Chapter 850
All Of It - Everywhere
John left the bathroom and returned to the mini Control Center after his encounter with Cammy. She was nude in front of the heart shaped tub full of bubbles. She invited him in. It wasn't just into the tub she invited him 'in' for. She invited him into herself. She wanted him to take her. She really pushed hard on him. Speaking of hard, he was now too after seeing Cammy naked. He really wanted a little more. What if he knocked off a 'quickie'? What was the big deal? Cammy was 'a Cameron', right? It would only take a few minutes. He really didn't see what it could hurt.
Maybe he could send John Henry down to get something. As far as he knew, Cam or Cammy may have already fooled him into thinking they were Cameron, the REAL Cameron, and already been with him. If it was the case, what would it hurt to do it again? The thought of getting some 'strange' made him very excited. Cammy being there naked only fueled it.
John could hear Dan and John Henry converse as he approached.
"We're following the black car." Dan said. "John Henry can track us to know where they're at."
John stopped daydreaming. It sounded like important information. He wondered how much of the conversation he missed. He needed to get his head back in the game. He was very aware the little head was trying to control the big head. It was doing a pretty good job of it too. It always did. It was clear 'Little Willie' was ready for some action. So was he. He really needed to refocus.
"Keep us posted." John said. "Try to get a tracker on their car. I don't want you to get too close to it. It's only if something works out where they're away from the vehicle and won't see you."
Dan and Frank always tried to stay several car lengths in back of the target vehicle. There was some maneuvering at first. It slacked off after a while. The black sedan made a few turns. They always made sure there was one or more vehicles in front of them when they made the turn as well. After a few minutes, it appeared the unknown individuals were about to make a very decisive turn.
"They're about to enter a casino parking lot." Dan said. "Things are probably going to get rather close very quickly."
John Henry saw the ploy for what it actually was. They were going to ditch the car. They would either switch vehicles or go into the casino to get lost in the crowd. They were all standard techniques the Resistance used. They would use a mall instead of a casino though.
"They're going to switch vehicles." John Henry said. "They may enter the casino as well. They're going to be on the lookout for a tail. They can exit from any of the four sides."
John was concerned about the safety of his troops. He didn't want any of them led into an ambush.
"Did they 'make' you?" John asked. "Be ready to take evasive action."
John didn't want an incident inside a hotel or a casino. If there was a shootout in a location as public as a casino, it would be very hard to contain and cover up. It wouldn't matter how many surveillance cameras they hacked, or personal phones they overloaded and destroyed. There would be hundreds of eye witnesses. Some type of story would come out.
Dan didn't think the switch was based on anything they did. They were very careful.
"I don't think we were clocked." Dan said. "Frank stayed two blocks behind them the entire time. There were always multiple cars in front of us. It seems more like they went to this location as a destination."
Cameron was dissatisfied she wasn't able to terminate the two Grays yet. They were both within feet of her inside of the building Savannah and her were hidden in. Their vehicle was tagged and they would be followed to see what else they would be led to.
The situation with the unknown group seemed there was much more to the story than they knew. She listened to the exchange between Dan and the casino Control Center. The mystery group intrigued her greatly. She didn't like unknowns. Her best guess was they were either Fanatics or the anti-Metal group. She wanted some answers. It was time for her to act.
"I'm going there to assist." Cameron said over her com.
John didn't like the sudden change in plans Cameron wanted to do. It seemed a way to further endanger Savannah. He believed the Grays might lead them to more HK equipment.
"I thought you were following the two Grays." John said.
The Grays sounded routine to Cameron. She figured Gail and Ally should be able to handle a couple of Grays. She wanted the group who didn't want to be found. She intended to find them, all of them.
"The plan changed." Cameron said.
She disliked everything related to Skynet, or any of its illegitimate offshoots. She especially didn't care for the anti-Metal group. She believed they cost her very much on personal matters important to her. She didn't want John to be assassinated by them, just because he was associated with cyborgs, specifically her.
She was sure the Grays were going to be tied to some type of fixed location. The other group may or may not have one set location. She was sure there would be several and they would attempt not to be tracked in any way. She would like to conduct a 'personal conversation' with the two individuals. She glanced over at Sheila and smiled. She was sure the two men would become very talkative, very soon.
Cameron, Savannah, and Sheila were on the way back to Cameron's SUV. They checked the area the Grays changed the boxcar information at. There were no additional clues there. There was no indication the black sedan left any surveillance equipment behind when they checked the location the vehicle was parked earlier.
The black car was an unknown. The people in it were unknown. What they were up to was unknown.
Cameron didn't like the unknown. She made her position known to the Control Center, and John specifically.
Savannah and Sheila looked at Cameron. They heard what she wanted her new target to be. It appeared she was serious.
Cameron looked at both of them. She wanted to make her position clear.
"You heard the conversation." Cameron said. "We're going after them. We need to find out what type of threat they pose."
Sheila didn't want a conflict of interest between Cameron and the casino Control Center.
"John asked us about the Grays, they'll lead us somewhere." Sheila said. "It seems he wanted us to stay with them."
Savannah felt the same way.
"The Grays are a known threat." Savannah said. "It wouldn't hurt if we were to back Gail and Ally up. Dan and Frank face an equal threat, if not worse, because we don't know who the enemy is in the black car. We don't know yet, I mean. They knew what was going on in the rail yard, and who was involved."
Cameron could sense where the real threat would be. It was clear the Grays would be a threat. It was also clear the unknown group was probably a bigger threat until they could be identified. They at least needed to know what group they were involved with or represented. It would determine their threat level.
"Gail and Ally can deal with the Grays." Cameron said. "It appears there's a bigger fish to fry."
Sheila tilted her head slightly with Cameron's latest reference.
Savannah didn't like leaving Gail and Ally understaffed and on the hook. It wasn't something she wanted to force Cameron to reconsider. She made her point. It was time to plan the next step. She doubted Cameron was going to like her plan but she believed it was the best plan for the current situation.
"If they actually enter a casino, I think they'll watch for a tail." Savannah said. "If we follow them in, we should act independently for better coverage. It will be harder for them to identify or clock individual targets, as opposed to a group or even a pair. A single face at a time is easy to get lost in a crowd, as opposed to a group."
Since they faced the unknown, Cameron didn't like the idea. It left Savannah too exposed. Maybe one of the occupants in the black car was a Terminator. If it was the case, he may know of Savannah Weaver in the future. He could identify Savannah and target her. Now she could see she let her 'imagination' run away. It was too risky for Savannah - period. She didn't even consider the same line of thought could apply to Sheila as well as her.
"No." Cameron said. "I don't want you alone, Savannah."
Savannah didn't want to argue with Cameron, but she wanted to make her case and as to why it was a better idea. It was clear the two unknown individuals didn't want to be tailed. If they were from the future, they may spot a male Terminator. She didn't think they would pay much attention to the three of them if they weren't together. They would all be just another pretty face in the crowd, full of other pretty faces. They probably wouldn't even look for females pursuing them.
"Three separate single females won't seem like a threat to them, even if we're noticed." Savannah said. "There will be hundreds of others around. I don't think it's going to set off a red flag like a male Terminator would."
Cameron wanted Savannah protected. It still sounded too risky to her.
"No." Cameron said.
Savannah decided she wasn't going to back down. She didn't think she would need to make it an 'order'. It wasn't what she wanted to do either.
"Cameron, I'll be fine." Savannah said. "I can do this. There's some risk in every operation. You and Sheila will be close by."
Cameron knew Savannah was capable of operating on her own. Maybe it was just the idea the group was unknown. Grays were a threat whether they were Fanatics or not, so was the anti-Metal group. If any of those groups knew who Savannah was, they would want to get their hands on her. She just couldn't take the chance. She also knew Savannah needed to hone her skills. There were four Terminators who would be nearby if she needed assistance.
"I want Dan with you." Cameron said. "Frank will remain in the SUV to give chase if we identify a new vehicle. We don't want them to slip out of a side door, or the front, and get in another vehicle and take off. It could be waiting for them or it could arrive without notice to retrieve them."
Savannah didn't want to push Cameron. She knew Dan would stay far enough away if she asked him to give her some space. She just didn't think anyone would risk an incident in a public place like a casino which was loaded with security cameras. So far the Skynet forces they encountered, as well as the anti-Metal group, all tried to show some restraint when they conducted an operation. None of them wanted to have some kind of a task force sent to investigate them whether it was federal, state, or local. Each of the groups wanted to obtain their goal. They all try to stay off the radar of everyone else.
"They've exited their vehicle." Dan said. "I'm sending you detailed images of both of them."
Cameron hurried to get to where Dan and Frank were. She was almost there. It was still going to take a little more time. They were able to make up some of the time differential because of the roundabout route the occupants of the black sedan took to reach the casino where they exited their vehicle. She just needed a little bit more time. She looked over at Savannah and nodded.
"Dan, follow them on foot." Cameron said. "Savannah will join you. Sheila and I will enter separately. We've all viewed the photos you took. We have visual files on who to look for."
Cameron pulled up to the front of the casino. She didn't want to waste additional time driving around to the rear first. It was possible the two men might exit out of the front of the casino while everyone else was in the rear if she did. It was possible they might split up as well. If they split up shortly after entering the casino, they were bound to lose one of them.
The two 'unknowns' entered the casino from a parking structure in the rear. Dan wasn't far behind them. He hoped Savannah would be able to get in front of them. He knew they would look behind them for a tail. They wouldn't expect one in front of them.
"The marks have entered the casino from the rear entrance." Dan said.
Cameron still wanted an additional layer of safety for Savannah.
"Sheila, I want you to stay with Savannah until she links up with Dan." Cameron said. "I need to park the SUV."
Sheila knew how to do her job. She was a very efficient killing machine. She was itching to get into a casino since they were in Las Vegas. It looked like she was about to get her wish. She liked to do things her own way.
"You got it, love." Sheila said. "It's time for the world to see what a Hot female looks like."
Cameron looked directly at Savannah when she spoke. She honestly meant what she said.
"Savannah will not try to steal the spotlight from you." Cameron said. "She's pretty Hot herself."
Sheila wasn't sure if it was an insult or not. It was time to play it up a little. She moved just right and exposed a breast for Savannah to see, the nipple ring was very shiny.
"Would you center my ring for me?" Sheila asked.
Savannah smiled. She reached out and gently centered the ring for Sheila. She didn't want Sheila to get carried away, especially at the beginning of the operation.
"One of your secret weapons may best be saved for a later occasion." Savannah said. "We might need a distraction, or diversion, later in the operation. I don't think using the option at the beginning of an operation is the right time. I know you're Hot and it's what actually matters."
Sheila smiled at Savannah and tucked her breast back into her top.
Cameron stopped in front of the casino.
Savannah And Sheila exited the SUV and headed into the front entrance of the casino.
Cameron drove away to park. She needed to hurry and get into the casino as soon as possible. Upon further reflection, she thought should have made Sheila park the SUV and she should have gone in with Savannah. She looked back but it was too late they were both already inside.
John was worried about Savannah being on her own as well. He wanted to nixie the plan from the start. He also knew it would create an issue with Cameron if he did since she was the one on the ground and in the battle zone. He wasn't sure how strict the enforcement of any of the gambling rules would actually be.
"Will Savannah get stopped for appearing to be under the gambling age?" John asked.
John Henry was aware Cameron established 'covers' for all of them. In Las Vegas, the VIP 'All Access' pass Cameron tapped into was literally as good as gold in 'Sin City'.
"She has the VIP 'All Access' pass Cameron created for her. It shows she's gambling and drinking approved." John Henry said. "It will give her access to any casino or hotel and any private parts of them. It also identifies her as a 'High Roller'. I don't believe anyone would question her appearance anyway."
John hoped to get his hands on one of those passes as well. He didn't think the rest of the team obtained them yet.
"I know Cameron has one too." John said. "Does Sheila have one also?"
John Henry actually took care of it already. There was only one problem, no one else was able to pick theirs up.
"I've created those for Gail, Ally, and Sheila." John Henry said. "They don't have them in their possession yet."
John wondered, since the VIP 'All Access' pass was good anywhere in Vegas, if they could pick one up anywhere in Vegas. If it was 'All Access' there should be more than one location where they could obtain it.
"Can you forward Sheila's to the casino they're in?" John asked.
John Henry already initiated the process even as John spoke.
"Yes." John Henry said. "It is done. All Sheila needs to do is pick it up."
John felt very limited in what they were able to view currently. Normally in the Command Center at the Resistance base, there were plenty of monitors available at any given time. John Henry was normally plugged into his server so he could make everything relevant appear on the screens in front of him. Right now there were only a few laptops to work from. He wondered if there was anything they would be able to do about it.
"I wish we could have some more monitors set up." John said. "Since you can tie into all the security feeds we can see everything, just not all at once."
John Henry didn't want to seem indignant or cause a problem but he did need to point out a glaring fact.
"We would have retained more control if we remained at the Resistance Base Command Center." John Henry said. "We would be able to conduct our part of the operation like normal."
John was actually surprised he hadn't heard it earlier.
"I don't need you to start too." John said. "I've already heard enough, and I'm sure to hear more from others."
John Henry didn't think he said anything wrong, other than simply state the facts.
The whirlpool noise from the bathroom area stopped.
Cammy soon appeared dripping wet in the doorway holding a towel in her hand. She came over and stood behind John. It appeared she wanted to look at the monitors.
John couldn't help but to glance back at her. Her naked body was inches away from him. He could actually feel the heat radiate off of it from the warm water from the fancy hot tub. It seemed to make frequent contact with his body. She made no effort to dry herself off.
"You're dripping." John said as some water drops landed on him.
Cammy moved around in front of John so he could get a better look at her.
"Can you dry my back for me?" Cammy asked.
John Henry was as distracted by Cammy's nakedness as John was. He saw it as an opportunity to touch Cammy's body because she asked to be dried off. He quickly volunteered.
"I can." John Henry said as he started to stand.
Cammy flashed him an angry look, her eyes glowed red for half a second.
John Henry sat back down and resumed working at his two laptops. He attempted to pretend the incident never occurred.
Cammy turned her back to John and handed him the towel.
John took the towel and looked at John Henry, who didn't look back at him in return. It appeared John Henry wanted to stay out of it. He couldn't really blame him. It was a rather awkward situation.
John stood and quickly dried Cammy's back.
She turned around and faced him. She was ready for a little more.
"Now you can do the front." Cammy said. "ALL of it - everywhere…."
John quickly toweled Cammy off. It wasn't something he wanted to do, but he did it anyway. It seemed he really didn't have much choice. He would have preferred if they would still be in the bathroom for the procedure, instead of standing in front of John Henry. He tried to keep it as civil and 'clean' as possible. He didn't linger in any one spot longer than he did in others.
"There, you're dry." John said.
Cammy made a point to spread her legs widely. There was plenty of 'thigh gap' now.
"You missed a spot." Cammy said.
John started to wonder if Cammy and Cameron hadn't switched places at some point. He didn't see how. Cammy was with him the whole time. Cameron was with Savannah the whole time. Cammy's behavior and her request seemed like something Cameron would 'pull'. He needed to remember Cammy was a hundred percent clone of Cameron. The apple didn't fall far from the tree. He wasn't even sure the apple actually even fell off the tree. It seemed it was still attached, even if it was a very long stem.
He thought since it was 'apparent' Cameron and Savannah 'shared', Cammy wanted to do so as well with him. It really was a simple swap if one thought about it. He could become a 'swinger' by default and circumstance. He kept telling himself it was 'no big deal'. Cameron always told him there were 'others available'. He knew Cammy was an 'other'. He didn't see how anyone could possibly be more 'available' than she was right now. He was just glad this scene didn't unfold in the bedroom, in front of the open bed.
Since Cammy was a clone of Cameron anyway. He was sure if he did it with her, it would still be like doing it with Cameron. He slowly tried to convince himself based on the current situation it was OK to do. They were in Vegas and whatever happened there, stayed there - right? Cameron said it herself. It was her giving him the 'green light' to get some extra 'trim'. He knew he wanted it bad and he needed it now. It was right in front of him, calling to him, reaching out to him, enticing him, and controlling him.
Cammy smiled and took his hand. He looked at John Henry once, but he didn't look back. It was clear he didn't want any involvement. If he didn't actually look, he would have plausible deniability he saw what happened. There would be no visual record of it in his files if anyone checked. Depending upon the nature of the perceived infraction, there was a pretty good chance his video files might be demanded for viewing.
John knew he was in hot water. He was in hot water for more than what the temperature in the whirlpool heart shaped tub could produce. He wanted to go with Cammy, as much as he didn't want to, for various reasons.
Cammy led John into the bathroom. The bubbles in the whirlpool tub still covered the entire surface of the water. She paused in front of it with John.
"Would you like to take a dip with me?" Cammy asked. "The temperature is hot and it's very inviting."
John wanted to pull his hand free and go back out to where John Henry was. His inner desires called to him instead and overpowered him. There was something he wanted, and it was right next to him.
"Sure." John said. "I don't see why not."
Cammy felt a rush of excitement. She lightly moistened her lips in anticipation of what was sure to follow. It looked as if John was about to be hers. She couldn't wait to pay back Cameron. The Bitch was about to get what she deserved. No. It was much more than an act of revenge. It was an act of desire.
John was caught up in the moment. He was sure Cameron and Savannah shared and it probably wasn't the first time. It didn't bother him. He wanted to share with Savannah too. Now it could be with Cammy for a little 'horizontal refreshment'. If he could really be her 'first', it was just the icing on top of the cake.
Cammy smiled and readjusted her position. She created a wider space between her legs. It was very clear what the invitation was she sent to him.
"Everywhere…." Cammy said again. "I don't want you to miss anything, anywhere."
She was well aware she didn't need any manual stimulation at this point to be ready for anything. She was ready for anything already. The anticipation continued to grow as did the moment.
Gail and Ally followed the Grays. The Grays didn't seem to have a worry in the world. Whatever they were doing was routine for them now and they became careless.
Ally felt they started to creep up on the Grays a little too much.
"Don't get too close." Ally said. "We have the tracker on them."
Gail quickly looked at Ally. She didn't want to be angry at her. She wanted to know more about the operation before she could personally terminate the two Grays.
"I don't want to lose them." Gail said.
Ally indicated to Gail they cut their com link for now. She wanted to say some things and not have them come back as problems for her. The problem would most likely come from Cameron or CamNet. Those were both problems she could do without.
"You're upset Sheila got to go with Savannah." Ally said.
Gail was upset. Maybe it was because she felt so frustrated. She wanted to be there for one specific reason. It was to help protect Savannah.
"I can't help it." Gail said. "I care about her so much."
Ally felt there was a missing component. She thought it was something important which needed to be addressed. She knew how it was easy for one's vision to become clouded. She didn't have a full time human lover. They were still certain 'feelings' she possessed at different times.
"What about Jesse?" Ally asked.
Gail felt Jesse wanted more than she could provide. Their relationship was mostly sex based. There was an emotional component to it. Duplicate Jesse in River's future was always there 'between them'. She believed Jesse needed a full time human lover to satisfy her needs. She didn't really think it would matter if it was a male or a female. She did know Jesse would prefer a full time human female lover. She was aware Jesse reached out desperately to Vanna, but Vanna belonged to Allison, and Allison belonged to Vanna. There was no changing it, nor should there be.
She thought the perfect choice for Jesse originally was to become a threesome with Riley and Derek. Jesse told her she promised Cameron she would never interfere with either of them. She knew there was one other person who adored Jesse as much as Jesse adored them. It was Allison's mother, Claire. She didn't think she should mention it. It needed to be something Jesse and Claire worked out. There was another unspoken component to everything. Claire seemed to have her eye on Sarah as well. She knew Sarah was something Jesse desired as well. She needed to refocus. Hypotheticals and speculation were pointless.
"I don't know." Gail said. "Jesse wants more than I have to offer."
Ally wasn't sure where THAT was going. Maybe this was her opportunity to get to see Jesse more often. The 'Allison' in her was all for it. Jesse was good in bed and made things 'happen'. She would offer her 'assistance' to Gail and see what happened.
"I can spend more time with her." Ally said.
Gail was on a little shaky ground here. She sort of made an 'unofficial trade' with Cam. She knew she couldn't have Savannah, but yet she could. She could have the next best thing. She could have 'Savannah' from a different timeline.
"Cam spends time with Jesse now." Gail said. "I've been with Vanna a lot."
It was clear to everyone, including Vanna, why Gail wanted to be with her so often. Vanna was 'Savannah Weaver'. She just wasn't 'Savannah'.
Ally could see what a major part of the problem was right away.
"Vanna isn't Savannah, even if she is, or was." Ally said. "You know what I mean."
Gail was afraid she was obsessed with any Savannah Weaver. She was especially fascinated by certain areas. She didn't think she ever saw anything quite as beautiful as some parts of her before. There was no variation in color or pigmentation change at all. It just looked like a pink butterfly waiting to fly away. She didn't see the need to get specific with Ally.
"I enjoy her company." Gail said. "I'm able to touch 'Savannah' when I touch her. It's how Savannah will be when she is a little older."
Gail knew every inch of Vanna's body down to the last freckle. She knew what every kiss was like and how Vanna 'was', everywhere on her body.
Ally felt Cameron put Savannah at too much risk.
"You mean if Cameron doesn't get her killed first." Ally said.
Ally's comment upset Gail. She became defensive.
"WATCH IT." Gail warned. "DON'T go there."
Ally could see Gail was at the 'edge'. They could be in combat soon. She wanted to get Gail refocused. She didn't want there to be any rash or extreme actions.
"I'm sorry." Ally said. "Mellow out..."
Gail didn't want to be upset at Ally.
"I'm sorry." Gail said. "I love Savannah."
Ally needed to ask the question everyone wanted to know. They all knew Gail's obsession started after the operation at the old helicopter base. It was where Gail needed to fight two Terminators. She was able to fight both of them and deactivate them.
"What happened at the old helicopter base?" Ally asked.
Gail felt a little defensive now.
"I don't want to talk about it." Gail said. "You've studied the reports from both Savannah and me. I know EVERYONE has looked at them. THAT is what happened."
Ally didn't want to push Gail too far right now.
"OK." Ally said.
They all knew the report was accurate in what it 'said'. They all knew there was more to the story than was reported. There were a few important 'facts' which were left out of the report.
Ally wasn't looking for a fight. She leaned over and gave Gail a kiss on the cheek.
"I'm always around…." Ally said. "I can be myself or anyone else who looks like me you want me to be."
Ally was sure it improved her infiltration skills to portray other individuals with the same appearance as her. The more she could mimic any of them accurately, might be beneficial going forward depending upon the circumstances. If someone wanted someone specific, she was more than willing to deliver.
Gail used some of those options from time to time. She also liked Ally to be herself.
"I know." Gail said. "You always do. I find who YOU are appealing anyway."
Ally liked to hear it. Savannah always told her to be herself when they were together because it's why she wanted to be with her. It seemed sooner or later everyone told her it as well.
"Thanks." Ally said. "I think I've played Cameron and Allison for everyone, many times."
There were times where Gail felt very limited. It was through no fault of her own. She lacked an essential component in her programming.
"I know." Gail said. "I can only play 'myself'. I don't have a 'Neural Interface' program like the rest of you, a complete one anyway."
Ally was aware Gail wasn't the only one.
"Holly doesn't either." Ally said.
Gail felt it was because they were created as Restorators. They weren't designed to terminate humans as their sole purpose. The Terminator with the specific appearance of a human was often sent to replace them. The more 'human like' they could be, ensured the success of the mission.
"She was given a limited one before we were sent back." Gail said. "I only received some fragments. I don't even know who I'm patterned after."
There was no doubt who Ally was patterned after.
Ally realized they were inattentive of their surroundings because of their personal conversation. It appeared things were about to happen. She spotted a new turn of events.
"The Grays are about to go into the row of buildings up ahead." Ally said. "We need to turn our coms back on. Things may go hot soon."
Gail was a little calmer now. She needed to refocus as well. They were there to do a job. It looked like it was time to do it.
"OK." Gail said. "It's time to go 'live'."
Ally just couldn't resist slipping one more thing in after Gail's comment.
"So some Grays can go 'dead'." Ally said.
It was a feeling both of them shared.
Closing monologue by Cameron:
I'm Sorry For Your Loss
We know what we would like
Some things never can seem to be
It's how I now feel
With the direction of you and me
I know I can't have
What I so desperately want
I've already said everything
I've been frank and blunt
What the future could have been
We will never know
The future became the past
It didn't happen slow
I do understand
What was the appeal
If you have a choice
You want what is real
I have always
Carried your cross
I do understand
I'm sorry for your loss
Nobody
