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Damage Control

Part: Twenty

Author: Jacey

Rating: PG13 - R

Disclaimer: Krit, Syl, Max Alec, and known characters belong to James Cameron, Chuck Eglee, and FOX. The names of Jondy and Zane also belong to them, but their personalities and characters belong to me. The story idea belongs to me, along with any additional ideas.

A/N: I generally write M/L fics, (even though now I'm a total M/A shipper) but Lexie got me obsessed with Krit and Syl and I made myself obsessed with Jondy and Zane...The title of this fic, is alllll Lexie's idea :D.

Dedication: For Lexie and Ash who made me realise that there's more to DA than there seems, and that the other X5's are just as interesting, if not more so than the main characters. SO, for Lexie and Ash. May you both find your own Krit's. :) (btw - save me one ;) )

Characters: I modeled the character of Jondy, mainly off Lexie ;) A/N: Every third part (i.e. Part's: 3, 6, 9, 12, etc..) will be a P.O.V chapter.

Terminal City, Seattle, Washington, USA

Jondy, was sitting restlessly in the armchair by the window in her and Zane's apartment, looking out the window at the steaming tarmac outside. It was the middle of summer, and although not showing her pregnancy yet, she was getting symptoms. Her ankles were swelling, she had morning sickness and her back ached. Other than that, she was just plain grumpy.

'Hummmph' she muttered. 'I'm bored.' She looked around. There was no one to talk to….. Zane had gone down to the hall to help Max out with the Adoption programme, and left her with strict instructions to stay put and rest.

'This sucks.' Said Jondy to herself, 'Not only do I feel like crap, I've also run out of people to tell that I'm pregnant……..' she sighed, and then her face lit up. 'I haven't told Ash! Or Lee! Ohhhhhhh I have SO gotta ring them!'

A voice sounded from the door, 'Whoa re you talking to honey?' It was Max, leaning against the door frame.

'Hmmm?' said Jondy.

Max smiled, 'I asked who you were talking to, but looking around, I can see that you were talking to yourself, as usual.'

'Yeah,' muttered Jondy, who was now searching under the couch cushions for the cordless phone. 'I wanna call Ash and Lee, but I can't find the phone…….' She trailed off.

'Ohhhhhhh!' said Max, her face lighting up, 'Ash! And Lee! I haven't seen or talked to either of them since the escape……….'

Jondy proudly pulled the phone out form under the pile of magazines on the coffee table, and smiled at Max, 'You know that they're living together right?'

Max looked confused. 'As in roomies?'

Jondy laughed, 'As in literally roomies……'

Max's mouth gaped open, 'You're kidding? Never would'a guessed….. That rocks! Are they happy?'

Jondy smiled at her, 'Happy as hell. They have a little boy. Bram. He's an X-10, sweet little 5 year old , that they found wandering up towards Seattle last time they were heading back up to Vancouver. It seems that Bram had had enough of good ol' Manticore, and got out by himself.'

Max gasped, 'A 5 year old? Good god, he got out all by himself!'

Jondy smiled, 'Yup. Bram's a tough kid. Real sweetie though. And cute as hell. They both love him to bits. Anyway, I was gonna call them to tell them that I'm pregnant, and for them to get their transgenic asses down here to TC.'

Max laughed, 'Good idea. I'll feel better when we're all closer…. Not as much risk.'

Jondy laughed, 'Yeah I see that too. So, wanna ring them with me? I can put it on speaker phone.'

Max smiled, 'Yeah. Why not…….' She looked at Jondy, 'So ring!'

Jondy rolled her eyes, 'Paitence is a virtue Maxie.' She said.

'Not one of mine.' Said Max rolling her eyes back at Jondy.

Just as Jondy was about to dial Ash and Lee's number, Max suddenly jumped up and starting squealing. 'OMG!' she exclaimed, 'I totally forgot! Guess who I ran into this morning!'

'Scotty!' said Jondy looking excited.

Max frowned, 'Who?'

Jondy sighed dramatically, 'You know, Scotty! As in 'Beam me up Scotty!' Scotty!' she said, looking at Max as if she was stupid.

Max frowned, 'Uh no……' she said looking confused.

Jondy frowned too, and then suddenly, her face lit up again, 'OHHHHHH! I know!'

'Who?' said Max, looking rather pissed off.

'The Ompalumpas!' said Jondy.

'WHO?' said Max.

Jondy glared at her. 'Are you telling me, that you've never heard of the Ompalumpas! You know, form Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?'

'A movie?' questioned Max.

Jondy sighed, 'A movie AND a book…….. Oh well. Who did you run into?' she questioned.

Max smiled, 'Our big sister, Miana!'

'OMG!' squealed Jondy, 'You saw Mi? Where? Is she staying!'

'Yup.' Said Max, 'And she has her daughter Amaya with her……' she trailed off, then, 'You know, Dyl died last year….'

Jondy's face fell. 'Oh.' Then she turned, picked up a notebook off the counter, and opened it, writing something in it.

'Whatcha doing?' questioned Max, looking over her shoulder.

'Marking down our siblings that have died.' Said Jondy.

'Oh.' Said Max.'

Jondy smiled slightly at her, and sighed, 'How bout we call Ash and Lee now then?' she questioned.

'Sure!' said Max, and she dialed the number and pressed the speaker phone button.

After several rings, a female voice answered. 'Lo?'

'Lee?' said Jondy

'Jon!' said the voice on the other end.

'ASH!' said Jondy and Max together.

'Max?' said Ash, sounding more confused by the minute.

'Hey sis,' said Max, 'We're calling to tell you…………………..'