious, she tried everything she could to stay awake. Finally she could keep her eyes open no longer. Nevertheless when she felt Helena move she panicked. She gripped Helena's hand harder.

"Don't leave" she managed to mumble as she tried to pry her eyes open.

She felt the bed move and a warm body tucked in close to her side. Helena's fragrance stole over Myka and she was enveloped in a peacefulness she hadn't felt in weeks.

She heard Helena as though in a dream.

"I'll stay for as long as I can. Don't fret though love. I don't have to leave quite yet"

"Tell me a story HG." She murmured.

"Let me tell you about the first time I stepped into Warehouse 12" started Helena as Myka drifted into deep sleep listening to the soothing lilt of the writers' English accent.

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Helena stole from Myka's bed, careful not to wake her.

She squeezed through the door to ensure minimal light entered the room and stood in front of the woman who had accompanied her.

"I trust all went well agent Wells" queried Mrs Fredericks.

"Yes. Myka is sleeping peacefully." She noted distractedly. "Thank you for allowing me to see her."

As they made their way through the quiet of the hospital corridors, Mrs Frederick spoke.

"I acknowledge that we find ourselves in quite unique circumstances. I do want to thank you for your continued assistance with this matter. We appreciate the sacrifices you have made in helping us to resolve our current situation"

"I am concerned that Myka will start to work things out pretty soon" replied HG as she slipped her hands into her pocket.

"Your cover is quite comprehensive agent Wells. I believe that your recent use of the prehistoric hyena jawbone artefact effectively convinced agents Bering and Lattimer of your alternate lifestyle" continued the older woman "I don't think you have anything to worry about."

"This is Myka Bering we're talking about. She is one of the most outstanding minds I have ever met"

"Then let's hope for her sake that she doesn't work it out quite yet. The regents have not had enough time to ascertain the threat to the warehouse."

"I'll keep them safe for as long as you need. Adelaide really is an amazing girl. It's no hardship to be with her."

"Yes, Jane did mention how extraordinary she felt the child was."

"Indeed"

Helena followed the enigmatic Mrs Fredericks out of the hospital. The short time she'd spent with Myka wasn't enough. It was never enough. Nor it seemed was her penance.

Helena had researched Myka's illness and knew the battle the young agent was up against. She would not abandon Myka.

Hopefully Myka would not abandon her either.