Lester's Apartment; Becker and Sarah's Apartment - London

[itsananomaly]

It had been another week, Cutter and Connor were progressing well with their out patient therapies and he thought after how busy it had been lately that he would have a small get together with everyone. His kids had been wanting another playdate with Rex and he thought it would be the perfect way to do that and have everyone at the ARC over, for security reasons Nate wasn't coming and Sarah was still not up for much social interaction so she and Becker weren't coming but Abby and Connor were coming over with the Rex's and Jenny had said she would stop by for a bit and check in since she was still on her leave. Danny had gone to pick up his kids so he was finishing up making snacks for the get together. Cutter and Connor were resting on the couch, "it will be good to see everyone again," Cutter smiled as he waited for everyone to turn up. [preplayed with the amazing anomaly_research_nerd. CW for mentions of medical injury and recovery. NFB for distance but OOC welcome!]

Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor sat on the couch taking a small break after helping Lester with some of the prep work. He was doing better but still got tired really easily which was still annoying him some. "It will be nice to see them, and be able to spend time together after everything" Connor agreed as he leaned against Cutter a little and gave a small smile. "Slowly getting back to normal."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter gave a small smile back as he leaned against Connor, “aye, slowly getting back to normal,” he agreed, “that will be nice, being with everyone, getting to hangout somewhere that’s not the hospital,”
Connor(anaomaly_research_nerd)	Connor nodded and then leaned over to look toward the kitchen area. "Sure you don't need any more help with things Lester?" he asked, still feeling a little tired but hating just sitting by and not helping.
Lester(thearcfamily)	"I'm sure Connor thank you," Lester reassured him as he finished up with the food, "you just sit and rest alright? I don't want to tire you out too much before the party, you'll have plenty to do then," he added with a small smile, having an idea of what Connor was feeling just then.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor gave a small smile and grateful nod as he sat back on the couch and closed his eyes. It did feel good to rest for a bit. A little while later there was the sound of a car door and Connor grinned as he glanced back toward Lester. "Sounds like Danny is back."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter looked up excitedly as he could hear the sound of loud chatter coming to the front door and Lester went to check the door before opening it. Then Ruth, Rosemary and Richard entered and Ruth immediately made a beeline for her father's legs, "daddy is Rex here yet?" she asked excitedly. "Not yet, but I do believe they're on their way," Lester with a smile as he gave his daughter a hug, "did you have a good trip over?" "We did daddy, Danny was so funny," Ruth grinned. "Oh?" Lester looked back towards the door where Danny was following them, "what did Danny do that was funny, do I want to know?"
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny looked at Ruth and put a finger to his lips and grinned as if telling her to remember their secret. "Nothing, nothing at all Sir" Danny said with a lopsided grin as he looked at Lester. Richard gave a small grunt hello as he walked past them and into he living room and flopped down on the other couch, nose still buried in his phone.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Ruth giggled and she peered shyly round at Connor and Cutter, "I do believe you have something special that you've been working on don't you Ruth?" Lester prompted. Ruth took out two home made get well soon cards that she had been made and with a small encouragement from her dad walked over to Cutter and Connor. "I made these for you," she said shyly as she handed them over, Cutter's card had a picture of a trilobite and Connor's had a picture of Rex. "Thank you," Cutter smiled as he looked at the picture, "that's a very good trilobite you drew Ruth," he praised as he showed Connor the drawing.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor took his card and smiled as he looked at it. "This is beautiful, thank you Ruth. It looks just like Rex." He showed the card to Cutter and smiled when Ruth took a shy step closer and gave him a soft hug. Connor looked over at Lester with a grin as she let go and then moved to give Cutter one as well.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Ruth beamed at the praise and then she threw her arms around Cutter, who gave her the gentle hug in return. "Ruth's been very busy working at those cards," Lester told them, "she wanted to give them to you in the hospital but we weren't able to make the arrangements for security reasons," "Thank you Ruth," Cutter told her again as she went back to hiding behind her dad's legs, "we'll find a good spot to display them,"
Connor(anaomaly_research_nerd)	"Aye we will set them up somewhere nice and every time someone says how nice they look, we will make sure to tell them the talented Ruth Lester made them" Connor said as he gave a smile to Ruth when she peeked from behind Lester's legs with a smile.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Ruth smiled shyly at that and just then they could hear the sound of very familiar chirping and some one knocking on the door, "is that Rex?" Ruth said excitedly, "is he here?"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor grinned as he got up to go answer the door, looking to see Lester still busy finishing up the food. "Don't forget to check before you open the door" Danny reminded as he looked up from where he was leaning on the back of the couch trying to get Richard to look up from the phone. "Aye" Connor nodded as he walked to the door and checked to see who was there and grinned. "Hey guys glad you made it" he said as he opened the door to be greeted by Abby, Conor and the two Rexs, one of which jumped into his arms immediately looking for scritches.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Oh look Richard did look up when he saw the two Rex's and he definitely had a look that suggested he was thinking how much trouble he would get in if he took a photo of them. Lester saw that look, "don't even think about it," he warned Richard as Ruth untangled herself from his legs and went over to greet the Rex's and he took out the trays of food and put them on the table. "Of course," Abby smiled as she bent down with the other Rex so Ruth could give him scritches, "its been too long between visits, I'm glad that both of you doing a lot better," she told them.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny snicked and grabbed the phone from Richard and put it in his uniform jacket's pocket."Just to be on the safe side" he said with a smirk a the look Richard gave him as he walked over to give Abby and Cutter’s Connor a quick hug and to of course hand out scritches as well.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Richard protested as Danny took his phone but even he couldn't help but be drawn over to the Rex's, especially once said phone was out of his hands and he was finding himself with nothing to do. Rosemary grinned from she was giving Rex scritches as well, "nice of you to join us," she said, Richard just glared at her as he reached out to give one of the Rex's scritches as well.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor smiled and walked back over to the couch, Rex still happily perched on his shoulder as he sat back dow beside Cutter. "looks like someone missed us" he said with a laugh as Rex gave a happy chirp and jumped into Cutter's lap happily nuzzling against his hand.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled as Rex jumped into his lap and with his free hand he gave Rex scritches, "I think someone has missed us," he said, "we've missed you too Rex," he reassured him, "it won't be long before we're back home," he added, even though he had a feeling that Rex was probably right at home being with the other Rex.
Connor(anaomaly_research_nerd)	"Aye, worst part is over, we will back to things as normal as no time" Connor said with a smile as he watched Cutter with Rex and looked over at the other Rex playing happily with Ruth and the others. "We will be glad to have you back on board with us. You both have been greatly missed" Danny said with a sincere smile as he gave Lester a nod and headed for the back door to the patio area so he could check in his team.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled as he kept giving Rex scritches, Rex chirping happily in his lap, "we'll be glad to be back," he said, "we've missed everyone as well," There was another knock at the door and Lester went to answer it, checking the door first before he opened it, "Ms. Lewis, we're glad you could make it," "Sorry I'm a bit late," she said apologetically as she looked around the room, smiling as she saw Lester's kids playing with Rex. "Everyone's only just arrived," he reassured her, "we haven't even started on the food yet, everyone's a bit distracted at the moment," he smiled as he nodded at the Rex's.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Good to see you Jenny" Connor said with a smile from the couch. He looked over at Lester's kids and smiled as he watched them with Rex. "You might need to really look at getting a pet sometime sir" he said with a glance over at Lester.
Lester(thearcfamily)	"It's good to see you to Connor, Nick, I'm glad you're both looking well," Jenny told them with a warm smile. Lester smiled fondly as he looked over at his kids, "we've been discussing it," he said, "even though I feel like that after Rex anything else might be a disappointment, I might have to look into getting a bearded dragon or something similar," he considered.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Oh you could get a pet iguana! They are a lot like Rex, except ya know the flying bit...." Connor said with a chuckle. "Course that in and of itself would make anything a little easier to manage than Rexy right?" he said giving a knowing look at Abby. "Definitely- the whole flying bit is how Rex gets into 70% of his shenanigans. The other 30% is Connor here" she said with a playful grin and nudge at Cutter's Connor.
Lester(thearcfamily)	“Yes I think we might avoid anything that flies,” Lester agreed as he finished getting the food on the table, “might be safer for everyone,” Cutter’s Connor looked rather sheepish at that, “hey I resemble that remark,” he protested as he grinned back at Abby and then looked over at the food that Lester had been bringing out, “oh that looks amazing as always Sir,”
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Outdone yourself again Sir" Danny said with a small smile. Then he got serious as he stood and gave a small nod to Lester. "I'm going to go do the next patrol and check with the team and then I will join you all. Want to make sure they know to be on higher alert while we are all here now."
Lester(thearcfamily)	"Thank you Danny," Lester told him with a nod, appreciating the extra attention to security detail, "there'll be plenty of food for you and the team when you get back," he said. Richard, realising that food was ready, managed to get away from Rex long enough to snag a party pie from the plate, Lester just shook his head, "I'll try and make sure my kids don't manage to eat everything," he said with a sigh but he was still smiling.
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Will be back in a bit" Danny said as he gave a small look at Richard and shook his head as well. "We'll save you the good stuff" Connor said as he gave Danny an appreciative smile and stood before turning to look at Cutter. "You want me to bring a plate of stuff back for you? Or you want to come up and get something with me?"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"Actually would you mind getting me a few things?" Cutter asked as he looked down at where Rex had fallen asleep on his lap, "I don't think Rex would appreciate it if I moved him right now," he said with a fond smile.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Aye, I can do that" Connor grinned as he looked at Cutter then at Rex. "I know Rex can be a bit of a grouch when he gets woken up" he said, speaking from experience. With a nod he headed over to the table and got two plates of things together, one for him and one for Cutter. A few minutes later he came back and handed Cutter his plate as he sat down. "Got you a little of everything, that would fit on the plate at least" he added with a small laugh.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled gratefully as he took the place, "thank you, this looks amazing," he smiled, Rex kept sleeping on his lap, he gave him a scritch before returning his attention to the plate, "its nice that we've been able to do this, hang out somewhere that's not the hospital,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Agree!" Connor said as picked up one of the kebabs Lester had made and started eating. It was nice to be back with almost everyone and everything almost back to normal. "These are really good Lester" he said holding up between bites. "I knew chicken and pineapple tasted great together but this is amazing!"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Oh you could get a pet iguana! They are a lot like Rex, except ya know the flying bit...." Connor said with a chuckle. "Course that in and of itself would make anything a little easier to manage than Rexy right?" he said giving a knowing look at Abby. "Definitely- the whole flying bit is how Rex gets into 70% of his shenanigans. The other 30% is Connor here" she said with a playful grin and nudge at Cutter's Connor.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter took a bite of his own kebab and nodded in agreement, "aye, really amazing thank you for this James," Lester smiled, "you're welcome," he said, "and chicken and pineapple is one of my favourite food combinations," he told them as he got a plate of food for Ruth who took it gratefully. "Daddy makes the best food," Ruth declared as she took one of the spring rolls and began to eat it. "That he does," Cutter agreed as he took another bite of his kebab.
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Eh he's alright I guess" Richard said with a small eye roll as he picked up one of the spring rolls and got ready to take a bite. As he did, he caught Danny's gaze. Danny raised an eyebrow and gave him a 'you sure that's your answer' kind of look that made Richard turn his head away and mutter something about Lester being a pretty good cook after all. "It is good as always" Danny nodded as he finished his one kebob and cracked open one of the cans of soda. "Not the kids' fault his sense of taste hasn't matured yet!"
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester couldn't help but grin a bit as he heard that muttered praise from Richard, "it's a work in progress," he admitted, "but I'm trying to make sure they all appreciate fine cooking," "It's definitely amazing," Rosemary grinned as she also got a kebab and started to eat it, "and dad's teaching me and Ruth how to cook as well,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor looked at Rosemary and smiled as he took a drink. "Your father has given me a couple of lessons too. If he can manage to semi teach mean, I am sure you both are going to be five star chefs in no time!" Connor looked over at Lester and smiled and then looked at Cutter and at the still passed out Rex sound asleep in his lap.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Rosemary beamed at that as she ate her kebab. "It's nice to think that my kitchen won't be completely destroyed in the future as well," Lester said with a fond smile and Cutter looked a bit sheepish at that and Ruth giggled. "I'm never going to be able to live that down am I?" Cutter sighed as he gave the sleeping Rex another scritch. "No," Lester said but he was smiling all the same.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor chuckled as he finished off his plate of food. "I'm going to grab another drink, you want something Nick?" he asked. “I’ll look at bringing a few of the veggies over for Rex... both of them" he added with a glance over to where Abby and Jenny were sitting with the other Rex.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled, "a drink would be great thank you," he said as Rex started to stir a little at the mention of veggies, "I think Rex heard you," he said as he gave Rex more scritches.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Drink and some veggies coming right up!" Connor said with a smile as he watched Abby start their way with Rex who was chirpping happily. A few minutes later he came back and handed a soda to Cutter and set his own on the table. Then he set a nice bowl of salad on the couch between him and Cutter so both Rexys could have some good food too.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled gratefully as he took the soda from Connor and watched the Rex's begin to eat the salad, "they're definitely enjoying themselves," he said as took a moment to enjoy just how nice this all was.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	It was very nice to be enjoying the time together and Connor smiled at Cutter and then turned when he saw Ruth walk over and give him a shy wave as she looked at the Rex's. "You want to come sit?" He asked as he patted the spot beside him. "Make sure you let them eat ok? They are like dogs like that.. but as soon as they are done, I bet they will be ready to play with you some more!"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Ruth nodded shyly as she went to climb up to the spot next to Connor, "they eat a lot of food," she said, eyes wide as she saw them munching into the salad, "I like playing with Rex, can we have more play dates with him please?" Cutter looked at Connor and then over at Lester, "if your father says its okay, than I'm sure we can definitely arrange another play date," "I'm sure something can be arranged," Lester nodded as he looked over at Danny to see what he thought.
Danny(thearcfamily)	As long as we have enough time to plan and coordinate things, I definitly think some more visits and playdates can be arranged" Danny said with a nod to Lester. "Can't disappoint the little lady after all" he said with a grin and a small wink at Ruth. "It will be good for them too, make sure they are not couped up at the ARC too much and all" Connor said with a nod as he smiled, watching how fascinated Ruth was with watching the Rex's eat.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"Then I think its settled then," Lester said with a fond smile as he watched Ruth, "once we make the security arrangements, we'll make more playdates," Ruth beamed at that, "thank you daddy, Danny," she said shyly. "It sounds like a very good plan," Cutter smiled over at Connor then as he settled in to watch the Rex's finish eating.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor returned the smile as he leaned back against the couch and relaxed, trying to enjoy and make the most of the quiet and relaxing time. He grinned as he watched the two Rex's play fight over the last piece of carrot in the salad. "They're funny" Ruth said with a giggle as she watched. "I know right?" Connor chuckled. "They really are like us in a lot of ways, they like to tease and play and have fun too!"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled as he watched the Rex's and Ruth's wonder at watching them, "I want a pet like Rex," she declared, "daddy can we have a pet please?" "We'll discuss this later," Lester told her with a fond smile. Cutter relaxed into the couch just then, now full of food and content to just be there with Connor and everyone. For a while it had looked like that they might never get to enjoy moments like this again and he didn't want to take it for granted.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor smiled as he watched the Rexs finish eating and hop off the couch chirping happily. They ran over towards Richard and Rosemary with Ruth giving chase happily. Picking up the now empty bowl, he set it on the coffee table and then scooted over closer to Cutter and smiled as he have him a quick hug before sitting back and leaning against his shoulder happily. "This is really nice" he said as he reached out and took Cutter's hand in his.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled as he returned the hug and held Connor’s hand, “it is very nice,” he agreed, “I’m glad we got to do this,” he said as he watched Richard, Rosemary and Ruth playing with the Rex’s.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"It's very very nice" Connor agreed and gave Cutter's hand a gentle squeeze. For a moment he closed his eyes and rested there with Cutter just enjoying everything. "I love you Nick" He said softly.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled as he returned the gentle hand squeeze and closed his eyes as well for a few moments, “I love you too Connor,” he said gently.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor smiled and laid his head over on Cutter's shoulder and smiled. He laid there enjoying the quick moment to cuddle, listening to the kids laugh and play and the other bits of conversation that were happening in the room.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled as he leaned against Connor, he was starting to feel tired but he was enjoying how nice this all was and watching the kids play with Rex. "This is really nice," he murmured softly.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor didn’t say anything but as he sat there with Cutter he couldn't help but think about how far they had come together... and what all could still lay in store for them together. A happy smile spread over his face as he thought about his future with Cutter and he gave a contented sigh as he snuggled closer to Cutter.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled, yawning a little as he snuggled back in with Connor, things were close to getting back to normal, or at least as normal as they could be considering the circumstances and he knew that he and Connor were going to get their future that they had been planning and everything was going to be alright. "I love you Connor," he said softly.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Love you too Nick" Connor said with a sleepy smile as he looked up at Cutter then laid his head back on his shoulder and snuggled closer. He didn't care who saw, he knew they were safe among friends, among their family. He had everything he needed and he knew he would be ok, they would all be ok, as long as they had each other. And with that thought and comfort in mind, Connor drifted off to sleep.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	It was another week later, Cutter and Connor's therapies had been getting even more intense, which Cutter hadn't thought possible but he was finding that he wasn't getting as tired from the therapy. The doctors seemed to think that in a couple of weeks Cutter and Connor could be ready to be on their own again. In the meantime Cutter was trying to stay as busy as focused as he could, he and Connor had started looking through their research to try and find a link to Helen and Site 333 but so far they hadn't been successful. "I just wish we could find what Site 333 meant," Cutter said as he put down yet another book, "knowing Helen it's got to be something massive or she wouldn't be after this site, whatever it is,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"I know... it's frustrating cuz it feels like I should know this... like this right there at the tip of my brain" Connor said said he sighed and rubbed his head. "It has to do with something connected to the past... otherwise it couldn't feel so familiar right? If it is something in the future it wouldn't be this annoying close feeling I don’t think."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"I know Helen has been obsessed with the future anomalies," Cutter said quietly, "but I also know she's always wanted to change the past as well to benefit her, maybe we can ask Nate again see if he can remember anything else that might help?" He still wasn't sure how he felt about his clone but he knew that Helen was planning something and they needed to be able to stop her.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"I am going to be giving a call to Lester tomorrow, I need to check on a few things with him. I can see if I can talk to Nate when I do, see if he remembers anything else?" Connor gave a small reassuring smile to Cutter knowing how hard it was still to do anything with Nate. He wanted to help make things as easy as he could on Cutter right now.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter gave a grateful at that, "thank you Connor that would definitely be amazing if you would be able to do that, it's still .... it's still a little weird, the whole situation with Nate," he admitted.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"I can only imagine what it's like Nick... and it's ok" Connor gave Cutter's shoulder a gentle squeeze then picked up another of his old journals to try and flip through. "I just wish I knew why this 333 thing sounds so familiar..."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter nodded at that, grateful for that shoulder squeeze and he turned to his books, "I know there has be a reason why Helen is obsessed with site, it must be important to her and probably well known or she wouldn't be going to this level to get there," he considered as he looked as his reference papers.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"The only mention I am able to find of anything with 333 is in some old dig notes... in a science journal. The numbers 333 were used to note an archeological find in Africa." Connor squinted at the photocopied pages of the old journal. "But there's not much of the journal that has survived so Im not sure what all I can find beyond that."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"Africa ..." Cutter tilted his head, "it would make sense if Helen were to use Africa in her effort to change the past but I don't know what she would gain from it ... there's so many different sites there that are important to our past and evolution," he considered.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"I know. The entire continent is basically the cradle of human life... there could be any number of repercussions to poking around in the past there" Connor considered flipping through a couple of more pages. "But what would you go back and try and change and to what end result for her?"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter picked up another book and started to flip through it, "with Helen that could be anything, I know she's always been interested in changing the future but I don't know to what extent," he admitted.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor shook his head as he scanned a few pages before grabbing another book. "It's crazy... to think about it. You could go back, to any one of these spots and change one little thing. It could have little effect or it could change anything. But you would have no way to know what you might change right? Why take such a gamble to poke at the past and not even know what might change in the future?"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter nodded, "I think Helen and logic went out the window eight years ago when she disappeared into that anomaly," he sighed, "she just wants to make these changes and she doesn't care who gets hurt in the process," he stared down at the book he was flipping through, "whatever it is we've got to stop her,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor looked over at Cutter and nodded, reaching a hand out and putting it over Cutter's gently. "We'll figure out what Helen is up to. And we will figure out how to stop her" he said with a determined nod. He turned back to the new book in front of him and sighed. "Do you think shes just after power, the ability to control the past and the future? Helen seemed pretty thrilled with the idea of controlling that future anomaly..."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter was grateful for Connor's hand resting on his, appreciating the gesture, "I don't now," he admitted, "maybe its a bit of both? She wants to be in control but she doesn't have everything she needs to be able to control that anomaly? I think that's why she was working with Christine and Wilder, I think they know more about that future anomaly than they were letting on," he said softly.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor sighed softly, he had been worried about as much honestly. "If they are that deep into the black site work and all, it would make sense they know a lot about tings no one else does. Do you think the artifact has anything to do with all this? Any connection to site 333?"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter tilted his head thoughtfully at that, "It wouldn't surprise me if it does, that would explain why they're all so eager to get their hands on it, if only there was a way we could figure out what that artefact actually was for," he sighed.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"It's still safe right? That is what matters the most right now... keeping it away from Helen and Christine. Even if we don't know what it does yet as long as they can't figure it out either it gives us a little bit of wiggle room and something to kinda bargain with also" Connor considered.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"It should still be safe at the ARC," Cutter nodded, "and I agree that will give us some room to move with if they try to get hold of the artefact again, hopefully now that we have some idea of what Helen's intentions are with this site 333, we can solve both mysteries together," he added.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Maybe once we are back and fully cleared and all, we can get in there to look at the artifact again. Take another look at it, see if there is anything we missed or anything that stands out now after all this time" Connor suggested. "It was obviously made for some very specific purpose, I just... have no clue how to even begin trying to figure it out" he sighed as he rubbed his head, getting a little frustrated at all the dead ends.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"That sounds like a great idea," Cutter nodded, "I think that should be one of the first things we do when we get back, at least we would be able to rule out some things if we don't get any clear answers otherwise, hopefully it will point us in the right direction," he added.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Yeah, I know we have sketches and notes we've been working off of.... but having the artifact in our hand again will be really good I think." Connor looked over at Cutter and tilted his head a little. "There was something we were trying to clean up and uncover on the artifact... might have been numbers or something. That might be something that could help us figure all of this out!"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	“I think that will be a good place to start looking,” Cutter nodded, “I can’t remember what those numbers were but hopefully there’ll be a link between the artefact and site 333 that we can find,” he added.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor put down the papers and books and sighed as he leaned back and rubbed his hands over his face. "I think I need a break though... my brain feels like it is about to start melting right now. A small break would probably do us both some good!"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter put down his papers and yawned, “I think a small break is a great idea,” he agreed, “we’ve beeen at this for quite a while now, maybe it will help looking at this with fresh eyes,”
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor nodded and stood from the table and gave a stretch and a small groan as his back popped a little. "I need a drink, want something? I was going to make up some iced coffee for myself see if that gives me a little kick of energy."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"Actually an iced coffee does sound really great right now," Cutter said with a tired smile, "it feels like we've been at this for hours," he admitted as he looked at the array of books and papers spread out on the table.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor stood and leaned over, placing a soft kiss on the top of Cutter's head with a smile. "Two iced coffees coming up" he said as he headed towards the kitchen. "This should be the pick me up we need!"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled at that kiss as he leaned back on the couch and stretched, "I think it definitely will help, maybe the break will give us some kind of inspiration with the data and point us in the right direction?" he considered.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor put down the papers and books and sighed as he leaned back and rubbed his hands over his face. "I think I need a break though... my brain feels like it is about to start melting right now. A small break would probably do us both some good!"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"If nothing else it will give our eyes and brain break form all the reading" Connor called out from the kitchen. A little while later he returned with to large glasses. He smiled as he handed one to Cutter. "One large iced mocha coffee!"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled as he gratefully accepted the glass, "oh this looks fantastic, thank you Connor," his smile widened as he took a much needed sip, "definitely what I needed after all this reading," he added.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	With a smile Connor sat down beside Cutter and took a sip of the coffee and sighed. "Oh yes that hits the spot... very nice" He leaned back and over slightly so he was sitting close to Cutter and smiled. "This is a nice little reward for the hard work we have put in so far on this."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter leaned in close to Connor, enjoying how nice this was after a very busy morning of research, "it is a very nice reward," he smiled, "we definitely deserve this break,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor nodded and took another drink of the coffee and then set it on the table. He then leaned back against Cutte and wrapped his arms around him and snuggled close, just enjoying the quiet and being there with him as he closed his eyes and rested his head against his fiance's shoulder. "Definitely could get used to this" he mumbled happily.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled as he took another sip of his coffee and then put it down as well as he leaned in Connor's arms, "same here," he said, giving a tired yawn just then as he snuggled in close, "I love you Connor," he said softly.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Love you too Nick... so ver much" Connor said with a smile as he relaxed a little more. "I'm glad if I have to figure all this out... that I am doing it with you," he said softly before giving a small yawn and snuggling closer.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	It had taken several weeks but Sarah had been allowed to leave the hospital and move into the new flat that she and Becker were sharing. It was still an adjustment, getting used to learning how to do things again but she definitely preferred this over being at the hospital. They had just come back from one of her therapy sessions and she was feeling rather tired and sore and didn't feel like doing much of anything, "do you think we could have a movie night tonight Becker?" she asked hopefully as they entered the living room.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker held the door open for Sarah as they got back to their flat. "Movie night sounds really good" he agreed. "Ill order some pizza and we can just relax for the rest of the day" He watched Sarah closely wanting to let her walk as much as she could on her own but also wanting to be there if she needed or wanted any help.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"I do like the sound of that, pizza and move night," Sarah gave a tired a smile at that she started to walk towards the lounge, her legs started to wobble a bit and she held out a trembling hand, "um ... could I have some help please Becker?" she asked softly, hating that she was still so weak.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker was at her side in an instant and grabbed her hand and slipped his other around her gently. "I got you.. nice and steady" he said as he helped Sarah to the couch. "You've done so good today Sarah, just a little further and you don't have to get up again."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah trembled as she leaned against Becker as they took the last few steps to the couch and then she began to lower herself down, "thank you Becker," she said softly, wincing at the effort it took to sit down, "I'm sorry I wasn't able to do it by myself," she stared down at her hands.
Becker(thearcfamily)	After helping her sit and get comfortable on the couch, Becker looked at Sarah and knelt down in front of her so he could easily look at her. "Sarah... you have absolutely nothing to be sorry about or to apologize for," he said as he gently reached a hand out and stroked the side of her face. "You have been doing so well with everything. I am so so proud of you" Becker said as he leaned closer and gently wrapped his arms around her and held her close. "I love you so much Sarah."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah trembled as she leaned in against Becker, taking comfort from his embrace, "I love you too Becker, I never would have gotten this far without you supporting me, I'm glad that we can now live together and not be at the hospital all the time," she said softly.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker smiled and kissed the top of her head softly still holding her close. "I am too, I am so happy to be taking this step with you Sarah. There is nowhere else I would rather be than with you right here."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah gave a smile at that, "and there's nowhere else I would rather be either," she said, "I love that we have this place together and I'm looking forward to making memories here with you,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker smiled and gave her a soft kiss before standing. "Aye and one of the first we will make is a night here together watching movies and eating pizza" he said as he pulled out his phone to start placing the order. "You need anything right now Sarah? Want me to bring out the extra pillows and blanket for you?"
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah smiled at that, "sounds absolutely perfect," she said as she settled back into the couch when Becker stood up, "actually another pillow and blanket would be really good thank you,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	With the phone under his chin as he waited to place the food order, Becker disappeared down the hallway. He came back a little while later wit the pillows and blanket and helped Sarah get comfortable. "I ordered us a couple pizzas, bread sticks, drinks, and a small dessert pizza we can share."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah smiled as Becker helped her get comfortable, "I'm looking forward to all of it," she told him, "it will be nice not having to worry about anything for the evening, just being able to spend it with you, eating pizza and watching a movie,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Perfect way to spend the night I'd say" Becker said as he sat down beside Sarah and smiled as he leaned over and kissed her softly.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah smiled as she snuggled in closer to Becker and happily kissed him back, "I love you Becker," she said, her smile widening, "I love you so much,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker slipped his arm around her and held her close. "So.... what do you think of the place? I know we got a lot to do. I... I haven't had a lot of time to do much setting up or decorating."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah leaned in against Becker, "it's perfect," she said softly, "maybe when I'm feeling more up to it we can spend a couple of days decorating?" she suggested, wanting to be able to help Becker decorate but also knowing that she couldn't push herself to far since it was still very early in her recovery.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Of course, we can even get some things delivered and you can sit all nice and cozy and boss me around and tell me where things go and what goes where" Becker said with a fond grin as he leaned in and pulled Sarah close. "You always are good at bossing me around and giving orders* he teased.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah giggled at that, "I do like the sound of that," she said with a smile as she leaned in close against Becker, "we'll get this decorated in no time," she said as she imagined what their place would like when it was decorated, "I'm really glad that we were able to do this," she added.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"So am I" Becker said with a soft sigh as he kissed the top of her head lightly. "I was worried I would never get to have that chance, to let you know how I felt, to try and have a life with you. I am the happiest I have ever been right here with you, right now, like this."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"And I'm the happiest I've been," Sarah told him with a small smile, "I never thought this would have been possible, that I would never get to leave the hospital but I'm here with you and I'm looking forward to our future together," she said fondly.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker held her close and sat quietly for a moment then grinned as he gave her a gentle squeeze. "So for the spare room, I was thinking about turning it into a gaming room" he said pausing as he waited to see Sarah's reaction. "Nice full wall tv, game systems, entertainment shelves set up...." He gave Sarah a smirk.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah smiled at that, “it sounds perfect,” she reassured him, “you can show me how to play one of those games you were always playing at your old place?” she suggested shyly.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker stared at her a moment, half expecting her to shoot down the idea. "Really? You'd play with me some? He grinned broadly and nodded. "I can definitely teach you a couple of the shooter games... and I might even concede to getting some of the farm/village games we could play together to. If.... if you wanted."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah giggled at Becker’s expression, “really,” she reassured him, “and I do like the sound of playing some of those farm games, after you teach me the first person shooter ones,” she added.
Becker(thearcfamily)	The grin still on his face he leans over and kisses Sarah's cheek. "I knew there was a reason I loved you so much" he teased. Just then the doorbell rang. "That would be our dinner- I will be right back" he said as he stood and headed for the door.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah grinned and she smiled at that kiss, “ okay,” she said and she got comfortable as she waited for Becker to come back with the dinner.
Becker(thearcfamily)	After a few minutes Becker got the food, tipped the driver and came back to the couch. "Here we go- dinner of champions!" he said as he started setting everything out on the coffee table for them.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	“Oh Becker this looks so great,” Sarah smiled, her stomach rumbling, “I’m glad that we can do this, have a pizza and movie night,”
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Little bit of normalcy after everything, sounds perfect to me" Becker said as he sat down beside Sarah and picked up one of the plates. "What would you like first? Pizza, wings, or cheesy bread?"
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah grinned as she looked at the spread before them, "I think I might try the wings first please, I can't remember the last time I had them," she decided.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Wings it is" Becker smiled and got some of the wings and ranch dip out for her. "And I got us some of the soda from the fridge so we are good to go" he added as he handed the plate to Sarah and cracked open the soda for her before setting it down where she could reach it easily. "Anything else you want or need right now?" he asked with a smile as he got his own plate started.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Thank you Becker," Sarah smiled as she took the plate and settled in to enjoy a delicious meal, "I think I'm good right now, I have everything I need right here with me," she said as she smiled up at Becker,
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker nodded and leaned over and kissed the top of her head gently then finished with his own plate and sat down beside her. As he balanced the plate of foot on his knees he reached for the remote. "So did you have anything in particular you wanted to watch tonight? I got all our streaming stuff set up so we have plenty of options."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah smiled as she started to eat her wings, "maybe something on Disney?" she considered after a while, "we could watch one of the animated films?" she suggested.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker nodded as he smiled, watching Sarah work on the wings. He knew there had been a time not so long ago when they weren't sure they would ever leave the hospital or if Sarah would ever be able to do things on her own. It might seem simple to anyone else but being able to do this, together, was something very special. He gave a smile to Sarah and then selected one of the films and hit play and settled back on the couch and started to work on his wings as well.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah slowly made her way through the wings, enjoying just how good it felt to be able to eat food like this again, she sometimes still didn't have much of an appetite so being able to enjoy something like a pizza night with Becker was very special and she was determined to make the most of this. She finished her wings, "I love you so much Becker," she said happily.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"I love you too Sarah" he said as he reached over and have her hand a squeeze ad looked at her longing for a moment and smiled. "Funny to think, back when we first met... we didn't hit it off too well. And now look at us" he said with a broad grin. "Im sorry I was such an idiot back then" he said with a sheepish grin.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah smiled as she returned the hand squeeze, "I know, it's incredible how everything changed from when we first met, I know how particularly stubborn I was but I'm glad that I got to know you Becker and how our relationship is now, you make me very happy,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"You do the same for me. After so long, I didn't think I would ever find someone I wanted to spend my life with. It took me far too long to realize the most perfect woman in the world was right here in front of me..." Becker took the hand that was in his and lifted it, placing a soft kiss on the back of Sarah's hand. "But I am glad I finally wised up and saw the light."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"And your the perfect man for me," Sarah smiled as she held Becker's hand, "and I'm glad that we can be together now, after everything that's happened, I'm looking forward to our future together,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker smiled, staring at Sarah for a moment. "I can't wait to do it all with you... have that life we've talked about. Getting back to the ARC, making a life together, a family, a future. I look forward to it all" Becker leaned over and wrapped his arms around Sarah and hugged her gently.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah smiled happily as she leaned in to Becker's hug, wrapping his arms around him as she leaned against his chest, "and I want that life we talked about too, after we came so close to not being able to get there, I want to do everything we talked about, I want to experience everything with you," she told him.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"And we start here right now- dinner and a movie" he grins and grabs one of the pieces of pizza and holds it out for Sarah to take a bite then takes a bite as well. "We are going to do it all. I promise Sarah. Together we will do everything we have dreamt of."
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"The perfect night," Sarah smiled happily once she swallowed her bite of the pizza, "I'm looking forward to it," she told him, "as long as I'm with you, everything will be perfect,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker grinned and slipped his arm around her and smiled. It was nice to just relax and enjoy the time together. There would be hard times ahead but he knew they would get through it all as long as they were together. "I love you Sarah" he said with a happy sigh as he leaned close to Sarah and watched the movie.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"And I love you Becker," Sarah smiled as she leaned against Becker, taking a moment to appreciate just how nice this all was, "I love you so very much," she said as she settled in to watch the movie.