Lexi woke up. She was laying in her bed covered by a blanket. How she got there? Last moment she had remembered was holding Peebee on the floor and watching her sleep. She slowly moved into sitting position and looked around. Sara was still there too, sleeping on a med-bay bed, covered by another blanket. Only person missing was Peebee.

Lexi got up from the bed and walked towards Sara. She was barefoot and the floor sent chills in her spin. She looked at Sara and smiled. She looked so peaceful. She was worried about Peebee too.

Last night, Sara was silently watching both women in embrace. Lexi was staring back at Sara, exchanging long minutes of silent messages using just facial mimicry. She longed to call her to hug them both and help them warm under her human soft skin. That thought seemed crazy at first and it seemed crazy now, but then, she felt like the trio they formed was the inner circle of a family, something connected by the touch of their skins they shared between each other. Lexi was sure she would look after everyone on the ship the same, but there was something special joining all of them somehow. As crazy as it was. Yes, as crazy as it could be…

She stretched her fingers and touched Sara's face gently. The woman just moved towards the warmth coming from Lexi's hand and nodded. It was nearly a kitten like sound. Her heart was filled with happiness and peace watching her love searching for her touch even in her sleep. For a moment, she completely forgot about the world around.

"Adorable…" She heard a quiet giggle coming from the door. Lexi woke up from her dream and turned to see Peebee holding two cups of tea and smiling. Lexi moved her hand quickly back and looked embarrassed.

"I…. good morning, Peebee… You.." She was silenced by gesture.

"Come to the kitchen, doc. Let the cutie sleep." Her voice sounded relaxed and healed. Like nothing happened before, no Kalinda, no breakdown… Nothing. It made Lexi happy. She picked some slippers and followed Peebee to the kitchen. The cups were already on the table and Peebee was searching for some cookies in the cabinet.

"I swear, I'll kick that old dino for hiding all the…. Argh…" Cookies were disappearing fast and Drack was hiding the last packages of cookies in his own cabinet. Lexi sat on the sofa near the small table and was watching Peebee moving in her fast drugged hamster manner.

"You look good today, Peebee." Said Lexi and moved her cup towards her. Peebee nearly sticked her nose inside the cabinet.

"No reason to get fussy, doc… YES!" She found some box hidden behind cans and retrieved it like a long lost artefact. She immediately opened the box and put some cookies on a plate. She proudly put her fresh salvage on the table.

"Tadaaaa!" Said Peebee and Lexi was near to laugh. Had somebody abducted Peebee and brainwashed her memory? Peebee immediately took one of the cookies and filled her mouth with it.

"Maybe you should be the Pathfinder." Said Lexi and smiled.

"Nah… too boring. Too many people doing it now. Been there, done that... Remember?" Said Peebee enjoying her cookie.

"Does it apply to yesterday, as well?" Asked Lexi and took a cookie too.

"Don't psychoanalyse people in the morning, doc. Rule number one to have more friends." Said Peebee seriously and then relaxed her back on the sofa seat.

"I'm sorry. Professional deformation. Still doesn't change that you are avoiding the question." Lexi was already used to Peebee jokes too well to get offended.

"Yeah, yeah. You've scored, doc." Peebee was staring at the ceiling, holding her tea cup in one hand.

"But… Well…. Just stay with that I'm better. I'm not a whiner and hate to be one. Things like this, just happens and surely will not repeat. I hope…" She sighted. Lexi was listening.

"I don't want to feel that vulnerable again... Never… Got me, doc? Just. It feels too complicated." She still could not look at Lexi.

"I understand. I'm just happy to see you feeling better. You know you can always come and talk to me, right?" Said Lexi still scanning her with her eyes.

"I know…" Said Peebee in a very quiet and low tone. "Yesterday…. Thank you." There was a pause for a minute before Peebee continued.

"I just hoped Sara would not see me this way… It's already hard for me you know about this… I'm not used to share anything about myself with anyone." Finally, she looked at her. Their eyes met.

"She is worried about you. When you find courage, just go and talk to her." Lexi smiled.

"Yeah… right… I know. I will. Not now, though." She paused then a smirk appeared on her lips. "Buuuuuuut, I'll always send a message to you first, ok?"

"Why?" Lexi looked puzzled.

"To not interrupt something…. Hm, naked. Unless you too want to add some spice in sex and so, but… just to keep things civil." The colour Lexi's face had was exchange of many dark shades of blue. She was completely speechless and just staring at Peebee.

"Just promise me one think, doc…" Peebee's eyes were suddenly kind and warm.

"Ahm... yes… of course… what is it?" Lexi was still trying to find stability within herself.

"Take a good care of her… at least the way you did care for me these few days." Peebee touched Lexi's hand and they both strengthened their grip on each other's fingers.

"That's a promise, Peebee." Said Lexi and smiled. There was a hearing awaiting her today, but Peebee's condition and her words filled her with strength to fight.

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Sara was sitting in front of her computer. Still half asleep with hair stretched in different directions she was staring on the screen listening to the recording of Lexi's conversation with Harry. It was SAM who notified her that Lexi was using her computer. Not saying the reason or explaining why it was important, SAM just highlighted that it needed the Pathfinder's attention. When she was listening, she understood.

Nor Lexi nor Peebee was there anymore when she woke up. But she would never have thought that Lexi were on her way to an official hearing about their previous relationship and Sara's breakdown. Her hands were shaking with fear and anger. Fear of losing Lexi there and at the same time anger with her for not telling her about the problem. Especially, when Lexi was the one notifying the Initiative about the issue. Her cause was noble, to sacrifice herself for Sara and Peebee, but it was stupid at the same time. How could she? And… How could the Initiative dare to question one of her crew? Sara should be the one to sit there and listen to their bullshit.

"SAM, when is the hearing starting?" Asked Sara and stood up to change her dress.

Already, Pathfinder.

"FUCK…. SAM, cancel all the meetings planned for today. I need to go there!" She moved faster than light and started to search for a clean shirt and underwear.

That's not advisable, Sara. You were not invited to the hearing. I recommend to wait.

"This is not for discussion, SAM. This is an order!" Said she annoyed. Why SAM showed her this when suddenly he was expecting her to sit and wait?

As you wish, Pathfinder. Said the virtual voice. Sara had a feeling that a light electronic impulse pinned her brain. As if SAM was angry with her too. Or hurt? That did not matter. She was ready to blow up Tann's ass if he touches his crew. She was tired of the suspicion following her since start. For 14 months, they were not capable of anything. And now, she could manage alliances, started colonies within quarter of the period… and she still needed to deal with their hierarchical tree of power. Enough was enough.