Tom didn't answer Sloan's captor right away. He knew that a quick answer
was just what Lewis's clone was waiting for.
"Cat has your tongue I see?"Lewis's 'brother' asked with a smile as he
turned to face the younger man,"Very well, I'll have them up her dosage
since I can see you no longer care for Dr. Parker."
The black haired nurse barely stepped into the room before Tom whirled
to face Lewis's clone.
"What guarantee do I have that you'll release her?"Tom asked forcing
himself not to look at Sloan's still form.

Colin smiled as he folded his arms across his chest,"You have my word,
is that not good enough?"When Tom's eyes narrowed in response Colin
continued,"Very well. If you agree to my conditions the good Doctor is
yours to do with as you please. I will allow you access to whatever you
need."
Tom sighed inwardly he knew this offer was too good to be true. But for
Sloan's sake and for their child's he had to take the risk. If he could
just get her back to Tate they might all have a chance at getting out of
this mess alive.

"What are your conditions?"Tom asked reluctantly as he moved away from
Sloan's hospital bed.
Colin smiled as he patted Tom on the back,"All in good time,my friend.
You take care of the good doctor and then we'll talk."

Before Lewis could reply Ed moved to stand between the two men.
Walter forced himself not to glare at the younger man. Ed didn't know
that he was planning on playing both ends against the middle.
"Please step aside,Ed."Walter replied calmly,"You're not helping the
situation."
Ed's eyes narrowed dangerously,"*I'm* not helping the situation?!"He
repeated increadously as he gestured behind to Lewis,"You're the one
about to make a deal with the devil. There is no way possible that we
can even consider trusting him!"
"If you have a better plan,Ed,I'm all for it."Attwood replied.

"You might be more of a liability to your friend than an assest."Lewis
interjected.
Ed whirled to face the older man,"What the hell does that mean?!"He
demanded fighting to keep a reign on his emotions. Getting killed by
Lewis would definitely not help Sloan.
"There's a bounty on your head,"Lewis replied as he moved away from the
desk,"Or were you not aware of that?"
Ed took a step toward him fist clenched,"You wouldn't happen to have had
anything to do with that would you?"

"Enough!"Walter shouted gaining everyone's attention. Turning he
dismissed the three security guards standing in the doorway.
Once they were gone Attwood turned his attention back to Ed,"If you
value Sloan's life as much as you claim you will do one of two things.
Ethier you remain in this room and let Mr. Lewis have his say and go
along with whatever I decide. Or you leave now and do things on your own
that could interfere with Mr. Lewis's help which would jeopardize
Sloan's life."
Ed opened his mouth to reply but quickly clamped it shut. With a
resigned glare in Lewis's direction Ed retreated to the far wall.

Satisfied that the situation was under the control for the moment Walter
glanced at Lewis,"Ed did bring up a valid point,Mr. Lewis. Why should we
trust you? Especially now."
Lewis nodded,"I admit my timing is unfortunate but it couldn't be
helped. Situations have changed that prompted me to make this offer.
This is a one time only offer Dr. Attwood....do you wish my help in
finding Dr. Parker or not?"
With an affirmative nod Attwood replied,"What is your plan?"