A/N: Sorry for the lack of updates for the past week or so, was busy studying for exams. Spitfire47.

The moment was bliss and the quiet was eerie yet relaxing. I knew that the others would want to know what was going on but I wanted to do nothing more than just stay here with Teddy who had stopped crying and was now just resting, his head on my chest. I hoped that he didn't make out how fast my heart was racing. I looked down at him and noticed other sores and cuts on his hands, face, and neck that I didn't notice earlier. I adjusted myself discretely not wanting to disturb my protector but it didn't work out as well as I hoped.

"You okay there Maytag?" he asked, his voice was hoarse.

I paused before replying. "Yeah."

He looked up at me and I noticed the skin under his eye was puckered and purple.

"What happened?" I asked gently.

Teddy grumbled something and only answered, "You don't need to worry about it."

He lay back down on my chest and Teddy gave a small smile, I was wondering what he was smiling about when I realized his head was over my heart.

"Easy there Maytag," he smiled and then gave out a low chuckle.

I swallowed and managed to say, "Sorry."

Teddy raised his head so that he could get a good look at me. I looked down at him too and found myself smiling. I still couldn't believe that Teddy was here, what was he doing here anyway in Tribune? I wondered to myself but didn't ask worried that I might trigger something.

We stayed that way until Brett interrupted. He looked down at both Teddy and I with an expression that I couldn't figure out but he didn't say anything.

"We have to go," Brett said.

I looked at Teddy who glared at Brett for interrupting.

"Do we really?" I asked.

"Unless you want to get caught."

I sighed and got up but Teddy quickly grabbed my arm and I looked down.

"Stay with me," he said. I blinked hardly believing what I was hearing.

"Where will we go?" I asked.

Before Teddy could answer Brett butted in.

"Look I'm happy that you found him and all but you really have to come with us," Brett said hurriedly looking over his shoulder.

I looked at Teddy and I shook my head.

"I can't leave him Brett."

Brett rolled his eyes at my stubbornness but I ignored it and then helped Teddy to his feet. Teddy still didn't enjoy Brett's presence I could tell but he was glad that I wanted to go with him instead of go back to the others. I felt Brett's phone against my thigh and I wondered if I should confront Brett now. I wanted to know if Mahone was contacting Brett secretly but it was hard to believe and I closed my eyes.

"Brooke isn't going to be pleased," Brett reminded and I sighed.

"Just go back to them," I said quietly and turned back to Teddy, who wrapped his good arm around me, his other handless arm laid limp against his side.

"I suggest you get going," Teddy warned Brett who didn't flinch but instead gave a blank look.

"Are you sure about this?" Brett whispered.

I nodded and placed my hand protectively over the cell phone in my pocket. I took in a shaky breath; I just really needed to be alone. I wanted to call Tamara to see how she was doing but I couldn't call her in front of Teddy so I would wait. With the others it would be too obvious that I was hiding something but when Teddy is distracted by something personal he doesn't really pay any attention. And I realized that whoever made him bit his own hand off – it was going to be damn personal.

"Where are you going?" Brett asked. I bristled and then shook my head. I wasn't taking any chances especially now since I'm going to be traveling with Teddy.

"What do I tell Brooke and the others?" Brett asked.

"I'll meet up with them later," I said simply yet I hoped that what I was saying was true that I was going to meet up with them later. Brett turned and then looked at me looking for any sort of resentment to what I was doing but he didn't find any, he slowly walked back to the van. I turned back to Teddy who grabbed the back of my neck with his only hand and then kissed me. I was shocked at the kiss at first but then wrapped my arms around his waist and returned the kiss. It was a short kiss but it was definitely sweet. I straightened allowing Teddy to lean against me if he still needed it but the look in his eyes said that he was finished. I leaned into him and rested my head upon his chest and sighed. Back to normal.

"Where are we going?" I asked looking up at him but I didn't get an answer then again I didn't need one. His expression said it all – he had a score to settle.

The hotel was marvelous. It had polished white marble floor with gold trim and furniture that looked like it just came out of the package it arrived in. Paintings and statues decorated every corner of the place and the trim went all the way up to the ceiling. Stairs to the second floor were placed off to the side and there were hallways that were specifically where the elevators were and each were colour coded.

"Wait here for me," Teddy whispered.

Both of us stood out like a sore thumb, people literally maneuvered around us avoiding us as if we were the Black Plague. I avoided everyone's stares and whispers as they passed and replied to Teddy.

"Where are you going?"

He took out a small device that looked oddly like a GPS and then said, "The thirtieth floor." I stared at him in shock hoping that he was joking but realized that Teddy was beyond jokes. He stalked forward and a couple literally let go of each other to let him pass giving Teddy a vague glance before joining back together and heading off.

Once Teddy disappeared down one of the elevator hallways I sat down on one of the chairs and took out Brett's cell phone. I checked to see if there were any messages left and there was. I looked around to see that there were only a handful of people milling around but none daring to come close to me. I clicked on the message icon and then placed the phone to my ear and what was to come next I didn't even expect.