As they walked through the darkened landscape Morgan and Baines tried to make best use of the darkness to secretly support Julia and aid her wherever possible. Every so often Morgan would complain that he needed a rest and reluctantly the group would stop, allowing Julia a much needed break. But he knew that it would not be long before Remus dispensed with him. All the while both men waited and hoped that their chance would soon come. But the firepower that Remus and his men were carrying was not making it an easy task.

When they were still a kilometre out on the fake location, Remus brought the group to a stop. "Normally Council defences start anywhere between a hundred and a thousand metres out. From here on in we must be careful." He then walked over to Julia and knocked her to her knees, causing her to whimper in pain as she landed on her ripped shins. "What can we expect?" He asked. When Julia did not answer he landed a blow on her check. "What can we expect?" He asked again as he drew his hand back once more.

"Pattern zeta-alpha." Julia said quietly causing Remus to stop his hand briefly before bringing it down on her again sending her sprawling.

"What is zeta-alpha?" Morgan asked trying to stay calm.

"A defensive mine pattern."

"Mines?" Baines asked.

"Yes. Barnes take Morgan west and look for the mines and Logan take Baines east and do the same. I will ensure the traitor does not escape."

Morgan and Baines cast a desperate look at Julia before carrying out the orders. Both men feeling that the situation was spiralling out of control.

As Morgan traipsed after Barnes, he was not overly confident of his chances when it came to overpowering the man who in comparison to the bureaucrat was a giant. But knowing that he had to make amends and save Julia he hatched a plan. A plan he was fairly sure was a bad plan, but it was still a plan. Knowing time was not his friend he swung into action.

"Oh no." He exclaimed.

Barnes turned back to look at the man. "What?" He demanded.

"I..I..I think I stepped on a mine."

"You sure?"

"There was a click and I really don't want to move to find out for certain." Morgan replied.

Barnes moved closer to Morgan, moving very slowly shining the light to his own feet. When he finally reached Morgan he said. "Whatever you do don't move. What foot?"

"My..My right one." Morgan stuttered, his nerves helping the allusion.

Barnes knelt down and looked at Morgan's foot. As soon as he neck was exposed Morgan swung the rock in his right hand down onto the back of Barnes' head, knocking the big man out. Morgan then relieved Barnes of his belt and used it to secure the man's arms. Just as he was feeling safe again he heard footsteps.

Back where they had left Remus and Julia, Remus crouched in front of the young doctor waiting for her to wake. As soon as she showed signs of life he approached her and used his foot to roll her over. Julia quickly scanned her surroundings.

"We are alone. It is just you and me." Remus said, causing Julia to tremble. "I have been thinking. What could I do to repay your mother? If we are honest me killing you probably won't affect her, but then again it will make me feel much better. So what should I do with you?" Julia just lay where she was paralysed with fear.

"I think my problem comes from wanting you suffer. Not just die, but suffer."

"I'm sorry." Julia whimpered. Stopping Remus in his tracks. However, the apology only made him angrier.

"How dare you." He screamed in anger as he gripped her hair and yanked her to her knees. "You are beyond redemption. You do not have right to apologise to me." He shouted in her ear before releasing her and walking a few steps away. As he did so he drew his gun. "You took everything from me but yet you dare to apologise." He continued to shout as he turned back towards her pointing his gun at her. His hand shaking in anger. "How is it fair that my daughter, my natural born should be murdered when an abomination like you lives? Well no more." He screamed as his finger squeezed the trigger.