LJ squinted to get a better look at the three people approaching the Police Station they had chosen to take refuge in. He brought his up his gun just in case it happened to be what he called, zombie-ass motherfuckers.

"Relax. It's just us," Carlos stated as he stepped up the stairs to the door. Jill and Chris following right behind him.

"Oh thank god. I was getting ready to shoot ya. My expert shots would have left you dead on the street just now."

"Expert? Nothing expert about your aimless shooting," Jill replied to him. She was holding back a laugh so as not to be mean to the poor guy.

"Very funny Jill. Who the fuck are you?" LJ asked the man by Jill's side. He was still holding his golden handgun at the mystery person.

"Chris Redfield. Use to be Jill's partner back in Raccoon City. Can you please move that weapon out of my face? It's one of my best attributes," he snobbily replied.

"Oh jeez get a life," Jill remarked at Chris while rolling her eyes."Hurry up and get into the building unless you feel like sleeping outside."

LJ and Chris frowned at Jill but followed her in. They were surprised to see Carlos giving Alice a tight and embracing hug. Both showing affection through such a meager embrace.

"Glad your back," Alice whispered in Carlos' ear for she didn't want the others to hear. Angie was in the back sleeping off the eventful day.

Carlos breathed in the unforgettable sweet yet strong scent of Alice as if it were his lifeline. "Yea I'm glad to be back. Especially with you." Carlos broke the hug and stood back up. A smile plastered on his tired face. He ran a hand through his dark hair. Something he seemed to do very often.

"Ahem," Jill fake coughed to grab their attention.

Alice and Carlos turned to face the others. Alice gazed at the newcomer. She didn't like the idea of another person with them. It was hard to find someone trustworthy still out in the world.

"My name is Chris Redfield. I use to be in S.T.A.R.S with this lady right beside me," Chris stated enthusiastically as he put a hand on Jill's shoulder.

LJ walked up to Chris and shook his hand. "Welcome to our rag tag team."

Alice nodded her approval of the guy and remained sitting on the bench. She still looked a bit pale from her now non-life threatening injuries.

"Dinner anyone?" Chris asked as the black duffel bag he carried hit the floor. He unzipped it slowly, and in it were military rations, and a couple of canned goods. "It's not the best but I'm hoping it'll do for you guys."

The group sat down to eat a cold but filling dinner. All except Angela because none of them had the heart to go wake up the poor tired girl from her deep sleep.

"So what are our plans from here?" Alice asked in a whisper as she continued eating a can of Spam with crackers. The combination of her food choice made LJ feel sick. He was enjoying something of what he thought as a little more appetizing. Pork'n Beans in a can.

"I don't really know," Jill replied in an equally low voice.

"I was planning to go up and down the east coast in search of survivors. More so in hopes of finding Claire," Chris replied sadly. He pulled out a worn and crumpled picture from his vest. It was a picture of a smiling redhead woman hugging Chris tightly.

"Is she your girlfriend?" Alice asked innocently.

Chris chuckled."No that there is my sister. I left Raccoon before the incident to go and pay her a surprise visit but came in contact with these nasty undead before reaching over there. But anyway, mind filling me in on the real story of how this all happened?"

Since Angela and LJ were asleep, Jill, Alice, and Carlos each took turns in telling the story of what they went through in the city. They told Chris how Umbrella sealed off the city, how they found Angela Ashford, the daughter of the man who created the T-virus, who they lost during the dangerous encounters of undead, and how Alice had to face off against project Nemesis who turned out to be Matt. Alice and Carlos also filled in who they were and what they did before everything happened.

What seemed like hours that passed, they covered most of what Chris needed to know. All to which he replied, "Wow."

"It's a lot to take in," Jill exclaimed to him. "But can you say something more than wow?"

"No kidding," he answered her, his eyebrows raised. "So Alice, you use to work as the head of Security for the Hive? Carlos, you worked for Umbrella as well?"

Both nodded at him.

"Must have been quite the turn around. I mean you guys want to destroy the Corporation that you worked for. I can see why though, and if you need an extra guy, I'm here to help."

Jill smiled at Chris. "We can sure use it."

Carlos let out a long and drawn out yawn. He was tired from all the hectic events from the past couple of days. He had been going on little sleep and now it was catching up to him.

"You should probably get some rest. I'll take the first watch and guard the building." Jill instantly offered. She too was stifling a yawn. Jill was just as tired as Carlos.

"Better yet. Why don't all three of you get some rest and I keep watch. I had some sleep while trying to recuperate and am better off than you guys," Alice stated.

Chris raised an eyebrow as he looked down at Alice's leg. He wasn't entirely convinced she could run, much less walk. "Are you sure about that?" he questioned.

"Yea. I mean the most you could do is limp to the door," LJ answered. He knew Alice was a forced to be reckoned with, but even the best can only do so much when they are injured.

"I'm already a lot better than I was a couple of hours ago. Trust me, I can manage some meager watching," Alice replied in a bored tone. To prove she would be alright, she walked toward the front door. Effectively hiding the signs of pain that shot up her leg and side as she took each step. "I was head of Security for a reason you know."

"I guess so," Jill answered slowly. She wasn't going to argue with Alice. Jill needed some rest.

Both her and Chris shrugged and left to the back with LJ and Angela. Cots had been stored in the fire station adjacent to the police station, and they brought them into the building to sleep on.

Carlos however lingered, hovering by Alice's side. He hesitantly put his arm around her waist. "I'm going to stay on watch with you."

Alice looked into to his big brown eyes. She saw concern etched all over his face. Alice leaned in closer to him, both as a form of comfort and support for her injured leg. She simply replied, "Ok." No way was she going to win over this discussion. In all honesty though, she wanted Carlos with her right now.

Both of them went straight out the door together and Carlos closed it behind them. They stepped out on to the stairs and plopped down to sit on them. They sat close together, Carlos' arm slung over Alice's shoulder.

To Carlos, the moment was just a perfect state of peace. He enjoyed sitting with Alice in silence. Both of them staring out at the night sky and just gazing at the stars that littered space. Both of them lost in thought, yet enjoying the time they were spending together.

Carlos turned to look at Alice and she turned to face him. She has the most beautiful blue-green eyes I have ever seen. At that instant, Carlos came to the realization that he loved Alice. There was no doubt in his mind that she was the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Even in the zombie infested world they had to call home.

Alice gazed at the man in front of her. She had told herself she would never fall in love with someone else. For one, the man that had been her husband, Spence, ended up being the asshole that let the T-virus loose in the first place. Yes the marriage was fake, but she thought there might have been something between them. It all just turned out to be nothing but just plain sex. Although, the sex had been great. Then there was Matt. She escaped with him from the Hive and had been falling for him because he was the one who was the entire opposite of Spence. They had no chance together thanks to the intervention of Umbrella. Whom turned Matt into Nemesis and whom forced her to fight the man she had promised she wouldn't let die. So all in all, she thought she was done with men. Until Carlos had found his way into her heart.

Alice daringly brought her hands up to touch Carlos face. She could feel the rough stubble on his cheek, considering they didn't exactly have grooming necessities like a shaver. Alice liked Carlos like that though. It gave him an edgy, sexy look.

The two leaned in closer and their lips met. The kiss was soft and short at first, but that quickly turned into a more passionate kiss. Alice placed her hand through Carlos' soft black hair and pushed him more into the kiss. To which Carlos answered with a soft moan before pulling away for air. Foreheads pressed together they relished in the moment. Alice was finally letting loose her protective barrier for the man she was falling in love with.

"I want to be with you Alice. I promise I'll protect you. I know that now isn't the best time for a confession when we need to take down Umbrella, but I can't wait any longer. Especially when I love you." Carlos sighed. He got what he had been wanting to say off his chest now. But how would Alice take it? Did he make himself sound like a fool? Questions flew through his head as he wondered if he did the right thing or not in making a confession.

Alice tensed in his arms for a moment. He loves me? I thought I was the only one but now that he confessed than I suppose not. Alice moved a bit to look into his eyes. She smirked a bit before giving her response. "Really? I guess I am not the only one thinking the same thing."

Carlos let out a breath that he didn't know he was even holding in. He smiled before moving in again to kiss Alice on the lips again. Maybe they had something to finally look forward to after the hectic week.

Thought there should be some Alice/Carlos action finally. Hope you like Chris joining in on the adventure with the team. I want to give a big thanks to all my reviewers! My updates might come in a bit late as school starts tomorrow. (ugh)