A Devious Humanity

Going South

Packing only his black backpack with an extra change of clothes to avoid unnecessary obstacles or difficulties, Connor limped outside of the house on his crutches and waited for Lucas to arrive to pick him up to head out to the airport. Turning around as the front door opened and then closed again, Connor was greeted by the sight of Evelyn carrying Henry outside with Hank right behind them before he went on his way. Dreading the thought of leaving his family behind even for a few days Connor was more than happy to give his wife and son another hug and another kiss before leaving on his rescue mission, and reassure them that he'd be back as soon as possible.

Having a reason to return home and a reason to fight back against the dark oppression of the world had given Connor a new zest for life, and he was determined to live for his family for as long as his heart continued to beat. That family extended to those who were forgotten and missing as well.

"Take care of yourself, son." Hank urged as he patted Connor's shoulder without causing him to wobble on his crutches. "You watch out for your brother and you two get your asses back up to Detroit as soon as you can."

"We will. We won't stay longer than absolutely necessary." Promising to return home Connor felt a fiery determination to protect his family and to protect the innocent people in need of his help. "Please take care of Chloe as well."

"That won't be a problem. She's family."

Lucas's pick-up truck pulled up in front of the house and he opened up his door before walking around to the passenger side to help Chloe climb out of the cab and toward the front door of the house. Chloe was almost seven months pregnant and sporting a rather big and heavy belly which was affecting the deviant's gyroscope causing her to stumble as she walked from time to time.

"I promise we'll back in two days, Chloe." Giving his bondmate a kiss Lucas rubbed his palm over her belly as he said his goodbye. "When we're back I swear I won't leave the city until well after the baby is born."

"I know you'll come back." Chloe looked into his green eyes with absolute love shining in her irises. "Please don't worry about us, do what you have to do to save the android."

"I will."

Hank gave Lucas a reassuring pat of the shoulder as he had shown Connor and then put his hand lightly on Chloe's shoulder to help her feel more supported as she walked. "Everything will be fine back here, son. Just get back here and figure out what those weird scientists were doing in Miami."

"Right. We'll be back as soon as possible."

"Evelyn," Connor held her hand in a loving grip as he gave her a kiss and then kissed Henry's hair. "I promise you that everything will be okay."

"I know it will." Squeezing Connor's hand in return Evelyn gave her husband a pleading stare. "Just get your butt back here as soon as possible. I don't want to plan a second rescue mission if you and Lucas get into trouble."

"I highly doubt it'll come down to that."

"Just know if you need help call me and I'll come down there and bring you back home where you belong."

"I'll always remember that." Reluctantly Connor let go of Evelyn's hand as he limped toward the truck to leave. "I love you!"

"I love you, too!" Holding up Henry's hand Evelyn made their son wave at Connor as he walked away. "We'll be right here waiting for you!"

With a little help from Lucas and well his crutches Connor was able to climb into the cab of the truck to ride as the passenger while Lucas drove them to the airport. Seeing his family shrinking in the distance in the side mirror made Connor feel unusually uncomfortable, but he knew that Hank would be there to look after Evelyn, Henry and Chloe until he and Lucas returned to Detroit.