Chapter 2

Shawn Farrell is sitting in the lobby of NTAC waiting to see his uncle, Tom Baldwin. His face looks tired and his clothes are wrinkled. A secretary gets up and takes a bulky phone to Shawn.

"Hello? Uncle Tommy? Look---"

Tom is laughing and crying in the background. Shawn smiles as he hears the exasperation of Tom.

"Hey Shawn. I can't believe it's you. You know that your mom and Danny have been worried sick about you. She actually stopped by last week wondering if I had heard from you. Well I'm so glad that you've called. You know what? Let's go out for a bite to eat and talk."

"That'd be great, Uncle Tommy. Look it's got to be quick. Jordan, you know from the 4400 Center is dying. I usually would save him but I don't know I just ran."

Tears smeared Shawn's pale face as he talked to his uncle. Shawn was so scared and felt guilty for leaving him. He would feel responsible if Jordan died while he was away with Tom.

Maia is playing with a new toy that Diana bought for her when the doorbell rings. It is her Aunt April that has come to watch her for the night. Maia smiles and gives her a big hug. She loves her aunt and looks up to her very much.

"Listen, your mom told me that we could rent some movies and get some take out? I was thinking pizza but if you want something else tell me?"

"Pizza sounds great! Can we rent Cinderella? That's my favorite!"

"Of course we can Maia. I'll be right back."

An hour passes and Maia hears the door open. Maia's face is red and she is weeping. She runs to April screaming.

"He's going to die! I saw it. Kyle, Mommy's friend's son, he's going to get shot."

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Diana looked up seeing the excitement and fear in the eyes of her field agent. He had found his nephew and she knew that he was bewildered. She smiled at Tom and then opened the door to leave.

"Hey Di, Want to come get a bit with me and Shawn? It's going to be great!"

"No it's alright, Tom. You enjoy your time with Shawn. I don't want to make him feel like we're prosecuting him or anything."

She laughed and then left the room.

Richard and Lily are getting settled in the 4400 Center as Jordan looks at the baby in another room. Lily has a stressed look on her face which has been there for most of the year. She glances at Richard hoping that he catches the glimpse. He does and sits down next to her stroking her short blonde hair.

"Lily, I know that the baby will be fine. Stop worrying and place this in the hands of Isabelle. She may have tried to trick him before. Maybe she is plotting something that she didn't tell you about."

Shots are fired from downstairs as the worried parents run to the elevator. Security is surrounding the large entrance hall to the Center. A tall man that has much resemblance to Tom Baldwin is standing there. He dropped the gun and tears are now flowing down his face. Jordan is lying on the ground with a shot in his side still shaking.