Ch 29

A couple saw the T-shaped tower in the distance and knew they were in the right city. It was late as the couple sought refuge in a hotel in Jump City. They were on a mission, but that would have to wait until morning.

"You think she will go quietly?" asked the woman.

"Probably not Alice but she has no choice. She's becoming more and more like her evil father Trigon everyday. We have to stop her, take her away from this place and her team."

"It won't be easy Jack. I know we have everything we need," said Alice as she took out a picture frame, setting it to he side table by their bed.

"I miss them to honey," said John as he followed her gaze to the picture of their three children, Mary-Beth, Billy, and Jessica. "I wish we could have saved them."

"Me to Alice but it's too late for them. It isn't too late to save Rachel from herself. I'm sure her mother would have wanted it this way. Being on a superhero team is too dangerous."

"I know Jack, but she doesn't even know us. I'm not sure Angela told her about us. We're just strangers."

"We're her family Alice. She'll get to know us and see we're only doing this for her own good."

"I wish she could have met her cousins. They would have loved that fact that she is a hero," smiled Alice.

"We can't dwell on the past anymore. We have to look towards the future, our future with our niece."

"You're right," smiled Alice. "She must be saved."

"She'll have a good life with us, you'll see," said Jack. "I know how hard it was for you to decide to do this, but she's a part of your sister. Can you really let that go?"

"I miss Angela everyday, just to be a part of Rachel's life would bring me happiness."

"We'll be a family again," said Jack.

"It won't be the same without the kids, but I'm sure raising Rachel will be a healing experience."

"I just can't believe we've let her live this dangerous, violent lifestyle as long as we have."

"Well we weren't ready for her at the time Jack with the kids and all but we're ready now. We're ready to be the parents she deserves."

"Your sister did her best, and it wasn't good enough. Hopefully we can make Angela proud by taking Rachel in as our very own daughter."