Disclaimer: Again, I don't own Primeval, and unfortunately, probably never will.
Chapter 4
Persuading Lester
What it says on the tin…
"Believed me, its very, very far from over." Cutter finished, glaring at the civil servant who had dismissed the anomalies so quickly.
Cutter marched out of the room, but Lester called him back. Reluctant to answer to the man, but aware that Jo needed him, he turned round, knowing what was coming.
"This Jo person," Lester began. Cutter waited. "You're certain that she isn't a threat?" he asked, looking between Cutter and Claudia.
Cutter stepped forward. "She is an asset. She's been dealing with the anomalies for most her life, she could teach us how to manage them. Part of her is an independent person, knowing that she has to protect these things at all costs, but another part of her is just a frightened little girl, missing her family and wanting to world to be fair like it is in stories. She needs us as much as we need her."
Lester thought for a moment, then nodded. "Fine. She'll have to have some tests, of course; she's a brand new species, and you lot will have to take care of her…" He waited, and Cutter nodded impatiently. "But, as long as she is useful to this project, she can stay."
Cutter nodded his thanks, then walked out of the office towards where the team was waiting for him. Walking between Cutter and Stephen, Jo asked nervously, "Can I stay?" Cutter smiled down at her, and nodded.
"But we have to find you somewhere to stay," he warned Jo, who was skipping happily between the two men.
"She can stay with me." Stephen said suddenly. Cutter raised his eyebrows in surprise. "That's if you want to, Jo?" he asked, less confident.
Jo tipped her head to one side. "Are you sure?" she asked doubtfully, wary of being let down. Stephen nodded.
"Only if you want to." He said.
Jo smiled gratefully at him, the light of joy shining in her eyes once more. "Thank you," she said.
Bit short and dull, sorry, but I thought it was necessary for the story to work. Also, I wanted some grumpy Lester in there! Next one will be more interesting, promise! Please review!