The whole table got up and walked over to the bar on the other side of the club. They were strange – to say the least. There was something not right about them – besides the fact that they were drug dealers. Alex started to feel even more uneasy about the whole thing. He just knew it'd turn out to be a disaster like all of his other assignments had.

"Alex?"

"Huh? Sorry, I spaced out."

"Are you okay?"

Alex shrugged. "I just don't feel right."

"You don't have to do this. I'll go alone. I've done it before."

"No, I'm not letting you go alone."

"What else is bothering you?"

"Nothing," Alex lied. "I'm fine."

Really, he was afraid. Once again his life was going to be put in a dangerous position. Not only would his life be on the line but so would Camryn's. Alex didn't have the gut to tell Camryn that he was afraid.

"Alex, please tell me."

"It's nothing, really."

"Please don't lie to me," Camryn pleaded.

Finally, Alex looked his girlfriend in the eye. Those mystical gray eyes captured his heart. Alex had to tell her. He loved her so much.

"I'm afraid," Alex sighed reluctantly.

"Of what?"

"This mission, the outcome, our future, everything. I'm afraid that we won't come out of this alive. I'm especially afraid for your safety."

"What kept you from telling me this?"

Alex sighed again. "I didn't want you to know that I'm scared."

"You idiot…" Camryn took Alex's face in her hands and kissed him. "I'm scared too. It's just natural."

"Yeah, I guess."

"So, do you want to dance again? It'll take your mind off the assignment."

Alex smiled. "Yeah."

Alex and Camryn danced until the night grew old and their feet were sore. Alex had never had such an amazing time in his life. He wanted the night to last forever.

"Come on, Cam, one more dance," he urged.

"No," Camryn protested. "I'm tired. Maybe another time. There are plenty of night clubs in L.A."

"Okay."

They picked up the jackets and went back out the car. They climbed in and headed home. As the two were driving toward Alex's house to drop him off, suddenly, tires screamed. Headlights flashed wildly. Camryn screamed and slammed on the brakes. Too late. CRASH!!!! Glass broke and metal crumpled. An airbag exploded into Alex's face. Alex threw the car door open, unbuckled his seatbelt, and scrambled out of the totaled car.

"Cam! Cam, are you okay?!" Alex called into the car.

No answer.

"Cam! Can you hear me?!"

"I'm okay," Camryn answered. Her side of the car was so messed up that she couldn't open the door. She climbed into the backseat and got out of the car. Immediately, her arms flew around Alex.

"Are you okay?" she asked him.

"Yeah, I'm fine. How about you?"

"A little bruised, scared as hell, but yeah, I'm okay."

Alex held Camryn close. He was never going to let her go. He was still breathing hard, and his heart was still racing. Camryn pulled herself out of Alex's arms and began pulling him down the street.

"Cam, where are we going?"

"We have to get out of here now. I'll explain in a minute."

The two of them ran from the crash scene. Once they were at a safe distance, they slowed to a walk.

"That crash wasn't an accident. It was definitely planned out," Camryn said, trying to catch her breath.

"How do you know?"

"My car is totaled, but both of us came out unharmed."

"It might be a coincidence."

"No, it's not. It had to be planned."

"If this was planned, why didn't the person kill us?"

"I don't know. Maybe it's a warning."

Alex flagged a cab, and he and Camryn headed to her apartment. Once they were inside the apartment, they went into Camryn's room.

"Oh my God, I can't believe this," Camryn fumed as she paced around the room. While she did so, Alex called MI6 and notified them of the crash. Once Alex hung up, he grabbed Camryn by her shoulders and sat her on the bed.

"Cam, relax. Everything's going to be fine."

"You're right. I'm overreacting."

"You just need some sleep," Alex said then kissed her forehead. "When is Mrs. Jones coming home?"

"I don't know."

"Okay. I'm going to stay here until she gets home. If that crash really was planned, I don't want to leave you alone."

Alex kissed his girlfriend goodnight and went out to the living room. He sat down on the couch and just then realized how tired he was. He stretched and yawned. Then the last thing Alex remembered was Camryn's living room blurring in his mind.