The ARC, London

[itsananomaly]

Sarah and Becker had been taken to a cell and shoved in, she was trying to not be scared but she was afraid of Becker being hurt again, "Becker are you alright?" she asked softly, she had seen the heavy blows he had taken from Wilder. [adapted in parts from Series 3 Episode 3 'Medical Mayhem'. Major CW for extreme violence and sexual assault. Preplayed with the amazing anomaly_research_nerd. NFB for distance but OOC welcome!]

Becker(thearcfamily)	"I'm fine..." Becker said as he leaned against the wall, his arm still holding his ribs gingerly. "Are you ok? He didn't hurt you did he?" Becker asked the concern in his eyes as he looked at Sarah, the anger bubbling up inside again as he remembered how Wilder had looked at her and touched her.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"No..." Sarah took a deep breath, her voice shaky, "but he wants to hurt me, doesn't he? He wants to hurt me to hurt you," she let out a sob.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker wrapped his arms around Sarah tightly. "Wilder is a cruel man" he said bitterly. "He will try and hurt us both to get to the other....to get what he and Christine and Helen want." .
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"I'm scared Becker," Sarah trembled as she leaned against him, careful to not his ribs further, "I'm ... I'm not strong like you and the others and they know that,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"I am going to do everything I can to protect you Sarah" Becke said as he held her tightly. "I.... I will do everything I can to keep Wilder away from you."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah let out a terrified sob as she leaned into Becker's touch, "I don't want them to hurt you," she said softly, "I'm sorry that I'm so weak,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Sarah, you have nothing to apologize for" Becker said as he rubbed her back. "I am the one failing to protect you and keep you safe. You are here now, in danger, because of me and not being able to protect you. And I am sorry... that I can’t be a better man for you."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Don't say that Becker," Sarah said as she leaned into that touch, "you've done nothing wrong, you're the perfect man for me, none of this is your fault,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"I just want to keep you safe" Becker said. "I want to do my part and what I know I have to do to stand against Christine and Wilder but I.... you mean even more to me Sarah, and I want to be with you and keep you safe. You deserve better than this."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"I know that your job is dangerous Becker," Sarah said softly, "I knew the risks when I agreed to come work for the ARC," she paused, "I mean I did think the risks were more alone the lines of running away from dinosaurs and not being kidnapped by power hungry government officials but I suppose that was the risk as well, working for a government organisation like the ARC," she admitted.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"You are a brave woman. A strong woman" Becker said as he looked a Sarah. "If anyone can give them a run for their money it is you." Becker looked at Sarah and then pulled her close and kissed the top of her head softly.
Sarah(thearfamily)	Sarah gave a shy smile at that as she leaned in close against Becker, "do you think there's any chance of us getting rescued?" she asked quietly.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"I don't know" he said softly after a moment's hesitation. He didn't want to give up hope but he also didn't want to lie to Sarah either. "Someone at Whitehall is sure to notice what is going on and do something. It's just... a matter of holding out till then I think..."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah just nodded, she had suspected as much, "and knowing Christine and Wilder they've probably kept all of their dealings and plans with the ARC hidden," she said softly, hating how hopeless this all seemed. "Maybe there's a chance we could escape from here?" she said, even though from the cell they seemed to be in, it didn't offer much chance of escaping.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker was about to say something when he heard footsteps outside the cell and he tensed. He didn't know who he was dreading to see more just then, Christine, Helen, or Wilder. He held Sarah close and tried to keep his throat from tightening up. .
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah's eyes were wide with fear as she leaned against Becker, she was terrified of who was going to come through that door. A few moments later and Wilder entered the room, he looked Becker and Sarah up and down, "well, well, well isn't this nice and cozy," he drawled as the door behind him closed.
Becker(thearcfamily)	For a split second, Becker had thought about grabbing Sarah and trying to make a run for it. But he knew as he watched the door close behind Wilder that right then everyone was on too high of guard. They would never get dow the hallway let alone out of the building. "Fuck off Wilder" Becker said as he glared up at the man.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah trembled as she tried to avoid Wilder's gaze. "Where's your manners Captain, I'm your superior officer remember?" Wilder taunted, "and right now, you don't want to be making this situation any worse for you," And then he reached out and yanked Sarah's wrist and starting to pull her away from Becker, she started screaming, "Becker!"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Wilder! Get your hands off her!" Becker yelled as he tried to get to his feet and get Sarah away from him. "Do whatever you want to me... leave her alone!"
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Oh this is just sad," Wilder growled as he pulled down hard on Sarah's wrist and Sarah started whimpering from the pain. "you were one of the best soldiers I taught, and you become a mess over some girl?" he snorted and twisted Sarah's arm tighter, "she's made you weak,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"You made me into a soldier and I will always be a soldier" Becker growled through clenched teeth. "But I am still a human. I will never become what you are, a cold and heartless bastard!" Becker said as he ran for Sarah and tried to grab Wilder's wrist, anger flashing in his eyes as he locked eyes with his former commander. "I do not follow your orders anymore Wilder. I make my own path and I choose Sarah!"
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Wilder held Sarah out of reach, putting all of his pressure on her arm and it was taking all of Sarah's will power to not pass out from the pain. She whimpered fearfully, "you made her a target boy," he growled, "everything that happens to her, is your fault," and then he pushed hard on Sarah's arm and she screamed loudly as a distinct popping noise could be heard from her shoulder. "That's only the beginning of what I can do," he taunted and then threw Sarah to the ground where she landed with a thud and a whimper as she cradled her dislocated shoulder.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker jumped forward and tried to get to Sarah before he felt Wilder's hand stop him. He tried to fight free to get to Sarah. "Sarah! Sarah... hang on Sarah... I'm right here!"
Sarah(thearfamily)	Sarah whimpered as she lay on the ground, tears falling down her cheeks, she couldn't remember ever being in so much pain. "I don't think so boy," Wilder growled, "you and I have some unfinished business," and then still holding onto Becker, he kneed him in stomach. "Becker!" Sarah cried out weakly.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"I'm... I'm fine... Sarah" he gasped as he doubled over, tears running down his face at the pain Wilder was causing- both the physical and mental- as he looked at Sarah, still desperate to try and get to her.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Absolutely pathetic," Wilder sneered and then he began his signature move and began to launch a series of punches in Becker's back and stomach. Sarah tried to crawl over to Becker to be with him but she was in too much pain to do anything but lay there on the ground.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker sank to his knees gasping for breath but he refused to cru out, he refused to give Wilde that satisfaction. He kept his eyes locked on Sarah as he weathered the onslaught from Wilder before he finally stopped. Becke felt himself start to sink to the ground and caught himself on his hands and knees and almost immediately started trying to reach out and crawl towards Sarah to make sure she was ok. .
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Wilder smirked as he saw Becker crawling towards Sarah and just before he turned to leave, he gave Becker one more kick in the ribs. "You're going to regret the day you chose the wrong side boy," he spat and then he turned around stormed out, the door slamming shut behind him and leaving the two of them on the ground. "Becker!" Sarah sobbed weakly, "I'm ... I'm sorry,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker choked on the sob that escaped once the door was closed as he pulled himself over to Sarah. He sat up the best he could, pushing past the pain in his ribs and back. "Sarah... " he gasped as he knelt beside her, his hands trembling with fear and anger as he gently checked her arm and shoulder. "Damnit... looks like it's dislocated" he said as he reached out and took he hand in his.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah let out a sob as she held Becker's hand, "it hurts," she whimpers and let out another cry of pain as the pain reverberated through her body.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Under his breath Becker cursed Wilder as he tried to comfort Sarah as he held her hand tightly and leaned over closer. "Sarah, listen to me. I know it hurts. But I have to try and reset your shoulder. If I don't its just going to get worse." He lifted her hand and kissed it gently. "I am so sorry Sarah" he said. "It's going to hurt but it has to be done. Do you understand?"
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah sobbed but she nodded against Becker's shoulder, "I understand," she said softly, tears falling down her cheeks onto Becker's shirt as he held her close.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker nodded and shifted her as gently as he could to get her in position and propped against the wll so he could have both hands to work with. "I will be as quick as I can" he promised as he gave her a soft kiss on her forehead then placed his hands and took a deep breath, trying to stop himself from shaking so he wouldn't hurt Sarah anymore than he had to. "I'm sorry. I love you Sarah" he said then he moved his hands in a quick and fluid motion and popped her shoulder back into place.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"I love you too Becker," Sarah trembled and then she felt her shoulder going back into place and she started screaming at the pain, she was pretty sure it was worse than when her shoulder had been dislocated.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Easy now... breathe Sarah, remember to breathe," Becker said as he gently moved her arm to make sure it was set back in place correctly. He remembered all too well how much it had hurt when Danny had to do the same for him. "Look at me," he said as he gently stroked her face and wiped away the tears. "You are being so brave. I love you" he gave her forehead a soft kiss then started to pull off the overshirt he was wearing. "Just be brave a little longer. It's almost over, I just need to get that arm into a sling and it should start feeling better."
Sarah(thearfamily)	Sarah tried to do her best to remember to breath, everything hurt and she let out another sob, "I love you too Becker," she trembled, "I'm, I'm sorry I'm so weak," she said softly as she looked up at him.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Shhhh I don't want to hear any of that" he said gently but firmly as he started getting his shirt fashioned into a sling for Sarah and gently got her arm positioned in it. "You are one of the bravest people I know. You have proven that time and time again." Becker finished working in silence and a minute or two later he lowered his hands and looked at Sarah. "How does that feel now?" he asked, the concern evident in his eyes.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah trembled as Becker put her arm in a sling, "it still feels tender but it doesn't hurt as much," she said softly, "thank you Becker," she looked up at him, the last of the tears still in her eyes.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker ran his thumb along Sarah's cheek and wiped away the tears and kissed her softly. Then shifting so he could lean against the wall he wrapped his arms around her carefully and let her get as comfortable as she could against him. "I love you, Sarah. So much. We will figure a way out of this" Becker said as he held her closer, trying to ignore the ache radiating through his ribs. .
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"I love you too Becker," Sarah said softly as she leaned against his chest, careful to not hurt him any more than he was, "I'm scared Becker, Wilder's not going to stop is he?"
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker closed his eyes and tried to relax as much as he could as he gently ran his hand through Sarah's long dark hair. "No, he isn't. But I am going to do everything I can to protect you Sarah and I am going to be right here beside you. No matter what happens, you will not be alone."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah trembled and nodded, "I know its going to worse before it gets better," she said quietly, "but if we're together we'll get through it right?"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"We'll get through this together" Becker said with a small nod as he held Sarah close. As he lay there against the wall, his arms wrapped around the woman he loved, his mind was spinning. He had to find a way to get them out... or at the very least get sarah out somehow.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah leaned against Becker, trying to not think about how dire their situation was, that she had just had her arm dislocated by a sociopath and that her boyfriend was injured as well, "I love you Becker," she said quietly, feeling really tired, just then.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker gently rubbed her back as he watched her snuggle close. "Rest Sarah... I will keep watch" he assumed her as he glanced towards the door. They were in bad shape, there was no denying it. But at least for now they were together and he wanted Sarah to be able to rest while she could.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah nodded as she leaned into that touch, "thank you Becker," she said quietly as she leaned against him and yawned as she got as comfortable as she could considering the circumstances, "you'll wake me up if you want to get some sleep?" she checked first.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Of course" he reassured her as he leaned over and gave her a soft kiss and gently stroked her cheek for a moment. "You rest and I will be right here." Becker watched Sarah and she drifted off to sleep, he gently stroked her hair. "Love you Sarah."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah closed her eyes and let out another yawn, "Love you too Becker," she said softly and then a few more minutes later and she was asleep.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker kept watch as Sarah slept, trying to work over what he knew of the intimate details of the ARCs layout. He and Danny had done countless security checks and tests and the one advantage they had was they were at the ARC. But he just had to figure out how he could get Sarah to safety and then save the others....
Sarah(thearcfamily)	At some point a few hours later Sarah woke up with a start, "Becker?" she called uncertainly, her eyes trying to adjust to the darkness of the cell.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Shhh... I'm right here Sarah, I got you" he said softly as he sat there in the darkness of the cell and rubbed her back gently. "I'm still here." .
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah took several deep breaths as she tried to get as comfortable as she could with the sling, "I ... I thought maybe it had been a bad dream, that none of this had happened ... but it's real isn't it?" she trembled.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"It is... but I am going to get us out of here Sarah. I promise. I just... need time to figure out how." Becker sighed as he leaned his head back against the wall and took a slow steady breath. He knew Wilder was far from done with them and that thought terrified him.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah nodded, biting her lip as she tried to focus on that, that if anyone could get them out of here it was Becker, they just had to find a way to last through whatever sadistic torture Wilder had planned from them, "okay," she said softly, and then she felt her stomach start to rumble, "do you think they're going to feed us?" she asked quietly, even though she wasn't sure she would trust any kind of food that came from Wilder.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"They might. Eventually" Becker said grimly. "Though Wilder has a habit of using dog food in his 'breaking' sessions so... I wouldn't expect anything really edible at first unfortunately."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah grimaced at the idea of eating dog food, "oh Becker, how did you manage to survive training under that awful man?" she asked quietly, she could only imagine what Becker must have gone through in his sessions.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"It was no easy feat" he said thinking back to the years training under Wilder. "He's good but his methods are extreme to say the least. As for how I managed... really didn't have much of a choice. It was obey orders or end up crawling back home to the old man in disgrace. The dog food and the beat downs were mild compared to what my father would have done to me if I had dropped out."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"I'm sorry that you had to go through that," Sarah said softly, "and I'm sorry that we're in this position," she trembled. "I'm scared of what Wilder will do to us," she admitted.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker sighed, he was worried too and didn't know how to really help Sarah at that moment. Lying and pretending like they we ok was going to do no good but he also didn't want to give up hope already. "No matter what happens... I promise I will be here for you Sarah. I would give my life to protect you and I am going to do everything I can to try and get us out of here." Becker held Sarah close and kissed he softly just as he heard footsteps outside the door and the heavy sound of a key turning in the lock. He tightened his arms around Sarah and shifted slightly so he was in a better position to protect her because he knew Wilder was nowhere near done with them yet.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah nodded and leaned close against Becker, trembling especially once she heard the sound of the key turning in the lock and knew that it had to be Wilder. Sure enough a few moments later Wilder stepped in with a couple of soldiers and they were carrying bowls of dog and water. "Well, well, well isn't this cozy," he sneered as he closed the door behind them, "and good you're awake, I was actually worried yesterday might have been too much for you and you'd be passed out, good to know my training was good for something," he glared at Becker. "But first things first, you must be hungry," he nodded at the soldiers and they put the bowls of food and water down in front of Sarah and Becker, "eat," he ordered. Sarah couldn't help it, the smell hit her and she started gagging.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker shivered when he saw the dog food and the smell hit him. He didn't gag but he couldn't blame Sarah for gagging as she was. "We're not hungry" he said, knowing that was a lie but also knowing he wasn't too keen on diving into the dog food that much himself.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Wilder smiled and it was not a nice smile, “eat or I will force you to eat,” he ordered. Sarah stared at that bowl miserably but she still couldn’t bring herself to eat it, even with that threat.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker watched Sarah and then looked up at Wilder as he reached for the bowls. "I'll take hers as well" he said as he took his bowl and tried to reach out for Sarah's. He knew there was a chance that Wilder's sadistic side would get more joy out of watching him choke down the food than he would from forcing Sarah to eat it just then. Would be like back at boot camp and Becker hoped that the familiarity of it would play on Wilder's pride and keep his focus on him for the time being. .
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Becker No," Sarah tried to protest, "I'll be okay ... I'll ... I'll manage," she wasn't sure how but she didn't want Becker to suffer any more than she had. Wilder scoffed, "so be it, if she wants to starve that's on her," but he was watching closely to see what would happen.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker took the bowl and started to eat, forcing it down the best he could. He looked at Sarah knowing she would want to try and be as strong as she could. "close your eyes. It helps" he said tying to keep his voice from shaking. "And don't chew just swallow it down as quick as possible" he said, tying to make it as easy on Sarah as he could so she could learn from his experiences without having to figure it out herself the hard way.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah nodded, biting her lip as she tried to focus on that, that if anyone could get them out of here it was Becker, they just had to find a way to last through whatever sadistic torture Wilder had planned from them, "okay," she said softly, and then she felt her stomach start to rumble, "do you think they're going to feed us?" she asked quietly, even though she wasn't sure she would trust any kind of food that came from Wilder.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"They might. Eventually" Becker said grimly. "Though Wilder has a habit of using dog food in his 'breaking' sessions so... I wouldn't expect anything really edible at first unfortunately."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah let out a sob and nodded, she closed her eyes as Becker instructed and scooped out some dog food and put it in her mouth, gagging again as she forced it down. She was just glad there was a bowl of water there as well or she wasn't sure she'd keep it down.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker paused for a moment and reached out and laid his hand over Sarah's ignoring Wilder totally at the moment, and gave her hand a gentle squeeze, trying to comfort and support her as much as he could.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah trembled, opening her eyes slightly and giving a small smile to show that she appreciated what Becker was trying to do, she took a deep breath and then closed her eyes again and scooped out some more dog food to eat.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker heard the familiar growl from Wilder and ignored him the best he could as he tried to choke down the last of the food. Once it was gone and he looked over to make sure Sarah was ok and getting her own water, Becker started to reach for his water bowl. It was then he heard the familiar growl turn into the sinister chuckle he was all too familiar with.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah somehow managed to finish off the last of the dog food and drank the water to keep it down, she trembled as she heard that chuckle from Wilder. "You and I have some unfinished business Captain," he snapped, "I didn't like you and Quinn running away before we were finished, so I'm going to change that," he nodded at one of the soldiers and they went to grab Becker's hands to hand cuff them behind his back. "Becker no!" Sarah cried as the soldiers went to grab him.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker struggled against the soldiers, more worried about what they might do to Sarah once he was cuffed. When his arms had been retched behind him and cuffed the soldiers forced him onto his knees in front of Wilde. "I'm alright Sarah. It's ok" he said as he stared up defiantly at Wilder.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah trembled as she watched nervously, the door to the cell opened and another couple of soldiers came in carrying kendo sticks. She went even paler as she saw the sticks and looked nervously at Becker, she had seen the injuries that had been done to Danny from the sticks and now she knew for certain that's what Wilder planned to do to Becker. Wilder took one of the kendo sticks and waved it in front of Becker tauntingly, "look familiar?" he sneered.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Not as familiar as your ugly mug!" Becker said, eyes blazing as he stared up at Wilde. He knew he was asking for it and he was going to get it but he wasn't going to give Wilder the satisfaction of breaking him that easily. He had to be strong. For Sarah, and for the others... if they managed to survive this. .
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Wilder smirked and then he brought the stick down hard on Becker's shoulder, "let's see if you're as fired up by the time I get in a few of these blows, you still owe me Captain," he spat and then he struck Becker's stomach. "Becker!" Sarah cried, feeling helpless as she watched.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker knelt there as Wilder let the kendo stick fall. It found its mark right across his shoulders. Biting back the cry of pain Becker tried to dodge the blows the best he could but with his arms cuffed behind him he was helpless, and the blow to his stomach knocked the wind out of his as he doubled over, the cry of pain falling from his lips as he coughed hard, struggling to get a breath in.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"No, stop please!" Sarah begged as she saw Becker double over. Wilder took advantage of this and went to strike blows in Becker's back, making sure that he was pinned down as he made sure every part of his back was hit.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Absolutely pathetic," Wilder spat as he struck Becker several times with the stick, "I thought even with your hands cuffed you'd still be a challenge for me ... now ..." and then he looked over in Sarah's direction, "how much of a fight do you think she can put up?" he sneered.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker's head was swimming as the pain intensified with every strike. Even as he lay face down on the cold stone floor Wilder kept going. A choked sob escaped Becker when Wilder finally stopped. He closed his eyes trying to fight through the pain. It wasn't ill he heard the threat against Sarah that new life seemed to instantly fill him and he struggled to get back up, to get to Sarah. "Don't you dare touch her! Wilder! Leave her alone!"
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Then fight back," Wilder spat, "make it a challenge for me, remind me why you were one of my best students," he growled, as he readied his kendo stick, "or if you won't do it for me, fight for her," he said hungrily as he eyed Sarah and she shrank back at that look..
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker snarled as the anger flashed in his eyes. Rolling onto his back as Wilder made like he was going to go for Sarah Becker kicked his legs, connecting with Wilder's knees. "You keep your hands off her! Bastard!" he yelled as he tried to kick at Wilder again and tried to get back upright. .
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Wilder smirked as that kick made contact with his knees, he stumbled a little bit as he was caught off guard but the second attempt he avoided it and whacked Becker directly in the stomach with the kendo stick as he lay on his back, "I'm going to enjoy this boy," he smiled, "and then ..." he shot another look at Sarah, "I'm going to enjoy taking my time with her," Sarah felt tears falling down her cheeks, she felt so helpless, she didn't see a way around this.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker cried out at the blow to his stomach but still struggled to get to his feet. His bad leg was throbbing but he kept kicking out at Wilder trying to catch him off guard and bring him down. "I will kill you if you touch her Joseph! So help me..." Becker yelled as he dodged one blow from the kendo stick and managed to get into his knees and then onto his feet somehow. He looked over at Sarah then to Wilder. "I won't let you hurt her!"
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"We'll see about that," Wilder sneered, wincing a little as some of those blows landed, he was actually rather impressed with the way Becker had managed to get to his feet but he wasn't about to reveal that and he aimed several blows at Becker's hips, "now that I know your weakness, I have you right where I want you," "Please, stop this," Sarah cried desperately.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker felt everything start to spin. His body aches, waves of pain, each one worse than before, crashed over him and his vision was starting to go blurry. He couldn't keep this up much longer but he had to keep going he had to protect Sarah, at all costs. "Do what you want to me" he said weakly, the slur in his voice obvious as he fought back the blackness that was creeping on the edges of his vision. "Leave her alone."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Oh I'm already doing what I want to you Captain," Wilder sneered and then he aimed a blow at Becker's chest, "she's mine and there's nothing you can do about it, after all this time I finally bested you," and then there was a second blow aimed at his head.
Becker(thearcfamily)	To his credit, Becker tried to dodge the blow. He managed to duck and most of the blow missed but it did glance off the side of his head. He felt the pain erupt in his skull as the kendo stick stuck and he felt the warm trickle of blood that started to run down the side of his face almost instantly. "B-bastard" Becker gasped as he felt himself start to fall back to the ground. this time he didn't get back up and he lay there, fighting to keep his eyes open, desperately trying to hold on to consciousness as he looked painfully up at Wilder.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Like I said, absolutely pathetic," Wilder spat as Becker lay on the ground, "I won and now she's mine," "No, Becker!" Sarah cried as she tried to go over to him but Wilder held out his Kendo stick blocking her path, "please, stop!"
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker was baely holding onto conciousness as he rolled onto his side, trying to keep his eyes on Wilde, even as he felt like he was going to pass out from the pain. "Sarah..." gasped out weakly as he saw Wilder close in on her, helpless and unable to do anything but watch as Wilder stepped closer and pinned Sarah against the wall as he yanked her to her feet. Becker knew that look in Wilder's eyes and he tried desperately to move, to do anything to get to Sarah, to stop Wilder. "Don't touch her!" he yelled though his voice was weak and strained as a sob caught in his throat.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah struggled weakly against Wilder's grasp, she knew she had no chance of fighting him off, especially with her arm in a sling, she also knew Becker was in no shape to help her and she let out a sob. "Please..." she tried begging, "don't do this ..." "Oh I have waited a long time for this girl," Wilder purred and then he stepped in closer and forced his lips on hers.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker let out a choked sob as he lay on the floor trembling from the pain. He heard Wilder's voice, he heard Sarah's cries, and he heard his own sob as he tried to focus on staying awake. "Joseph... please...leave her alone..." he said, eyes closed, voice barely audible.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	The tears didn't stop falling down Sarah's cheeks as Wilder kissed her, she shuddered as his hand went down her body and she knew she had to fight him off, she couldn't let him win like this and as he used more force with his tongue, she had an idea and opened up a little and then she bit down hard on his lips. "You fucking whore!" Wilder spat as he stepped back, blood pouring from his lips. Sarah braced for the blow that was coming and a moment later Wilder grabbed her with one arm and then backhanded her, she cried out at the pain before Wilder threw her down on the floor, she wasn't able to stop the momentum of the fall and the next thing she knew her head hit the floor with a sickening crack.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Sarah! No!" Becker called out, the rush of adrenaline that hit as he watched Wilder strike her and saw her fall. Even as the pain nearly knocked him out he tried desperately to get to Sarah. .
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah lay on the ground, not moving, the pain surging through her, she was dimly aware of Becker calling her name but she couldn't move, she was too dazed and too much in pain. Wilder wiped away the blood that was still dripping from his lips, "I won," he said simply, "I beat you boy, never forget that," and he nodded at the soldier who uncuffed Becker's hands. With one last scathing look at the two of them, he stormed out of the room, the door closing behind them but there wasn't the familiar click of a lock this time.
Becker(thearcfamily)	How long Becker lay there once he was uncuffed he didn't know. His mind was screaming at him to get up. He had to check on Sarah, and he had to find a way out. In the back of his mind something told him to check the door, but the burning need right then was to get to Sarah. "Sarah!" he gasped out as he crawled over to Sarah. "Oh Sarah, I am so sorry... " he said as he got to her and pulled her into his arms, and held her close.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Be...ck...er" Sarah managed to gasp out as she leaned against his chest, "I ... " she let out a sob of pain, "I'm ... sorry," she trembled, "wanted...wanted to stop...stop him,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Shhhh... you did good... you fought back..." Becker held her close and gently brushed the hair out of her face, his own face twisted with pain and concern as he could feel the knot on her head already growing. "I am sorry I... I couldn't stop him. I am going to get us... out of here... I... I promise."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah couldn't stop the tears from falling, she tried to speak but forming words was difficult, "I ... I love you," she trembled, managing to lift her free arm up to stroke his cheek, "will always love you," she managed to get out.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker couldnt stop the tears that were falling as he held Sarah close. "I love you Sarah... I always will love you..." He leaned over and kissed her forehead softly and sat there holding her close for a long while until he started to look around the cell, his eyes falling to the door once more.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester and Danny had been taken to a cell after they had been separated from everyone and as soon as they were there they had been forced to sit down at a table where there hands had been handcuffed in front of them. This wasn't his first interrogation/torture session but this time he was worried about his team, what horrors were being inflicted on them but he was trying to keep his expression neutral to hide that any signs of weaknesses.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Silently, because he didn’t want to draw any more attention than they were already getting, Danny locked eyes with Lester and nodded. He understood the situation they were in as well. He had never had any official interrogation training or direct experience other than what he had already endured at the hands of Christine and Wilder, but he knew enough that they would react like sharks smelling blood at the first sign of any weakness. "Oh nice to see they are sparing no expenses with the accommodations" he quipped to the soldier who was cuffing hem to the table. that earned him a swift slap as the soldiers finished securing them and then left them alone for the time being.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester waited to make sure that they were alone, how alone he couldn't be sure, he wouldn't put it past Christine to have cameras in here, "are you alright Danny?" he asked softly as he tried to see how secure the handcuffs were but they weren't budging, so there was no escape that way. .
Danny(thearcfamily)	"I'm fine Guv" Danny said with a nod as he shifted his jaw trying to keep it from stiffening up after that slap. "What about you?” he asked as he took looked around the cell, trying to see if he saw any sort of camera set up anywhere.
Lester(thearcfamily)	"As well as I can be considering the circumstances," Lester admitted, "I should have known that Christine was going to pull something like this, she'd been too quiet," he sighed as he glanced in the direction of the door, trying to work out possible escape routes.
Danny(thearcfamily)	"We all were caught off guard" Danny said as he tugged at his own cuffs getting a feel for how tight they were. "I just wish it had happened when it had been when Cutter and Connor were still off with Becker." Danny sighed as he sat back in the chair. "The timing is too perfect Guv, they had to have been watching us somehow..."
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester nodded, "I've had my suspicions for a while but wherever they've hidden the devices, they've hidden them really well, I know you and Becker have been running constant security drills, its not for a lack of keeping vigilant," he sighed, "and I know they would have been waiting for this moment, with the team together, that Helen reveal was too well planned,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny shook his head. "Helen. I still cant believe it. Helen is back.." he closed his eyes and took a slow, deep breath and then leaned over towards Lester, his voice low so if anyone was listening they hopefully couldn't hear. "Do you think they will be able to find it" he asked, referring to the artifact that was hidden away deep inside the ARC just then.
Lester(thearcfamily)	"I dread to think what she has planned for Nick and Connor, they barely survived the last time," Lester said softly and then he paused, with everything that had been happening he had nearly forgotten that Christine's primary motive aside from getting access to the future anomaly was that artefact, "I don't know," he admitted, "they're probably turning the place upside down trying to find it,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Well hopefully it takes then a while to find it" Danny said. "Might buy us a little more time to figure this all out." He gave another tug at he handcuffs, the chains rattling against the metal table as he sighed and slumped back into the chair just as the sound of footsteps could be heard outside.
Christine(thearcfamily)	Lester braced himself for whatever was coming, he knew he was in a better position than most to handle this interrogation and wasn't about to show any sign of weaknesses. It was Christine who entered, followed by a couple of soldiers. "Danny, James, it's been a while hasn't it?" she smiled at each of them.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny just narrowed his gaze as he watched Christine walk in and ignored her as she stood at the head of the table, looking smug and gloating as she stared at them. He looked at Lester and set his jaw defiantly as he stared back at Chrsitine without acknowledging her or saying a word.
Christine(thearcfamily)	"What nothing to say?" Christine smirked as she sat down in the chair opposite them, "well, well, well that is very disappointing, I was hoping that we could have a nice little chat , like say where the artefact is or about my permanently taking over the ARC like I was supposed to," Lester didn't say anything, he stared straight ahead, he wasn't going to give Christine the satisfaction of seeing how worried he was right then.
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Artifact, do you know anything about an artifact Sir?" Danny said as coldly and emotionlessly as he could. "I have no clue what you are talking about Christine," he said as he looked up at her blankly.
Christine(thearcfamily)	"So we're going to do it that hard way, good I thought you'd gone soft on me" Christine smiled, "and don't worry, I'll quickly remind you about what artefact I'm talking about," she nodded at the soldiers, who stood either side of Danny and Lester, "anything ringing a bell yet?" she asked sweetly. .
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Afraid not" Danny said simply as he locked eyes with Lester across the table. He knew this was going to get much much worse but he also knew they had to hold out as long as they could and that they had to be united if they were going to try and stall Christine at all.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester saw that look and knew what Danny was saying, "I just don't know what you're talking about Christine," he said, almost sounding bored with the questions, "you've been mistaken," Christine smirked, "now, now James you don't want to go down this path, after all we have your team prisoner, how hurt they end up getting, well that depends entirely on you two, not too mention, I'm sure you wouldn't want that pretty face of yours to be damaged," she reached out and stroked Lester's cheek. It was taking all of Lester's self resolve to not flinch at that touch but still he said nothing.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny just gave a small chuckle and glanced over at one of the soldiers standing by them. "Well look on the bright side, if your face does get messed up, then you will fit in well with this lot" Danny said nodding to the soldier. He watched Christine's reactions closely smirking a bit as he did.
Christine(thearcfamily)	Christine just stared back at Danny and then nodded to the soldier who was closest to him, the soldier obliged and punched Danny in the jaw. "I don't think you quite understand the precariousness of your situation Mr. Quinn," Christine said sweetly, "this is not like the black site, in fact this will be even worse,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny's head snapped to the side with the force of the punch but he bit back the cry and instead just turned and looked at Christine and laughed. He knew it would just draw her anger but if there was one thing Danny Quinn was good at it was getting under people's skin and that was all he wanted to do right then, keep Christine off her game and try and buy them some time. But deep down, he was worried as that threat lingered heavy in the air.
Christine(thearcfamily)	Christine just shook her head and nodded to the guard who was standing near Lester, Lester knew what was coming and braced for the blow that eventually hit his jaw as well. He forced back the scream of pain that threatened to burst but he was trained for these situations, he wasn't going to let Christine of all people break him. Instead he just straightened up and stared defiantly back at Christine, not giving her the satisfaction.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Silently Danny looked at Lester the silent check in obvious as he gave a small nod and saw Lester nod in return. This was just the beginning and Danny knew that. He also knew he was the one more likely to start wearing down first since he didn't have the intense training Lester did. But he was going to follow Lester's lead. He wasn't going to let Christine have that satisfaction- not again- not this soon.
Christine(thearcfamily)	"Isn't this sweet," Christine smirked as she watched that silent nod, "well if you don't want to discuss the artefact, how about giving me what is rightfully mine? Control of the ARC?" "Never," Lester told her simply, "you're never getting the ARC, not again,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	"What's rightfully yours is a life sentence in the maximum security block at Whitehall" Danny said as he glared at Christine. "And I'm sure there is plenty of time to still get a spot reserved for you, and Wilder, and Helen too while we are at it."
Christine(thearcfamily)	Christine chuckled, "oh I'm afraid that won't be happening," she smiled, "I've worked to long to get myself in the position of power that I have, I'm not letting anyone take that away, not even the Minister," she shook her head, "I'm going to be around for a very long time boys," she taunted.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny swallowed hard, trying to keep his breathing under control as he looked at Christine, glanced at Lester then looked back at Christine. This wasn't going to be good for them, not at all.
Christine(thearcfamily)	Christine smiled, "now, let's try this again shall we? Where is the artefact?" she looked from Danny to Lester, "give me the artefact and ... I'll even let one of your team members go," she said sweetly. .
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Like we are dumb enough to trust a word that comes out of your mouth" Danny said as he sat back in the chair, acting somewhat bored. "You are not getting the artifact, Christine."
Christine(thearcfamily)	"Pity," Christine sighed heavily, "even if that team member was Abby, Jenny or the other Connor?" she taunted, "I have no interest in them, the fact they're here is a bonus for me, it would be a shame if harm was to come to them unnecessarily because I didn't have your cooperation,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny didn’t say anything at first. He knew they couldn't give Christine what she wanted But he did lock eyes with Lester as he felt his stomach twist. He tugged at the cuffs a little as he looked up at Christine. "Or you could just let them go since you just admitted they don't mean anything to you."
Christine(thearcfamily)	"Now why would I do that?" Christine looked back at Danny, "they don't mean anything to me but they mean everything to you and I could have let one of them go but unfortunately now they have to pay the price for your ... stubbornness," Lester looked back at Danny, the concern clearly there in his eyes but he knew they couldn't give Christine what they wanted, "it won't work Christine," he said simply, "your not getting the artefact,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	"The team all knows what was at stake, they all know the risk and what they were getting into" Danny said as he gave the smallest of nods to Lester as he spoke. "You aren't going to get the artifact. You aren't going to get the ARC. You aren't going to get future anomaly You are going to lose... again" he said letting that jab sit for a bit.
Christine(thearcfamily)	Christine just smirked at that, "we'll see about that," and then nodded at the soldiers again and then they aimed punches at Danny and Lester's jaws. Lester kept perfectly still as that blow connected with his jaw, all he did was stare blankly at Christine and refused to say anything.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny let out a grunt of pain at the punch but also didn't say a thing as he sat there. He turned his head to the side and spat out a mouthful of blood before turning back and glaring silently at Christine, also not saying a word.
Christine(thearcfamily)	"So be it," Christine smiled, "you brought this on yourself boys," and then she nodded at the soldiers and they uncuffed both their handcuffs and dragged their chairs to the middle of the room. "This is your last chance to tell me what I want to know boys," she warned, "you will not like this next part," Lester remained silent, his wrists throbbing from where they had been cuffed previously.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny resisted the urge to rub his wrists as they were undone but he just stared blankly ahead, not even giving Christine the decency of looking at her. He did watch how Christine's men set up the chairs and his mind started to spin. He knew this wasn't good but whatever she had planned, he knew they were going to have to just endure it. But Danny did cast a glance at Lester as Christine made that final threat.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester knew that by remaining silent, he was condemning him and Danny to whatever tortures that Christine had planned for him and he knew that Danny was tough, that he was better equipped to hold out against Christine's torture but he still shot Danny a silent apologetic look and then stared straight ahead, not saying anything. Christine smiled and it wasn't a nice smile, "don't say I didn't want you," and then she nodded at the soldiers who began throwing punches in the direction of Danny and Lester's stomachs.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny set his jaw, seeing the look on Christine's face as he tired to prepare for whatever was to come. He weathered the first few punches fairly easily, but as they continued to fall, Danny felt the breath get knocked out of him and soon he was doubling over. He tried to side step one of the blows but couldn't move fast enough and the blow connected followed by another one aimed more at his chest. Danny let out a cry of pain then, as the soldering forced him back down into the chair roughly and started cuffing his hands to the chair behind his back.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester could feel the pain burning in his ribs as blow after blow landed but he wasn't going to give them the satisfaction of seeing him in pain, even as his eyes started to water and then several punches later he was forced back down in the chair and his hands were handcuffed to the chair behind his back as well. "Anything to say yet boys?" Christine asked as she looked at Danny and Lester. .
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny sat in the chair gasping for breath, doubled over as much as he could. Slowly he lifted his head, his breathing harsh and ragged but the cold stare he gave Christine was enough to show he was far from broke, despite the pain he was in. "Fuck off... Christine" he gasped as he glared up at her.
Lester(thearcfamily)	"I believe Mr. Quinn has uttered my feelings quite succinctly exactly," Lester said calmly, trying to ignore the pain that was flowing through him, "we're never giving you what you're after," Christine shook her head, "well since you boys are playing so hard to get, I think its only right that we up the antics for this session, see who can break the fastest,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny felt himself tremble a little from the pain that was surging through him but he set his jaw and just stared at Christine, even as the soldiers left the room at her bidding. He knew whatever they were going to do Christine was in control and that was a terrifying thought.
Christine(thearcfamily)	It wasn't long before the soldiers came back and they were carrying an assortment of items, buckets of water and face cloths, various wires and belts and ties. Christine made a dramatic sigh, "I've tried to be reasonable with you two but I see it can't be helped," she shook her head and one of the soldiers stood by Lester with a bucket of water and a face cloth. "You brought this on yourself," Lester knew what Christine was planning, it wasn't the first time he'd been waterboarded. Both part of training and on the job, he stared straight ahead, unblinking, not giving Christine the satisfaction of just how afraid he was.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny's eyes fell to the bucket and he knew instantly what was going on. He tugged at the cuffs around his wrists but didn't say anything. He had seen people get waterboarded before and he'd had it done to him once, for just a few minutes as part of his early training. He knew Christine was not going to just give a small demonstration and Danny tried to prepare himself to be forced to both watch and then endure it himself.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester didn't try and resist as one soldier held him back and the other put the face cloth on him, the material suffocating his face but he knew this was only going to get worse and then the water started coming and his lungs were burning as he was taken back to those early training sessions and missions. Eventually he had to start gasping for air but they kept going for a while longer, tears were mixing in with the water as he tried to fight. Then the cloth was removed and he was able to sit up for a bit, he kept coughing as he tried to get his breath back. "Well James?" Christine asked as the soldiers prepared to walk over to Danny, "anything to say?" He just kept silent, staring up at her as he tried to stop his lungs from burning.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny struggled at the cuffs as he was forced to watch but he was uncharacteristically quiet. He knew he was next and he knew he had to save his breath and be ready for what was to come. When Lester was still sputtering ad coughing, Danny caught his gaze for a moment with a silent wordless check. There wasn't a lot of time to try and make sure Lester was alight because as soon as Lester refused to say anything the soldiers approached Dannys stared coldly at Christine but behind his back he had his hands clenched tightly trying to keep the fear from showing on his face.
Christine(thearcfamily)	Christine smirked at Danny's expression and then nodded at the soldiers to get to work. They held Danny down, covering his face with the cloth and then the water came. Christine watched curiously, Danny always put on a tough act she knew but she wondered if it would be any different when it came to being water boarded.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny instinctively tensed and started to struggle as his lungs burned and ached. He pulled at the cuffs trying to get free, and despite his best efforts the panic started to set in when he began to choke, feeling some of the water going into his lungs which just made it harder to fight. When the soldiers finally stopped and the cloth was removed Danny coughed hard, gaging on the water as he tried to clear his lungs. He looked up at Christine and just glared as he coughed and spat out the water as he tried to get his breathing under control again. Something told him this was far from over.
Christine(thearcfamily)	"Well Mr. Quinn what do you have to say for yourself?" Christine asked as the soldiers stepped stepped away and put the buckets of water down, "feeling chatty yet?"
Danny(thearcfamily)	"No comment" Danny spat as he took in a ragged breath, trying to clear the water from his lungs and catch his breath before it started again. Something told him Christine was just getting warmed up with this.
Christine(thearcfamily)	“Good and here I was thinking you’d gone too soft,” Christine smirked as she nodded to the soldiers and they got the ties ready. She nodded and then the next thing Lester knew the tie was around his neck and he was gasping for air, with his hands cuffed to the chair there wasn’t much he could do to resist except try and stay as calm as possible. .
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny watched helplessly, still tugging at the cuffs in a vain attempt to get free... not that there was much he would have been able to do if he had gotten free. He glared at Christine and was about to say something when he felt the soldier closest to him move. The next instant there was a tie around his neck and he found himself being strangled as well. Against every rational thought and instinct, Danny tried not to struggle as he felt the tie around his neck. He sat as still as he could, despite the flood of adrenaline that was coursing through him as he tried to draw in a breath and weather the attack. Everything started to hurt, his lungs were burning and his eyes started to water as he finally gave out and tried to suck in a ragged breath. The panic started to hit went eh soldier tightened his hold even more as he started to try and get free.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester wasn't having much better luck, even though at first he was able to resist fighting back and losing more air as the chokehold intensified, Lester started to lose his resolve, he wanted this to end but he knew better than to beg. He was not giving Christine what she wanted. Christine waited a few more minutes and then she nodded to the soldiers, they loosened their grip on Danny and Lester and Lester leaned forehead gasping for air. "Anything to say now boys?" she asked as she looked between them.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny had started to black out by the time the hold was released and he slumped forward in the chair. The solider behind him slapped him on the back of the head which jolted him back awake and he sucked in a desperate breath as he coughed and choked trying to catch his breath. He heard Christine's cruel laugh and heard her ask them something but his brain couldn't process anything other than the desperate need for air as he still felt like he was going to pass out.
Christine(thearcfamily)	"I can do this all day boys, how long do you think you're going to last here?" Christine was starting to get annoyed with how long it seemed to be taking, she knew that Danny and Lester weren't going to buckle under a simple torture but she had been hoping that eventually one of them would crack.
Danny(thearcfamily)	"I will die... before I help... you Christine" Danny spat out as he still struggled to get his breath back. He was trembling hard and his eyes were closed tightly as he fought against the waves of pain. He knew he couldn't give up and he wasn't going to let Christine have the satisfaction of making him crack... not again.
Christine(thearcfamily)	"Really and what if other people were to pay the price for this?" Christine looked at Danny, "not just members of your team but their family as well. Abby has a younger brother doesn't she? And James your kids go to a local private school as well," and that was when she took out two photos to show Lester's kids in their private school uniforms waiting outside school. Lester twitched and tried to break free from his cuffs, "if you go anywhere near my kids, it will be over for you Christine, there will be no hell hole on Earth that you can hide from me, I'll fucking kill you!"
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny tugged at the cuffs as well as he stared at Christine in shock. "That is low Christine. I mean sure torturing us and all... yeah totally your style, But to threaten children? That is low, even for you lot!" he said as he tried to catch Lester's gave but it was obvious Christine had found that point and was going to lean into with all of her strength now.
Christine(thearcfamily)	Lester was still growling and trying to break free from his cuffs when one of the soldiers punched him in the jaw and he went quiet for a moment. Christine looked at Danny, "you're one to talk, what about all those kids you were supposed to protect when you were a cop, they were counting on you to protect them and they suffered horribly because of it," she taunted, knowing she had found Danny's weakness as well.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny narrowed his eyes and it was his turn to growl at Cristine. "If you know those cases and have read the files, then you know that was an anomaly," Danny said seething even though that familiar guilt he always carried and kept pushed to the back of his mind came rushing forward again. "I had no way to know what the anomaly was back then. No one did! Not even you Christine, so stop pretending like you are somehow better than me! I spent years searching for those kids, which is more than you ever did for anyone other than yourself!"
Christine(thearcfamily)	Christine shook her head, "those disappearances and deaths could have been avoided if you'd acted sooner though, couldn't it Mr. Quinn? You could have had that house condemned, stop people going inside when it became obvious people were going missing in there but you didn't do any of that, anomaly or not, you're just as responsible for what happened, between that and all those other incidents, its no wonder you never became anything more than a DC," she scoffed.
Danny(thearcfamily)	"I've paid for those mistakes every second of my life since" Danny said through gritted teeth. "I've made peace with that part of my past. Im not going to let you drag it all up again" he said hoping he sounded more sure and convinced than he felt just then.
Christine(thearcfamily)	Christine just looked at Danny, "who are you trying to convince, me or yourself?" she remarked, "its remarkable that with all of your failures, that James still made you ARC leader," "Danny is a great team leader," Lester spat just then, wincing at the pain in his jaw, "I do not regret making him team leader, I'll never regret that," .
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny gave Lester a look and a small nod of thanks for that as he took a breath and tried to reign in the emotions he felt racing through him. "And mark my words, Christine. If you so much as look at Lester's family the wrong way, I promise, I will make you regret it" he said through clenched teeth. "It will not end well for you I can assure you."
Christine(thearcfamily)	"Is that so Mr. Quinn?" Christine smirked, "tell me, how are you going to make me regret it with your hands tied to the chair?" and then she nodded at one of the soldiers and he punched Danny in the jaw.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny braced himself just before the blow landed and as he turned his head back to look at Christine, his gaze was cold and steady. Then a smirk formed on his face and he started to laugh. Even as Christine nodded to the soldier and Danny knew what was coming he was still laughing mockingly as the other punch landed. The punches hurt. They hurt like hell. But if they were busy focusing on him it meant they were not focused in Lester and that was at least something Danny COULD do just then.
Christine(thearcfamily)	Christine nodded at the soldier to keep punching Danny, blow after blow landed, jaw and stomach, she wanted to see how long it would take before Danny would stop laughing, she didn't care either way. "Still feel like laughing now Mr. Quinn?" Christine smirked in between punches. Lester watched Danny worriedly as those punches kept landing, he knew what Danny was doing and was grateful but it didn't stop him from worrying.
Danny(thearcfamily)	"The laughing grew weaker but kept falling from Danny's lips until the final punch landed. Whether it was purely coincidence or the soldier's own frustration showing through that he intentionally miss-aimed didn't really matter. The blow hit Danny squarely in the chest, knocking what little wind that remained out of him and causing him to slump forward in the chair. He desperately gasped and choked for a breath and then felt himself start to to black out.
Christine(thearcfamily)	"Not laughing now are you Mr. Quinn?" Christine smirked as Danny slumped forward, "I'm impressed though, I thought you would have passed out a lot earlier," she looked at Lester hungrily and then back to Danny, "tell you what, I'm feeling generous today, I'm going to leave you both in here to think about your situation and we'll talk again in the morning, how does that sound?" Lester didn't say anything, he did keep looking over at Danny, the worry and concern now clearly evident in his expression.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny didn't move, and it wasnt until the heavy clang of the cell door closing as Christine left that he finally stirred a little. With a gasp of pain, as he tried to draw in another breath he spoke, eyes closed tightly still against the pain. "Is... is she... gone?" he managed to gasp out
Lester(thearcfamily)	"She's gone," Lester said with a nod and wished he could move closer to Danny to check on him, "I'm so sorry Danny, this is all my fault," he said softly, "Christine's not going to stop,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny just sat, still somewhat doubled over as he tried to get his breathing under control. Finally he lifted his head and looked at Lester, the redness apparent from the punches and the bruising already setting in some places. "Not your fault James..." he said softly. "We'll... figure something out. Gotta get you... back home to those kids... after all" he said with a weak smile before his head dropped back to his chest as he tried to lean back in the chair some.
Lester(thearcfamily)	"She's going to go after them," Lester said softly, "and I'm not going to be able to keep them safe, I don't care what she does to me but she threatened my kids Danny ... we need to find a way to get out of this, I have to make sure they're safe,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	"I know James.." Danny said softly his ribs loudly protesting yet another beatdown. "We'll... we'll find a way out. I... I'll get you out of here. We'll keep the kids safe" he said as he looked around the cell again, trying to find some option that was available to them. He wasn't going to give up, even though that was exactly what his body was begging him to do just then.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester nodded, "thank you Danny," he said softly, "maybe if we can get out of these cuffs we can find a way to get out of this room?" he did know a few tricks to getting out of the handcuffs, even though that had been one of the first things that they had checked, making sure the cuffs were secure. .
Jenny(thearcfamily)	Jenny didn't know how long it had been since she, Abby and their Connor had been taken to a cell and locked inside. They waited and no one came to check on them. "Do you think they've forgotten about us?" she asked softly, she was worried about everyone else and maybe if they could figure a way out of this cell they could escape and help them.
Connor(thearcfamily)	Connor was sitting with his back to the wall, arm wrapped around Abby who was sitting beside him. "Maybe... Whatever is going on it can't be good for the others. Do... Do you think we could find a way to get to them? I mean this is the ARC, we know it better than Christine and Helen do..."
Jenny(thearcfamily)	"I mean with all the security drills that Danny's had us do, we know the layout pretty well, we just need to figure a way to get out of here," Jenny sighed as she looked back towards the door, "maybe we could find a way to lock pick it or something?" she considered thoughtfully, "I mean, I don't know much about lock picking but it'd be worth a try right?" .
Connor(thearcfamily)	"Can’t hurt... And we could always try and see about getting out through the air vents..." Connor said as he looked up at the ceiling.
Jenny(thearcfamily)	Jenny nodded and then took a couple of bobby pins out of her hair, "good thing I always wear quite a few of these, they didn't even think to check my hair when they shoved us in here," she said as she moved closer to the door to see what she could do. "If you can get me up there, I can have a look round," Abby told him, "I'm the smallest out of you two, I'd be able to move more freely," she said.
Connor(thearcfamily)	Connor nodded as Jenny went to work on the door and he looked at Abby. "Right, up you go" he said as he braced himself and held his hand out for Abby to use as he carefully lifted her up so she could try and work on the cover of the air vent.
Abby(thearcfamily)	“Okay I’m up,” Abby said softly, not wanting to alert anyone to her presence, “I’ll be right back,” and she began to crawl down the air vent to see where it would lead. She made note of possible different areas of the ARC that could be below them and then she got to the end of the vent and noticed that there was a window that let out to the car park. She made her way back to the cell and carefully lowered herself down. “There’s a window at the end of the vent,” she reported, “its locked but I think we could kick the glass and break it and get out that way, its a bit of a drop but there is a drain pipe next to it,” she added.
Connor(thearcfamily)	"Perfect!" Connor said in an excited whisper. "Jenny, I think we might have found our way out! If you both can lift me up, I can pull you both up and we can get out through the window Abby found." He looked at Jenny and Abby for a moment then tilted his head. "either that or you two can get out and go get help and I will stay here... try and keep Helen's goons off your tails for as long as I can."
Jenny(thearcfamily)	Jenny looked at Abby, not liking the idea of leaving Connor behind to deal with Helen and her clones, especially since she knew Helen would try to take it out on Connor because of the other Connor. “Are you sure you don’t want to come with us?” Jenny asked softly. “I noticed some of the vents lead to other cells, we could use all the help we can get to get those vents open, we could be able to get to at least Becker and Sarah, Becker will know what to do,” Abby added.
Connor(thearcfamily)	Connor nodded slowly. "I just... don’t want to slow you guys down. But I don't like the idea of you being on your own either." He looked to the door then up to the vent then to Abby and Jenny. "If you guys think you can get me up in there then we'll do it. See where we can get to and if we can get the others out as well."
Jenny(thearcfamily)	Jenny looked at Abby and then Connor, "alright we'll do it this way," she agreed, "Connor you help me and Abby up and then we'll help you up, how does that sound?"
Connor(thearcfamily)	"Alright, we'll do that then" Connor said as he stretched out his back and then got into position to help Abby back up into the air vent. "Easy does it.. nice and slow..." he said as he helped hoist her back up towards the ceiling. When she was in position Connor turned to Jenny. "Ready?" he asked as he got into position again.
Jenny(thearcfamily)	"I'm ready," Jenny nodded as she got in position and began to slowly start to lift herself up into the ceiling, reaching for Abby's extended hand as Abby reached down to help her.
Connor(thearcfamily)	Connor kept himself as steady as he could as he held Jenny so she could climb up with Abby. Once she was up and able to get into position he looked around the cell one last time. Then with their arms reaching down for him as far as they could Connor took a few steps back then jumped up to grab hold so they could pull him up. "Ok pull" he said trying not to be too loud though his arms almost immediately started to protest. As soon as he was up enough he reached out and grabbed onto the edge of the vent to help pull himself in.
Jenny(thearcfamily)	"We got you Connor," Jenny told him as they helped him with that last part, "you're nearly in," she encouraged, "and then we can look at getting everyone out of here," .
Connor(thearcfamily)	Connor hoisted himself the rest of the way in and rolled onto his back once he as up. He closed his eyes and tried to catch his breathe for a moment. He lifted his hand and gave Jenny a slight thumbs up as he slowly started to get onto his hands and knees so they could find their way hopefully to where Becker and Sarah were held.
Jenny(thearcfamily)	Jenny grinned at that and began to start to crawling, she was really regretting wearing a skirt to work that day, apparently wearing skirts was not a good idea if you were crawling through vents. "Okay it looks like there's something up here," Abby whispered back to them, "I think it might be one of the cells,"
Connor(thearcfamily)	"Be careful Abby- even if it one of the cells where the others are, Wilder and Christine could be in there" he said, the concern in his eyes. Slowly they crept closer and peered in trying to see who or what was in the cell below them.