She woke up confused and in pain.
It was dark, where is her light?
Instinctively her hands went up to her face, she realized her face was sore… she touched her eyes.
They had no covers and they're open but she can't see.
Is she back to being totally blind again? Not even a silhouette?
Panic struck, where is she anyway?
"Is someone there… please…?" Luna called out
"You're awake… my apologies I had to make a call and I didn't want to wake you.
"Doctor, where am I? Where are we?"
"Where in a hospital, someone broke into the safe house and almost killed you"
"Are the lights switched on? Please tell me they are not"
"The lights are switched on, why do you ask?
Sobs started to take over, "I can't see anything… no silhouettes, nothing at all"
Hannibal took her hands with the intent to provide her comfort.
"We'll ask the doctor later, one of your medicines may have this side effect, it could be a response to stress, conversion disorder maybe,
it may mean a lot of things, do not over think it... the common relief to all the possible causes is rest, so sleep, when you wake up it will be better,
I will stay right here.
BAU:
"So Jack is in there with her, that guardian? BAU can't release her! Not yet… we still have the case, and she's not ready" Alana was almost screaming
"Yes I suppose they are releasing her. I don't see anything wrong with that, that's how it should be.
We only took her in because, her mental and physical capabilities were diminished and she was alone" Will explained
"But we need to transition the change, she's not prepared for it, and Dr. Lecter, he's not aware"
"You worry about Luna's adjustment or yours? we don't know how Luna will react, and Dr. Lecter? Well we don't need to transition him.
I heard the guardian is rushing the transfer because she worries for luna" will said "Luna is perfectly safe" Alana defended.
**Will's phone rang; it was Hannibal calling.
Boardroom:
"I understand your concern detective, however she's the only family I have left, it's actually a miracle she exists,
I need to be proactive and take care of her, I'm not getting any younger,
I only have my remaining days to share with her, and every minute counts" Cornelia argued
"I agree, Luna grew up guarded, she hasn't experienced much of the world yet and she needs you to teach and nurture her.
However we both know the great deal of trauma she went through. A sudden change might derail her progress and her progress is actually quite impressive,
the approach our psychiatrist is taking is working very well for her" Jack promoted
"Well that sounds promising? however i need to take her away from all of this, out of the country maybe,
I can find her a specialist who can take better care of her, I mean, I understand where you're coming from and in a way I agree,
I can't just come into her life and claim that I'm family when I was never around,
But I intend to be, I am taking her with me, i can do the step by step process myself, introductions, so on and so forth..."
Jack decided to concede, He needs to pick his battles he thought.
A knocked on the door,
Will peered in and apologized, he needs to speak with jack.
Jack excused himself and walked towards the door.
"Jack, we have a problem, Dr Lecter has been trying to reach you, the safe house was compromised and Luna is in the Hospital
Jack pinched the bridge of his nose, and took a deep breath, how does he tell Cornelia?
At the Hospital:
Jack was walking towards him, not too far behind was a woman, well dressed, she had a strange likeness to his psychiatrist.
"Dr. Lecter this is Cornelia Luminosi" Jack introduced her
"Hello doctor, you are Luna's psychiatrist right?"
"Yes I am, it's a pleasure to meet you, Ms Luminosi"
Hannibal was a bit confused, who is this woman and what is her deal with Luna?
Jack asked the doctor if they can see the patient
The resident doctor explained that Luna is currently sedated, she woke up and was in distress earlier,
It would be best if she remained undisturbed, she needs complete rest to recover.
"Who's watching over her?"
"Currently it's me, but with Jack's approval the hospital can assign a private nurse" Hannibal answered
"I already instructed the resident doctor to make the necessary arrangements" Jack said as he leaned over and whispered something to Ms Luminosi
"It seems I cannot see my niece today, (She extended her hand and shook Hannibal's),
Thank you again for taking her to the hospital, you saved her… and by that you saved me as well"
"You need not thank me but you are very welcome" Hannibal replied after shaking her hand.
Jack led the woman out of the hospital
On the way out:
"I see that my niece is still in grave danger, I think i need to postpone my claim for the meantime,
I agree with your suggestion that she continues therapy, She will surely need it after she comes out of this,
I will however, set a better dwelling for her, the safe house is no longer an option. (then a tear) I can't imagine how someone survives this much darkness"
Jack nodded in response, placed a hand on her back and reassured her Luna will get better, "Your niece is very strong"
Back at the hospital:
Niece? Hannibal didn't realize he was pacing in the waiting room.
She has family? Hannibal wasn't sure if he should be delighted or threatened,
A grin, There was never a mention of family in Luna and the master's records, they were the only Luminosi's remaining.
He saw it as a challenge, no one takes anything from him.
She piqued his curiosity... He sensed it, she was like him...
Question is what do they have in common?