4 weeks later
*Aurora*
"And the turn left.. it is very important..". Enrique explains to Tom, pointing at a map.

I watch Tom, so happy to see him smiling and looking healthy and happy. I managed to talk him into getting some very intense therapy and he has also been under hypnosis and done some breathwork, working through his experiences in Cuba.

The first week was hard, he was raw, stressed and scared of facing his emotions, but now I have my wonderful husband back, so it was all worth it.

"So the waterfalls should be here ?" Tom asks, pointing to the map, drawing a circle when Enrique confirms.

We are in Panama and going for a hike in a national park near the Colombian border. Chris is back on the yacht and Enrique was supposed to be our guide, but he started feeling sick on the drive here. Tom and Zac are sure we can handle it alone with the map and gps.

"I have heard the waterfalls are stunning". Luna says, mostly to Zac I assume, as they are standing close together.

Zac pulls her a little closer. "I am sure it is, but not as stunning as you my love".

"Zac ! Behave". Luna says, but I can hear the smile in her voice. Those two have been joined at the hips since Cuba.. Well they kinda were before too, but.. now it is clearly different.

"You like me misbehaving". He mumbles, grabbing her hands and holding them behind her own back as he leans down to kiss her.

I clear my throat. "Zac, behave".

"Aye Aye miss captain". He grins. "I always am.. except when I am not".

"And mostly you are not, you scoundrel". I grin.

Luna smiles at me, then snuggles into Zac. "At least he is my scoundrel".

"That I am, forever and always, cause I am gonna steal your heart". He mumbles.

"Not needed, I am happily handing it to you". She says back softly, making me want to go aww.. they really are cute.

He leans down, hiding his face in the crook of her neck, but I still catch his words. "Is it wearing hot lingerie ?"

"Zac !" We both groan at the same time.

Tom comes over, sliding his arm around my waist. "What is the big dum-dum doing now ?"

"You do not even want to know". I say, leaning on my husband's shoulder.

"I think you are very much right". He chuckles. "Ready to go ladies ?"

Zac looks up. "Hey, what about me ?"

"You were included in ladies, of course". Tom grins.

Zac looks at me. "Can I please feed your husband to a very large snake darling ?"

"Nope sorry.. I need him". I grin and wrap my arm around Tom.

Zac pouts and looks at Luna. "I can never do anything fun".

"My poor baby". She pads him on the cheek. "Come on, let's go explore".

"I am happy you wont have me eaten". Tom says, taking my hand and weaving our fingers together.

I smile sweetly at him. "I don't need another anaconda".

"Another..". He looks confused for a moment, then his face flushes. "Oh.. you cheeky woman".

"I learned from the best". I wink at him. "Zac".

Tom just grins and pulls me along with him.

  *Zac*
"Shouldn't we be at the waterfall by now ?" Luna says, sounding slightly nervous as she looks around.

Tom stops and looks at the map. "They are not on the map, but Enrique told us to turn left at the cross road by the small pond.. so we should be there soon".

"No worries". I tell her. "Tom has it under control".

"Yeah..". He sounds slightly doubtful. "We have followed instructions.. I think.. no I know".

Aurora turns. "Tom has it under control".

I squeeze Luna's hand as she still looks worried. "I am sure we will be there around the next corner".

"Yeah.. you are right.. no need to worry". She says, smiling at me, but the smile does not fully reach her eyes.

We walk on and I watch Luna, I can't believe the change since I was shot. She no longer fights the connection between us.. she no longer just gives me the physical intimacy, but also emotional.

Suddenly the forest seems to melt away. But we still continue for a bit, before Aurora mumbles. "I think this is a field".

"It looks like a field". Tom says doubtful. "Enrique did not mention a field.. where can we have gone wrong ?"

"Guys.. this is no ordinary field". Luna says, taking a few hesitant steps backwards.

I look at her. "What do you mean ?"

"Do you know what kinda field this is ?" She says, looking like she is considering if she should yell, run and be the first to follow the suggestion.

"Clearly we don't". Aurora says, a nervous edge to her voice.

Luna stares at her. "This is a coca field.. as in cocaine.. as in: we should not be here".

"You are right". Tom say. "Let's get back to the trail".

We all turn, walking at a fast pace towards the trees.. I can feel my heartbeat in my throat, or it feels like that.

But just as we are about to reach the safety of the forest a jeep cuts us off, and two small machine guns are pointed at us, a man barking a heavy accepted spanish.. I think what he says is: "What are you doing here ?"

Luna quickly steps forward answering him in rapid spanish, making me feel rather proud and impressed, both because she clearly speaks spanish very well, but also because she keeps her head cold.

The man starts barking again and waving the gun in motions towards the jeep. Luna breathes in. "Hmm guys, he wants us to get in the jeep".

"Do we have a chance if we run ?" Tom asks in a low tone, keeping his face neutral.

"Oh no". I huff. "I am not getting shot again".

Aurora looks worried. "I think we better comply.. there is no way we will all make it to safety if they start shooting".

"I agree, the best we can do is go with them and talk to the general". Luna says, nodding.

"The general ?" Tom asks, his face suddenly pale.

Luna quickly shakes her head, clearly knowing what he is thinking. "Not that general.. a totally different man Tom.. they just kinda like that title here".

"Breathe love.. it will be okay.. no one is going to hurt you". Aurora says softly, taking his hand.

When the men wave their weapons again, we all climb up in the back of the jeep. I pull Luna into my arms, and Tom and Aurora are snuggling up close together.

I curse to myself as we drive off, wondering if this is when I die. Not that it would be fair.. but when is life fair.

"Let me do the talking.. okay ?" Luna says softly, looking first at me, then Tom and Aurora.

I pull her a little closer. "Darling I can't just let you take all the risk.. I need to.. protect you .. even if it has me shot".

"Zac !" She looks quite sternly at me. "I swear I will kick your ass if you have yourself shot again". She gives me a small smile. "Trust me, I know how to handle situations like this, let me handle it".

"Why does it scare me that you know how to handle this ?" I mumble.

She grins, despite the stress of the situation. "Because you love me and it scares you to think about how I know".

"Exactly". I say, just as the jeep stops. "Okay, I'll let you handle it".