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Episode 5

Hugs 'n' Kisses

Abby Temple walked into the break room, where Connor and Cutter sat, talking.

"After you died," Connor was saying. "Lester put me in charge of the research team, the when Abby, Danny and myself were lost in an anomaly he hired a new team."

"And this team consisted of Jess, Matt and Becker." Cutter concluded.

"Yeah, well, they weren't really doing any research." Connor informed him. "Just putting the creatures back."

Cutter nodded. "Hard to pick up were we left of when all the things we learned were locked up in a secure file."

"I'm surprised they didn't crack it; Jess is almost as good with technology as me."

"Either that are they couldn't find it." Cutter added.

"What do you mean?"

"The day I was shot," He began. "I was using our research for the anomaly map, and the USB was plugged into my computer."

"But if the last place we had it was in the map room, then that means..."

"We lost all the research." Cutter finished his sentence.

Abby sat down next to Connor with two cups of coffee and handed him one.

"Thanks,"

"Although," Cutter continued to speak. "It seems to me as though you did pretty well without it, if you didn't realize it was missing."

"Yeah, you're right; It would never have been a real problem unless we never came back from the Cretaceous."

There was a knock on the door, and Mac walked in. "Hey, Jess said you should all go home. Now."

"Why is that?" Abby asked.

"She's activating the code blue procedure; she has to lock the A.R.C for the next few days for it to adjust. Don't leave know your gonna be stuck here."

Cutter sighed and stood. "Well, I don't see any reason for staying, I'll be out in the van."

"Alright, we'll be right out." Connor stood and politely helped Abby up.

"I can get up myself, Conn." She said, trying to sound upset, but she couldn't help but laugh and smile.

"I know, I just figured I'd be a bit courteous." He grinned as they walked out of the break room.

Mac shut the door and made his way to the parking lot.

Abby stopped by the menagerie to give the animals a few days of food, then she and Connor headed towards the parking lot.

Connor was about to climb into the car when he stopped. "I forgot my laptop in my office." He tossed the car keys to Abby and ran back to the A.R.C. "I'll be right back!" He promised as he disappeared into the building.

"Connor!" Abby yelled. "God, if he gets locked in there I'm going to break in and get him out." She said, irritated.

Connor had reached his lab and found his computer when the lights went off. Over the loud speakers a voice said, "Code blue initiated."

Connor ran out the door towards the parking lot. He ran into the last door and fell backwards, the wind knocked out of him. He stumbled to his feet and pushed violently on the door. He threw his hands up in the air.

"Great!" He sat down, leaning against the door. "Just great." He sat still, trying to regain his breath.

"Need a hand?"

Connor looked up. Lester stood in front of him, waving a key through the air.

"Oh, yes! Thank you!" He stood and got out of Lester's way.

Connor's boss unlocked the door, then pushed through. "Next time you get locked in this facility," Lester said. "You're going to have to sleep in your office." With that, he strode off to his car.

"Thanks again!" Connor called after him. He could see Lester shake his head and keep walking.

"Connor!" Abby walked up to him. She punched his arm- not too hard, just enough to make him have to rub it. "You gave me the wrong set of keys."

"I did what?" He asked, the smile on his face frowned slightly.

She held out her hand. "You gave me the keys to the holding cell; if you had gotten locked in there Cutter and I would've had to walk three miles to get home!"

Connor looked at the keys in Abby's hand. Indeed, Connor had given her the wrong set of keys. "Oh, I guess I should've put those back," He said sheepishly. "Oh well, I can do that when we come back in a couple of days." He pulled out the actual keys and slid into the driver's seat. "Come on," He said, smiling again. "I've got a surprise for you waiting at home."

Abby shook her head and smiled as she and Cutter got into the van.

Cutter sat in his office at the university. He ran into his old boss, who- after realizing that Cutter was back- let him into his old office and offered him his old position at the school. Cutter said he would love to come back if he could, but he couldn't make any promises.

Cutter was fiddling with the large claw of a Barnyonx when there was a knock on the door. He glanced at the clock. It read Six 'O' clock, exactly. "Alright, Lester, who is it you wanted me to meet?" He said to himself as he stood, walking towards the door.

He opened the old wooden door and blinked. Standing in front of him was Jenny Lewis.

"Nick!" She stepped in and threw her arms around him.

"Jenny?" He responded.

She stepped back and looked at him, confused. "Who is Jenny?"

It was Cutter's turn to look confused, but he quickly realized what was going on. "Claudia!" He stepped forwards and hugged her again. She hugged back.

"I thought I'd never see you again!" Cutter buried his face in her hair.

"I thought the same about you." Claudia Brown said, tears of joy streaming down her face. "When I fell through an anomaly I found myself in this time. I sought out you and the others, but when I found Lester he said that you where dead!"

"I was dead." Cutter said, still hugging her. "What happened next? How come the others never said anything about you?"

"Lester told me about another girl that looked- well, was me." Claudia explained. "He said that i should not be seen at that time; so I moved to Germany. I came back this week, when Lester told me I should. He said that you were back!"

"What about Jenny, the other you?" Cutter asked. "She moved to America a few weeks ago. Otherwise Lester would never have let me come back."

They let go of each other. "Its so good to see you again, Claudia."

She nodded. "I heard that you were staying with Connor and Abby."

Cutter nodded. "I am."

"Since they were just married, I thought I should offer you a place to stay at my new home, here in London." Claudia said. "So they could have privacy."

Cutter instantly nodded. "If it's not causing any inconvenience, I'd love to stay with you."

Claudia smiled. "I thought I lost you."

"I believe you now, Cutter."

The two turned to face the door, where Lester was now standing.

"Although," He said. "Before she showed up I though going through that anomaly had driven you insane. I'm sorry for doubting you."

Cutter nodded. "Apology accepted." He said. "I don't stay angry for long, besides; you reunited me with my girlfriend. For that this I am very thankful."

"Yes, well, as long as Jenny Lewis doesn't pop up, she can stay as long as she want's, do as she pleases, just like she would in her own time- that is, unless she wants to go back."

Claudia shook her head. "I'm staying here, with Nick."

Abby had her eyes closed, being guided through their house by Connor.

"What are you going to show me?" She laughed.

"I can't tell you yet; if I could then I wouldn't have made you shut your eyes." Connor responded. He led her through a door and stopped. "You can open you eyes now."

Abby did so and gasped. They stood in their kitchen, which had been neatly organized and elaborately decorated. Dozens of lit candles shed light through the dark room, and food had been set on the table. "Oh, Connor!" Abby smiled.

"I set it up while you were in the shower." Connor explained. "I made lamb and mashed potatoes; your favourite."

"Thank you Connor!" Abby kissed him and took his hand. "Now, are you hungry?"

"Sort of," Connor smiled. "I'm sure I can manage a bit or two."

The two sat next to each other at the table, talking and eating, holding hands and laughing. They would never realize it, but they sat there until just before the sun rose. They went to bed, only to get an hour of sleep before the alarm clock went off.

Connor hit the off button and began to climb out of bed. Abby grabbed his arm and pulled him back down next to her.

"The A. closed, remember?"

"Oh, yeah." Connor said, lightly palming his forehead. "It feels kinda odd; not going to the A.R.C."

"Well, I agree it's an awful lot of fun," Abby began as she lay on her side, facing Connor. "But it's nice to get a few days off." She took Connor's head in her hands, pulling him closer to her. Abby kissed him, and Connor fell onto the bed beside her, where he deepened the kiss.