Alex came back into the bedroom, bringing Nick a mug of coffee.
 
The night had been a long one and Rachel had fallen back asleep after waking up again with a nightmare.
 
Alex looked out the window, at the slowly rising sun of morning and finished off her own cup of coffee "I'm going to go to the house and get us a change of clothes and fill the others in on what's happening.  Maybe Derek has any ideas on what to do next."
 
Nick looked up and nodded "I'll keep Rach company if she wakes up.  Try to get her to eat something."
 
Alex nodded and caught the key ring he tossed her with a half smile before pausing and saying "If I get the chance... I'm going to talk to Julia too."
 
Nick met her gaze for a moment before nodding in understanding.
 
"Be careful." He said, meaning driving of course "And -
 
"don't hurt the car." she said the words with him before rolling her eyes and then winking, turning to leave.
 
"Smart ellic." Nick drawled with a grin as he sat back to watch over Rachel, Alex leaving and heading toward the house.

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