"Just what the hell happened here?" Colleen asked Molly. Molly could hear the fury in her tone. She also hoped that Colleen would not be able to see Chase who was hidden under her bed.

"He came into my room drunk, and passed out," Molly replied trying to sound timid and afraid. "I don't know what happened!" She started to cry. It was amazing that she could call tears to her eyes on cue.

"I cannot believe this!" Colleen fumed. "I will not have my staff treated as objects!" Molly was surprised at the comment from Colleen. She thought that her anger would be directed elsewhere. Colleen glared down at Owen. "Serves him right."

"What are we going to do Ma'am?" Molly asked.

"I am going to get my husband down here to get him out of your room!" Colleen announced. She looked at Molly with a tenderness that surprised her. "I'm sorry this happened to you, I will make sure it doesn't happen again."

"What the hell?" Molly muttered.

"Colleen was attacked as a young girl, she knows the fear of it," Chase informed from underneath the bed. He dared not come out because he knew Jake would be coming down to help get Owen out of the room.

"I see," Molly replied. She hadn't expected the lady of the house to be her ally in this incident, but it turned out she was more of a human than Molly originally thought. Molly tucked this incident away in her brain. When it came time to act, perhaps she would be merciful to the woman who had just come to her aid.

XXXXX

Anissa cringed as her wounds were treated carefully by the physician. Doctor Hardy was a gentle old man who carefully treated the scratches on Anissa's face.

"I can't guarantee some of the scratches won't leave a scar, but I will do my best to minimize them," he informed her. Anissa did not really care of the scratches left scars on her face. She no longer cared about impressing her husband, and the one person she did want to impress was no longer around. Instead of voicing any of this to the old doctor she merely smiled.

"Thank you," she replied softly. The doctor beamed at her and continued to treat her. She was grateful that the dinner had been interrupted. She was not in the mood to pretend that she loved her husband.

"Anissa!" her mother Ruth shouted as she rushed into the room. Her face fell as she saw Anissa. "Oh my dear your face! That hussy has gone too far!" Ruth turned to look at Jin who was sitting dutifully in a chair next to Anissa. "Do you see what you've done to my daughter?" It was the first time that Ruth had ever stood up to Jin. Seeing her child in such a state had made her angry.

"Selena's been imprisoned," Jin advised sternly.

"Well it's about time you realize what a nuisance she is!" Ruth retorted. Jin's eyes narrowed slightly. Even though he had ordered her arrest, he still had feelings for the voluptuous dancer. Hearing Ruth demean her was bordering unacceptable.

"Mother," Anissa interjected. "I'm fine, you should just go back home now."

"Are you sure?" Ruth asked eyeing Jin one more time.

"Yes mother," Anissa sighed. She was already uncomfortable enough having Jin in the room, she didn't want her mother in the room as well. Ruth lingered for a moment longer than resigned herself to leave.

"Okay well let me know if anything else happens," Ruth warned. She looked at Jin while she said it.

XXXXX

The soothing sounds of the water crashing against the beach calmed Karen's frayed nerves. Kai had finally been handed off. Let little Poppy deal with him for the time being. While he had been helpful in some aspects, he had teased her mercilessly. Karen didn't like the way he made her feel either. He was too slick; too handsome for his own good. And he knew it. She had been warned about men like him from her mother, her mother had always said the reason she had married her father was because he was a sweet man who would never cheat on her. Times like this, she couldn't afford to think about a man romantically. She needed to concentrate on becoming a better soldier.

The sound of a boat interrupted her thoughts. Instantly she stood at attention ready to call for back up. Slowly, Paolo came into view, and she relaxed her stance. She wondered if something was wrong, he was not scheduled for a drop off. She radioed Gray to make him aware of the situation, then cautiously walked up to the dock.

XXXXX

"How are you feeling today?" Alisa asked Jamie sweetly as she redressed some of his wounds. Jamie was surprised at the kindness of the people here. He was a spy, and they knew it. But still he received food and treatment of his wounds. Perhaps his opinion of the resistance was wrong?

"Better," Jamie whispered in response. He had never felt this comfortable, even with his wounds. Georgia was standing nearby to make sure he didn't try to hurt Alisa again.

"That's great!" Alisa cooed softly. Her gentle fingers worked quickly. He was almost sad when she was done, she was the only person who had been truly nice to him. Her smile reminded him of his wife's. He turned away at that moment. Thinking of his family was too hard.

"Thank you Alisa. You are dismissed," Georgia ordered. Alisa gave a small nod and left. Georgia turned to the injured man.

"What?" He asked. His voice was hoarse with emotion.

"Are you still determined to see us as the enemy?" She asked.

Jamie didn't answer. He was not sure what to think about the resistance anymore. He had been so against it, but after what he and his family had experienced at the hands of Jin and his men, he wasn't so sure anymore. Instead of answering, Jamie simply shrugged.

"Look, I'll level with you," Georgia explained. "We could use a man like you." Jamie's eyes widened.

"You'd trust me?" Jamie asked.

"Not at first. Trust is earned," Georgia stated. "I'm just giving you an option. Think about it." Georgia said nothing more, and turned to leave. Jamie lay in the bed thinking about what the woman had just presented to him.

XXXXX

"What do you know about your lover escaping?" Jin demanded. He stood formidably above Anissa. Anissa's eyes widened. So Taylor had succeeded.

"What?" Anissa asked. "What are you-"

"Don't lie to me!" Jin shouted. "Your lover escaped yesterday evening! You must have done something!"

"My dear husband, I was with you most of the night. We didn't get back here until late at night," Anissa explained. "I had nothing to do with his escape." Jin's eyes narrowed, Anissa knew that look too well. He was not pleased. She hid the smile she felt tugging at the corners of her lips.

"When I find him, I will kill him," Jin warned. "Be careful wife of mine. The people can easily fall in love with another Queen." Jin left Anissa's room. It was only then that she allowed the smile to come across her face. She didn't care that Jin had just threatened her. Bo had escaped. At least for now, he was safe.

XXXXX

Mineral Town's small docking area was quaint compared to what was in Harmonica Town, but to Bo, it was a welcome sight. Just yesterday he had been given a death sentence. It was good to be alive. His welcoming committee consisted of a petite girl with her hair tied back into a tight bun. She held a rifle in her hand, and had a bow slung across her shoulder. Bo stifled a chuckle. A girl like that would be married to a wealthy aristocrat in Harmonica Town.

"Afternoon Karen," Paolo greeted. Karen assisted him in getting the boat tied to the dock.

"Afternoon. I radioed Gray," she stated. "Is something the matter? You're not usually in the habit of making unscheduled visits." At that moment a rather stern looking man came to the beach area. He looked none to happy about this impromptu visit. Trailing behind him, slightly limping, was another girl with stunning golden locks.

Introductions were made, and Paolo explained to the other man, named Gray, what they were doing here. The man eyed Bo for a moment before extending his hand out in a greeting.

Grey was never one to complain about new recruits, but so many new people in his stronghold in one week was a bit much. He was having trouble where to place him, until they reached the Library area on their tour. Bo's eyes widened at the sight of all the computers.

"This is your intelligence hub?" Bo asked. "I didn't realize the technology you had out here. Is that a new ODN model you have? With the triple processor?" He continued to prattle off questions Gray didn't understand and Mary took over answering them.

"You seem to know your way around these machines," Gray replied.

"I love computers!" Bo exclaimed. That settled that question. He would have Mary watch over Bo.

XXXXX

Elli was a rational woman, for the most part. She knew what her role was and fulfilled it well. She didn't dream of men or even given men a second glance since Jin's rise to power. The resistance and being a nurse took up all occupation in her mind; until now.

Now she thought of Jack. His ready smiles and teasing winks would send her mind wandering. He was a handsome man, and a very skilled physician. Doctor Trent had realized this immediately, but had not been willing to utilize his skills yet.

"Lunchtime!" Jack's low almost melodic voice called out. He brought the food cart filled with food from the Inn. Elli typically had that job, but today Trent had given it to Jack. Elli knew it was Trent's way of establishing hierarchy, yet Jack seemed unfazed by it. Trent emerged from his office to take his tray and retreated back. He left the delivering of lunch to patients to Elli and Jack.

After lunch was distributed, they sat down in what used to be the waiting area together. Elli concentrated on her food to keep from making a fool of herself.

"Nurse Elli," Jack mused. "According to all the patients here you are a godsend."

"I wouldn't say that," Elli replied. She blushed and took another bite of her lunch. She felt self-conscious knowing Jack's eyes were on her.

Jack smirked. Teasing Elli was one of the few innocent pleasures he found during the day. Elli's quick blushes and sideways glances were endearing. Even with the drab dresses she wore, there was a beauty and a strength to her, that Jack could not ignore. Be careful Jack, a little voice in his head warned him. This was how he'd gotten into trouble in the first place.

XXXXX

Chase eased himself out from underneath Molly's bed. Colleen had come back with some men to carry the still passed out Owen out of Molly's room. After it was clear she wasn't coming back, he finally moved. He looked at Molly who was standing against the door. Before he could even open his mouth she spoke.

"Can it Chase, I don't need another lecture right now." She folded her arms across her chest.

"That was too close," Chase breathed out.

"You don't think I know that?" She hissed. She raked a shaky hand through her hair.

"I know," Chase answered lamely. He couldn't think of anything else to say. "But we have up be more careful."

"What else was I supposed to do? Let him..." She trailed off. Anger sparked in her eyes.

"I didn't say that," Chase argued. He stopped then. Arguing with Molly would be no good. "You alright?" Molly nodded. But Chase could see the tears welling in her eyes. She finally stepped away from the door. In a completely unexpected move, she wrapped her arms around Chase and kissed him soundly on the lips.