'Jay?' Ruth stood up ready for his reply.
'Charlie…He woke up about an hour ago.' He beamed as her shoulders relaxed.
'You got me worried then.' She hit him playfully.
'Sorry. I cant believe it he's going to be ok.' He smiled as Ruth snaked her arms around his neck and rested her head against his chest. He smiled down at her kissing the top of her head.
'Hey you.' Ruth pulled her head away from him and looked up at him.
'What?' She wrinkled her nose at him and he couldn't resist the urge he softly kissed her nose making her blush slightly.
'Thank you, for everything you've been my rock over the last couple of weeks. I don't know what I would have done without you.'
'Your welcome. That's what I'm here for and because I love you.' She blushed even more at how cheesy it sounded before nuzzling back into his chest.
'As much as I like this, I need to go out.' He took his arms from her waist and tried to make his way towards the door but Ruth refused to let go of him.
'What you doing? Let go!' He laughed at her being so stubborn.
'No. I know where you going and I wont allow it. Charlie wont want to see you looking like that.' She said childishly tightening her grip on him.
'Well for your information I'm going to the police station.' He smiled at her as she let her grip on him fall and she looked up at him.
'Really?' He nodded at her.
'Yeah I need to do this for us, to make sure he never hurts me Nan, Elham or you. If that's what I have to do to protect you lot, I will.' He grabbed his t-shirt from the side and turned to face Ruth again.
'Do you want me to come?' She looked concerned.
'I think I should do this by myself. Be the man I need to be.' He said honestly as Ruth nodded in agreement.
'You better go before I start crying again.' She pushed a piece of hair behind her ear.
'Yeah, Can I get a Dr Winters hug before I go?' He smiled weakly at her as she held her arms open for him as he snaked his arms around her waist and held her close taking in her usual Ruth cent before letting her go kissing her soft lips and leaving. Without a word.
This was hard; maybe I could just turn around and pretend I reported him no one would know. Jay thought to himself as he stood outside the police station pondering the consequences of his actions.
No!
He had to do it for the three most important woman in his life make sure he never came after them, he would never forgive himself if he mugged his Nan or Elham. And
If he ever touched Ruth it would kill him. He dug his hands deep into his pockets and walked towards the station.
'Hello sir can I help?' The officer looked at Jay.
'I…I would like to report a mugging.' He took a deep breathe in.
'Ok then come through.' The officer opened a side room to Jay as they both entered.
This was a big step for him, his father was still family. But the thought of Ruth made him see he didn't need his dad he had his Nan and Elham. And Ruth she was his future, no looking back to the past.
She hoped he would be ok. Maybe she should have gone held his hand whilst he told them. She understood his decision to go alone, but she hated sitting around waiting for him to come back or maybe he wouldn't he might go for a drink. She hoped he wouldn't when he was drunk she could never get a sane word from him.
Stop it!
She was thinking the worst Jay wouldn't do that he would call her first if he was going to the pub and then she would coax him home with a few loving words. All she needed to do was sit and wait for him.
She needed to do something it was killing her just sitting here. Waiting. She stood up and went through to the kitchen to unpack the shopping they had left out. She began unpacking the items humming to herself as she did so, she smiled when she saw a note from Jay placed on the side she guessed she wasn't meant to see it as it looked like one of those young school boy notes it wrote 'Jay for Ruth.' She laughed at his love for her as she finished unpacking. Once she had finished she lent on the kitchen sink wondering what to do next.
Knock, knock.
Ruth head rose as she heard the door being knocked she knew it wasn't Jay he had a key and it wouldn't be anyone from work they just wouldn't come round. Do who was it? She ventured over to the door as the mysterious guest knocked again.
'Hello can I help?' Ruth looked confused as she opened the door and a man in scruffy jeans and a dirty jacket looked back at her.
He eyed Ruth up as she opened the door to get a good look at him.
'You look like the kind of girl he would go for, beautiful1' He smirked at her the confusion on her face obvious.
'I beg you pardon.' She glared at him.
'You date my son. Jay. He defiantly got a good one with you.' He said smugly as Ruth became slightly worried from knowing his identity.
'You…you beat up Jay. What the hell are you doing here? She barked at him.
'Feisty to. I'm here for my money. Get Jay out here!' He sneered at her.
'He's not here and I doubt that he would ever give you money. So if you don't mind.' She went to slam the door in his face but he placed his foot in the way preventing is shutting.
'I don't think so. He owes me.' He pushed the door open and approached Ruth.
'Please just leave. I'll tell him you called.' He could see the fear striking through Ruth's eyes as he cornered her.
'I need it now!' He glared at Ruth his blood shot eyes sending a shiver down her spine.
She didn't know what to say she knew that Jay would never give him money but she was scared. What if he? She couldn't risk it she grabbed her handbag from the side and thrust it into his hands.
'Take it! Get out now!' He chuckles as he roots in her bag looking for what he needs. He grabs her mobile and purse before leaning close up to Ruth.
'Don't think I won't be back.' Whispered before disappearing from the house and down the street.
Jay smiled as he headed up towards Ruth place he had done something which would ensure he never hurt them.
He stopped her door was open and her door looked like it had been kicked by the footprint on it. He climbed the steps cautiously checking the area, as he got closer.
'Ruth? Ruth baby?' He was worried what was going on? He hoped she was ok.
When he reached the inside and looked around at the mess, her books from the cabinet were all over the floor and her bag was emptied all over the floor. He ran through to the lounge it was empty Ruth's usual neatness still remained. Then he headed through to the kitchen, at first he didn't see her. Her hair was stuck to her face and she was shacking, her legs pulled up to her chest and she was lightly sobbing in the corner.
He was over there like a flash wrapping his arm around her pulling her close to him
'Baby! What happened?' She was shaking, he kissed her head to try and stop her crying.
It took a while for him to calm her down, but when she did she pulled her head from his shoulder and looked up at him.
'Please don't leave again.' She whimpered.
'What happened?' He rubbed her arm to comfort her.
'He came here he wanted money. I tried to stop him, but he pushed his way in and he threatened me, I couldn't do anything. I'm sorry.' She gripped his t-shirt.
'Who did? Babes don't say sorry. Tell me what happened!' He kissed her forehead.
'Your dad he wanted you. I tried but..' She couldn't control her emotions she began crying once again, pushing her head into his chest.
'Come here. I'm the one who should be sorry. I promise you he wont hurt you again.' He sighed deeply he thought it was over and now this. He had taken it to far this time.
'Hey. You feeling any better?' Jay said to Ruth as he joined her on the sofa where she was sitting.
'Yeah I was a bit shaken up.' She gave him a weak smile before leaning her head on his shoulder.
'Babe I know you need me here, but I cant help but think about Nan and Elham. What if he goes round there next? I need to be there.' He wrapped his arm around her shoulder.
'Umm…yeah you should. I'll be fine. Go!' She pulled herself away from Jay and allowed him to get up as well.
'Your sure.' Ruth nodded in agreement but jay could tell she was lying as tears were beginning to build in her eyes and she was shuffling on her feet awkwardly.
'Come with me, I need to protect you all. Come to Nan's.' He bit his lip.
'I…What if she doesn't want me there.' Her voice faltered.
'Ruth, I was going to ask you to meet her soon. Why not now?' He took her hand.
'Jay.' She looked into his eyes.
'Please. I need you to come.' He pleaded with her.
'Ok, yeah I'll come. You need me.' He pulled her close to him and hugged her tightly.
She didn't know why he needed her to be there but she couldn't let him down. He was to important to her and if that meant going to say with his Nan, then that is what she would do. She just hoped his dad would stay away so everything could go back to normal.