(AN: Here is another story I'm working on. Hope you enjoy.)

Jack pushed Nathan and Allison out of the way as the red liquid splashed out of the small vat. He didn't have enough time to move as the liquid splashed into his eyes and on his face. All he saw was complete darkness before he went unconscious.

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Jack awoke to the sound of voices and complete darkness. "Hello?" His voice sounded like sandpaper.

"Jack are you okay?" He heard Allison ask him.

"What's wrong with my eyes?" Jack asked trying to stay calm.

"The chemical caused you to have temporary blindness. You won't see for about two months."

Jack's brain raced. He couldn't see and two months seemed like a long time to be in complete darkness.

"Are you and Stark okay?" Jack asked trying to get his thoughts together.

"I'm fine Sheriff." Jack smiled slightly when he heard the bored tone of Nathan's voice.

"That's good to know." Jack paused for a second.

"When can I go home?" He heard shuffling and whispering.

"Well you could go home today but since Zoe isn't here for the rest of the summer, I'm sending Nathan with you." Jack's mouth dropped open.

"You can't be serious."

"You think I'm happy about this either," Nathan said. Jack could almost here the rolling of his eyes.

"You have no choice. Jack you need supervision and Nathan you aren't doing anything any way." Nathan muttered something close to 'who cares.'

"I will be over to check on you two regularly." Jack sighed.

"Fine, I just want to go home."

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The doctor helped him get dressed. Jack couldn't help but feel like an invalid. After the doctor left, Jack sat on the bed thinking about being stuck with Stark. Stark hated him so why should he have to put up with him? Jack just wished he didn't hate him.

He heard the door open and someone walk in. "You ready Sheriff?" Jack raised his head to look but knew it was a waste of time. "Yeah I'm ready Stark."

Nathan walked into the room. He saw Jack's bowed head raise and then go back down in defeat. Nathan could help but feel sad for him. Nathan helped Jack up and slipped his arm into the crook of Jack's arm. "Come on Carter." Nathan guided Jack out of the room and to the elevator.

Nathan went slowly enough for Jack to get his footing. As they walked through GD, Nathan saw all the stares they received. Jack could feel the stares and he involuntarily tightened his grip on Nathan. Nathan couldn't help but squeeze back in reassurance. He shot a couple of glares and some scattered while others turned and minded there own business. Nathan smirked.

He helped Jack into the car and got in on the driver's side.

"Couldn't I take these bandages off?"

"You could. When we get to your house I'll take them off for you." Jack nodded his head and then looked around. He then shook and lowered his head.

Nathan started the car and looked at Jack. He watched him fiddle with his hands. He drove off from GD towards the bunker.

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Nathan helped Jack down the stairs. "SARAH door," Jack said. The doors air tight seal hissed and the door opened.

"Hello Jack and Dr. Stark."

"Hi SARAH," Jack said.

"I'm recording your games for you Sheriff for viewing at a later date."

"Thank you SARAH."

Nathan and Jack sat on the couch.

"Now can the bandages come off?" Nathan smiled at Jack's childish tone of voice.

"I know your smiling. They really itch. Hurry up." Nathan unwrapped the bandages from around his eyes. Nathan looked at the shining blue eyes that seem to look around. Jack shut his eyes in frustration.

Nathan reached into his pocket and pulled out a black strip of cloth.

"I'm going to cover your eyes again. We can't keep them uncovered because they could be damaged by the light." Jack nodded his head and let Nathan tie the cloth on.

"That's a lot better than the bandages," Jack said. Jack then frowned and sighed.

"It's going to be okay Carter." Jack wanted to say something but thought better of it.

"Are you hungry?" Nathan asked.

"Yeah." Jack could feel the weight lift off the couch. He took a deep breath and leaned back on the couch and listened to the sounds of Nathan making dinner.