Sky looked over at their captor. He wasn't overly big… about the same height as his papa. He had them right out in the open, and he turned his back to them several times, talking into a sort of watch he wore around his wrist.

'Sky,' Ani said in her head. Sky turned and looked at her. 'I say we run for it.'

'Are you sure?' he said back. Ani nodded her head.

'We're small enough that we can hide… I bet papa and uncle Wes are on their way.'

Sky nodded and as soon as the guy's back was turned, they ran as fast as their little legs could carry them…

Eric held his gun close to his chest as he moved towards where the man had told them to meet him. Wes and the other guardians were standing by as Eric inched closer towards the abandoned SGA vehicle.

The man turned when he heard Ani and Sky run off, and took off after them. Out of the corner of his eye, Eric saw the movement and followed.

"Come back here!" he yelled as he ran after the twins. Eric was hot on his heals and he watched in horror as he lunged forward and grabbed Sky's foot, pulling him down.

Ani stopped and screamed when Sky fell. That was it for Eric. Just as he pointed his gun, Sky put a shield up and fired it at his assailant.

The man flew onto his back and Sky scrambled to his feet.

"Freeze!" Eric shouted.

"Papa!" Ani cried out happily. Sky stood by his sister and rubbed his cheek where a small cut was.

The man turned towards Eric and pulled something out of his pocket. Frightened that this man was going to hurt Eric, Ani raised her hand and the object flew out of his grasp, landing at her feet.

Eric grinned a little at his children, but turned back to the matter at hand. "On the ground!" he shouted. The man did as he was told and the twins watched at Wes and the other Guardians flooded the area and Eric holstered his weapon.

The twins ran over to him and he sank to his knees, taking them into his arms, and thanking the powers that be that they were safe in his embrace.

Taylor found herself at the hospital with Collin and Lucas. She couldn't stand knowing that her children were in danger. She and Eric had been through too much to lose what they had. It wasn't fair. After all the obstacles they had overcome, they were still being tried.

Taylor had called Alyssa and Cole and let them know what was happening, and they were anxiously awaiting word along with everyone else.

Collin was sitting next to Taylor as she held Lucas. He could tell something was wrong, and he leaned his dark head against her. Taylor pulled him close and kissed his forehead. Lucas squirmed a little and she kissed his head of light hair.

"Lieutenant!"

Taylor's head snapped up as a security guard appeared.

"They found them… Commander Meyers is bringing them here to be checked out." Taylor couldn't find words to describe what she was feeling… tears of happiness rolled down her cheeks as she walked with the security guard and her sons to be reunited with their family.

Down the hall, Sky and Ani were sitting on a hospital bed, being checked out. Aside form the minor cut on Sky's cheek, they were both perfectly fine, if not a bit shaken up.

"Papa? Are we in trouble?" Ani asked nervously. Eric placed his hand on her shoulder.

"Of course not," he said.

"But we thought it was mama," Sky said. "We got in a car with a stranger."

"It was an accident buddy," Eric said. "You're in no way in trouble. We're just glad to have you back."

"Mama!" Sky called as he saw Taylor enter the room. Wes took Lucas from her and she ran to her twins, engulfing them in her arms. Her eyes poured out tears and she couldn't make them stop.

Eric took Collin and joined them in one huge gathering. "Mama, why are you crying?" Ani asked. Her mama never cried…

Taylor pulled away and traced her cheek. "I'm just so happy you both are safe and sound," she said as she hugged them again.

After about a half an hour, the Meyers children were given clearance to go home. Eric took Lucas and Collin while Taylor took the twins.

Later that evening, after Taylor and Eric had put the kids to bed, they sat in their room on the couch. Taylor had her arms wrapped tightly around his waist and he had her wrapped up in his arms.

"How could this have happened?" Taylor asked to no one in particular.

Eric sighed and ran his hand along her back. "He was pulled over and attacked officer Sanchez, and took the truck… Sanchez is fine, and that son of a bitch is in a high security cell until tomorrow when we interrogate him."

"I want to do it." Eric sighed and kissed her head.

"Taylor… I know you want to, but-"

"But nothing. That was one of my specialty areas when I was in the force."

"I know that, but it's never good when the family members get involved."

"And you're telling me you don't want a piece of that asshole? Eric, he kidnapped my kids for God sakes."

Eric got up off the couch, trying his best to control his temper. He knew she was still a little emotional, as was he.

"You think I didn't realize that? They're my kids too you know." Just then, Lucas started crying and Eric walked over to the basinet on the other side of the room.

Taylor was struck dumb. She knew she was wrong in what she had said. Of course Eric had been worried about them. He was always just… more guarded with his emotions than she was.

"Eric," she said as she saw him walk over to the bed with their son. "I'm sorry."

Eric lay down and placed his son on his chest. He had heard what she had said, but it still hurt.

Taylor walked over and lay down next to him, placing her hand over her son's back.

"The last thing I want to do is fight with you," she said softly as she kissed his cheek.

"I thought that was your favorite thing to do," he replied as he turned his head towards her.

She smiled a little and leaned in to kiss him softly. "You brought them home just like you said you would, and I think I love you even more because of it."

He kissed her. "I'll never let anything happen to any of them, or you. Remember that, always."

Taylor smiled and kissed him once more, before finally succumbing to sleep.

Eric pressed a kiss to her forehead and sighed. Something else was going on, and he new that the vow he had just made would come into play soon…