Kalinda nodded, and checked on her equipment, making sure it all worked, and that everything was in order. She cleaned her suit, and after it dried in moments, she folded it, ready to wear it tomorrow. She then scooped Cooper up, hugging the puppy. 

She had a terrible thought, wondering what would happen to Cooper if none of them came back. She cradled the puppy close, letting him like her face. She swallowed, and went to Michaels room, stopping and watching him just lying on the bad