Peanut Butter and Jelly

Axel gave Ryan another small smile, and nodded. "I won't do that. I'd like to," he admitted. It would be easier for him. "But I won't." He gave her shoulder a little squeeze before his hand dropped, letting her go. He was glad she was doing so much better now - that helped. But he'd still miss her.

The revving of Hunter's motorcycle caught his attention, and he threw Ryan a smirk. "You better get going so your boyfriend there doesn't get too antsy."

Nearby, Hunter waited on his bike, ready to follow Ryan home so they could take off together. The sun was setting, and it would be perfect for an evening ride.

Axel gave Ryan one last nod before he turned and headed for Eli's car. This whole thing caused mixed feelings, and he didn't really like it. But then... life wasn't meant to be easy...

...It was a couple hours later. Axel was snuggled on his couch with Jess, watching a movie after they'd shared a milkshake. They were supposed to be at her place, but since his car was out of commission, she'd been nice enough to come to him instead. He'd been a little more quiet than normal tonight as his thoughts still lingered on his job and what he might do once this was over. He had to find something. Something he could do with one good hand. Something to provide for Jess. He couldn't be thinking of starting a future with her and just... have nothing to give.

Lying on his back with her using him as a body pillow, he abandoned focus on the movie and brushed some hair behind her ear. He locked his leg around her to hold her closer, and sighed deeply. The words didn't want to come.


Hal nodded thoughtfully. "He really has come a long way. You know... at some point, they're gonna expect him to willingly give up some Agency information. Do you think he's to that spot yet?"

He himself had his doubts. "I mean... I know he's doubting whether the Agency would kill him on sight now, but still..."


Jason chuckled and lifted his face again. "Yeah, okay." Finally getting out of bed once more, he waited for Katie, then wandered to the kitchen.

Rick was standing at the counter with Kaylee, who was standing on a chair next to him. They had bread and peanut butter and jelly strewn out, along with some paper plates. Rick had his arm around her and was guiding her hand to help her spread the peanut butter into a slice of bread. "There, see? All nice and smooth."

Kaylee giggled. "Corner," she pointed out.

"Oh, right right." Rick helped her spread the peanut butter all the way into the corners.

Jason grinned and threw a wink at Katie.
Looks like somebody found out Rick has a soft spot after all.
He cleared his throat.

Rick looked quickly over his shoulder, and relief swept though his eyes. "Hey, guys."

"See?" Kaylee scrunched her nose. "Tol' you awake."

Rick quirked an eyebrow at her. "Okay, okay, I believe you." He looked back at Katie and Jason, pleased to see bright eyes and faces with color in them. "How you two feeling?"

"Hungry." Jason went to make some coffee. "And in need of caffeine​."

Rick grinned a little, as he helped Kaylee finish her sandwich. "Katie? How about you?"