Angel, Marc and Cordy arrived at the hospital. Cordy had insisted on coming along cause she thought she might have a vision that could help them if she was there with the girl. They walked the long dark hallways and into Jessicas room. Her parents indeed had reluctantly gone home. They had wanted to stay but the doter had told them she would be fine and they’d better go home and get some sleep because them being here 24/7 would be of little use. Marc walked over to the bed and stroked Jessicas hair. He loved her he really did and seeing her like this was just… awful. Cordy smiled at this and glanced over at Angel. She walked over to the young boy and put a hand on his shoulder “you gonna be alright?” she asked smiling at him. He turned his head slightly and smiled back “yeah fine…” he said softly looking back at the helples girl. Angel looked at the girl aswell smelling blood. This girl was hurt, he thought as he walked to the bed. He pulled the sheets back a little and but it didn’t reveal much. He frowned “there is nothing to see here” he said then looking at the boy “you know anyone who would have wanted to hurt her?” he asked. Marc looked at the man and shook his head “no everybody loved her” he replied “she was always the one everyone turned to for help” he added. Angel looked her over and thought it was about time then someone tried to help her. And he would… he just didn’t know how yet but he would “maybe we should just wait till she wakes up and ask what she remembers” Angel said knowing there was nothing more they could do for now. The others nodded and they returned to the hotel again where Wesley was doing research. He looked up as they walked in “hello” he greeted and they all greeted back. Angel looked at all the book the ex-watcher had spread out “anything?” he asked. Wesley shook his head “not really know. I would say it would be ghosts” he started “you sure you didn’t feel anything as well?” he asked looking at Marc who shook his head in reply “no nothing, she was just pulled away from me” he answered “so now we just wait?” he asked hating that thought… there had to be something they could do for her. Cordy put her hand on the boys shoulder again “don’t worry” she said “whatever it is we’ll find it” she promised and Marc smiled at her “thank you” he said softly and she smiled.
Cut to Jessicas parents arriving back home earlier that night “thank god” Hannah sighed as she hung up her coat. John followed “yeah” he replied hanging up his coat as well as he went into the kitchen to get them something to drink ‘I wish I knew what happened” Hannah sighed as her husband walked in with the drinks “me too sweety me too” he said kissing her forehead softly “we’ll find out soon, you heard the doctor she’ll be fine” he said handing her the glass. She smiled weekly “I know… but those injuries… I just… what isn’t she telling us?” she wondered and John put his arm around her.
A few days later and the doctor had decided it was safe enough to ‘wake up’ Jessica. Her parents were waiting outside in the hallway and when she’s finished she came out of the room and smiled at them “you can go see her now she should be around soon” she said and her parents smiled back and walked into the room. They sat down and waited for their daughter to wake up her mother holding her hand, her father stroking her hair. Jessica moaned and opened her eyes ever so slowly. Her parents eyes brightened “Jessica?” Hannahs voice came softly as she wiped away some tears “oh Jessica”. Jessica tried to speak… to squeeze her mothers hand but it was of no use… she felt so weak although slowly her strength returned to her. John was lost for words and just kissed his daughters head. Jessiaca managed a smile “hey…” she said barely above a whisper. Her parents just smiled “shh don’t speak” he father said not wanting her to strain herself to much.
At night, Marc had sneaked into the hospital again and entered his girlfriends room. He sat beside her stroking her hair as he had done the last few days and told her the news of the day. Then when she stirred and slowly opened her eyes he couldn’t believe it. “Jes?” he asked hopeful and she turned to him slightly “Marc?” she whispered. She had missed him and wondered where he was “what are you doing?” she asked. He smiled “what? Can’t a boyfriend go visit his girlfriend in the hospital anymore?” he joked then continued “you’re parents are always here during the day and they don’t really like me that much… as in… they hate my guts” Jessica frowned “nonsense why would they?” she asked. He sighed “because they think I beat you… they found lots of old injuries” he explained looking at her. .........Now and forever. until time is through. I can't believe it. I don't know were to start no baby. So many questions, deep inside my heart........... She avoided his gaze and closed her eyes I’ll talk to them” she assured him. He gave her a look “Jessica what the hell happened? No one was there I saw it. Please just tell me… maybe I can help”
.......Give me a moment before you go, there's something you ought to know baby now and forever. Until the time is thought I'll be standing here waiting and never give up my faith in you. trying to make it clear
without your love I'd be half a man maybe one day you'll understand now and forever until the time is thought I'll be waiting...........he pleaded hoping he would get something out of her this time. She just stared ahead. She remembered what happened “I… I can’t…” she started but he cut her of with a wave of his hand “no Jes, you can and you’re gonna… come one if you want us to work you’re gonna have to trust me” he said and waited for her to tell him. She looked at him and knew he was right… but this was just soo hard…. …….Now can I tell you, so that you can see love has a meaning when your are here with me there is no one to comfort me here in my cold reality I'm searching for words what can I say to make you feel baby now until time is through, I'll be here…..
She sighed “you wouldn’t believe me” but Marc would have none of it “try me” he said looking her in the eyes. She looked away wanting to tell him “well… I… “ she started and he put a reassuring hand on her shoulder. She gave him a weak smile and continued “I see dead people…” she said looking up at him. Marc at first didn’t know what to say “dead people…?” he said as he stroked her hair and she nodded “how… when, where?” he asked looking at her and she sighed “don’t know, anytime, anywhere” she answered. He frowned “even… now?” he asked and she looked around and nodded again “always screaming…” her voice came again shaky and he caressed her face “you poor thing” he said softly and she smiled meekly, at least he believed her…. “just… don’t tell anyone” she pleaded and he shook his head “I wont… but maybe you should tell your parents… they have a right to know and uh… right now they think I’ve been abusing you” he said looking down. She now stroked his cheek “I… don’t know… I’ll talk to them” she promised “they’ll come around” she assured him and closed her eyes for a moment. All this talking had worn her out. He stroked the top of her head “you rest now” he whispered and kissed her forehead and so she did with a smile. The screams momentarily forgotten. Marc looked down at her with a soft smile wishing there was more he could do… ‘dead people’ he thought as he glanced around him imagining how scary and annoying that must be.
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