"Elita, my love" Optimus could barely contain what he felt in his spark "Who is with you"

"It's me, Optimus"

"Ironhide" Ratchet was stunned as he had been convinced the weapons expert had been off lined years ago

"Are we sure it's them?" Arcee asked as she was unable to get any vocal match readings in her current state

"100% vocal match on both" Ratchet confirmed

"How long will it take you to get here" Optimus asked Elita trying to mask his enthusiasm

"They gave an estimated time frame and Optimus gave them co-ordinance where they could land safely and then be bridged to the base

Kathy looked at the team she was about to leave. She knew they were equipped to handle themselves and their task. Not to mention they were more than capable of taking care of their temporary member.

They went home that night plus one person. Arcee had been invited to go ahead and come with them and she was more than happy to come. She was at this point ecstatic to leave the base.

"Where are you going to sleep?" Arcee asked looking to Kathy in confusion

"On the ride home, dad sent the Blackbird, the school's private jet, to get me so I didn't have to worry about my telepathy and empathy effecting me on a commercial flight because believe me it will" Kathy explained "I was going to leave a few days from now but something came up and I need to get home"

"Okay then, well it was good to see you again"

"Believe me, I will be back around soon" Kathy sighed


June sighed as she went in to wake Jack. The Autobots had offered to allow him to remain on base so she didn't have to worry about waking him, but June declined. She thought it was best she took him home to recover from what he went through.

"Jack, wake up, we're going home" June said

"Okay" Jack groaned only partially awake

They got into the car and were soon on their way home.

"Jack I'm glad you want to educate yourself on what is going on, but you shouldn't push yourself to the breaking point to do so" June sighed as they pulled into the driveway. She then looked back to check on Rafael who had been exceptionally quiet, even for him. A smile formed on June's features as she saw why he had been so quiet.

"Jack, do you think you could carry him to his bed?" June asked

"Why… oh" Jack shook his head with a smile as he saw his brother asleep leaning heavily on his shoulder belt

"If I don't wake him up, I can carry him no problem" Jack replied

"Will you?"

"Sure" Jack got out of the car and opened Rafael's door and gently removed his little brother from the vehicle. These moves caused him to stir slightly but not wake. Jack got him into bed and removed his shoes then started to his own room where he was stopped by June.

"Jack, I know this is all because you care about Rafael but please promise me you'll sleep tonight" June said

"I promise, mom" Jack said "right now all I want to do is crash"

Jack went into his room, closed his door, changed into his night clothes opened the door again then started to go to bed.

"Jack, why is your door open?" June asked

"In case Raf needs someone during the night" Jack replied

June smiled glad that her older son had taken so well to being an older brother and wondered not for the first time if Rafael really realized the lengths Jack would go to be there for him should he ask.


The next morning Charlie went up to the hospital. She had to know if it was possible that she was the match Rafael so desperately needed.


Meanwhile Taylor, Li-Na, Yessenia and Arcee, now referred to as Sadie Fitzgibbons were going to the store to find Sadie a proper wardrobe. It was going to take hours and they were prepared; well all except Arcee, who was questioning the time they were taking even before they got to the dressing rooms.

"You'll see, Sadie, it's all worth it" Li-Na commented

"Okay" Arcee replied skeptically as they gave her a few outfits to try on and show how they fit. Several of the pairs of pants later the girls had resigned themselves that the majority of the pants out there were going to need to be shortened, which the girls assured her was no big deal as Taylor was very good at it and Li-Na did it for a living. They reminded her she was their friend and they didn't mind using their talents to help her.

During this time Charlie joined them at the store

"Do Charlie what did you find out?" Taylor asked hanging back from the others so Yessenia didn't hear

"They should get the results within a day" Charlie replied

"Did you tell Yessenia what you're doing?"

"No, not until I know I can help" Charlie replied "I don't want to get her hopes up only to let her down"

"Okay" Taylor sighed as they rejoined the group, in a way she could understand why Charlie was doing; she didn't want to lead Yessenia to believe she would be the donor for Rafael only to find out she couldn't donate for whatever reason.

The next morning came and June was surprised when she got a phone call from Dr. Woods.

"We need you to bring Rafael to the hospital" Alexx said

"Why?"

"We found your baby a donor"

To Be Continued…