A/N: A continuation of the last chapter. Part two of a three-chapter arc, I guess.

Disclaimer: Mass Effect belongs to Bioware, not to me.

The doors to Life Support hiss open. Thane turns to find Shepard looking uncomfortable in the doorway, fidgeting.

"Come in, Siha."

She hesitates briefly, then enters the room just enough for the doors to close. He waits for her to speak.

"I just spoke to Hackett."

He nods.

"I'm going to turn myself in."

He knew she would, but hearing it still hits him hard. "I know." He goes to her, taking her hands. "How soon?"

"Hackett can hold them off for a few weeks." Her eyes shine with unshed tears. "I'm so sorry. This was supposed to be our time."

"Then we will make the most of what we have left."