Present Time

"Okay do you think the father may have kidnapped her?" General Hawk asked. His tone suggested that this should have been one of the questions the police should have asked her.

"No!" Hailey exclaimed.

"What makes you so sure? Usually it's someone really close, either an ex or the father, who has zero rights and takes the kid," Duke told her as he walked up to her.

"Because I know! I know her father! And he would never do anything like that! Ever!"

"Then why does she have your last name?" he asked her. Stepping closer to her still.

"Because we thought it both best that she have my name, to protect her," Hailey confessed. She backed up as Duke got closer.

"Then where is the father? What about his enemies? Do you think that it might be possible that someone found out who the father to your daughter is?" Duke continued to question Hailey.

"I-I never really thought about that. But how could they have found out?" she asked back. Duke rubbed his eyes in frustration.

"You never thought of it? Who is the father anyways? This would be way easier if we knew."

"I can't tell you that. That would put him at risk for losing everything," Hailey tired to make him see her logic.

"No. If you can't be honest with us, then get out," General Hawk told her, feeling like he had wasted enough time on her case. "I don't care if your movie star lover or rock star husband wants his cover to remain hidden, we have other things to do. Now please see your way out," he pointed to the door. Hailey's shoulder's dropped. She took in a shaky breath. She didn't want to give Snake away, but her child was in danger. He would understand wouldn't he? She was still standing in the same place, lost. When a hand came to gently rest on her waist. She knew it was Snakes. She turned towards him. Looking up at him, while wringing her hands, twisting her wedding band. Begging for an answer. Snake Eyes looked down at his left hand and slowly removed his black glove. Bringing his left hand up and resting it on her shoulder. Using his thumb to stroke Hailey's cheek.

"What the hel-is that a wedding ring on Snakes?" Ripcord asked. General Hawks spun around at the question.

"What did you say solider?"

"Umm…what if she was married to someone here? Per say. Not that I'm saying she is, I was just asking?' Ripcord stuttered trying to get a solid story. Hawk walked pass Ripcord, but stopped short at the sight of Snakes.

Past…Seven years Ago

"So you won't talk because of a murder that your rival did?" Hailey stated. Snake Eyes nodded. "And how is that going?" Snake Eyes just cocked his head as if he didn't get the question.

"Well does it make you feel better? Like your purpose is going to be complete once you get revenge?" she asked him. "No offence, but usually people build schools or big monuments for people they've lost."

I wouldn't expect you to understand…no offence, Snakes scribbled. Hailey just shrugged her shoulders. Just as Hailey got up her phone rang.

"Hello? Oh no I just dropped the phone…yeah sorry for not calling you back dad. No I'm not going to quit work. I think they thought I was another person…why would they want to kidnap a regular General's daughter. It's not like you helped invent the nuclear bomb," Hailey said to her father. "No, dad I don't think I need a bodyguard. Yes, one is here…but its totally unnecessary! Fine. Good-bye," Hailey pushed the off button. She wanted to throw the phone across the room but put in down on the counter instead.

"So where are you going to sleep?" she asked him. Snake Eyes held up the pad of paper.

I've got a place, but I won't be to far from here. Hailey just nodded.

"So I guess I'll see you tomorrow," she said, a plan forming in her head. Snakes nodded and walked out the front door. "Hey! Knock next time!" she yelled as she watched him walk away.

The next day Hailey set her alarm clock for 3am. She guessed they'd already given Snakes her schedule. So she hoped that he wouldn't expect her to be sneaking out of her house at four in the morning and her neighbors car to get to work. She didn't even turn on any lights, she prayed her outfit wasn't to horrendous. As she walked into her office building, she felt accomplished. Hailey smiled brightly at everyone she saw on the way to her office. I got here and out smarted him! Ha! This is going to be a good da-Hailey's train of thought broke when she opened her office door.

"You've got to be kidding me. How did you get here!" she dropped her bag and shut her door. Snake Eyes was there leaning back against a wall. Happy mood gone, she slumped in her chair.

I have a job to do. I'm suppose to know where you are, he wrote.

"Well great. Thanks. I've got to run this folder to Macy I'll be right back," Hailey said as she picked up a white folder. She walked slowly out of the room and down the hall. She dropped the folder off at Marcy's office and on her way back she saw the stairs exit. She glanced down the hallway to her office door. Then back at the stairs exit. She left her purse in there, but she always kept her car keys in her jacket, which she still had on! Freedom! She quickly ducked in through the exit. Hailey peeked through the little window on the door. She saw her office door, open and a black figure sneak out. She ducked and ran down the stairs as fast as she could. She heard the door above her open. Hailey opened the second floor door and ran through. A Women's Bathroom! I'll just hide there for a little while! She ran into the bathroom and locked herself in a stall. Trying to catch her breath, she leaned against the door of the stall.

"Lost him," she sighed as she closed her eyes. When she opened them she screamed, but quickly covered her mouth with her hand. Snakes was there standing on the toilet. Hailey let out a groan. And unlocked the stall door. As she walked out Snake Eyes followed her. She stood by the sinks. Snake just stood outside the bathroom stall. Hailey was about to say something when she heard two voices that sounded very female. With wide eyes she quickly glanced at the door and then scanned the restroom. The door was pushed open and the voices were getting louder. She grabbed Snake's arm and ran to the stall that had an 'out of order' sign on it. And gently closed the stall door behind them. Hailey peeked through the crack of the stall as two women walked in. Hailey quickly hopped up on the toilet, motioning for Snakes to do the same.

"Well I heard a completely different story, she was taken because a secret organization her father helped established." Hailey heard water start to run. As the voices continued.

"I heard she just hooked up with the wrong guy and when she broke it off, he just cracked." The voices soon faded, and left the couple in complete silence.

"I'm getting the distinct feeling they were talking about me," Hailey said sarcastically as she got down from the toilet. "So do you usually follow women into the bathroom? Because if you do we are going to have some words," Hailey said as she walked over to the restroom door. She heard Snake Eyes let out a sigh. The escape attempts continued for the next couple of weeks. But each ended in failure.