Shawn sits up in the bed and Juliet can see fear, guilt and pain are all evident in his eyes. She takes his hand and gives him a small smile.
"He'll pull through Shawn, Gus won't ever leave you" she says to soothe him. To her shock her fiancé looks at her with doubt added into his expression.
"How do you know that Jules?" He asks.
"He's your best friend, I am guessing you've been friends a very long time now" she answers.
He gives her a small nod. "He's been my best friend since I was a kid. I known him over thirty years now" he admits.
"Then why did you ask how I know with such doubt?" Juliet asks.
Shawn gives a long sigh. "Just because you know someone a very long time doesn't mean they'll always be your friend" he says.
"Shawn…."
"Its true Juliet! Hell I am shocked he didn't ditch me sooner with all the crap I dragged him into!" Shawn yells.
"Calm down Shawn, calm down" Juliet says quietly and rubs his back. He nods and takes a couple of shaky breaths.
"I'm sorry Jules" he whispers after a minute. "It's okay Shawn, come on lets get dressed and we can talk more in the car" she says.
Shawn gives another nod and the couple dresses silently. It only takes a few precious minutes before their seated in the car with Juliet driving.
"Okay now talk to me Shawn. Tell me exactly what happened between you and Gus" Juliet prompts.
"Well I told you he feels like a third wheel Jules" Shawn started. Juliet gives a nod to that.
"What exactly did he say?" she asks. Shawn repeats the entire conversation and Juliet is silent a moment as she processes it all.
"Okay, I think I understand" she says after a couple of minutes. "He's upset because he thinks you no longer need him" she adds.
"That isn't true!" Shawn cries.
"I didn't say it was Shawn" she reprimands and he nods. "Sorry, I guess he is hurt that I just left him behind with just a stupid CD" he answers.
She nods in response. "He is right about Psych as well Shawn" Juliet says.
Shawn gives a small huff. "Maybe our friendship is over" he mumbles.
Juliet shakes her head. "Nah, you've gone through too much to throw it away now" she says.
"So what do I do then?"
"You're an amazing guy Shawn and its why I fell in love with you. I love your compassion and kindness" she said.
Shawn gives her a warm smile. "Thanks Jules"
"You're welcome, use your heart Shawn. You have an amazing kind heart and I know you're a good person, you can fix this with Gus, just be honest with him and make him see how much you care for him" she says.
Shawn gives her a nod. "I hope I can Jules" he says.
"Why wouldn't you be able to? You've always been good at letting me know how much you love me" she asks.
"That's different" Shawn mumbles.
"Are you telling me you two never told each other that you care?" she asks.
Shawn gives a shrug. "Gus told me he loved me when he was held hostage in that bank. Gave me a very tight hug after" he answers.
"Aw"
"I said I understood and found it very awkward Jules" he adds.
She gives him a smile and squeezes his hand. "Time to shed that awkward feeling then Shawn" she says.
He gives her a nod. "I'll try" he promises as they pull up to the hospital.
