I was so grateful to have spotted the contacts. It made less of a need to leave my home, Melanie can easily take my place now. Ian still went on raids and Sunny agreed to let Kyle go on raids because I was staying behind. Kyle was ready to go too. He said he missed the thrill of it. The need for a raid wasn't really necessary because we had stocked up so well on the last trip; it was Kyle who pushed the issue. "To keep things replenished" he says. I knew better though. He needed to get out and think about things for awhile and it's been months since he's been out.

Ian, Jared, Mel, and Kyle have been gone two days now. This raid was supposed to be "short and sweet". Sunny was by my side constantly and I understood more why he needed a break. Sunny and I were headed to the bathing room for a much long needed soak. As we entered the dark space two figures were in the pool in a very passionate kiss. As my eyes adjusted I noticed the profile of the male, I would know that profile anywhere. Before I could shout Sunny's voice boomed throughout the room. "Rowan Lynn McGee, JUST EXACTLY WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR'E DOING?!" I turned in shock as Sunny looked at me with wide eyes and she was shaking uncontrollably. "Jodi?" was all I could muster. Sunny dropped her bag and bolted out of the room.

I looked back at Jaime and Rowan stunned in disbelief as they scrambled out of the pool. "We have to find her, now!" I had to add "And I suggest you two split up for now "Jaime and Rowan guiltily looked at each other. I went to find Uncle Jeb and Doc, I had to tell them what happened and we needed to find Sunny. Fortunately they were both in the kitchen, the first place I looked. I quickly told them what happened and Jeb's immediate reaction was cursing under his breath at Jaime.

I head for my hole, where I was kept when I first got here. It was a good place to think. I'm glad I trusted my instinct because that's where I found her.

"…and you see that's how we came here. Kyle rescued us, well, really you."

I paused to listen almost feeling guilty for eaves dropping.

"No, I didn't! Look you can see here, no Jodi, right here"

I can only imagine what Jodi was accusing Sunny of.

"Oh, but I don't want to go. Wanda got to stay with Ian! I love Kyle, not the way you love Kyle, but please don't make me go Jodi!"

Now was a good time to interrupt. I knew she had found Jodi.

"Sunny, Jodi? Everything is ok, come on out now. No one is upset with you. We need to tell the others that you are safe. "

I led Sunny into the game room. This is a neutral space to gather everyone. As I made sure Sunny was comfortable I noticed her eyebrows were knitted together and she was concentrating. "Jodi is talking to you?" Sunny looked up at me and I can see the bewilderment in her eyes. "Yes, she's flipping through my memories. It's…it's hard listening to her." I smiled at her "I understand, just hang in there ok".

It was easy to find everyone I needed to find and I directed them to the game room. Uncle Jeb and I were the last arrive. I wasn't surprised to see Jaime and Rowan holding hands. "I hear we have ourselves another pickle here" Jeb said after accessing the situation.

"Uncle Jeb, Rowan and I are practically adults. We both have survived this long. We deserve a chance to be together" Jaime started.

"Oh no you don't you little perv!" Sunny/Jodi shouted.

As we looked at Sunny in stunned silence she clasped her hands over her mouth and her eyes were wide in fear. Jeb didn't look surprised one bit at this reaction. He's seen it before.

"Now Jaime, you more than anyone else, knows the rules which is –"

"My house, my rules" Jaime rolled his eyes.

"Don't push it kid. I'm on your side for the most part. I agree with the part of surviving and a chance to be together, but neither one of you is eighteen yet, therefore my rule is you two will not be together without adult supervision until Jared and Melanie get back. Is that clear?"

"Yes sir" they both mumbled.

"Now as for you, young lady" Jeb said as he turned to Sunny/Jodi. "Jodi, you wouldn't of come back if it wasn't for Jaime and his, well, hormones for a lack of better term. Show a bit of gratitude." Sunny's eyes flittered to Jaime and her forehead crinkled. Sunny looked at me for help "How do you make her stop yelling, it's hurting my head?" I couldn't help but laugh and I knelt down in front of her.

"Hey Jodi, please calm down. We'll figure it out I promise, Kyle will be home soon. It will all be ok."

"She is so violent Wanda" her voice dropped to a whisper "she wants to hurt Jaime!"

"She'll calm down and no one is going to hurt anyone"

"All right, everyone to bed, lights out. Oh no you two nice try, Jaime sleep in Jared and Melanie's room for now. I don't even want you two in the same area"

Jaime sighed and rolled his eyes again "Night Row" and he leaned in and kissed her and then "Ouch!" Jaime turned accusatory toward Uncle Jeb but we were already staring at Sunny in shock once again. Sunny was looking at her hand in awe and her head shot up. "Oh Jaime, I'm sorry! I would never, Jodi did it, I'm so sorry" and she broke down in tears. "Can you just get her to calm down ok? I'm not gonna be doing anything to get in trouble." Jaime pleaded with her.

Jaime and I walked through to our tunnel. Uncle Jeb and Doc stayed and talked to Sunny/Jodi. Why did they have to go on a raid now? Of all times for this to happen?

"It's not fair Wanda! You get to be with Ian, Jared and Melanie, Doc and Sharon. Hell even Lacey and Burns! Row and I deserve a chance to be happy too Wanda!"

"Jaime" I thought to choose my words carefully relying heavily on Melanie's memories. "No one is denying you the right to be happy. You two are just so young and it's just inappropriate"

Jaime sighed. I know he's going to fight and argue this. I didn't have the energy for this fight either. "Jaime, please don't fight Uncle Jeb on this. I'm tired and we need to rest." Jaime sighed trying not to admit defeat. "Hey kid" and I pulled him in for a hug "It's ok, you know everything always works out. Look at me and Mel if you don't believe me"

Jaime looked at me and smiled. "Thanks Wanda, it's nice to have two sisters you know. Night" Before I could respond Jamie ducked into Jared and Melanie's room. So Jaime thought of me as his sister that made me feel good. Despite the day, I fell asleep quickly, dreaming of Ian returning to my arms.