Chapter 659

Ice Cream

It appeared that going to the diner was a big success. The girls all seemed to have a good time with each other.

There was a break in the music.

The girls returned to the table with Bob and Summer. They all saw Summer's new collection of 'animals'.

Claire looked at Summer's new 'friends'. She then looked at Bob.

"That's impressive." Claire said. "These figures show great skill."

Bob hadn't learned on his own. He previously did have a little help from someone who knew a lot about humans, a lot more than he did anyway.

"Cameron taught me." Bob said. "She told me I'd be able to make someone happy one day. She was correct."

Summer looked at her mother and then turned to Bob and smiled.

"Bob's the greatest." Summer said.

Bob smiled at all of them. He was pleased he was able to make Summer so happy. It seemed to give him a 'good feeling' inside.

The waitress stopped by the table and took their order. She was dressed in a period outfit. Sometimes the waitresses wore skates.

They all ordered ice cream, malts or shakes.

Bob asked Young Allison what else she liked besides the Hot Fudge Sundae that she'd ordered. She told him that it was a 'chocolate peanut butter cup' malt. He asked Summer if that sounded good and she said yes. He ordered that for himself. He would actually give it to Young Allison and Summer so they could have some variety.

Summer would share a 'banana split' with Claire. Hanna and Anna each got a single scoop of ice cream. One was strawberry, the other was chocolate. They would share with each other but only try a bite.

The music started to play again and blared in the background as they waited.

Bob's head perked up when, 'Long Tall Sally' by 'Little Richard', played.

It was one of his favorites. It always reminded him of something when he heard that song but he could never figure out what it was….

Anna checked with CamNet. She wanted to find out the status of the girls that were still at the house. CamNet indicated that everything wound down at the Young residence. She didn't want to call any of the girls, Metal or otherwise, and disrupt their 'alone time'. She'd learn from observing both the human and Metal girls at the Young residence that they didn't like to be disturbed, especially if they were about to 'finish'.

Young Allison wanted to bring home some treats for the girls back at the house. She'd mostly gotten over her earlier jealousy.

Claire thought that that was a good idea and very thoughtful on her part. She was actually surprised that her daughter would be that magnanimous towards her older self since they all knew what actually happened. She'd seen the jealousy in her daughter's eyes and on her face when Savannah interacted with Allison. She was in no hurry for 'Her Allison' to grow up and start all the big girl things. She knew that would happen soon enough anyway. She was more than willing to take her place.

Anna and Hanna would get a 'take out' order before they departed.

Young Allison danced with Summer for a song. Soon enough it was time to leave. Bob asked that his malt be put into two 'take out' cups. After the girls were secure in each SUV, he gave them each one. They were even more thrilled with him.

Bob thought Summer would be afraid of him, instead it seemed she really liked him. He didn't know it then but he would become Summer's favorite Terminator, male Terminator that is. He knew that nobody could compete with Cameron.

The caravan of vehicles was soon headed back to the Young residence. The Detail 4X4 followed behind the two SUVs. They arrived home soon enough without any incidents.

Cameron hoped that she would be able to prompt John into being with some of the human girls. It didn't look like her little charade was going to work for John to pretend that she was 'Savannah'. She still thought it was a good idea. She would rather that he thought of her as 'Savannah' and not 'Future Riley'.

She was still in a good mood so she decided to make the most of it. She stripped off both of their towels and lifted John onto the bed. She moved her head down and was able to stimulate him so she could mount him. She wasn't sure if she liked to be on the top or the bottom better. When she was on the top, she had total control. When she was on the bottom, John was the one in control. She remained on top and did all the work. She pleasured him until he could be pleasured no more.

Cameron finished everything off with a long deep kiss.

There was a strange tone on her phone.

John felt Cameron stiffen.

"What's that?" John asked.

Cameron quickly dismounted him and headed for her phone. She didn't think about the 'mess' as she pulled away from John. Normally she would try to contain his 'deposit'. The nature of the tone bothered her. She didn't want to get specific with John as to what she suspected.

"It's a message." Cameron said.

Cameron knew it was CamNet with an urgent message. It wasn't quite an emergency message but it was one that required immediate attention. She looked at the message and saw that Steve and Cammy spotted a 'Metal Bitch'. She was now under observation.

She was aware that she'd been out of touch as to exactly all that transpired. She needed to get caught up. She asked CamNet to fill her in. She also saw where everyone was at and what they were doing. She felt a faint smile as she saw that Cammy tried to contact Savannah and was still blocked. She noted Cammy even used a pay phone at two separate locations to try to reach Savannah. She was pleased Savannah was where she belonged. She was with Allison or at least 'an Allison'. She also wondered about the dynamic with Vanna. As far as she knew, that was something new, at least in this timeline.

Cameron was able to observe first hand what 'she' looked like when Allison brought her chip back from her future. She also 'observed' every 'Cameron clone' to see if anything was ever 'different'. It never was. They were all the same 'everywhere'. They all shared the same DNA so it was understandable.

Cameron looked around for her clothes and started to get dressed.

"I need to go." Cameron said.

John was a little taken aback. He'd enjoyed Cameron's company and all the sharing that they'd done, especially since she did most of the work. He knew he was spent right now but he knew that he would recharge and be good to go in another half hour or so. He'd hoped to knock another one off with Cameron at that time but it didn't appear that was going to be the case.

"What? Where?" John asked. "We were having such a good time."

Cameron originally went to their room to please John. That was her primary reason for going there. It wasn't for herself even though she was able to derive some pleasure out of it. She wanted to please John and she believed that she'd done just that.

'YOU were.' Cameron thought.

She wanted to keep everything simple.

"I know, it was wonderful, John." Cameron said as she gave John a kiss. "Thank you."

Before John could say anything Cameron was out the door with her top still in her hand.

Riley just exited out of her room. She was a little surprised at what she saw.

Cameron was about out to put her bra on when she spotted Riley.

"Hi, Riley." Cameron said.

Riley was a little surprised to see that Cameron wore a set of nipple rings. She was aware that Cameron did that from time to time but not all the time like Jesse and Sheila did.

"You look Hot." Riley said. "As always."

Cameron looked down at her breasts where Riley's gaze was fixated and figured she referred to her nipple rings. She was going to take them out before she'd left but because she left in such a hurry they were still in. She would deal with them later on. She could always take them out when she was driving.

"Thanks." Cameron said.

Cameron finished dressing as she hurried away.

Riley turned and watched her as Cameron put everything on and disappeared around the corner.

Riley looked back at John's door and moved on. She briefly thought about what might have been and apparently was with Future Riley. She didn't want any trouble for John and Cameron, especially not after everything that Cameron helped her with. She continued along and moved away from John's room without looking back.

John looked around the empty room and at the door that Cameron left through. He wasn't sure of everything that just happened. He was pretty sure that Cameron did want him to pretend that she was 'Savannah'. Maybe he should have. It wouldn't have been the first time and he doubted it would have been the last.

He cleaned up and headed to the Command Center. He'd thought about taking another shower but just didn't feel like it.

John Henry saw Cameron quickly leave John's room and dress herself along the way. He also noted she now wore a set of nipple rings. He wasn't surprised to see John emerge from the room a short while later. He didn't seem to be in any type of hurry.

John passed by the commissary and looked in. He thought about getting a snack but decided he didn't want to fool around with it right now. He kept on going and continued on to the Command Center.

"You look tired." John Henry said. "I thought you would look more rested by sleeping in."

John figured that John Henry probably viewed everything that just transpired. He thought he'd make what actually occurred a little clearer to him.

"I may have been 'in' but I wasn't sleeping." John said.

John Henry already knew that but wanted to see what John would say. It was more than he'd thought it would be. He figured that meant John must've experienced a good time or at least a better time than he normally did with 'himself'.

He proceeded to give John a rundown of all the Resistance activity. He didn't go into any of the personal aspects of the things that happened or were happening. That was Cameron's order, especially concerning Savannah.

When John received the specifics on where Cammy's team was at, he became concerned. He wanted additional help for Cammy and Steve. He wanted to make sure that they'd be able to deliver it if they needed to in an emergency.

"That mountain is pretty high. Can the Blackhawk make it up there with a full load of Terminators if we need to go?" John asked.

John Henry along with Cameron had personally worked on the Blackhawk and modified the power plant to deliver extra power when they needed it.

"Yes, with the modified engines it's no problem." John Henry said. "It can take thirty percent more load than a standard Blackhawk and reach a higher altitude. It's also faster in flight and in 'time to climb'."

John Henry knew it was also harder on the engines. They all been taken apart and inspected and put back together with even better tolerances than they were originally built with.

John knew that Cameron assisted with all the modifications along with John Henry.

"You and Cameron have done wonders for it since we have taken full control of it." John said.

John Henry was glad that he was part of the process, otherwise Cameron may have taken things a little too far past the safety margin.

"I needed to keep Cameron from pushing it further." John Henry said. "She was working on the manned drone last night as well."

John felt that they'd 'danced' enough already. He was ready for some real answers.

"You know what I really want to know." John finally said.

John wanted to know what was happening that drew Cameron away so quickly. It had to be something of some significance or consequence.

John Henry didn't think that he would need to elaborate too much once John knew the basics.

"Cameron's gone on an operation involving a hostile 'Metal Bitch'." John Henry said. "You know the rest."

That information was actually troubling to John. No one seemed to know what all she actually did with every female Terminator that she'd captured. He knew that she'd be reckless in her endeavor but he wanted the rest of his troops protected as well.

"I know she'll do anything to get the 'Metal Bitch'." John said. "I want the rest of our personnel protected."

John Henry filled him in on the events that Steve and Cammy put into motion.

"We're tracking numerous vans and several locations in the area." John Henry said. "There is a lot in play but nothing has really happened yet."

John wasn't so sure about that. Some of these operations seemed to take on a life of their own.

"You mean that we know about." John said. "We all know how these things evolve and can explode."

Nobody needed to say, 'especially when Cameron was involved'. John and John Henry both thought.

Cammy continued to watch the two groups.

Steve reported nothing was new or happened outside yet. He moved his position further away from the lodge and up the trail to the back outlying area. He wanted to try to stay in front of the approaching group of Gray's rather than fall behind them. They'd be looking for a tail.

Cammy looked at the female that she believed was under duress. She noted her wrists were 'red' and looked raw in spots from being shackled or restrained. She also walked with a slight limp. It appeared that this girl had been in custody very recently somewhere. It was a pretty good bet that she'd already been heavily abused by some Grays at a different location.

The two groups of Grays headed out the back of the lodge. The group of three took the lead position out ahead of the larger group.

Cammy moved to follow them but something else caught her eye. She decided to hang back since Steve was up ahead. She sent him a warning and an update.

"Steve, they're on the move." Cammy said. "They're taking the west trail. Stay off the main trail or the 'Metal Bitch' will spot your fresh tracks."

Steve had a concrete direction on where they were headed now.

"OK." Steve said.

Cammy smiled to herself. She was pretty sure that he'd almost said 'affirmative' but caught himself at the last moment.

"I have one more lead to check on here and then I'll follow everyone up soon." Cammy said.

Steve felt in this instance that they had a 'heads up' as to what the destination would be.

"We know the general area where they're headed. I'll make my way there off the trail and wait for them. If I find anything I'll notify you at once." Steve said.

Cammy looked at a message she received from Cameron. It wasn't the message she expected from Cameron. It was strictly about the operation.

"Good call." Cammy said. "Cameron is on her way along with more Terminators."

Steve was glad that they've been able to wear their combat gear under the heavy coats. He knew that if Cameron was on the way that there would be 'results' one way or another soon enough.

"It's a good thing we have our vests." Steve said. "That means we'll going 'hot' later on."

Cameron was known for action.

"That's more than likely." Cammy said.

She made another attempt to call Savannah. She was unable to get through.

Cammy didn't like this new form of 'punishment'. She thought that it'd gone on long enough and it was time that it ended. Especially with a combat operation coming up.

Holly and Cam untethered and updated with John Henry. He brought them up to speed on what was happening.

Holly was surprised to see Savannah, Vanna and Allison were all sharing. She would ask Allison later if Vanna and Savannah shared with each other as well. She figured with both of them sharing with Allison that it could happen. She knew Allison and Future Allison shared.

Allison seemed to have the best of both worlds. She was with her long time lover and her new lover and they were both the same person. It was like she could relive the past or future again, as it was when she grew up.

Savannah and Vanna got everything worked out. How could Vanna fault Allison for falling in love with HER again as she 'looked' when she'd first met Allison?

Allison confessed her love to both of them since they WERE the same person. She also expressed her fears she would remain barren and didn't think this pregnancy would come to term. She wanted them to know how she felt and why she was going to do what she was going to do.

"I'm going into Cameron's future to be with my baby." Allison said. "I want both of you to know that. Future Allison will most likely return in my place. We made an agreement when she was here."

Vanna wasn't having any of that. If Allison was leaving, she was going to leave with her. It didn't matter to what time period it was.

"Then I'll go with you." Vanna said. "Maybe Future Savannah will return here to be with Future Allison. If not, Savannah is here for John and her."

Savannah felt she was privy to little more information than either one of them possessed.

"I think everyone needs to wait and see what develops." Savannah said.

She didn't want to tell Vanna that she carried her child until it looked like it would take. She didn't want to get Vanna's hopes up. She also knew she would use her own genetic material and tell Vanna it was from her. Both Cameron and her decided this was in the best interest of Vanna. If that were the case, she would need to 'give up' another one of her children. Like the other two, she would give her child to 'herself'. She always needed to remind herself if she was in the same situation that she would want another version of 'herself' to do the same thing for her.

The three girls playfully cleaned up and dressed.

Holly and Cam went back into the bunker and came out when the girls came out. They didn't want them to know they were spying on them.

Holly filled them in on everything. It appeared there was a situation rapidly developing. Once Savannah learned that Cameron was on her way to the location, it was clear that she would to go.

Fear gripped Allison. She grabbed Savannah. She didn't want her to leave.

"You don't need to go." Allison said.

Savannah knew that Cameron would need her for the upcoming operation. It was what she wanted to do herself as well. She knew where she was needed and when she was needed

"I do." Savannah said. "She needs me."

Allison looked into Savannah's eyes.

"I need you too." Allison said.

Savannah hugged Vanna and Allison. She looked at Allison and then looked at Vanna and then looked back at Alison.

"You already have 'me'." Savannah said. "You always have and always will."

Vanna and Allison looked at each other.

Savannah finished dressing. She gently pressed Allison and Vanna together as she departed. The long time lovers were saddened to see Savannah go. At least they still had each other.

Diamonds

It's been said
Diamonds are a girl's best friend
For me to really believe that
I would have to pretend

Gold is a mineral
Money is paper
Credit or a check is a promise
They might as well all be vapor

I know they all have a use
To me other things matter
Take what is mine
You will feel bones shatter

A diamond means something
If it is from the one I want
For its traditional intended purpose
All others I will confront

Treasure what you will
I value what's important to me
I can't understand why
They're unable to see

Nobody