Can Helen bring her twins to the Old City Sanctuary without her team or SCIU finding out who they are or where they live? After all Gregory does look like quite a bit like his father.

Helen was in her office going over request orders from other Sanctuary's. She had been back just 6 weeks and it was good to be Helen Magnus, again. Every morning and every night she couldn't help but think about she kids, all 3 of them. She had already set up an in person meeting with Pili. She prayed that it would go well, and Pili would be on board.

Will walked in her office, "Magnus, I off to go get those supplies." "Thank you Will, take your time." Helen said as she reached for her cup of tea. Will smiled at her, "I know what you're doing." She tried not to show the surprise in her eyes. "With the Big guy and Henry gone until tomorrow, you want me out of the way so you can have the whole place to yourself." Helen put her cup back down, and gave him her standard you're right smile, "Guilty, and the sooner you leave, the sooner it will be all quiet." Will shook his finger at her as he left, "All that time Zenning out on a mountain somewhere. You're just having trouble getting used to all the chaos again." Helen watched the cameras and when she saw Will drive off in the Van she opened up a screen on her computer. Pressing a few buttons a box popped up 'Execute'. She push the button and a 5 minutes timer started to count down. Then she picked up her cell phone and called the number that read supplier MT.

- 3 days ago -

Chris was in the kitchen cooking dinner when Jess walked in. "Is that the love of my life?" He call to her. "Maybe, that depends on what's for dinner?" She walked into the kitchen and put the few groceries he had sent her into town for on the table. She kissed him on he's muscular milk chocolate neck. "We're having Ravioli for dinner, I'll let you decide what's for dessert." He said with a wink and in a slightly husky voice. "By the way you got a little package in the mail."

Jess opened it and a cheap cell phone and charge fell out. She looked inside the small box a found a paper. Tiger Lilly, bring the kids to Old City on the morning of the 7th. Get a hotel for that night. There is a coffee shop on the corner of Ellis St and Pearsons Rd. Be there by 10am and you get to see something you've always wanted. PS bring this phone so I can call you. Love H

Jessica's eye were as wide as sauces. "OH MY GOSH!" Chris turned, he could tell it was amazing news but what. "It's Helen, she wants me to bring the kids to a place called Old City. I'm going to finally see a Mermaid!" She grabbed her husband's large arms and kissed him. "I have to tell the kids! I have to book tickets and a hotel! Oh My Gosh!" She kissed him again and ran out to the barn were she knew she'd find Gregory working on his projects or in his forge.

- present -

All 3 of them sat in the cafe waiting for Helen to call. The phone finally rang and Jess answered. Helen told them to walk the 3 blocks to the cathedral/sanctuary. Her staff where all out and they would have a few hours to see what the Sanctuary was all about.

They stood at the front door and knocked. They all couldn't believe how big the place was, and that was just the outside. Helen opened the door and hurried them in "Perfect time you 3." They all stood back and stared at her. "Is something wrong?" She asked, normally her kids hugged her on sight. Gregory and Gina looked at their mother. They weren't used to seeing her dressed to kill. Jess was blown away, Helen Bancroft was a good looking woman, but Helen Magnus wow, "Dam girl! I'm so glad my man thinks your ass is to skinny. Otherwise you could give me a complex." Helen laughed, Jess never swore. In fact when someone did, usually Helen, Jess used the phrase 'Language' to show her disapproval. Just another thing she had picked up from her grandmother.

Helen looked down at what she was wearing and turn around. She was wearing a navy blue dress, not to tight. It had a silver chain belt, matching high heels and a jacket. She held out her arms to her children, who snapped out of their daze and hugged her. Then Jess hugged her, "So this is Helen Magnus wardrobe. Wears your gun? Or do I not want to know?" Jess said looking Helen up and down. "Oh, I have my gun, I always have my gun."

Helen snaked her right arm around Jess and pointed "This way first, I want you to see my office." Jess put her left arm around her friend "I that where my mermaid is?" She teased.

Helen proudly showed off her office and just a few of the reports she was dealing with. She knew she needed to bring Jess to see Sally. Jess and Helen always seemed to take turns acting like each other's big sister. Today Helen was defiantly the big sister.

Jess was doing her best to control herself, but she was about to see a real live mermaid. Jess was trying not to hop around like a 3yr old. Helen walked them into the rotunda and sat them down. Most of the security doors were down, but Jess could see the one had water in it. "Jessica, I need you to sit down. I told you I'm going to draw blood on all of you. I need it and your finger prints for the new place." Helen label all the vials and put them in her pocket.

"Ok my almost 39yr old little sister." Helen took her by the shoulders and from behind guided Jess up to the tank. "Remember what I said, she's telepathic. You don't have to speak out loud, but I normally do." Helen placed her own hand up to the tank. I few second later Sally swam to greet her visitors.

Helen didn't try to hide anything from Sally. There wasn't much point. Sally would never go looking into someone's private thoughts, without consent. It was wrong and in some cases could even be dangerous.

Helen had told Sally all about her children with James Watson. And the wonderful friend that had been raising them since the age of 8. That she wasn't sure but thought Jessica's grandmother might have had empathic abilities, and that Jess might have them too. Without proper testing she wasn't sure, but thought Sally might be able to tell.

"Hello my friend, this is Jessica the one I told you about." Helen looked at Jess was standing there silently, but had tears running down her face. Helen walked back to the table and got a couple of tissues. Sally put her hand up to Jessica's 'Are you all right?'

Jess couldn't find the words, but then she didn't need to. 'I've never seen anything as beautiful as you.' Sally smiled 'Well thank you.' Helen offered Jess the tissues. Gina thought Jess looked like fainting and brought over a chair. She pushed Jess down into it. 'I wanted to ask you so many questions, but right now I can think what they were.' Helen put her hand on Jessica's shoulder "We'll leave you two, so you can chat. If that's ok with you my friend?"

Sally nodded 'I'll take good care of her.' Jess looked up at Helen, whatever she was thinking made Sally laugh hard. "Come on kids, I've got more to show you and we don't have all day."

Gregory asked why most of the enclosures were closed off. Helen explained that she had programmed the computer to look like a malfunction and do a security shut down. She wasn't ready to risk everyone knowing about them just yet.

She showed them the infirmary and the armory which they both found amazing. Then she took them to the Library. She had pulled a few books for each of them to thumb through. "These Gregory, are about engineering, mechanics and weapons. I know Jessica has told me you are becoming a talents blacksmith making knives and other weapons." That reminded him of the gift he had brought her. It was a belt buckle that if you clicked a button on it. A push blade would pop out. Helen thought it was very clever, and thanked him with a kiss. "These Gina are some books on plants and herbs. If you two will stay here, I'm going to go try and pry Jessica away from Sally." They both laughed and wished her luck as they plunged into their book piles.

Helen walked up behind Jess and smiled at Sally. "I hope she wasn't too much of a bother for you?" Jess only moved to look at Helen when Sally did. 'No, I like her. She has very interesting questions and a very open mind and heart.' Helen could see that Jess was actually trembling. She touched Jess on the shoulder, "I'm sorry, but I need to get you up to the library." Just like a little kids Jess didn't want to go. 'I hope to see you again. Perhaps you will come see us at the new Sanctuary.' Tears started to fill Jessica's eye again as Sally swam away. Sally knew Jess would never leave if she didn't swim off first.

Jess looked at Helen, "How long?" Helen smiled "You've been sitting here for over 2 hours." Jess tried to stand up and her legs almost gave out. Helen grabbed her around the waist to steady her. "I talked with a mermaid for 2 hours." As many time as Jess and Helen had sat up late drinking. Jess had never gotten drunk. But Jess was currently somewhere between drunk and orgasmic bliss. Helen could resist teasing her as they walked to the lift, "Well, how does it feel?" "What," Jess asked with a dazed look. "To know a Female mermaid made you weak in the knees literally." Helen laughed. Jess shook her head not caring one bit, "Does this count as cheating on my husband?" They both broke out in a deep belly laugh as they got in the lift.

Helen and Jess entered into the library were the kids were now looking at multiple book at once. Helen apologize that she couldn't let them stay longer but that Will would be back very soon and they needed to get out. "Just a few more minutes." "You haven't even offered us a beverage." Gina teased her mother, who then looked at Jess. "Your right, I didn't but I do have presents for all of you." She motioned for them to follow her. In the hallway that lead back the front door. On a side table sat 3 tablets. Which she told them could never be hooked up to the internet and shouldn't leave the farm.

"Gregory, this one is for you. It has a periodic table you've never seen. It explains those elements and there is much more. I know you are more into gears and leveler. But I think you will find it all terribly interesting. Gina, this one has herbology and marine life that we deal with fairly frequently. Speaking of marine life... Jessica, this" Helen wave around (like a mean big sister) just out of Jessica's reach "has information about life span, diet, culture, habitat and more about your favorite marine life." Helen finally held it out so Jess could take it, "Tease!" Jess said holding her table close to her chest.

As they hugged their good byes Helen said she was sorry she couldn't risk them spending the night. Before Jess could reassure her that it was ok, a voice called out. "Magnus... Magnus" Will jogged down the hall with a stunner in his hand. Which Gregory looked at carefully, ignoring Will altogether. "Will," Helen said in a voice a little high then she intended to. "Magnus, what's going on? Why didn't you call me? Why are we in lock down?" He looked over the 3 strangers in the hall. Realizing they weren't a threat he lowered his weapon. "It's just a malfunction Will. I would have called you but my friend Jessica and her foster kids showed up. I hope the information I gave you helps." Helen looked at Jess for help. "You must be Dr. Zimmerman. Nice to meet you." Jess shook his hand, "I'm sure the information will be very enlightening. Kids say good bye the Dr. Magnus." Gina and Gregory smiled a teasing smile "Good bye Dr. Magnus." They said in unions and gave her a hug. "Will, I'll meet you in Henry's lab and we can figure out from there what happened. Before we unload the supplies." Will wasn't sure what was going on. But perhaps she was trying to hide something from her so called friend. So he excused himself and went to the lab. But not before he noticed that the young man reminded him of a young James Watson.

Once he was gone the kids hugged their mom properly. "Foster kids?" Gregory said looking at his mother. "Don't worry when I do tell them him the truth. There'll be hell to pay." Jess looked at Helen pushing the kids towards the door, "Language, Dr. Magnus." "You can drop the Dr. Magnus." Jess took Helen's hands and stood back to look at her one last time. "I know HB but Helen Magnus. I think she might be a little bit more robust and a little bit intimidating, in a good way. But I think I like it." She hugged her friend, "Take care of yourself, please." "I will, you just take care of them. You still have that SAT phone right?" "Of course, come on kids. I say we pick up a pizza and go to the hotel and start reading."

Helen watched them as they walked down the pathway. Her heart wanted to cry out for them to come back. To move in now or at least to move them to the underground Sanctuary. Not yet, she told herself. They were safe and when they finish High School at the end of this school year. The Sanctuary would be ready. Then she remember, there was a supposed malefaction she had to help Will sort out. She closed the door and wiped a tear that had rolled down her cheek and headed to the lab.

Is the SCIU watching the Sanctuary? Will they find out those are her children? Will they be safe?