Archer released Sun after a few moments, feeling better for having the comfort of another. Her grateful smile warmed him and helped him fight off the crippling doubt threatening only moments before to drive him to his knees.

He watched her go, back in control of himself. He knew he didn't have time to fall into the black pit of despair. Archer had a job to do, crew to protect, a ship to fly and people to rescue. The overwhelming pressure of such a tall order was exactly what ...