"I figured you would turn up eventually. But I hoped it would be under better circumstances. " Nikola smiled and looked about the room Helen had lead him to. The walls were painted navy blue with oak furniture, a four poster bed, old fashioned overstuffed sofa and chair by the fireplace and a great bookshelf filled with books in english, german, french and latin.

"This is comfortable. Homey." Nikola sat experimentally on the side of the bed and grinned widely up at her. "Ive been sleeping on the ground for 2 weeks. That I can remember." He said it so innocently Helen fought back the urge to cry. in an instant Nikola was bounding forward eagerly to the bookshelf. "Is this all for me, Miss Magnus? Have I read all these? "

Helen Nodded. "After 140 years you build up quite a library. Faust was always your favorite. But dont call me Miss Magnus. Youve called me Helen since the Five."

"Five what?" Nikola asked, thumbing absently through a poetry book. Helen had to bite her lip to keep the tears from falling.

"Yes thats him."

"Its what we called ourselves. You me John Druitt James Watson and Nigel Griffin. We were all friends at school together. We pushed boundries of scientific discovery. And our own capabilities." She smiled wistfully has as sat beside him on the couch

"It sounds increadable." Nikola smiled and took her hand, caressing her knuckles. "I wish I could remeber every moment I spent in your

company."

Helen blushed lightly and stood back up "You will, in time." She said, though she new it was really only wishful thinking. "I'll have will Come in to look at you. He is an axcellent psychiatrist"

"Will. The friend of Abbys with too much hair gel?" Nikola asked innocently. Helen held back a laugh.

"Yes thats him."

"Cant you help me? Please? I like you more. And you seem to know me better." Nikola grasped her hand and Helen felt a jolt run down her spine that had nothing to do with his electrical abilities. "Please- Helen?"

Helen shook her head. "Im sorry. I cant be of much help with this. " Nikola didnt let go of her hand. "Stay with me just for a while? "

Helen sighed and sat back down. " Only for a little while" She agreed and poured them each a glass of wine. Nikola curled into her shoulder and yawned

"thank you Miss Magnus. I feel safe with you." he murmered and fell asleep.


needs 3 reviews to go to chapter 4 which has some sweet teslen moments and adds a little mystery.