Rey ran down the hall with a sense of purpose. She had to get a meeting together, with Luke and Leia, and the other Admirals. If she could convince the other Resistance members that Kylo was finally willing to help them, there may be hope to finally defeat Snoke after all.

She was so focused on her thoughts that she ran straight into Poe.

"Woh! You okay?!" she stammered.

"Yah, I'm good! What the hell happened in there? I couldn't hear anything."

She ushered him to follow. "I think I made a break through with Kylo. He is going to help us find and kill Snoke. We have to tell—."

Poe stopped Rey in her tracks. "Are you kidding me? He is using you! He just wants to escape and get his revenge." He reasoned.

"Look, I know this seems hard to believe, but no. He isn't."

She brushed passed him, heading for her room. She had to get back before Jess woke up.

"Rey!" Poe called after her.

"I'm going to call a meeting when everyone wakes up. Will you be there?" she offered.

Scratching the back of his head, he let out a deep sigh. "Of course I will. I just don't see how it's possible."

"You will, Poe. And thank you."

A few hours later, Rey had gathered everyone back to the conference room. Poe came as promised, bringing Jessika and Finn with him. Admiral Ackbar and Statura sat on either side of General Organa, and Luke took his place next to Rey at the other end of the table.

"Now that we are all here, what would you like to discuss Rey?" The General asked.

She scanned the room as all eyes focused on her. She looked to Poe for reassurance, and he nodded.

"I have called you here today…" out of the corner of her eye, Luke shifted in his seat. "…to discuss the terms of Kylo's release."

The room was completely still for a moment, and then it erupted. Admiral Statura sprung up from his chair. "If you think we are going to let a war criminal waltz on out of here, you have another thing coming!"

"Rey, you can't be serious?!" Finn exclaimed.

Poe held his hand out. "I hate to say it, but Statura may have a point."

"Enough!" Leia pounded her fist on the table. "Rey, I have to know, what is the meaning of this?"

"I just need you all to listen. Give me five minutes. Please?" she looked in Statura's direction, and the Admiral finally took a seat.

"Five minutes." Leia agreed.

"Ever since the island, I've sensed a… change in Kylo. A small change, but it's still there."

Admiral Ackbar spoke up. "I believe in the Force and its power, my dear, but how is it possible for you to sense this?"

Taken aback by his question, Rey looked to Luke. He hadn't spoken throughout the meeting, but he did now.

"It's okay, Rey. You can tell them." He reassured her. She supposed this might be the only way for them to understand that Kylo's intentions were true.

"Kylo and I unintentionally have a Force bond, Admiral. We don't know why, but it's there. That means I can hear his thoughts and emotions over long— or short— distances."

Finn looked to Rey in disbelief. "How come you didn't tell me?"

"I'm sorry…"

Her attention was brought back to Leia. "So I'm assuming you want to talk with him, to see if he can be swayed?" Leia speculated.

"Well, I kind of did already… with some help."

Poe cleared his throat.

"You did what?" Luke chimed in.

"And what did you find out Rey?" Leia pleaded.

"Hard to believe, but Kylo wants the same thing we do. He wants Snoke dead. And hear me out!" she exclaimed before anyone could interrupt her again. "He doesn't just want Snoke dead. He wants to help us."

Leia's looked as if she was about to cry. "Is this true, Rey? Are you sure?" she emphasized every word.

"Yes." she reassured the mother.

"Impossible." Luke muttered next to Rey.

"I'm sorry General Organa, but I have to agree with Skywalker. And well, your judgement isn't exactly unbiased on the matter."

Luke sighed. "I believe you Rey, it's just hard to believe him."

Rey pleaded with Luke. "Then let me show you proof. Everyone is capable of redemption." She repeated the same words she had told Kylo, and watched as they had the same effect.

Luke seemed to be mulling this news over. To her surprise, he seemed to be changing his mind. "Alright. He gets one chance. One." He put one finger up for clarification. "I'm doing this for you, not for him. He makes one wrong move, and we go back to the original plan." He ordered.

Rey took a deep breath. She knew what they were about to do was risky— stupid, even. And even with all the risks, Rey couldn't help but feel that they were making the right decision. If this brought him back to the light side of the Force, perhaps she could trust the man after all.

Rey looked to the rest of the group for their vote.

"I'm going to say yes. I just want my son back. But… if it comes to it, do what you have to do Luke." Leia resolved.

Poe raised his hand. "If Leia votes yes, so do I." he winked at Rey.

Admiral Ackbar was next on the vote. "May the Force be with us all." He concluded. Re took that as a yes.

"I still think it's risky. Mad even." Statura sighed. "But, if we do this… I'll personally set up protocols around Ren that need to be put in place."

"Agreed." Leia said.

Only Finn and Jess were left. Jessika reached for Poe's shoulder, but he brushed her off, crossing his arms. "I vote no."

Jessika finally spoke up too. "Sorry, Rey." She shrugged.

Trying not to let Finn's distrust faze her, she drew her attention to Leia.

"Alright, then. Five to two." Leia concluded. "Now let's get to work, shall we?"

Luke and Rey walked to the prison room, with six guards behind them.

"So did you ever find out Snoke's location?" Rey realized she had never asked him.

He shook his head. "I have my theories, but no luck so far. If you are right about this, perhaps he can point us in the right direction this time." He said hopefully. "I did however finish your Lightsaber if you want to do some combat training tomorrow?"

Rey grinned from ear to ear. "I can't wait!" she answered excitedly.

They finally reached the prison, and once again, Rey walked inside. Luke and three of the guards followed right behind her.

Kylo was resting on his bed with his back against the wall. He sat up straighter as the new guests came in.

"That was fast." He said, seeming impressed.

"So Rey has told us you've agreed to help us. What's in it for you?" Luke asked, getting down to business.

Kylo arched forward, his eyes calculated. "Same as you. I want Snoke dead."

Luke nodded his head and walked towards the Knight. "Then I'm sure you wouldn't mind if I did some digging?"

You have to let him in. just for a moment. She urged Kylo.

"Okay." He responded. Rey couldn't tell if it was a response to her or Luke.

In an instant, Luke held out his hand, searching through Ren's mind for any inaccuracies in Rey's story. After about a minute, he drew his hands back.

He pivoted towards Rey. "It's true. You were right…" He looked bewildered and in utter disbelief. He motioned to the guards behind him. "Take him to his new quarters." He commanded. He addressed Ren seriously. "You will receive instructions on protocol that must be followed. Make no mistake, this is your only and last chance."

With that, Luke turned and left the room without another word.

"Note taken." Kylo mumbled, and he and Rey stood there awkwardly as the guards unchained his cuff from the wall. Finally free to move around once more, he sauntered up to her.

"What you just did for me… deserves a thank you." He admitted. She noticed how his tall frame looked slightly less menacing.

Shocked that he had just showed her gratitude, she said nothing as they walked towards his new room. The Base was brimming with workers now, and multiple people stopped in their tracks as the two of them paced down the corridors.

"You said you trust me right?" Rey asked him once more.

"I did. Even more so now that I know you keep your word."

She chose her words carefully. "Then show me you can keep yours." The guards stopped them, already reaching Kylo's room. "Promise me that you will do everything they say?" she requested.

"Why are you doing this for me?"

She looked up into his sad eyes. Rey realized he genuinely didn't know. "I wasn't sure at first… but I finally figured it out. I have hope for you."

For the first time ever, Rey saw a spark of light in those dark eyes of his. But just like that, it was gone. "I promise." He vowed.

It felt like a long walk back to her own room. She should have been thinking about food, or finding Finn to explain, or excited for her new Lightsaber. Yet, all Rey could think about how she had been right all along. That there was still some piece of Ben left inside the man known as Kylo.

And maybe she could bring Ben back.