AN: Chapter Three is here! Not a terrible wait, right guys? Twenty days? Better than four months. O.o

Where'd we leave off? Oh, right, somebody is in the lab! Some people guessed who it was right, but I'm not going to give it away just yet. :P You'll all just have to keep reading to find out. XD

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Special thanks to musicdreams31 for editing this chapter, and pretty much all the other ones! XD

Disclaimer: I do not own Lab Rats.

"Let me try something," I said, pushing myself in front of Chase so I could reach the keyboard. "I'll use my speed to type as fast I can."

"Good idea. Type everything I say." I nodded and Chase started relaying a ton of letters and numbers that I needed to type. He spoke fast, but I could keep up with him.

It only took about two minutes for me to have everything typed out. Once a window popped up saying "Block Decrypted" I finally stopped typing.

"Yes!" he exclaimed, quickly telling the computer to save the files onto the flash drive. "We did it!" Chase and I hugged before he jumped away suddenly.

"I hear them. They're leaving right now! We need to hide!" he whispered.

"Got it," I said before grabbing his arm and the flash drive and super speeding into the maze-like hallway. I finally stopped in Chase's old room.

"Shh, I hear them talking," he said. I tried to not breath in fear they would be able to hear it, even though I knew that wouldn't be possible. I was just that paranoid.

Chase and I hid in the corner behind the door, crouching down close together on the ground. If they did happen to wander into this room, the probability of them searching thoroughly for us was low. They wouldn't be able to see us behind the huge door.

They were close enough that I could hear them talking too. Chase had his arm wrapped around my waist to make me feel more protected, which actually did help. The closer they got, the tighter Chase held me next to him. I would've thought it was cute if we weren't hiding for our lives.

Their footsteps were audible as well, the squeaky sounds of rubber boots on tile made me cringe. But I remained silent so I could listen in on their conversation.

"I swear I heard something."

"Unless you let someone follow us up here, it's probably just a filthy rat. I trust that you correctly followed the procedure and did not leave a trace that could lead anyone here. Or should I be concerned?"

"No sir. You're right. It was probably just a couple of rats. My mistake."

"You never learn. Admitting your mistakes is as bad as making them in the first place. Don't make them and there will be no need for apologies."

"Yes sir."

"Get a move on. Our work here is done. Time to get back and review our findings."

The two began to walk away and I let out a sigh in relief. However, the relaxation was short lived because when I turned to Chase he had an unreadable expression on his face.

"They're planning something. I don't know why or who they are exactly, but there's no way this will end in a good way."

I had dropped Chase off at the shelter after we left the lab. He only grabbed a few necessities and shoved them in his duffle bag before we took off, speeding through the woods to avoid being seen by the public. He hadn't really said anything before we left or while I was running, but I didn't blame him. This was terrifying.

There was someone out there who wanted Douglas's secret files. That someone almost caught us. That someone wasn't working alone.

I took a deep breath as I ran up our driveway. Today was so long and tiring, I just wanted to curl up in my bed and watch YouTube for the rest of the night. Or sleep. Anything really, as long as it didn't involve moving.

I pushed the front door open with a sigh before walking into my family sitting on the tan couch in the living room. Their heads all snapped in my direction when they heard the door creak open. Dad was the first to jump up.

"Where have you been? We were worried sick about you again!"

I looked from Mom to Dad to my brothers. They all looked so disappointed and scared. Or betrayed.

"You said you'd be at the mall for a few hours today. You lied right to my face."

"Wha-no I didn't! I was at the mall!" That was partially true. I was there for breakfast before Chase and I left for Welkerville. "Besides, what makes you think I wasn't there?"

Dad sighed. "That's not important. The point is-"

"No, it is. How did you know I wasn't at the mall?" I demanded. I wasn't even going to try and hide it at that point. I caught a glimpse of Adam and Leo. They both were looking down at the carpet guiltily. Of course.

"You sent the boys to watch after me, didn't you? After you said you wouldn't?"

"Bree, I-"

"You called me a liar, but you lied to my face, too. Why didn't you trust me enough to let me spend the day alone? Or any amount of time alone for that matter!"

"It's not because I don't trust you! I do! It's other people I don't trust!" Dad said sternly. He could not have made it more obvious that he was talking about Chase. "Were you with anybody?"

I kept my mouth sealed tight. Mentioning my secret date with Chase would make this worse.

"Please tell me you were not with that boy you claimed rescued you."

I continued to look at the floor, hoping he wouldn't press or notice he was right. He heaved a big sigh and I saw him drag his hand through his messy hair.

"Fine. Don't tell me. But I don't want to even consider the possibility of you socializing with that criminal. If I ever find out you are hanging out with him-"

"Donald, I think that's quite enough," Mom cut in, placing a hand on his shoulder to settle his nerves. He took a deep breath through his nose and closed his eyes. Thank goodness for Mom's ability to calm people with a simple gesture.

"Nonetheless, you've obviously proved to me that you are not reliable," Dad continued

"Excuse me?" I said, confused as to where the conversation was headed.

"You missed training today, Bree. You let me and your brothers down. After we realized you wouldn't show up for training, I sent Adam and Leo to the mall to look for you. They searched every store, and found no trace of you. I had trusted you, and I think that was the problem."

"No . . ." I sighed. I completely forgot about training! I was too caught up in Chase and the intruders in the Lab! How could I forget! I'd been waiting to train with Adam and Leo since I was little! I just blew my one chance to train with them.

I directed my attention to Adam and Leo. They both looked away from me. Adam even shook his head the tiniest bit. I didn't think I was gone all day! It was almost ten-thirty when I left for the mall! And training didn't start until three o'clock! I looked to the clock in the kitchen. Four-thirty.

"I am so sorry," I muttered. Adam looked up, but barely acknowledged me. "It was a stupid mistake. I didn't know how much time had past. Will you forgive me?"

Leo looked up at me and nodded. Adam did the same, except he looked back down again. At least this was some progress.

"So . . . can I try training with you all again sometime?"

Dad shook his head. "I don't think that's a good idea, Bree. We can't rely on you as of now. Maybe down the road you'll regain our trust and you can train, but I don't think you're ready for the responsibility."

I couldn't believe him. It wasn't fair! I had no way of knowing how long I was out! I didn't have my phone and I don't wear watches.

I tried explaining this to him, but he didn't listen to my excuses. He left the family room shortly after, most likely to busy himself with work in the lab.

Mom stood up and gave me a quick hug. In my ear, she whispered, "It'll all be okay sweetie. Don't worry about them. They're just worried about you is all."

I nodded into her shoulder, my eyes beginning to water. I wish I could go back in time to before I agreed to visit Douglas's lab. Then I wouldn't be burdened with the guilt of forgetting about training or the frightening thought of someone snooping around the "bionic business". It would've all be easier that way.

I walked up the stairs, ready to flop down on my bed and rest. It wouldn't be easy to sleep with all the thoughts racing around my mind, but at least I wouldn't have to stand anymore.

I was about to close my door behind me before I heard clambering footsteps climbing up the staircase. I stepped back into the hall just as Leo rounded to corner of the hallway.

"Bree . . . here," he said, slightly out of breath. He held out a small metal object to me. I took it from his hands and inspected it. "Dad was super busy with other stuff, and we knew he was going to try and put a tracking device in the chip, so I made this for you."

I powered on the phone and the screen lit up with the team symbol: Three red interlocking rings. I had a huge grin on my face as I looked Leo in the eye. "You made this from scratch? For me?"

"Yeah, well I thought . . ." he paused, trying to come up with the right words as he looked at the ground. "I just thought things had been tough and you needed something to cheer you up."

I stepped forward and hugged him. He was almost as tall as me, and I was wearing heels. It was scary how fast little siblings grow, mentally, emotionally and physically. He used to be so much shorter and he didn't used to interpret emotions well, but look how far he's come. I wish I could've been a bigger part of that. I couldn't keep blaming Dad for everything.

"Thank you," I said, holding him close.

"Of course. Love you. Bree." He backed away from our hug and turned to leave.

"Wait!" I called. He stopped right before he stepped behind the wall and turned to face me again. "Can you tell Adam that I'm really sorry? I don't think he genuinely forgave me down there, and I don't want him to be mad at me anymore."

"Yeah, I will. Don't worry. He knows it was just a mistake."

I nodded, my body feeling a bit numb with guilt. I loathed feeling guilty. I was the worst feeling in the world. It made me feel like everything in the world was my fault, even for the littlest things.

"See ya, Bree," Leo said before disappearing down the stairs.

"Bye," I said loud enough for him to hear from the first floor. I looked at my phone again. It was now completely powered on, and the lock screen was a family picture of all of us. Adam, Leo, Dad, Mom, and I. All happy and smiling.

It was taken in the living room with all of us sitting on the couch. I remember taking forever to get it perfect with the timer. Someone was always unhappy with how they looked. And by someone, I mean Dad. He kept saying the angle was "unflattering" and begged for retakes.

I smiled at the memory and closed my bedroom door. Would my family ever be like this again?

AN: I don't think I actually have much to say this time! Wow, that's a first.

Really the only reason this chapter is out today and not on Sunday is because I had to stay home sick. My mom thought I caught a virus and was paranoid about me spreading it to everyone at school, even though I was completely healthy. Normally I wouldn't complain about being able to sleep all day (which I did XD), but I had a big history test and a final in Current Issues today, so yeah. -_-

But, Truth, Dare, or Scare will be posted on SATURDAY! Whoo! I'm so excited for you to read it! It's gonna be awesome!

Until next time . . .

PEACE OUT PICKLES!