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Author's Note: While I am rewriting this whole story, my goal is to get one proofread and posted while rewriting the other chapters to fit the changes. I am in the process of working on Chapter 5. I hurriedly typed up Chapter 4 Monday night 3/2 before the storms rolled in. Then I was out of power for half a day on Tuesday with intermittent power outages for the rest of the week. For those that don't know about the Deadly Tornado that hit Tennessee, I live in one of those areas was hit. I was one of the blessed few that didn't suffer any damages other the power getting knock out but it came very very close to me. Where it went through it was approximately 2.5-3 miles way from my home. Even though it manage to destroy parts of my home town it was worse in other areas of Tennessee. The same tornado stayed on the ground for about 60 miles and devastated the next county over more than the county I live in. So please keep the people of Nashville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, and all of Putnam County in your thoughts and prayers. This state lost 24 precious lives from that one deadly tornado.
Also, please bare with me but I promise I will finish this story. I also started another story that has been buzzing around in my head for a long time and I just had to start writing it but I am going to complete it before I post any chapters from it. Thanks again for all of your encouragement and support.
Spoiler Alert: For those who are worried about Ralph, Ralph won't be given away to anyone. He will definitely stay within the cyclone.
Please enjoy.
Chapter 3: Notes
As the team stood there looking at the pile of notes with their names written on them, Veronica and Drew sat back and wonder what Walter had written to each of them. Picking up the note labeled: TEAM, "Would any of you mind if I read the note addressed to the whole team out loud?" asked Veronica.
As the whole group gave a simultaneous no Veronica began to read.
TEAM'S NOTE:
"Team Scorpion,
Well first and foremost, I remembered everything from the rocket and I mean EVERYTHING. I also hope everyone had a good laugh over and over again at my expense. I'm glad I could amuse everyone.
After everyone left the garage last night, I sat up in my loft and thought about everything that had transpired at the cabin. Then I got to thinking about everything that has happened over the last few months because I couldn't figure out as a team how we became so broken, especially between Paige and myself. I know I haven't been the best at emoting my feelings but I do try. I also know as much as I've tried to act like a Normal guy I would always end up getting shot down for it. All I ever got was negative feedback when ever I tried to improve myself but no solution on how to correct what I did wrong but then again the person I hired to help me out in that area has all but turned her back on me and shut me out completely, basically abandoning me.
Thinking back, there is only one of you that I'm not upset with, disappointed in or mad at. Other than one disappointment I feel like the rest of you all but stabbed me in the back and twisted that knife ever so slowly. So, I've come to the point that I'm not sure if I want to continue Scorpion anymore. Scorpion may save everyone but I don't think Scorpion can save itself now. At this point I AM DONE and I mean with EVERYTHING. Each one of you has a note regarding everything I said on a more personal level. Right now, I just need some space to think on what I want and what I should do. Like I said, I'M DONE.
As the team stood around the table looking at the notes with their names on it and listening to Veronica read the Team's note, the tension that suddenly formed in the room could have been cut with a knife. As Veronica finished reading the note, everyone also wondered what Walter meant when he said he was done and didn't know if he wanted to continue Scorpion.
Cabe's Note:
Standing there looking at the center of the table, Cabe reached out an picked his note up. Wondering what had gone through Walter's mind last night, he hoped that Walter didn't do anything stupid like he did a couple of years ago.
"Cabe,
I always thought you got me when I was a kid. You understood me more than my own father did but I guess I was fooled by you once more. You are the one who brought CHAOS into my cyclone. Ever since you brought Tim in as a "training agent" it seemed liked everyone and everything changed. I was no longer the team leader or company owner. I was no longer good enough for anyone. You said it yourself in so many words. I WASN'T GOOD ENOUGH. You once told me that you had hoped that I would one day think of the heart as more than a circulatory muscle but the second I confess my love for Paige you told me that I was being selfish and Tim was the better guy for Paige not me. So, at what point did I not become good enough for Paige or have you always thought that. Better yet is the real reason you brought Tim into my cyclone is because he was a NORMAL guy where I wasn't. You're kind of normal. Were you trying to bring someone in you can relate to better? I'm just trying to figure out when I stopped being good enough in your eyes?"
After reading the note, Cabe felt as though he had been gut punched and began feeling so guilty that he felt tears stinging his eyes. He definitely didn't realized that he hurt Walter to this degree and he never met to disrupt his team or his life by bringing Tim into Scorpion. He was just instructed by his boss that he was getting a trainee. He also knew Walter had been in love with Paige long before he admitted it to himself. All the looks that were exchanged between him and Paige, the way he cared for Ralph, to the shared moments that he interrupted. He knew it hurt Walter having to watch Tim and Paige everyday since Tahoe developing their relationship. He just never realize how much. He felt like what hurt the most was when Walter insinuated that he thought Walter wasn't good enough for Paige. Truth be told, Paige seemed a whole lot happier with Walter than she has ever been with Tim. Yes, she smiles and laughs with Tim and shows Tim affection but she never seemed to look at Tim with the same affection in her eyes as she did with Walter when they first met two and half years ago. Tim in Cabe's opinion never got the "Walter" look from Paige. All the looks that Paige had given Tim were almost forced as if she was pushed into his arms. Even though her mind may be in a relationship with Tim, her heart isn't. He also felt like he should have said something about all of the hugging and kissing and excessive touching they were doing in the office and should have left all of it outside of the workplace and should have been more professional while on duty. He was definitely going to take those two off to the side the first chance he gets and have a stern talking to about their unprofessional behavior inside the office. It doesn't matter whether they were at the garage or at headquarters, it was still the workplace and they should have acted accordingly. Now his only thought was to find Walter and hope he is alive and well wherever that may be.
Tim's Note:
Looking down at his note, Tim couldn't help but wonder what Walter could have possibly written to him considering he hasn't known Walter as long as everyone else. Picking up his note he began to read.
"Tim,
You may have helped out effectively on several cases but at the same time you brought nothing but chaos to my life and to my team. We use to be a team, a family but since you walked through that door this whole team slowly began to fall apart. The first day you showed up here you clearly stated that you chose Scorpion to train with. Why? To tear us apart. Scorpion didn't chose you, Scorpion wasn't even a part of the decision making process but here you are. Our first mission out with you was clearly for your personal vendetta of which Cabe was taken hostage and beaten and Paige was shot and nearly killed. She came close to paying the ultimate price for your revenge. What were they to you that day? Collateral damage? Did you even care that they were family to me? Did you even care that Paige has a son to go home too? Did he even matter to you at the time? Let me tell you this Agent Armstrong, no matter what, every time we go out on a mission, we always made sure the Paige got back home to Ralph, especially me. Another thing, what I can't figure out is before you took this job overseas and after you found out that you were medically discharged, what possessed you to decide that you were automatically hired on to my team. You never spoke to me about it. It was never my decision as the owner of this company to bring you on as a permanent member. You and Paige made that decision on your own. So again was your sole purpose of becoming a part of my team was to systematically to destroy Scorpion from within because as I see it, you have. So congratulations you have all but succeeded on your mission. Let me not forget to mention about my confession that everyone heard except for Paige. You chose to bully me into not saying anything then by threatening me and again at the cabin during our heated discussion that Paige failed to hear out of you, never mind the entire argument. Well, here is a confession. Guess what I put in her note. Maybe after you finally leave, you can take chaos with you and maybe things can get back to our kind of normal. If not then I guess you accomplished your mission after all."
Tim felt angry at first about what Walter had written in his letter then after he finished reading his note he started to get worried. "CHAOS? CHAOS? How did I bring chaos to his team? A lot of this so-called chaos he claims I brought he brought on to himself, some things I had nothing to do with. I may have chosen Scorpion to train with but I had my reasons. Yes, revenge may have been involved but Cabe knew the dangers before heading in but Paige, Paige was an accident. Collateral damage or not, as a seal I always tried to get my team home to their families. Granted I make a point of not thinking about any of the team's family members during any mission but everyone knows the dangers when going on any mission, but then again I wasn't dating Paige either nor thinking about her son and what if he did lose his mother during that mission?That is just the dangers of our jobs that we take. He is a genius and should realize that. I'll agree, I should have asked him about becoming a permanent member of Scorpion but considering I was placed here by Homeland, I didn't really think it mattered. But then again I have a strong suspicion I would have been told no anyway. But none of that will matter if Walter really confessed his love to Paige and told her I had a hand into him not telling her. Looking up from his note Tim was worried about what kind of backlash he was going to receive from Paige when she finds out about Walter's confession. At this point he hopes wherever Walter ran off too, that he is safe and well and that he stays there permanently.
Happy's Note:
Looking as stoic as ever, Happy reached across the table and picked up her note wondering what Walter had written her and if he left any clues as to his whereabouts.
"Happy.
I can't say I have anything to be mad at you over. If anything, I disappointed you and for that I am sorry. I did try to ask Paige out but when Tim called on her cell phone, I felt compelled to back away because I felt like she had already made her choice and would rather have a NORMAL guy in her life instead of someone like me. So, that is why I suggested that she should go to Tahoe with Tim. Looking back, I doubt if she would have said yes anyway. To make matters worse you and I were already married and we should never have kept that a secret from neither Toby nor Paige or the rest of the team for that matter. We both should have talked to Toby and Paige together to explain why we got married and kept it a secret for nearly six years. Maybe they both, especially Toby, would have taken the whole situation better. Its a wonder Paige didn't grab Ralph and walked completely out of my life. I'm beginning to think that the way she has been showing Tim constant affection in front of me has been her way getting even with me for not telling her about our marriage. There is one thing I am disappointed in you over and that is you stop supporting me. It felt like you approved of their relationship more than ever after Tahoe. Just know I'm not mad just disappointed. Maybe when I get back I'll just go back to being a robot. You know as well as I do that being a robot wasn't all that bad. Right?'
After reading the note, Happy thought to herself, "Not good Walt. Not good." Looking down at the paper in hand she realized she could have or should have helped more by getting Paige and Walter to talk to each other and try to help patch things up. If anything try to get Paige to listen period but she herself was dealing with her own problems at the time considering she dropped and atomic bomb on Toby. She had to agree with Walter though, they should have talked to Toby and Paige on what they did and trusted them both to understand and maybe find a way to help without getting Walter deported and keeping her out of jail for fraud then maybe everyone would be happy but they didn't and that was on them. Come to think of it, she should have said something about all of the hugging and kissing Paige and Tim has been doing throughout the garage. Looking back, her and Toby didn't show that much public affection at the garage. The more she thought about Tim and Paige's displays of affection were starting to get to be a little too much. She definitely should have said something. She can only imagine what went through Walter's mind each time they did that in his line of sight. She was also beginning to think it was purposefully done and not just happenstance. Her only thought right now was finding Walter and hoping he does not go back to being the robot that he use to be. That definitely wouldn't be good.
Sylvester's Note:
As Sylvester picked up his note be began to worry about Walter and wonder if Scorpion was really finished. He couldn't help but ask himself if Walter would really disband Scorpion and if he does, why? Scorpion has help and saved too many people to just give it all up and throw it all away. Thinking to himself, "The world needs Scorpion. I need Scorpion. So, please Walter tell me where you could be and please be safe."
"Sylvester,
You never seemed to have an opinion on a certain matter around the garage concerning Tim as being a member of the team whether he would be temporary or permanent but I'm not surprised. For someone who doesn't like to keep secrets, you have been keeping a lot of them lately, especially the ones you have been keeping from me. You've gone behind my back at least three different times in the last year and a half alone and yet we are suppose to be brothers. I am beginning to wonder what else you are hiding from me. First you began dating my sister for almost a month before saying anything. When you did say something about dating my sister we were in the middle of an assignment in a foreign country where a drug cartel controlled the city that we were suppose to be extracting a kidnapped victim. Then the second time you went behind my back was when you married her. I asked you to look after Megan not marry her. Never mind that you got Ray to help with the ceremony on top of that. All I wanted was to save Megan not let her die. What you don't know about is the phone call I received after you and Megan called Mom and Dad to tell them that the two of you had gotten married. Do you realize that I endured the brunt of my father's anger over the phone because you married my sister. He didn't call you two to give you a piece of his mind, he gave it all to me and blamed me for allowing it to happen in the first place. He BLAMED ME for everything. NOT YOU. NOT MEGAN. JUST ME. The third time you went behind my back was Megan's Pattern's Day Celebration. You stood in this very garage and asked me for a run down on what to expect from my side of the family because you wanted to make a good first impression. Not once did you tell me that you have been in constant contact with my parents all the while since Megan's death and making all kinds of good first impressions. You never needed my help in that area, you already had it accomplished. How do you think I felt when we arrived at the family farm and everyone greeted you as a family member who hasn't been home in years whereas I wasn't given a second thought? Never mind me finding out as we were leaving that you have been Skyping my parents all this time too. Did you ever thought to ask me if I wanted to be apart of it? To try to reconnect with MY parents, MY family? Did you ever thought to invite me over to Skype my parents or even do that here at the garage? It makes me wonder what Megan would think of you leaving me out. No, when we arrived at the farm on Pattern's Day, I was essentially ignored by my entire family. But then again I was noticed by Thomas and Connor who have done nothing but bullied me throughout my childhood. So what makes you think they didn't try to make me look foolish and an try to embarrass me in front of Paige, Tim, Cabe, and You. Hell, I could have left all of you there and no one would have missed me. If it wasn't for the ceremony and the lake exploding no one, not you, not Cabe, certainly not Tim or Paige for that matter would have noticed me gone. I could have slipped away quietly and went back to LA without any of you noticing. As a matter of fact I did leave for a few hours while everyone was eating and having a good time but then again no one noticed I was even gone. I know because no one stopped me to ask me where I was going or where I went when I got back and I was gone for at least two hours and forty-one minutes and no one seemed to miss me. On the other hand everyone noticed you were there and they made sure you had everything you needed but not me. I know I may sound jealous and petty and the strained relationship with my family is mostly my fault but you still could have included me in and given me a chance to try to reconnect with them but you didn't. Instead you left me completely out. I guess I haven't change as much as I thought I have on an emotional level. At least not enough to actually matter."
Putting the letter in his lap, Sylvester sat there feeling guilty and also feeling as if he was going to be physically ill. He also felt tears stinging his eyes. Not only did he feel the sadness and the hurt coming from the words that Walter wrote him he also felt ashamed and guilty because he also felt like he not only let his brother down but Megan too. Not having any idea where Walter went off too, he knew one thing was for certain. He needed to find Walter and try to fix things between him and his brother and try to help save Scorpion. Not only for his sake but for the world.
Toby's Note:
Starring at the table with the pile of notes on it, Toby reached out to pick his up. As he was picking his up, a sense of dread and worry came over him. Opening his note, Toby began to read.
Toby,
Well, where do I begin? I guess I can start about two and a half years ago almost immediately after I hired Paige. You chased after me practically every day telling me I needed to face my feelings and admit to myself how I felt about her. But, the moment I finally admitted out loud how I felt about her you did this whole 360 degree turn and told me to move on from Paige because she chose to be with Tim. Then next thing I know you began supporting their relationship and have been ever since. Was it because you found out that Happy was already married and it just happened to be to me. I married Happy before the two of you even met much less started dating. I know we both should have said something to both you and Paige when you first announced you were dating Happy but we didn't and that is on both of us and I'm truly sorry for that. But what I can't figure out is why did you go to Mark Collins of all people? Were you that desperate to find out who she was married too? Was this your way of getting revenge for being turned down by Happy? Granted, I married Happy for my own selfish reasons and yes I erase every digital footprint of it but BELIEVE ME, NOTHING EVER HAPPEN BETWEEN US. Another thing, I remembered EVERYTHING from the rocket. All of it. So tell me, how much laughing did you do at me? Huh? How many times did you rewatched the videos and called it psychoanalysis just so you can laugh at me that much more. I sure hope you enjoyed yourself. There is one more thing. I am going to take your advice for one last time. I'm going to move on from Paige because clearly she will never love me in return. I know that much is so obvious to me now because I am never going to be normal enough for her. I know you found out about the marriage after the rocket incident but I just can't help but think that ever since Happy turned your marriage proposal down you seemed like if you couldn't be happy then I didn't deserve to be happy either so therefore you told me to move on from Paige because she moved on with Tim. Then after you found out the secret Happy and I shared you just used Tim and Paige's relationship, the rocket incident, and everything else you could use to your advantage as revenge against me. So tell me or just admit to yourself that this was all payback to make yourself feel better somehow."
Toby sat there looking at the note in his hands. He never realized how much he actually hurt Walter or even just how much admitting to himself that Walter was right about some things but not everything. As much as Walter wants to believe he is right all the time, he was definitely wrong about one thing. The rocket incident was never funny to him There was nothing funny to him about watching his best friend slowly die due to the lack of oxygen and there was nothing he could about it. He also didn't think it was funny as he stood by helplessly as he listening to his best friend practically begging for help while he was free falling from a hundred miles above ground without a parachute with no chance of survival. As a matter of fact, if it wasn't for Paige, Walter definitely wouldn't be here today. Only one thought occurred to him, wherever he is at this point, he needed to find Walter and make things right and hope he doesn't shut down Scorpion because he knows in his heart every genius in this room including himself needs Scorpion. "Boy did I mess things up this time." Toby thought to himself.
Paige's Note:
After hearing her Mother read the note to the team, she began to worry if Walter would really shut down Scorpion. Not only does the other geniuses need Scorpion, but so does the world. She herself wouldn't know where she would be if it wasn't for Scorpion and especially Walter who has been a big influence on Ralph and bringing him out of his shell. Reaching out and picking up her note she was curious what Walter had written her considering they have barely spoken to each other since Tahoe. Opening her note she began to read.
Paige,
You once told me you hated dishonesty because of your Mother and Drew. So tell me, why did you lie to me. I could have dealt with omitting facts but why did you lie to me in the worst possible way not to mention shoving your personal relationship with Tim in my face every chance you got since then. While up in the rocket during my state of hypoxia, I remembered at a certain point I was actually talking to you because your voice change and the fact you commented on my state of mind due to the lack of oxygen. How could you have known that if I wasn't actually talking to you? So, I know for a fact that I told you for the second time that I loved you and how it hurt me that you chose to be with Tim and also that it hurt watching the two of you together. The first time I told you I loved you was after we got back from Tahoe and we were in front of the Pentagon Relay Building. You must have taken out your com whilst everyone else still had theirs in or you would not only have heard me say I love you but you would have also heard that backhanded threat that Tim made to me over the coms. But, I guess none of that really mattered to you at all because everyday after the rocket, both of you would come into the garage, a place of WORK and a place I call HOME and flaunted your perfect love life in front of me. ALWAYS in my line of sight. Did I hurt so bad that you despised me for it? Do you hate me that much? I may be a moron for pushing you away but I didn't expect you to be so spiteful over it. I'd always hope we could one day talk things out but I guess I was wrong about that too. Two and a half years ago I recall you walking our on me after shouting at me that you didn't want Ralph to become me but what you didn't say is that you wanted him more normalized. I just didn't realize how bad you really wanted "normal" back in your life. It would have been easier if you went ahead and gone to Maine to be with Drew because you were so quick to remind me that Drew WAS and still IS Ralph's FATHER. NOT ME. Did it ever occur to you that Tim is a lot like Drew with the exception that Tim makes enough money to support you and Ralph. If you're not aware of the comparisons then let me help you. Both are athletic, both of them would rather have their heads used as a target for a ball, the only difference between the two is Drew chose a baseball versus Tim's choice of a football. Oh yea, lets not forget they both are of "NORMAL INTELLENGENCE". That's what you've been wanting all along isn't it. I'm sure there are other comparisons that you can list personally but I really don't want to know about them. The moment Tim walked into the garage was the day you wanted "normal" back in your life and Tim was your lifeline to that possibility because you started to slowly change your attitude around the garage, towards us genius, almost like we've become an annoyance to you, especially me. You have also been constantly blaming me for every little thing that Tim and I butt heads over. When he first got here he said he was trying to get back with the Navy Seals but when he was turned down and medically discharged from the Navy and then offered a job by someone other than ME, Tim along with you just decided that he could stay on MY team. Just like that. But yet, you are the one who told him to take the job in Jordan NOT ME and yet you blamed me for his leaving. Let me remind you, I never invited him here in the first place nor did I asked him to stay. He invited himself remember. His first day here he said he CHOSE Scorpion for his training assignment which was a complete lie there as well because of the mission we ended up undertaking that day. You remember the one where Cabe was taken hostage and beaten and on that same mission YOU GOT SHOT IN THE BACK NO LESS but I guess that doesn't really matter either since he is so perfect in your eyes. Never mind that I almost had to tell Ralph why his mother didn't come back from a mission that day. Come to think of it, NO ONE and I mean NO ONE, NOT HOMELAND, NOT CABE, NOT TIM, NOT EVEN YOU, NOT ONCE did you even considered talking to me about letting him stay on the team in the first place. You didn't hesitate for one moment about letting him stay or even thought about discussing it with me before making that decision among yourselves considering Scorpion is mine. MY Company, My Team. Not Yours. I hired you to help me connect with normal people and I would help you with Ralph but it seemed like as soon as Tim walked through that door you stop doing your job. You gave up on me. You abandoned me. All you became was an office manager that I could have hired anyone to come in and do.
Another thing, the first time I told you that I loved you on top of getting that backhanded threat from Tim, Cabe also told me I wasn't ready to say those words to you yet but I guess that was his way of saying that I wasn't good enough for you and Tim was the better person for you and Toby told me to move on from you because you are with Tim and you definitely moved on with him but no matter if I was ready or not you just didn't want to hear those words from a person like me. I told Toby in his note that I was going to take one last piece of advice from him and that was to move on from you. I think I am better off finding someone who will actually get me and accept me as the genius I am and maybe just maybe be able to say I love you to that one person and that person actually saying them back to me and actually meaning it.
One more thing, Megan told me not to be afraid to love and the one time that I actually found the person I wanted to say those three words too, the one person that I thought actually got me for a change that made me realize that love was real and not junk science is the same person who abandoned me for "normal" the first chance she got. You told me you loved me but you never did because I wasn't "normal" enough for you. Ever since I met you all you ever wanted for you and Ralph was normal. Now that you have finally found your normal and the fact that you have Mr. Normal in your life, I have one question for you to answer. It would have been so much easier for you to let me fall to the earth with a splat into the ocean, so why didn't you let me fall? Tim was willing to let me fall. Your life would have been so much easier if not better. I wouldn't be here to mess up your perfectly normal life. So, again, why didn't you let me fall?"
Bye Paige.
As Paige finished reading her note she couldn't help but wipe away the tears that started to run down her cheeks. All she knew was that she never felt so miserable about herself like she did now. The only thought she had was that she destroyed the man who all but saved her and her son's life from uncertainty when she didn't have a clue as to what her son was capable of nor was she aware that he was even a genius. He had save them both literally and figuratively. Looking across the table at Tim and thinking to herself, "Did I really abandon Walter when I started dating Tim and how could Tim hide the fact that he knew all along that Walter had said he loved her and never said anything or hinted to anything about it. Also, how could I not have realized that he had been bulling Walter all this time." I never meant to shut Walter out but I was just so mad at him for pushing her away nor had I ever meant to destroy him emotionally but I did. I also never realized how much his EQ has improved until now and the fact that he actually said I Love You and meant it. That is a major improvement by it self. I just hoped I didn't destroy it completely. I'm not sure if I can fix the damage that I had done but I have to try. One thing is for certain though, I has never lied to Walter about my feelings and he has to know that falling was NEVER an option for me. Now in order for me to tell him that I'm sorry and try to make amends is to find Walter and hope he is ok.
Ralph's Note:
Reaching out and picking up his note, Ralph's only thoughts were hoping that Walter told him or at least hinted to his whereabouts.
Ralph,
For starter, I am not mad or angry or upset with you in anyway whatsoever. I am sorry that you got caught up in all of this but I had to leave. I needed some space from everyone else and sorry to say, I especially needed space from your Mother. Simply put, your Mom and I are in a really bad place right now and I think the separation will do us some good at least I am hoping so at this point. So, please don't shut down on your Mom. She doesn't deserve it. This mess is between her and I and I just don't want you to take any backward steps to that boy I met in that diner two and half years ago. So, promise me that you will keep moving forward with your Mom. You both deserve the effort. Just so you know I will always and I mean always be there for you regardless to wherever your Mother takes you. NO MATTER WHAT you will ALWAYS be MY BOY and we will ALWAYS be PARTNERS FOREVER. I promise. I do have a big favor to ask of you, could you please take care of Bueller and Cabe the mouse for me. You can leave Cabe the mouse there at the garage just check on him and feed him. Bueller on the other hand, you definitely want to take home with you. I will come back I'm just not sure when. I scoop swear, no I double scoop swear with a pinkie promise that I am planning on coming back. I love you Bud. Remember PARTNERS FOREVER.
As Ralph read his note he suddenly felt sad and alone. As he truly looked around at the rest of the cyclone, he noticed everyone seemed sad, angry, worried, upset, guilty or even ashamed for some reason. Then something hit him. No matter if Drew or Tim was there or not Walter always had his back. Come to think of it, Walter was the one who came with Mom when he was rescued from his kidnapper not Tim. Walter has always been there to help him out and believe in him like any Dad would. "Dad? Did I just associated Walter with the word Dad? Why not he has acted like one ever since the day they met when he told Mr. Jenosko to stop yelling at him as he walked out of the diner that day. He knew he had to find Walter although he didn't know how at this point but he was definitely going to get Walter back, no he was going to get his Dad back and he was going to do it on his own. The adults in this cyclone can find Walter by themselves if they want to find him at all because evidently from the looks on their faces it was their fault that his true Dad left in the first place.
Looking around the table Veronica and Drew both noticed the varying emotions that filled the faces of team Scorpion. During the whole time the team was reading their notes there was complete silence. When suddenly Ralph spoke.
"Mom."
Sniffing, "Yes Sweetie."
Careful not to say the word Dad, "Walter asked me to take care of Bueller and Cabe the mouse while he is gone. Do you mind if I go upstairs and get both of them and their things and take them home with us?"
"No,Sweetie. We can...we can take them home with us. Go ahead and go upstairs and get everything you think they are going to need." Paige said barely holding her emotions in check enough to answer her son.
"Hey, Ralph. Do you need any help with anything?" asked Drew standing up from the couch.
"I can come up there and help too if you want Ralph." asked Veronica.
"Yes you both can help get their cages and carry them downstairs while I get their food and Bueller's bedding and some toys." stated Ralph from the top of the stairs. "Oh and Dad, could you just take me home as soon as we get everything together. And Grandma you are welcome to come with us if you want. Oh and thanks for helping."
"Of course I will come back with you and your dad. That is not a problem."
"You guys can just use my car to get everything back to the apartment." said Paige.
"Thanks Honey, but I can use the car that the team gave me a couple of months ago so you have transportation to get home later. And Ralph you're welcome honey." said Veronica who seemed worried about Ralph all of a sudden because he did seem upset but was trying awful hard to hide it from everyone.
Paige realized that Ralph had practically ran upstairs to get away from everyone. No matter how many times Drew came and went or how many times they had to drop Tim off at the airport, Walter was always the one who got an emotional response from Ralph. Then a stunning revelation hit Paige as to why. Ralph doesn't look at Walter as a mentor anymore, he looks at Walter as a Dad. Maybe Drew made the right choice of turning his parental rights over to Walter. As the thought struck her silent tears began to stream down Paige's face and she quickly tried to wipe them away.
From the other side of the table Tim noticed the tears in Paige's eyes and wondered if Walter really did revealed his true feelings for her.
After Ralph, Drew, and Veronica disappears upstairs to collect the animals' and their belongings Toby spoke up, "Look I don't know what Walter had written to everyone and from everyone's body language, they weren't any better than mine but first thing is first, we need to find Walter. So, who's with me?"
Everyone quickly agreed including a very reluctant Tim but one major question still hung in the air. Where to look first?
Author's Note(s): I apologize in I had missed any errors in this chapter but I was trying to get it posted before another round of severe storms hits us again. Like we really need it considering the areas that was hit last early Tuesday morning with a tornado and still haven't fully recovered from all of those damages. I'm not sure when but I will get Chapter 4 posted as soon as I can.