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Title: Future Possibilities
author: Cindy Ryan
notes and summary: see part one
"There is a bomb somewhere in this building."Michael Davis stated coldly. "I will not hesitate to blow it sky high."
"What do you want?"Lucy asked surprised at how steady her voice was.
"Revenge."Davis replied simply.
Danny stared at Davis in disbelief. In his timeline the attorney had went after Conner Mason financially. Orchestrated several law suits claiming Mason's financial sponsors were criminal and the deals shady. Danny had always laughed at that irony coming from a Rittenhouse operative. Now the man was threatening not only his family but Danny's way home. If the warehouse went up so did the time machines.
Denise Christopher's ear piece buzzed and she answered the inter-team call.
"Yes?"Denise asked.
"Ma'am look at camera five we have a situation."The Homeland agent stated.
Denise pulled up the video feed motioning to Mason to join her. They both frowned at the screen.
"Is that Davis?"Denise asked.
"Yes and claims to have a bomb." The young agent stated.
"Do you have a clear shot?"Denise asked.
"No he's too close to Ms Preston."
"Gather who you need and conduct a search." Denise ordered.
"Yes ma'am."The agent acknowledged ending the call.
"Davis claims to have an explosive device hidden in the building."Denise explained to Mason.
"How much time?"Conner asked.
"Unknown,"Denise responded grimly
"I have my own plans to put in place then."Conner said moving to the door."Excuse me."
Denise watched the inventor leave. Then she reached for the sat phone. She really didn't want to give Wyatt this news when he was stuck on a plane. Yet she needed them to know the situation they were dealing with.
Rufus had been in the lifeboat when the alert went over the com about Davis and the explosive. Through the exterior cameras he saw Danny and Lucy talking with Davis. He wanted to do something to help but the lifeboat being weaponized had never been in the design plan. Now Rufus was wishing it had been.
A few minutes later Mason's voice came over the com.
"Rufus you need to launch."Mason ordered.
"It's not exactly quiet."The tech responded angrily."It'll spook the guy with the bomb."
"It's our only chance to save one of the time machines. Do it,"Mason snapped ending the call.
Rufus sighed and with a heavy heart began the pre-launch sequence. He also sent off a silent prayer that his actions wouldn't cost the lives of people he cared about.
Lucy heard the familiar noise and felt the vibration in the floor. The Lifeboat! She glanced at Danny they were out of the danger zone. They could use this to their advantage. She saw Danny nod just a little and she stepped closer to the tables.
"Destroying Mason won't give Rittenhouse back."Lucy stated hoping to keep the attorney's attention."too many have been arrested."
"Rittenhouse is more powerful than you realize."Davis gloated."we go back centuries."
The Lifeboat's rings sped faster. Davis glanced at it. Then it winked out with a large burst of wind. Startled Davis dropped the detonator. Lucy dove and caught it just as Danny tackled Davis. Both men hit the ground hard. A second later Homeland agents were there guns drawn. A few seconds later Danny was by Lucy's side helping her to her feet.
"Mom, you okay?"Danny asked worriedly.
"Yes, you?"Lucy responded.
Danny nodded and Lucy wrapped him in a hug.
"Ma'am we have orders to evacuate ."A young male homeland agent told Lucy.
Just then the detenator in Lucy's hand started to beep. She raised it and it was glowing red.
"Fail safe."Danny said with a muttered curse. "If she let's go it'll activate."
Lucy felt her face drain of color.
They were somewhere over Nevada when Wyatt heard the sat phone ring. The agent closest answered spoke and listened briefly before signaling Wyatt. He stood and crossed the small space taking the phone.
"it's Christopher."the agent explained.
"Logan."Wyatt said as he pressed the phone to his right ear and walked back to his seat.
"The good news is we have Davis in custody."Christopher began.
"And the bad news?"Wyatt asked knowing their was more.
"Lucy and Danny were involved with the capture of Davis."Christopher explained quietly. "During that Lucy inadvertedly activated the explosive's fail safe."
Without thinking Wyatt let out a curse then apologized.
"We're doing everything we can to end this as soon and safely as possible."Denise stated. "You'd be proud of Danny he's keeping Lucy calm."
"Keep me updated."Wyatt said. "We're still a couple hours out."
"I will."Denise promised and ended the call.
After a long moment Wyatt realized the silence on the plane. He glanced up to see the rest of the team waiting for news. He lowered the phone twirling it in his hands.
"They have Davis in custody."Wyatt reported. "They're still looking for the explosive he planted."
As the other agents began to talk among themselves Wyatt stared out the window. The last time he's felt this helpless was in the early days of Jess's disappearance. Even though logically Wyatt knew it wouldh't make a difference he silently willed the plane to go faster.