And if I told you that my road in life was nearly broken would you even care? – Perfect Picture, Lilyjets.
Prologue.
~.x.~
The sun was beginning to dip below the horizon and a warm glow bathed Eli James' office. The young doctor looked up from his notes of his recent session and swivelled on his chair to face the window. He closed his eyes and leaned back, sucking in a breath of air.
He remembered her touch. For a second he was sure he felt her fingers run through his hair again. He was positive he could feel her lips on his. Casey.
Eli opened his eyes and sighed. It was the past now. No use dwelling on the past.
'What's done is done' he said. Trying to convince himself, and failing.
He turned back to his notes. He couldn't concentrate now. He shut his notebook with a snap. Eli put his head in his hands and tried to ignore the headache niggling at the back of his head.
Making up his mind to get some aspirin on his way home, Eli grabbed his stuff and headed out the door, locking it shut behind him. He dialed a number and waited for Melinda to pick up.
~.x.~
Melinda tucked the covers in around her small son, Aiden. She smiled softly and brushed his cheek with a finger, marveling again at the softness of his skin.
'Mel?'
Melinda looked up and smiled at Jim. He was holding the phone in one hand. 'It's Eli' he said simply.
She nodded and grabbed the phone from him. 'Thanks' she mouthed.
'Hey Eli' she said, once she was in the lounge.
'Hey Mel' Eli's voice was strained, tired.
'Eli you sound exhausted. Are you at home?' Melinda asked, concerned.
'Yeah I am. Look I was wondering if . . . you know . . . we could . . .' he trailed off.
'Catch up tomorrow?' Melinda asked.
'Yeah' Eli said, and again Melinda heard the strain in her friend's voice.
'Of course. Why don't you come by the shop around lunch time and we'll go and get a bite to eat' Melinda suggested.
'Thanks Mel' Eli sounded grateful.
'And Eli?'
'Yeah'
'Get some sleep ok?'
'Thanks Mel' Eli said.
Melinda hung up, thinking deeply. Jim came in at that point and sat down on the couch next to her, pulling her into his arms. She leaned into his arms, sighing contently.
'What did Eli want?' Jim mumbled against Melinda's hair.
'To talk'
'He's been down ever since that Casey episode' Jim pointed out, sounding frustrated.
Melinda knew it wasn't directed at her. He was upset for Eli, his friend. Eli had been down ever since well . . .
'I want to help him Jim. It's been really difficult for him ever since he got this ghost hearing ability'
'I know Mel, believe me. I want to help him too. I just don't know how' Jim whispered and then kissed her head softly.
~.x.~
She woke with a star, sweat drenching her brow. She looked around wildly, searching for what had woken her. She felt the cold hand touch her again; she searched for the person again. She saw what she expected to see. She cried out, and then it was gone again.
She switched on the lamp and ran a hand through her matted hair. It wasn't fair. Why her?
~.x.~
Author Note:
So yeah. All will be revealed soon. Plz cmmnt I don't knw if I wanna continue with this. I'll add the first chappy as welll then I'll see.