Tai-San looked at Trudy and Lex, and the trio quickly moved to a more secluded area.

'Amber is gonna have problems with this.' Lex said matter-of-factly.

'With what? Bray's just being nice.' Trudy replied.

Even Tai-San gave Trudy a disbelieving look. 'No Trudy. Somewhere deep down you know the truth.'

'Yeah Trud.' Lex concurred, 'Bray likes her.'

'But he loves Amber.' Trudy paused, 'Doesn't he?'

Tai-San looked at her with sad eyes, 'I don't know any more Trudy. I don't even know if she truly loves him any more. I imagine they've had difficulties since Amber lost the baby.'

'But it wasn't her fault.'

'Wasn't it?' Lex asked, 'Bray asked her time and again not to endanger herself or the baby. She went out of her way to do just that. Maybe she didn't want the baby. Maybe she just wasn't ready yet.'

'Maybe, but I don't think she murdered her baby.' Trudy said passionately.

'Neither do we.' Tai-San shot Lex a look, 'I'm sure Bray thinks he's just being nice, but I could sense that deep down, he already cares deeply for her.'

'And her of him?' Trudy wondered.

Tai-San looked unusually perplexed, 'Of that I am not sure of. She keeps herself hidden well.'



*Meanwhile, in Brady's room*

Novalee looked down at Brady as she hummed a song from her childhood while she placed the sleeping baby into her bed.

'You must be proud.' She whispered, turning to face Bray once more.

'What? Oh, yeah, I am. I just hope I can live up to being the best uncle ever.'

'Uncle? Oh…sorry, I just assumed.'

He smiled, 'No big deal. So where have you all been this whole time?'

'Outside of the city. We heard of the chaos in city limits, so I waited until it was fairly safe. I didn't want to bring the children into a battlefield. A friend kindly helped us through the city. He told us about this place, and of how we'd be safe here.'

'He?'

'Yeah…we helped him when he showed up on the outskirts. He was badly injured from a battle of his own. Locos I think he said.'

'So why is he not with you?' He watched as her eyes clouded over. 'Is he your husband?' He was surprised when she threw her head back and laughed.

'Um, no.' She giggled. 'He's a good friend. And he promised to try to reach us here. He wanted to make sure we made it. He would have been here now, but we ran into some trouble on the way. As he distracted them, the three of us ran.' She looked at Bray with once again troubled eyes, 'I owe him. Would someone watch the girls while I go and search for him?'

'What?!? You can't be serious.' Bray protested.

Something in her eyes flashed, 'Of course I am. He saved their lives…my life. Will someone look after my girls or not?' She sighed when he just looked at her unbelieving. 'Bray…please. This is important to me. He could be hurt.'

'We will.' Tai-San said, entering the room with Lex and Trudy.

'Thank you.' Novalee said relieved, 'I'll go get ready.'

'Fine, but I'm going with you.' Bray stated.

'What!' Everyone is the room exclaimed.

'I won't let you go alone. I will be going with you.'

'But Bray, what if you're needed here?' Trudy asked. 'Why don't you let Lex go?'

Lex shot her a look of his own as Tai-San made an odd noise in her throat. 'My husband is not going anywhere Trudy. I just got him back with me.'

'Calm down Tai-San. Lex isn't going anywhere.' Bray stated, 'I'm going with her.'

'Where are you going?' a voice asked.

'Amber.' Trudy whispered.

'What are you all doing?' Amber asked.

'You should be in bed resting. Come on, let me take you back.' Trudy said pleadingly.

'I'm not tired. Bray, where are you going?' Amber wasn't going anywhere until someone told her what was going on. She looked at Novalee, 'Who are you?'

'Novalee. You must be Amber.'

Slowly Amber nodded.

'Look Bray.' Novalee turned to Bray once more. 'I really don't have time for this. I have to find Sasha before he gets hurt or worse. I can do this on my own.'

Amber paled, 'Sasha?'

Novalee gave her a look, 'Yeah. I'm going…thanks for watching them.' She gave Tai-San a brief hug before walking out of the room.

'Damnit!' Bray muttered moving to go after her. He looked at Lex and Tai- San, 'Watch out for the tribe while I'm gone.' With that said he hurried to catch up with Novalee.

They nodded as Trudy went to Amber's side. 'What's wrong Amber?'

'Sasha…he's not. He's not dead.' Amber was staring off into empty space, a look of wonder on her face. 'My love is not lost.'

'Huh? Of course not silly, Bray will be back soon.'

'What? Oh Bray. Right.'

Trudy looked to Tai-San with confusion on her face. 'Who is Sasha?'

'Her love.' Tai-San whispered. 'We had thought he perished during the battle with the Locos.'

Trudy and Tai-San carefully helped Amber to her room, while Lex went in search of the children. He hoped to find some answers as to what when on before they came to the mall.