I don't own Mutant X.
Author's note: Another thanks to my beta reader. Read and enjoy.
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Adam watched Emma as her eyes fluttered open. "I see you're finally awake. I found the source of all the pain you have been going through. Brennan did not completely deactivate your sub-dermal governor."
"Is it off?" She asked.
"Yes it is off. How do you feel?"
"I'm fine. So I'm guessing you and Jesse have already told the others about what I have been hiding from you."
"Yes, we have told them. I would like to talk to you about it also. With the others."
"When?"
"Well if you are feeling up to it we might as well do it now. Then you will have it over and done with."
"Sure. Might as well," sighed Emma.
"I'll be back with the others in a moment then." Adam walked out of the lab.
"It's time to stop hiding from them. And if they fear me too much and I'm forced to resign then so be it. I've caused them too much trouble already. And if I stay then it will be easier to be around them. I hope Jesse and I." Emma was taken out of her thoughts when Adam came back. Shalimar, Brennan, and Jesse where close behind.
"We're all listing Emma. I suggest you start from when you found out you had this ability," said Adam.
"Right after I was comfortable with using my Psionic blast. That's when I found out I was also able to do what I have been doing. I don't know if I was capable of it before that, but that was when I really started to actually wonder what my limits were. I decided to hide it from you guys. Then when we where in Kovakhstan while Jesse was trying to fix the Helix. I sensed three men closing in from different sides. My first mistake was telling Jesse sidetracking him from getting the Helix fixed. I didn't want to fight because the men probably had guns and if Jesse got hurt it would prove to be very difficult to get the Helix running again. I wanted to defeat them from a distance. I didn't think my Psionic blast would work because I still wasn't sure how much rang it had; I would also have to send three simultaneously. I decided to scare them away - that's what that black thing I can broadcast is, it's fear. It worked. But I should have told Jesse to go before I had done it. He was in shock I guess. I panicked, because I knew that he wouldn't be about to concentrate on the Helix. Also the fact that I had just revealed the ability that I had intended to keep secret. I used my Psionic blast to erase his memory."
"Jesse was right you can erase someone's memory. That's something else you didn't tell us," said Adam.
"And I'm sorry for it. I really am. And then after that Jesse started asking questions. I couldn't handle it." Adam, Shalimar, Brennan, and Jesse listened to Emma till she was finished. Everyone's head filled with different thoughts.
"Well Emma is that everything?" Asked Adam.
"Yes. That's all," replied Emma.
"Good. Now you'll be needing this back," Adam handed Emma her ring.
"My ring! You mean you still want me to."
"Of course we do. We all have agreed on it. All though you will only be able to communicate with Jesse and Brennan through your ring. Eckhart still has Shalimar and my rings."
"Actually he doesn't. I do. I took them from him before we left." Emma took the two rings out of her pocket. "See. I just forgot about them."
"You have certainly saved us a lot of trouble getting them back." Thanked Adam as Emma handed him his ring and Shalimar hers.
"Well I have certainly caused a lot of trouble too."
"Welcome back girl." Shalimar stepped forward and hugged Emma. The others joined in as well.
"Hey how about a movie to celebrate?" Asked Brennan.
"Sounds good to me." Said Shalimar.
"Sure," said Jesse.
"Fine by me," said Emma.
"I actually wouldn't mind a break," admitted Adam.
"Since it was my idea I'm renting the movie," declared Brennan.
"I'm not watching something you picked out. I'm coming to," said Shalimar.
"Fine miss picky. You can come," said Brennan.
Shalimar smiled. "We'll be back soon."
When Brennan and Shalimar had left Adam said, "knowing those two. It might be a while. I'll be in the lab. Tell me when they get back ok."
"Ok," said Emma. Adam made his way to the lab. Jesse went to sit down. Emma did the same.
"So how dose it feel to be back?" Asked Jesse.
"It feels great to be back. Thanks for convincing me to come back."
"Hey no problem. It's great to have you back on my side. So do you think I have gone crazy?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well I'm in love with someone that knows how I feel about her, can erase my memory, she could also terrify me, or just plain play with my head."
"Oh come on your not that crazy. I mean, I..." She took his hand in hers. "I love you."
"I'm glad to hear that," said Jesse putting his arm around her.
Emma smiled as she gazed into his eyes. It was quite for a long time before Emma said in a calm voice. "Adam's coming."
"Emma," said Adam.
Emma stood up. "Yes Adam."
"Ah there you are I need to do one more scan I forgot to do. Can you come with me to the lab for a minute or two?"
"Of course. I'll be there in a sec."
"Don't take to long." Adam walked back to the lab.
"The check-up will probably end up being as long as it takes Shalimar and Brennan to get back knowing Adam. So don't wait up," said Emma.
"Let's just hope Shalimar and Brennan get back soon then," said Jesse.
"Um-hum." Agreed Emma before she made her way to the lab where Adam would be waiting.
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"That's the second time I have been screwed by that dark angel. The first time she almost cost me my life. Now she has cost me mutant X. If only I had a way of controlling her. But still be able to use her abilities as a weapon," thought Eckhart.
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Shalimar and Brennan came back, a movie in hand half and hour later. Witch was considerably fast for those two. Jesse was watching TV. He was the first one to see them. "I'll go get Emma and Adam. Don't start with out us," said Jesse standing up.
"We won't," said Shalimar.
Jesse opened the lab door. Emma and Adam were talking. "Shalimar and Brennan are back with the movie."
"That was fast," said Adam getting out of his chair. Emma also got up. The three made their way down the hall to the room that had the TV in it. As soon as they walked in Brennan started the movie. Jesse, Emma, and Adam stat down quickly. Adam sat by Brennan, Shalimar next to him. And Jesse and Emma sat by each other.
"So what movie did you guys manage to agree on?" Asked Jesse.
"You'll see," retorted Brennan.
The movie they had chosen turned out to be X-Men. Adam looked at Shalimar and Brennan, smiled and shook his head.
"What?" Asked Shalimar in innocent voice.
"Oh never mind." Smiled Adam.
About fifteen minutes into the movie Emma turned her head toward Jesse. He was already completely mesmerized by the movie, his arm around her, eyes focused on the screen of the television, and his face almost expressionless. She turned her attention back to the TV with a content sigh. She hadn't felt this safe in a long time.
When the movie was over Jesse looked at Emma. She had fallen asleep with her head rested on his shoulder. Brennan got up and stretched with a groan. "Shhhhhhhhhh," said Jesse quietly. Brennan, Shalimar, and Adam looked at him. They quickly understood why he had shushed Brennan.
"She must have been very tired. It would be a shame to wake her up," whispered Shalimar.
"I'll just carry her to her room. It's right next to mine and I'm going to go to bed any way," suggested Jesse in a whisper.
"I'm sure she would appreciate that," agreed Adam, his voice also a whisper.
Jesse picked her up and walked away. He had trouble getting Emma's door open with her in his arms but he managed. He moved the covers off to the side and laid Emma on her bed. Then he gently tucked her in. He brushed away the hair that covered her face and gently kissed her on the forehead. "Good night." He whispered as he turned to leave.
"Good night." Murmured Emma.
Jesse turned back around and smiled as he watched as Emma closed her eyes. Jesse quietly closed the door behind him when he walked out. As he took the few steps to his own door he wondered how long Emma had actually been awake.
The next day was almost like any other day at Sanctuary. In fact the only thing that was any different was Emma and Jesse spent almost the whole day side by side. But that night after every one had made their ways to their separate rooms. Jesse heard a soft sound coming from Emma's room it sounded like someone was crying. He sprinted out of his room and over to Emma's. He knocked on her door.
"Who is it," came Emma's voice from within.
"It's Jesse. You ok?" The door opened. Emma stood there her face covered with tears that were now starting to dry.
"What's wrong?" He asked.
"I, I was just remembering what I have done these past few days." Tears welled up in her eyes she was beginning to cry again.
"Oh Emma, don't cry. That was the past you said it yourself. Just forget what you did. It doesn't matter," said Jesse as he wrapped his arms around her waste and held her close.
"Yes it dose. All my powers have ever done is cause trouble and pain," sobbed Emma. She buried her face in his chest. "If only I were normal," said Emma her voice muffled.
"Emma if you were normal we probably would have never met. And your gifts don't always cause pain. You've helped a lot of people with your abilities," said Jesse trying his best to comfort her. Emma looked up at Jesse.
"Really?"
"Ya. And if I know you, you'll end up helping a lot more people before you're through. While kicking Eckhart's ass time and time again." A small smile appeared on Emma's face.
"I hope so," said Emma, the smile on her face growing larger. She put her arms loosely around his neck and gazed into his blue eyes.
Early the next morning Emma left for Genomex she took the Helix. When she got there she cloaked the Helix then landed on the roof. She went straight to Eckhart's office. She opened the door and walked in. Eckhart turned around in his chair. When he saw Emma he had no idea what to think or say. "Mrs. deLauro, I see you have come back. I don't know if I can forgive you for punching me in the face for the SECOND time now."
"Well then you'll be happy to know that I didn't come to apologize."
"You, You didn't." Eckhart tensed hoping she hadn't come for some kind of revenge.
"Oh don't worry I'm not like that on my good days. I just came here for an little something I left behind that I don't want you to have," said Emma walking towards the other side of Eckhart's desk. She opened one of the drawers and pulled out a knife. It was black with dried blood. "I'll be leaving now. Don't bother with trying to stop me. You know you won't succeed."
"I'm afraid you might be right," said Eckhart as he moved his hand away from the security button. Emma seemed very pleased as she left Eckhart to what ever he had bin doing and made her way quickly back to the Helix.
"I can't believe I didn't think about that knife. He blood was on that knife, her DNA. I could have figured out how to control her with that DNA. I can't believe I didn't think of it before. Oh Mason how many times will she make you look like a fool." Thought Eckhart to himself.
When Emma went back to Sanctuary she found everyone waiting for her to return. "Emma where have you been?" Asked Adam patiently.
"I." Started Emma.
Brennan piped up. "See Jesse I told you she can't be trusted any more."
"Your wrong!" Shouted Jesse.
"Quite! Let Emma explain," said Shalimar.
"I had to get something. I didn't want to bother you." Explained Emma.
"What did you go and get where did you have to go to get it?" Asked Adam still clam.
"I had to get this," Emma pulled the knife from inside her coat pocket.
Shalimar's eyes flashed yellow she looked at the blade of the knife. "Who stabbed you?" She asked.
"Me." Answered Emma quickly.
"Did you try to kill yourself?"
"No," said Emma immediately.
"Um. the rest of us have no real clue of what you two are talking about," said Jesse sheepishly.
"Her blood is on that knife," answered Shalimar.
"I used it to make the kidnapping seen. I didn't leave it there because the only fingerprints that were on it were mine. You would have figured it out. I gave it to Eckhart before we were to meet you that night. Then last night I remembered it. If Eckhart got my DNA from that knife. well he might have been able to figure out some way to. he'd come up with something to cause us trouble."
"Your right Emma. But you should have at least told us where you were going."
"You wouldn't have let me go by myself. You'd be to worried about what happened when I talked to him alone the last time. It was easier to go by myself. I didn't want to bother you with any more of my problems. But as always it backfired and only caused more trouble, and led to more suspicions," sighed Emma.
"Emma I hope you will now tell at least one of us. Before you decide on doing something like that," said Adam.
"Don't worry I have learned my lessons. Do you want this?" Emma gestured to the knife with her DNA all over it.
"Definitely. I do think I should take it," said Adam. Emma handed the knife to him by the handle. "Thank you."
"Do you still trust me?" Asked Emma.
"I still trust you," declared Shalimar.
"Of course I do," said Jesse looking strait into her eyes. Emma smiled a little.
"I guess I do," answered Brennan.
"Then I don't really have a choice. Do I." Smiled Adam. Emma smiled again. And this time the group hug was lead by Jesse.
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At least once a week when Emma would lie in her bed and she would remember what she did to Mutant X. She would cry probably end up weeping for hours if Jesse didn't come in whenever he heard her, to comfort her.
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This fanfic is done. Tell me what you thought of it. I really hope you liked it. I don't really have any good ideas for anything ells at the moment. Later!
Author's note: Another thanks to my beta reader. Read and enjoy.
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Adam watched Emma as her eyes fluttered open. "I see you're finally awake. I found the source of all the pain you have been going through. Brennan did not completely deactivate your sub-dermal governor."
"Is it off?" She asked.
"Yes it is off. How do you feel?"
"I'm fine. So I'm guessing you and Jesse have already told the others about what I have been hiding from you."
"Yes, we have told them. I would like to talk to you about it also. With the others."
"When?"
"Well if you are feeling up to it we might as well do it now. Then you will have it over and done with."
"Sure. Might as well," sighed Emma.
"I'll be back with the others in a moment then." Adam walked out of the lab.
"It's time to stop hiding from them. And if they fear me too much and I'm forced to resign then so be it. I've caused them too much trouble already. And if I stay then it will be easier to be around them. I hope Jesse and I." Emma was taken out of her thoughts when Adam came back. Shalimar, Brennan, and Jesse where close behind.
"We're all listing Emma. I suggest you start from when you found out you had this ability," said Adam.
"Right after I was comfortable with using my Psionic blast. That's when I found out I was also able to do what I have been doing. I don't know if I was capable of it before that, but that was when I really started to actually wonder what my limits were. I decided to hide it from you guys. Then when we where in Kovakhstan while Jesse was trying to fix the Helix. I sensed three men closing in from different sides. My first mistake was telling Jesse sidetracking him from getting the Helix fixed. I didn't want to fight because the men probably had guns and if Jesse got hurt it would prove to be very difficult to get the Helix running again. I wanted to defeat them from a distance. I didn't think my Psionic blast would work because I still wasn't sure how much rang it had; I would also have to send three simultaneously. I decided to scare them away - that's what that black thing I can broadcast is, it's fear. It worked. But I should have told Jesse to go before I had done it. He was in shock I guess. I panicked, because I knew that he wouldn't be about to concentrate on the Helix. Also the fact that I had just revealed the ability that I had intended to keep secret. I used my Psionic blast to erase his memory."
"Jesse was right you can erase someone's memory. That's something else you didn't tell us," said Adam.
"And I'm sorry for it. I really am. And then after that Jesse started asking questions. I couldn't handle it." Adam, Shalimar, Brennan, and Jesse listened to Emma till she was finished. Everyone's head filled with different thoughts.
"Well Emma is that everything?" Asked Adam.
"Yes. That's all," replied Emma.
"Good. Now you'll be needing this back," Adam handed Emma her ring.
"My ring! You mean you still want me to."
"Of course we do. We all have agreed on it. All though you will only be able to communicate with Jesse and Brennan through your ring. Eckhart still has Shalimar and my rings."
"Actually he doesn't. I do. I took them from him before we left." Emma took the two rings out of her pocket. "See. I just forgot about them."
"You have certainly saved us a lot of trouble getting them back." Thanked Adam as Emma handed him his ring and Shalimar hers.
"Well I have certainly caused a lot of trouble too."
"Welcome back girl." Shalimar stepped forward and hugged Emma. The others joined in as well.
"Hey how about a movie to celebrate?" Asked Brennan.
"Sounds good to me." Said Shalimar.
"Sure," said Jesse.
"Fine by me," said Emma.
"I actually wouldn't mind a break," admitted Adam.
"Since it was my idea I'm renting the movie," declared Brennan.
"I'm not watching something you picked out. I'm coming to," said Shalimar.
"Fine miss picky. You can come," said Brennan.
Shalimar smiled. "We'll be back soon."
When Brennan and Shalimar had left Adam said, "knowing those two. It might be a while. I'll be in the lab. Tell me when they get back ok."
"Ok," said Emma. Adam made his way to the lab. Jesse went to sit down. Emma did the same.
"So how dose it feel to be back?" Asked Jesse.
"It feels great to be back. Thanks for convincing me to come back."
"Hey no problem. It's great to have you back on my side. So do you think I have gone crazy?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well I'm in love with someone that knows how I feel about her, can erase my memory, she could also terrify me, or just plain play with my head."
"Oh come on your not that crazy. I mean, I..." She took his hand in hers. "I love you."
"I'm glad to hear that," said Jesse putting his arm around her.
Emma smiled as she gazed into his eyes. It was quite for a long time before Emma said in a calm voice. "Adam's coming."
"Emma," said Adam.
Emma stood up. "Yes Adam."
"Ah there you are I need to do one more scan I forgot to do. Can you come with me to the lab for a minute or two?"
"Of course. I'll be there in a sec."
"Don't take to long." Adam walked back to the lab.
"The check-up will probably end up being as long as it takes Shalimar and Brennan to get back knowing Adam. So don't wait up," said Emma.
"Let's just hope Shalimar and Brennan get back soon then," said Jesse.
"Um-hum." Agreed Emma before she made her way to the lab where Adam would be waiting.
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"That's the second time I have been screwed by that dark angel. The first time she almost cost me my life. Now she has cost me mutant X. If only I had a way of controlling her. But still be able to use her abilities as a weapon," thought Eckhart.
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Shalimar and Brennan came back, a movie in hand half and hour later. Witch was considerably fast for those two. Jesse was watching TV. He was the first one to see them. "I'll go get Emma and Adam. Don't start with out us," said Jesse standing up.
"We won't," said Shalimar.
Jesse opened the lab door. Emma and Adam were talking. "Shalimar and Brennan are back with the movie."
"That was fast," said Adam getting out of his chair. Emma also got up. The three made their way down the hall to the room that had the TV in it. As soon as they walked in Brennan started the movie. Jesse, Emma, and Adam stat down quickly. Adam sat by Brennan, Shalimar next to him. And Jesse and Emma sat by each other.
"So what movie did you guys manage to agree on?" Asked Jesse.
"You'll see," retorted Brennan.
The movie they had chosen turned out to be X-Men. Adam looked at Shalimar and Brennan, smiled and shook his head.
"What?" Asked Shalimar in innocent voice.
"Oh never mind." Smiled Adam.
About fifteen minutes into the movie Emma turned her head toward Jesse. He was already completely mesmerized by the movie, his arm around her, eyes focused on the screen of the television, and his face almost expressionless. She turned her attention back to the TV with a content sigh. She hadn't felt this safe in a long time.
When the movie was over Jesse looked at Emma. She had fallen asleep with her head rested on his shoulder. Brennan got up and stretched with a groan. "Shhhhhhhhhh," said Jesse quietly. Brennan, Shalimar, and Adam looked at him. They quickly understood why he had shushed Brennan.
"She must have been very tired. It would be a shame to wake her up," whispered Shalimar.
"I'll just carry her to her room. It's right next to mine and I'm going to go to bed any way," suggested Jesse in a whisper.
"I'm sure she would appreciate that," agreed Adam, his voice also a whisper.
Jesse picked her up and walked away. He had trouble getting Emma's door open with her in his arms but he managed. He moved the covers off to the side and laid Emma on her bed. Then he gently tucked her in. He brushed away the hair that covered her face and gently kissed her on the forehead. "Good night." He whispered as he turned to leave.
"Good night." Murmured Emma.
Jesse turned back around and smiled as he watched as Emma closed her eyes. Jesse quietly closed the door behind him when he walked out. As he took the few steps to his own door he wondered how long Emma had actually been awake.
The next day was almost like any other day at Sanctuary. In fact the only thing that was any different was Emma and Jesse spent almost the whole day side by side. But that night after every one had made their ways to their separate rooms. Jesse heard a soft sound coming from Emma's room it sounded like someone was crying. He sprinted out of his room and over to Emma's. He knocked on her door.
"Who is it," came Emma's voice from within.
"It's Jesse. You ok?" The door opened. Emma stood there her face covered with tears that were now starting to dry.
"What's wrong?" He asked.
"I, I was just remembering what I have done these past few days." Tears welled up in her eyes she was beginning to cry again.
"Oh Emma, don't cry. That was the past you said it yourself. Just forget what you did. It doesn't matter," said Jesse as he wrapped his arms around her waste and held her close.
"Yes it dose. All my powers have ever done is cause trouble and pain," sobbed Emma. She buried her face in his chest. "If only I were normal," said Emma her voice muffled.
"Emma if you were normal we probably would have never met. And your gifts don't always cause pain. You've helped a lot of people with your abilities," said Jesse trying his best to comfort her. Emma looked up at Jesse.
"Really?"
"Ya. And if I know you, you'll end up helping a lot more people before you're through. While kicking Eckhart's ass time and time again." A small smile appeared on Emma's face.
"I hope so," said Emma, the smile on her face growing larger. She put her arms loosely around his neck and gazed into his blue eyes.
Early the next morning Emma left for Genomex she took the Helix. When she got there she cloaked the Helix then landed on the roof. She went straight to Eckhart's office. She opened the door and walked in. Eckhart turned around in his chair. When he saw Emma he had no idea what to think or say. "Mrs. deLauro, I see you have come back. I don't know if I can forgive you for punching me in the face for the SECOND time now."
"Well then you'll be happy to know that I didn't come to apologize."
"You, You didn't." Eckhart tensed hoping she hadn't come for some kind of revenge.
"Oh don't worry I'm not like that on my good days. I just came here for an little something I left behind that I don't want you to have," said Emma walking towards the other side of Eckhart's desk. She opened one of the drawers and pulled out a knife. It was black with dried blood. "I'll be leaving now. Don't bother with trying to stop me. You know you won't succeed."
"I'm afraid you might be right," said Eckhart as he moved his hand away from the security button. Emma seemed very pleased as she left Eckhart to what ever he had bin doing and made her way quickly back to the Helix.
"I can't believe I didn't think about that knife. He blood was on that knife, her DNA. I could have figured out how to control her with that DNA. I can't believe I didn't think of it before. Oh Mason how many times will she make you look like a fool." Thought Eckhart to himself.
When Emma went back to Sanctuary she found everyone waiting for her to return. "Emma where have you been?" Asked Adam patiently.
"I." Started Emma.
Brennan piped up. "See Jesse I told you she can't be trusted any more."
"Your wrong!" Shouted Jesse.
"Quite! Let Emma explain," said Shalimar.
"I had to get something. I didn't want to bother you." Explained Emma.
"What did you go and get where did you have to go to get it?" Asked Adam still clam.
"I had to get this," Emma pulled the knife from inside her coat pocket.
Shalimar's eyes flashed yellow she looked at the blade of the knife. "Who stabbed you?" She asked.
"Me." Answered Emma quickly.
"Did you try to kill yourself?"
"No," said Emma immediately.
"Um. the rest of us have no real clue of what you two are talking about," said Jesse sheepishly.
"Her blood is on that knife," answered Shalimar.
"I used it to make the kidnapping seen. I didn't leave it there because the only fingerprints that were on it were mine. You would have figured it out. I gave it to Eckhart before we were to meet you that night. Then last night I remembered it. If Eckhart got my DNA from that knife. well he might have been able to figure out some way to. he'd come up with something to cause us trouble."
"Your right Emma. But you should have at least told us where you were going."
"You wouldn't have let me go by myself. You'd be to worried about what happened when I talked to him alone the last time. It was easier to go by myself. I didn't want to bother you with any more of my problems. But as always it backfired and only caused more trouble, and led to more suspicions," sighed Emma.
"Emma I hope you will now tell at least one of us. Before you decide on doing something like that," said Adam.
"Don't worry I have learned my lessons. Do you want this?" Emma gestured to the knife with her DNA all over it.
"Definitely. I do think I should take it," said Adam. Emma handed the knife to him by the handle. "Thank you."
"Do you still trust me?" Asked Emma.
"I still trust you," declared Shalimar.
"Of course I do," said Jesse looking strait into her eyes. Emma smiled a little.
"I guess I do," answered Brennan.
"Then I don't really have a choice. Do I." Smiled Adam. Emma smiled again. And this time the group hug was lead by Jesse.
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At least once a week when Emma would lie in her bed and she would remember what she did to Mutant X. She would cry probably end up weeping for hours if Jesse didn't come in whenever he heard her, to comfort her.
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This fanfic is done. Tell me what you thought of it. I really hope you liked it. I don't really have any good ideas for anything ells at the moment. Later!