Lexa

The next morning when I wake up, I text Lo, Morrigan, Bellamy, Reed and Jose to meet me at the firepit. Once everyone is here, I say, "I know that all of you know that Ash has been called back by the CIA for a mission, but what you don't know is that it is an off-book mission. That means that she won't have any back up from the CIA or the United States if something goes wrong. The reason I'm telling you all this is because if something does go wrong, I will go and get her by myself if I have to, but I was hoping…well I was hoping that you all would be willing to help me if…"

Bellamy cuts me off, "Lexa you know that I will help anyway I can."

"I know you will Blake and I'm quite sure Reed and Jose will also, but I was hoping to convince Lo and Morrigan as well. They both have combat experience, and it wouldn't hurt to have a combat medic and pilot with us if we have to act." I look at the two of them and say, "I know it is a lot to ask but if the time comes can I count on the two of you."

Morrigan says, "I'm in but how will we know if she needs us and how will we know what is going on?"

Lo looks at me and says, "I'm in too."

I smile at both of them and say, "Thanks, to answer Morrigan's questions, Ash and I have a contingency plan set up with the help of her boss Julian. I have all the intel that has been collected so far and anything Ash acquires will be emailed to me so that we are kept up to date with what is going on. Ash is also scheduled to check in with me and Julian once a week and if she misses two consecutive check-ins with either of us then we will go get her. Julian has agreed to provide us with the equipment and paperwork needed to get into whatever country she is in, but the rest will be up to us."

Bellamy says, "Okay, let's take a look at what intel has been collected so far, then as time goes on and more comes in, we can begin to form a plan. Until then we probably need to do some training. I think the best type of team training is paint ball. We should get together a couple of times a week and go play on base with some of the enlisted guys so we can learn to work together."

"That sounds good. Come into my office and I will show you all the info on the computer." Everyone follows me and I open the computer Julian gave me and pull up the information. Just as I get it pulled up, my phone rings. When I look at the caller ID, I see that it is Dana from the UFC. I look at the group and say, "I have to take this, but you all take all the time you need to look over everything."

I step outside and answer, "Hello Dana."

"Hey Stryker, how's the hand doing?"

"It's actually doing great. The cast comes off next week and then I will be good to go. What's up?"

"Two things actually. One I wanted to let you know that your fight with Julia earned fight of the night and you earned performance of the night. That makes your payout for the fight $250,000 before we add in your merchandising agreement. I have to say that I am a little upset that I let you negotiate such a high percentage but that is my fault for underestimating you. Any way, you earned $109,268,292 in merchandising. The other thing is I want to sign you for a rematch against Julia in Dubai next month. How does that sound?"

I chuckle, "Wow, that is a lot of merch. I will need to talk to a couple of people before I can commit for sure to the fight in Dubai, but I think it can be arranged. When do you need my answer?"

"The sooner the better, but definitely by the end of the week."

"Okay, I'll let you know soon. Thanks, Dana."

I go back into the office and everyone looks up at me, "Well, that was Dana, and he wants me to sign for a rematch against Julia next month in Dubai."

Bellamy jumps up and grabs me in a bear hug, "Lexa, that is awesome! What did you tell him?"

"I said that I would have to talk to my people and get back to him but that I thought I would agree to do it as long as everyone is on board. He also gave me my total payout from the last fight and let's just say that I think we need to go out and celebrate tonight. Morrigan, can you also fly planes or just helicopters?"

Morrigan looks at me confused, "Um…I can also fly planes. Why?"

"How would you like to come with me to buy a plane?"

Everyone looks at me and says in unison, "What?"

I laugh and say, "Well, I just made $109,518,292 plus all the money I made on Mickey's fight. I just thought it would be nice to buy a plane so that if we do go to Dubai, we do it in style and then if we do have to rescue Ash, we already have a plane."

They all laugh and Morrigan says, "Just let me know when and I will definitely go with you."

My phone rings again and it is Abby. I look at everyone and say, "I have to take this, but everyone be ready at seven to go to dinner on me. You all just need to decide where and Bellamy let O know she should come also."

I answer the phone, "Hello Abby, what do I owe the pleasure of your call."

She laughs, "Someone is in a good mood. I hate to rain on your parade, but I have you an appointment with an attorney friend of mine today at two so that we can discuss your issue with the Collin's family."

"Fine, but will you go with me?"

"Of course, I will."

"Another question, will you be my doctor for my next UFC fight? Clarke doesn't like treating me. I found that out after she freaked out in the locker room after the last fight."

"Um…I didn't know you had another fight scheduled but sure. When is it?"

"Next month in Dubai but I haven't signed the contract yet because I wanted to okay it with Clarke first."

"It's nice that you want to include her on your decisions, but you don't have to ask her permission, you know, that right?"

"Oh…well…um, I just thought that since we are in a relationship that I should let her have a say in what I do."

"Lexa, it is nice that you think of others and what they want but you also need to think about yourself first sometimes. If this is something that you want to do then you should do it regardless of what Clarke wants. You are free now and you need to learn to be your own person and do what's right for you. I'm not saying that you shouldn't ever consult with Clarke or others but sometimes you need to make a decision for yourself. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Yes, I think so. I have another question; do you think Clarke would get mad if I sent her flowers to work asking her to be my date to the fights in Dubai?"

I hear Abby laughing, "I forget how romantic you are. I think she might turn a little red but I think she would be okay with it."

"I…well, I-I wasn't sure she had told anyone outside our group about us. So, I was thinking that I would sign the card Lex in case she didn't want anyone to know she was dating another woman."

"I'm not sure what she has told anyone, but I think it is cute that you are worried about what she thinks. Do what feels right to you and I will pick you up at Amelia's at one for the appointment."

"Okay, see you then. Thanks Abby."

When we hang up, I call the first florist that comes up on google and order a dozen roses and a card that reads, 'Ya Amar, would you do me the honor of being my date for the UFC fight in Dubai next month? Love, Cielo.' The girl said that they would be delivered within the hour to the hospital. Now all there is to do is wait and do research on which plane to buy.