Least Expected
Chapter Two

"What's wrong with your promicin?"

"Well," Claire paused. She'd just met Kyle, but for some reason she was telling him more than she should. "I'm on a version of the inhibitor. Every once in awhile I have to get it adjusted, so I'm going in."

"Why are you on the inhibitor? Everyone got sick from that...and besides, you should use your ability...No matter what anyone else says, you have it for a reason," Kyle was giving her a questioning look.

"They're gonna make sure I don't get sick, hence the check-up. Anyway, it was my decision," Claire saw that he still wasn't getting it. "My ability needs to be kept in check. Not every ability is good, trust me."

The pair arrived at her car.

Kyle was curious, "What's your ability?"

She pulled out her keys, "I get other 4400 abilities by being around them."

His face lit up, "And you're complaining?"

"I was fine before promicin was available for everyone, but I started getting sick...my body apparently can't handle it, my promicin levels get all out of whack now...just by going outside really. Being around people, because a lot of people have taken the shot," Claire was silent for a moment. "Anyway, I should get going. I hate being late. Plus, as like a punishment or something, they always take you in later when you're late."

"Oh, okay..." Kyle didn't move.

"And for future reference," Claire spoke as she was getting into her car. "I drink coffee every morning around 8:30..."

"I'll keep that in mind," Kyle watched her close the silver door and turn on her car before walking away.

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"This is probably a bad idea, but..." Dianna stopped herself. "Nevermind."

"No. What?"

"Well, Tom, if you're so curious about what Kyle's up to...You could just have April somehow ask him whatever it is you need to know," when Tom didn't reply, she continued, "I told you it was a bad idea."

He was quiet for a minute longer, thinking, "No, it's a great idea. And I think I may just know how to do it without him thinking much of it..."

Dianna tilted her head slightly, "What's that?"

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Kyle walked into his house, closing the door behind him as quiet as he could. He didn't want to be bombarded with questions, which he knew would happen. That is, if his father woke up.

It was after midnight and Tom knew his son hadn't been working that day. Even if Kyle had been working, he would have been home long before dark.

"Kyle," Tom flipped a light on. "Where've you been?"

"Uh, I lost track of time," he said, beginning up the stairs.

"Hey, wait a second," Tom's voice caused Kyle to stop mid-way up the stairs. "I invited Dianna and her family over for dinner tomorrow night and I'd like you to be here. It'll be at six. You can bring someone if you'd like...maybe that Cassie girl you mentioned."

"Since when do you have dinner parties?"

"It's to cheer up Dianna. Ben went back to Europe," Tom covered.

"Oh...well...good night."

Tom watched as his son continued up to his room, "Night."

He felt bad about inviting April to interrogate his son, but decided it was best if he knew what Kyle was up to once and for all. At least it couldn't hurt any.

Author's Note: So I'm going to be gone for a week starting Friday. Camping... That's right. No TV or internet (thank god for DVR). So this'll be updated in a couple weeks. I like this chapter. It makes me happy. I thought about it for a long time...even before I put the first chapter up. And then I wrote it, and rewrote it...and by rewrote I mean typed up what I had handwritten while doing some edits...rewording things, you know...all that jazz. I've been thinking about chapter numero three just as long, because originally I was going to include the events of chapter three in this...but I liked this ending for the chapter. I really appreciate reviews. Thanks for reading so far.