It took a while but Kyle finally found Alex, Soap, Farah, Ghost, and Nik in one of the common rooms.

"What's the plan?" Kyle asked.

They all looked at each other.

"Sergeant you're staying here." Nik said.

"I know. But I'm staying with her and we all know she's scared, no matter if she's not showing it. So at least if I know some details, it will keep her calm." Kyle whispered.
Alex said, "Okay, we'll keep you advised of the plans and during the op, we can let you listen in."

Kyle nodded.

The next day, Alex, Ghost, Soap, Farah, and Nik left before Kyle or Kate were awake. Kyle woke around six to a text.

WE ARE MOVING TO POSITION GET COMMS AND LASWELL- GHOST

Kyle jumped up and threw on a hoodie and sweats before going to her office. Not finding her there, he went to her room.

"Kate wake up!"

"What!" She yelled.

"Hurry, open the door!"

"Hold on!"

It took a minute and she opened the door, looking green.

"Do you feel okay?"

"I'll live, sergeant. What's going on?"

Kyle held up the comms.

"It's live."

Kate took one putting it in her ear while Kyle did the same.

"Laswell and Gaz checking in." Kyle said.

"Right on time fixing to breach." Ghost said.

They both listened to the gunfire, explosions, and yelling, wanting to help not just listen. After what from their end felt like ages they heard,

"Clear! Got him!"

Then there was silence, eerie silence.

"Alex? Come in. Alex? Come in. Alex!" Kate yelled.

"Farah, what happened?" Kyle asked.

Kate took off the comms, looking upset. Kyle wrapped an arm around her pulling her close.

"Someone tell me what's going on." Kyle said.

"Is Kate still listening?" Alex asked.

"No, but she's right beside me." Kyle said.

"We got him, heading back, have medical on standby, he's been stabbed, shot, beaten and that's just what we can see, it may be worse."

"Okay."

After that, it was quiet on the other end, so Kyle took off the comms looking at Kate.

"Come on, let's get medical help on standby."

Kyle stood holding out his hand, Kate looked at his hand and then his face. Kyle did his best to look confident and supportive then she grabbed his hand, letting him pull her up. They went to medical, filling them in, and about that time Nik radioed into the base. They watched as the medical team rushed out, getting Price off the helo and carrying him to surgery. Everyone walked to the sitting room and sat down.

"Why don't you all go get some rest? I'll stay with her." Kyle whispered.

"We know what's at stake here for her." Ghost whispered.

"I don't think she is ready to let her guard down in front of his unit, she needs to stay in control, not break down, which she will if you say anything at the moment. Maybe later when we know how he's doing." Kyle whispered back, keeping an eye on Kate.

They all looked at one another and got up and left, promising to check-in. Kyle sat down beside her.

"Thank you." She whispered.

"No problem."

One of the nurses walked out.

"Kate? Kyle?"

"That's us?" She stood, along with Kyle.

"He wants to see you both before surgery."

They looked at each other, following the nurse. John was in a room ready for surgery, Kate practically ran to him.

"John."

He opened his eyes and smiled. Kate smiled and whispered, voice thick with tears,

"Don't you dare die on me, John." She kissed his temple.

"Rog." He whispered tears in his eyes.

She looked into his blue eyes, kissed his lips, and wiped the tears that had escaped his eyes. He grabbed her hand.

"I'll see you soon. Okay?" She whispered.

He nodded, slightly squeezing her hand.

"We have to take him." The nurse said, apologetically.

Kate nodded, squeezing his hand again, and kissed his temple. She backed off letting the nurses take him.

"Gaz?" John whispered.

Kyle stepped closer.

"Yes, Captain."

John motioned for him to come closer, so Kyle bent his head over his mouth.

"Take care of her."

"I will until you can." Kyle whispered.

As Kyle backed away the doors shut, Kate's control broke and her legs gave out. Running over Kyle caught her, and picked her up, thankfully there was an extra bed in the room so he laid her there. He sat beside her and she rested her head against his shoulder. He wrapped an arm around her comforting her. They stayed like that until,

"Wake me up when he gets back, if you don't I'll kick your ass, sergeant."

"Yes ma'am."

Kate fell asleep not long afterward, Kyle watched her sleep until he also fell asleep.