Sorry for the long delay in updates on this one real life has been busy.

Title: Future Possibilities
author: Cindy Ryan
Notes and summary: see part one

Lucy was still feeling the aches and bruises from what had occurred earlier in the day however her spirit was much lighter as she wrapped up her shopping. It'd been ages since she'd done any physical in the store shopping. If she'd needed something she'd ordered it online. Now being in one of San Francisco's trendy shopping districts Lucy was starting to feel like a normal person again. No conspiracies, no alternate timelines, no future children paying a visit just a simple afternoon of shopping and lunch. Lucy had called her mother after leaving Mason explaining she was going out of town on a conference for a few days. As much as she hated lying Lucy knew it was best for everyone. She wouldn't bring danger to her mother and Lucy wouldn't have to constantly remember a cover story. Glancing at her watch Lucy saw she had an hour and a half to finish things and get to the hotel. Going over her mental list of what she had bought and what she still needed Lucy stepped outside went several blocks and crossed the street to enter a highrise that housed several shops.

Near a toystore on the second level Lucy passed a young mother with a daughter. The child was barely two with dark hair in pigtails and wearing a dress with daisies on it and little sandels on her feet. Lucy stopped and watched the pair suddenly flooded with emotion. Her mind kept going back to the pictures on the flashdrive. Pictures of a young Elizabeth.

Most of the pictures of an infant or toddler Elizabeth had clearly been taken by Wyatt or more accurately the alternate Wyatt since most contained her alternate self too. Those normal family snapshots flashed by Lucy's mind's eye now as if they were her own memories. They were getting intermingled with the little girl a few feet away. Logically Lucy knew the facts. That the pictures weren't of her family that they belonged in an alternate timeline. However, Lucy's heart at that moment was remembering Wyatt's kiss from earlier. That combined with the onslaught of mental images of the pictures had her eyes filling with tears. A young red haired policeman approached Lucy concern in his green eyes.

"Ma'am, are you alright?"The officer asked. "You're very pale do you need to sit down? Should I call an ambulance?"

With an effort Lucy pulled her gaze from the toddler who with her mother had already moved away from the toystore. She blinked away the tears and forced a smile for the officer.

"I'm alright, just remembering something sad."Lucy explained as she placed a hand on the youth's right arm. "Thank you for your concern."

The officer nodded and walked away. Lucy remained where she was for several minutes before regaining her composure enough to continue with the shopping she still had to do.

With a half hour to spare Lucy finished her shopping and exited the highrise. She went to hail a cab and frowned not seeing any. Shifting her shopping bags to a more comfortable grip Lucy started walking towards the nearest intersection. As she neared the cross street a reviving engine drew her attention. Lucy glanced back to see a black SUV approaching at high speed. The plates were faded and the windows tinted obscuring the driver. A prickling at the back of Lucy's neck gave warning and caused Lucy's fear to kick in. Memories of the attack that morning surfaced and she started to run from the curb. Unfortunately Lucy wasn't fast enough as the passenger door opened on the suv and a man in dark clothing reached out and grabbed Lucy pulling her back to him.

The shopping bags fell to the sidewalk and scattered as Lucy screamed and struggled. She knew if her would be kidnappers got her in the SUV her chances of escape were slim. Fortunately Wyatt had recently taught her a few self-defense moves. Lucy used two of them on her attacker causing him to swear and loosen his grip.

By that time the commotion was attracting notice. Lucy saw a couple people nearby on cell phones and hoped they were calling the police. Somewhere nearby a woman screamed for someone to help. In some distant part of her brain this heartened Lucy. Told her there were still good people in society.

Lucy started to slip free and kicked her attacker once more for good measure. That was enough to escape but the momentum of the kick caused Lucy to stumble. She crashed to the pavement among the shopping bags she'd dropped. The man started towards her again but police car with sirens blaring raced around the corner from the left. The police crusier was in the opposite lane of the SUV and Lucy's attackers took advantage. They ran the red light and sped away. The SFPD spun around and took off after them.

Catching her breath Lucy struggled into a standing position. Several people started to approach including the woman who had screamed for help. Lucy assured them she was fine and no she didn't know what it was about. She thanked them and said she'd wait for the police. When finally alone Lucy pulled out her cell phone from her purse. She was grateful to find it not damaged. Lucy called Wyatt and placed the phone to her right ear.

"How'd shopping go?"Wyatt asked after picking up on the second ring.

"Somebody just tried to kidnap me."Lucy explained hearing a tremble in her voice as the adrenaline wore off.

"Are you alright? Are you hurt?"Wyatt asked worriedly.

"No I fought them off. Somebody called the police and they're chasing them now."Lucy continued quietly. "Can you come meet me? The police will have questions and I don't think they'll buy a random attack story."

"Leaving now text me the address."Wyatt replied. "I'll be there soon."

"Thank you."Lucy acknowledged as she ended the call.

Glancing around her for a street number Lucy texted it to Wyatt and then moved back to the shade of the building to wait.