A/N: We do have another chapter before the epilogue... woo-hoo!

Italics signal thoughts,and bold italics signal telepathic conversations.

Chapter twelve: Revelations

As they all arrived at Sanctuary, people started to wake up and realize what had happened. They all filed into the med bay silently, and only those in the direst need of medical attention were allowed to remain: Sarane, Marius, Anna and Kay.

Michael was allowed to stay with Anna, and Evan, who was Kay's CIA appointed partner, stayed with her, over Ben's protests. Eventually Evan gave in and switched with Ben, but not before asking Jesse to keep an eye on her anyway, much to Ben's displeasure.

Shalimar walked over to Evan and asked him why he insisted on staying with Kay. He smiled at her and replied quietly. "Kay is my best friend. She's like another sister to me, and she and Marina brought me and Ellieanna closer than we ever thought possible. There are many other things I need to thank her for."

Shalimar nodded, understanding, yet she knew there was more. "You love her." It was more a statement than a question.

His voice broke slightly as he stared into space. "More than my life. But she doesn't see me like that."

She touched his arm softly. "I'm really sorry, Evan."

He smiled through his sorrow. "So am I."

They walked in a comfortable silence and were soon intercepted by Brennan. Evan took his cue and walked off, heading towards the pond to meditate a little. He found Emma sitting there and looking at the wall, looking as if she were trying to sort through her thoughts.

He remained quiet, watching her, then took a seat beside her and smiled sadly. "You seem sad, Emma."

She looked at him, noticing him for the first time. He seemed impossibly controlled, as if immune to any emotion, yet the thunderstorm that danced in his gray eyes contradicted the impassiveness he projected. "How do you keep yourself from feeling?"

He chuckled. "I don't. I only pretend I do."

She nodded, glad to have assessed him correctly. "How do you manage?"

He sighed. "Trust me, you don't want to know. It hurts twice as much when you leave the pain for later. I should know."

"Sorry."

Evan shrugged. "I just, I can't do what I want. But you can." He turned to look at her. "Tell him, Emma, before it's too late. I didn't… and I lost her. Don't make the same mistake."

She looked at him, wondering how he had known what had been bugging her, and considered his words. She certainly had nothing to lose by telling him, and it may even do her some good. Decided, she rose, thanking Evan, and walked decidedly towards the lab.

Brennan and Shalimar looked at each other, not daring to use words in fear of breaking the spell that united them. Finally Shalimar began to speak, her voice so low Brennan had to come closer to hear her.

"I believe you know what happened."

Brennan nodded. "Yeah, Kay and I talked about it."

She looked directly into his eyes, her voice merely above a whisper. "I'm sorry."

He shook his head. "It wasn't your fault, Shal."

"Doesn't matter. I still feel guilty."

He moved closer to her and embraced her tenderly. "I can definitely put that behind me, and I'll help you do the same. That is, if you'll let me."

They both let go and she looked at him, her eyes watering. "I'd let you, but why would you want to?"

"Isn't it obvious, Shal? I love you."

Her eyes brightened. "I love you, too."

They hugged again and Evan smiled from the corner where he was watching them. At least someone got a happy ending, he thought as Brennan and Shalimar kissed. He turned and walked over to the lab, where he checked on Kay and Sarane. He noticed Emma walking over to Jesse and he silently wished her good luck.

Emma walked over to where Katharine lay, and quickly spotted Jesse sitting beside her, wiping her forehead tenderly. She inched closer as to listen to what Jesse said, her hands clutching the instrument tray tightly.

"Come on, Kay," Jesse urged as her pulse dropped another beat, "I know you're weak right now, but you can do this. Don't leave me, baby, please." She whispered some reply and he shook his head, smirking slightly. "Come on, you know I love you. And it's not because of your money, although it might come in handy every now and then."

Kay chuckled weakly, and Emma gulped, letting the tray fall. Only then did Jesse sense her presence, and when he turned he saw her trembling. His blue eyes widened, and she stormed off before even giving him a chance to speak. He looked at Kay, despairingly, but refused to leave her unattended. Before long, Evan had replaced him, beating Ben in a race to Kay's bedside, and Jess ran after Emma.

When he reached her door, he knocked, receiving no answer. Taking a deep breath, he phased through her door, and found her curled up on the bed, crying. He walked over to her, guilt feeling like a heavy club against his heart. When he reached her, he sat on the bed softly, and, against her will, pulled her over to him. Her sobs subsided as he held her, and she was soon whimpering almost inaudibly.

"Emma, it's not what you think."

She scoffed. "How do you know what I think?"

He sighed. "Fine, then tell me what you think."

She sat beside him and looked deep into his eyes. "I think you and Kay are together."

He raised an eyebrow. "I told you, you're wrong."

She got up angrily. "Bull! You just told her you loved her."

"And I do, Emma, I do love Kay. But you need to give me a chance to explain, here."

She pushed him away. "No, I don't! Leave me alone!"

He held his head between his hands. "That's the point, Emma, I can't! I've been trying to get you out of my head, but I just can't!"

"Why the hell not?"

"Because I…God, because I'm in love with you, damn it."

A/N: Ha! Sorry guys, but none of this was even supposed to be in this chapter. I just didn't want to be too evil and make it too short. But guess what: since I'm leaving for Gainesville on Thursday, I'm going to be very nice and post the epilogue, too. Aren't I nice?