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Anna threw the rag across the room, not even watching it catch fire. Damn. While she knew there was no hidding from Jake forever, as if she would want to, she had hoped for a little while longer. Just enough to get Travis better. And...

She bit her lip, wondering if she should. Picking up her com, she stared out the window for a long time before starting to type.

Craig,

I want to ask you for a favor. It's a big one, so I want you to really think about it first. If you can't do it, than I understand. I do. I won't be hurt, so please don't let that factor into your decision.

I want you and Travis to talk. About Jake, and what he's done to you. Jake went after you more than the rest of us and he's always gone after Trav more than Mark. I think both of you need this, need to talk to someone who knows better what he can do.

If you don't want to, I. Will. Understand. And I wouldn't ask normally. But your gossip column mentioned me. And if Jake didn't know I was here before, he has to know now. Which means he'll be keeping an eye out for my boys.

I know what just the thought of Jake being around does to both of you. I think the two of you need each other for support. As my Commander would say, no use talking to someone about the war unless they were there too. You and Trav went thru the war, and you need someone to talk to.

Let me know either way. And like I said, I will not be hurt if you decide not to.

Love you always
Anna

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[palace-craig.livejournal.com]

Anna,

You want Travis and I to talk? About *him*? I.....I've never told anyone about everything he did to me. I've told David most of it, but...there are still a few things that I.....I just don't know if I can. If Travis needs someone to talk to though, I can be there for that.

I...oh,hell, that wouldn't be fair, would it? I can't ask him to tell me anything, if I don't let him know that I can feel his pain like no one else in the world can.

Gods, Anna. I'll try. You know it won't be easy, but I'll give it my best shot. But I need David with me when I do it. Travis can come alone or bring Brad, but there's no way I can do this without David's support. And I'm not saying I'll tell them everything that happened. I'll share what I can, but.....there are some things that I don't think I'll ever be able to say out loud.

I know you worry about us both. Maybe this will help - you're right, I tend to lose all rational thought when *that* name is mentioned. I'll try - for you, for Travis, and maybe, just maybe, it'll help me deal with it too.

Please be careful, little sister. *He* may be even further gone than we ever suspected. Just know that I will *never* let him hurt anyone I love. I've only seen him once - at our party (can you BELIEVE he had the balls to come to that??), and yes, I admit it, I panicked. If he stays away from me and David and you and your boys, fine. If not, then I will find a way to make him pay, no matter what I have to do. I can't let the same thing that happened to Tristian happen to my David. I just can't. I will die before I let that happen.

Let me know when Trav wants to do this.

I love you,
Craig

[palace-craig.livejournal.com]

Anna,

I've been thinking about this alot. Before I do this, I need to talk to David again. There are some things he deserves to know. He knows part of the Jake story, but not all of it. And, before you ask, I can't tell you either. I just can't. No one knows, and.....it's only fair. David and I had a sort of "break-through" a few nights ago, and, there's just no way I can do this without his support. And he's going to be upset, I think, when I tell him. It may be too much for Travis, and for Brad. So, give me a day or so to talk with David, then I'll be ready to help Travis as much as I can.

Love you Sis,
Craig