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[She's restless, on the internet, and periodically rises to pace. Muttering can be heard--words like Nancy Drew, and Encyclopedia Brown. The longer she waits, the more annoyed she gets.]

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[He comes in and shuts the door.] Is there anything I can do to help?

Um...I don't know. Jack's had his memory erased. The whole term, just gone. [Her voice begins to shake.] We're trying to figure out how to get him back.

[Methos opens his mouth, realizes that he has no idea what to say, and closes his mouth. After a moment of thought, he said:] It's like someone kidnapped him, isn't it?

[She closes her eyes and nods, swallowing hard.] I don't...[Taking a deep breath, she pushes away the tears and the weakness.] I haven't got time to cry about this, Adam. Someone took everything from him. I'm going to get it back. Ten thinks he knows how to reverse it. I just need time, and I don't have any.

I understand. [He touches her hand briefly.] Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

[She turns her hand over, gripping his.] Be here? If this doesn't work...I don't know...[her voice starts to shake again] God, I do not have time to break down over this.

Then don't. [His squeezing her hand belies his brisk tone.] I'm available to be the brute force of the operation, should you need someone to sit on Jack. And I'm here. Always. Do you want me to leave you to your planning?

I'm stuck until I find Vala. I've been looking at things online. Brain stuff, mostly. All it's giving me is trauma from accidents and diseases. You know that this isn't anything that simple. [Standing she wraps her arms around him, relaxing for a moment and laughs lightly] Brute force. I like that.

[He hugs her tightly.] Usually the best way to approach a situation is with a great deal of delicacy. But sometimes... knocking it down and punching its lights out is useful.

Well, if I find something to punch, I think you'll be second or third on the list. [She rests her head on his shoulder.] This is good. Since Ten told me they might come after me too, this is the safest I've felt.

[His arms tighten around her a bit convulsively.] You know who did this to Jack? And they might be after you? What exactly is going on? I figured it was a gremlin bite or cafeteria food or something.?

No, we think it's the people I seized guardianship from. Ten says they're...dangerous. They consider Jack an investment. A commodity. Property. [She leans into him tighter, tightening her hold as well.]

[Methos says something under his breath that doesn't sound terribly complimentary.] Charming. Now *I* want to beat them up. [He sighs and rubs the back of her neck.] I came by to give you your present. I don't know if you want to think about that now, though.

Present for what? [She leans back a bit to look at him.] I can't think of a better time.

[Methos reaches into his pocket.] I believe the requirements were big, princess-cut, and diamond. [He puts the box in her hand. It contains these (http://rhiannon.dreamhost.com/lj/fh/diamondearrings.jpg).]

Oh. My God. Adam...[She stares at them, barely breathing.] They're...gorgeous. I really didn't...I was just giving Parker ammo...[She looks into his eyes, all worry gone from her face for the moment.] Thank you.

Never, ever give Parker amno. That's like carrying coals to Newcastle. [He smiles softly at her.] I like giving you things. You enjoy them. I enjoy watching you enjoy them.

I love you, Adam. [She tips her chin up, kissing him softly.] You've made everything better by just being here, you know that?

I'm glad. I love you, too. [He kisses her back, and holds her.]

[After an unbelievably long time of just...being held, she pulls back. I need to get back to work, Adam. [She begins to take her earrings out, to replace them with his gift.] I'll call you to snatch Jack if needs be.

((and I'm off to work. When I get back...Vala assault!))

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