Thanks for reading. Here's chapter five, sorry it's so short but there's still one more to go before the story's done.

I hope you like it:

Chapter Five

And when you look in my eyes

Please know, my heart is in your hands

It's nothing that I understand, but when in your arms

You have complete power over me

- Jewel 'Near You Always'

A week. It's been a week since you brought Sydney home. A week since your wife walked out on you. A week of worry and anxiety caused by not knowing what was happening. Kendall was still his usual jackass self and refused to let you see Sydney or find out any information about her case. If it wasn't for Weiss you think you might have stormed the building days ago.

You've spent seven days thinking about Sydney. And about half and hour thinking about your wife.

Your sister-in-law arrived three days ago and collected most of Lauren's belongings. She gave you various dirty looks as she did so and slapped you soundly before she left. You don't blame her, not after what you did to her sister.

Briefly you wonder how long it takes to get a divorce in California but don't dwell on the thought as you once again think about Sydney and how she's doing. You know they were suspicious and even though you knew it was her they still insisted on finding out for themselves.

You hate the idea of her being locked up, subjected to painful and degrading tests when she's done nothing wrong. You hope she's doing all right. Her father is with her and Weiss has been to see her too but you wish you could be there for her. You were her shoulder to cry on for two years and now you can't be and that makes you feel so helpless and frustrated.

The phone rings and you jump on it, hoping it's Weiss with another update. It is and as soon as you hear the news you're up and ready to go. As you drive to the safe house where you'll be able to see Sydney for the first time in days you realise you finally understand the answer to the question Cathy Benson asked you when you were children about the choice between a moment with your soul mate versus a lifetime with your partner.

You know now that you would choose a moment with Sydney every time.