Disclaimer: I own nothing except Sarah and Nick, and DC people - please don't sue me. I'm making zilch moola.

A/N: Well, welcome to What Happens In Oklahoma Part II - The Parent Trap. Now this isn't purely my work, though it's my name at the top. At least forty percent of the credit has to go to Angel Queen, who is an absolute genius. This fic, its sequel, Mercy and Mortal Gods could not exist with out her. She's co-written this fic with me, so if there are slight variations in writing styles et cetera, that's why.

This prologue is the work of Angel Queen, and sets the scene perfectly.

Enjoy!

Prologue

"Are you saying you can't do it?"

"I'm not saying I can't do it. I'm saying you can't afford me."

"You'd be surprised at what we can afford. You're close to the family. You can get in, get the samples and get out again."

"Does it matter how I acquire the samples?"

"No. You have free rein, though the less violence you have to use the better."

"I see."

"Do we have an agreement?"

"Hardly. You've not told me your offer yet."

"Five million as a start; ten if they're viable, and your record expunged. Permanently. "

"…permanently?"

"Permanently."

"Done."

"Excellent. You know where to deliver the samples to."

"What do you need them for?"

"Why do you want to know?"

"Curiosity."

"Curiosity killed the cat. You don't need to know why; I don't need to know how. Do we understand one another?"

"I think so."

"Good. Off you go."

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A/N: Just to whet your appetites. Review please!