Chapter 1113

Talk To Me

John wanted to see if they could get one of the team in front of the motorcycle. He thought they would less likely try to run if they didn't know they were being tracked. If someone was behind them, they were bound to notice at some point. If they were in front of them, they would ride right into the ambush they set up. The enemy would be looking over their shoulders and not in front of them.

"Is there any way to get our people ahead of the motorcycle?" John asked.

John Henry noted the motorcycle's movements didn't follow any set pattern. They also needed to worry about getting caught in an ambush the enemy may have waiting for them. They might be moving the teams closer with every unpredictable move they made. So far the drones hadn't found anything. That didn't mean it wasn't there.

"I'm trying." John Henry said. "They're very erratic."

John wanted this over with. The longer it drug out, the more likely something catastrophic could happen.

"I want them terminated." John said.

John Henry wondered about any interrogations.

"Do you want to try for any prisoners?" John Henry asked.

John was unhappy about the last prisoner.

"The previous one was beaten to death and no information was gained." John said. "I want them terminated."

Jim and Gail confirmed they were ready to act.

"Gail is ready to use a Barrett on them." John Henry said.

John didn't like giving the kill order but he wanted it over.

"Get it done." John said.

John was very aware how the Terminators got information from someone. It was brutal and cruel. He remembered Cameron throwing Mr. Ellison around like a rag doll before. She was going to kill him but he stopped her. He was sure beyond a doubt that she would have beaten him to death. In retrospect, Cameron was on the right track back then. He realized a lot of things may have been different or happened differently if he hadn't intervened.

Once again through hindsight, he was able to see he'd done something that affected the arc of his life. If they would have recovered Cromartie's chassis and burnt it with Thermite, there never would have been a reason for John Henry to take Cameron's chip and go to the future. John Henry wouldn't have existed at that time other than in a mainframe computer. Ironically enough, it was where Cameron ended up instead.

It simply highlighted another one of his personal failures and his inability to make the proper decision when it needed to be done. It appeared Young Allison was going to make the proper decision for him one way or the other. If they didn't bring down the vehicle and the motorcycle through conventional means, she was going to do it with a missile strike. It was because of his past failures that he adopted her plan and wouldn't stop her otherwise. He really didn't see himself as a General. He never actually had. Whatever Future John was wasn't really something that he ever wanted to be.

There were times he wondered why Future John sent Cameron away. He secretly believed it was for that very reason. He believed it was so he wouldn't need to become the General. That burden would fall on Cameron's shoulders. She would be the leader of the Resistance. It didn't take more than a look around to realize that's what it always had been. Cameron had always been the one in charge and everyone knew it. Rank or title was meaningless based upon action and what one individual had accomplished basically on their own.

John knew he needed to focus. He really wondered if the honeymoon and the week away from everything on a cruise ship was to show him that he actually didn't matter. There were others who could step up and fill his shoes. Things would go on seamlessly without him there. Maybe that's what it was all about. He really wondered if that's why Cameron viewed Savannah and Young Allison as the 'Chosen Ones'. Were they the true leaders of the Resistance going forward? It was a pretty good bet that they were. Did Cameron actually want them at his side to prevent his assassination or did she really want him at their sides to prevent them from being assassinated once their association with Terminators was known. Not only would they be seen as 'Metal Lovers'. They would be seen as humans with 'Metal lovers', literally. He really didn't know the answer to that. Maybe that was a question he didn't want answered.

Everything was a pretty heavy trip right now. He just didn't need to go there. There were teams out in the field and there were two targets they were tracking. That's where the focus of his attention needed to be.

Young Allison wanted action. She didn't want to lose the motorcycle into an underground parking lot somewhere or in a mall parking structure. Once they were away from the view of a drone, they could dump the bike and disappear. They would have no way to track them then. She wanted to get the priorities set and established now.

"They need to concentrate on the motorcycle first." Young Allison said. "That's the target they're most likely to lose."

Anna received word of additional assistance on the way. She was a little surprised at who it was. Actually she was more than a little surprised.

"Cam and Holly are headed that way." Anna said.

Young Allison didn't like all the Metal girls out on combat operations. There were other functions they needed to perform. Holly seldom went out on combat operations. She really didn't want to see her get shot up. She didn't want to see any of them get shot up. She really didn't want to see any of them get blown up either.

"What's with all the Metal girls in combat?" Young Allison asked.

Young Allison wondered if she was going to have to get involved with the duty assignments.

Anna knew it was because the human girls were all more involved with each other now. With all of them at the same location, there was plenty of 'companionship' available. None of it needed to be electric either through a sex toy or a Terminator. She understood the fear of replacement that all of the Metal girls would feel at this point. It was the same fear that always gripped Cameron. She understood Cameron's need for combat. The Metal girls would all feel it as well. Combat gave them worth and value. It took their mind off what their human lover was doing. If they were terminated in combat, it would be an honorable death. Nobody wanted to fade away in a corner when they were replaced with another.

"They all feel insecure." Anna said. "They feel they have less value and worth."

Young Allison hoped it wouldn't apply to Anna soon.

"Are you going to feel like that when I'm with Savannah?" Young Allison asked.

Anna looked squarely at Young Allison. She wanted her to know the truth. Even though their relationship wasn't sexual, it was still a love relationship. Maybe that actually made it a stronger relationship because there was no vice involved. They actually needed to concentrate on each other, not with what the other would be able to provide or share with them physically.

"I already do." Anna said.

It wasn't what Young Allison wanted to hear.

"Savannah is very desirable." Young Allison said.

Anna thought that about Young Allison.

"So are you." Anna said. "You will be even more so."

'You already are.' Anna thought but didn't say aloud.

There was no doubt in her mind that if Young Allison was on the 'market' right now that the biggest line would be for her.

Young Allison wanted to offer some positive thoughts. She'd listen to Allison about how things worked with other people as well as a full time lover.

"You will be very desirable as well." Young Allison said. "That's once you start to get out some."

Anna doubted it. Thoughts of this nature were easy to cause her to be distracted.

She watched Young Allison start to change things in the field. She was acting on her own again.

"What are you doing?" Anna asked.

Young Allison didn't see it was a big deal. She wanted to make sure that the motorcycle was taken down first.

"I'm having CamNet redirect all units to intercept the motorcycle." Young Allison said.

Anna wondered why Young Allison bypassed her. Maybe her being 'sidelined' was happening already. She wanted to know for sure. Maybe it was time that she entered combat rotation with the others.

"You normally work through me." Anna said. "Are you replacing me already?"

Young Allison was about to make some moves that she didn't want anyone 'blamed' for. She was going to take the responsibility herself. If she worked directly with CamNet, it would technically be an operation outside of the Resistance orbit.

"No." Young Allison said. "I didn't want to involve John or you since neither of you agree to what I want done. I'm doing it anyway. I want to give you deniability."

Anna still felt bypassed.

"I would have done it." Anna said.

Young Allison stated the obvious.

"You didn't." Young Allison said.

Anna wondered where this originated from.

"Did CamNet ask you?" Anna asked.

CamNet was very responsive to Young Allison.

"Yes." Young Allison said. "CamNet knows what I want."

Anna knew what CamNet wanted, it was Young Allison.

She didn't want Young Allison to lose control. She wondered briefly if it was actually Young Allison that ended up creating Skynet with CamNet. It was a strong possibility that Young Allison would give CamNet directives that could only be fulfilled one way.

"You may end up working against John and John Henry." Anna said.

Young Allison believed her decisions were sound.

"They may be a little slower to come around." Young Allison said. "If something needs to be done, it needs to be done. There's no time for lollygagging or fooling around. They can't second guess every decision when the battlefield is fluid."

Anna was aware that they'd turned Young Allison into a human version of 'Cameron'. It was always Cameron's goal to do that. She was able to start early enough with Young Allison to dominate her life and accomplish that goal. Cameron tried with Savannah but hadn't been as successful. There'd always been too much outside influence that caused a lot of feedback. It was never from Savannah herself but those around her who pushed back against Cameron. Young Allison was much less protected by others. She'd been in the company of Terminators and their influence since she was a very young girl. She wasn't a girl anymore.

"We're all here to obey you." Anna said.

That statement didn't sit well with Young Allison. Nobody needed to 'obey' anyone. It was about getting the job done.

"This is no big deal." Young Allison said. "Don't make it one."

Anna saw it differently. She could see the lack of restraint on Young Allison.

"Everyday you're more like Cameron." Anna said.

That was the point as far as Young Allison was concerned. She viewed that as a plus, rather than a negative. It actually made her proud to hear that. She wanted to thank Anna but somehow it didn't seem like the right time to do that.

"Isn't that what I've been trained and 'conditioned' for my whole life?" Young Allison asked. "I know what goes on around here. I know 'everything'."

Anna knew she needed to inform Cameron of this latest development. Young Allison may know more than she was supposed to know about some things. If she was aware of the nightly 'conditioning', she would understand its full implication and purpose. It was more about control than it was education.

"Time will provide for you." Anna said.

That was another thing that irritated Young Allison. It seemed everyone confused physical age with advancement of development. Where was the educational and ability factor? Not everyone was the same. From the TV reports there were people in high school in the inner city that were unable to functionally read or do simple mathematics. She'd been able to do both of those at a very young age. They conducted a simple question survey for those same individuals. When they were asked to name the two countries on the borders of the United States, half of the group was unable to come up with the name of both countries on their own. If they were given some prompting, a few more could remember. On their own they floundered and failed. She saw it as worse than pathetic. It made her wonder why some individuals didn't understand the large number of people on public assistance. They simply couldn't function on their own. All they could do was breed. She thought it was sad how they were kept as little more than 'animals' by the government in that regard. There were some politicians who were content to throw them money like scraps of food to get their votes and keep them subservient and dependent. It basically was a convoluted way to buy votes at taxpayer expense. She wanted to make her position clear.

"It's what I want." Young Allison said. "I want ALL of it. I want it now but I know I need to wait. I'm telling you now it's everyone else's hang up, not mine."

Anna didn't like where this conversation was going. It was time to refocus.

"We have four vehicles tightening the noose around the motorcycle." Anna said.

Young Allison thought the motorcycle riders were the ones in control for now.

"Keep track of what area they're in." Young Allison said. "If they go into an industrial area, they're going to pull something."

Young Allison planned to light them up if they did. She would unleash CamNet on them. No holds would be barred. It appeared by their earlier attack on the abandoned SUV that they wanted to play hardball. She was more than willing to accommodate them. There was already one building reduced to rubble at this point. She was ready to rock. Game On.

Allison wasn't happy about Holly leaving. Holly was supposed to be there for her and not be out on an operation in potential danger. Holly would be at home with her if they were in Palmdale. They weren't in Palmdale now. She wanted to know why it was necessary.

"Why did Holly and Cam need to leave?" Allison asked. "I saw others leave already to deal with the issue."

Vanna repeated what they were told.

"They were needed to assist with the operation." Vanna said. "They told us that."

That didn't sit well with Allison. Holly was always at her side and not in combat. Things were much more sedate around the Young residence. It made her start to think about a previous incident. She tried to suppress it.

"You may be used to Cam doing that but I'm not used to Holly doing that." Allison said. "All of a sudden she is going on combat operations. I don't like that."

Allison remembered what Cameron used to look like coming back from operations before. She was afraid that was going to happen to Holly now too.

Vanna could see no point in Allison worrying about what was done.

"I don't want you to worry about this." Vanna said.

Allison wondered if her being at the Resistance base was now going to put Holly in danger all the time. Holly was seldom called out for duty when they were at the house. She wanted to be with Vanna because she knew she was going to need her. Maybe Vanna would move back to the house with her. She knew that would disrupt Vanna's life and duties there. It would also keep Holly safe, at least safer.

"I'm worried." Allison said. "Holly isn't used to combat."

Allison knew something happened to Holly in Cameron's future. She never found out what it was. She knew it was something catastrophic. If Holly was back in combat rotation again, something like that was going to happen again. It was just a matter of time. She asked Holly multiple times what happened to her too. Holly always told her it was nothing. Holly checked her files and said she was pulled out of a battle before it even started. She'd even gone as far as asking Hanna to plug in with Holly and verify that statement as being correct. She wanted to know if the file had been altered or manipulated. She didn't believe Holly lied to her but someone may have altered her files. The sad part was she knew who that someone would be if that's what was done. It would have been Cameron. Hanna reported everything was correct. The file hadn't been tampered with.

Vanna's phone rang.

Allison felt a moment of panic based on her previous thoughts.

Vanna could see Allison's apprehension. She gave Allison's hand a gentle squeeze and answered her phone

"Hello." Vanna said.

Pause.

"Does she need me right now?" Vanna asked.

Pause.

"OK, ten minutes it is." Vanna said. "Bye."

Allison didn't think it was related to Cam or Holly.

"Is it Precious?" Allison asked.

Vanna smiled at Allison. She looked forward to seeing Precious.

"Yes." Vanna said. "Do you want to finish up here?"

Allison wanted to go with Vanna. She also needed to think about her new responsibilities.

"I guess." Allison said.

Vanna could tell Allison wanted to go with her.

"You can come with me." Vanna said. "This can wait."

Allison smiled. She hated to leave things unfinished but she wanted to see Precious too.

"Let's go." Allison said.

Allison still held Vanna's hand as they left the lab.

Vanna noted how Allison held her hand. It was much like young lovers do. They weren't new lovers, they were long time lovers. She knew there was something else wrong.

She knew that Allison was very worried about something. She didn't think it was just Holly. She wasn't sure if she should pursue the issue or not. Things could get messy sometimes between them over the simplest things. Allison was her true love. She wanted to help her.

"Allison, talk to me." Vanna said. "Let's talk like we used to do."

Vanna could read Allison like a book.

Allison missed the old times. The relationship was more physical than emotional now. The strange part about that was it was almost always physical with the Metal girls. So the emotional bonds the human girls could share still meant a great deal. She felt their relationship had devolved much to what she'd witnessed with other couples. There wasn't a whole lot of emotion and feeling but there was a lot of sex. Sexual gratification became the focus of their interaction. Every moment of pleasure was one moment of escape. It was one moment away from reality. It was one moment of freedom.

"We used to talk about everything." Allison said. "Now we hardly talk at all. We just have sex and allow each other to be pleasured by the other one."

It was more than sex to Vanna. She still felt their bond was much deeper than what she shared with the other females. There was still love deep in her heart. She always wanted that love to go to Allison. She wanted the same thing back from her as well. There had been a lot of rough spots and dry spells over the years. Their love was tested multiple times. It didn't matter they always ended up back together. It was clear that they were meant for each other. It was the same story with every version of Savannah Weaver and Allison Young. It was a 'current in time' that couldn't be altered, even if someone tried.

"I have sex with the other girls, both Terminator and human." Vanna said. "I always make love to you."

The only time Vanna felt connected at a higher level was when she made love with Allison. It was something that was forged in their future. There was very little to hope for. There seems to be even less to live for. Then there was Allison. Allison became the focus of her life. She'd been with many others since then and most of them were better at sex than Allison was. That wasn't what she wanted Allison for. She wanted Allison because she loved her.

Allison knew their bond was deep and meaningful. Having an endless supply of ready and willing females took its toll. They were mostly monogamous for years. There was always some poor girl that needed comforting and to be shown the proper path to true love. Vanna and her were always willing to assist them. It was usually Vanna that took any of the girls that had been in a Scavenger camp and showed them that love was still possible even if they'd been mutilated. She understood Vanna's need to do that and help the girls in the only way that she really knew how. She thought it was a way that would make them want to live.

"I'm sorry." Allison said. "I know that. I do too. Sure we have sex with the other girls and love them too but it's never the same or the same connection and feeling I have with you. They might be able to send me to heaven but it's you who I want the most to do that."

Vanna wanted Allison to know she was still the one.

"We all like the variety and being pleasured." Vanna said. "I'll always come to you when you need me. I always have and I always will."

Allison needed Vanna's strength

"I need you NOW." Allison said.

Vanna misinterpreted Allison's drift.

"We can make love as soon as I tend to Precious." Vanna said.

It was the emotional strength Allison needed. It was their emotional bond she craved.

"I want that too but I need your strength now." Allison said. "I'm very insecure and have a feeling of doom."

They were in the nursery now.

Vanna was just about to inquire more about Allison's premonition. She wondered if there was something that she didn't know. It sounded important if there was.

There was a soft knock at the connecting door and Riley entered with Precious.

Allison saw the deep concern Vanna felt for her turn into instant joy as soon as she saw Precious. It was clear how much Vanna loved Precious and what she was doing for her.

Riley greeted both of them and left. She closed the door behind her.

"She probably heard us." Allison said.

Vanna never heard of a problem free relationship with humans.

"Everybody has problems." Vanna said. "Sit next to me and hold my hand as I do this, as I nurse Precious. I want you to talk to me."

Allison did.

Vanna enjoyed nurturing Allison with her words and comfort as she nursed Precious. It was a beautiful experience for her.

Savannah brought the B-25 around to look the cruise ship over.

She made a medium altitude pass on the cruise ship.

Cameron encouraged her to come in lower.

"You can come around again." Cameron said. "Drop down to the FAA limit if you want."

Savannah thought caution was due. John and Cameron were going to be on that ship tomorrow. People who didn't have their phones or cameras out this time around, would the next time around.

"I don't want to spook them." Savannah said. "We'll be heavily photographed if we go back again. I don't want that."

Derek stayed on top of the Warbird news. It allowed him to track upcoming events at the local airports.

"I've checked the Warbird circuit." Derek said. "There were different owners until recently of this B-25. It was almost always based out of Van Nuys with the same maintenance crew."

Cameron smiled to herself.

"I made them an offer they couldn't refuse." Cameron said.

Savannah glanced back at Cameron. She knew a reference to a phrase like that. It was in a book and a movie. It was related to the Syndicate. It wasn't a good thing. She hoped that Cameron hadn't resorted to drastic measures. She was afraid that Cameron would say that someone was 'terminated with extreme prejudice'. She was aware of the movie reference of that as well. She decided not to ask. What was done was done.

She was aware of her current position. She didn't want to go northward. If they did, they would soon be near the Bay Area. She didn't think it was a good idea to return to that location so soon. She thought about her passengers. Derek and Kyle were her guests. She wanted them to have a good time. She wanted them to see things they liked other than the nude females on the deck of the cruise ship. She didn't fault them for looking. She tried to see what she could as well. She thought about using a pair of binoculars but didn't. She glanced over at Cammy and figured there was plenty there for her to see later on. She wanted to try a different location.

"I can swing around the back side of San Clemente Island and come back that way or stay on this heading and overfly the USS Midway in San Diego Harbor." Savannah said.

Cameron wanted to give Derek a choice.

"Derek what do you want?" Cameron asked.

Derek knew the pilot was in charge. He respected the chain of command.

"The pilot is in control." Derek said. "I'll go where she takes me."

Cameron looked at Savannah.

"I will too." Cameron said.

Savannah turned around and looked at Cameron again. She was sure Cameron's comment had nothing to do with the flight. She thought about all of the times they were close. She needed to concentrate on her flying and not daydream about what nearly was. Could have, should have, would have, maybe and almost didn't cut it. They're only was what actually was. So far it was nothing.

Cammy noticed everything but made no comment. She didn't want to get irritated at Cameron right now. She already knew what was going to happen and she wasn't going to be able to stop it when it did. She glanced over at Savannah. She didn't want to bring Savannah down on her for her earlier interaction with Young Allison. She decided to not 'rock the boat'. It didn't matter if they were in an airplane currently.

"We can overfly the USS Midway." Savannah said. "It's near the airport there."

Cameron liked that decision. She would visit that location in a few days with John. This would give her a chance to look the area over and see if there was anything she needed to be concerned with. She could always look at satellite photos as well but it never hurt for her to look with her own eyes.

"CamNet will clear the airspace for us." Cameron said. "The cruise ship will dock right next to the USS Midway or at least very near it."

Cammy wondered if any flying stunts were going to be involved. She was pretty sure that if Cameron was the pilot that there would be. She was glad she'd asked if she could be Savannah's copilot.

"Are we going to fly under the big Coronado Bridge?" Cammy asked.

Savannah was glad Young Allison wasn't along with them currently. She was a little worried that Young Allison would most likely want to do that. She didn't want the curiosity seekers to notice them. There was a very large Navy presence in the San Diego area. She didn't want to give CamNet a headache trying to suppress everything.

"No." Savannah said. "I don't want to draw any unnecessary attention."

Cammy set everything up with CamNet to clear the airspace. Their flight path would be a legitimate one. It wouldn't include a flight under the Coronado Bridge.

"You're good to fly this heading over the USS Midway." Cammy said. "Everything is in order with the tower at Lindbergh Field."

Savannah knew they could be across the border into Mexico in minutes from San Diego. That would probably trigger some anti-drug smuggling response. She was aware of the past history of other B-25 aircraft being used to run drugs because of its 'long legs'. It was done more than a few times. She wanted to make sure they remained north of the border.

"I don't want to cross the border into Mexico." Savannah said. "That will cause some kind of problem."

Cameron really didn't want to visit Mexico at this time. The cruise ship needed to go there for one of its ports. She knew it wouldn't be a problem for CamNet to give them authorization if they wanted it. There were other things they could do. She threw out a few more options for Savannah. She looked forward at the fuel gauges and could see they wouldn't have a problem with fuel for hours yet.

"Do you want to turn east and fly back inland or stay over the ocean?" Cameron asked.

That peeked Derek's interest. It was enough for him to make a suggestion. He knew they weren't that far from Palm Springs if they turned inland. There was a good air museum of flyable aircraft housed there.

"If we fly inland, can we set down at the Palm Springs airport?" Derek asked. "This is just a question."

Savannah didn't see that as a problem. She wanted to make sure Kyle wanted that as well.

"What do you want, Kyle?" Savannah asked.

The answer was easy for Kyle. He was thrilled with the adventure so far.

"I'll back my brother's play." Kyle said.

Savannah glanced at her map and made a few quick calculations.

"The USS Midway and then Palm Springs it is." Savannah said.

Cammy set everything up with CamNet again.

CamNet would obtain or create all the clearances for Savannah.

"We're clear for everything." Cammy said.

It was a little swifter than usual.

"That was fast." Savannah said.

Cameron confirmed it and why.

"CamNet gives priority treatment to all your requests." Cameron said as she smiled at Savannah. "It's just like I do as well."

Cammy saw Savannah make the calculations. She decided to make it easier for Savannah.

"I will give you the headings at the proper times." Cammy said.

Savannah wanted to remain proficient. She wanted to be able to navigate as well as fly. She wanted to be able to use course, speed, wind direction and time as her guides.

"Show me my waypoints on the map and I'll do it the old fashion way." Savannah said. "You can correct me if I'm off. I'd appreciate that."

Cameron was pleased that Savannah always liked to test herself. Every test made her better.

Savannah was reminded of some past events. Palm Springs brought up some issues. It wasn't Palm Springs itself but what was located in the surrounding area. She wanted to address them since they were going to be right there.

"Do you want to overfly the aerial cable car and mountain top nearby when we depart Palm Springs?" Savannah asked.

Cameron liked that idea. There was surveillance in the area as well as satellite photos. It would give her a chance again to see the area with her own eyes from a different perspective. She thought about what would be the best time to do that. She wanted to do it on the approach to Palm Springs.

"You can do it before we land." Cameron said. "You'll need to be at least at eleven thousand feet for the summit."

Savannah briefly reflected on that operation. She remembered how cold it was at times. She also remembered the extreme danger that the team faced. There were a few events that stuck out in her mind more than others.

"That operation wasn't that long ago." Savannah said. "We've seen a lot of activity since then."

Cameron would have preferred a less busy time. Skynet related matters couldn't wait.

"It has been a very busy time." Cameron said.

Cammy received an update from CamNet. She hadn't even directly contacted her about the change in plans. It was clear everything was monitored.

"Everything is cleared." Cammy said.

Cammy showed Savannah the course on the map and her waypoints. Savannah started to gain altitude. The air was going to be a little thinner.

Jim and Gail were contacted by John Henry on how best to position themselves.

"We're being vectored in to be in front of the motorcycle. It's a challenge based on the erratic pattern they're taking." Jim said.

Gail planned to end the threat one way or another.

"I'm ready with the Barrett and have a suppressed M4 with an M203 ready." Gail said. "I'll bring them down."

They were armored up as well as everyone else was in the other three vehicles. They expected things to go hot soon and they wanted to be as protected as possible.

Sheila disliked the confinement of her vest.

"It is impossible to get a 'nip slip' with this vest on." Sheila said.

It seemed to Ally that Sheila missed the point of the vest.

"The vest makes it so you have a 'nip' to slip." Ally said.

Hanna pointed out the horrific damage Cameron needed to deal with before. She wanted to keep both of her super pink nipples right where they were.

"None of us wants to suffer what Cameron has suffered multiple times." Hanna said.

Ally knew she didn't want to be damaged. She liked having both of her nipples along with the breast that they were attached to.

"Then let's look alive." Ally said.

Sheila reached inside her vest and top and felt both of her breasts and their nipple rings. She liked everything right where it was at. She made sure her vest was properly secured.

"I can always move my rings elsewhere but I like where they are currently." Sheila said.

Mel and Al closed in from the opposite side that Sheila's team was on.

"If you get a shot at the motorcycle rider, I want you to take it." Mel said.

Al and Mel wanted this over with as well.

"I'm going to." Al said. "I don't want to get too close to them."

Cam felt they were a little late to the party.

"We're still bringing up the rear." Cam said.

Holly checked their weapons. Everything was good. She wondered if they were going to need to use them. Maybe everything would be over before they arrived.

"I have the weapons ready." Holly said.

Cam wanted Holly on her toes. She wasn't used to frequent combat.

"Be alert." Cam said.

Holly wanted to act on their own.

"Why don't we take down the trailing vehicle first?" Holly asked.

Cam was afraid the motorcycle crew may have another bomb or two.

"The motorcycle is the biggest threat." Cam said. "They've already blown up one SUV."

Holly felt the enemy was isolated.

"John Henry is jamming everything around them." Holly said. "They shouldn't be able to communicate with anyone."

Cam worried about any prearranged contingencies.

"They may have a waiting ambush set up." Cam said.

Holly grew weary of the chase. She wasn't used to being out on prolonged operations.

"We need to end this cat and mouse routine." Holly said

Cam was antsy too.

"I feel like we're the cheese for the mouse." Cam said.

Holly thought they held the upper hand.

"I think we're the cat." Holly said.

Cam hoped they were bigger than that.

"I hope we're a tiger." Cam said.

Holly still wanted to take some action and get things taken care of.

Talk To Me

Where does it start
Where does it end
With what happens in between
What message do we send

Is who we really are
Ever really shown
To those we face daily
The answer remains unknown

Everyone's a mystery
The answers remain elusive
To build a strong relationship
Those events are not conducive

Does who we are really matter
We are who we are
Perhaps on the road of life
It explains why we haven't gone far

Maybe you don't want to discuss it
Because we often don't agree
Things are never going to go far
If you don't talk to me

Nobody