Here's more. Just keeping Adam's character true, BJ.

Adam and Emma prepared to meet the latest mutant Adam found on his contact list. He was methodically searching his database and moving each mutant in the underground one by one. He had to warn them that their locations may have been compromised and that the Dominion could be after them. If they wished to be moved again, Adam was finding secure locations and identities or each of them and not informing the Dominion of their location. He continued to berate himself with each find why he trusted the Dominion. They were killers.

"Adam," Emma called as she walked into the room. "Who is this one?"

"Do you remember a mutant named Tina?" Adam asked.

"Yes, she was the amphibian that Jesse and Brennan saved from the Russians."

"Yep, she wants to be moved."

"Are we picking her up at the Step Off Bar?" Emma asked.

"Yes, I haven't heard from Tom, yet though," Adam said with some concern. "He should have confirmed by now."

"Adam, you don't think..."

"No, Emma. But let's be extra careful."

"OK, Adam...Adam?" Emma continued.

"Yeah?"

Emma walked over to Adam who was busying himself packing a backpack for Tina. He looked up as Emma approached him. "I'm sorry that I have been so difficult. It's just, I have a really bad feeling and I can't go on with you like this anymore unless you begin to listen to me and allow me more freedom in my own decisions. If what I do endangers me, then that is what I do."

"Emma..."

"No, Adam. This is the last one. As soon as Shal gets back this afternoon, I am leaving to go and find Jesse and Brennan and we will get away together. I am certain that Shal will want the same thing. We love you Adam, but we are not your prisoners nor are we your responsibility. We are adults who have our own minds and we intend to use them from now on."

"Emma, we have been through this. What about the device? You can't go out there and defy the Dominion while they have this weapon. They will kill the others if they can't have you, Emma." Adam was desperate now. He had grabbed Emma by the shoulders and was holding her trying to make her understand.

Emma shook loose. "Don't do that again, Adam," Emma warned. "I am not a child. Now, either you let me contact the others while I am with you, or I contact them alone and go my own way. But either way, Adam, I am going to contact them.

Adam let out a large sigh and shook his head in agreement. He took Emma into his arms again and with tears in his eyes, he hugged her tightly. "I just want what is best for you, Emma, for all of you. I am sorry if I have made mistakes. I just hope this isn't one of them."

Emma squeezed Adam tightly and promised him that as long as the Team was together, nothing was a mistake. Even if it lead to an end, at least they would be together. She didn't say it out loud, however. She communicated directly into Adam's mind. Adam was startled. He drew back and looked at Emma. "How long?"

"Quite some time. It is easy for me to speak that way now. I just can't do it very long."

Adam just shook his head and smiled. He looked at his watch. "Come on, we better get going."

XXX

Shalimar was almost back at Sanctuary. She decided to ditch her bike in some bushes by the side of the road and go in on foot. She believed that she would be less noticeable in case someone was watching. She would check on Brennan and Jesse to see if they were home. She didn't care what Adam said. She was telling them what was going on. They were all going to leave together. Shalimar snuck into Sanctuary through a back door that she always kept unlocked. It was completely hidden and she didn't believe the others even knew about it except Adam, of course. Sanctuary was unreasonably quiet. Her feral instincts were on high as she passed by the kitchen and made her way into the workout area. The lights were down and only the glow from the emergency exits lit her way. A strange burning smell immediately struck her as she neared the dojo. Another smell was present as well. "Blood?" Shalimar whispered to herself. She used her sense of smell to track down where the blood smell was coming from. She neared the dojo stairs and found the source on the floor. A puddle of congealed blood pooled thick and lifeless on the floor. Shalimar reached down and touched it. It was cold. Her senses knew immediately to whom it belonged. "Oh my God!" she whispered. She moved more quickly this time though Sanctuary towards the bedrooms. She found them all empty. She made her way to the lab and it too was empty but looked like the drawers had been ransacked. Her heart was beating so quickly that she thought she might pass out. No one was here.

XXX

Jesse opened his eyes to find doctor Michael looking at him. He quickly attempted to get to his feet. He was nervous about these surroundings. "Easy," Michael calmed as he placed his hand on Jesse's shoulder. At that moment, Jesse realized he had a terrible headache. He looked at the doctor, "How's Brennan?"

"Actually, I think he is doing alright. His wound is severe, but I don't think that any internal organs were damaged. The only two things that are a problem right now are blood loss and infection. It did perforate the bowel. I fear that he could develop sepsis or peritonitis. I have him on vancomycin and saline. I also am providing two units of blood. We'll see how he does in the next 24 hours."

"You had all of that here?" Jesse asked.

"No, I went back to my office and picked up some more supplies. I have also given him morphine for the pain. I am going to keep that going for awhile. He needs it. Now, let me see your head."

Jesse moved forward so Michael could look. Miranda had actually cut his hair around the gash already and shaved it. Jesse didn't even know. He winced as the doctor probed the cut.

"Sorry," he apologized as he noticed his patient's pain. "Miranda is right. It needs stitches." Michael opened a suture kit he had brought in with him and began to work on the cut.

"Michael?" Jesse inquired.

"Yeah?" he replied.

"What's between you and Miranda? I mean, I didn't even know about you." Jesse sheepishly asked.

Michael snickered a bit and then explained. "Miranda and I met about 9 months ago. It was shortly after you and your friends dropped the dome on this place. They tried to keep it a secret but word did get out about it and some of us were curious. I was a surgeon with Dellmont Hospital and when I came out here, I fell in love with the town and Miranda. The boy is my son from a previous marriage. His mother was killed."

"I'm sorry," Jesse told him.

"It's OK. It was four years ago. She worked for this science laboratory doing genetic research believe it or not. One day, she went to the parking garage and got in her car. It blew up when she turned on the ignition. There was some rumor that there was gunfire in the garage right before and that the flames initiated from outside the car, but, I didn't care. All I knew was my wife was dead and I had a son that I didn't even know. Moving here was the best thing I could do for the both us and Miranda is an excellent mother. We were married a couple of months ago."

Jesse was astounded. This world could not be this small he thought to himself. He had to ask. "What was the name of the company?"

"Naxcon."