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Michelle barely heard what Jack had said. Of course, she should have immediately taken interest, and help him through it. But all she could think about was Tony. How she had gone out to the car, and Tony had seen a car skidding away. He yelled out, just as she grasped the handle. She had just enough time to turn her back, avoiding death. All because of Tony.

They had been transferred to different hospitals, Tony to CTU, where he attempted to murder Henderson, instead being murdered himself. When Michelle heard the news she was beside herself, but demanded to be reinstated to CTU. There she helped Jack take down Logan, Henderson, and Bierko. It had been one hell of a day.

So finally, she thought Jack had become human, and was ready to comfort her when she needed it most. Instead he was here for his own benefit.

"Jack," she moaned. " I can't do this right now Jack. Tony…"

" God Michelle, I'm sorry. I really do want to help. I guess I just…. Can't focus right now," Jack replied, concern sincere.

" Well that makes to of us," Michelle pointed out, slumping on her couch.

They both sighed, apparently drowning in their own self-pity. For a while they just sat there, but for Michelle, it was actually quite enjoyable. If Jack was not going to talk to her, it was better for them to just sit silently together at that point. She felt safe next to him, something she would miss with Tony gone.

" Ok, what's going on with Audrey?" Michelle asked reluctantly. Jack flashed her a quick grin.

" I just… I don't feel it anymore. I told her I loved her, that I never stopped loving her, but I don't think that's true. I think that when she wouldn't forgive me, or even here me out after Paul's death, I think I just lost it for her," Jack explained with pain in his eyes.

" Hmmmm," Michelle murmured. " And you don't now how to tell her?"

" Exactly," Jack nodded, glad she understood.

" I never thought you too made a good couple," Michelle remarked, moving closer to Jack.

Again there was silence, but again not awkward in the least. Jack put his arm around Michelle, sending shivers down her spine. His touch was so perfect.

" I'm really sorry about Tony. He was my best friend," Jack whispered, tears welling in his eyes.

Michelle rested her head on his shoulder. Maybe she would feel safe again. Just as Jack was giving her exactly what she needed, comfort, two people burst in through the door. The last two people either of them wanted to see at that moment.

" Michelle we needed to talk," Bill gasped, breathless.

" I think that goes without saying for us Jack," Audrey spat, voice icy.

Jack and Michelle were trapped within her own house, having only each other for protection. This would be one hell of a night.