AN: Now we see the fallout from last chapter, and also Jennifer and James have a little surprise coming their way. R&R faithful reader.

Chapter Eight: A Surprise for All

As Jennifer and James arrived at U.N. headquarters, they had an very uncomfortable feeling grow between them. After the kiss, things grew a little more awkward between them. Needless to say, out of all the places in the world, this is not the best place for a romance, not in a hostile theater of military conflict. They knew that they had to keep their feelings for each other under control for a little while. That was going to be really hard, seeing as how they were partners in this whole theater.

As they entered Major Howard's office, a very quiet and somber mood fell over the whole room.

"Glad you two are here." Major Howard said in a gruff voice. "We have a sort of situation on our hands. See, we have news that a major breakout in a U.N. prison that happened about 5 hours ago."

"Who broke out?" Jennifer asked. James braced himself and sat back, he already knew who had broke out of that prison. They weren't here for a friendly visit, of course.

"Choi Song." Major Howard said. Jennifer seemed somewhat surprised at this information. James wasn't of course.

"Okay, here's what is going down." James said. "Song still had a presence in this theater, not a big one mind you, but enough of a presence to influence outside help and to prove that he still a big threat. That's where Von Schrader comes in. In exchange for helping him break out of his prison, Song gives Von Schrader troops and weapons."

"We still don't have an idea where either is hiding though." Major Howard. "Chances are, both of them is hiding together in some hole. Until we have any idea where they are, we are not going to send each of you outside this station, considering the history you have with those two. Dismissed."

"Yes sir." James said.

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Hours have passed since the news that Song was on the loose, again. James had fallen asleep in the room that he had shared with Jennifer. When he woke up, he found that she was gone, probably to the gun range downstairs. James went down there to look for her, and found her there, practicing shooting. Knowing that it would be a bad idea to surprise her, he decided to calmly approach her. As soon as he did...

"Damn it!" Jennifer moaned, grabbing her right shoulder.

"What's wrong?" James asked, running to her, looking concerned.

"I think that I separated my shoulder." Jennifer said, gasping in pain. James knew what to do. He grabbed Jennifer's hand and looked directly into her eyes.

"Alright, I am going to pop your shoulder back into place." James said calmly. "This is going to hurt a little bit okay?"

"Okay?" Jennifer said, still in pain.

James nodded, and with a sharp tug of Jennifer's arm, he popped her shoulder into place. Jennifer was about to pass out from the pain. Then, out of nowhere Jennifer was pulled into a hug by James. She felt a deep blush creep into her face. He felt...warm, and comfortable. Jennifer placed her head on her shoulder.

"Jennifer." James said. Jennifer snapped back to reality, and soon realized what she was doing, she pushed away, blushing badly.

"Thanks." She said, blushing badly. She pushed past him, walking a little quickly to get out of the gun range, all the while thinking:

I am in love...

AN: Aw. Next time the unthinkable happens. R&R faithful readers!