Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Last Stand

It's Beckett who breaks our melancholy. "We can't worry about time travel or Solo's plans right now." He climbs to his feet, offers me a hand in rising. "We need to find a safe place first, then figure this out."

I step back from him, knowing I have to finally do what I've only attempted before. "Not this time."

Beckett's scowl is immediate. "We're not having this argument again," he says.

"Yes, we are." I gesture for Duet to come to me and she does, though she looks longingly at Poppy. The dog sticks to me, and I know I'll never convince him to stay behind. "You all have to run. Get away from here. Let Duet and I handle our sister." I stroke the dog's head as he looks up at me. "All of you."

"Yes, go." Duet turns away from them. "Can't help now. Go."