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Title:[b] JUST ADD PROMICIN


Kyle: "Dad it's time."

Tom looked at kyle and debated whether to confide in him. That as Isabelle lay dying he felt something like a shock where she touch him. Days later he again secretly asked Marco to run a test on more hair follicles, his. The test was positive. Somehow Isabelle had deliberately infected him. He didn't need to take the shot. Not even Diana knew yet.


Tom shut the door behind Kyle as he left. Fortunately he was saved from further explaination when Kyle was called away on an emergency. It had been a long day and Tom was tired. Maybe when he got some rest he will be able to come to a decision.
Later Tom lay dreaming. The way he dreamed had been permanently altered by hid and Alana's fantasy vacations. But this was different, it had been almost 2 years since the obsidian door appeared to him and as before he entered the lab. There again was the table and reached to remove the sheet. Tom smiled. It was good to see Alana again even if it's only a dream. Her eyes opened and she spoke, "We meet again Tom Baldwin I have been waiting for you".
Tom: "Oh Alana, if only you were real and not a figment of my imagination."

Alana: "Alana served her purpose here and was needed elsewhere. Now it's time for you to serve yours."

Tom: "What? I don't understand."

Alana: "That is why this program was placed in your mind to reveal itself at the proper time. That time is now."

Tom: "This isn't a dream, is it?"

Alana: "No. It was known from the beginning with the right variables this day would come."

Tom: "Day, variables what are you talking about?"

Alana: "You were our first choice from the beginning but it was not time for you purpose to be know. You come from a primitive and paranoid time that reacts negatively to things it doesn't understand. So we chose to make contact and speak through those closest to you. But due to your nephew's actions that went astray. Again variables."

Tom: (shouting)"You tried to abduct my son."

Alana: "No. We only tried to make a channel to advise you. Shawn's interference cause Kyle to be critically injured and left us no choice but to take him so he could correct the error he caused."

Tom: "And using my son as an assassin to murder Jordan Collier?"

Alana: "Jordan Collier was an egotistical man thought to harness The 4400's power for his own plans and kept you from working with the 4400. His removal left your nephew in a more favorable position to your working together."

Tom: "We're human beings not variables. Can't you people understand that? Even without Jordan it wasn't a smooth relationship"

Alana: "We always knew that it was possible that the 4400 would fail that why you were chosen as our champion if ans when they failed."

Tom: "Maia and the other children you took, they were just bait. Wasn't they?"

Alana: "You are a strong-willed man. You had to to agree freely to be our savior."

Tom: "Unimaginable Evil, killing Isabelle was what, a test?"

Alana: "If we didn't make an request after returning the children, you would have obsessed about. This way you had a finite end to what we planned for you. The evil in your world is much greater than an spoiled child."

Tom: "Just what are your plans for me?"

Alana: "It is not yet time for you to know everything."

Tom: "Then why are we here?"

Alana: "To begin you training in how to use you powers."

Tom: "If 4400 people with abilities failed how will me with one going to succeed?"

Alana: "What we have given you far exceeds their abilities."

Tom: "What you've given me? Isabelle infected me."

Alana: "Promicin was just the last step. The smallest step."

Tom: "What are talking about? What steps?"

Alana: " To comprehend that, we need to go back to the beginning."

Tom: "Where?"

Alana: "Highland Beach when we first spoke. Did you notice after that how certain 4400 abilities, like Tess Doerner's, doesn't work on you unless you allow it?
Alana Mareva, she was a gift to help train your mind and give you comfort though she herself didn't know this.
Jean DeLynn Baker she carried a retrovirus specifically design for you. She just needed to get within touching distance."

Tom(Enraged): "That virus killed everyone in her hometown, a truck driver and two of our agents. And we had to kill her to keep her from killing everyone in Portland."

Alana: "Unavoidable Losses. But necessary to save humanity. Then when you were taken to the future we made certain you wouldn't die in your attempt to kill Isabelle Tyler."

Tom: "If Richard hadn't came when he did I she would have killed me."

Alana: "Richard Tyler would have never succeeded if Isabelle locked her abilities unto you. She was unable to free herself to stop him or anyone else from injecting her."

Tom: "Promicin distribution and the virus that decimated this city?"

Alana: "We gave your people the means, you chose to use them. It also gave you the means to take the last step with censure. With everyone promicin positive who will notice one in particular?"

Tom: "What have you done to me?"

Alana: "In time Tom Baldwin, for now gets some rest. Training begins soon. If you thinking Jordan can help you, understand he has know power over the 4400."

Tom: "I'm not a 4400."

Alana(smiling): "You are the first."



Tom jerks awake in bed panting heavily from the dream knowing deep down it was no dream. For the first time since he was a child he was terrified to shut his eyes.


Kyle was worried. He had called home to check on his dad and there was no answer. As he used his key to open the front door he hesitated to enter. For the first time he was contemplating the idea that he might have been wrong about the prophecy and his father taking the shot. What if he has killed his dad? Kyle walked into the liviing room and found it empty so he ran upstairs and searched. His father was gone. As he came down and went in the kitchen he saw a note pinned to the fridge. It was address to him. He took it down to read.

"Kyle,
Son I'm sorry, but I needed some time alone to think.
I promise you I will return. Please do not look for me.

Love Dad"


Kyle was relieved he was alright but wished they could have talked more before he left. Kyle decided to respect his wishes. He owed him that much.


Diana heard a ping on her computer denoting email. She smiled when she notice it was from Tom.

"Diana,
Just letting you know I'll be away awhile.
I'm finally taking that long overdue vacation.
See you when I get back.
Tom"

Diana thought it a little strange but was happy for him. With everything he's been through he needed to relax.


Meghan entered her office and notice a email flashing on her computer. She opened it quickly when she saw Tom's name.

"Meghan,
I know this is sudden but I decided I needed some
time away to come to terms with everything that's happened.
So please put me on indefinite medical leave. When I get back
we need to talk.

Love Tom"

Meghan went to Tom and Diana office to inform Diana of the situation and found she already knew.

Diana: "Have you seen Tom recently?

Meghan: "Not since last week. It's been really busy around here. How about you?"

Diana: "About the same, but I would swear he wasn't planning to go anywhere."

Meghan: "We were planning to get together soon."

Diana: "That mean that whatever came up suddenly."

Diana picked up her phone and called Kyle.

Diana: "Kyle. Diana Skouris. Do you know where Tom went?"

Kyle: "No. He sad he needed some time alone."

Diana: "Did anything strange happen?"

Kyle: "What's is strange lately?"

Diana: "If he contacts you, tell him to call me? I'm concerned about him."

Kyle: "Yes, if you'll do the same."

Diana: "Will do. Bye Kyle."

Kyle: "Agent Skouris."


Diana hung up and look at Meghan. Just then Marco walked in the door.


Diana: "It seems Tom left everyone in the dark."

Marco: "I haven't seen Tom since..."

Diana: "Since what?"

Marco: "Oh nothing."

Diana: "Marco come give. I know you. What happened?"

Marco: "He told me not to tell anyone."

Diana: "This could be important. What did he want?"

Marco: "He wanted me to run a promicin test on some hair follicles a few weeks ago."

Diana: "Do you know whose?"

Marco looked down and answered, "He didn't say."

Diana: "But you know don't you?" Come on Marco whose were they?"

Marco: "They were Tom's"

Diana: "What? What were the results of the test?"

Marco: "It was positive. Tom's P-Positive."

Diana sat down, "Christ Tom, why didn't you tell me?"

Meghan: "Why would he keep it a secret? Everyone still alive at NTAC is P-Positive except you, Diana."

Diana: "We won't know that until we talk to Tom."





Kyle hung up the phone he turned to find Jordan Collier watching him.

Kyle: "Jordan. I didn't hear you come in."

Jordan: "Is everything alright with Tom?"

Kyle: "He was so shattered and confused when we spoke last night. Jordan in my entire life I have never seen my father like that. His spirit so broken."

Jordan: "Kyle your father went through what no one living has ever endured."

Kyle: "I was possessed when I shot you."

Jordan: "True but your experiences were very different. You were taken over for short periods of time to complete a goal and then released. Your father had his entire personally completely suppress for weeks. The only reason he's free and alive today is through the actions of his friends and Shawn."

Kyle: "I thought I understood how he feels but I don't have a clue not really. I really need to talk to my dad. I believe I owe him an apology. He looked to me for help and I was so blinded by my know-it-all superiority, I did what was best for me instead considering what he wanted and needed."

Jordan: "We all need to learn to check our egos at the door sometime. Dying taught me that. Do you need some time for you and your father to work things out?"

Kyle: "Maybe later. Dad gone away awhile. I don't know how long."

Jordan: "I hope everything turns out okay. You know I'm here if you need anything?"

Kyle: "I know. Thanks Jordan."




It was dark when Tom arrive at the cabin belonging to an old family friend. He had stop by the storage facility to pick up some old camping gear unused since Kyle was a kid. The place hadn't been used in 10 years, at least. Cleaning the place should keep him busy and his mind off his troubles for a while.




THREE WEEKS LATER

Tom, full from a large breakfast after his morning run, smiled ruefully at himself. He'd just experienced the most restful few weeks he's had since before Kyle's coma eight years ago. It was exactly what he needed. No 4400, Promise City, NTAC and best of all no strange dreams about the future and unknown destinies. After the horror and tragedy of the last few months he must have really been stressed to the point of a mental breakdown the way he was hallucinating. He plans to return home in a couple days. He has several apologies to make for his abrupt departure. Nobody does crazy like a Baldwin.


Kyle was working late at City Hall when his phone rang.

Kyle: "Hello?"

Tom: "Kyle can you met me at home tomorrow morning? We need to talk."

Kyle: "Dad? Are you okay? What happened? Where did you go?"

Tom: "Kyle! Tomorrow we'll talk and I'll tell you everything."

Kyle: "Okay Dad. 8:00?"

Tom: "Perfect, it will give me time to clean up and get settled. (jokingly)I know how you usually leave your room."

Kyle: (smiling)"Dad! Actually I've been kinda busy lately at City Hall and haven't been home much."

Tom: "Dictatorships are hard work."

Kyle: "Dad"

Tom: (interrupting)"Kyle I'm sorry. We will talk. See you tomorrow, goodbye Kyle."

Kyle: "Bye dad"

Kyle hung up and got down to work. No way was he going to be late meeting his dad.



As Kyle opened the door with his key he couldn't help the feeling of deja vous. He entered and found his dad on the couch exactly like 3 weeks ago. What wasn't the same was his dad. Kyle honestly couldn't remember his dad looking so relaxed.

Kyle: "Welcome home dad. You look fantastic. You should get away more often."

Tom: "Thanks Kyle, I feel great. Didn't know how much weight I carrying on my shoulders until it was gone."

Kyle sat down beside his dad waiting for him to speak first.

Tom held out the syringe and let it drop to the table.

Tom: "I'm not taking the shot."

Kyle: "Dad.."

Kyle stop when Tom put his hand up.

Tom: "Shh, let me finish. I'm not taking the shot because there's no need. I'm p-positive Kyle. I have been since P-Day. I just couldn't deal with that and everything else at the time. If I didn't mention it wasn't real. I was doing what I always do just bottling it up. The trouble is that eventually you'll reach your limit and some thing's got to give. After you gave me that syringe I knew it was time to tell you what happened and I was going to when you came back. That night I had what is called a psychotic break. I was hallucinating/dreaming, today I'm not sure what it was but I felt I had to get away before I completely lose my mind. Best decision I made in years. I really needed a large dose of normal to put things in prospective. I think I'm ready to help this city rebuild Seattle/Promise City or whatever people want to call it."

Kyle: "Dad I'm happy for you but sorry you caught the virus. You should have had a choice but we could use your help. There's so much to do. Jordan will love having your help. He has great respect for you dad."

Kyle wondered about the strange expression that flashed briefly on his father's face when he spoke but it was so quick he dismissed it. Tom started to tell Kyle about Isabelle infecting him but knowing how much Kyle had loved her let well enough alone.

Tom: "Where is Jordan? I need to speak to him about something, privately."

Kyle: "He should be at City Hall."

Jordan was in his office at his desk when there was a knock on his door.

Kyle: (sticking his head in)"Jordan do you have a minute? My dad needs to see you."

Jordan: "Come in. Kyle. Tom. What can I do for you?"

Kyle: "I'll leave you two alone. Later dad."

Tom waited until Kyle left the room before speaking.

Tom: "The list I gave you. Have you had time to check out the 7 Marked?"

Jordan: "I contacted some associates of mine and found out al 7 are dead. Apparently of natural causes."

Tom cussing slam his hand down on the desk.

Tom: "They got away! They knew they were compromised and changed hosts. Now we don't know who they are."

Jordan: "They'll make a move and we find them again."

Tom: "We almost didn't survive their last. (with deep emotion) Curtis Peck was the only reason we knew they existed in the first place and he's dead. I think they were planning something big. What I don't know."

Jordan: "I have guards posted that will report anything out of the ordinary."

Tom: "These people are sly parasites. It was weeks before my people realized I was possessed and I warned them when it was happening. They're very convincing."

Tom was about to go on but stop suddenly. He turn and ran from Jordan's office. He didn't know how he knew but he was sure Kyle was in danger.


Kyle had just entered his office when Cassie appeared.

Kyle: "Cassie, good news my father is back.."

Cassie: "That's why I'm here Kyle. Your father must not take the shot."

Kyle: "But the prophecy says."

Cassie: (yelling)"Forget what the prophecy says and do what I say. You must stop your father from taking the shot or all will be lost."

Kyle just look at Cassie and for the first time realize he'd been a gullible fool.

Kyle: "What are you Cassie? You're not my ability are you. I wanted to believe so bad that everything that's happened had a purpose I put my common sense on hold. I did things you told me to that I believe were wrong. I've been an arrogant, self-righteous fool. But no more. I have some apologies to make."

Cassie: (menacing)"Well, well Kyle Baldwin is finally awake. I afraid I can't let you undo all the work we have done."

Kyle: "What do you mean?"

Kyle heard a sound and was about to turn when a voice spoke behind him.

Tom: "Yes, I like to know the answer to that myself."

Kyle: (feeling relief)"Dad! You can see her?"

Tom: "Yes Kyle. Who or what is she?"

Kyle: "She said she was my ability."

Tom: "And you just believed her?"

Kyle: "No. She knew things. Things that happened and the prophecy."

Tom: "Kyle, two words. Time travelers."

Cassie tried to blink out and found she couldn't. She turned around and faced Tom.

Cassie: (accusingly)"You took the shot."

Tom: "No I didn't."

Cassie: "I'm unable to leave."

Tom: "You have some explaining to do starting with, who are you?"

Hey June!

I think this is very good so far! Please continue! I wanna know what happens next!

Happily waiting the next part,

~ZeusFluff~

Hey June,

I like the idea of Tom being infected by Izzy and not taking the shot. It's kinda parallel to Diana being injected by Kevin only now she can't be infected. I'd like to see where you'd take this idea. Go for it!

Hi guys, I guess you gluttons for punishment. I suck at dialog and if you like vivid descriptions of scenery, not happening. But I have a overly inflated imagination(hence my love for Scifi) that I hope will carry the story. I confess I dreamed some of this. I know I need therapy. Me and Tom both, but seriously. I hope it makes since

NEXT CHAPTER: Up top!

woah!

i think that is all i can say to sum up how awesomely cool this idea is.... do not have therapy June keep these ideas coming.... this is truly amazing!!!!!!!!

WOAH!

anyways gd work... keep it up

Hey guys next part up. From now on all additions will be added to the first post so you want have to scroll through a hundred post to find the parts.

Just updated my fic. Sorry about the delay was on the losing end of a disagreement with one of my cats and have the band-aids to prove it. Boy couldn't I use a Shawn Farrell, OUCH!

Hey Guys,
Another update. Converting mental ramblings to words is challeging!

Those who really don't like Cassie should enjoy this part. Now let me go dream up the next part.