Jessi was in shock as she watched Kyle still beating the life out of Cassidy, a wave a pain and guilt washed over her as she saw herself in the man she loved. He had such rage and hatred on his angelic face. Her heart broke as she realised Kyle has changed because of her, Lori had been right all along, she didn't deserve to be with someone like Kyle, someone with "the pure, beautiful soul". Despite how much she wanted to kill Cassidy herself, dreamed of killing Cassidy in the most brutal manner she could think of (with the vast amount of medical knowledge, she could have made Cassidy beg her to kill him). She realised that does not matter if she loses the man she loved, if Kyle goes through with killing Cassidy, she would lose him forever. As soon as she was about to stop him, Kyle stopped himself and clutched his chest as he dropped down to his knees.
Kyle had lost his mind, he wished Cassidy would take his words back as he continuously hitting Cassidy, No, I cannot be related to this monster, I cannot be related to Sarah's murder, the man who killed Jessi's mother, he carried on punching Cassidy as he was still in denial. Suddenly, pain and guilt rushed over him as he dropped on his knees releasing Cassidy who dropped on to the floor still gasping for air. Kyle wasn't sure if the guilt was his own, but he knew the pain wasn't as he felt his heart break. Jessi appeared in front of him, her arms wrapped around him before he could fell on to the floor. Kyle returned the gesture almost automatically, his left arm across her shoulder blades as his right hand went through her hair trying to bring her even closer, while breathing her in. He realised that pain he felt was hers, only broke his heart further. He was still puzzled with why Jessi was in such pain, he tried his best to comfort her, whispering into her neck voice so low only she would be able to hear him, "Everything is going to be alright, Jessi. I am right here with you, I am not going anywhere." His voice so tender, so soft, her heart melted as she realised Kyle is still Kyle, and he still have his magical power of calming her. She held him nuzzled her cheek into his chest, smiling contentedly in his protective arms. He smiled as he felt the pain he felt a moment earlier leaving her, glad he was able to take her pain away.
They held on to each other, comforting each other as they let the calm wash over both of them for what seems like ages that may only have been minutes.
Cassidy finally managed to gather some air into his lungs, and saw Jessi and Kyle wrapped in each other's arms completely oblivious to him regaining control of his breathing. He contemplated surprise attack both of them, but decided he was no match for both of them together, not to mention in his current condition. He staggered away quietly deciding to live to fight another day.
Amanda rushed into Trager house after Jessi had already gotten in, by the time she found Kyle, Jessi already had her arms wrapped around him with Kyle returning the gesture without hesitation. He wrapped his arms around her so tightly it's hard to tell where one begins and where the other ends. As if that was not intimate enough, he dug his hands into her hair to bring her even closer. Her concern for Kyle was overcame by shock and jealousy as she watch scene unfolds before her. She had thought when she told Jessi that she was going to ask Kyle back, she wouldn't have anything to worry about. Kyle loved her, of course Kyle would pick her. She had assumed that he would still be here, heart breaking, pining after her. Now that she vaguely knew about his secret, they could just be honest with each other and go back to how it had been before. Telling Jessi was just a step on her way back into Kyle's life. But the scene in front of her told a different story, she couldn't breathe as she watched Kyle's facial expression had changed from anger and pain to peace and joy as he held tightly on to Jessi. She decided she wouldn't let Jessi win, it's not like they are making out with each other, maybe their affection is more platonic, they might be siblings, that must be their connection she wrapped herself so totally in her thought, she did not register a brutally beaten man sneaking away even as she saw him. She had made up her mind to continue her quest for Kyle, and put up her best concerned expression ready to face Kyle.
Kyle and Jessi was still immersed in their own world when Jessi's phone rang and pulled them back into reality.
"Hi, Nicole." Jessi answered, still mesmerizing being in Kyle's arms.
"I'm fine, thanks." Surprised Nicole asked how she was first, "Kyle's at home, he's fine, I don't know why he sent you to the Rack. I will ask him." "See you at home, bye."
Cassidy Kyle's first thought when he returned to the real world. He was looking around for any signs of Cassidy, finding none but the Taser he had dropped, carefully picked it up and put it into his pocket. He played back his memory of earlier that night. The murderous rage that overcame him, and the way he had uncontrollably beaten the living life out of Cassidy. He realised the only reason he didn't become a murderer was because of Jessi. Jessi had the chance of either letting me finish off Cassidy or finishing him off herself, and she didn't take it. I know she had dreamt to do just that. So why didn't she? Whatever the reason, I am so thankful she somehow managed to stop me from going through killing him, and I need to tell her that, now! And only then as he looked up trying to find Jessi, he realised Amanda was there as well. Despite his realisation of his new overwhelming feelings towards Jessi, he still have a lot of unresolved feeling for Amanda as well. Before he would lit up one of his 'Amanda smiles' every time he sees her, but now especially with Jessi in the room, he felt very conflicted, and unsure of what to do, but he knew he would never hurt Jessi again by randomly showing his affections towards Amanda openly in front of her.
"Amanda," Kyle greeted her puzzling why she was there, "what are you doing here? Is there something wrong?"
Jessi had already forgotten about Amanda when she finished her phone call with Nicole, she only remembered her presence as Kyle greeted her. The realisation of Kyle only noticed Amanda as an afterthought rocked her world. However, her joy was short lived as she remembered how she nearly lost Kyle forever, and she could only blame herself for that. Judging by Kyle's reaction, she speculated Kyle is also very conflicted by his feelings. Although he is still looking at Amanda with love and concern, his gesture is restrained. Jessi was saddened further by this, because just as she was starting winning over Kyle's affections, she would have to leave him. She could not be with him, she could not be further responsible for destroying his pure and gentle soul. She left Kyle with Amanda to talk in private as she headed towards her room.
Kyle pulled a seat for Amanda as she recounted what had happened in Nate's room. She mentioned the files Jessi had her stole, and how Nate had caught her. Kyle's expression had changed for a worried one as Amanda reassured him by telling him how Jessi saved her, immediately regretting it as she caught him smiled with pride at Jessi's actions. Amanda then told him about the file on 781227 not knowing it was Kyle and how Jessi jumped off the third floor while carrying her…
I sat there listened to Amanda's story, I can still feel the butterflies, which made me happy. But then my mind shifted onto Jessi, why did she leave the room, it's very unlike her to willingly leave me alone with Amanda. I realised from Amanda's story that she knows too much for me to keep my secret any longer, I need to tell her soon. But not before I talk to Jessi, she saved me from killing Cassidy, I am so grateful for that. But does she still trust me, does she still want me, now that she knows I am related to the man who killed her mother. Despite all my feelings for Amanda, I can't lose Jessi, I need to see her.
"Amanda, I will tell you everything tomorrow, I promise. But right now, I need to make sure my family is ok, and I need to clean up all this mess. I need you to go home now, I don't want your mother to worry." Kyle told Amanda gently but firmly.
As soon as Amanda had left, the rest of Trager's got home. Both his parents gave him a tight hug, glad he was safe and home. Even Lori uncharacteristically gave him a hug. From her expression, Kyle knew she was worried, and he was so glad that his family are all safe and back home. Meanwhile Josh walked into the back yard, surprised.
"What the hell happened here?" Josh shouted and glanced at Kyle, "Did you do this? Was that why you send us to the Rack? So you could play around with your newly discovered madness?"
"Josh!" admonished Stephen, and turned to Kyle, "What happened here, Kyle?"
Just then Foss appeared out of nowhere, startled everyone at first, his expression soften a little as soon as he saw the boy alive and well, but changed back to his usual stern and focused look just as fast.
"Jessi called me and told me what happened, I will watch over the house tonight. You all should get some rest, we have a long day ahead of us tomorrow." With that, he disappeared as fast as he had appeared, before anyone can object or express their gratitude.
Kyle turned to everyone, "It's late, I will clean this up. You guys should get on with some sleep, I will tell you everything tomorrow, I promise."
Josh was reluctant, interested in what happened to what used to be the patio door, but Nicole send him a motherly smile, trusting him. "Make sure you get some rest too." Before leading the rest of the family away.
