Greg was sitting in the briefing staring at his hand as his team filed in, these last few months had been a strain on everyone, he waited until they were all sat down before he called Winnie in as well and closed the shutter, everyone was staring at him as he sat back down.

"Guys, I don't really know where to start." Greg whispered as he sat down wearily.

"Boss, we need to know" Jules calmly said back.

"He's been sent to the Harvester project." Greg bit back the tears.

"HE'S BEEN WHAT?" Sam almost shouted, anger evident on his face.

"Sam, I wouldn't have done it, but you should of heard what the doctor was saying, it was this or immediate sectioning and him losing his whole career and life!" Greg was looking at Sam.

"I don't care what the doctor was saying boss, did you talk to Spike about it?" he demanded.

Sam grew angrier, he knew that Greg had done it against his will, he knew how brutal that place was because he'd been there when he left the army to go on medical leave after Matt was killed and the investigation completed. Even though he knew it would help him the long run, the process of getting there was brutal and he wished the whole process on no-one - not even his worst enemy!

"Sam, he wasn't fit enough to make the decision, he was trying to get out and wanted to leave AMA, he needs this Sam." Greg started.

"How do you mean he wasn't fit enough Greg, what haven't you told us?" Jules asked gently.

"His body is not healing, he has been starving himself and is badly dehydrated and unable to sleep due to the nightmares and flashbacks he has been experiencing; he didnt let on to anyone but they set up a watch on him last night and he had full blown recalls and a serious panic attack - he was a wreck and he tried to hide in by crawling into the bathroom!" Ed replied cracking at the end.

Jules squeezed her eyes shut and let the tears run down her face, how could she let her brother deal with this mess alone, she wanted to be there as he screamed and cried and yelled - she wanted to hold him and comfort him with every ounce of her soul.

"If he was released AMA...I fear he would have been next seen in the morgue guys - how could we not protect him - he is injured and weak and easy prey for those who wish him harm in this life! We had to decide and the doctor gave us an option to at least control him and his environment as we got him the support he needs!" Ed replied shakily.

"And who are you to make that decision for him?" Sam retorted angrily.

"How selfish are you? Just because he's not the Spike you know and love, doesn't mean he's not in there and you think sending to a random place where he knows no one will help?" Sam stood up and left angrily,

Greg ducked his head he knew Sam needed space, but the selfish comment hit home.

Ed looked in horror at what Sam had said and looked to Jules for any sign or hint to what Sam was dealing with, she sighed and moved closer to the two men she trusted with her life, with the life of her child growing in her belly.

"Sam was sent there by his family after he tried to commit suicide after he killed Matt in Afghan, he hasn't spoken much about it but i know it is brutal and the thought of the place makes his skin crawl. I know you did what you needed to do, but i pray that you did it for the right reasons as this could just as easily break Spike as it could help him." she whispered.

Jules stood up and kissed them both on the cheek and nodded her approval of the plan before heading towards where Sam was headed and left the two men alone to think.

"We should head back to the hospital, they are going to start getting him prepared for sedation in an hour and we should be there to at least see him off?" Ed whispered.

Greg looked at him and nodded before they headed out of the room and towards the garage.

Unknownst to them, Sam had heard the last part of the conversation over the CCTV camera and after a moment of complete internal rage and grief, he grabbed his kit bag and slid into the garage and headed to the hospital in his own vehicle.

"I'm not leaving you there Spike, not alone - you need me there with you buddy and i won't give up on you! - I promise on my life, i will get you through this, even if it kills me!"

He slammed on his helmet and after kick starting his bike; he hit the highway towards the hospital.

They all walked into the hospital looking completely deflated, they all stand in Spikes room, all trying to hold their emotions back, he looked at peace and relaxed and like the old Spike, they all said good-byes and before they left Winnie stayed behind she walked over to the bed and stroke his cheek, she could feel the stubble beginning to form, her tears began to drop onto Spike's pillow as he lent over him. "I love you Spike" she lent down and placed a soft kiss on his lips.

She moved back quickly when the doctor's ended they gave her a sympathetic look as she walked out. The doctors went over all the final checks to ensure a safe journey, as the team where waiting outside they noticed Sam in casual clothes and carrying a large black duffle, they all looked up with questioning looks.

"They allow one member to go with him and it has to be me. I am his brother, his partner in crime and I will defend him with my life, I have my cell with me, I'll update every couple of days with permission on any improvements or issues. I will not let him down." He gave a pointed look towards Greg, and no one else questioned him.

They all stood as Spike was rolled out of his room unconscious, he was on oxygen again due to another panic attack, as he wheeled into the back of a transporter truck, Sam turned around and hugged everyone and then looked at Greg and just nodded, Greg knew he was annoyed and he knew he had right to be, eventually Sam climbed into the back of truck and it drove away.