Chapter 933

Not Good Enough

John and John Henry tried to formulate a plan and brainstorm what was happening. It was quite evident what they lacked most were facts. They needed to deal with a lot of supposition and speculation.

They discussed if there was any way to set the H-bomb off from outside of the mine. There was no way for them to do it. They still didn't even know for sure if the H-bomb was still there and hadn't been appropriated by the Skynet forces. If they found the H-bomb, they would have found the Terminator power cell connected to a timer next to it. It would be an indication to them some other group already tried to do something. It would also give them a time and date when it was supposed to happen from the timer.

If H-bomb was now encased in Cobalt, it would be the biggest spreader of the deadly Cobalt radiation. It would need to be on the surface or airborne for the maximum spread of the deadly long term radiation.

There was a reason all of the nations agreed not to build a Cobalt bomb. A C-bomb was too deadly for anyone to have. If anyone used one, the Cobalt radiation would reach their nation as well. The effects of the Cobalt radiation would last long after all of the inhabitants were dead from the effects of it. The radiation would linger for the next few generations which survived. Most of them would die.

John thought about sending more Terminators to back up Cameron and her team. He was sure it would create an additional problem with Cameron. He wanted John Henry to look into what was available.

"Where's Bob at?" John asked. "He was here awhile ago."

John Henry wasn't sure where Bob went.

"Do you want me to call him?" John Henry asked. "Do you need him for something?"

The more John thought about it, the more he figured it was going to be a problem with Cameron if he sent the additional personnel without her asking for it. Then again, she probably wouldn't ask for it, even if she needed it. She would try to do everything herself like she normally did. It was a classic 'Catch 22' problem.

"Bob must have something he needs to do." John said. "Do you know what it is?"

John Henry didn't know what Bob was up to.

"I'll call him." John Henry said.

John thought maybe they would need fewer Terminators where Cameron was at, not more. If they were going to detonate an H-bomb underground, maybe fewer personnel would be better. He remembered Savannah wanted to send all the Metal girls away earlier except Samantha. It was for the same reason.

"Don't bother." John said. "I don't like looking over someone's shoulder."

John used to hate when his mother, and then later on Cameron, did the same thing. It was very irritating. He knew he treated Cameron very rudely and without any real respect when he realized she was behind him and told her to get him a burrito or something. He realized he didn't treat her like an equal when he made the statement but more as a servant. It was the same attitude later on which caused her a lot of damage in the Jeep when they sent her to pick up his birthday cake. The Jeep exploded when she turned the key. There were a whole group of problems which followed the incident when it caused some damage to her chip. The main problem was because she reverted back to her Skynet programming which was to terminate him. There was an entire series of unfortunate events which followed.

John Henry decided to find out where Bob was at. He didn't know of any specific task he would be working on now. CamNet interrupted his search and informed him Bob was 'working with her'. He was instructed to return to his duties and 'leave it alone'. There was to be no further 'follow up' until he was notified otherwise.

He didn't want to get into a 'scuffle' with CamNet. He was sure someone was probably doing something they shouldn't be, but it wasn't his job to be the 'police'. It was CamNet's 'job', not his. It really made him wonder what was actually going on.

John Henry decided not to share his silent exchange with CamNet with John. It would most likely cause a bigger problem. He would start asking more questions and trying to find out more. He didn't want to get locked out of his system with the impending action in the Nevada desert. He would take John's advice as well.

"I won't bother with it." John Henry said. "No one likes a nag."

John wanted to have some options ready. He thought the best chance of success would be if they could use the TDE. They would need some way to make sure it would work in the way he wanted it to work. There was no way to conduct the type of test he knew of. Maybe they could work something out.

"I need to know what we can test with the TDE to see if we can get to where the H-bomb is at." John said.

John Henry already advised John against using this option earlier. He still saw it as a bad choice. They didn't have any of the coordinates where the 'energy bubble' would need to go. Even if they did, they would still need some type of a test subject.

"I know of no way to 'test' it without actually sending someone." John Henry said. "We would need to gather some type of intelligence as to what was going on in the surrounding area."

John knew the TDE was limited to organic covered matter. He wasn't about to send anyone, even if it was a deactivated Terminator. The most he might risk would be a limb from one of the damaged Terminators being used as spare parts. It would also most likely alert the Skynet forces something was going on. They might even be able to pinpoint the location of the H-bomb and encase it with Cobalt as well as whatever else they were doing.

"It's too risky." John said.

John Henry already explained to John several times the use of the TDE wasn't prudent in this case because they didn't know the coordinates and if everything was still the same a half of a century later from when the H-bomb was placed in the bottom of the mine. If somehow Sheila or Cammy were able to come up with the information, he thought it was worth giving it a shot to keep Savannah and Cameron out of the mine. He knew what his first option was going to be.

"If it will prevent the termination of Cameron or Savannah, every Terminator will volunteer." John Henry said. "Starting with me, I'll go first."

John was afraid it was true. One by one they would all be sent to their doom to protect Cameron and Savannah. There were enough events like it. They didn't need another one.

"NO." John said. "I don't want to start getting into one of those situations again."

John Henry knew John was still bothered by the 'Day Of Loss'. It did lead to a very traumatic fifteen months. Cameron was able to 'fix' all of it, more or less. At least no one from their group was terminated even if several of them were banished to different futures

"It never ends well." John Henry said.

The mine was one problem. What was actually in the mine was a bigger problem. The rapidly approaching trucks were a new problem. Depending what their cargo was, they could be an even bigger problem. There was only so much time they would have to deal with them before it became a bigger problem.

"Where's the convoy of trucks?" John asked.

John Henry tracked the progress of the big rigs. He hoped they would take a divergent route somewhere along the way. They didn't, they were still headed towards the mine. Before they arrived at the mine they would need to pass by where the girls were staged.

"They're nearing the location the Metal girls and Savannah are at." John Henry said. "They will arrive in less than thirty minutes. They may go faster, or go slower, there's no way to know what they'll actually do."

John wondered if there was any way to slow them down some. It would give Cameron's team more time to prepare.

"Can you do anything to delay their arrival?" John asked.

John Henry didn't have many options available to him where the trucks were currently at on the open road. There were no signals in the area he could control. There was one possible option he could use. He didn't think it was a good choice. He would still offer it to John.

"I could direct a State Trooper to pass them and slow down." John Henry said. "It's doubtful any of them would attempt to pass him, unless they didn't care if they sparked a confrontation. It's possible some of the tractors and trailers may not have tags which are up to date, especially if any of them were 'borrowed'. There was a good chance some of them were."

John didn't think it was a good idea. It was a good bet there were probably more than just the drivers in the big rigs. There could be two or more Grays per truck. They could have a Terminator with them for all they knew. If they wanted to make time they wouldn't let the State Trooper stand in their way. He would be terminated.

"No. It would endanger the State Trooper if they are up to no good." John said. "I don't think we want any law enforcement personnel in the area for what is going to happen later on. They'll be at risk along with any other people on the road. Maybe it's something else we'll need to address soon."

John Henry thought the termination of one State Trooper was a fair 'trade off' if it prevented nuclear weapons from being used, especially if Cobalt was involved. The more he looked into the effects of a C-bomb and the long lasting radiation, the more it bothered him. Maybe Cameron's or Savannah's life was worth the sacrifice if they could stop Skynet. With five missing nuclear weapons from the nearby Air Force Base, there was too big of a gamble not to try and prevent it. Five C-bombs would be devastating. It's why the H-bomb was put in the mine in the past. It was to stop it. Maybe they should let event's play out. There was obviously some form of 'temporal management' in play there. If the 'Chosen One' was involved, they knew what they were doing. At least he hoped they did.

"No State Troopers will be redirected." John Henry said. "I'll make sure none are even close to the area. It will help avoid a chance encounter."

John wanted to get some control over the situation. Right now the events controlled them.

"Can you jam the truck's communications separate from those in the mine?" John asked.

John Henry would be able to isolate the trucks from contacting the mine. He could prevent them from communicating with each other as well or allow the trucks to communicate with each other if they decided to. He would have to see how events played out as to what the best course of action would be. Right now the answer to John's question was simple.

"Yes." John Henry said. "I can control communications."

John didn't know what was in the big rigs. He knew there were nuclear weapons missing from the nearby Air Force Base but he didn't know if they were in the trucks currently or already in the mine. Those trucks were there for a reason. They were to pick something up or deliver something. They could actually do both. Either way they were a threat.

"Maybe the Metal girls can take the trucks down well before they get to the mine. We can stop them and intercept whatever cargo they have." John said. "We need to be able to do it with some type of safety margin for them to operate. I would prefer we didn't have some type of shootout in the desert."

John Henry could see the merit to John's plan. Any resources or reinforcements they could deny Skynet in the mine would be a benefit to the Resistance in the long run.

"They could have anything from Cobalt to the missing nuclear weapons." John Henry said. "They could also be unrelated."

John doubted it was anything unrelated if it appeared they were going to go to the desert warehouse first. He wanted to get something set up. He hoped to do it without alerting anyone in the mine as to what they were up to. He didn't want to accelerate Skynet's plans any further than they appeared to be accelerated.

"Quickly, let's work out a plan." John said. "I want to give the girls something to work with as a starting point."

John hoped it wasn't the missing nuclear weapons. He didn't want Cameron to get her hands on any more. Then again, he didn't want them in the mine either if they were about to set off an H-bomb.

Skynet could build a group of C-bombs to flood the environment with Cobalt radiation with more nuclear weapons. Maybe Cameron in control of them was safer, at least until she became 'Skynet'. It was still another situation they would need to see how it developed.

There were times he really wondered how everything was going to play out in the end. He was pretty sure Future John never anticipated many of the things which occurred since he first sent Cameron back in time to watch over him and prepare him. More than likely at this point they created several alternate futures with all the events they engaged in. There was really no way to know.

When it became clear Young Allison wasn't going back home, CamNet acted. She couldn't let anything happen to her.

Bob was summoned by CamNet before Young Allison even formulated her plan. She anticipated what Young Allison would do. She also knew what she wanted done. She often came to the same conclusions Young Allison did.

Sure enough, Young Allison wanted to do the same things CamNet decided already needed to be done to help Cameron and Savannah and end the new threat.

CamNet facilitated what Young Allison asked for without mentioning she already set things into motion. She didn't want to become a problem any more than Young Allison did.

Currently Young Allison and Anna were in a jet flown by Bob. It was on its way to Las Vegas. It would arrive in minutes. CamNet orchestrated everything so there wouldn't be any problems. It was the fastest way to get everybody into the target zone.

Bob touched the jet down at the Las Vegas airport. He'd been contacted by CamNet and asked to remain dark. He was instructed Young Allison wanted to go to Las Vegas to be with Cameron and Savannah. He wasn't sure if any of it was a good idea. It didn't sound like it to him. He wasn't in a position to question anything. Since he was contacted by CamNet there was no one to appeal to.

Earlier:

Young Allison contacted CamNet directly on her own. It was a breach of protocol in every way and something she shouldn't do. She knew all of those things, but did them anyway. She was very concerned for the safety of Savannah and Cameron. Previously it sounded as if Savannah might be headed on a one way mission into a mine. She was going to prevent it. The brakes were on for now, but she didn't think they would stay on for long.

They were instructed to wait at the airport in Lancaster. Her Detail was with her.

"Bob will be here very soon." Anna said. "I can hear the jet now."

It took a little while for Young Allison to be able to hear it.

"I hear it now." Young Allison said.

Young Allison instructed her Detail to remain in the Antelope Valley. She thanked them for their assistance. She made a point to touch each one of them as she thanked them. She liked to make a personal touch, quite literally. They would remain at the airfield until the jet took off.

Bob flew in from Van Nuys to pick Young Allison and Anna up from the airport in Lancaster to fly them to Las Vegas. He landed, shut down the engines, and opened the door.

Young Allison and Anna were there to greet him.

"Hi, Bob." Young Allison said.

Bob greeted both of them. He offered to let Anna be the copilot. Instead, Anna motioned for Young Allison to step up and take the copilot's seat.

Young Allison strapped in. Bob instructed her on everything he did before he did it. He started one engine and had her start the second one. They taxi to the end of the runway and took off. She waved to her Detail as they passed by. They were off the ground and started their climb. Once they were at altitude he let her take over for a few minutes. She was very thrilled. She didn't do any fancy maneuvers or aerobatics.

"I really appreciate this opportunity." Young Allison said. "Thank you, Bob."

Bob was pleased to be of service to the 'Chosen One'. All of the Terminators understood the term 'Chosen One' applied to both Savannah and Young Allison equally. He was well aware Young Allison on her own chose to head into the danger area to be with Cameron and Savannah. He knew physically she was young but he knew mentally she wasn't. She was cold and calculating when it came to dealing with the enemy. He was aware when she hit, she hit hard, she hit low and she kept hitting. There was no mercy for the enemy. There was only termination. He often was selected by both Young Allison and Summer to do their training when Cameron was unavailable.

"We can do this more, some other time." Bob said. "I'll assist you with whatever training you desire to have. It applies to your sister as well."

Young Allison knew Bob was Summer's favorite Terminator, next to Cameron that is. Currently this was her first time at the control of a jet aircraft. She found it very exhilarating and eye opening.

"I just wanted to get the feel of a new aircraft." Young Allison said. "I'll fly this jet one day."

Bob was aware of many of Cameron's long range plans. They all needed to follow the goals she set for the girls. So far the girls exceeded every one of them much quicker than was expected for any human. It was especially true for the youngest Young daughter.

"I'm sure it will be one of many." Bob said.

Anna wanted to keep the 'operation' under wraps for as long as possible to allow Young Allison to accomplish her mission. She was aware Cameron, Savannah, and John would all try to interfere as soon as they found out where she was at. She knew the finger was going to be pointed squarely at her. She ran Cameron's program so she could take the heat. Her biggest concern would be from Claire. She hoped to take a few preemptive measures. She looked over at Bob.

"You'll return back to the Resistance base and not mention this unless you're specifically asked." Anna said. "You don't need to lie, but you don't need to volunteer any information either. Young Allison wishes to remain clandestine for as long as possible. She's going to carry out her mission regardless of anything else. She doesn't need any extra flak along the way."

Bob understood the instructions. He wondered if maybe he shouldn't accompany them once they arrived in Las Vegas. It didn't appear it was going to be the situation.

"Affirmative…." Bob said.

Young Allison felt bad about lying to Savannah, Cameron, and John. She didn't want Bob to need to lie on her behalf. She wanted to take responsibility for her actions, but she didn't want anyone to try to stop her. She didn't want to get into an 'order war' between Savannah with the Terminators. It would be very traumatic for all of them to receive conflicting 'orders' from each of them. She wanted to reiterate what Anna said and also let Bob hear it from her. She didn't want either Bob or Anna to suffer later on for her actions. They're most likely would be some type of repercussions. So be it.

"Bob, I don't want you to have to lie, especially for me. I'll take the heat. If you're specifically asked, you may answer truthfully." Young Allison said. "I did lie and I feel bad about it. If I would have been truthful up front, I would have received a lot of resistance to prevent me from being where we are right now."

Bob wanted to ease Young Allison's mind some. He knew how things worked and why.

"Everyone lies." Bob said. "It is how we must operate sometimes to achieve the goal."

Young Allison understood to 'achieve the goal' was the same as 'winning'. She wanted to win, but she didn't want to hurt those she cared about to do it. It still troubled her she deceived the ones she cared the most about. She told them she would go home and she didn't have any intention of doing it. She knew she would go home eventually, she just wasn't specific on the timeline of when it would be. She knew it was deceitful. She was compelled to join the girls in Nevada from something deep inside of her. She only did what she needed to do to accomplish the goal. She was much closer to it now but she still wasn't there. She still couldn't help but think about John, Savannah, and Cameron.

"It's the people I needed to lie to which bothers me." Young Allison said. "They'll all know soon enough. I'm sure there's going to be a lot of blow back directed at everyone who assisted me. It includes you, my Detail, Anna, and CamNet."

Bob was able to see the deep conviction Young Allison felt about her actions. He admired her resolve and fortitude. She was very goal driven and motivated. He was aware she would make an excellent Terminator if she wasn't a human. He understood even more why Skynet chose to pattern Cameron after Future Allison. He hoped to ease Young Allison's mind a little but he doubted he would be able to.

"You're doing what you feel is 'right'." Bob said. "If you believe in something, you need to follow your heart. You believe you're protecting your future mates. It is a noble cause no matter how it is viewed."

Young Allison believed what she was about to do was the right thing. Everything in her body told her it was. Her deception still bothered her.

"I am very determined. It is something I must do. I just know it is." Young Allison said. "I still don't like lying to them."

The jet was given priority clearance for landing and lined up with the runway. They were wheels down a few minutes later.

Bob understood Young Allison was troubled by her physical age. It was her ability which mattered to any of the Terminators. It wasn't her age, or years on Earth. Many of the Terminators were actually younger than her in years of existence.

"You're worried because of your age they don't fully understand you." Bob said as he taxied to the jet ramp. "Your Cessna is over there, fueled and ready."

It was the plane Allison flew in before. It was the same plane Savannah and Cameron flew to Las Vegas in. It all started what felt like a week ago. It was only yesterday.

"Age is just a number." Young Allison said. "Ability and knowledge speak for themselves."

Bob didn't mention he, and all the Terminators, were aware the success of the operations of the last few days came from decisions made in the Young bunker. They were decisions which were made and enacted, they bypassed normal channels. They were decisions which saved lives and machines. They were decisions which mattered and made a difference. They were all the right decisions and they were all made by her. She acted on her own and did what she thought would help the Resistance forces the best.

"I've trained with you." Bob said. He wanted to keep it simple. "Your ability and tactical thinking are superb."

Young Allison only did what Cameron taught her to do. She was taught to act when necessary and deal with the consequences later. Maybe it was the most significant part of the training. She also wanted to be a team player.

"I'll let John do the strategic planning. Cameron, Savannah, and I will all do the tactical planning on the spot." Young Allison said. "Sometimes there needs to be fast thinking and quick action."

Bob didn't like to see Young Allison about to go off on her own with only Anna to assist her. It reminded him too much of Cameron and Savannah off on some dangerous mission together. In fact they looked exactly like the younger versions of Cameron and Savannah.

"I can accompany you." Bob said. "It would be an honor."

Young Allison didn't want to tie up any more Resistance resources. She needed to think about the others and they may need them for something.

"Thank you, I want you to return home." Young Allison said. "I want the jet returned and fueled in case John needs it for anything."

Anna didn't want Bob to worry too much about them. Once she arrived with Young Allison, all of the Resistance female Terminators would be at the same location. It was definitely an unusual gathering.

"There should be enough Terminators where we're headed." Anna said. "Allison doesn't wish for you to have any problems with John. Remember, if you are asked any direct questions, you are to answer truthfully."

Young Allison didn't want to cause trouble for anyone. She wanted to make sure Bob was protected from any repercussions because of her actions.

"Tell John you were on an assignment for CamNet if it comes up." Young Allison said. "If it becomes a problem, ask John to speak directly to me. I'll take care of everything for you."

Bob thought maybe she would ask Savannah or Cameron to help her smooth out any difficulties.

"You don't want Cameron or Savannah to handle it for you?" Bob asked.

Young Allison knew what she needed to do and it's what she did. No one else was responsible for her actions but herself.

"NO. I can handle John on my own." Young Allison said. "I take full responsibility for my actions. We'll be 'interacting' more in the future. I mean John and I will be the ones 'interacting' going forward."

They all knew at that point, Young Allison would have 'control' of John for the 'rewards' she would be able to 'share' with him. They were the 'rewards' everyone would want to 'share' with her. It didn't matter if they were male or female.

It was evident to Bob she wanted to do it herself. He thought he might be able to help briefly and escort them to the Cessna. He didn't want any lookiloos to be involved with what the girls did.

"Do you want me to go to the Cessna with you?" Bob asked.

Anna was assured by CamNet that everything was covered at the airport.

"CamNet has all airport personnel engaged in other tasks away from the Cessna." Anna said. "We're cleared to go once we're in it."

Anna opened the door on the jet.

"Watch the engine." Young Allison said.

Bob already took some preemptive action for when they exited the jet

"I've turned the starboard power plant off." Bob said.

Young Allison went up to Bob and touched his cheek with her hand.

"Thank you, Bob, for doing this for me." Young Allison said as she smiled. "I really appreciate it."

Bob I was captivated by her beautiful smile. He felt the same way when Cameron smiled too. It wasn't often for her, but it was the same beautiful smile as Young Allison.

"You know we will all do what we can for you." Bob said.

Young Allison wanted to hold herself in check and be responsible for her actions

"Don't ever let me abuse the privilege." Young Allison said. "If I ever 'step over the line' I want any and all of you to say something. I'll listen, even if I don't change my mind. I want to always hear the facts. There's always more I can learn from someone else. Everyone has something to contribute. We're all on the same team."

Bob didn't want to create an issue now but this seemed pretty risky to him.

"To be honest with you, this is pretty close to 'stepping over the line'." Bob said. "I'm very worried for you, both of you."

Young Allison felt duty call to her. There was no need to endanger anyone else.

"I need to protect Cameron and Savannah." Young Allison said.

Bob could see she believed in what she did.

"Your motives are pure." Bob said.

Young Allison was worried about her family as well.

"Check on Summer and my mom for me when you get back." Young Allison said. "I'd appreciate it very much. I'll check in with them myself when I get back."

Bob understood the unspoken part of her statement was, if she didn't get back.

"Affirmative…." Bob said.

Young Allison smiled at Bob again.

"Bye, Bob, thanks." Young Allison said as she gently drew her hand across his cheek.

Anna and Young Allison exited the plane and closed the door, they heard Bob secure it.

"You treat Terminators very special." Anna said.

Young Allison grew up around Terminators. She didn't view them as anything different than any of the other people she associated with who were human. She remembered Savannah told her they were like mechanical humans anyway. She believed it as well. She wanted to treat everybody with the same respect she wanted them to treat her with.

"They are special, like you." Young Allison said. "So I treat them as such, like I do you."

Anna was very pleased with Young Allison.

"You're like Savannah." Anna said. "You're both the 'Chosen Ones'."

Savannah taught her to always respect everyone including Terminators and to treat everyone like she would want to be treated.

"Savannah is superior to me in her experiences in many areas." Young Allison said. "I hope to be her equal one day in everything. I'm afraid I won't measure up. Savannah has set the bar very high with her abilities and accomplishments."

Anna believed Young Allison was equal to every task as was Savannah.

"You will." Anna said.

They arrived at the Cessna. They looked around to make sure there were no wandering eyes. They didn't spot any. They gave it a quick inspection before they fired it up.

They checked with the tower and were given clearance. They saw Bob still waiting to take off until they did. He was ready to come over and assist them if they ran into some type of difficulty with anyone. They taxied and took off. They headed for where Cameron's team was at. They were off into the unknown and certain danger. Nobody knew they were coming.

Anna wanted to make sure Young Allison was holding up as well as she put on that she was.

"Are you afraid?" Anna asked.

Young Allison didn't feel fear currently, maybe she would later on. She was very concerned about the girls on the ground already.

"I'm worried." Young Allison said.

Anna hoped for a little better answer than She received. She wanted to make sure.

"Are you scared or afraid?" Anna asked again.

Actually there was one fear Young Allison always felt.

"I'm afraid I might be viewed as - 'Not Good Enough'." Young Allison said.

Anna knew it was the same fear which haunted Cameron. She wondered if this was the root of Cameron's fear. Since she ran Cameron's program it was something which lurked in the back of her mind as well. She knew it also afflicted Cam, Cammy, and Camille. It would all be felt by Duplicate Cameron, both of them.

John and John Henry went over what they wanted to do with the big rigs with Cameron.

Cameron thought it was better than waiting around and doing nothing. She notified the girls.

"John wants us to intercept the trucks." Cameron said.

Everyone seemed pleased they would actually be able to do something.

Cameron quickly organized the Metal girls.

Savannah still held the message they hadn't viewed yet.

"What about the message from inside of Cammy?" Savannah asked.

Cameron believed the best course of action was to have Savannah go over it with Young Allison. It appeared Young Allison was the one behind the H-bomb and Cammy's missing power cell.

"I want you to speak to Young Allison about it." Cameron said.

Savannah didn't see how it could help anything. It was probably going to cause more of a problem than anything.

"What will she know?" Savannah asked. "She hasn't done any of this either."

Cameron looked at the most obvious conclusion.

"She may have survived this encounter and we didn't." Cameron said.

It was the same morbid conclusion Savannah reached as well.

"I can't get the thought out of my mind." Savannah said.

Cameron believed all the events culminated soon.

"Before this day, we didn't know any of this." Cameron said. "I think what happens, happens today."

Savannah knew they didn't know what would happen later on in the day.

"We don't know what it is yet." Savannah said.

Cameron felt they came up with a lot of the pieces of the puzzle already.

"I think we have a pretty good idea." Cameron said.

Savannah wanted to stitch Cammy up.

Cammy brushed it off.

"We don't have time for it." Cammy said. "I'm fully functional right now."

Savannah didn't like seeing Cammy damaged. She knew the area would have to be reopened to place another power cell inside at a later date. She wanted to fix what she could for now. She didn't like the damage to Cammy even if it was necessary.

"I'll do it as we drive." Savannah said. "I want it done."

Savannah cared about Cammy. She wanted what was best for her.

John Henry went over his plan to stop the trucks with Cameron as the Metal girls and Savannah listened.

Savannah thought the plan hinged on the trucks stopping. She wanted to know what the guarantee was it would happen. She didn't see it.

"What if they don't stop?" Savannah asked.

Cameron touched her weapons.

"We'll make them stop." Cameron said.

The teams headed out in their vehicles towards the target area.

They were after the unknown before and headed to a new unknown now. Everything was in a state of flux.

Savannah believed the plan derived in the Command Center left a lot to be desired. She was sure it was going to need some tactical modification.

Young Allison flew the Cessna. She was vectored towards Cameron and Savannah by CamNet. She also used a map and heading to do it first. Her calculations were spot on.

"I make it about twelve more minutes at this speed." Young Allison said as she looked at the map.

Anna noticed Young Allison didn't 'push' the plane. She remembered Savannah told Young Allison there were times when things needed to be 'pushed' and times when they didn't need to be.

"We might be able to shave off a minute." Anna said. "It's if you want to 'red line' it."

They listened to the plan John Henry laid out for Cameron's team. The plan seemed to leave a lot to be desired from their interpretation.

Young Allison silently moved the throttle forward. She pushed it slightly past the 'red line'.

Anna noted the increased strain on the engine.

"It will be ten minutes at this speed." Anna said. "Watch the gauges."

Young Allison did watch the gauges. She also noted the feel of the aircraft. Everything felt right to her and it was what was most important.

"It'll take the punishment." Young Allison said.

This was one of the times when the 'red line' needed to be pushed.

They didn't know it then, but it would come down to a point where every second would count. Right now they earned some of those seconds which would make a difference.

Closing monologue by Cameron:

Not Good Enough

There are many things in life I fear
The one most likely to bring a tear
Is if I will measure up for another
Or if I they think I'm not good enough

I often cower and worry
As through life I hurry
I don't really know
If I will be seen as not good enough

Then there were those
Who another they chose
They made me feel like
I was not good enough

Maybe I was the wrong 'race'
They wouldn't say it to my face
They only thought of themselves
It's a reason to be not good enough

Into myself I'm forced to retreat
There are no victories only defeat
Forever I will lack the right stuff
It appears I was created not good enough

Nobody