Disclaimer: (Don't own them, never have, and, I know this is a shocker, but I never will.

Notes: This chapter is set in the present, but don't panic, I am still explaining Face's past. There are going to be flashbacks, and there everything will be explained. Hope you enjoy.

Just a quick thank you to everyone who reviewed:

TeacherTam- Thanks for pointing out my mistake, oops! (I need to sit with a dictionary every time I write). If you spot something else, please tell me. I will try my best not to make any more mistakes. Thanks again for the review.

Nash Carter- Thanks for the review, I really appreciate it. Believe me, I still got loads to write, but I shall try and write as fast as I can.

Luna - I'm so happy to hear that you are enjoying my little story. I'm sorry that it takes so long to post the chapters. I hope that you will like the rest of the story. Thanks for the review.

Rozzy07- Thank you so much for the kind words, I hope I'm not causing to much emotional damage with this story. I have had this story with me for ages, and well, in the next few chapters, it's just going to get depressing. But there is a reason for each memory, which will be explained as the story goes on. Thanks again for the review.

Sabrina Mecum-I'm very happy to hear that you like my story. And I'm happy to say that the guys will appear in this chapter. Hope you like.

Jepoliant- Thanks so much for the review. I'm glad to hear that you like the drama. I never really thought I would ever write a drama, yet, here it is.

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Eph- I'm sorry to say, but I am known for doing cliff-hangers. But I shall try my best to post the next chapter as soon as possible. Hope you like.

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Chapter three

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Face could hear voices in the distance. He looked around his world, one side was darkness, the other, life.

Darkness meant peace, quiet, freedom.

Life meant pain, suffering, heartache, lies, cons... another prison.

He looked between the two options, not knowing which one he should choose. He knew that he still had unfinished business. Then it hit him. He could find the answer to the question he so desperately needed.

With a new determination, he made his way, back into the world of pain.

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Murdock walked into the living room, his eyes wondered over to where Face lay on the couch. Guilt filled him when he saw how deadly pale his friend was.

He knew that he couldn't have changed anything, but he couldn't help but feel responsible.

Face woke up to see that he was back at home, he looked around to see that Murdock was staring at him.

"Hey Murdock," he greeted.

Murdock quickly covered up his guilt as he walked closer to where Face lay.

"Hey Faceman, how you doing? do you need anything?" Murdock asked.

"I'm fine, where is everyone?" Face asked with a frown.

The last thing he remembered was when Murdock walked in with a pizza, and BA growling.

"They gone to sleep, it's about three am," Murdock explained.

"Oh," Face said in surprise.

"You ok?" Murdock asked worriedly.

"Ya, remember A.J. Bancroft?" Face asked.

Murdock sat down on the table as he looked at Face. Of course he knew Bancroft. He remembered that day, he wish to heaven that he could forget, but he remembered. He remembered finding out the truth, he remembered how he had to lie. He remembered when he had to tell Face that he lost his only chance to really meet his father, all because A.J. Bancroft didn't have the courage. He also remembered Face punching him.

Face watched as Murdock got a far away look in Murdock's eyes. He knew this was a hard issue for Murdock, but he need to know.

"Murdock?" Face asked.

Murdock unconsciously rubbed his jaw, before looking at Face.

"Sorry, but I need to know," Face pleaded with Murdock.

Murdock swallowed hard, as he nodded.

"What do you want to know?" he asked softly.

"Did A.J. tell you anything about leaving me?" Face asked.

Murdock closed his eyes, trying to remember every single fact that A.J. had told him.

He bit his lip when he couldn't remember all the facts. He opened his eyes to see Face's pleading eyes.

"He said that he was too young, but he did try to find you, but then you were already gone," Murdock explained.

"Did he say anything about my mom?" Face asked.

Murdock wished A.J was still alive, so that he could kick his ass. It was so cruel on Face, it was actually breaking his heart.

"He said that they married when they were young, he loved her every much, but they drifted apart," Murdock said.

Murdock looked at Face, he could see the yearning for the truth, to really find out what was happening. But what could he say, how was he supposed to tell Face that A.J. said that when he married they were too young, that the marriage was a mistake?

"Is that all?" Face asked sadly.

"Ya, her name is Samantha," Murdock said.

Face bit his lip, tightly closing his eyes to stop the tears from flowing. He finally knew what his mother's name is. He finally knew who she was.

Murdock could see that Face needed some time alone.

"I'm going to sleep, if you need anything, you know where I am," Murdock said as he left Face.

Face was thankful that Murdock left. He just wished he would have thought about finding out the truth, before he got shot!

He looked around the dark room with a heavy heart. He knew what he had to do, and he knew he had to do it alone.

He bit his bottom lip hard as he tried to get up.

Pain exploded in his side as he moved. He had to close his eyes to prevent the tears from falling.

He had to take three deep breaths, trying to catch his breath, before he tried to move.

After five agonising minutes, he managed to stand on his shaking legs. Sweat covered his forehead, and he was breathing heavily.

He wished that he could go to the others and ask for help, but he knew he couldn't. Not yet.

He gritted his teeth as he began to move. He was lucky that his training came back to him, it helped him focus on the mission, not the pain.

After a few minutes, his breathing became normal.

It was time.

With one last glance, Face walked to the door, and silently unlocked it within seconds. His own personal best.

He looked back into the empty room.

"Goodbye," he whispered.

With a heavy heart, Face disappeared into the darkness.

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End of Chapter three.

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