Anika couldn’t believe the information Carla gave her and Gina about Mr. Hunger. He was a former special op’s agent and was high up in the Hunter organization structure. Normally, Mr. Hunger was the one the Hunter’s sent to take out specially targeted individuals.

Carla figured that the higher-ups were not liking what was happening to certain members and to their assets. Since she left, she had been destroying locations that belonged to them and attacking some of their hit teams as well. She informed Gina and Anika that she blew up three of their training centers.

As for Mr. Hunger, she did say that if he was sent to parley with them. Then the Hunter organization was serious about wanting to talk with them. Could they be trusted, that was a different matter. However, if Gina’s father made clear what he will do if the agreement is broken. They won’t try to break it or bend the words of the agreement.

As for the meeting place, it hasn’t been set yet. Anika knew Jack was going to be very selective where he was going to hold this meeting. She knew wherever the location was, it was going to be to her brother’s advantage.

She had a bunch of things to do since she has been gone getting revenge for her brother. She knew Gina was happy that she was going back home. She knew how much Gina missed her husband and daughter. As for herself, she was going to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with her boyfriend this year. She needed to commit to her relationship more, instead of what she was doing.

As for Aylin, she has been seeing a big change in her, since she met Shade. Since she has started associating with people around her own age and spending time with them. They have been a big influence on making her saner. She wasn’t wearing her Hatter outfit all the time now.

All of Aylin’s friends were good people. She knew Clair was just like herself, Mia, Shigeko, Gina, Julia, Tizzy, Alyona, Silvia, and Dakota. She would be willing to help pay for Clair’s surgery if she decided that she wanted it.

Her choice to become a woman was out of necessity. She needed to change her appearance and life, because of the people that were still after her. If she had stayed a guy, she might not be alive today. However, because she changed her life and was taken under Jack’s tutelage, she managed to get her revenge on the people responsible for almost killing her. She got her sweet revenge on the people sent to kill her and her friends.

After the revenge, she managed to build a new life for herself. First on the slopes and then being in the winter Olympics, to posing for Sports Illustrated and several other magazines. She still kept in touch with certain members of her birth family, like her uncle at the pentagon and her older brother’s working for the US Secret Service.

She concentrates on her work. She’ll call her boyfriend later and inform him, she’ll be spending the holiday with him.

Cardwell, Montana:
Arabella snuggles closer to Gina. She was so happy her mother came home last night, that she slept with her and Arnold. She missed her mother and didn’t want to let her go. She buries her face against Gina’s neck.

Gina felt sandwiched between Arnold, who was spooned against her from behind with his arm draped over her and Arabella. Arabella was facing her and had her head buried against her neck and shoulder. She felt Arabella’s arm trapped between her body and Arabella. She had her arms wrapped around Arabella, holding her in her arms.

Trigger and Cadmus were sleeping at the foot of the bed. Trigger was sleeping near Gina’s feet and Cadmus was sleeping near Arnold’s feet. She feels Arnold place a kiss on her neck.

“She’s been missing you since you were gone, especially when we came under attack and she was here all by herself.” Arnold knew Arabella had been scared and wanted her mother.

Gina looks down at her baby and places a kiss on her forehead. She missed Arabella as well. Next time she goes out of town, she’ll think about taking Arabella with her.

“She’s such a mommy’s girl.” She rubs Arabella’s back as she holds her.

Arabella stirs under her mother’s touch. She snuggles closer to Gina’s body and turns her head so she could see her face.

“Morning sleepy head.” Gina smiles down at Arabella.

Arabella buries her face against Gina’s chest. She could smell the lavender scent her mother’s nightgown was washed in. She keeps her face buried against Gina’s chest.

Gina sits up in bed holding Arabella against her body “what am I going to do with you?”

She places a kiss on Arabella’s forehead and just holds her. Arnold gets out of bed and heads towards the bathroom.

“Come on pumpkin, let's get you dressed and feed.” Gina stands up still holding Arabella.

Arabella didn’t want to let go of her mother. She had her legs wrapped around Gina’s waist and was holding onto her.

“Arabella, come on. You need to get dressed and eat some breakfast. I got to go and talk to your grandfather about what went on in New York.” Gina pats Arabella on her behind.

Arabella reluctantly lets go of her mother and stand on her own two feet. She looks at her mother “can I come with you to grandpa’s house?”

“Of course. Grandpa would want to see you as well.” Gina ruffles Arabella’s hair.

Arnold comes walking back in and spots Arabella standing in front of Gina. He could see, Arabella didn’t want to leave Gina’s side. He’ll have to talk with Gina later about Arabella missing her.

“Now, go and get dress. I’ll be downstairs to fix you breakfast, in a few minutes.” Gina places one more kiss on Arabella’s cheek.

Arabella hugs Gina, before leaving her bedroom. She heads towards her own bedroom to get ready for the day.

“You notice she’s being a little clingy, haven’t you?”

“Yes, and I can’t blame her. Her birth family never showed her any love, as we have. Plus, it doesn’t help that neither I or you were here to
comfort her when the ranch got attacked.” Gina turns around to face Arnold.

“Trust me, sweetie. If you were here, you would have been out on the ranch fighting as well.”

“I know, but I just don’t like the fact no one was here with our daughter. I don’t want this to be a reoccurring situation.” Gina promised to always love and protect Arabella since she adopted her.

“We'll figure something out for now on. Go and get ready so we can head over to your father’s house.” Arnold gives Gina a kiss.

Gina returns the kiss. She so missed her husband and baby. After returning Arnold’s kiss. Gina changes out of her nightclothes and into a nice pair of tight jeans that show her legs off and a matching western shirt, that goes with the blue jeans.

She and Arnold head downstairs to the kitchen to fix breakfast for all of them.