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

Rufus stood leaning against the partially opened bedroom It was early evening and the group had broke for the day. The attempted kidnapping had changed the meeting anyway. Under protest Lucy had reluctantly retired to one of the bedrooms to rest. It'd taken several arguments from Wyatt but the historian had finally succumbed to her own weariness. Rufus stood by that bedroom now checking on his friend. Lucy had been through a hell of a whirlwind the last week and Rufus couldn't even begin to imagine the emotional upheaval on top of being run of the road and an attempted kidnapping not to mention what had happened with Flynn….Lucy was tough but even the tough had their limits.

"She's alright."Wyatt said quietly coming up the hallway from the living room.

Rufus nodded moving away from the bedroom and quietly closing the door the rest of the way. He stepped towards the Delta Force member and they moved a few feet away from the bedroom before speaking again.

"Today would've been a lot for anybody."Rufus said with a shake of his head. "Combine that with our normal crazy lives I'm surprised she was still standing as long as she was."

"I watched the traffic cam."Wyatt commented angrily. "They knew exactly who Lucy was when they grabbed her; there was no hesitation. Two attempts in broad daylight even for Rittenhouse….."

"I think Jiya has the right idea."Rufus said with a nod to the living room where the tech was working on the computer. "This has to be about Lucy's family; something we don't know about. Or something that changed when her sister disappeared."

"Makes sense."Wyatt agreed as he rubbed the back of his neck. "What I don't get that if she's an important Rittenhouse why grab her or try to take her out? If she's one of their own….."

"Because she's one of their own trying to take them out; it's survival."Rufus said grimly as they walked back to the living room. "They're protecting themselves by taking out a threat."

"We need to get her journal from Flynn."Wyatt suggested as he sat down on the sofa in the condo's living room.

"I don't think he's going to just hand it over."Rufus quipped as he sat down in a chair next to Jiya who didn't look up from the laptop.

"We may not have to."Jiya interjected as she turned the laptop around. "I was researching Lucy's mother and adding in what she'd told me from the timeline with Amy. Lucy's father is Benjamin 's a pediatric surgeon at UCSF. The Cahill family tree can literally be traced back to Colonial America."

"Which makes them a founding family of Rittenhouse."Rufus concluded grimly.

"Yes."Jiya agreed as she pulled up another program. "I confirmed it with Elizabeth's list of Rittenhouse families; Cahill's is as old as they come."

"Wonderful."Rufus muttered. "Rich, powerful and creepy."

"I'll talk to Christopher about working this into our next mission."Wyatt said as he pulled out his phone. "I never thought we'd be asking Flynn for help."

"Me neither."Rufus commented with a shake of his head.

"Can we even rely on what's in that journal?"Jiya asked. "It's from another timeline."

"No different than trusting my...Elizabeth's information."Wyatt replied tiredly. "Why don't you guys take off? I'll call Christopher and update her. We can't do much today. Thanks for your help."

"Anytime."Rufus said as he stood. "Give Lucy our love."

"I will."Wyatt confirmed. "See you tomorrow."

After Rufus and Jiya left Wyatt talked to the Homeland security agents that were acting as security for the condo. They stated all was clear. Going back inside Wyatt called Christopher and wasn't surprised when she told him Lucy's attackers hadn't been caught.

"All those witnesses, traffic cams..."Wyatt stated bitterly.

"I know most likely Rittehouse has agents within the SFPD."Denise replied quietly."I've put as much pressure on SFPD as I can. I'm also doing my own search. They'll slip up, Wyatt; we'll get them."

"I never thought I'd say this but the next mission we need to talk to Flynn."Wyatt said switching subjects.

"You know you won't be able to trust anything he says."Denise advised.

"I know but with Lucy's safety on the line what choice do we have? He knows Rittenhouse backwards and forwards."Wyatt countered.

"How is she?"Denise asked with concern.

"Sleeping and that was a fight."Wyatt responded quietly. "She didn't want to not work on this but she's exhausted."

"So are you."Denise pointed out.

"I've gone longer; I'm fine."Wyatt argued. "So do I have approval with the Flynn plan?"

"Yes if you truly think it's our only avenue."Denise said reluctantly. "Get some rest, Wyatt. You can trust the agents there; I hand picked them."

"Think I will. Thanks for everything."Wyatt replied.

"See you tomorrow."Christopher commented as she ended the call.

Even though it was just barely nine the events of the day were finally catching up to Wyatt. Since they never knew when Flynn would jump they'd all learned to get eight hours sleep whenever they could under normal sleep time or not. He turned off the lights in the living room and kitchen, checked the locks on the doors and windows and then went to check on Lucy. Gently pushing open the bedroom door Wyatt found the historian was still asleep. He was about to close it when Lucy stirred. She opened her eyes and focused on him.

"Hi."Lucy said as she eased into a sitting position. "What time is it?"

"Nearly nine."Wyatt replied stepping into the room.

"You shouldn't have let me sleep that long."Lucy admonished.

"You needed it."Wyatt said with a smile.

"Rufus and Jiya leave?"Lucy inquired.

"Few minutes ago."Wyatt replied as he leaned against the doorframe."Go back to sleep; I'll wake you around seven."

Lucy scooted back down so she was laying against the pillow.

"Did you guys find anything out?"Lucy asked.

Wyatt stifled a sigh he'd been hoping not to tell her the bad news until morning. Walking towards the bed Wyatt sat down on the right corner.

"We figured out why Rittenhouse is after you."Wyatt began gently which caused Lucy to sit back up.

"Because I'm Rittenhouse."Lucy surmised grimly. "My mother lied to me...about my father."

"We're thinking that changed with Amy disappearing."Wyatt said as he reached over and covered Lucy's right hand with his. "That timeline shift so technically the mother you knew the one that raised you didn't lie."

"That's not as comforting as it sounds."Lucy replied dully as she wrapped her arms around herself pulling away from Wyatt's hand."Who is my father?"

"His name is Benjamin Cahill; he's a doctor."Wyatt explained. "The Cahill's are one of the oldest families in America."

Lucy remained silent and Wyatt inched forward. On instinct he leaned over and pulled Lucy into an embrace. She rested her head on his chest.

"Our lives are never going to be normal again, are they?"Lucy asked after several minutes of silence.

"Normal's overrated."Wyatt quipped. "Try to get some rest."

"Will you stay?"Lucy asked softly. "Until I fall asleep?"

"Sure."Wyatt agreed.

Lucy sat up and then laid back down where she had been earlier. Wyatt stretched out next to her and after a moment's hesitation wrapped his arms around her waist. Lucy turned so her back was to his stomach and he tightened the embrace resting his chin against the crook of her left shoulder. Within minutes they were both asleep.

Vibrating cell phones awoke Lucy and Wyatt the next morning around eight. They both fumbled for their phone and then sat up in bed to read the message from Mason.

"Flynn jumped; August 29, 1864. Chicago."Wyatt read outloud.

Lucy scrambled out of bed still looking at the phone in her right hand.

"Democratic national convention."Lucy explained as she grabbed a fresh pair of clothes. "Really bad thing for Flynn to be in the middle of."

"I'll meet you in the kitchen in twenty."Wyatt suggested as he quickly left for his own room.

As he went down the hall Wyatt knew that even with the historical aspect aside there was a lot riding on this mission. He sighed; was going to be a hell of a long day.