Title: Missing
author: Cindy Ryan
notes and summary: see part one

The next two weeks flew by for Lucy. She not only improved physically but made small but steady strides emotionally as well. Her doctor approved her to return to work. The last hurdle she had was the psychiatric exam. With Wyatt's encouragement Lucy had agreed to twice a day counseling sessions. The doctor had so far been impressed with Lucy's progress. Lucy was just afraid it might not be enough progress to get her back to time travel.

Getting her normal life back or more accurately the life she'd had before her attack Lucy knew would help her immensely. One part of that normal life that Lucy had decided on was getting a place of her own. Lucy knew her mother might argue it at first but in the end Lucy was an adult and could do what she wanted. She had located a small apartment on the outskirts of downtown San Francisco . Lucy was taking a final look at it in an hour before signing the lease. All the online pictures had looked wonderful but she'd fallen prey to that a time or to where the reality didn't quite measure up.

Arriving at the apartment building that Wed afternoon Lucy was surprised to see a familiar truck parked a few feet away. Equally surprised to see a familiar member of Delta Force leaning against the passenger side door. Lucy got out of her car and walked to Wyatt sending him a quizzical look.

"Wyatt, what are you doing here?"Lucy asked not that she wasn't happy to see him.

"You mentioned you were thinking about this place. Thought you might like some company."Wyatt replied with a smile.

Lucy returned his smile and joined him by the truck.

"Thank you."Lucy said quietly. "You didn't have to be here but I appreciate it."

"How'd your mother react to the new place?"Wyatt asked as they started toward the main entrance of the four story building.

"Haven't told her yet."Lucy replied as they walked into the main lobby. "One crisis at a time."

The leasing agent was a tall, thin middle aged woman with blonde hair, and glasses. She put her phone in her purse and smiled walking towards Lucy.

"Dr. Preston?"The agent asked. "I'm Sandra Kane we've talked on the phone. Nice to meet you."

"You too and call me Lucy."Lucy replied as they started towards the elevator. "This is a friend of mine Wyatt Logan."

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Logan. The unit we're seeing is on the fourth floor nice corner unit."The agent explained as they got in the elevator.

Lucy tuned out the woman's rambling as they toured the small one bedroom. With what Mason was paying her plus the last of her salary from the college Lucy could afford something bigger in a trendier neighborhood but this would suit her needs. It was a quiet area and the apartment had modern design with a slight rustic touch.

"We have an agreement with a building half a block away that has a pool and a gym."Kane was saying as they circled back to the front door. "If you'd like that your HOA fees would be a bit higher."

"That'd be a nice perk."Wyatt interjected.

Lucy nodded and turned to look at her potential new home once more. Another step to getting back to her life. Normal or not it was a part of healing. She glanced over at Sandra and smiled.

"I'll take it."Lucy stated.

"Wonderful!"The leasing agent exclaimed. "I'm sure you'll be very happy here. I have the paperwork with me and if you have time we can settle things now and I can get you the keys tomorrow."

"Sounds perfect."Lucy said as they moved to the breakfast bar in the kitchen to sign paperwork.

"Thanks for coming, Wyatt."Lucy said as they exited the building twenty minutes later and walked to Wyatt's truck.

"Looks like a nice place."Wyatt replied as they reached the truck and he turned to face her. "She's right I think you'll be happy here."

"I'll settle for normal."Lucy commented wearily.

"Babydoll..."Wyatt began as he reached for Lucy's left arm which was closest too him. "I know you want to be back at work but I'm just worried you're pushing yourself too hard."

Lucy smiled briefly and prided herself that she didn't flinch at Wyatt's touch or the grip he placed on her arm as he drew her closer. Some things still made her jump despite her best efforts. Her psychiatrist told her it would get easier but with all healing it didn't happen right away.

"I'm alright, Wyatt."Lucy said as she leaned against him. "I just want to move on."

"You'll get there."Wyatt replied as he reached up and brushed a stray brown hair away from her face.

"Want to do dinner later?"Lucy suggested. "As a thank you for boring you to death with real estate tours?"

"And to celebrate your new place."Wyatt added.

"Meet you at..."Lucy began just as her cell phone rang with a familiar tone that she'd set for Mason.

A few seconds later Wyatt's phone rang and they both pulled out their phones. Mason industries was showing on both caller ID's.

"Guess Flynn finally jumped."Wyatt muttered as he answered his phone.

Lucy shoved aside the fear that blossomed at the mention of Garcia Flynn. Her phone was on the fifth ring when she answered. Both conversations were short.

"Guess we'll have to do a rain check on dinner."Wyatt said quietly as he put the phone away.

"I'll see you back at Mason."Lucy replied. "Christopher wanted to meet with me and the psychologist as soon as possible. You and Rufus might have me back today."

"Good luck."Wyatt called after her.

Lucy got into her car and watched as Wyatt climbed into the truck and pulled into traffic. After a few minutes Lucy followed trying to quell her nerves. This was what she'd been waiting for. A chance to have her life back. She just had to get past this meeting and get the green light.