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"I miss him so much." Faith sighed. "I'm glad he's safe though. It's really pretty here. I like all the trees."

Jeremy smiled. "You'll have to come back in January when we have all the snow."

"I've only seen snow once. Mom and Dad took us on a trip somewhere. I'd love to come visit in the winter, maybe go sledding and stuff."

"I could teach you to ski," Jeremy offered.

"You know how?" Faith asked.

"I learned when I was about your age. I haven't been in a few years, but I used to enjoy it. Do you think we can get D to go with us?"

"D?" Faith asked.

"Short for Dallas. It's Dyson's new middle name," Matt told her.

She laughed. "Oh yeah, he mentioned that. Good, I didn't like William for him."

"Neither did I." Jeremy smiled. "While they visit, do you two want to come in and see the place?"

Matt nodded. "I'm excited to see how you have your computers set up."

"And I want to meet Rani." Faith turned and started for the door.

Matt sighed. "I swear that girl thinks of nothing else."

"Be glad. There are a million other negative things a teenager could be worried about. From what I've heard from everyone, Faith is a pretty amazing kid."

"She is. I just wish she didn't always take life so seriously all the time. I'd like her to be a teenager for a while. She's always got her nose in some book. For once, I'd love to see her fangirling a band or worrying about clothes and make-up. Don't get me wrong, she does do some of that, but not to the extent other girls do."

Jeremy figured that was because of her past, but he wasn't going to say anything with her waiting for them by the front door. "Go on in." He nodded to her, letting Matt follow her in before going inside himself.

"How many team members do you have now?" Matt asked as they walked into the living room.

"Six, but one is out with a broken arm, and two are still training," Jeremy told him. "D's got a sting tonight with Patrick."

"I've met him. I ran his background check and helped collect evidence for his lawyer to use to get him out of jail. Great guy. He'll be a good team member once he gets everything down. I'm glad you two managed to organize all this so quickly. I figured it would take a year or more, but you've managed to do it in just a few months."

"We had help. Beau bringing Rani here was a huge bonus, and we got lucky with the others. I'm not sure how D knows who he can trust, but he's been amazing." Jeremy turned to Faith. "You guys want a tour?"

Rani walked out before they could answer.

"Rani, just the man she wants to see." Jeremy gestured to Faith. "Rani, I'd like you to meet Matt and Faith, they are from the other STK team. Xander is outside with D, but you'll meet him. They're here to visit for…" Jeremy looked at Matt.

"A few days. We'll play it by ear. Xander has some things to discuss with D before we head back." Matt offered his hand to Rani. "Nice to meet you. Beau speaks highly of you."

"Nice to meet you as well." Rani took his hand, then turned to Faith. "And, Beau talks very highly of this young woman." He offered his hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Faith."

She grinned as she took his hand. "You too. Can I see the med room?"

Rani glanced at Matt who nodded. "Behave, Faith. It's his space, not yours."

She rolled her eyes. "I'm just looking." She smiled at Rani. "So do you have it all set up yet?"

As those two walked off, Jeremy grinned at Matt. "You've got a great daughter."

"Thanks, she's a keeper. For all she's been through, she's tough as nails. So, where are your computers set up?" Matt asked.

"Down here." He led him down the hall and into the room.