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Author's Note: OK people, this is it. This is the final chapter of this story. I hope we get to see what the actors know happened. If anyone has any information on Part II of The Assault, I would love to hear it. For those who may have missed the thing I had Brennan do, 2 chapters ago, he actually shot from his eyes instead of his hands. Remember the episode where he mutated and Emma had to help him? The very last scene he was looking in Emma's mirror and electricity flashed across both his eyes. I thought that was the coolest thing and one of his most handsome moments. I also thought at that time, he would make the most perfect superman. I wish someone would ask me to cast the movie. Thanks for reading and being real friends. The next story I post will go back to my Adam's Eve series. I have a 20 year gap to fill in with more weddings, babies and more trouble than any family should have in their lifetime.

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Chapter 13 – Truly Whole

Jesse reached out and pulled Shalimar back to him. The shocked silence lasted until the Creator spoke again. "There, it's done. His DNA is properly aligned for full stabilization."

Shalimar could stand no more. She pulled from Jesse's embrace and choked back ragged sobs once again. Through her tears she whispered as she slowly approached the man she had finally admitted her love to. "What does it matter now? He's...dead." Reaching a shaking hand out, she lightly traced the line of his jaw with her fingertips and then fell against his chest clutching fistfuls of his shirt, drenching it with her tears.

"Is he?" was all the Creator said as he sat in the chair Gabriela brought to him.

Adam's head snapped up in question at the phrase. He looked at the Creator who was holding the hand of his woman with his eyes closed in peaceful rest, dispassionately unaffected by the death they all witnessed. Adam turned to look into Tasha's questioning eyes as he began to have a glimmer of understanding. "Electrical impulse," he whispered as he blinked away his tears and squeezed Tasha's arms. With renewed purpose he moved to the computer with Tasha right behind him.

Their sudden movements raised Jesse's curiousity as he was standing with one arm around Lexa and his other hand soothingly rubbing Shalimar's back. "Adam?"

Tapping keys furiously and resetting scans, Adam spoke over his shoulder without looking. "Electrical impulses. The realigning of his DNA would trigger a series of automatic impulses. Shalimar, move." He looked back to see that she either hadn't heard him or refused to move. A glance at the readout told him he had no time to get to her. "Jesse," he commanded, "get her away, now!"

Instantly following orders, Jesse and Lexa both grabbed Shalimar and forced her away from Brennan's body just as electricity began to swirl around him. In her grief and confusion she didn't pull her hands away in time. She finally released him with a scream as her hands were burned from the shocks as the electricity began to magnify.

Tasha ran for the regenerator and went to Shalimar's side. Jesse supported her back against his chest with both arms wrapped solidly around her. Lexa held her wrists to not allow the burns on her palms to touch anything as Tasha healed them.

Brennan's body began to convulse as the electric coils surrounded him. "Adam," Shalimar cried, "what's happening?"

"It's ok. Just wait."

In the few minutes it took to heal Shalimar's hands, the electricity diminished and Brennan's body settled back in the chair. "Tasha, come and monitor him," Adam requested as he took a scanner and moved to Brennan's side.

"All vitals reading...normal," she stated in wonder as she turned to watch Adam checking him.

Shalimar and the rest slowly approached the chair as Brennan moaned and began to turn his head. In an instant Shalimar was embracing him as he slowly opened his eyes and moved to put his arms around her. "Brennan. Thank God," she cried into his chest.

"Shal? Adam, what happened? What's wrong?" His voice was scratchy.

"Absolutely nothing, now," Adam smiled at him as he patted his shoulder. Laughter rang out as grief gave way to relief and joy. "You know that last mutation of yours? I think we need to talk about it. I think there was more to it than you let on."

"Jesse," the Creator called out. "Rooms have been assigned for all of you. The guard outside with direct you. Take everyone to rest before dinner."

Adam watched as his team moved out of the lab, Jesse supporting Brennan as he moved. Turning back to the Creator when they were gone he asked, "When did you know?"

"That it wouldn't work? I didn't. When you mentioned his mutation I realized there was only one way to redirect the alignment. There was no time to explain. It was easier to do it myself. I'm sorry."

"Sorry? You saved his life. Even when his heart stopped and I thought we lost him, you kept at it. If you had stopped we would have lost him for sure. I didn't put it all together fast enough."

"You would have gotten it. You have a good team. They will be an invaluable asset to you as you take control. Now I need to rest. Let's go back to our suite, My Dear." He stood and extended his arm for the woman at his side.

Gabriela moved to accept his arm then turned to smile at her granddaughter. There would be many questions asked on both sides. She knew that Tasha worried about her. For now they just smiled contentedly at one another, both feeling very satisfied with where they were and who they were with.

Adam watched as they left the lab. When he was alone with Tasha, he turned to her and welcomed her into his embrace.

After a long moment of silence she spoke, "Are you alright?"

"I am now. The leader and his people are dealt with. My team will live long, hopefully happy lives. You're safe. There's only one more thing that will make me truly whole."

She moved away and met his eyes with her silent question.

"Hearing you pronounced Mrs. Adam Kane." He smiled at her sudden blush then kissed her with all the promise the future held for all of them.

The End