Authors' Notes: Well we've come to the end of this part. And there will be a small break between this part and the next since we're still working on it, so just be patient and the new story will be up soon. :)

Hannibal regarded the both of them calmly and coldly, almost cruel. "I expect crazy antics from Murdock. I expect wild bravado from B.A. I don't expect it from you, Captain, and if you ever do so again - " here he looked at Face for the full lesson - "we will not come after you. I will not allow my team to chase you into danger unless you are acting with us, and we are a team. You will be going alone, and you will never see us again. Is. That. Clear."

Charissa actually visibly winced in that moment. She took a step away from Face and stood in perfect attention her eyes looking straight at the Colonel as he spoke, looking away would not be wise she figured as he continued to lay into her. She felt her eyes begin to sting with tears but held them at bay; she had really done it this time. Her shoulders sagged a little as she stood there and took what she knew she deserved and waited patiently for more.

"IS THAT CLEAR?" It was a yell, an angry bark, the first time Hannibal had ever let his temper get away with him since they'd left the army.

"Yes, Sir." She stated soundly and gave him a proper salute before returning to the attention stance once more, her only movement being the rise and fall of chest as she breathed. It hurt, it really did… she hadn't hurt like this in a very long time and her head was ringing now as her slight headache began to grow worse. She really hated being slammed back into walls she decided and then getting yelled at afterwards. She set her jaw tight, bit her tongue and everything she could think of to keep from showing the emotion she was feeling.

Hannibal took in a deep breath, letting it out with a slight shudder. "Good." he continued. "Then we can go on. Face, go home. When Murdock comes back, he's going to fly you home, Sosa."

She still didn't move, training instilled in her to stay at attention until she was formally dismissed by her superior. She didn't like it, but that was how it was. She didn't even glance at Face as he was told to go, she didn't dare. She kept her eyes straight ahead on her superior officer until told otherwise.

B.A. returned in that moment and came in on the tail end of everything and even winced a little himself as he walked into the area they were all in, "Let's go Faceman." He nodded towards the doors as if to say let it go and walk away.

Face nodded quickly and headed out with him. Hannibal and Sosa remained almost frozen in place until Murdock walked in, tentative.

"Murdock. Take her home. To her apartment. Dismissed!" he barked, before rounding on his heel and walking out.

She moved then, gathered her things she had there at the Center and followed Murdock out. She kept her emotions in check still… she wouldn't cry and by the time she would be alone to do so the need would be gone. She had never cried after being yelled at by a superior and she wasn't about to start now. She also knew she was going to have to really watch herself no matter what and even though it was tempting to just hide in D.C. for a while she knew she couldn't and that it wouldn't set well with Hannibal if she did, it would show weakness and it would show him she couldn't behave and do as told. She remained silent for the most part even with Murdock, nodding yes or no when he asked her any questions.

"Come on." he led her to an airstrip he was using. It was quiet at night, and nobody was flying out on Halloween. He chose a small plane that was in a disused hangar for now, doing a brief check before helping Sosa get on. He remained almost as quiet as she.

While they were in the air, he watched the night sky around them. "You know," he said quietly, "the bossman thinks of you as a daughter. That's why he's so scared for you. He looks at us like his team, sure, but we're also...kinda like his kids. He'd kill for us."

She didn't get the same impression as Murdock did concerning herself and Hannibal, but she nodded slowly, "I know. And I knew I screwed up about five minutes after I walked out of the Center." She admitted. She relaxed a little and sat back watching the night sky, "And I am sorry for worrying all of you." And then she kind of smiled, "Though I thought it was pretty funny that Hannibal didn't let Face say anything to me." She mused slightly.

"Naw, the bossman was just worried that Face was gonna say something to spoil his angry mood and make him laugh. Face has always been able to do that." Murdock grinned back.

"Aah." She nodded slowly, "I thought you did that more often?" She was feeling a little easier now and relaxed, Murdock seemed to have that affect, "Or maybe Hannibal figured I didn't need to hear it all again." She offered, liking that much better, "But from now on I figuratively speaking need to leave the badge and D.O.D. attitude at home unless the Boss says otherwise." She stated looking out and seeing what was home in theory come into view, it made her sigh sadly.

"We just need to work as a team, that's all." Murdock patted her on the shoulder before returning his hands to the landing gear, the bright city lights coming up in the window, like fireflies in the night. "It's midnight, Cinderella. Time to go home from the ball."

~SOUND TRACK~

Monsters- Hurricane Bells

World on Fire- Sarah McLachlan

Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out of- U2

The end... for now.

Drowsy and I hope you all have a wonderful, fun and spooky Halloween!