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Amanda Parker had been working hard to get were she was today. Born in slums of Mexico she quickly understood that being a step ahead was only way to survive. Her parents gave her away when she's five and since that streets become her home. Cold and ruthless professional was loyal to one person only- her direct boss Candem. Now standing on front of him once again she was going to prove that twenty years ago he hadn't made a mistake giving a chance to a minor murderess. Dana Scully and her mysterious protector were already dead

Since the confrontation at the bottom of stairs Krycek and Scully haven't utter a word to each other. After crawling out of the window into the dulled room she immediately went as far as she could from him and sat down by the wall with her arms wrapped tightly around knees, she didn't even look at him. Meanwhile Krycek occupied himself trying to find their hunters. Using his cell, witch thankfully survived the wild chase trough the forest, he got in touch with his source. Now all he had to do was wait for information about Candem's address.

However after last two hours of absolute silence he become irritated . He peeked at Scully. She sat in the same position looking as an image of calmness but he wasn't fooled by that. She was pissed . When their gazes met Dana in a flash turned away her head.

' What did you expect? Smile? After you acted like the Neanderthal?! '

Krycek winced. He wasn't going to apologize since he was convinced that his reaction was rather justified given the circumstances, but that silence was frustrating.

Why the hell she had to be so stubborn?! OK, maybe, just maybe he overreacted a little bit but still, he had gone through a lot during those 48 hours in turns clashing with Scully and her saving her hide while running between flying bullets. And of course he'd lost one of his houses because of her! Even saint wouldn't have been able to keep up with a roller coaster like that, and he was far from being called saint!

Her body was numb from sitting in the same position for so long and silence was making her crazy, but her pride didn't let her to yield. So she waited and observed trying to figure out if Mr Hyde transformed into Dr Jekyll. His outburst outside had really horrified her and she would prefer not to deal with Krycek's dark side ever again.

Alex peeked one more time at her hunched form. Sitting on the hard floor for such long time had to be pretty inconvenient by now.

"Maybe you should stretch a bit. You must be hurting " he suggested turning to face her.

Scully looked at him strangely.

'Welcome back Dr Jekyll' she thought sarcastically

„ I am fine" she answered curtly in her mind sending him and his concern to hell.

Krycek shook his head hearing that obvious lie. They were back at the beginning. He should be satisfied but for some incomprehensible reasons suddenly he felt a desire to revoking the understanding they'd managed to gain during their crazy flight through forest.

" I liked that old house. It was one from my favorite hideouts" he began casually

He offered her an olive branch by slightly revealing himself. Now it only depended on her whether to accept or deny his proposals of reconciliation. He wasn't going to grovel. Alex Krycek has never been groveling. Never. No matter what. He simply wished to turn back time, that's all

Dana shrugged without the word choosing to ignore his confession. It's been the poorest attempt of the apology she's ever heard. Heck, even Mulder's numerous pitiful attempts of apology compared to that seemed to be a poetic oratorio.

Krycek felt as if she punch him in the gut. For the first time in a very long time he honestly tried to make things better with somebody and she wasn't even going to give him a chance. Sure, guys like him didn't get second chances but despite everything somewhere at the bottom of his dark soul lurked a spark of hope. He thought that she was different .His mistake obviously.

Dana groaned seeing the look in his eyes before he managed to hide it. She felt as if she kicked the defenseless puppy. Cursing her own stupidity, naivety and too soft heart when it come to deal with complete bastards she swallowed and said „ Then I have to say that you have very strange taste. That house was a hovel"

Krycek almost smiled upon hearing that. She accepted.

„ All those trees, peace and quiet," he gave his reasons

„ Worms and lack of civilization " Scully retorted rolling her eyes She didn't forgive him nor started to trust him . Absolutely not. She knew, that Mr Hyde was still there, under the mask of Dr. Jekyll, however she could acknowledge his effort. It wasn't an apology but she had a sneaky suspicion that it's all she could ever expected from Krycek.

„ It wasn't that bad" Krycek contradicted only for the sake of the argument, it's fun quarreling with Scully, especially when she was turning all red and her hair was flying around her face.

"Sure, it's pure heaven, except few problems like murderers, explosions and a bloody helicopter" Scully stated ironically

„ Ha! But all of that was a part of your priceless civilization !" Krycek said triumphantly.

Scully tried to hide her smile seeing his smug expression. He was really proud to win their little skirmish.

„ So if you think that one was heaven you certainly fell in love with the cottage in south Norway" Krycek's next word hung between them.

Scully looked at him suspiciously. Surely he didn't intend to drag her to Norway?!

Krycek felt like slapping himself. He barely avoided giving away the location of his home. There had to be something seriously wrong with him, absolutely no one knew about that one, it's his place, his refuge!

A signal of incoming message broke the prolonging silence . Krycek's informer sent him Candem's address.

„ That was quick" Scully commented

„ Too quick" Krycek murmured

Rick „ Rico" Luz has never been one of the trusted ones. Candem- like the old fool he was- used to say that Rico wasn't good enough, smart enough,that his place was on the streets. No, Candem preferred to surround himself with people like Parker. Rico spat with disgust. He was reduced to being one of Parker's lads and hated it with passion. But two years ago Rico's luck finally changed. He had a new boss now.

And his boss gave him very specific instructions. Rico smiled watching Candem and Parker, his hand on the gun. Very specific instruction indeed.

Parker ended the conversation and smirked.

"You know where she is" Candem stated

" Have ever failed you boss? " Parker answered" I know where is, who is keeping her company and what their next move will be" Parker chuckled

„ Get the men" Candem ordered, but Parker shook her head" There's no need for it, Scully and her protector are on their way to us."

" So we have to prepare a welcome committee for them."

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