With one finally deep breath Jessie pulled back the shower curtain. When Jessie looked up her eyes nearly left their sockets and she screamed. Jessie was so terrified that she tripped and fell to the floor. She scrambled back and covered her mouth to stop from screaming. Jessie stopped backing up when her back hit a wall and she stared in horror at the sight before her. Tears flooded Jessie's eyes and ran down her cheeks. How could she have let something like this happen?
Jessie:(softly) Lord no.
Ryder's House-NightJessie continued to sit in the corner of the bathroom with her hands over her mouth. She couldn't believe Wyatt would do something like this. Jessie trembled as she stared at her boyfriend.
Jessie: Ryder?
Jessie stared at Ryder. He was what she had found in the shower. His hands were tied over his head to the shower head, holding his limp body up. What scared Jessie was that he was covered with blood and she knew it was his from the huge cuts and gashes in his skin. His eyes were closed and Jessie couldn't tell if he was dead or not.
Jessie: Ryder, talk to me.
Jessie started to cry harder and stumbled to her feet. Her heart ached as she walked closer to Ryder.
Jessie: (whispering) Please don't be dead. Please don't be dead.
Jessie finally reached Ryder and sadly touched his cheek. His blood smeared across her hand and Jessie shivered. As more tears ran down her cheeks, Jessie reached up and untied the rope holding Ryder's right wrists. She gently draped his arm over her shoulder and began untying his other wrist. Once Jessie was done untying him Ryder's body fell into her arms. Jessie slowly sat down on the shower floor with Ryder next to her.
Jessie: Ryder, wake up. It's me, Jessie.
Jessie rubbed Ryder's cheek, but he wouldn't open his eyes. Jessie quickly wiped away a tear off her cheek and tried to wake Ryder again.
Jessie: You can't be dead. Come on, wake up.
Jessie closed her eyes and tried to stop crying but she couldn't. Her sweet Ryder was dead. She had lost him.
Jessie: (voice breaking) Wake up. Please, wake up.
Jessie had stop being gentle a long time ago and was shaking Ryder with all her strength. She wouldn't let him go. He was too important to her.
Jessie: (yelling) Wake up! Ryder, come on!
Jackson: Stop it, child.
Jessie turned around and saw Ryder's dad standing in the bathroom doorway.
Jessie: Did you do this to him?
Jackson: As a matter of fact I did. Do you have a problem with that?
Jessie could hear the teasing tone in his voice and she surged to her feet. She climbed out of the shower and stormed over to Jackson.
Jessie: As a matter of fact it seriously pisses me off, asshole!
A growl escaped Jessie's mouth as her hands ignited in flames. Jackson eyes widened.
Jackson: You must be Jessie.
Jessie: Oh, you've heard of me? Well you made a stupid mistake coming here and killing my boyfriend!
Jackson: He was never meant to be born. I was doing my dear wife a big favor by getting rid of him.
Jessie: Now let me guess, you're Jackson.
Jackson: That's right.
Jessie: Well, now you're ash.
Jessie flung the fire on her palms at Jackson and he screamed as his body was covered in flames. He quickly exploded and turned to ashes. Jessie closed her eyes and let her head hang low. How could any of this have happened? A soft moan made her head shoot back up. Jessie spun around and saw Ryder slowly open his eyes.
Jessie: Ryder!
Jessie ran over to his side and dropped down beside him. She put a hand on each side of his face and waited for him to open his eyes all the way. When Ryder finally seemed to be awake he looked at Jessie.
Ryder: (weakly) Jessie, what are you doing here?
Jessie: I'm saving you, silly.
Suddenly Ryder's eyes filled with fear and he looked around the bathroom.
Ryder: Jessie, you have to get out of here. My dad he's here and he might hurt you.
Ryder tried to stand, but immediately fell back down. Jessie caught him and wrapped her arms around him to calm him down.
Jessie: Chill, I got rid of him already.
Ryder: He'll be back.
Jessie: But I killed him. His ashes are right over there.
Jessie and Ryder both turned to see nothing. Jessie couldn't believe it. In a split second Jackson's ashes had disappeared.
Jessie: How is that possible?
Ryder: He's a vampire. You can't kill him that easily.
Jessie looked at the spot where the ashes use to be one more time before she turned back to Ryder. His eyes were closed again and his breathing had slowed down. He wasn't looking so well. Jessie started to get worried again.
Jessie: Are you going to be okay?
Ryder: (softly) I don't know.
Jessie: Okay, that's it. I'm getting you to a hospital.
Ryder: I'm fine.
Jessie rolled her eyes and wrapped an arm around Ryder to help him sit up.
Jessie: Don't be stupid. You need to go to a hospital now.
Before Ryder could protest again Jessie orbed them out and to the closest hospital.
Chris' House- Night
Chris orbed in with Isabelle and Shane, making Piper and Bianca look up from the food they were cooking.
Bianca: What took you so long? I was starting to get worried.
Chris: I had a little argument with Rachel. Shane's staying here for the night.
Bianca walked over to Chris and kissed him lovingly. Isabelle closed her eyes and made noises of disgust.
Isabelle: Couldn't you wait till after dinner?
Bianca and Chris broke their kiss and looked down at Isabelle.
Bianca: Okay, Ms. Smarty Pants. Do you want to help me make a cake?
Isabelle: Can I lick the bowl when we're done?
Bianca: Sure. Go wash your hands.
Isabelle giggled happily as she ran off to the bathroom to clean her hands.
Chris: You can put your stuff in Isabelle's room, Shane.
Shane let go of her uncle's hand and nodded before she headed for Isabelle's room.
Piper: Who was that little girl?
Chris: Your granddaughter.
Piper nearly dropped the bowl she had in her hands and turned to look at Chris.
Piper: You guys have another kid?
Bianca: Oh, no. She's our niece.
Chris: She's actually Wyatt's daughter.
Piper looked at Shane, who had just walked back into the kitchen. Piper couldn't deny that Shane looked a hell of a lot like Wyatt.
Piper: Wait a minute. How old is Wyatt?
Chris: Twenty-five.
Piper: And how old is Shane?
Chris: Eight.
Piper frowned as she did the math in her head. A mad and dangerous look crossed Piper's face once she got her answer. Wyatt was dead meat if she ever got her hands on him.
Piper: That means Wyatt was a father at seventeen.
Chris: He's not much of a father. And Rachel's not much of a mother either.
Piper: Whoa, Rachel? As in, the little red head girl that my baby Wyatt plays with all the time?
Chris nodded and knew that when Piper got back to the past the first thing she would do was spilt Wyatt and Rachel apart.
Piper: How could Wyatt do something like that?
Chris: He's not exactly a saint, mom.
The phone rang making Bianca jump.
Bianca: Ever since I hit my ninth month I've been so jumpy.
Isabelle picked up the phone which Chris quickly took from her.
Chris: What have I told you about picking up the phone?
Isabelle smiled at Chris sweetly and shrugged.
Isabelle: I can't remember.
Chris: Yeah right. Go help mommy with her cake.
Isabelle ran off to help Bianca just as Chris talked into the phone.
Chris: Hello?
Piper watched as Chris talked on the phone with somebody. She knew it was wrong to ease drop, but being around Phoebe had rubbed off.
Chris: Okay, I'll be right there.
Chris hung up the phone and Piper watched a he walked over to Bianca and told her something. Bianca nodded with a worried look on her face and gave Chris a kiss.
Piper: What's going on?
Chris: Ryder and Jessie are at the hospital. They just called.
Piper's heart stopped and she grabbed Chris' arm.
Piper: Is Jessie okay?
Chris: I think so. I got to get down there.
Chris was about to orb out when Piper grabbed his shirt and pulled him back.
Chris: What is it?
Piper: I'm coming with.
Piper quickly took a hold of Chris' hand and waiting for him to orb again.
Hospital- Night
Piper hurried down the hallway with Chris right behind her. Piper stopped at the front desk and put her hand over her heart to catch her breath.
Piper: I'm looking for Jessie Halliwell and Ryder Gannon.
The lady at the front desk checked the list on her computer. After what seemed like forever she looked back at Piper.
Lady: They're both in room 216.
Piper: Thank you.
Chris: Come on.
They rushed down another hall and searched for the right room. When they finally found room 216, Piper burst into the room and quickly found Jessie, who was sitting in a chair by the window.
Piper: (relieved) Jessie.
Jessie looked away from the window and at Piper.
Jessie: Mom, what are you doing here?
Piper hurried over to Jessie and pulled her daughter into a hug. She had been so afraid that Jessie had been hurt. She needed to hold Jessie in her arms.
Piper: What happened? Are you okay?
Piper pulled away and looked over Jessie. The teenager's clothes were drenched in blood and she had a bit smeared over her cheeks and hands.
Jessie: I'm fine, mom. Ryder was the one hurt.
Realizing Jessie was fine, Piper turned around and saw Ryder sleeping in the hospital bed not to far from her. She saw several cuts on his face and he had many bandages wrapped over his arms and one just above his left eye.
Chris: What happened, Jess?
Jessie blinked, a bit startled. She hadn't even noticed Chris until now.
Jessie: Ryder's dad showed up. He attacked Ryder. I wasn't there at the time. I showed up right after.
Chris grimaced and looked like he was thinking deeply about something.
Jessie: I know that look. What's up?
Chris: Ryder told me his dad was dead.
Jessie: Well, that man is defiantly alive. I think he works for Wyatt.
Piper spoke up again.
Piper: Why would you say that?
Jessie: Because he left a little message behind at Ryder's house. He said we can't hide forever, Chris.
The extremely disturbed look on Chris face doubled. Wyatt was the last thing he needed now.
Chris: This is getting out of hand. Now Wyatt's coming after every single thing that's close to us.
A shiver went up Jessie's back and she glanced at Ryder. Now it was getting dangerous. Wyatt could go after so many people to hurt her and her family.
Jessie: Chris, what are we going to do?
Chris: I don't know. But we have to keep everyone safe.
Jessie: How are we supposed to do that? We can barely keep ourselves safe.
Piper watched as her two children tried to figure out the best way to keep Wyatt away. She knew just as much as they did that it wouldn't be easy. Wyatt was not one to give up without a hell of a fight.
Chris: I don't feel right about this. I bet Wyatt's up to something.
Jessie: He's always up to something.
Piper: Jessie, maybe you should go back to the house and get cleaned up. Chris and I will stay here with Ryder for you.
Jessie started to protest, but stopped and looked at Ryder. She didn't want to leave him, but she didn't want him to wake up and see her covered in blood, thinking something had happened to her.
Jessie: Alright, I'll be back soon.
With that, Jessie orbed out of the room. As soon as she was gone Piper turned and looked at Chris.
Piper: She's worried. It was written all over her face.
Chris: Of course she's worried, mom. Her boyfriend almost got killed and it was because of Wyatt. Wyatt's getting to close to finding us. I mean, just when I thought we were safe this happens. I've tried so many things to try and hide everyone from Wyatt, but it's just not enough. He to powerful.
Piper: You can only do your best, honey.
Chris: Well, my best isn't enough.
Chris sighed and plopped down in a chair. What was he supposed to do? He was no match for Wyatt. Even when he did all he could there was no way he could stop his brother. Something terrible was going to happen very soon. Wyatt had a large upper hand and he would use it big time.
Hospital- Morning
Jessie hummed softly as she sat next to Ryder's bed, holding his hand. It was 3:00 in the morning and he still hadn't woken up. Every once and awhile he would moan or move a bit, but that was pretty much it.
Jessie looked down at Ryder when he moaned and scrunch his nose in a grimace. Jessie didn't think much off it since he had done that most of the night. But this time he didn't stop. Ryder moaned again and started to move around uncomfortably. Jessie sat frozen for a moment, watching to see if this was going to get worse. Ryder gave a groan, like one of protest and anger. That quickly changed and a small whimper escaped his lips as he shifted so that he was almost on his side facing Jessie.
Jessie stood up from her chair and sat down on Ryder's bed. From the looks of it he was having a nightmare. Jessie knew for a fact that Ryder had been having nightmares for a long time. But she had never actually seen him during one. She wondered if she should wake him. Jessie finally pocked Ryder's shoulder when he started to toss and turn.
Jessie: Ryder, wake up.
It was obvious he hadn't heard her. Jessie could see sweat glistening on Ryder's forehead and knew his nightmare was getting worse. Ryder started to talk in his sleep and Jessie had to hold his hands as he closed them into fist.
Ryder: (mumbling) No. Stop it.
Jessie grabbed Ryder's arms and shook him to try and wake him, but it didn't work.
Jessie: Come on. Wake up.
Ryder: (continues mumbling) No, please. Mom.
Jessie frowned at that. He was dreaming about his mom. In another attempt to wake him, Jessie leaned over Ryder and took a hold of his shoulders. She gave him a good and hard shake like Wyatt use to do to Chris when they were younger. It defiantly got Ryder's attention. He moaned as he started to wake, so Jessie gave him another shake to wake him completely. Ryder's eyes burst open and a horror filled expression formed on his face.
Ryder: (yelling) No!
Jessie screamed as Ryder shot into sitting position and wrapped his hands around her neck, pushing her onto her back and pinning her to the bed. Jessie gasped as she pulled on Ryder's arms to get them off of her neck. His grip was so strong she thought if he held on for to long she would choke to death.
Jessie: Ryder, it's me! It's Jessie! Stop it! Please!
As if he was just burnt by her, Ryder immediately released Jessie's neck and scooted away from her till his back hit the headboard of the bed. Jessie sat up quickly and stared at him as she tried to bring her heart back to a normal speed. Ryder's breathing was just as fast as hers and he looked like he had just seen a ghost.
Jessie: (softly) Hey, are you okay?
Jessie moved closer to him and placed a hand on his arm. Ryder jerked and his emerald eyes stared at her as if she had just beaten the shit out of him. He was shaking so hard Jessie had to grab him by the arms and pull him closer to her so she could get his full attention.
Jessie: It's okay. It's me. You just had a nightmare. No one else is here.
Ryder seemed to calm as Jessie talked to him, but he still looked scared half to death. Jessie wondered if it had been his nightmare or the fact that he had almost killed her that frightened him.
Jessie: Talk to me, Ryder. What's the matter?
Ryder had to take several deep breaths before he could speak and calm himself enough to at least stop trembling.
Ryder: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you like that.
His voice was so full of remorse and Jessie could tell that he was terrified of what he had done.
Jessie: You didn't hurt me. Don't worry. It was defense. I shouldn't have woken you.
Ryder gave her an uncertain looked and shook his head slowly as he glanced out the window at the moon. Jessie took his hands in hers, making him shudder slightly at the touch. Jessie knew his uneasiness wasn't because he had hurt her. Whatever he had seen in his nightmare was really frightening him and bringing him a lot of misery.
Jessie: Ryder, what did you dream about? I can tell it's bothering you.
Ryder didn't respond to her and just continued to look out the window. Jessie saw his body tense and he stared harder at the moon.
Jessie: Is it about your mom?
Ryder finally looked at her again and his bright green gave her a heartbreaking stare.
Ryder: She's in danger, Jess.
Jessie: Your mom?
Ryder nodded slowly and looked down as if afraid to go on.
Ryder: I don't know what to do. She's in trouble and I can't save her.
Jessie: What happened to her?
Ryder: Wyatt took her right before you found me.
Jessie: How did he find you? We put a spell over your house.
Ryder sighed and leaned back against the headboard.
Ryder: You know how Wyatt is. A simple spell isn't going to stop him.
Jessie: Why would he take your mom though?
Ryder: He wants me to rat you guys out. He knows besides you that my mom is the only other person really close to me.
Jessie scowled thinking of Wyatt. How could he do something like this? Jessie knew Wyatt would defiantly hurt Annabelle if Ryder didn't come through and that would just break Ryder's heart.
Jessie: Don't worry. We'll get her back.
Ryder: How? The only way to make sure she's safe is if I tell Wyatt where you are.
Jessie: How long do you have before you see Wyatt again?
Ryder: Just after noon today.
Jessie glanced down as she tried to think of a plan.
Ryder: What's on your mind?
Jessie: There's got to be a way to get your mom back without revealing where we're hiding.
Ryder: Either way, it's not going to turn out pretty.
Jessie moved over to the headboard and sat next to Ryder. She took his hand and rested her head on his shoulder.
Jessie: I know I seem selfish, but I…
Ryder: Don't even say it. I want the same thing.
Jessie: Could this get any worse?
Ryder: Don't jinx us.
Jessie smirked and gave a soft chuckle.
Jessie: Just don't worry. I know we'll think of a plan to get your mom back. It may not be the best, but I'll make sure it damn works.
Ryder: (seriously) I may have a plan.
Jessie looked up at him and saw in his eyes that this plan would be a dangerous one. Hell, anything that involved Wyatt was dangerous.
Jessie: I don't like that look.
Ryder: Well, I don't like my plan. But I do a lot of things I don't like.
Jessie: Don't you go off doing something stupid now. If you do, I'll kill you myself.
Ryder laughed and looked into Jessie's eyes. What was he going to do? He could never, ever, turn her over to Wyatt. He hated how Wyatt treated Jessie. But his mom was in danger. He had no choice. He couldn't betray Jessie and her family and he couldn't weasel his way around this problem. He was going to have to get his mom back by force.
Jessie: What?
Ryder blinked, startled.
Ryder: What's with the 'what'?
Jessie: You were just thinking about going up against Wyatt.
Ryder saw the alarmed look on her face as she sat up straight and gave him a look that was intentionally suppose to make him feel guilty.
Ryder: Hey! One, you said you would never read my mind on propose. Two, that's not exactly what I was thinking.
Jessie: One, I lied. Two, what exactly were you thinking?
Ryder: I was just thinking of plans to getting my mom back. Is that a crime?
Jessie: It is if you're foolish enough to try and fight my brother. Trust me, I've tried.
Ryder sighed and rolled his eyes, a big habit of his. Jessie growled at that action and smacked him on the arm.
Jessie: Don't you roll your eyes at me. You know I'm right.
Ryder: You picked up the wrong thought. That's all. Don't you trust me?
Jessie: Of course I do. But I know for a fact that you're as stubborn as the devil and you jump into things that could easily get you killed.
Ryder: Don't go there. That's got you written all over it.
Jessie: I know I'm stubborn and don't always do the right thing. You don't have to tell me that. Still, we can't do something really risky.
Ryder: Don't you think I know that? I would never put you in danger.
Jessie: (sternly) Or yourself?
Ryder saw her cock an eyebrow as she waited for his answer.
Ryder: Of course.
Jessie gave him a look and couldn't help but let go of the snort of doubt she had bottled up inside. Ryder's expression hardened when he heard this. Even though they loved each other to death, Jessie and Ryder did have a pattern of not being able to agree with each other. Jessie always preferred to be prepared for everything and be safe than sorry. Ryder, on the other hand, usually took which ever way he thought best, not safest.
Jessie: You are so complicated and hard headed sometimes.
Ryder: And you're difficult and pushy.
Jessie frowned and turned away from Ryder to stare out the window. She knew they were both stubborn as hell, but he was worse. He was impossible to deal with sometimes.
Ryder: Hey.
Jessie felt Ryder's hand on her shoulder and she moved so his hand slipped off. She didn't want him to touch her.
Ryder: Jess, I'm sorry.
This time Jessie didn't stop him from touching her. Ryder came up behind her and wrapped an arm around her waist. Jessie stiffened quickly. She loved it when he wrapped his arms around her like that, but as usual she stayed stubborn and ignored him.
Ryder: You know I didn't mean what I said.
Jessie: (dully) Yes, you did.
Ryder: No, I didn't. I'm just upset. You know how I get when I'm stressed out.
Jessie closed her eyes when she felt Ryder's breath against her neck. Ryder knew that Jessie liked it when he played with her neck and Jessie knew he was teasing her with that information.
Jessie: Do you really think I'm difficult and pushy?
Jessie almost groaned in disappointment when Ryder pulled his face away from her neck to speak.
Ryder: Yes, I do. But those are two of the things I love most about you.
Jessie smirked, but smiled when Ryder went back to playing with her neck.
Jessie: I don't mean to be so protective. I just don't want you to get hurt.
Ryder stopped kissing her neck again to look at her.
Ryder: I know. Don't stress yourself out like that. You have nothing to worry about.
Jessie: Uh, yes I do. You know how you are.
Ryder was busy kissing her neck still so Jessie just read his thought.
(Ryder): I promise I won't do anything to dangerous.
(Jessie): Can I get that in writing?
Ryder gave a muffled laugh and continued to mess with Jessie. Sick of him teasing her, Jessie turned around and lightly shoved Ryder's chest so that he was lying down on the bed again. She quickly crawled on top of him and pressed her mouth against his in a deep and hard kiss.
(Ryder): You know we can't do anything here.
(Jessie): (disappointed) Why not?
(Ryder): It's a hospital, Jess.
As Jessie broke the kiss she did remember they were in a hospital room and not her room. It's not like they were going to have sex. They were both planning on doing that after they got married. Still, it would be a disaster if someone walked in while they were making out.
Jessie: I could orb us to your house.
Ryder smiled at her and rubbed her cheek lovingly.
Ryder: I wouldn't risk it. Wyatt would probably sense you.
Jessie softly groaned, remembering that Wyatt now could easily find Ryder's home. She was so fired up right now she was actually ready to start something in the hospital, but she controlled the urge.
Jessie: We could go back to my room. Do you really want to sleep in a hospital?
Ryder: No. Alright, we'll sleep in your room for the night. I have to be back here by sunrise though.
Jessie: I know.
Jessie didn't bother to get off of Ryder as she orbed them out of the room and to her own at Camron's house. Considering that Wyatt had turned the manor into a museum, Jessie and the rest of her family, except for Chris, Bianca, and Isabelle, had moved in with Camron.
Once they were in her room, Jessie lost her control and kissed Ryder again. As she happily explored his mouth, she also used one of her hands to magically lock the door so no one could disturb them.
Jessie stiffened, sort of surprised, when she felt Ryder's hands slip under her top. A giggle escaped her lips as he ran his fingers up and down her stomach and made circles around her belly button. Jessie loved the way he caressed her skin and pressed herself harder against him.
As he did this, Ryder then felt one of Jessie's hands slide under his shirt and she traced his chest muscles with her finger nails. With the other hand she gripped his hair to hold him still while she kissed him harder and faster.
Jessie was the one in command at the moment so Ryder decided to let her have her fun. He didn't resist when she grabbed his shirt and pulled it over his head. Jessie saw the bandages from the hospital, but she could easily ignore them. Now that his bare chest was exposed to her, Jessie scanned her hands over all the skin in sight, making Ryder squirm slightly. He may have let Jessie take the lead, but it wasn't easy. He was usually in command when it came to things.
(Ryder): Jessie, I…
Jessie interrupted his thought by moving her right leg from Ryder's side to in between his legs. Ryder shuddered, but Jessie put a hand on his side to relax him and also to hold him down.
(Jessie): Did I surprise you?
Ryder parted their kiss and nodded slowly.
Ryder: (breathlessly) Yes.
Jessie smiled, seeing that he was breathing harder. And the look in his eyes was unforgettable. Usually Ryder looked so cool and in control. But his eyes and expression were so innocent Jessie had to giggle.
Jessie: You look a little stunned.
Ryder: Well, I never thought you'd be so…
Jessie: (in a deep and sexy tone) Dirty.
Ryder laughed and shook his head.
Ryder: Wonderful.
Jessie grinned and bent her head to kiss his chest. Ryder watched as Jessie softly kissed his skin, practically tickling him.
Ryder: Jessie.
Jessie stopped her work and looked up, confused. She saw the look on Ryder's face and wondered what was wrong.
Jessie: What is it?
Ryder gently grasped Jessie's waist and pulled her back up till they were eye to eye again.
Ryder: I'm sorry to stop you.
Jessie ran a finger up and down his arm.
Jessie: Why did you?
Ryder: I think you know why.
Jessie did and she stared at him hard. He didn't look to well. Jessie knew there were times when Ryder didn't feel to hot and he must have felt pretty bad to stop her from what she had been doing.
Jessie: What is it this time?
Ryder: I'm dizzy and I'm kind of seeing two of you.
Jessie: You better be sick and not thinking about Jamie.
Ryder smiled and wrapped an arm around Jessie's waist. He knew she wasn't happy that he had interrupted her little in control moment, but he seriously didn't feel well. He knew better than anybody when it was dangerous to push himself when sick.
Ryder: I'm sorry.
Jessie: It's okay. I can't believe were making out anyway while your mom is in danger.
Ryder brushed Jessie's hair out of her face and rubbed her cheek.
Ryder: Let's just get some rest. I have to figure out what I'm going to do about Wyatt.
Jessie nodded in agreement and pulled her body closer to Ryder's. She closed her eyes and started softly humming a song Piper use to sing to her when she was little.
Ryder couldn't help feel a bit guilty. In the morning he planned to sneak out and go see Wyatt without Jessie knowing. He knew she would never agree to it, so he just couldn't tell her. Jessie would be pissed when she found out. Ryder could deal with that. He didn't want to break his promise, but he had to.
(Sorry it took me so long to update. My computer has been acting funny lately and it took me awhile to fix it. I'll update sooner next time. Sorry again. REVIEW!)
