Title: Sanctuary – Beneath The Dark

Summary: Doctor Helen Magnus and her team discover more than an Abnormal and things that go bump in the night when on the hunt in Seattle. A/U.

Pairings: H. Magnus & OFC, A. Magnus & W. Zimmerman.

Rating: M for Mature readers.

Disclaimer: No profit or copyright infringement intended during the writing of this story. All characters other than original remain the property of creator Damian Kindler, Sanctuary 1 Productions and Stage 3 Media. Please note that this tale features a relationship between two women and if that is not your cup of tea, then go make a coffee elsewhere.

A/N: Cheers to my splendid proof reader Wendy Woo and please remember this all takes place in an alternative universe, so I do not follow the story line of the actual series to the letter. It's called creative licence and I use it to bring back to life characters who may have fallen to the wayside on television. Now if I could only use it to inject a bucket load of cash to SyFy so the fifth season of Sanctuary could actually see the light of day!

Chapter 28

Madison tossed her duffle bag onto the floor of the bedroom and flopped backwards onto the bed. "Gee, what a week," she complained while closing her eyes. She jumped when her phone rang seconds later and answered, "Hey sweetheart, how was the flight?"

"Hello darling and we touched down twenty minutes ago. Unfortunately the turbulence was quite bothersome."

"I'm sorry to hear that. Are you at the hotel?"

"Yes, just arrived. How did the stake out go?"

"Good, we ended up arresting ten suspects."

Helen tittered, "I bet you looked wonderful all decked out in your fetching hooker outfit."

Giggling, Madison replied, "I received a few wolf whistles at the station and Bobby took photos for you."

"I'll have to thank him later."

"Are you heading out tonight or the morning?"

"In the morning, Tony has organised a local guide to lead us to the cave where the Abnormal was last seen."

"You be careful honey, it has already killed four people."

"I'm well aware of the dangers darling and thank you for your concern. You sound tired my love."

"I am and I decided to stay at Briarcliff instead of flying back home."

"That was a good idea; you've had a long week."

"Yes, but it helped me."

"How so?"

"I'm resigning at the end of the year and putting my house on the market."

"Oh Madison, what changed your mind?"

"The past two weeks have been tough on both of us and I've missed you. I want to be with you rather than be here working. I missed the job, but I can live without it Helen. You on the other hand, are a different story. I can't sleep as well without you close by and I just miss looking at you."

"You are a charmer Madison and I miss you terribly."

"Then that's settled and I'd like us to discuss having a baby in the New Year."

Helen gasped at the suggestion, "Oh good heavens I love you."

"I love you too and we can talk about it at length when you get home."

"I look forward to it." Helen's phone beeped.

"Go ahead and take the call honey, it may be important."

"Thank you, I'll call you back."

"Bye honey."

Madison closed her phone and undressed while waiting for Helen. Pulling back the bed covers, she sighed as her naked skin glided across fresh linen. She was dozing when Helen called back.

"Hey Helen."

"The call was from Bobby and he sent me some very interesting pictures."

"Well he didn't waste any time."

"I'm glad he didn't. You look awfully stupendous in your skimpy getups."

Madison laughed for a second, "I was worried my breasts would slip out of that red halter top."

"They look perfect as usual and that micro-mini is a treat. I am particularly fond of the clingy yellow dress."

"I nearly froze my ass off in that little number. I'm just glad we finally nabbed the gang of rapists."

"I am too and I'm buying you a dress."

"Oh no you don't," protested Madison half-heartedly.

"Mmm, I think a nice yellow one will do just fine."

"Helen, you are absolutely hopeless."

"Actually, taking a second look at the photos, I'm buying you a halter top too."

"I'll only wear them in private for you."

"Oh, I look forward to that occasion. Do you have your laptop with you?"

"No honey, it's on the chopper at the hangar."

"Bugger, I'll just have to settle for talking on the phone then."

Madison chuckled at the thinly veiled statement, "Are you trying tell me something?"

"Yes, I'm naked in bed and wishing you were here."

"So am I."

Helen groaned softly, "I abhor this part."

"Well, in a couple of months you won't have to worry about it."

"Mmm, that will be nice."

"I ran into Justine at the hospital."

"Hospital, are you hurt?"

"No baby, one of the perps took a nose dive into the sidewalk when he resisted arrest."

"That's all right then and what did Justine have to say?"

"She noticed my wedding band and congratulated me then apologised for being such a bitch."

"Good lord, will wonders never cease to amaze me."

"Nor me honey, she was pleasant for a change."

"I am so glad."

"What time is it there?"

"Ten past nine."

"Cool, you're only two hours behind."

"Yes and you must be exhausted."

"Not when I'm talking to you."

"That's one of the many reasons why I love you."

"Any idea when you'll be home?"

"Hopefully this capture won't take long, and then the relocation will take around two days, so maybe by Monday."

"In that case I'll stay here and spend time with Bobby and Ellen."

"Sounds wonderful and you better get some sleep."

"I'd rather chat with you."

"Baby, if I keep listening to you, I'll become too aroused."

Madison chuckled, "Is that a problem?"

"Yes because unlike you, I can't ignore it."

"Who says you have to? I'm more than willing to aid you."

Helen gulped loudly, "Oh bloody hell."

"How bad is it?"

"I'm all right baby."

"Okay then, but the offer is there."

"Thank you."

The couple chitchatted for another twenty minutes before Madison started to yawn.

"Darling, go to sleep," urged Helen.

"Okay and I'll grab the laptop in the morning."

"That's a splendid idea. Sleep tight and I love you."

"Love you too and stay safe." Madison put her phone down and snuggled into her pillow.

Helen jumped out of bed and had a cold shower before finally falling asleep.

-o-

It was Sunday night before Madison spoke with Helen again. After two days of tracking the sharp-toothed wild man, he was finally captured and sedated. He was secured in the cargo bay of the plane and being relocated to Borneo in the morning.

Madison booted up her computer and smiled when Helen came into view.

"Hello darling," she said.

"Hey Helen, you look fantastic."

"So do you. How are Bobby and Ellen?"

"They're fantastic and baby Spillane is thriving and not causing her momma any trouble."

Helen smiled broader, "I'm happy to hear that."

"Are you still on track to be home tomorrow?"

"Yes, but it will be late in the evening."

"I'll fly back then and be waiting. I'm not back on shift until Tuesday night."

Helen's dimples deepened, "Good."

Madison's grin shone brilliantly, "Do you think you can last another night?"

"Yes because after a week, I know what to expect."

With a chuckle, Madison scoffed, "Oh yes indeed and it's not long honey."

"No, not at all."

Helen recounted the last two days and Madison listened to her voice while holding her gaze.

-o-