Bette took Tina’s hand leading her out the room.

“What is going on?” Tina asked Bette
“Carmen blames herself; I think she thought Jess was going to die”
“Well she isn’t and the only person Jess is interested in seeing right now is her, she’s the first person Jess asked about” Tina stated
“Tina what the hell do you want me to do wave a magic wand…I cant force her to come here!” Bette snapped “Look I’m sorry I’m just tired and I’m sorry” Bette apologised “I didn’t mean to snap”
“I know” Tina pulled Bette into a hug “You need to sleep”
“So do you” Bette sighed
“I’m okay for now” Tina stated “I had a few hours on the chair”
“What’s going on?” Carmen asked
“Nothing…nothing she’s fine she just got annoyed and asked for some her time” Bette said “She wanted you and I didn’t have you”
“You’re the only person she wants right now” Tina said softly
“OK” Carmen said walking towards Jess’s room

She quietly opened the door and then closed it behind her. She stood at the door without moving.

Jess looked at her and Carmen caught Jess’s eyes for the first time since the accident. She swallowed and closed her eyes before letting the tears fall.

“Please don’t cry babe, I can’t get to you from here” Jess pleaded
“I’m sorry I wasn’t here when you woke up, I got a little freaked out and angry you pushed me out the way” Carmen explained
“It’s okay you’re here now” Jess stated “Come lie with me”
“What if I hurt you?”
“You will hurt me if you don’t” Jess smirked “I just want to feel you close to me”
Carmen lay next to jess and cuddled in beside her. Jess gently kissed Carmen’s head.
Dr Torres knocked on the door
“Hey trouble I heard you were awake”
“Yeah, this is my girlfriend Carmen”
“Nice to meet you eventually”
“Nice to meet you too” Carmen smiled getting off the bed
“Just some checks then I’ll leave you too it” Dr Torres said picking up the chart
“When can I go home?” Jess asked
“Jess you just woke up let’s be sensible, you’ve had two major surgery’s in the past week”
“I’m well aware of that, but it’s Christmas in 7 days and I am no way near organised” Jess explained
“Your vitals are good, I want another blood sample and then we can discuss possibly getting out in a few days”
“No that’s not going to work for me”
“It’s not about you” Dr Torres smiled “Your health comes before your wants”
“Can Carmen at least stay with me?”
“I don’t see why not” Dr Torres smiled “I’ll organise a bed”
“Mines is fine thanks, plenty of space I just need her close to me if that’s okay” Jess said before Carmen could respond
“Well if you’re sure”
“Can I possibly see a newspaper too?”
“Absolutely not I’m under strict orders not to let you”
“By who?”
“Your parents”
“Oh for crying out loud” Jess rolled her eyes