Jack and Lei spent the next half hour with Kiana. Jack could tell that even though Lei was ecstatic to see her there was something more on his mind. Not once did Lei mention where he'd been or if he was staying around for a while. Which put Kiana at a disadvantage. She believed he'd be around forever.

Finally Jack had to pull Lei away from her. He realized that all this excitement was tiring her out. He watched her stifle a yawn, as she was still running her mouth at full speed. Jack knew he had to find a way to take Kiana from what would happen if she stayed at SPD and he hoped Lei would help.

"Umm Captain..." Jack tilted his head to the side, motioning for him to talk to Lei alone. Lei gave Kiana a warm smile before, standing from the bed and walking over to Jack.

"Look, I know you...you're very happy to see her and I can see," trying to hide his jealousy, "S he's happy to see you...but...she's tired out..."

Jack kept stumbling and finally quit attempting to speak. He took a look over at his friend with so much feeling that it struck Lei.

Lei made a short nod. He couldn't believe how dense he had been not to recognize that look in Jack's eyes.

"You're right . . . Why don't you and I grab something to eat and I'll tell you the whole story. There are things that she just doesn't know."

Lei looked away, broken-heartedly. He had known all along that some day he would have to tell Kiana the truth. He just hadn't realized it would be so soon and it would hurt so much. He swallowed and then returned his gaze to Kiana. Giving her an enchanting smile.

"I am going to leave you now...so you can get some rest . . . I'll see you later Kiana."

Kiana was happily, somewhat sleeping even as he spoke.

"M'kay bro." Waving her hand out to say good bye to him. Then slowly shutting her eyes to get some more rest.

Jack was upset when Kiana had not even said good bye to him. He fumed even as he followed Lei out of the door. Kat stood there, her arms folded, expecting some sort of answer from their new friend. All she got however was an, 'I'll talk to you later' glance.

"Umm I think whatever pain meds you're giving her are working Kat cuz she doesn't seem to be in too much physical pain."

Jack diagnosed as he gave them both a very suspicious glance. Kat pulled her glance away to give a snort.

"It aughta I hyped her with so much meds...but I don't know how long I am going to be able to. So you two figure out another idea."

The two walked away from the scene and out of the academy's doors. They grabbed a cab and soon reached their final destination. A place that was small and looked as if it didn't have to many guests.

"After you," Jack smirked, with a wave of his hand. Cautiously Lei went in and sat a booth.