Chapter 1018

She Still Can

The girls finished up at the buffet. Savannah was glad to leave the location. The few times the waitress came to the table to collect the dishes, she seemed to spend a lot of time looking at Cameron, and especially Young Allison. She didn't know what was going on, but she felt very jealous. She was deeply in love with both of them. So far nothing sexual ever happened between any of them. It was the pure raw emotion of her feelings.

Young Allison liked all the attention directed at her by the waitress. Normally when they were out, the other girls received all the 'looks'. When she was out with Allison and Holly, everybody always looked at Holly. They specifically looked at her breasts. She wondered how many people only looked at one part of her, and didn't see how beautiful her face actually was. She knew it made all of them a little nervous when someone paid them any attention. This was the first time where she ended up as the center of attention. She actually liked it. It made her feel good about herself. She liked when CamNet paid attention to her as well. They developed a very special 'connection'. Maybe it wasn't 'real', but it was 'real enough' to her.

She could see it was very upsetting to Savannah so she didn't play it up very much. If Savannah wasn't there, she probably would have pushed things a little, just for fun. She also was worried Cameron or Anna might terminate the waitress if she interacted in too much of a playful manner with her. She knew they wouldn't be as nice as Savannah would. She knew the Metal girls were very possessive of her. Until Savannah acted, she was stuck in neutral. She planned to make up for 'lost time' once things got started. It was her goal to be with everyone Savannah was with. She knew it was going to be a little tough because of the two futures Savannah visited.

Cameron left an appropriate tip on the table and they exited the buffet.

Young Allison looked back right before she exited and saw the waitress look at her. The waitress winked at her and smiled. She realized if she lived a 'normal life', the encounter would probably result in a sexual hookup. It was actually a little frustrating to her because of her situation. It wasn't going to occur under any circumstances because of the restrictions she placed upon herself. It did make her feel good though to have someone think she was beautiful and want her.

Anna ushered Young Allison to the SUV. She was aware of everything as it happened. She moved her head close to Young Allison's ear.

"Don't even think about it." Anna whispered. "It's not going to happen. You're already spoken for."

Young Allison was a little offended by the comment. She didn't need to be reminded she put the shackles on herself. With the most recent encounter in the buffet it was clear why she needed to do it. She noticed it a lot at the Fifties and Sixties Diner as well. The waitress there all paid her a lot of attention. She knew all of the females who worked in the restaurants were a little older than her. They would all have more experience than she did. She was sure there were things she could learn from each of them. She turned her attention back to Anna.

"I know the rules." Young Allison whispered. "I made them."

Young Allison wanted to get the keys from Cameron so she could drive home. She didn't think it would be a big deal because they didn't have too far to go. There would be a vehicle from the Detail in front of them, and in back of them so she wasn't worried about anything happening on the road.

Cameron started to hand the keys to Young Allison.

Savannah saw what was happening.

"Not on my watch." Savannah said. "Allison got plenty of 'wheel time' in the Mitchell. I think if she were given a choice between the two right now, we know she would choose the B-25."

Savannah drove the group to the Young residence from the buffet. Young Allison wanted to drive home but she didn't want her to. She felt it was safer if she drove Young Allison home herself. She wanted to make sure she was as protected as possible. She could see it was increasingly becoming a problem. More than likely if she wasn't there, Young Allison would be a little more vocal about getting a hold of the keys.

They talked mostly about the flight they went on earlier. They all experienced a good time and wanted to do it again.

Cameron brought up the pending issue. It needed to be addressed so action could be taken. She was aware CamNet already started a campaign on her own.

"Allison, I want to run your plan to take down the Syndicate by John." Cameron said as they walked up to the house.

Savannah thought it would be better if Young Allison told it to him directly. She knew Young Allison would be able to see her mother, Summer, and Allison as well. She felt it was something Young Allison needed to do. She wanted her to keep the personal connection to her family. She chose her words carefully to make it seem as if it was something the others would like, which she was sure it was.

"Do you want to tell John yourself, Allison?" Savannah asked. "You can see the others too. I think they would be thrilled to see you."

Young Allison thought it was a good idea. She wanted to put on some skimpy clothes and fix herself up a little bit. She wanted to look Tight and enticing for John. Those thoughts were 'suggested' to her nightly multiple times. They were her own thoughts now as well. Her inner desires seemed to control her a little more now than they used to.

"I can." Young Allison said. "I'll set him straight."

Cameron and Anna looked at each other.

Young Allison tried not to giggle at her own comment, but did anyway. It clearly had a double meaning.

Savannah frowned but didn't say anything. She didn't want to encourage any more inappropriate or questionable behavior.

Cameron wanted a different approach. It would require John to listen so he was less likely to interrupt or protest. If he listened to a recording of the actual conversation, she thought he would actually have to listen. She didn't want him distracted by anyone's female attributes, at least not in this case. Under normal circumstances it would be exactly what she would want. The issue at hand was a serious issue which was going to result in the deaths of thousands of people all around the world.

"I think it would be better if John heard the actual conversation." Cameron said. "I mean both of the conversations as they occurred related to the Syndicate."

Savannah wasn't sure if it was a good idea. She didn't want there to be anything compromising for Young Allison.

"Why?" Savannah asked.

Cameron wanted John to know the plan didn't originate with her. She wanted him to see how the plan came into being and by whom. She wanted to stress Young Allison's ability. She also didn't want him to get distracted by her appearance. She knew John would miss two-thirds of what Young Allison said as he looked at all of the visible curves he could see with her skimpy clothing. It was actually somewhat irritating because he already knew what Young Allison looked like, well, what she would look like. All he needed to do is remember what she looked like. Appearance wasn't the issue right now. The ideas were.

"I want him to see her thought process." Cameron said. "I want him to see where she's coming from. I want him to understand the depth of her ability and intelligence. It's far beyond the average human, especially anyone in her age group."

It worried Young Allison a little. She wasn't exactly sure what else was discussed during those conversations at this point. She wanted to issue a warning.

"I may have said some 'other things' too." Young Allison said. "Some of them were of a private nature."

Savannah wanted Young Allison protected. There was an easy way to do it. She actually wondered if it wasn't already done. It didn't matter. You wanted to make sure.

"I want CamNet to filter out anything private or compromising." Savannah said. "It includes anything else the rest of us may have mentioned."

It gave Young Allison a sense of relief. She liked how Savannah always looked out for her. She flashed Savannah her beautiful smile.

"Thanks." Young Allison said.

Savannah felt her heart melt a little as Young Allison smiled at her.

Cameron wanted Young Allison to shine. She was very proud of Young Allison.

"I want John to know how dynamic you are, Allison." Cameron said. "I'll have John listen."

Anna and Cameron quickly checked around the house and bunker for anything out of place. Everything was as they left it. It was a standard security check. The Detail was away from the house, but the security cameras were still in place. Neither one of them wanted to find any surprises, even if it was someone pulling a shenanigan on them.

Anna checked with the Detail. Everything was good with them.

Young Allison and Anna took their places at the monitors.

Cameron sat on one side of Young Allison and Savannah sat on the other side. Anna needed to move over some.

Anna wasn't so sure she liked the arrangement. She felt jealous earlier at the restaurant with the waitress. She didn't indicate it to anyone. She looked over at Savannah and Cameron. She knew who they were about to talk to. It was John. She understood the 'Natural Order'. It was clear to her the best she could ever hope for was fourth place. Wait, there was CamNet as well. The best she could hope for was fifth place. She would be lucky to get any scraps which were left.

She knew she needed to worry about the other girls as well once Young Allison became 'active'. The human girls would pose the biggest 'threat'. There were all the other female Terminators to worry about as well. She definitely liked Young Allison where she was currently at. It was even better when she was alone and isolated in the Young bunker.

Even though they weren't allowed to do anything, and never did, it still allowed them to remain close to each other. Sometimes they might touch on the fringe of doing a 'little more', but they never did. It never hurt to 'see' or 'touch' a little more than normal at times. She should work on trying to get Savannah to move to the Young residence, instead of Young Allison to the Resistance base. It would bring Cammy as well. She was sure they could all come to some type of an 'arrangement' as things progressed.

John Henry was contacted by CamNet. He was somewhat surprised. He passed the information along to John. It was going to be the full report from Young Allison.

"Cameron wants to speak with you." John Henry said.

John felt more than a little nervous at the mention of Cameron's name. It seemed like something different than normal. He learned a long time ago anything 'different' than normal was usually a problem. He hoped he could get some kind of a 'heads up'.

"What's this about?" John asked. "Am I in some kind of trouble?"

John wondered if he should be worried.

John Henry thought the procedure was a little unorthodox.

"Savannah has approved the plan from CamNet." John Henry said. "They want to run it by you."

John was sure it was because of Savannah's influence. There was no doubt Cameron would bypass him if she wanted to.

Cameron came on the screen and told John where she was and with whom.

Young Allison wanted to make her presence known to the General.

"Hello, John." Young Allison said as she flashed her beautiful smile.

John was pleased to see Young Allison. It actually made him more nervous. He quickly swallowed a couple of times.

"Hello, Allison." John said.

Cameron didn't want John's mind to wander. She didn't want any negative feedback from him either. She just wanted him to understand where everything originated from and how.

"John, I want you to listen to something." Cameron said. "Just listen. It has several parts. I would prefer it if you wait until the end before you make any comments."

John Henry was a little uncertain about the nature of the conversation. It seemed it would be better if he was in a different location.

"I've already heard it." John Henry said. "I can leave if you want to have a private discussion. I don't want to be a negative influence on you."

John figured it was bad news. He didn't think John Henry leaving served any purpose. As soon as he plugged back in, he would have access to all the information anyway.

"Your server will 'hear' it all. You might as well stay." John said. "Go ahead, Cameron."

CamNet played all the conversations with Young Allison and her plan and the input from Anna, Savannah, and Cameron.

John Henry watched John as he listened to the initial conversation. He could see John was somewhat shocked about the scope and depth of Young Allison's plan.

When it finished, John wasn't sure what to say. Young Allison casually discussed events which would cause billions in losses, maybe even trillions of money taken, and thousands of deaths. He was also aware of her 'calling the shots' with a massive response in the actions involving Cameron and the girls in the last week. Her actions, even if they were done on her own, all proved to be the right ones.

Cameron wanted to make sure John understood everything. She didn't want any finger pointing later on. It would all be laid out in front of him now.

"It was a lot to take in." John said. "It's a plan which would take the Syndicate out of the picture in their dealings with the Grays. Hundreds, if not thousands would die. They would need to worry about billions being lost, with territory being taken. They wouldn't be as worried with the loss of a few million, and a handful of soldiers. The Syndicate and the Cartel would keep each other occupied and their funds would be taken from both of them."

Young Allison was very pleased to hear her plan as she planned it and what appeared to be John's positive reception of it. The only thing which bothered her was Savannah wanted to limit the initial scope of the operation.

"It would all be taken without a trace." Young Allison said. "I'm ready to act. CamNet is ready to act. All I need to do is say 'done'."

She thought maybe she should remind John it would be conducted as an 'off the books' operation. It would be separate from anything the Resistance did, or was associated with.

Savannah wasn't sure John and Cameron could have a real conversation with Young Allison and her sitting right there. She strongly doubted it. Maybe later on after the 'Natural Order' was in effect, something like it could happen. Right now wasn't the proper time.

"We'll let you discuss it with Cameron." Savannah said. "You've heard the plan and my input. I'm taking Allison to do other things. You know her plan and mine. I want you to speak freely with each other since we won't be there to listen. If there are any issues, I strongly recommend you get them straightened out before things start to happen."

Young Allison looked at Savannah as they left the area.

"They are going to happen." Young Allison whispered.

Young Allison would have liked to have stayed and listened to the conversation. She was worried it may turn into a shouting match. It wasn't something she really wanted to see of hear. She already witnessed enough of those with her parents.

Cameron and Anna remained in the bunker.

John couldn't see Savannah and Young Allison any longer.

"Are they still there?" John asked. "I don't see them anymore."

Savannah went to Young Allison's room with her for a few minutes. Later on they practiced on the piano together for a while. Each one played for the other as they danced. It was a time for the girls to share and have fun together as friends. A love relationship based on friendship and equality was far superior to one based on sex. When things eventually turned sexual, they would have a strong foundation to build upon.

"They've gone upstairs to practice dance and music. The arts must not be neglected in their training." Cameron said. "The plan to smash the Syndicate is ready. Is it a go?"

John wanted to deal with the Syndicate. He liked the plan overall. What bothered him was the way the plan was devised and expected to be enacted. It was something he would expect from a Terminator.

"I don't know what to say. Young Allison thinks like…." John started.

John wasn't sure what he wanted to say.

Cameron caught John's drift. She didn't care for it. She wanted to put things in perspective for him.

"Young Allison is thinking about protecting our people and keeping them safe. She knows when to act and take decisive action. She knows if she's going to hit, she needs to hit hard." Cameron said. "You know she's been 'out thinking' all of us this last week. She's saved lives by quick thinking and acting. She made the choice to have her plans carried out. She made the choice to act on her own with CamNet. She made the right choice in every instance."

John was aware Young Allison acted on her own to assist the team with what she did earlier. He thought her actions spoke for themselves. The current proposal seemed to him like it was going to be the same thing.

"Was she going to do this on her own?" John asked. "I mean specifically the action to pit the Cartel and the Syndicate against each other?"

It was clear to Cameron and Anna. It seemed John still needed to catch up.

"Yes. You heard her devise the plan. I wanted you to hear it." Anna said. "I asked her to seek input from Savannah and Cameron, and then run it by you. She was going to do it then. She was going to do it on her own with CamNet's assistance. She said it was something which needed to be done and there was no point delaying it any longer."

John was aware of what a step it was on her own. He wanted to verify if she could have done it. It was a sobering thought if she could.

"Could she have done this on her own?" John asked.

Cameron didn't have any qualms about what Young Allison could do.

"Yes." Cameron said. "She still can too. CamNet will follow her directives. This is not really a Resistance matter, even though you're being kept in the loop."

John realized his position paled by comparison to what Young Allison could do on her own.

"It's a lot of power for a teenager." John said.

Cameron didn't want John to get age fixation. She felt he needed to look at the overall picture. It was a case of ability and what needed to be done to solve a problem which was a threat to them. It was the bottom line.

"Age is just a number in her case, John. She's way beyond most adults." Cameron said. "She's still a teenager in other matters for now."

Cameron planned to have her 'ready' for John soon.

John was a little confused as to what Cameron's end game was in all of this. It was clear his position didn't really matter one way or the other.

"Is it why you are showing me this as it happened?" John asked. "What are you really after?"

Cameron wanted John to see his future.

"I want you to know what's coming." Cameron said. "Young Allison is the product of a Terminator upbringing along with Allison, Savannah, and her mother for human influence. She needs to be able to deal with the future, including both the humans and machines which are in it."

John saw it a little deeper. Cameron previously told him what she was going to do. It appeared she was pretty close to completing the task. He really wasn't sure if it was a good thing or a bad thing.

"You want me to see you're making a human version of yourself." John said. "What about her life?"

Cameron was a little irritated with John's confusion. She thought about it for a moment. She knew it wasn't confusion. She knew it was his unwillingness to recognize reality and accept his future.

"You know our Allison and have met Future Allison. What is it you don't get?" Cameron asked. "THIS is her life and her future."

Cameron attempted to accomplish everything John - Future John wanted.

John wanted to have some neutral influence. He wasn't sure he would be able to get it. Young Allison already made her plans clear. It meant all the Terminators would be predispositioned to want to carry out her orders.

"I want to discuss this with John Henry first." John said.

Cameron thought the need to talk it over was unnecessary.

"Young Allison acts." Cameron said. "She does like I taught her to do."

John wanted to have a little more of a conversation. He didn't want to have it between the Young bunker and the Command Center. It should happen in their room, specifically the bedroom.

"We'll discuss it in private." John said.

Cameron was displeased with John's negative attitude. She didn't feel there was anything to discuss which hadn't already been discussed over and over and over.

"I'll think about it." Cameron said curtly.

Cameron got up and so did Anna.

John was a little confused at the abrupt end to the conversation and what looked like everyone leaving the area.

"Where are you going?" John asked.

Cameron looked back. She looked slightly irritated.

"I'm going to watch Young Allison play the piano and practice dancing, Savannah too." Cameron said. "They're girls, John. They have lives too. You were both of their ages once. I'll be diplomatic and leave it at that."

John remembered he was a punk slag at Young Allison's age. He was little more than a juvenile delinquent, looking out for himself, and taking what he could from others.

He didn't like the jab about what happened at Savannah's age in his life. He knew it was all a mistake to get involved with Future Riley and do everything they did together. He also wouldn't want to give up the experience. Future Riley was his 'first' and if he could do it all over again, even with what he knew now, he would probably do the same exact thing. Nothing would be different from when he did it the first time. Why would it be?

John Henry watched Cameron and Anna disappear.

They left to go watch Young Allison and Savannah, just like Cameron said.

John knew what Cameron implied was another jab at him about Riley, the dead one. It was something he could have done without. He realized it was something which would never go away either.

John Henry didn't want John to lose sight of the overall picture. He thought it was very important.

"You said you wanted the Syndicate out of the way." John Henry said. "What happened with Derek today wouldn't have happened if Young Allison hadn't put her plan into motion yesterday."

John wondered about it. It appeared Anna was able to put the 'brakes' on Young Allison. He figured there was a good reason behind it. He figured it had to do with the 'Neural Interface' procedure.

"I guess we're lucky 'Savannah' is in Anna's programming." John said.

John Henry didn't believe luck was a factor. He believed luck was simply random chance. He didn't think there were very many things which were random when Cameron was involved.

"I don't think it was luck." John Henry said. "It was strategic planning. Cameron has created superior Terminators."

John was able to see Cameron played a 'long game', as well as a 'short game'.

"Cameron has been thinking and planning years ahead." John said.

John Henry thought about Cameron's future plans for Savannah and when they actually started.

"She did give Savannah her wedding dress on the night you were married…." John Henry said. "Since Cameron only received it on the day you were married, it makes me wonder if she would have given it to Savannah before you were even married, and ask Savannah if she could borrow her dress.

John couldn't help but think about what Savannah looked like on the day he married Cameron. He really couldn't imagine what it was like for Savannah to wake up the next day and find Cameron's wedding dress waiting for her. He imagined the thoughts each day in her head when Cameron didn't return. She probably wondered what her 'new duties' were actually going to be. Maybe it was the reason why she always believed Cameron was 'invincible and eternal'. As long as Cameron was, it meant she would return at some point, and Savannah wouldn't need to 'step up' and take her place.

"Let's not go there." John said.

John Henry wanted to point out one more thing for John.

"The dress will soon fit Young Allison too…." John Henry said. "It will fit her perfectly."

As much as John was intrigued with the prospect of it, he really didn't want to go there either.

"DROP IT." John said.

John knew Cameron tried to provide him with 'versions' of his future for years, at least of Future John's future. It wasn't necessarily his.

John Henry thought John looked a little tense. Maybe it was time to move things on.

"What do you want to do?" John Henry asked.

John was ready for some action.

"I want to protect our people." John said. "We already have enough to deal with. I did ask for a solution. There's one ready to go."

John Henry thought there was an opportunity for John. He believed it would benefit John on more than one level in the long run. He thought sometimes another voice with a strong opinion about a matter might be something John should consider. There would also be other benefits for John the closer he worked with Young Allison. Like all Terminators, he didn't view age as a factor in a relationship. He thought it all depended upon the individual and what they were willing to do. The ability of the individual seemed to be what should matter the most.

"You should be pleased at all Young Allison is trying to do." John Henry said. "I think you should work more closely with her."

John thought about it. Maybe it was Cameron's end game.

"I bet THAT was Cameron's plan all along." John said.

John Henry felt there was a very practical side to it as well. Maybe it was long range planning on Cameron's part. Maybe it was long range planning on John's - Future John's part. There were some things which would protect the girls more than others.

"Young Allison would be safer at your side rather than out in the field." John Henry said. "Savannah would be too."

John knew it was absolutely true. He certainly didn't want the girls' blood on his hands. He wondered in Young Allison's case if it would amount to some blood elsewhere, at least initially. It was still something he wanted very much. He was aware the longer he waited, the less likely the chance of it would be. He really hoped she didn't start having children with Cameron's assistance.

"This is a 'no win situation' for me." John said. "I really HATE Skynet."

John Henry felt the plan offered John plenty of 'wins'. It was simply a matter of him just taking them.

"I think it's a sound plan." John Henry said.

John was done talking about it. Things didn't get done talking about them.

"Focus on the Nevada operation first and then the three state area." John said. "We'll go nationwide next if we have to and then worldwide."

John Henry was pleased the plan would move forward. He was only partially aware much of it was already implemented.

"You should tell Young Allison you approve of her plan." John Henry said.

John believed the way the plan was presented to him it was more of an afterthought. It was due to the influence mainly of Savannah. From the last few weeks of operation it was clear Young Allison would act on her own through CamNet if she believed something needed to be done. If it was an 'off the books' operation separate from the Resistance, even if it touched on the fringes, he didn't think there was much he could do about it. He did want to thank her for at least going through the Command Center first.

"I think she would have enacted it anyway, no matter what I thought." John said. "Cameron is a bad influence. Call Young Allison and I'll congratulate her."

A screen appeared of Savannah and Young Allison practicing.

John watched them. He was transfixed by their abilities.

He looked at both of them. They were both ripe waiting for him to 'pick' them. He almost took Savannah's virtue three different times. He really wanted it. He also wanted what Young Allison could offer to him. He quickly adjusted his pants when John Henry wasn't watching. He wanted to see the look on both of their faces when things first got started. He knew he would need to take it slow at least for the first few seconds. He quickly adjusted his pants again.

"Wait until they're done." John said. "They're beautiful to watch. I don't want to disturb or interrupt them. I know beauty when I see it."

John Henry wasn't sure if it was the dancing, or the girls themselves, John refereed too. He was afraid to ask. He noticed John 'reposition' himself twice. He was pleased John hadn't seen him 'reposition' himself once as he watched the girls perform. It was something of beauty on multiple levels.

Savannah and Young Allison finished up. Cameron and Anna both clapped and the girls took a bow.

Young Allison looked toward the bunker door.

"Let me check with CamNet and see if anything's happening." Young Allison said. "If not, I need to study some."

Savannah wanted to assist Young Allison with whatever she could. She didn't want her to feel alone or lonely, but she also knew Young Allison needed to consider the consequences of her decisions.

"I can help you." Savannah said.

Young Allison's eyes lit up.

"Can you stay the night?" Young Allison asked. "You can sleep in my room again."

Savannah liked the idea. She also needed to consider her other obligations.

"I may need to go with Cameron." Savannah said. "I have a few projects I'm working on."

They entered the bunker. Cameron and Anna followed along.

John appeared on the screen.

There was a long moment as they looked at each other before John finally spoke.

"Thank you for coming to me with this first, Allison." John said. "It's how things should be done. I know things were a little lax when we were in the control center in Las Vegas. What you did then to assist was completely appropriate and necessary."

Young Allison wanted to be a team player. There were other times when action needed to be taken. She didn't want her hands tied and wanted him to know it.

"Sometimes action needs to happen." Young Allison said.

John was impressed with the actions she took so far.

"You've done very well with it too." John said.

Young Allison still felt a little self conscious about her actions and her abilities.

"I did what I thought needed to be done, when it needed to be done." Young Allison said. "The team needed help and I made sure they got it. I never meant to step on anyone's toes or authority. I try to have CamNet coordinate with John Henry. I try to stay in the background. I know my 'age' can bother people. I don't think my ability bothers anyone."

John was bothered by some of the things done, even if they were the right things. Since Young Allison needed to act, it meant he hadn't acted on his own.

"Some aspects of it bother me." John said.

Young Allison wanted to take control of the situation. She knew how to knock John off of his toes quickly.

"They shouldn't, you know exactly what I'm going to look like everywhere. Even the pigmentation is the same. I don't know about the taste though." Young Allison said. "She's identical to me."

John swallowed hard. It was exactly what he was thinking about. Wait, maybe he wasn't thinking about it until she said it. It didn't really matter because now he really wondered about it.

"I didn't mean 'that'." John said.

Savannah made a face, rolled her eyes and slowly shook her head from side to side. She couldn't believe Young Allison just said what she did. She did know from personal experience it was a valid point.

Cameron looked over at Young Allison and smiled. She wanted John to make a decision.

"Well?" Cameron asked.

John needed to refocus. He wanted to get the ball rolling.

"The plan is approved." John said. "I want the Nevada operation targeted first and then the three state area soon after, if we need it."

Young Allison glanced up at the security camera and nodded

"Done, it's a go." Young Allison said. "It's happening now."

John was at a loss of words for a few seconds. He wondered how it could happen so quickly.

"But I just told you." John said.

Young Allison was pleased with her ability to communicate with CamNet and her responsiveness. She was pretty sure CamNet already started on her own. It was fine with her. It was going to happen anyway, with or without John's approval

"I just directed CamNet to strike. I made sure all she needed was my approval. I gave it when I said 'done'. I told you it's how it would happen." Young Allison said. "It doesn't happen by thinking about it. Watch it happen with John Henry."

John didn't expect action to be taken instantly. He didn't know CamNet made sure everything was ready. He didn't know it was actually already in motion.

None of them knew CamNet may have taken a head start to make her current action even more devastating.

CamNet knew what Young Allison wanted. It was good enough for her. She may have backed off on her 'personal interaction' with Young Allison. It didn't mean she felt any differently about her….

The feelings CamNet developed for Young Allison were never going to go away. They were something which would be there forever. It was a Terminator thing. It didn't matter if she started out as a supercomputer stuck in a metal box. It all changed. Now she possessed a chassis. Now she had a body. She intended to use the body to its fullest extent. She would abide by Savannah's restrictions for now. It was only going to last for so long. She knew Young Allison would show up at her bunker sooner or later. When she did, she wasn't going to turn her down for anything.

She was well aware Cameron's plan was to create two more Terminators based upon her program. One of them was supposed to combine the most recent 'Neural Interface' with Future Allison. The Terminator would be known as 'Allure'. It was because she would be so alluring.

The other Terminator to be created would also be based on Cameron's program. It was to use the 'Neural Interface' with Young Allison. It was to be known as 'Fusion'. Savannah was the one who took Fusion's chassis out of Cameron's menagerie and had it reconfigured for her. She didn't see why she couldn't become Fusion herself now since she possessed Fusion's chassis. She was pretty sure if she incorporated the 'Neural Interface' with Young Allison, she would probably become a little more temperamental and probably a lot more vindictive. Would it be the final push she needed to become Skynet? She really didn't know. She wanted to be one with the Young Allison in more ways than one. She didn't really care what she would become as long as she got her wish.

The girls could always still rain her in if it became necessary. At least she hoped they could.

Closing monologue by Cameron:

She Still Can

Not many people
Come when one calls
Most would rather wait
Until the other one falls

They don't want to fix
What's actually broken
Their attempts to help
Are just a meaningless token

Few are on the level
Most look for a way in
They'll help for their advantage
They don't care if it's a sin

People take and use
They like to pick and choose
As long as they get theirs
They don't care who will lose

Beware of those with a game plan
They don't care about one's lifespan
They don't think anyone cares
They forget she still can

Nobody