Tile: Jess Who?, Chapter One
Author: Pinkca4569
Rating: T
Spoilers: Series 5, specific details of some episodes
Description: Jess gets amnesia, and is having trouble figuring things out.
Disclaimer: I don't own Primeval or the characters.
Author's Note: Recently there was a fic about Becker getting amnesia. I wrote one. I think, though, there hasn't been one with Jess as the amnesiac. I think that could be funny. Here it is...
Also: This fic stands alone from my other stories, and Jess/Becker are not a couple.
Jess Who?, Chapter One
"Jess!" screamed Becker.
He ran, but the creature got there first. Jess screamed. The creature jumped just as Becker fired. Jess stumbled backwards, falling, and smacking her head against the floor.
Becker ran, jumping over the creature, and knelt by her side.
"Jess!"
"She's unconscious," said Matt. "The medics are on their way."
As Jess lay in medical, Becker paced in the outside corridors.
Finally, Lester came out. "She's awake. You can go and see her, but there is something you should know. Jess has amnesia."
Becker grimaced. "No," he whispered. "God, no."
"She should recover fully."
"Should?" asked Abby, in concern.
"It's a tricky thing, apparently. Why don't you all go in, one at a time. Be gentle."
"Becker?"
He shook his head. "You go first Abby."
She nodded, and went in.
Matt put his hand on Becker's shoulder. "She'll be alright."
"It's my fault. I didn't get to her in time."
"You did," said Emily. "You shot the creature."
"Jess got hurt, Emily. She's supposed to be safe."
"Look, mate, there was nothing you could do," said Matt.
Abby came back out.
"It's true. She has no idea who I am."
Becker cursed.
"You should go in," she said to him.
Becker frowned. "I don't think I can. I...have stuff to do," he said, and quickly left.
"What is he doing?" asked Abby. "I know he's worried sick."
"You know Becker," said Connor. "He can't handle it when his soldier boy routine cracks."
"Jess is scared. She needs him."
"I'll go talk to Becker," said Matt.
"And I'll go cheer up Jess."
"She doesn't know who you are," said Abby.
"Doesn't matter. I'm charming," he said with a smile, and disappeared inside the medical section.
Matt finally convinced Becker to go see Jess, when he did, he walked into Jess and Connor sitting side by side on her bed, laughing hysterically.
"Hi, Mate," said Connor happily. "Jess, this is Becker."
"Hi," she said.
"Um...hi."
She frowned. "I know you too?"
"Yeah. I'm Captain Becker."
"No first name?"
"No," he said.
Becker couldn't look her in the eyes. He felt guilty, plus he was overwhelmed with worry. He couldn't let her see how worried he was.
Jess looked at him. Something about this captain was odd. He was uncomfortable with her, obviously. Why couldn't he look at her?
Connor saw that this was not going well. "She's doing really well."
"Except she can't remember anything," snapped Becker.
"Well, yeah, except for that," said Connor.
"So, how do I know you?"
"I'm head of security."
"Oh. So where were you when I got hurt?"
Jess asked because she was a blank slate, and she hungered for information. She wasn't being mean or judgmental, but for Becker, that was all he heard.
"I was there! I shot the creature!" he cried defensively.
Jess was alarmed at the anger in his voice. It scared her, which made her angry. "Then why did I get hurt?"
Connor intervened. He saw the look on Becker's face, and knew how upset he was, even if Jess misunderstood.
"Everyone calm down. Jess is just confused, mate. She didn't mean anything. Jess, he saved your life."
"Forget it, Connor," said Becker, leaving.
"Mate, come back!" cried Connor.
"I don't like him," said Jess.
"He's upset."
"Why? He remembers who he is, doesn't he?" asked Jess.
Connor smiled. "Good point. Don't take it personally, Jess. Becker gets...intense."
Jess frowned.
Lester walked in.
"Who are you, again?" asked Jess, tired, confused, sore, and grumpy.
"I, Miss Parker, am your boss."
"Right," she said. She sighed, small tears falling. "I don't remember you."
Connor put his arms around her, and she leaned in to the embrace.
"Sh," he said. "Everything's going to be alright."
Becker had peaked inside, and jealously saw Connor doing what he wanted to do, but couldn't. He gave up, and walked away, again.
"Don't worry, Jess," said Lester kindly. "It won't last. The doctors assure me that nothing is seriously wrong, and your memory should return. If it doesn't I'll fire them."
"Um, thank you?"
"Not at all," he said. "I'll send Abby back in."
"Who?"
"The blond girl," said Lester.
"She's your best mate. She lives with us," said Connor.
"Us?"
"Yeah, we're your roommates," he said.
Jess smiled, and wiped her tears. "Oh, good."
Connor smiled. "The docs say we can take you home but you shouldn't be alone."
"No, in fact, Miss Parker, until your memory comes back, you should stay in medical during the day. That way you can read some of the files, not the top secret ones, obviously, and your co-workers can take you around the ARC to jog your memory."
"And we'll take you home at night," said Connor.
"OK."
"Excellent," said Lester. "Get back to normal soon," he said, shaking his head. "Life in the ARC, always nice and dull."
Abby and Connor took Jess home.
"Wow! We live here?"
"It's your place. You invited us in," said Abby.
"Really? Why?"
Connor smiled. "You like me," he said.
Abby rolled her eyes. "I'll make some tea," she said, moving to the kitchen.
Jess blushed as Connor smiled at her.. "I do like you, " she said.
He smiled. "Naturally, I keep telling everyone, I have charm."
She laughed.
"OK, Jess, your room is over here," said Abby, taking her hand. "Now, take it easy, and don't worry if you don't recognize anything."
"OK," said Jess, and she walked into her room.
"Recognize anything?" asked Connor. Abby elbowed him.
Jess looked around. "I'm sorry. I don't." She sighed, and flopped down on the bed. "What if I never remember?"
"You will," said Abby. "Take your time. I'll go get dinner ready."
"It's alright," said Connor, sitting next to her on the bed. He put his arm around her.
"Thank you," she said. "You've been so kind. I'm so glad you're here."
He smiled.
Abby popped back in. "I had an idea. I know what she needs to see," she said, smiling. She walked over to Jess' closet.
Connor smiled. "Brilliant, Abby. Come on Jess," he said, pulling her up. "Jess Parker, it's time to meet your clothes."
Abby laughed, dramatically opening Jess' closet. "Your fashions, he means."
"Ooh, I have good taste," she said, peering inside. "All these are mine? I must be happy. I'm so colorful."
Abby laughed. Jess pulled a couple outfits out, but then she frowned.
"Am I a hooker?"
"Excuse me?" asked Abby, as Connor's eyes twitched and he stared in surprise.
"The skirts...they're so short."
Connor laughed. Abby grinned. "You're not a hooker," she said.
"That's a relief," said Jess.
"If you were they'd be black, and leather, with chains and lots of zippers."
"Connor! You aren't helping!" screamed Abby.
"Why are they all so short?" Jess asked, then she whispered, "Am I promiscuous?"
"No, not at all," said Connor. "You're fun, and sweet, maybe a little on the innocent side."
Jess eyed a short blue skirt. "Innocent?"
Connor, again trying to be helpful, said, "You know you have great legs."
Jess blushed. "Thank you," she said, grinning at Connor. She kept grinning.
Abby frowned. "Connor, leave us girls alone for a bit, would you?"
"Sure Abby," said Connor, oblivious to Jess' smiles.
After Connor left, Jess said, "He's cute."
"Yes, he is." Abby said uneasily, "He's...taken. Jess, you have no memory, so you should be careful. You might get some wrong impressions."
"Like what?"
"Like Connor is more to you than a friend."
Jess sighed. "Are you sure? I thought I felt something."
"No, you didn't. You're very good friends. All three of us are. Connor is more like a brother to you."
"Oh. Who he is taken by?"
Abby sighed. This could get sticky. "Connor and I have known each other a long time. We were a couple before you met either of us."
"You and Connor?"
"Yeah," said Abby, seeing Jess' discomfort. "You're happy for us, really."
"Right," said Jess, skeptically.
End of Chapter One