Monday February 18, 2019

11:20 am

The Farm

Nikki had been looking for Simon all over the farm and she finally found him inside the large barn, standing in the middle of the floor looking up at the ceiling. She walked up behind him and put an arm around him and laid her head on his shoulder for a few seconds before saying,

“I miss him. I miss Eve too. They both grew on me so fast, I didn’t realize just how much until they are not here every day.” She sighed and came around front of Simon and handed Eva to him. “We did the right thing Simon, they have a chance to have a real life now without all of the danger that follows us around. Besides, it’s not like we won’t be seeing them again.” She smiled a weak smile at him, trying to tamp down the sadness she was feeling. Simon put his arm around her shoulder and lead her out the door.

“I know we did the right thing, I just didn’t know it would hurt this much not having them around. I sure could have used his help last night.” He said, rubbing the side of his head. Nikki stopped walking and after a couple of steps, Simon stopped and turned around to face her. She looked him in the eye and said,

“Maybe now would be a good time to let your mission end. You know in the end, you aren’t really going to be able to change anything don’t you? As long as they make cars, and human beings drive them, there will be terrible driver’s out there. You have been given an opportunity to let the Rage help those that need his particular set of skills, there isn’t any need to risk yourself chasing after every idiot out there who can’t drive, especially with no one watching your back. Besides, we need you right here taking care of us.” She looked directly at Eva, who had Simon’s nose pinched in her tiny little hand and then back into Simon’s eyes. A smile broke out on Simon’s face, followed by a tear sliding down his cheek.

“If you don’t rescue my nose from this little Rager, the only thing I will be doing is getting some plastic surgery.” He said while gently prying those tiny little fingers off his reddened nose. “Maybe you’re right Butterfly. Are you ready to resume your role as the family chauffeur?” He said as he put his arm back around her shoulder and headed toward the main house. Nikki had a huge smile on her face as they walked toward the door and then she remembered why she was tracking Simon down in the first place.

“Rob called earlier and he wants us to call him back. There is a new mission for the team if you are up to it?” Now, Simon’s smile matched hers as they walked into the house and down to the Ops center to make the call.

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