The mall in Alexandria, afternoon

Isabel still felt a tiny bit guilty for gently bullying Michael into coming shopping with her and Meg. After all, Sherpa detail usually fell under the category of boyfriend duties. But after the events of the previous week, she was still a bit worried about him and spending time together, even if it meant listening to him grumble about carrying packages, made her feel like he was going to be okay.

After lunch, and one last check of the mall directory to make sure they hadn't missed anything, they decided it was time to head back to Fandom.

"I am shopped out," Isabel said to Meg as they headed out the sliding doors to the parking lot.

( It was just a simple shopping trip )

[Pre-played with goodgirlmeg and rebelheartalien, NFB for distance, NFI, OOC is love!]

Meta-Chem Pharmaceuticals, Roswell, New Mexico

It only took a moment for Isabel to move beyond the fact that her mouth was dry and her head hurt like hell to realize that her hands were tied behind her back and she'd been dumped on the cold floor. In a rush, the memory of being grabbed with Meg came back and Isabel's heart started to race.

Struggling in a bit, Isabel pushed herself up on her elbow and took stock of her surroundings.

An office of some sort.

Fortunately, with the lights on. Her fear of the dark was an added complication they really didn't need right now.

There was a low moan behind her, and Isabel tried to turn. "Meg? Are you okay?"


Meanwhile, back in Fandom…


Enter the cavalry, stage left…