Disclaimer: Standard – JE's stuff belongs to her, I'm just playing with it.

A/N: Thanks again to M&M for the helpful comments and proofing! Sorry everyone. I know I posted this and then retracted it. Somehow (and I don't know how) I posted the wrong version and I had to fix it!

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"You're leaving the hospital?" Morelli asked.

"We have to. You should go, too. I don't want you to be around when they arrive. You don't need to get caught up in this." Carlos was packing things into his duffel and I was gathering Jaci close to me. Morelli was standing with his cop face on, hands on his hips, and shaking his head. "Joe, please. You need to go."

"Not likely." He gave a frustrated toss of his hand. "Let me come, I'll help."

"We have no idea how long we'll be gone." I was tossing diapers into the diaper bag and grabbing any necessities that I thought would come in handy before we could go to a store. "What about your job?"

"Forget my job for now, Stephanie. I'm your friend. You're in trouble and I'd like to help. I know that I don't have powers…but I still want to help." He looked hurt that I wasn't even considering him as an option. I threw a pleading glance in Carlos's direction.

"Morelli, this is unmentionable trouble. It's not that we don't want you to help, but we have to consider the kind of trouble that could come to you–"

"This is bullshit. Let me help." My heart went out to Morelli. He really wanted to be involved.

"Carlos, I can use help with Jaci when we're on rounds." I looked at Joe. "Do you mind being on baby duty?"

"No."

"We don't have time to argue. If he is coming, then bring him!" Batiste was at the end of his patience. "They'll be here any minute. We have them blocked from popping in, but they move fast on their feet."

I nodded. "Okay, Joe. Hold my arm. We're going to be moving around a lot for the next few days. Our compound is well hidden, but to get there we need to leave a long trail that will hopefully dissipate before our chasers can catch us."

He wrapped his long fingers around my arm and nodded at Carlos, who warned him, "Hang on and don't let go, Joe."

My thoughts went to our first destination and soon I was standing there with Joe. He looked around. "Where are we?"

I nodded and spoke in a lowered voice, "It doesn't matter. No talking, yet. Wait for everyone."

One by one, they popped in. First Batiste, then Lynck, Aric, Javi, Diesel with Katrine, Tank, Oliver and Jensen. The destination was a little alcove in the rocks on an undisclosed private beach that would provide cover for us popping in so we wouldn't be seen. I looked nervously from one person to the next. Where is Carlos?

We need to move, Stephanie. Batiste's reply came through.

No! We're waiting for him.

You know we need to go, Sweet Cheeks. Diesel provided.

I looked around at the expectant gazes. Okay, Carlos knows where we're going. He'll meet us there.

Jaci began to fuss a little and I bounced him, patting his little bottom. We began our trek through the rocks, avoiding the salt spray when the waves crashed against them. Joe held firmly to my arm to help me manage the difficult terrain. Suddenly, I felt an arm circle my waist and looked up to see Carlos smiling at me.

What happened?

Sorry, Babe. I wanted to settle our bill with the hospital before we left. Thought I could get it done before anyone worried, but there was a line. He squeezed my waist and pressed a kiss to my cheek.

I was worried, but I'm glad you handled it.

Morelli let go of my arm and took a post in front of me in case I stumbled. I was glad because my concentration was on the future at all times. I wanted to make sure we could make a fast getaway if someone appeared.

Morelli likes to get himself in over his head, Babe.

I know, but he wants to help. He's been a good friend and I don't have the heart to cut him out.

Just as long as he understands what he's up against.

I'll talk to him when we get settled.

As we came around the rocks and further inland, the safe house was in sight. It was nestled up on top a rocky cliff, practically out of sight and difficult to reach. Add in the protections we had put in place to prevent uninvited guests and it was damn near impenetrable.

Lynck sped ahead of the group and jumped up the rocks like a well-toned cat. Tank followed, jumping high into the air. They were going to check security before the rest of us arrived. I could see Morelli stiffen as he witnessed those feats of superhuman strength.

"Kind of like seeing the million dollar man up close and personal." I whispered.

"Yeah. I don't know if I'll ever get used to this." He replied over his shoulder.

"Well, get used to it anyway. You're going to be flying in a minute." I could tell he thought I was joking. Carlos and I smiled at each other.

A few moments later, Tank jumped down from the cliff and came over to us. "It's all good. Let's get everyone inside."

I handed Jaci to Carlos and cast a glance at Tank. "Take them?"

He nodded and Carlos pressed a kiss to my forehead. "Don't freak Morelli out too much, Babe. We don't have time to play right now."

I grinned and walked over to Morelli, stepping in front of him, my back to his chest. "Put your arms around my waist."

He didn't move a muscle and I could sense him asking silent permission from Carlos, who gave his standard barely perceptible nod, and Joe's arms went around my waist. "Hang on tight, Joe."

I put my arms over his in a tight grip and shot into the air, twirling, and then zoomed in toward the house. "Holy fuck!" Morelli shouted. "Shit!" His arms tightened to vices around me by the time we landed. When our feet hit the ground, he didn't let go.

I turned to look at his stricken face. "Too much, too soon?"

"How fucking long have you been able to fucking do that?" He was trembling. I had really shocked him.

I shrugged. "A while. You're safe now, you can let go."

He rubbed a hand over his face. "Christ."

"I can take you home if this is too much for you." I offered.

"No, it's fine. You just…give me a little warning next time, okay?" He slid his hands into his pockets. "I wasn't expecting that at all. None of this unmentionable stuff."

"Joe, you're jealous…"

"I am." He didn't try to deny it. "I don't get how everyone has all these abilities…"

I placed a hand on his arm. "I don't know, either. I sometimes wish I could go back, but I can't."

He stared out at the ocean for a beat. "I feel left out. My friends are moving on and I can't follow them."

I didn't know what to say. I looked over at Carlos and he inclined his head to the house. I nodded. "Joe, let's go in. We can't stay out here for long."

He turned toward the house and I watched him for a moment until Jaci's cries drew my attention. I walked over to Carlos and scooped up my little man and crooned, "It's been an exciting first day of life for you, little one."

Once inside, I settled down with Jaci in my arms and comforted him against my chest. I knew he would need to eat soon, but wanted to wait until everyone was calm.

Batiste looked around the room. "Everyone get some rest. We leave tonight at midnight for the next destination." He gave orders to Aric, Lynck, Tank, and Jensen since they had first watch on guard duty.

After those four left, I fed Jaci and then handed him to Carlos. My mind was working its way twenty, thirty, and forty minutes ahead. All was clear and I was starting to relax when I suddenly saw something that stopped my heart about an hour out. Joe saw my face first.

"Steph, what is it?"

"We have to clear out!"

"Babe?"

"I mean it. There's an explosion. We have to leave now. Next place. They're going to find us if we don't." I felt as if I was speaking unintelligible sentences because everyone was looking at me like I was half mad. "Get a move on!"

To give them all credit, they immediately stood and started packing the things that had been unpacked in the short time we'd been here.

I went to find Batiste, who was speaking with Tank privately. He looked at me and froze at the expression on my face. "You saw something?"

"Yes, we need to leave. Now."

He nodded. "Get everyone in the house out, then the four guards and I will follow."

I went back in. "Carlos, let's go. Diesel." I could see they were all packed. Diesel nodded and picked up a bag and wrapped an arm around Katrine. I walked over to Morelli and grabbed his arm and watched as each person popped out of view. I looked at Joe and then concentrated on our next destination and we materialized at a campsite in a deeply wooded area. There were two RVs parked at two adjoining campsites. It was dark and I could barely make out the scene around us.

"Where are we?" I heard Katrine's voice.

"Yosemite." Diesel replied softly.

"Everyone just hold still, we'll get some lights on. Steph, get the baby inside to keep him away from the mosquitoes." Carlos spoke from beside me and pressed Jaci into my arms. I then felt Joe's hand on my arm, leading me in the dark to the RV closest to me. After a moment, the door was opened and he flipped on a light inside. As soon as I was in, he shut the door behind me to close off the entrance from the thirsty bloodsuckers.

I looked around. The RV was large with a living room at one end that had French doors closing it off from the dining and kitchen area where I was standing. To my right was a step up into the master suite with a queen sized bed and a small travel crib set up. I knew that the RV could host six adults comfortably and so could its partner.

I changed Jaci and swaddled him in his blanket so I could lay him down for bed. I was hoping that we'd be here long enough for him to get a good rest and maybe me, as well. Even though I'd been healed, I was still exhausted and had been through a harrowing thirty-six hours and was in desperate need of rest.

As if sensing my thoughts, Carlos entered the RV and pushed me toward the bedroom. "Put him down in his travel bed and lay down for some sleep. Jensen is watching ahead."

Grateful to set my mind at ease for a while, I put Jaci down in the travel crib and fell into the bed practically asleep before my head hit the pillow. I woke once in the night to feed Jaci and then fell back into a deep sleep.

The pale morning light pulled me from my slumber and I felt Carlos' arm around my waist and his body pressed snug against mine. I was glad he had been able to get some sleep, too. I checked Jaci, who was sleeping soundly, but I instinctively knew that he would wake as soon as he sensed me awake.

Carlos. He stirred when I called to his mind. Carlos, wake up.

I watched him as he popped an eye open. Don't speak. I want a shower, can you watch Jaci? He'll want to eat as soon as he wakes.

Go, Babe. I'll watch him. He smiled at me and tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. I smiled back at him and climbed over him to exit the bed.

With my mind working ahead, I took a fast shower, knowing that we had limited water. I washed my hair and rinsed my body sparingly. When I stepped out of the tiny bathroom, I noticed Carlos was sitting up in bed with Jaci in his arms. He was speaking to him in Spanish in a lilting tone. I didn't understand the words, but the sentiments were familiar to me.

Smiling, I approached them. "Good morning, little one. Are you a hungry boy?"

At the sound of my voice, he gave a small squeak and Carlos chuckled. "Go see your Mamá, hijito. I'm going to grab a quick shower, Babe. Did you save me some water?"

I shot him a Burg glare and received a grin and a kiss in response. "Coast is clear for at least thirty minutes. So far nothing."

He nodded, understanding that we were safe for at least that amount of time and I assumed, knowing him well, that he would be out in less than five. I took advantage of the time and fed Jaci until he wouldn't eat anymore. Carlos finished his shower quickly and had gone around to be sure everyone was up before I finished feeding our son.

We packed up quickly and went over to the other RV for a breakfast of eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, pancakes and fruit. I was so glad to be eating hearty breakfast food, I didn't even try to stop the moans from leaving my lips.

Katrine nudged Diesel. "I thought you were joking about that."

My eyes shot to Diesel. You told her about how I eat?

He simply grinned at me and kissed Katrine's nose. It still shocked me to see Diesel all…domestic.

I noticed Joe and Jensen sitting together at the table. They were talking in low tones and I wished I had her ability to hear anything and everything, just once. Jensen was in her mid-thirties, about five feet four, athletic in build, with large round breasts, wildly styled short hair dyed in magenta, and dark eyeliner around her amethyst eyes. She looked like a punk rocker, but it suited her. I could tell by the way Joe was looking at her that they had really connected in the past few hours. I wondered how much sleep they'd actually gotten last night…

Jensen was ballsy, tough and cunning. She could also hear anything for miles around, see further into the future than me, and had the strength of ten men. I felt we were damn lucky to have her on the team.

I didn't have a handle on Katrine as to whether or not she was unmentionable. I could have asked Diesel, but I wanted to wait and see. She seemed like a private person, though she was friendly enough. I wanted to see what she was willing to show and felt that this was the right course of action to take with her.

"We leave in thirty minutes, everyone." Batiste announced after checking his watch. "Clean up and pack."

No one argued. Having Batiste on our side was a godsend. He knew all of the Board members and their tactics. It was like having a mini arsenal in our back pockets with him around.

We just had to avoid all of the headhunters and mercenaries who would come after us, as well. There was a price on us and we were in a race against time. We could only hope we were faster than all of them.