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CHAPTER FIVE
"Will someone please lock that thing before something comes through." Lester yelled out just as Matt ran towards his office carrying a case that contained one of the locking devices. He put it on the floor, opened the case and quickly keyed in the sequence. The next second the anomaly was locked. As Matt stood up, Connor arrived at his side with the dating calculator.
"When is it?" Becker asked from the doorway.
Connor looked down at the calculator and he let out a small laugh, which caused everyone looking at him to roll their eyes.
"Connor!" Lester yelled.
"Sorry. Umm, it leads to 2009."
"Unlock it!" Becker demanded.
"No!" replied Lester. "You know the rules Becker. No expeditions, no search parties, no rescues. NO EXCEPTIONS."
"James, we can bring her back. We have to at least try. It's Jess."
Everyone looked at Becker and then at Lester, waiting to see what would happen, who would give in. No one expected it to be Lester, who sighed and gave a small nod. Becker ran off to get geared up. As Abby and Connor prepared to follow him, Lester stopped them.
"No. Becker goes alone. We don't need all of you getting stuck. You two are staying." He continued as it looked like they were about to argue. When Connor gave him a pleading look, he just stared him down before walking over to his desk. He returned to the doorway just as Becker reached it and he handed him the piece of paper.
"This is the last address that I have for Jess. I know that she was still living there as at the end of March in 2009 but I don't know when she left. Her March check-in was the last one she kept."
Taking the note, Becker thanked him and then looked over at Connor and Abby. Connor gave him the thumbs up and nodded while Abby walked over to him and gave him a hug.
"Be careful and bring her home, ok."
"I'll do my best." He told her before he pulled away. He nodded to Franklin to unlock the anomaly. When it was opened, he started to walk towards it. Just before he walked through, Matt stopped him.
"For as long as it remains active, we'll open it every six hours, starting now. If you find Jess, bring her home. We'll be here waiting for you both. Go now, the 2009 team will know about the anomaly by now. You need to be gone before they get there. You can't run into yourself."
Becker looked at him, nodded gravely and checked the time on his watch. He looked at the faces of his friends and then stepped through the anomaly.
He quickly scanned the area when he stepped out on the other side, trying to get his bearings and he promptly cursed. He was only a couple of blocks from the A.R.C. He had to move, the team would be here soon. He kicked open the door of an empty store and rushed inside. He'd just closed the door when he heard a squeal of tyres and watched as two A.R.C. vehicles pulled up. He watched as Abby, Connor, Danny and Sarah piled out of one of the cars. Two other guards and himself got out of the other car. His heart missed a beat when he saw Sarah. He had cared deeply for her and to this day he still missed her. He watched as the other Becker, held onto Sarah's arm as she stumbled slightly. She looked up at his other self with a soft smile. He looked around the perimeter and was stunned to see a redhead sitting behind the wheel of a car across the road.
It was Jess and damn it, he was stuck. He wanted to just run over to her but he couldn't. It just wasn't fair. He knew that because the anomaly was locked, that the team were perplexed.
"Hey, this looks like it's been locked with my device." Connor stated as he walked up to the anomaly.
"How is that possible?" Danny asked.
"It must have something to do with a future anomaly. Probably best if we leave it alone. Obviously someone has locked it for a reason." Becker said rationally.
Danny and Sarah looked at him and nodded while Connor looked as though he wanted to investigate it more. Abby grabbed Connor and pulled him back to the car. Becker informed his men to stay on guard and he'd go back with the others. He could remember this day happening, he remembered thinking that it was weird that the anomaly had been locked. He shook his head to clear his mind. When he turned his attention back to the team he saw them all hop into one car and head off back to the A.R.C, leaving only two guards here at the anomaly. As they drove off, his attention returned to Jess. He saw her wipe away some tears and he knew that she was getting ready to leave. Glancing at the guards, he decided to go for it. Swinging open the door, he ran directly to Jess's car. He reached it just as the engine roared to life. He slammed his hands down on the bonnet and watched her through the windscreen. He saw her eyes open wide and her jaw drop. She turned as white as a sheet. She tried to drive away but he stood his ground.
"Jessica, stop. It's me." He shouted at her.
'B…B….Becker?"
"Yes Jess, it's me. I've come back for you."
He watched as Jess covered her face and shook her head. He removed his hands from the bonnet and made his way around to her door. When he reached the front wheel, Jess lowered her hands and put them on the steering wheel. Before Becker realised what she was going to do, she pulled away from the curb and took off down the street. All Becker could do was watch her leave but he knew that she'd been spooked and that she'd bolt as soon as she could. Making a quick decision, he ran back across the road towards the A.R.C vehicle, calling out to the guards to toss him the keys. The two men looked confused but they threw him the keys anyway. Jumping in behind the wheel, he started the car and drove down the street. When he reached the corner, he looked for Jess's car but it was long gone. He pulled out the piece of paper from his pocket and actually looked at the address for the first time. He wasn't sure where it was so he had to waste valuable time keying in the address into the sat nav.
Jess ran into her room and threw her bag onto the bed. She began to throw her clothes into it, not really caring what she'd grabbed. She couldn't understand what had happened. She'd been so sure that Becker had left with the others and then he'd been there, standing in front of her car, his beautiful chocolate brown eyes staring at her. She saw that he was talking but she hadn't been able to hear a word of what he'd said. She'd taken off as soon as she could. Obviously James had told him about her, something she'd have to talk to Lester about, later. For now, she had to get away. He'd be on his way here and she didn't want to be here when he arrived. Quickly grabbing some toiletries, she put them on top of her packed clothes, closed the bag and made her way to the front door. When she opened it, she was staring straight into those soulful eyes again. Stepping back, she tried to slam the door shut but he was too quick and he slammed his hand on the door to keep it open. As he held it open, he took a step inside. Jess quickly walked backwards, her eyes growing wider by the second as her heart started to beat faster. She could still recognise how handsome he was and how he could still steal her breath. Once he was through the door, he closed it behind him.
Jess didn't let him talk first; she went on the offensive straight away.
"Did Lester tell you about me? About where I lived?"
"Well, yes, he did. But Jess…"
"No, I don't care. You were never meant to know. We aren't supposed to meet for another year and a half. My God, Cutter only just died a month ago. I can't face dealing with you at the moment. My heart is already raw, seeing you, being within touching distance is killing me. How much am I supposed to bear? Please leave Becker and forget you ever saw me. When we meet again, and we will, treat it like the first time. Show me now, the man I know you to be. I promise that one day you will understand."
"But Jess….."
"Becker, please. This is so much harder than you know. It hurts Becker. I can't be with you here and not be with you but that is how it has to be. You need to live your life. You and Sarah." She stopped and took a deep breath before she closed her eyes and continued softly. "For me Becker, please leave."
She kept her eyes closed and when she heard him moving, she let out the breath that she had been holding. He was going and her heart broke even more. She'd lost him once and here she was telling him to leave her again. How many times did she have to lose him? Just when she felt her heart start to return to normal, she let out a scream as a pair of arms wrapped around her waist causing her eyes to fly open. Sure enough, Becker was standing in front of her. When she opened her mouth to speak he covered it with his hand.
"Can I take it from that little speech that you care about me?" He asked, raising his eyebrows. All Jess could do was nod. Becker smiled and replaced his hand with his lips. The kiss was tender and loving. Jess's eyes filled with tears. When he pulled back, Becker looked at Jess and gently wiped her tears away. He then leant his forehead against hers and took a deep breath before he spoke again.
"It's me Jess. It's really me."
Jess looked at him in confusion. "What do you mean?"
"I came back for you Jessica. It's me. We met a year and a half ago. You captured my attention that very first day and my heart not much later. You confuse the hell out of me but without you, my life was empty and desolate."
"Becker, are you saying? No, it's not possible. No-one goes through an anomaly. It's your rule and Lester would never have allowed it."
"Jess, it's me. I promise. You made fun of me not long after we first met. I was reading Matt's file at the time. Um, Matt shot me with an E.M.D. to prove a point. I bought you chocolate, but not with orange because you think that that is weird…."
Jess stopped him by throwing her arms around his neck and kissing him passionately.
He promptly wrapped his arms around her waist and returned the kiss enthusiastically. As their passion mounted, Jess broke the kiss and lead him to her bedroom. Their hands kept moving the entire time, undoing buttons and zippers so that by the time they reached her bedroom they were dressed only in their underwear. Their breathing was heavy and they were staring into each others eyes, silently asking for the ok to continue.
Jess nodded her head and took Becker's hand before lying on the bed and pulling him down after her. He lay gently across her and returned his lips to hers, drinking her in like a man who had been dying of thirst getting his first drink in years. When he'd had his fill of her lips, he let his lips trail down her neck and he nibbled on her pulse point eliciting a moan from her. His hand moved up from where it had been resting on her hip to cup her breast which he then squeezed once before trailing his hand around and unclasping her bra. He lowered the straps and kissed each shoulder before flinging the bra across the room.
He let his eyes feast on her before lowering his head and taking one of her breasts into his mouth. He suckled on one and then the other, rolling her nipples and not letting go until she was writhing beneath him. Only then did he move lower, trailing kisses down her body. She twisted her fingers in his hair and tried to guide him but he was having nothing to do with it. He knew what he was doing and wouldn't be swayed. He kissed her hip bone before moving to her inner thigh. He let his hand skim the top of her knickers before dipping his fingers below the waistband and lowering them. She lifted her bottom off the bed to make it easier for him. He then blew on her clitoris before fastening his mouth over it and sucking. He felt her fingers clench in his hair as her moans grew louder and louder. Becker ran his hand up her leg and he placed his fingers at her entrance, playing with her lips. He then slowly inserted a finger and felt her clench her muscles around it immediately, making him moan and insert another finger. He then slowly removed them and then pushed them in again and again, faster and faster, all the time tonguing her clit. He soon felt her contract around his fingers again as she orgasmed. Her fingers nearly ripped his hair out but he didn't feel a thing. He didn't move and he lapped up all of her juices, moving his fingers gently inside of her, fanning the fires of her desire once more.
Jess couldn't believe that she was already aching for him again. She had never climaxed that quickly before and now she wanted all of him. She needed to feel him inside of her, filling her, fucking her.
"Please Hilary, make love to me." She begged and Becker smiled and he kicked off his boxers and then he inched his body up hers, kissing her along the way. When his lips met hers, he kissed her passionately as he positioned himself. He asked her if she was sure. She answered him by lifting her legs up and wrapping them around his hips. He didn't need to be told again and he rocked forward, entering her in one swift move. Once he was fully sheathed in her, he held still, letting Jess get accustomed to him but she didn't want to wait and started to rock her hips as well, causing him to moan at the friction. Looking into her eyes, he pulled himself out until only the head of his penis was still in her and then he slammed back into her. Jess moaned and arched her back, trying to get more of him, urging him on.
She ran her nails up and down his back, scratching him, marking him as hers. Becker continued thrusting and Jess met each thrust with a moan. Becker lowered his head and kissed her neck savagely wanting to mark her as well. When she whimpered softly, he paused and looked at her worriedly.
"I'm sorry Jessica." He whispered.
"It's fine, please don't stop. Don't ever stop." She replied.
"That's going to leave a mark." He said, gently touching her neck when he had sucked her skin as he started to rock his hips again.
"I don't care." She moaned. "It means I'm yours and that's all I ever wanted."
He was moved by her answer and he gently kissed the spot as he picked up speed, concentrating on bringing Jess to another climax before he lost control of himself. He knew that she was close, her moans were getting louder and she was gripping tightly to the sheets. Just as Becker was about to go over the edge himself, he felt Jess's muscles contract around him, arch her back and scream out his name in release. Becker's mind went blank as he felt his release fill Jess. When he'd emptied himself into her, he collapsed onto Jess, breathing heavily. He didn't stay there for long; he wrapped his arms around her and rolled over, whilst he stayed inside of her, so that she was lying on top of him. She lifted her head and looked at him.
"I can't believe that you're here. You came back for me. Why?"
"Simple. I couldn't live without you. I love you Jessica Parker, without you, I was lost."
"Oh Hilary, I love you too." She said, kissing him.
"Ummm, Jess." He said as she pulled away from the kiss. "About my first name, can you not tell anyone? It's a family name and I'm proud of it but I know what Matt is like and I'd never hear the end of it."
"Oh Becker, of course. I'll only use it when we're alone."
He smiled and kissed her passionately but Jess suddenly pulled back, an appalled look on her face.
"Oh My God, you're stuck her now as well."
Becker looked at his watch and shook his head. He explained about the anomaly and told her that it would be unlocked in three and a half hours. He asked her what she wanted to do to fill in the time and she answered him by pushing him down and pulling herself free of him. She then trailed kisses down his body. She intended to pleasure him as he had done to her earlier.
When she reached his penis, it had gotten hard again so she licked up one side and down the other before placing her mouth over the head and licked the pre-cum that was dribbling out. Becker moaned as she began to suck and lower her head, taking more of him into her mouth. Becker had to resist the urge to thrust. Jess's mouth was warm and eager and she was bringing him closer and closer to the edge with every suck and lick. He knew that he was about to blow.
"Oh God Jess, pull off sweetheart. I'm about to come."
Jess just shook her head and kept the suction going. She actually started to suck harder, causing Becker to white out. Jess swallowed it all and when Becker recovered, he found Jess smiling down at him. To say that he was surprised would be an understatement. How did someone so young…
"Jess, you didn't have to."
"I wanted to. You were my first and you tasted wonderful."
Becker actually blushed at that and pulled Jess towards him, nestling her against his chest. He gently stroked her hair and they lay together in silence. Content in each others arms. Jess had never been happier. She had the man she loved and they were going to go home. Somehow things were going to work out.
The next thing Jess knew, Becker was gently shaking her awake. They had both fallen asleep. He was telling her that Connor would be unlocking the anomaly in an hour. Reluctantly, they got out of bed and had quick showers, separately because they didn't trust each other in the shower together. They took Jess's car as it was less conspicuous than the A.R.C vehicle. However when they arrived at the anomaly site twenty minutes later, Becker cursed. Not only were the original guards still there but so was the team. The whole team, including the other Becker.
"What are we going to do?" Jess asked.
"I don't know but we only have ten minutes to figure it out. Any ideas?" He looked at Jess.
Suddenly Jess's eyes lit up and she nodded. Pulling out her phone, she started typing. When she'd finished, Becker asked her what she had just done. In response, she pointed out the window. Becker turned his head and he saw Abby and Connor approaching the car.
"Jess this is crazy. They'll freak out when they see me."
"Trust me, once I explain, they'll help us."
Becker just looked at her and shrugged his shoulders. He then watched Abby and Connor as they got closer to the car. He knew the instant that they saw him. Their faces took on identical looks of confusion. Their gazes wavered between him and the other Becker but they continued walking. When they reached the car, Jess wound down the window and smiled at them.
"Hi guys, we need your help."
"What is going on Jess? How can there be two Beckers?"
"Abby, Connor, this is my Becker. He came back for me."
Abby looked at them and smiled.
"That explains the guard's story about Becker taking the other vehicle when he was with us back at the A.R.C." Connor said to no one in particular
"Sorry about that. The car is at Jess's place. Here are the keys." Becker said apologetically.
"The anomaly is going to be unlocked in…" she looked at her watch, "five minutes and we need to go through but we can't have your Becker see us. Can you distract him?"
Connor nodded and told them that it wouldn't be a problem. Telling them to be ready, he headed off to the closest A.R.C. vehicle. Jess and Becker got out of the car and made their way towards the anomaly, using other cars as shields. When they were close enough to touch it, Abby signalled Connor who called out to Becker to come over and look at something. Becker jogged over to him. The other three watched as Connor started talking to him and pointing something out on the mobile detector. It was at that moment that the anomaly unlocked. Grabbing Jess's hand, Becker told her it was time to go. She hesitated long enough to give Abby a hug, telling her to never give up hope. She would find her way home. Abby looked at her quizzically and then told her to go. She ran alongside Becker, clasping his hand in hers. As they went through the anomaly, she turned around and saw the other Becker start to chase them.
"Lock it, quickly." She shouted when she'd stepped through the other side. Connor quickly followed her order. She and Becker stood there, holding hands, staring at the locked anomaly. Slowly Jess turned to Becker and kissed him soundly, not caring who saw.
"Thank you for bringing me home."
"You are very welcome and now I know who I saw running through that anomaly." He looked over at Abby and Connor. "Why didn't you tell me?"
"Up until this very second, we had no idea either." Replied Connor.
"Anyway, it was your life to live and your love to find." Abby added.
Becker laughed and swooped Jess into a hug before kissing her, declaring his love of this woman to everyone in the A.R.C.
Lester stood to the side and tried to hide his smile. It wouldn't do to let them see that side of him. He'd worked so hard to maintain his distance but most of the time he failed. Stepping forward he cleared his throat and put on his mask.
"Well. Isn't this going to be an interesting de-brief?"