A/N: Sorry that the last chapter was so short. I know that it was disappointing. And I'd also like to thank lexakane for the support. 

Chapter 5 Extended…

Seeing the smile, Lexa's temper flared. "Do you think this is funny? Them accusing us, the filthy bastards! If you do --!"

"Relax." Whispered response. "I'm not happy...just ... shutting it off..."

"I thought you were the one with anger management problems...?"Sullenly.

"I am. We both are...that's the problem - we can't be pissed at the same time." The smile turned sad." Someone's gotta drive back. Besides I'll wreak havoc on the first punching bag I see." A faint attempt at humor.

"Why are you trying to bottle everything? It isn't healthy, y'know?" A slight frown told of the worry she harbored for her teammate. Only 'coz he's so different. Only coz of that…nothing else. She stared as brown eyes met with her own blue eyes. She registered the sadness almost instantly. Then she realized. He had liked – if not loved – Shalimar for nearly three years. Crap. Why not go ahead and be more selfish, hmmm Lex? Clearing her throat awkwardly, she spoke: "You okay? 'Coz I'm done 'venting'. Y'know, you loved her so long, that it wouldn't be unexpected… And I won't tell anyone." A faint smile graced her face.

Brennan returned, feeling a little easier. Maybe she's not as bad as I thought. Sighing, he asked: "Who said anything about love?"

"Brennan…!" Brennan could hear the warning in her voice. Basically telling me not to lie. Jeez, are all women the same!

"What! I'm Brennan Mulwray, you remember? I don't you fall in lurvvv!" He rolled his eyes slightly. Lexa stared at him for a minute before dropping her head into her hands.

"What is with you and denial? What is your goddamn problem! Why can't you just VENT!"

'Coz it looks like you still have'nt finished venting.' Brennan used a smirk to cover anything Lexa could have seen in his face. In his emotions. 'Plus there's the fact that I would have had to beat the crap out of something for me to vent...'

'Why not try crying? Or screaming? Or ... or...or ' Lexa trailed off.

'How's aboout we try nothing?' Instant reply.

'Fine.' Lexa huffed. Then, under her breath, 'Bastard...' Brennan heard anyway and, in reply, gave a dry chuckle.

Then a shot rang out into the air. Brennan shoved Lexa back to the ground they had just stood up from. Only to feel a strange burning in his abdomen. Crap...

Lexa watched him stumble forward...hit the ground. She saw the blood. Immeadiately she was crawling forward. 'Brennan?' Whispered.

'Hey...Is it bad?' Rasped

'We need to get you to a doctor.' Brennan heard the panic in her voice. He tried to lift himself up only to get searing pain run through his body.

'Can't get up...'

Lexa looked around. Heard the sound of police cars chasing some criminal or the other. She swallowed. Brennan was too big for her to carry. Shit, shit, shit. Seein her worry, Brennan ferowned. Grunting slightly, he turned on to his side and slowly began to lift himself up.

'Brennan, what the HELL do you think you're doing?' Lexa watched as he forced himself up into a sitting position. Then he was leaning forward, putting his weight on his hands. On his feet. Stumbled. Immediately Lexa grabbed him, stood. Supported him.

'You better know a doctor who's near here.' Brennan blinked forcing himself to focus on Lexa's face as they moved slowly towards the car. Lexa helped him into it. Took the offered keys. Then she drove as fast as she could without being too rough. She stopped when she recognised a building.

'Dr. Williams! Please!' The man in the white shirt turned as he was about to enter the building. Recognised the girl. Lexa? Then he saw the man sitting next to her -- blood on his shirt. His eyes widened when he recognized him as Brennan Mulwray -- one of Adam's team. A mutant. He ran down towards the car, helped Lexa to carry him into the warehouse/clinic.

A few hours later at Sanctuary...

The phone rang. Emma picked up.

'Hello?' worry was evident.

'Hi...'Lexa. Croaked as if she had been crying. Immediately Emma got feelings of worry and sadness as well as guilt.

'Lex?' This attracted the attention of Adam, who was instantly beside her. 'What happened?'

'Brennan got shot...just under the ribcage.'

'What? Where are you!' Emma'snervousness went sky high.He's not dead, Em. He's not. You have'nt lost him...

'Dr. Williams'' Lexa swallowed.

'We're coming--wait there!'

Whispered - 'I'm not going anyway.'

'Adam we have to go! Brennan was shot!' Instantly both were moving. 'He's at Dr. Williams!'

TBC...

A/N Hope this is good enough...R+R plz!