After the call disconnected, Ash sat lost in thought, chin resting on knuckles. Leah gave her a few moments before she walked in. “How is she?”
“Kris?” Ash swung her chair about to face Leah. “She's fine. Jason did his paladin thing, laid on his hands and accepted her wounds unto himself.”
“So what was it?”
“Cheapshot.”
Leah looked down at the floor. “Which leads directly back to Ste...Bauer.”
Ash nodded. “That's Jason's train of thought. Only thing is, Kris wasn't supposed to be there with him. Theresa was.” Leah shook her head. “You okay?”
“I'm just thinking of all the damage that this...rivalry, I guess, between Jason and Bauer is wracking up. Jessica, the attempt on Kate, the research facility and all those people.” A click of her nails sent sparks flying. “Marlene,” she added quietly. She popped her head up to look at Ash. “How is he?”
“From the sounds of it, fraying around the edges,” Ash told her. “I told Kris about you wanting to go out. She said she'd ask him next time he wakes up.” Ash cocked her head to the side and raised an eyebrow. “Are you sure you want to go out there?” Leah bit her lower lip. Her lips tightened in a line before she nodded her head. “Alright. Mentor, release all files locked under 'Jason is batshit'. My authorization and prepare the presentation for Leah.” Ash slowly got to her feet. “It runs for just under three hours, Leah. When you get hungry...”
“Call for food?” Leah teased.
“Actually, I was going to tell you that you know where the kitchen is.”