Chapter 197

Combined

The team needed to wait for the Grays in the box truck to show themselves.

Derek and Mel waited at one end of the street.

Jim and Kyle waited at the other end. They already scoped out several vehicles they could appropriate if necessary.

Kyle blended in between two of the buildings to keep an eye on the location Jim indicated. He wanted to remain out of sight.

Jim went and checked the different vehicles. He contacted John Henry and gave them their license numbers. If they needed to take one, John Henry would make sure the vehicle was never reported as stolen. It was standard procedure whatever they needed to 'borrow' a vehicle when they were out in the field.

Derek remained near the corner. He could look on the other side of the cross street. He could see Mel would be able to park on the same street the truck turned on, but on the other side of the cross street.

Mel took Derek's advice and moved the SUV to the cross street. He backed up and made a U-turn. He went down one more street and went back the way they came. He went back out to the main street and drove past where Jim and Kyle were at. He went down to the next street and made a left. When he reached the cross street he made another left and then a right onto the street the truck turned onto. He was on the other side of the cross street. He would keep track of the location in his rear view mirror. If the truck left, he would be able to see it. It might turn left or right or even go straight. He would be in a position to follow it, even if he needed to make a turn. Derek soon joined him in the SUV.

John Henry took the opportunity to have Dan and Frank deliver another SUV to where Jim and Kyle waited. They wouldn't need to appropriate a vehicle now.

If the box truck didn't leave the location, Derek and Kyle would need to return to the base. It would be the end of the recon. Dan and Frank would take over the surveillance of the location they were currently at. Jim and Mel would return to the location the box truck left from.

Cameron watched as everyone left Isabel's room.

John was the first to disappear. There was a 'guilty' look on his face.

The last one to leave was Savannah. She stayed and watched Cameron and Isabel. She wanted to make sure they knew they were both important to her.

Savannah finally looked both of them in the face and nodded.

It was clear the wishes of the 'Chosen One' were to be honored. They would be. Savannah was important to both Cameron and Isabel.

Cameron glared at Isabel. Only her promise to Savannah kept her from re-engaging. She still wanted to rip her to shreds if John was 'tapping' her.

The time for games was over. Cameron went straight to the point.

"WELL...?" Cameron asked.

Isabel understood the unspoken question. It was actually a source of contention for her since John never would touch her. It didn't seem to matter how hard she tried.

"No." Isabel-Cameron said. "John never touched me. He never even kissed me."

Cameron was a little surprised to hear it. Isabel wasn't the only contender. She switched her attention and looked at Holly.

"What about YOU?" Cameron asked.

Holly felt a little upset because Cameron even asked.

"You already know the answer. You don't even need to ask it." Holly said. "I would never hurt you. I never did before. I wouldn't now either. You know it's true."

Cameron wondered if maybe she was a little harsh on Holly. She knew there were others available who could have warmed John's bed. She still found it hard to believe Isabel didn't act more aggressively. Maybe she shouldn't have questioned Holly. Perhaps she should be worried about others instead.

"What about anyone else?" Cameron asked. "Did any of the girls get lucky?"

Isabel felt past history should speak for itself.

"You already know the answer to your question as well." Isabel-Cameron said. "Nobody wanted to hurt you."

Holly didn't believe any further problems would develop at this point. There was nothing left for Cameron and Isabel to fight over. Nothing ever happened. Everything was a non-issue.

"I'm not needed here. I'll leave now." Holly said and left.

Isabel looked at Cameron. Cameron looked beautiful and Tight. She never expected to see 'herself' as herself again. Everything in her files showed she Resequenced herself. Until now, she thought she was Cameron Prime. It was definitely a 'Future Shock' to her. Cameron had the original chip and chassis. She was little more than a wannabe.

Cameron wondered what Isabel might also have done. She missed all the events from the time she went into Sleeping Beauty mode until now.

"Do I need any files from you?" Cameron asked.

Isabel knew the inevitability of what was to come. It was almost welcomed at this point.

"Only if you want the calming effect of Holly on your chip. She's helped me greatly." Isabel-Cameron said. "I recommend you consider this chassis before you 'erase me'. It is a fine 'piece' of workmanship. You should borrow it if nothing else."

Cameron liked Isabel's chassis. She wanted to see more. It was different to see it 'alive' and moving, as opposed to lying 'dead' on a table. She would do a further inspection.

"Remove the towel." Cameron said.

Isabel did and faced Cameron. She turned around slowly so Cameron could see all of her. She was proud of the way she looked. She displayed everything for Cameron to examine. She still didn't understand why John wouldn't touch her.

Cameron felt extremely stimulated to view Isabel in her entirety. There was a pent-up desire in her to try for a little more. She restrained herself.

"You're stunning. It's tempting but I like this sheath. It pleases me and it pleases John." Cameron said. "I like to please John."

Isabel already knew the way the story ended.

"You're Cameron Prime since you still have the original chip, chassis and sheath." Isabel-Cameron said. "Evidently I'm a copy in this new chassis. I understand what must be done. We will compete for John if we're both active. We will end up terminating one of ourselves and damaging the other. John would never touch 'me' because I wasn't 'you'. I believe it's something you should actually appreciate instead of scorn. How many others would have done the same thing as he did? It's clear he regrets his earlier transactions against you. I believe he has more than made up for them with his desire for you alone. I'll submit to chip extraction or reprogramming. Please do it immediately. I again recommend you take the 'Holly' in me, she's beautiful."

Cameron was always pleased with Holly's assistance.

"I can always add her if I need her. I've tried to 'fix' myself in my 'slumber'." Cameron said. "It seems every time I fix something, I find something else I need to fix. It appears to be a never ending process."

Isabel felt there was a debt of gratitude which needed to be 'paid'. She believed it was something very important. She understood the girls were willing to die for what they believed and who they loved.

"Cameron, the girls have supported you, me - us, one hundred percent…." Isabel-Cameron said. "I can see what they have done for YOU. You are beyond beautiful. I wish to pay OUR debt before my termination. WE owe them so much."

Cameron tilted her head slightly. It was something she wanted to do for years. Now there was a way to show her love. There was a way for her to be with the girls and not compromise herself. Isabel would do it for her. Isabel was her, even if she was a copy.

"Yes, I've thought about and considered what you have…." Cameron said. "We won't interface in any way tomorrow morning. You'll be reprogrammed. You have a 'debt' to pay for BOTH of us. I'll appreciate it greatly. Whatever happens will be erased with you tomorrow morning. You won't tell me and you'll tell them whatever happens is erased tomorrow. I must not know. Make sure they understand. I don't want to know…."

Cameron was sure if she knew, she would want more. She wanted more now and she hadn't had any yet. It was an urge and desire deep within her. Maybe part of it stemmed from the original 'Neural Interface' with Future Allison. Future Allison's true love was Future Savannah. Just like Allison's true love was Vanna. She doubted it would be any different for Young Allison and Savannah going forward. It was clearly the 'Natural Order' for them. They would all still be able to protect John.

Isabel was very pleased Cameron would allow her to share with the girls. It was what she secretly wanted from the first day she met each of the girls. She possessed all of Cameron's desires, feelings, and knowledge. To experience it first hand only intensified it. She barely was able to restrain herself multiple times when she came across the girls individually, or in pairs, when they were isolated. She listened outside of their rooms to everything which went on inside when they shared. It was something she desired immensely. Since John wouldn't touch her, it only intensified her desire to be with them more.

"It's what we've both wanted. It will be so and be erased with me. Thank You, Cameron." Isabel-Cameron said. "Tomorrow there will be a new reprogrammed Isabel. Our debt to the girls will be paid. I swear it. Their loyalty will be recognized and rewarded. My curiosity will be satisfied. A secret mission will be accomplished. Our love will be shared."

Isabel and Cameron embraced in a long hug. Their eyes met.

"Thank you, CAMERON." Cameron said to Isabel.

Cameron left.

Isabel looked at her naked form in the mirror. She was ready for the 'adventure'. It was something she longed for, but was unable to fulfill because of her commitment to John. Now there was a solution. Cameron promised the girls she would be with them many times, even if it was indirectly. Now it was time to pay the debt. She looked forward with anticipation to clean the slate for Cameron and for herself.

Isabel released her 'hunger'. It was no longer contained by past promises. She was free of Cameron's commitments and obligations. Her hunger swelled as she was now free to be 'herself'. She knew her desire was also Cameron's desire. They both loved the girls and wanted to share with them. The desire was coming….

Her true destiny was to be fulfilled.

Allison and Vanna went back to their room. They were both very pleased and excited Cameron was back. They wanted to speak to her when she was done catching up with everyone and everything.

Vanna reached over and pulled Allison close to her.

Their eyes met and held each other's gaze.

Allison swallowed hard. She could see Vanna wanted her. She knew why.

"Do you want me to be her?" Allison asked.

Vanna began to undress Allison. Allison always made a good stand in for Cameron.

"Yes." Vanna said. "You know it always excites and pleases me. You don't need to if you don't want to. You know it's just for fun. You know I love you, Allison."

Allison understood Vanna wanted her to be 'Cameron'. Since Cameron was reactivated, it was understandable. She didn't mind doing it most of the time. It was fun and playful to do.

Vanna now held Allison's top in her right hand.

Allison looked at Vanna.

"Your clothes, give them to me - now." Allison-Cameron said.

Vanna smiled. It was what she wanted.

There was a knock on the door.

Vanna and Allison exchanged a quick glance.

"Coming." Vanna said as she tossed Allison her top back.

Vanna opened the door.

Isabel walked inside. She watched as Allison's top slid over her head and covered her breasts. She felt a rush of excitement.

The three women all exchanged glances. No words were spoken. It was clear why Isabel was there. They all wanted it. Everyone knew what was about to happen….

The three females all looked at each other. Love was in the air….

"I've never done this before." Isabel-Cameron said. "Go slow. I've never been with anyone in this chassis. It's still untouched."

With those words, the excitement level grew with Vanna and Allison.

The door closed.

A universe opened.

'Dream Lover' by 'Bobby Darin', drifted from Allison's player.

Cameron left Isabel with an important task to take care of. She was to seek out and be with each of the girls before her deactivation tomorrow morning.

She did a quick walk through of the base on the way to John's quarters. They were her quarters too. She wanted to check something first, just to make sure it was still there and available. She looked around and slipped into the bathroom in the hallway. She quickly pulled down her pants and underwear. She touched everything she couldn't see.

'All is as it was.' Cameron thought.

She was very pleased everything was still the same. She pulled her pants up and washed her hands. She exited the bathroom. She was glad she didn't see anyone. It would have been hard to explain why she was in the restroom. She continued on her way.

She passed by the hallway before turning the corner to go to her room. She spotted Isabel walk into Vanna's room. She paused for a few seconds and listened. It was clear what was about to happen. She smiled and continued towards her quarters with John.

John came around the corner and almost bumped into her.

He looked at her and smiled.

"Hello, my sweet love." John said.

Cameron smiled. The positive and beautiful greeting pleased her.

"John, I'm so happy I'm the same everywhere." Cameron said. "I didn't change."

John was a little unsure what her statement meant exactly. It seemed if there weren't any changes, it was a good thing.

"I'm happy too, Cameron." John said. "You're as beautiful as ever, if not more so."

Cameron kissed him long and deep.

John was a little worried about what would come next. They were headed toward his room, their room.

"Are we still married?" John asked.

Cameron tilted her head slightly.

"What?" Cameron asked.

She wondered what his question was really about. She wondered if Isabel may have done something she shouldn't have. It didn't really matter. Isabel was history. She would be terminated tomorrow. She smiled at John and moved closer to him.

"Of course we are." Cameron said.

John was a little worried about another issue since they were headed towards their room. He was sure it was somehow going to be a negative reflection on him. He actually thought if anything it should be a positive reflection. He didn't buckle. He held true and firm. He resisted Isabel's advances, even the extreme ones.

"You…, Isabel, took all your things out." John said.

It upset Cameron a little. Now she would need to put everything back.

"She did? What a Bitch." Cameron said. "She'll get what she deserves tomorrow."

John wanted to laugh but the angry look on Cameron's face dictated otherwise.

"You do realize Isabel is, well, was you, right?" John asked.

Cameron was aware of the fact and it irritated her more. Isabel was probably less of a bitch than she was.

"Yes, she had 'Holly' inside her too on her chip." Cameron said.

John thought the revelation answered a few questions. He was pretty sure it was why nothing ever actually occurred, even when it should have.

"I think the 'Holly' in her kept Isabel from ever 'being with' me." John said. "I'm sure Holly put the brakes on all of the overtures as much as she could. Whatever she did, it worked."

Cameron was well aware of Holly's integrity from when Duplicate Cameron was on her chip for fifteen months. She never took advantage of John then.

"Holly is a true friend." Cameron said. "Why weren't you with Isabel since it was really 'me' inside?"

John knew there were dozens of times when it could have happened. There were a few times when it almost did. It all seemed to fall apart at the last second when it came to something as simple as a name. Cameron's name was 'Cameron'. It didn't matter what chassis she was in.

"Because you, Isabel, refused to allow me to call her, 'Cameron', it always would start a fight." John said. "I wanted you, her, to use the name 'Cameron'. It's your name. It's the name I wanted to call you. I refused to call you anything else. It always upset her. She was incredibly stubborn and willing to fight over it."

Cameron stopped at the room door.

John looked a little confused. He wondered if maybe he said too much. He didn't think he did. He simply stated the truth.

Cameron wondered what the holdup was. She thought John should know the drill by now.

"Well?" Cameron said as she stood there.

John thought about it for a moment. He wondered why he was so dense sometimes. He knew right away what she wanted.

"You got it." John said. "It will be our wedding night all over again."

Cameron smiled and gave John a quick kiss. She was ready to make sure all her 'lady parts' were fully functional. She longed for the sensations John would provide her with.

"I wouldn't have it any other way." Cameron said.

John opened the door.

Cameron thought she needed to say something about John's character. There were times when she questioned it in the past. This wasn't one of those times. It was just the opposite. John was a good man.

"Thank you, John…." Cameron said as she looked into his eyes.

He knew what she really meant….

John picked Cameron up and carried her through the open door….

Isabel spent a remarkable time with Allison and Vanna. The experience was beyond what she expected. She only wished Cameron could know the true beauty she just experienced with Allison and Vanna.

It was everything she thought it would be and more. She also realized it was what she truly wanted. She found the true beauty of sharing with someone as an equal. The girls knew just what she wanted, and when she wanted it. She would have stayed the entire night if she didn't need to pay another debt.

Jesse and Gail returned to their quarters after visiting the target range. Jesse wanted to get cleaned up and used the shower.

A short time later a knock came at the door.

Gail opened it.

She saw Isabel standing there.

Gail knew why….

It was time to let some more slack out on the leash. Jesse would still be hers at the end of the day. Isabel's existence was on a time clock. It was a short one too.

Gail looked back at the bathroom.

"Jesse, I'll be back in a few hours." Gail said.

Gail felt a little defeated. She understood what Jesse really wanted. It wasn't exactly what she wanted, but it was as close as it was probably going to get. Maybe it was better if it wasn't exactly what she wanted. Close, was close enough.

Jesse walked out of the bathroom as she dried herself off. She was naked.

"Where are you going, love?" Jesse asked.

Jesse's mouth dropped open slightly as she spotted Isabel standing there. She knew instantly why 'Cameron', well, Isabel was there….

Isabel looked at Gail. She wasn't there to ruin anything or hurt anyone. Everyone needed to be on the same page.

"Only if you agree. I won't 'hurt' you." Isabel-Cameron said.

Gail spoke the truth as she knew it.

"It's what Jesse has always wanted. She told me before we agreed to 'partner'. She said if she ever got the chance she would…." Gail said. "I agreed. Nothing has changed. I still agree. I want Jesse to be happy."

Gail never thought it would happen, especially at the time. This was a different setting.

Jesse couldn't believe it. It was her dream 'come' true. She looked at Gail. She learned to consider the feelings of others. Their feelings were just as important as hers were.

"I can't hurt you like this, love." Jesse said. "It is what I want, but I can't hurt you."

Gail was pleased to see Jesse was sincere with what she just said. It made her decision to allow Jesse what she wanted more than anything to happen. She knew the true test of love was sacrifice. Jesse didn't overstep and allowed her to actually make the decision for her.

Isabel wanted to be with Jesse. She came up with a solution…. She made a point to look at the bed. There was something else she wanted to find out as well. She wondered what it would be like to be with a Metal girl. She actually believed it would have happened with Holly. It didn't. She didn't see any reason it couldn't happen with Gail instead. She really wanted a first hand look at her massive breasts in a real setting. It was different to touch them when she was inactive, than it would be when she was active and a participant. Her time with Vanna and Allison showed her a three-way was even better than a two-way. So many things could happen at the same time and then switch in an instant.

"There's room for all three of us…." Isabel-Cameron said.

She looked directly at Gail.

Gail and Jesse looked at each other.

It was a desire of Gail's as well. She just never told anyone. It was time to let it be known. She didn't want the opportunity to slip away from her. It was like a dream come true. She didn't actually dream, but she did daydream. She thought about desires and fantasies often, depending upon the circumstances. She also wanted to point out another skill she possessed.

"I want this too, Jesse." Gail said as she looked at Jesse. "Remember, I know CPR."

The three of them laughed.

The door closed.

Three sets of eyes were opened wide.

'Daydream Believer' by 'The Monkees', echoed from the room.

Closing monologue by Cameron:

I Myself

I myself was lost and floundering
Without knowing how I myself found myself
I myself can look through the mirror of time
With the help of electrons feel and see myself

I myself didn't like myself
Until I myself saw into myself
I myself saw such beauty in myself
As I myself shared with myself

I myself poured out many things
Flaws, damage and dreams with myself
I myself found what was sought
Buried deep within myself

I myself cracked opened to myself
I myself flooded and overwhelmed myself
I myself clung to hang on to living
I myself clung so hard I hurt myself

I myself am harmless to myself
I myself respect and honor myself
I myself always will listen to myself
I myself will always be here to hear myself

Nobody