Chapter 7

Cat watched the man that approached her. Seeing that Timber had not become defensive, she took the extended hand.

"I'm sorry I didn't get to greet you earlier, but I got kind of busy." Breaker said as he smiled at her.

Cat looked at him and smiled back. "Oh, you were with the others that night." She pointed to his face. "I didn't recognize you without that thing on you. I want to thank you again for calling the ambulance. Breaker, did you say?"

Breaker beamed as he nodded. "Your welcome and I usually don't wear my scanner at the Pit" He soon noticed that he was still shaking Cat's hand. Blushing a little, he let go.

"Thank you." Cat said as she colored a bit as well. She turned to Scarlett and gave a questioning look.

"Breaker is our computer and electronics specialist." Scarlett filled her in. "Anything that has to do with all the electronics here; he's the one to go to."

"I'm the best there is." Breaker said as he stood a little straighter. He didn't notice as Cat's hands moved, but Scarlett did; as Cat finger-spelled. *Modest guy* "Has anyone showed you around the Pit, yet?"

"Uh, yes. Scarlett showed me."

"She obviously didn't show you the control room." He looked over at Scarlett. "I would have seen you there." He held out his arm to her. "I'll give you the grand tour."

"Breaker, did Hawk say it was okay?"

He gave Scarlett a look. "Of course. I just asked him." He offered his arm again. "Shall we?"

Cat grinned as she stepped close, but didn't take his arm. "I would be glad to go with you." She looked back and saw that Timber was looking at Snake Eyes. She gave a small frown and then followed Breaker as he walked and spoke to her.

"So how do you like it so far?" Breaker's voice was heard as they moved away.

Scarlett watched as Timber fidgeted by Snake Eyes. She saw Snake Eyes reach into a pocket and pull out something wrapped up in paper. She caught a glimpse of bacon as Snake Eyes tossed it to Timber, who chewed once, swallowed and ran after his mistress.

"Did you have that in your pocket all this time?" She asked.

Snake Eyes just turned his head as if to give her a look.

"You sneak. I've been wondering why Timber was staying close to you and I think she was too." She could see a grin forming under his mask. "Where are you going?" She asked as Snake Eyes started walking away.

*B*A*C*O*N* He finger-spelled.

Grinning, Scarlett shook her head as she followed him.

"…so all the monitors are attuned to every satellite possible. We can pick out ladybug on a flower." Breaker grinned as he watched Cat look around the control room. He had shown her around again and ended at the control room. He noticed that she didn't talk too much, but did ask specific questions about things.

"Man, that is a lot of hardware." Cat whispered.

"Do you have any anymore questions?"

"Uhm, well…" She looked around again. "Can I ask what your scanner does?"

Breaker perked up. "My scanner can pick up almost all everything that these monitors can. I even have it set so it can read someone when their lying or telling the truth. Records whatever I am seeing. It will even pickup signals miles away."

"All on that one device?"

Breaker nodded again. "Do you want something to drink or… something?"

Cat nodded. "I could use a cold drink."

"Come on, I'll show you the mess hall." He led the way though a few corridors before Cat spoke again.

"Breaker, your monitor?"

"Yeah?"

"Can you…how many of those things do you have?" Cat saw him glance at her as he spoke.

"I have a few." He stopped to look straight at her.

Cat looked around, before reaching down to pet Timber. "If someone asks you…" She bit her lip. "Could you make something like that for someone else?" She stepped away as she saw Breaker's troubled look.

"I…" Breaker suddenly wondered what this woman was getting at when she stepped away.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't expect anything like…"

Breaker held up his hand. "What exactly are you asking for?"

Cat took a deep breath. "I had this idea…its stupid really, that I could keep in touch with Timber when he's away from me. You know, talk to him."

Breaker glanced at the large animal that almost reached Cat's waist. "Doesn't he always stay by your side?"

"No, not always. There are times, like this last time, that I have to send him off. It's rare, but every time, I worry until he's in my sight." She looked at Timber, then at Breaker. "Oh, he hasn't met you, yet. Just don't try to pet him." She pointed at Breaker. "Timber, this is Breaker. Greet. "

Breaker hesitated as Timber approached him and put up his paw. "Uh, hello, Timber." He received a sniff to his hand and a snort.

Cat smiled at the questioning look Breaker gave her. "He says you'll pass." It was then she noticed an itching start on her back. She moved her shoulders and winced as something pulled painfully.

Breaker saw the look. "You okay?"

"Yeah, I think I may have…" She straightened again. "I think I pulled something when Snake Eyes and I spared." She fought the urge to move her shoulders again. She wondered if she pulled the stitches. "I can't remember where the infirmary is, though." She looked around.

Breaker grinned. "Yeah, if you're not careful, you can get lost in these corridors. Come on, I'll take you to the infirmary." He pointed in the direction they had been going.

Doc only glanced once at the animal that sat at the exam room threshold. He looked over the stitches on Cat's back. Dressed in a hospital gown, but pants still on, she sat with her back to him.

"Yep, pulled five stitches on the deepest part of the gash, looks like." He swabbed the area and was handed a needle and thread. He saw her look over her shoulder at him and the look was a wary one. "Did the local numb the area? You shouldn't have felt anything." He commented. He was rewarded with a nod. "Good." He worked on her back.

Cat tensed a little and closed her eyes. She hated to even think about what he was doing to her back. She opened her eyes to see Snake Eyes stepping around Timber and walking to her. She saw him stop and take in the scene in front of her. Cat tried to reach back and close the gown.

"Sit still so I can finish." Warned Doc. He saw Snake Eyes come closer and sign.

*Why didn't you tell me you were hurt!* Even Doc could see the anger in the sign.

"I didn't know I was going to hit the floor that hard." Cat tried to smile. She saw Scarlett behind him and waved. "Hi, Scarlett." Then she faced the ninja. "It's not bad. If it was, my doctor would have grounded me."

"That's a good idea." Doc said behind her. "No sparing for at least a week." He was rewarded a shocked look. "I just repaired a gash that required five stitches. I had already spoken with your Dr. and she sent me your history. She was very specific on a lot of medical issues." He stood up. "Now, I need to see the leg."

Not moving, Cat looked at Snake Eyes.

Snake Eyes turned on his heel and walked back out the door.

Cat slid off the table.

Scarlett leaned against the wall as Snake Eyes kept glancing back down the hall way; Timber had joined him and was receiving attention. She knew this time the animal was with him legitimately. He didn't have a treat for Timber.

When Cat walked out, Timber left the man and ran up to his mistress.

Cat saw Snake Eyes look at her and gave him a smile. "It was nothing. One of the guys I tackled had a knife. He was the only one that got me. Not the first time and I doubt it will be the last. Now I'm just going back to the kennel and stay put for a while." She gave Timber a scratch. "Want to play ball, Timber?" She giggled as Timber whined in excitement.