October 20th 0900 hours

Roman sighed as he walked into the kitchen. He wasn't sure if he should tell Rori about the morning newspaper or not. He saw her eating breakfast with Seth and Dean. Seth looked up at Roman and frowned.

"What's going on Roman?" Seth asked.

"Rori, I want you to stay as calm as possible, we knew this was gonna happen." Roman said.

"What's happened?" she asked.

"You have been reported missing, just like we wanted to happen. It's in the paper this morning….page 6." Roman handed her the newspaper.

Rori opened the paper to page 6. Seth and Dean leaned over to read the article as well.

Local Pharmacist Missing, Foul Play Possible

Authorities are looking into the disappearance of Rori Sue Collins, after she failed to report to work earlier this week. Collins, who is employed by Express Pharmacy in Quantico, failed to report to work on October 18 causing colleagues to call the police. Police were dispatched to her home where they found her home locked and everything in order. However, Collins' car was in the driveway, unlocked with her purse and a gym bag still inside. Friends report that Collins is very responsible and would never leave without alerting someone where she was going and she would never abandon her work obligations.

Authorities contacted Rori's family in West Virginia. Her mother stated that Collins' was not with her and she did not know of her whereabouts and she would never go anywhere without her purse and cell phone. Further investigation found that Ms. Collins did not take any clothes or money with her and none of her credit cards or bank account has been used since October 17.

Colleagues state that Collins was at work as scheduled on October 17 and left in good spirits, stating she was going to a local gym to work out. Gym employees confirm that Collins was at the gym that evening but said they did not see anything out of the ordinary. Authorities admit they are concerned for Rori Collins' welfare but state that she may have left on her own accord. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the whereabouts of Collins' to contact Quantico Police; you may remain anonymous if you wish.

Rori set the newspaper down. She didn't say anything.

"Are you okay?" Roman asked.

She nodded but didn't say anything.

"We knew this was gonna happen." Seth told her.

"But, now mama knows I am missing. This is gonna hurt her so much." She said.

"Is there anything we can do for you?" Dean asked. She shook her head. "Are you gonna be okay?"

"I think so." She said.

Dean reached over and squeezed her shoulder. "Remember, sometimes you just have to be brave and do the tough thing."

She nodded and stood up. She walked out of the kitchen and headed upstairs. Roman sat down and sighed.

"This is killing her." Roman said.

"We'll get her through it, we have to." Seth said.

2100 hours

Dean walked upstairs to the second floor. He was concerned about Rori; she had not been out of her room much today and had skipped dinner. He knew she was upset after reading the newspaper earlier. He knocked on her door.

"Come in."

Dean walked in and saw Rori sitting in the window seat looking out again.

"How you feeling?" Dean asked her.

"A little better. I just wish this was all over." She said.

"You feel up to a few movies?" he sat down next to her.

"What?"

"I raided Seth's movies and found a few horror movies. Thought it would cheer you up." Dean said.

She gave a small smile. "That sounds nice."

"Well come on." Dean smiled and stood up.

Rori followed Dean out of her room. They walked downstairs and into the game room. Rori sat down on the couch and saw several movies laid out on the coffee table. Dean sat down beside her.

"Okay, what do you want to watch? I found 'Night of the Living Dead' and 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' and '1408' and Seth also has the entire 'Friday the 13th' series." Dean said.

"How about 'Night of the Living Dead'? George Romero is a horror movie legend." She said.

"You got it." Dean stood up to put the movie in.

Dean sat down beside Rori again as the movie began. Dean hadn't seen the movie in years so he was actually watching.

"You know my mom and cousin nearly hurt themselves over this movie once?" Rori spoke up.

"Really? How?" Dean asked.

"It was Christmas Eve…I was still little enough to believe in Santa so I was in bed early. Mom and my cousin were watching this movie….why they weren't watching something about Christmas I don't know…anyways, it was the beginning of the movie where they are driving to the cemetery like we just saw and there was a knock at the door." Rori chuckled. "Mama and my cousin were so startled they screamed, dad came running out of kitchen to see what was wrong, it even woke me up…..turned out it was a neighbor bringing by some Christmas cookies and pies."

Dean chuckled. "That's funny." She nodded. "I know you are worried about your mother. I promise, we're gonna get you out of here as soon as we can. Roman is going to speak with the head of the DXS tomorrow."

"Thank you…..I don't mean to come off as ungrateful for what you guys are doing…it's just so…"

"I know…its okay." He said.

They turned back towards the movie watching in comfortable silence for a while. Dean was happy that Rori was relaxing and enjoying herself.

"I have always wondered which would've been the better course of action to take in this movie." Rori broke him from his thoughts.

"Huh?"

"The characters are arguing whether it is safer to go into the basement or to stay upstairs. If they had all gone into the basement, they all would've survived but would've been stuck with only one zombie to deal with. But if they hadn't been upstairs to hear the news broadcasts they wouldn't know how to kill a zombie and that one could've taken them all out anyway." She said.

Dean burst out laughing. She looked over at him.

"I am not laughing at you….it's just cute that you actually thought this through." He chuckled.

"Well what would you do in this situation? You have all kinds of highly specialized training…what would you do?" she smiled.

Dean thought a moment. "I would not have let that girl go with her boyfriend to the gas pump….that was a distraction. I think I would've put the women in the basement to keep them safe and stayed with the men in the upstairs, that way the women would be safe and I could get them to let me in the basement if it was needed."

She laughed. "I like that plan. I guess if the zombie apocalypse ever does happen, I better stick with you."

"Oh really?" he chuckled.

"Yes, and I promise to not be like the women in horror movies that always get themselves into trouble. I'll do what you tell me and not trip when running through the woods in a towel." She winked.

"You watch way too many of these movies." He laughed.

2330 hours

Seth came in from the back deck where he had been using the hot tub. Roman was sitting at the breakfast bar with his sketchpad.

"What are you up to?" Seth asked.

"Just finishing a drawing before heading to bed." Roman said.

"Rori enjoying the movies?" Seth asked. "I saw her and Dean in the game room earlier watching some horror movies. Dean thought it would cheer her up after the rough day she had." Seth said.

Roman raised his eyebrow. "Everything must be okay, haven't heard a peep out of them."

"I'll go see what they are watching, might join them. You wanna?" Seth asked.

Roman shrugged and set his sketchpad on the breakfast bar. He stood up and followed Seth towards the game room, both stopping when got to the doorway. Dean was asleep in the corner of the couch and Rori was asleep against his chest. They had apparently fallen asleep during a movie as they could see the menu for '1408' playing on the screen. Seth chuckled and quietly turned off the TV. Roman walked back into the kitchen and picked up his sketchpad. Seth walked back in and sat down across from him.

"I can see what's happening." Seth sang.

"Huh?" Roman looked up at him.

"And they don't have a clue." Seth sang.

"What the fuck?" Roman asked.

"They'll fall in love and here's the bottom line…our trio's down to two." Seth sang and chuckled.

"Oh for fuck's sake. Must be a full moon. Dean is in there snuggled up with a girl, however accidental it may be…while I am out here being serenaded by Seth with kiddie songs." Roman rolled his eyes. "You need to quit watching movies."

"Come on, it was funny." Seth said.

"If you say so." Roman looked at his drawing. "Sometimes your sense of humor is insane!"

"I think Dean really cares about Rori. He is trying hard to keep her in good spirits…I mean we all are but he seems to like her." Seth said.

"Who knows, Dean is hard to read." Roman said.

"She is cute." Seth said.

"No argument there." Roman said.

"She's smart." Seth said.

"No argument again." Roman said. "But like I said, Dean is hard to read."

"You meeting with Hunter tomorrow?" Seth asked.

"Yes, and I hope he can help. Rori is hurting and I know her mother must be losing her mind." Roman said.

"You really like her too." Seth said.

"I just want to make sure she is safe and that we find out the truth." Roman said.

Author's Note- Bonus points to anyone who knows what Seth was singing. LOL. Special thanks to PL-LovesDAandSPNForever946 for another awesome review. Helps inspire me!