So it looks like the bad news has not affected my muse too badly, so I'm hoping that the updates will continue at a relatively steady pace. Let me know if there's anything you'd like to see happen. I have a pretty good idea where this is going, but I'm always happy to get suggestions. Enjoy!

Jess' POV

Jess looked at the shattered phone by the wall, then back to Becker who was busy pacing the floor behind the couch. He was talking to himself under his breath and Jess could only make out a few words.

"Are you okay?" she asked not moving from her seat on the couch. She wanted to wrap her arms around him, but she wasn't sure how he would react. When he didn't answer she inched closer to him, still not getting off the couch. He was acting just like he had the night after the bomb, like he didn't have control anymore. She was worried about him, and she was pretty sure it was written on her face. Becker didn't seem to hear her, so she stood and slowly made her way towards him. As soon as she put a hand on his shoulder he swept her up into a bone crushing hug. He hurried his face in the crook of her neck and held her flush against him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and dug her fingers into his hair. Neither of them said anything for a while, both content to just hold each other.

"It's going to be alright," she whispered. She felt his arms tighten at her words, then he pulled back to look at her.

"I need you to stay away from the ARC. Just," he said only to be interrupted by Jess vigorously shaking her head. "Listen please. Just until we figure out exactly who it is." Jess could see the pleading in his eyes, but she couldn't even consider his request.

"Becker, no." she said firmly, "I need to be there. I won't leave you with a FC that anything less than the best. And I'm the best there is," she said. Becker looked like he was going to argue so Jess kissed him. He was stiff at first, but he quickly melted into the kiss. His hands dropped to her hips, his fingers pressing into her skin, then drifted up under her shirt to feel the heat of her smooth skin. Jess gave a breathy moan as soon as his hands hit her sensitized skin. At her moan Becker gripped the back of her thighs and lifted her so she could wrap her legs around his waist. Jess gripped Becker's hair as the move fitted him tightly against her, fighting the urge to moan again. Becker walked them over to the couch, without breaking the kiss, until he could sit with Jess straddling his hips. As soon as they sat Jess rocked her hips forward bringing them closer together.

"Jess," Becker groaned. He pulled her shirt over her head and was rewarded with the sight of a lacy red bra. He groaned again and turned his attention to her neck. His hot, open mouthed kisses and nips had Jess throwing her head back and rolling her hips against his. She tugged at his shirt, desperate to have skin against skin. Becker left her neck just long enough to help Jess strip off his shirt, before returning to his earlier ministrations. He trailed his lips down the column of her throat, leaning her back to reach his target. Jess sighed as Becker's lips reached the top of her breasts. He kissed and licked his way down, pushing the cups of her bra down.

"Becker," she gasped as his lips closed around one swollen nipple. He sucked the small bud into his mouth allowing his teeth to rake against the sensitive flesh. He moved onto the other breast when he had Jess gasping and squirming in his arms.
Becker pulled Jess upright and kissed her hard, allowing his hands to drift up her thighs, pushing her skirt up around her waist. His fingers dug into her skin sending small shockwaves through her, and Becker groaned when he realized she didn't have anything on underneath the tiny skirt.

"I took them off when we got home," she whispered in his ear before sucking the lobe between her teeth. Becker groaned as she fumbled with his belt buckle and was soon sliding onto him. Jess gasped as he filled her, and soon she began to move.

Becker's POV

Jess was moving her hips in tiny mind numbing circle that were quickly stealing his brain power. Not that I really mind, he thought as she pulled him close for another kiss. When the kiss ended they were both short of breath. Becker gripped her hips, guiding her into a faster rhythm that had them bob gasping for breath, and driving them over the edge.

It was a while before Becker felt like he could move again. Jess was still sprawled across his lap her head resting on his shoulder. Her ragged breathing in his ear made him smile, his ego rising a few notches. A knock at the door had them scrambling to put their clothes to rights. Jess gave Becker a quick kiss and disappeared into the bedroom. Becker ran his hands through his hair, trying to erase the signs that Jess had been messing with it. He wasn't horrible surprised to find Connor standing on the other side of the door, a slightly worried look on his face.

"Don't shoot me," he said looking at Becker's hand.

"What?" Becker said following Connor's gaze to the gun in his hand. He was honestly surprised to see it. He didn't remember getting it out of the kitchen drawer on the way to the front door. He quickly stuck the gun on a nearby counter.

"I won't shoot you Temple," he said standing aside so the tech guy could come in. "What do you need?"

"Lester wanted me to bring this," Connor said holding up the small briefcase that Becker hadn't noticed earlier. You're slipping mate, he thought to himself as he took the case from Connor and set it on the island in the kitchen. His eyebrows went up and he glanced at Connor, when he opened the case.

"I guess Lester wanted you to be prepared," Connor said looking over the soldier's shoulder, his own eyes going wide when he saw the contents. There was a Sig Sauer P226 for every room and enough ammo to take down a small elephant. There was also a Sig Sauer P230 with a note taped to it.

"For Jess in case of emergencies only," Becker read aloud. He would have to thank Lester later for the extra fire power. "Just make sure they make it back to the armory intact."

"Has Jess ever even held a gun?" Connor asked. Becker shrugged, he'd probably end up having to give Jess some lessons.

"I have as a matter of fact," Jess said emerging from the hallway. He voice and sudden appearance made the young man jump. Jess walked over to Becker and held out her hand expectantly. It took Becker a moment to realize she was waiting for him to hand her the gun. He hesitated for a moment before checking to make sure the gun was clear, before handing it over. Jess took it and expertly checked the chamber before popping out the clip. She grabbed one of the full clips from the suitcase and loaded the gun with ease of practice. She put the safety on and looked at the two men who were staring at her with open astonishment.

"I'll just go put this in my night stand then and take a shower," she said before heading towards the guest room. "Goodnight Connor."

Becker and Connor stared after her until she disappeared down the hall. Connor leaned towards Becker without taking his eyes away from when Jess had vanished.

"Did you know she could do that?" he asked. Becker shook his head.

"No," he said. Seeing Jess handle that gun with such confidence had been seriously sexy. He shook his head, trying to absorb this new info he'd discovered about Jess. They heard the shower turn on and Becker did his best to recover from the shock.

"So I take it Lester knows about the stalker working at the ARC?" He asked Connor, trying to think of something other than joining Jess in the shower. Connor nodded.

"He wants all of us at the ARC bright and early to come up with a plan to catch him?" he said looking back at Becker.

"Do we have any idea who it is exactly?" Becker said, hiding the fact that he hoped Connor had at least narrowed it down from the hundreds of employees at the ARC.

"It could literally be anyone," Connor said shaking his head.

"And he's only going to get more violent as time goes on." Becker sighed. Connor put a supportive hand on his friend's shoulder.

"I gotta get back to Abby, but lets us know if anything happens." Becker nodded and Connor headed for the door.

Becker made sure the door was locked after Connor had made it to his car, no such thing as too careful, and went back to the suitcase in the kitchen. The guns were hidden all over the flat in a very short amount of time, all easily accessible if you knew where they were but hard to spot if you didn't. He made a mental note to show Jess where all the guns were hidden. A sly smile crossed his face as he looked in the direction of the bathroom, where Jess was currently soaking wet and conveniently naked. Finding out where she learned to use a gun is going to be a pleasurable experience, he thought as he started towards the closed door. The ringing of his home phone caught his attention before he could make it to the hallway. He frowned, worried because his mother was the only person with this number.

"This is Becker," he said hoping his mother was just calling to say hi and not have some terrible news.

"Next time I'll wait till you're in the car."