CHAPTER 3

Juliet got home from the hospital and set her purse down. I wonder how Shawn is doing. She pondered. She shook the thought out of her head. She tried her hardest not to think of Shawn outside of work. Today had been exhausting. She plopped down on her couch and sighed. Her eyes closed and she leaned back on her couch. As she did, her phone rang and she sat up. The caller ID read "Carlton." She pressed 'talk' on her phone and said, "Hello?"

"O'Hara, lock your doors and shut your blinds. Call Spencer and tell him to do the same." He commanded.

"What? Why?" Juliet asked.

"Just do it! I'll explain later!" He told her and hung up. She did as he said and called Shawn.

"Hey, Jules. What's up?" He asked kindly. She couldn't understand how he could remain so calm at all times.

"Hey, lock your doors and shut your blinds. Carlton's orders. I think the gang leader is looking for revenge." She explained.

"What? I'm coming over. I can't let you be there alone. Plus, I have no weapons. I'll be over soon." He blurted out.

"Shawn, I'll be fine." She assured him.

"I'm coming. Goodbye." He explained and hung up. Juliet tried to stop him again, but it was useless, considering he was probably on his way, already. She cleaned up a bit and waited.

Soon, Juliet heard a knock on the door. Her stomach turned. "It's me, Shawn!" He called to her. She looked through the peephole and saw his smiling face. She smiled and let him in, quickly shutting the door behind him. On his hip was Eliza, wearing a new dress.

"Hello, Eliza. Do you remember me?" Juliet asked relocking her door.

"Yeah, you were the one at the hop-ital." She said trying to figure out the correct way to say 'hospital.' Juliet laughed. Shawn sat her down and she began exploring Juliet's house.

"So, Mr. Mom," Juliet joked.

"I'm not Mr. Mom. She has nowhere else to go. Has anyone tried to break in yet?" He asked making sure she was okay.

"I told you. I'm fine! You can go home!" She assured him. He shook his head.

"I'm not leaving. C'mon sit down." He walked over to the couch and sat down. She sat down, too.

"So, what's it like being a dad?" Juliet tried not to laugh.

"I'm not a dad. I'm just taking care of Eliza until she can get a home." He explained. Juliet laughed.

"Are you working tomorrow?" She inquired. He nodded and then another thought hit him.

"What am I going to do with her while I'm gone? Would it be bad if I made my dad watch her?" Shawn wondered aloud.

"I could watch her. I'm free tomorrow." She suggested. Shawn's eyes softened.

"You would really do that?" He questioned. She nodded and Shawn thanked her.

They talked for a while longer until Shawn heard a noise outside that reminded him why he was there. "You should probably find Eliza." She told him. He looked around and didn't find her. He looked in Juliet's room, which was empty, too. He checked in the guest room and found Eliza, fast asleep, on the bed.

"I'm sorry. I'll bring her home. She's tired." He whispered reaching for her. Juliet stopped him.

"No let her sleep. You can stay here tonight. I'll get some blankets for the couch." She said, regretting it immediately. His eyes lit up.

"A-Are you sure?" Juliet felt flustered as she struggled to comprehend the question.

"Uh, yeah. I mean… well… I'm babysitting her and, um, well… I just thought—" She tried to say. Shawn put his hand on her shoulder.

"Calm down, Jules. I understand. Where are your blankets?" He asked not wanting to see her flustered. She smiled and pointed to a closet in the hallway. Shawn tucked Eliza in and went to the closet Juliet had pointed to. Juliet followed him and opened it. She stood on the tips of her toes and reached for a brown, folded up blanket. She got it down and set it on the couch. She rubbed her temples and sat down. Shawn sat next to her.

"Long day?" He asked looking at her blonde hair. She nodded. He cautiously placed a hand on her back. She allowed it, hoping he wouldn't 'try' anything. She could feel his hand move in a circle and a tingle went up her spine. She felt the tingle hit her head and her headache eased. She obliviously closed her eyes and sighed. She felt her cares fade away. The room did the same, until she was consumed by a deep slumber.


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