Chapter 23 - Alec
"Do you love her? Would you give up everything you had ever known just o be with her? TELL ME!" Alec demands as he again grips Logan's forearms keeping him pinned, helpless in the chair.
Chapter 24 - Logan
While Logan's mind searches for a way to stall, to hedge, to try and stay alive till help can come, Logan hears himself answer from the heart.
"Yes! Yes already"
The thoughtful, practical part of his mind suggest that wasn't likely the answer Alec wanted to hear, and could very well be the last words Logan ever gets to speak. Logan's emotional side responds with 'If so it was worth it. At least if I die with will because of the truth. Too many die for falsehoods, or to keep the truth buried away.' Logan almost manages to smile 'Always did figure telling people the truth would get me killed someday. Just figured it would because of Eye's only, not ... not just Logan Cale's lady troubles.' Logan slowly lets out his breath, reaching for dignity in these moments.
Chapter 25 - Alec
Alec relaxes his grip but doesn't let go, letting Logan's words sink slowly in. 'He loves her and she loves him. It can work between one of us and one of them. In spite of everything, even knowing what we are, what we are capable off. It can work, could have worked. Rachel and I might have made it. It would not have been easy but if she had the time, if we had the time, it could of worked.' Alec is still, images of Rachel of the last time he saw her, memories of music, of her laughter, and finally of the hope he had allowed himself to have those years ago.
'Rachel, I will always love you... I just, just needed to know that we had a chance. It might have worked out. If only'
Alec feels the tears start to form and fall down his cheeks. Slowly Alec releases Logan's arms and stands up. Stepping back he absentmindly wipes the tears away from his cheeks.
'I will help you get home Mr. Cale'
Chapter 26 - Logan
Logan watching Alec sudden tears, braces for the killing blow, then slowly exhales the breath he didn't even realise he was holding. 'Mr Cale? Mr. Cale and home?' Logan waits another moment not yet believe it is anything more then a trick. "Alright Alec"
'That is right Mr. Cale play nice with the genetically engineered and trained killer with a fascination with your love life and maybe you will get home. Maybe someday even know what the hell was going on. Mr. Cale indeed.'
Chapter 27 - Alec
Alec nods and moves smoothly to bring Logan the exoskeleton. As Logan belts it on, Alec brings forth the set of clothing taken from Logan's apartment. Giving Logan a moment of privacy, Alec goes to unlock the door.
Chapter 28 - Logan
Logan feels the extra security of the skeleton. 'I seem to be forming a severe dislike to being confined to a chair.' Glancing at Alec 'But it could have been much worse. Still might be a trap but doesn't feel like one.'
Clearing his throat Logan says, "So am I ever going to know what all this was about?"
Chapter 29 - Alec
Alec turns to look at Logan and begins "There once was a beautiful and talented young lady named Rachel. Whom I loved, " Alec pauses then adds with a small sad smile "that I still love. We might have made it. In spite of everything I am, we might have made it. I, I just needed to know that." Alec considers saying I am sorry but isn't sorry so instead offers Logan what he can. Alec unburdens his heart, on the way back to Logan's apartment. In the end he hopes Logan understands, after all Logan is being returned alive. 'I didn't even break any of his bones, not even fingers or anything. Besides he has Max to look after him, and maybe, just maybe I will look after them both to protect their hope. For Rachel'
For Ben his love for a mythical Blue Lady meant never having peace; For Alec knowing that Rachel could have loved him, even being a flawed Manticore solider, that was the start of his peace, the new foundation to rebuild his life.
Mission Accomplished.
"Do you love her? Would you give up everything you had ever known just o be with her? TELL ME!" Alec demands as he again grips Logan's forearms keeping him pinned, helpless in the chair.
Chapter 24 - Logan
While Logan's mind searches for a way to stall, to hedge, to try and stay alive till help can come, Logan hears himself answer from the heart.
"Yes! Yes already"
The thoughtful, practical part of his mind suggest that wasn't likely the answer Alec wanted to hear, and could very well be the last words Logan ever gets to speak. Logan's emotional side responds with 'If so it was worth it. At least if I die with will because of the truth. Too many die for falsehoods, or to keep the truth buried away.' Logan almost manages to smile 'Always did figure telling people the truth would get me killed someday. Just figured it would because of Eye's only, not ... not just Logan Cale's lady troubles.' Logan slowly lets out his breath, reaching for dignity in these moments.
Chapter 25 - Alec
Alec relaxes his grip but doesn't let go, letting Logan's words sink slowly in. 'He loves her and she loves him. It can work between one of us and one of them. In spite of everything, even knowing what we are, what we are capable off. It can work, could have worked. Rachel and I might have made it. It would not have been easy but if she had the time, if we had the time, it could of worked.' Alec is still, images of Rachel of the last time he saw her, memories of music, of her laughter, and finally of the hope he had allowed himself to have those years ago.
'Rachel, I will always love you... I just, just needed to know that we had a chance. It might have worked out. If only'
Alec feels the tears start to form and fall down his cheeks. Slowly Alec releases Logan's arms and stands up. Stepping back he absentmindly wipes the tears away from his cheeks.
'I will help you get home Mr. Cale'
Chapter 26 - Logan
Logan watching Alec sudden tears, braces for the killing blow, then slowly exhales the breath he didn't even realise he was holding. 'Mr Cale? Mr. Cale and home?' Logan waits another moment not yet believe it is anything more then a trick. "Alright Alec"
'That is right Mr. Cale play nice with the genetically engineered and trained killer with a fascination with your love life and maybe you will get home. Maybe someday even know what the hell was going on. Mr. Cale indeed.'
Chapter 27 - Alec
Alec nods and moves smoothly to bring Logan the exoskeleton. As Logan belts it on, Alec brings forth the set of clothing taken from Logan's apartment. Giving Logan a moment of privacy, Alec goes to unlock the door.
Chapter 28 - Logan
Logan feels the extra security of the skeleton. 'I seem to be forming a severe dislike to being confined to a chair.' Glancing at Alec 'But it could have been much worse. Still might be a trap but doesn't feel like one.'
Clearing his throat Logan says, "So am I ever going to know what all this was about?"
Chapter 29 - Alec
Alec turns to look at Logan and begins "There once was a beautiful and talented young lady named Rachel. Whom I loved, " Alec pauses then adds with a small sad smile "that I still love. We might have made it. In spite of everything I am, we might have made it. I, I just needed to know that." Alec considers saying I am sorry but isn't sorry so instead offers Logan what he can. Alec unburdens his heart, on the way back to Logan's apartment. In the end he hopes Logan understands, after all Logan is being returned alive. 'I didn't even break any of his bones, not even fingers or anything. Besides he has Max to look after him, and maybe, just maybe I will look after them both to protect their hope. For Rachel'
For Ben his love for a mythical Blue Lady meant never having peace; For Alec knowing that Rachel could have loved him, even being a flawed Manticore solider, that was the start of his peace, the new foundation to rebuild his life.
Mission Accomplished.
