Flynn listened to her story. He knew the feeling of being alone. He'd always been alone. Little miss Duff aside, he never had anyone. He was alone as a child and alone as an adult. The marines helped a little bit, but no one ever really stayed. All the different tours and assignments meant he was going new places all the time. He loved it, but once he came back, there was no one. Maybe that's why he became a bounty hunter after the marines. So he could keep traveling. So he'd have a reason to be alone. He really really hated self-realizations. And being stuck here, he had nothing else to do, but think.

As Alyson finished her story she put her head between the bars and shed a few tears. At the point it was over for him. He had always considered himself a strong man. He could handle any situation. He had an answer and a way out of everything. Except when it came to caring about someone. Since he had been alone for so long, he never really cared for anyone. Sure he liked some people, not many, but some. Yet, he never truly cared about them. never understood their pains or their happiness. Now, here he was, listening to this woman spill her guts to him. She had made the best out of what life had handed her and all she wanted was to feel safe and loved.

There were all sorts of conflicting ideas and emotions that swam in his head. Some new feeling drove him now. It was not anger, or fear, but of compassion. Something he had not felt in quite a long time. He slowly scooted over to where Alyson's head rested on the bars and slowly brought his hand to her face. She flinched a little, but didn't pull back. He took his palm and put in on her cheek. He felt a warmth flow down his arm and into his chest as he took his thumb and wiped away a small tear. His chest felt heavy and light all at the same time as he looked into her eyes. "I, I can't believe I'm saying this." Flynn started, feeling a little disjointed."Whatever happens. I'm dropping the bounty." His mind was furious at this idea, but it felt right to him. It made him feel a little at peace.