Mike could sense the agitation coming from her. He sighed, somewhat ashamed to think that he'd been mad at her when he came into the room.

Reaching out, he put his hand over hers, both to get her attention and to help reassure you. When he'd caught her eyes, he continued. "I don't know about any of that, sadly, but let me tell you what I do know. We have acquiring the stone and getting out of there covered... I really don't think we need to worry about that. We'll find Whitmore's base, and we'll get Orion back. Again... we'll do it, because failing isn't an option. So we won't fail." To Mike, it was always as simple as that... failing wasn't acceptable, so it wouldn't be allowed.

"We'll worry about the stone for now. If he brings Orion... I know the mind better than he does, and there are some things that are stronger than any mind control you can come up with. One of them is love. If he *doesn't* bring Orion, then once this is over, we focus on finding him. I promise."

"This will all work out, just have faith in that."

"Believe me I do. It's the only thing that keeps me going...well, that and the baby...having a family."
*Tricity had to stop herself from the thoughts because tears began to swell in her eyes, one gracing her cheek as it fell from her face. She took her napkin and quickly dabbed her eyes.*
"Sorry...Let's just finish eating."

"If you need to let it out... just let it out. God knows you have cause," Mike thought to her gently, squeezing her hand before returning to his food. His eyes glowed pale blue as tears slowly began to form in them as well.

*Tric smiled at Cass and ate some of her salad.*
"I'm alright..."
*She reassured him and they finished dinner without much hassle from the children.*

Mike smiled and nodded. He ate quickly, then excused himself to go get ready for the coming... festivities.