Author's Note; Ok so this is a continuation of "Sleepless in Seattle Literally" which went better down than I expected. Basically I'm newly obsessed with "Japril" and this will definitely be pro-them. Here they are not in a relationship (as yet) and are still very in tune with the beginning of season 7 although as my story progresses that might change. As for suggestions they are welcomed warmly and please feel free to review- although bear in mind I'm new to this so go easy with the criticism ;) Thanks NickKnack
Jackson sat thoughtfully in the passenger seat of April's car which was parked outside of Meredith's house, thinking about the day that lay ahead of him. Until an hour ago he thought he'd be doing the usual- rounds, surgery, lunch etc. That was then. Now he knew he was to going to a councillor to talk about his "problem" as April had christened it. Despite agreeing to it, mostly for April's sake, every inch of him dreaded the thought.
April ran down the drive way and bounced into the driver's seat of the car.
"I knew I left it upstairs" she said out of breath, clutching her phone. "I'm ready to go now." she beamed cheerfully. Jackson smiled at her in response although happiness it was the last emotion he was feeling at that point.
"Let's go then" he replied secretly wishing he could just go back inside were there'd be no shrinks to psychoanalyse him.
April hummed along to the radio while Jackson sat fidgeting nervously. As they approached the hospital's car lot Jackson's stomach started to turn. April knew how hard it was for him to face this head on, she'd been at him for weeks trying to get him to open up but had until now failed. Now he was actually going to do it she felt horrible.
"You know you don't have to do this, right? I mean who cares if you have nightmares. I can deal with that. Am I being selfish asking you to do this?"she gushed. Jackson looked at her bemused, although he hated the thought of seeing a shrink (with a passion) he knew it was the best for both of their sakes.
"Are you kidding me? Of course you're not being selfish. I need to deal with this head on. I know that. If anyone's been selfish it's me. I'm the one who hasn't gotten help yet and us both go exhausted. It's gonna be fine- seriously. Don't worry, April!"He said so reassuringly he almost convinced himself.
After changing into scrubs Jackson and April checked which specialty they were assigned to. April was in Trauma with Hunt, Jackson was in Paedes with that idiot Stark who April had prior-warned him about.
"So you're sure you'll be ok to go alone? I can come with?" asked April
"I'll be fine." He said nonchalantly. He couldn't admit that he was petrified, not to April. He was trying his damndest to mask any sign of the fear he felt inside and be a man. "Now go kick some trauma ass Kepner!" he joked
"You got it!" she saluted cutely before dashing off to meet Hunt.
Jackson sighed heavily as he looked on, this was for her he thought. He had to do this, for her.