Author's Note: Plot's heating up again! And thanks to writer23 for the new title! More requests are coming up soon along with Mrs. Gabbler part 3! Enjoy!

The first stage commences and Nate holds his breath.

He's worried about what will or will not happen. Everything is riding on this job—the people that needed them, his passion, their family—everything that Nate has ever loved since his son died is in danger of ending.

"Sophie?" Nate asks into the communicator. "Are you in yet?"

There's no answer.

"Parker?"

Still nothing.

Nate takes a deep breath in and tries with his last resort.

"Eliot, do you read me?"

Nate only hears static. His mind is made up.

"Hardison, let's move."

They leave with a feeling of dread.

Author's Note: Reviews/Requests are always appreciated!