Like that Myka was alone in the Warehouse. She looked around and finally felt just how drained she was. Feeling weak and not knowing what everyone's next move should be. They have never come across anything like this before. Looking at Arties chair now empty she felt a heavy weight on her chest. Remembering some of those moments with Artie as they went over there next mission or how Leena would make funny little gestures towards Artie when she came into the office. All she could really hear bouncing around inside her head was how is our family going to make it out of this one, this time is so different. What do we do just pretend like nothing is happening? Is Artie ever going to be the same? Will he be coming back at all? All she knew was she did not have an answer to any of the questions she had and with that she just sat in Arties chair pulled her feet up, her head in between her knees and silence rang about the room...

Pete was on his way up to Leen's room and he did not know what to expect. Leena is always so calm and happy, but this time she almost died. He still did not know how Leena came back. In his line of work it is always some type of artifact. He had never seen what he calls this a miracle. The elevator door opened and he was going down the last stretch of hallway. As he was coming to Leen's door he did not know what he was going to do or say? He knew Artie was still in play and what he should be doing, however Pete just wanted to know she was safe and he needed that, They all did.

Claudia was sitting there looking at a magazine with a lamp turned on to her side and to her left lying so still looking so peaceful was Leena. Claud looked up and saw Pete in the doorway she whispered to him " Pete!? come in why are you just standing in the doorway?" He just was in so much shocked that there was so much wrong happening so fast. " Yeah your right Claudia what am I doing in the doorway... I should just come in." Moving his way to Leena's bed Claudia put down her magazine and let Pete know that she was going to be alright. Claudia hugged Pete " Thank you Pete" With the look of dismay on his face "for what?" "Leena has a chance to make it because of you." Claudia said. "You look like you can use some coffee." Claud stated. She then slipped out of the room saying she would be back with his coffee. Before he could object she had slipped out of sight into the hallway. Pete walked up to the foot of Leena's bed Looking at how peaceful was. She looked like there was nothing wrong like nothing just happened to her. He walked around to the side of her bed went to his knees "Leena" whispered Pete "please be ok... I need your to be alright ok... we all need you to be ok." He reached for Leena's hand and started to hold it.

Claudia came back to the room and noticed that Pete had fallen asleep at Leena's bed. She did not get the chance to ask where Myka was. Reaching into her back pocket she pulled out the farnsworth. At that moment Myka got the call that Claudia was making. "Claudia" Myka said "did Pete make it over to the hospital?" Claudia assured her that he had make it. They discussed that Pete had fallen asleep at Leena's side. What Claudia was really after was what happened to Leena, what caused so much chaos to transpire in such a short time. "Claudia I'll be there as fast as I can to fill you in I think I should tell you everything that has happened in person." She was thinking why did Myka have to come down to tell her anything? with that Claudia told Myka she would see her there in a few. She closed her farnsworth and looked at Pete and Leena again. Claudia whispered to herself "what happened Leena?" Claudia thought it would make more sense to wait in the lobby and she left Pete and Leena there.

Leena then opened her eyes saw above her a ceiling and very bright lights which caused her to look to her left. There he was and for the first time she noticed that he was holding her hand. Leena could feel his aura how scared and concerned he was for her. Like before Pete heard that soft voice again "Pete" it was so soft, warm like a peace he could never truly understand. His eyes opened. "Leena... you're awake." It was still hard for Leena to speak so she just notion a yes. He squeezed her hand so tight and hugged her like he has never done before. She could feel his aura. They have always had this special bond between themselves that was present from the first day they met at her bed and breakfast. He started whispering something in her ear. She did not quite make out what he said and that moment. Leena moved her hand to his face and they were both staring into each others eyes. Closing her eyes... Pete felt her soft warm lips touch his bottom lip. He reached over putting his hand through her soft curly black hair pulling her closer kissing her more intensely. It was so overwhelming beginning to bite Pete's lip trying to move closer feeling a shock of pain coming from her abdomen. Just like that she pulled away and softly let out a cry in pain. Pete was caught in the moment, yet like that was brought back to the severity of the situation "are you ok Leena!?" Pete was still holding her left hand and just like that she pulled him closer. Kissing his top lip softly then moving to his cheek, then his ear whispering "I'm glad it was you that was by my side who helped me find my way back." He was shocked not knowing what to say, however it did not matter because she was giving him something more to think about. Her lips again pressed against his just like that time froze, there was no more threat no artifacts, nothing...

Author notes: I have enjoyed writing this story and I'm amazed at how many people have read it. If you like or dislike or love the story arc please send me a pm, favorite, share, like, and or review I need to know if I should continue. You see I work full time and go to school In short I need that pat on the back so please let me know what you think.