She drove back from the reception in tears. She had waited to greet her friend and was passed up. She knew she had been away from for sometime, but they had been busy with repairs and healing their wounds.

Travanix's attack had cost them dearly. She was contemplating additional ink as she drove. She had turned on her earpiece just to hear the sounds of Sarah and Dave at it again. It was a comfort to her, because she learned the hard way where she belonged tonight.

In the shadows...