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[jackienichols]

I look at my watch again. Where is he? Geez, he left the room to get ice hours ago. I can't believe he's not back. He's smart enough not to lose his way, I know that much. I'm worried. He'd never just leave and not tell me he won't be back for a few hours. He knows I'd kick his ass for that. I get up, and think maybe I should go look for him. He's

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[seerxander]

My phone had been ringing all night, but I ignored it, wanting some time with the gang alone no problems. When the night was over and I finally looked at my phone to see it was Jackie and that couldn't be good. Great, the one time I take away from Giles and the plan and something goes wrong.

I was about to call her back when my phone rang again. "Jackie?" I asked softly into the phone as I was walking out the door. I didn't want to spill the beans to Buffy.

[jackienichols]

"Xander." I got out, trying to hold back tears. Michael still wasn't back yet and I didn't know what to do. He's the one who always knew what to do, and he's not here right now. I almost couldn't believe it when Xander finally answered. I had thought I was truly alone for awhile there.

I sniffed. "Michael's gone. Vanished. I don't know where he is or what happened to him, but I know he wouldn't leave me and not tell me where he's going. I didn't know who else to call. Hell, I don't even know if you can help me, but it's nice to hear your voice." Some tears fell then. God, I must be the most pathetic slayer ever.

I gathered myself up again. "Can you help me? I can meet you somewhere, except that I don't know this place. Just please...I don't know what to do and I'm so worried...he's like a father to me, Xander, that wasn't total play in Wolfram and Hart."

[seerxander]

I took a deep breath. Ok hot girl wants your help, you can do this Xander....except you can't do this.

"Jackie" I started slowly. "I don't know what to do and honestly if they do have him, it might just be a ploy to get us to come to them."

I thought a moment, atleast I can go to her, comfort her. "tell me where you are." I said worried. "Let me come get you."

[jackienichols]

I nodded at what he said at first. I mean, I like the guy, but he's no Buffy or Willow. It's not like by himself he could do a whole lot to help me. But if he was here, so I wouldn't be alone in this, that would help.

Then he wanted to know where I was so he could come get me. I wasn't sure I should tell him, but my cover is blown and they have Michael, so it's probably not a secret anymore anyway. I decided I needed to pack up and get out of here. That would be best. I should pack up Michael's things too, and God, the templates, I don't even know where they are.

"I'm at this Ritzy hotel, uh, The Beverly Wilshire. I'm thinking I should vacate, but Xander, I don't know where the templates are. Look, just come over here, I'll be waiting downstairs in the lobby. You know where it is, right, 'cause I can't give you directions."

I wiped my eyes and took a breath as I waited for his answer.