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

"What is this about?"Wyatt asked as the group reached a nearby building that at one time could've been a boarding house but was now empty.

"There's a reward and we aim to claim it."The blond responded.

"Whatever the reward is we can top it."Lucy offered. "Just let us go."

"She's funny; ain't she boys?"The leader replied. "Pretty though; may keep her for myself."

Wyatt did his best to clamp down on the anger that sparked through him at the man's leering comment. Out of the corner of his eye Wyatt saw Danny step protectively closer to Lucy. For some reason a memory of Elizabeth broke into Wyatt's thoughts at that moment.

"Elizabeth Logan historical consultant at your service."

Wyatt couldn't help but wonder if Elizabeth had gone on family missions. Though Danny had said his sister was the time traveler not him. Had the three of them gone on missions? Wyatt could see both the advantages and disadvantages espeically now. One wrong move now could be devastating. He forced his attention back to the current situation.

"She's right."Wyatt interjected as he suddenly had a plan. "We can take you to the money. That's what you care about right? Not us; not the election."

The men looked at each other and the leader seemed to come to a decision.

"Alright."The man said. "Probably be weeks to get the reward paid after we turn you in. Might as well go your way. Money is money."

"Let's go."Wyatt suggested leading the way to the door.

Lucy's startled scream had Wyatt whirling around his hand going for his gun.

"She's stayin' back with us."The blond man said gripping the historian's left arm tightly pinning it behind her.

Wyatt could see the pain on Lucy's face and he took a step forward raising his weapon.

"Let her go or no deal."Wyatt snapped.

"I'm in charge in case you forgot."The leader countered.

"Wyatt, it's okay."Lucy said. "Remember we have that deadline to meet."

Danny stepped next to his father and Wyatt felt the tension in the younger man. He wasn't used to this; wasn't used to seeing people he cared about in danger. Reluctantly Wyatt lowered his weapon and resumed his path to the front door. Hoping against hope that his plan worked.

Despite the late hour the streets around the Wigwam were still full of people. The Chicago police simply not having the man power to enforce the curfew. Lucy heard sporadic gunfire, occasional shouts and glass breaking. Half an hour later the group was four blocks from the convention center. Wyatt had given their captors a name of their contact but Lucy knew it was fake. He had a plan or at least enough of one to get them outside. She sent off a silent prayer that whatever the plan was it would go smoothly. Already this had seemed like the longest mission yet. Lucy just wanted it over with so they could go home.

As they walked Wyatt was trying to come up with a plan B if plan A went south. Right now that was looking like a very good possibility. Not that there was much to plan A his main focus had been getting them out and moving. Better chances to overtake the bad guys. Wyatt had almost stood their ground back at the boarding house when the leader had grabbed Lucy. He could tell the historian was tired, still a bit freaked out by their son's reappearance and Flynn being shot and yet Lucy had faith in Wyatt. He'd seen that in her eyes when she told him it was okay. He'd seen that same look once before back at the Alamo when she wouldn't let him stay...

"You going to fill me in on the plan?"Danny asked in a low voice as he walked next to Wyatt.

"Distraction is the plan."Wyatt responded his gaze constantly searching the streets ahead.

"Hell of a gamble."Danny muttered.

"Didn't see much choice."Wyatt responded tightly. "Just follow my lead."

The oppurtunity came two blocks later. An argument was esclating between a large group of ten men outside a row of darkened shops. The men were wearing business suits but Wyatt could see nearly all were armed. The men had started to spill into the narrow street nearly blocking the area. Wyatt turned back to their capturs with a raised eye brow.

"Go around."The blond man ordered.

Wyatt nodded and motioned for Danny to go to the far side of the street. Danny was almost halfway by the group when the fight started. Shouts, curses intermixed with punches was music to Wyatt's ears. He couldn't have planned it better.

"Ignore it."The man holding Lucy commanded.

Just as Wyatt started to move to where Danny had walked four men broke free of the main group and started brawling. They were rolling and tumbling, shoving and hitting. Two were so engrossed in their fight that the collided with two of the nearest of their escorts. They all went down in a tangle. Wyatt seized the chance and dove into the men who wanted to turn them in. He couldn't help but smile as he realized Danny was right beside him.

As soon as Wyatt started throwing punches Lucy broke free of the leader. He tried to recapture her but Lucy used the other group as cover and dodged moving back towards the buildings. She stayed there and watched.

Danny took down one and Wyatt made quick work of another that evened the odds in their favor. Just as Wyatt looked around for the leader Lucy's warning shout carried over the ruckas.

"Wyatt!"Lucy shouted.

Wyatt turned in time to see the man he'd been looking for coming at him with a large knife. He ducked and pivoted out of the way but still felt the knife tear into his jacket near the back of his left shoulder.

"Aren't gettin' away."The blond snarled. "That money's mine. Dead or alive makes no difference."

"Money isn't everything."Wyatt countered kicking out with his right foot catching the man in his left knee.

His opponent crumpled but didn't fall. The blond lurched once more but Wyatt caught him with a left hook and then almost instantly hit him in the stomach; hard. The triple threat worked and he went down. Wyatt kicked the knife away and looked at the rest of the group fists raised.

"Anybody else?"Wyatt demanded.

The men looked at each other and the fallen leader before running off in different directions. As their capturs scattered and the drunks who had created their escape diverson picked themselves off and started to leave Wyatt looked for Danny. He felt his heart stop when he saw the young man sprawled on the ground on his back.

"Danny!"Wyatt called and heard Lucy call their son's name also.

"I'm alright."Danny replied groggily as he slowly sat up.

Wyatt reached the youth just as Lucy did both crouched next to him.

"Are you okay?"Lucy asked worriedly looking from one to the other. "Both of you?"

"Yeah."Danny said as he gingerly touched a gash on his forehead. "One of them got a lucky punch in."

"Thanks for the warning."Wyatt said gesturing to his torn jacket.

"Thought he had you."Danny commented as Lucy helped him to his feet.

"I was making sure he didn't come at me again."Lucy explained as she tore off part of her skirt as a bandage and handed it to Danny. "I saw the light reflect off the knife."

"Let's get out of here."Wyatt suggested. "I really want to wrap this up and head home."

"Me too."Lucy agreed as they headed back to the Wigwam.