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The sounds of consistent beeps from a heart monitor and the quiet hiss of air being pumped could be heard in the hospital room where Ace laid unconscious, a bloody gauze was tightly wrapped around her stomach. She had came out from the operation room, a few hours prior, due to the treatment of a gun shot wound to the stomach region and a few other minor injuries. She was lucky. For if she had been found any later than she was; she probably wouldn't have been alive now. When she was first found, she had already lost a lot of blood and was barely conscious. Even with the modern technology and medicine available; the doctors were unsure of her chances for survival.

Jack was sitting at her bedside and was holding Ace's hand tightly. It had been 15 years since he had last seen her, and he certainly didn't expect meeting her again under such circumstances. Unfortunately, nothing could be done at this point; there was no information on how or why Ace ended up in her condition. All Jack could do now was wait for Ace to wake up and for her to tell him what happened.

Jack had a solemn look on his face as he eyed Ace, hoping for signs of her waking up. A few hours had passed since the Ace's surgery and the the doctors had repeatedly assured Jack that they'd keep constant surveillance on Ace and let a Jack know of any kind change in her condition. Jack sighed before finally standing up. He made his way to the nearest telephone and paused. 

"After 15 years and this is the first time I give them news on Ace...." Jack murmured. He then chuckled a bit before continuing. "They're all going to be so pissed."

Jack picked up the phone and dialed the number for the CIR HQ. The phone wrong a few times before a young woman finally answered.

"Hello. This is Anne, Commander Harland's intern."

"Ah, hi. May I speak with the Commander? It's on personal business."

"Personal business? I'm sorry but Commander Harland is currently busy. Would you like to schedule an appointment?"

"Appointment? No... No... Can I just talk to him real quick? It's concerning a friend of his."

"A friend? Excuse me but may I ask who's calling?"

"My name is Jack Clarke."

"Jack Clarke? Hmmmm.... No I'm not finding a Jack Clarke on file... Are you sure that you have the right number?"