Guile turned and let the door to Cammy's hospital room click softly shut behind him. He had sat with her a few minutes after she fell asleep, just looking at her. This was hard as hell and he knew it was only going to get harder. He was missing Jane and Melissa more than ever. He needed Jane to hold him like she always did. He was sure that Melissa had already grown so much since the last time he saw her. But he was doing a duty to his friend. It wasn't fair in any way, but he had been accepting. Every time he thought of how this was bad for him, he just thought of Cammy. She had no one to even miss. Aside from Charlie and her mother of course. But that was different, they were dead. She had been suffering from some kind of post dramatic disorder or something and he hadn't even noticed. He had been too wrapped up in work. A voice interrupted his thoughts,
"Captain?"
Guile shook his head and looked towards the voice. It was Chun-Li.
"You're here."
"Yes. We need to go somewhere to talk."
Guile nodded and led her to an empty waiting room near Cammy's room. She began.
"Scott filled me in on exactly what was going on."
"Scott? Oh, you mean Wagner. Well at least I don't have to go through it again."
"Right. I just want you to understand the importance of secrecy."
"I know I know. I'm trying to figure out what to do Chun. She really needs some help. The kind of help I can't give her."
"Yes, I understand the dilemma. But you know as well as I do the leaps and bounds we are making in the case against Shadowlaw. We can't take a risk with her or all the children in the program, including Scott, will be in danger."
"I see what you're saying. I'm just not ready to think about all this right now. I'm still relieved she's okay."
"So she is okay then?"
"Thank God."
"I'm glad to hear that. I have an idea."
"Yeah?"
"Give me some time and I promise you I'll find someone she can talk to. Someone who can diagnose her. Someone to help her. But most importantly it will have to be somebody safe. So it will take a little time. Just don't let her talk to anybody here. Please. I can't fall behind in this case."
"I understand. If you think it's best, I trust you Chun. But, there's something else."
"What?"
"I want to see my wife and daughter."
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Wagner sat slumped in a overstuffed chair in the hospital waiting room. That Chun-Li woman made him furious. He now could remember briefly seeing her shortly after his family was killed. She wasn't a bad person, she just struck him as someone who put her wants ahead of everyone else's needs. Like with Cammy. The way Wagner figured it, with a case like hers screw the system and get her some help. Where was Guile? He was becoming impatient waiting to see Cammy. If Chun-Li wouldn't let her get help here, he would help her. He didn't know where his sudden change of heart had come from. He had never really ever gotten along with her. But what he had seen earlier today had shown him more than could ever be told. He was still a little freaked out. Cammy's dazed face was stuck in his mind. What had come over her? Wagner spoke outloud.
"Screw it."
He stood, left the waiting room and headed towards the psyche ward. He asked a nurse where Cammy's room was and she pointed him to it while she told him to make sure and check in first. He didn't. He walked right to her room and entered quietly. Silently, he looked her over. Large bandages were wrapped around her wrists and she was strapped to the bed with leather belts. He pulled a chair next to the bed and watched her chest rise and fall with her breath. Wagner whispered to her.
"Cammy, Wake up. It's me, Wagner."
She didn't even stir.
"Cammy? Wake up."
This time he spoke a little louder. Her eyes opened into tiny slits with just a hint of green peaking through.
"Hey there. Don't sleep all night."
She looked at him for about two more seconds before she closed her eyes and was back asleep again. Wagner couldn't help laughing to himself. He reached out and pushed a hair from Cammy's face.
"Nothing strange there. You do the same thing when I try to wake you up for school."
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"You what?"
"I want to see my family Chun-Li. It isn't much to ask. It's been almost a year now since I've seen or talked to them. I know there is no way for Shadowlaw to connect me, Jane or Melissa to Cammy. So it's safe."
"Guile, didn't you just say Cammy wasn't in the most stable condition? Do you really think it's the best time to take a vacation of sorts?"
"I didn't mean right now. Of course not. But sometime soon. It won't hurt the case, I'll make sure of that. I just need to do this."
"I understand Guile. But when I told you about this you knew that you were going to be separated from them."
"Yes I did. But I didn't initially know about Wagner. I did you a favor by agreeing to take him. Be it I care a lot about him now, that doesn't change that you owe me one Chun."
"I guess I do. I'll see what I--"
A voice broke in.
"So I'm just a favor then? Something you can use as collateral to go see you precious non-dysfunctional family."
Guile looked to the door and saw Wagner standing there, his fists clenched at his sides, and his face filled with fury.
"Wagner, you know I didn't--"
"Save it Guile. I thought you were cool, someone I could look up to. Hell I did look up to you. But you are just as selfish as that woman."
"I wasn't saying you don't matter to me."
Wagner continued, not hearing what Guile said.
"I bet you agreed not to let Cammy talk to anyone at the hospital too huh? You figure if you do what she wants you'll get to see your 'real' family? Doesn't matter that Cammy needs help."
Guile stood, angry now.
"You only know the half of it Wagner. How dare you stand there and tell me why I make certain decisions!"
"Then enlighten me."
Guile didn't respond. It was too complicated to explain. Wagner spoke coldly as he turned from the room.
"Thought so."
Guile stood and went after Wagner. He grabbed his shoulder and turned him so he could be face to face.
"Wagner! Give me a chance to talk."
"Why should I? So you can fill my head with more lies about caring about me?"
"I do care about you Wagner. You are the closest thing to a son I have ever had."
"I bet the next thing you're going to say is you remind me of yourself when you were my age, huh?"
"No…you remind me of Charlie when he was your age."
Both men stood, silent. A tear slid from Wagner's eye. It looked so out of place with his furious look.
"I miss my family Wagner. That's true. But if the situation was switched I'd miss you."
"Guile. Me and Cammy need you so much. I know how she feels. I've felt the same way before. But I was to scared to do anything. Dammit! I'm always too scared."
"What are you talking about?"
Wagner shook his head.
"Another time Guile. It's just, my Dad wasn't always a very good Dad. And I guess you are the closest thing to a Dad I have had for a long time. It just sounded like you wanted to be rid of me. I'm not like Cammy. You knew her father practically your whole life. You just met me a year ago."
"And that shows what an impression you've made on me."
Wagner wrapped his arms around himself and his face changed from rage to desperation in one crushing moment. Guile reached out and placed a supporting hand on Wagner's shoulder.
"Come on. Lets go get something to eat before we check on Cammy and we can try for a real father/son talk."
Wagner looked up at Guile and spoke.
"Sounds nice."
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*~*A note from Vammy =)*~*
Hi there! I just thought I'd drop all you readers a line. Sorry my chapters are taking so long, this fic is a little more of a make up as I go along one. Not at all like the first fic. Don't worry, I do have a sort of plan though! I also wanted to let everyone know that I did a history of Julian type fic. It's in first person, so it's a interesting read, especially since Julian is the speaker! I had lots of fun writing it since it was a stretch for me. I think it had gotten lost in the million update marathon that occurred right after ff.net got back on track. So you will have to look a little ways down for it. I'd update it to put it back on top, but it was meant to only be one chapter so I can't do that. Anyway, it's called "Confessions". I hope everyone likes the way it turned out. I did. =) Well thank you so much for reading everything. You all, as fellow writers, know that it's the readers that make a difference. I love you all! =)
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