A/N: Here's the next chapter, guys! Sorry it took forever, I had trouble with this one for some reason. Anyways I hope you like it and thanks for the feedback on the last chapter! It really does mean a lot to me so keep them coming!

The next morning, Alex and Andy woke up next to each other smiling. They stared into each other's eyes and he pulled a piece of her long black hair out of her face.

"Would it be cheesy to say that you look absolutely beautiful right now?" He asked and she tried to hide her blush.

"A little," she said and he laughed. "I love you," she said and he smiled.

"I love you too," he nodded and kissed her. She started tracing circles on his arm as they continued to look into each other's eyes.

"Hey, Andy," she said and he looked at her. "You busy right now?"

"Uh, no?" He said, with a laugh.

"Good," she smiled and kissed him. She climbed on top of him and the rolled back onto the bed, going for another round.

Casey shifted in the chair that he had fallen asleep while waiting for Jade to wake up. He opened his eyes and scanned the room. Connie and Guy were sleeping together on a cot and Ethan had left a note saying he went for coffee.

Casey stood up, knowing this was going to be his last moment with Jade before going back to prison. He sighed, seeing that she hadn't woken up yet and took her hand.

"Please Jade," he whispered. "Open those big, hazel eyes of yours just for a minute," he pleaded. "Just so I can see them one last time, please," he sighed when she didn't move. He went to kiss her forehead but stopped when he saw her eyes slowly open. "Jade?" He said, happily, as he felt her squeeze his hand.

"Casey," she managed to say.

"Sh, no don't talk," he said, sitting down on the bed. "You have to rest, okay?" He said and she nodded. He smiled and then kissed her. "God, I'm so happy to see you," he told her and they kissed once more. "I love you so much," he said, running his hands over her head.

There was a knock on the door and they turned around. Tammy was standing in the doorway, looking at them sympathetically.

"It's time to go, Casey," she nodded and he sighed, turning back to Jade. He sighed, disappointed when he saw that her eyes were closed. He swallowed and kissed her forehead. "I'll see you soon," he whispered and sat there for a moment.

He finally got up and left the room with his mother.

Sophia went into work that day and sighed. She missed Jared and all she wanted was for them to spend their break together. She had definitely lied when she said she was okay with him going to Paris instead of coming home. She didn't even know when the next time she would see him was and that saddened her.

She walked over to where Ryan was filling up the napkin holders.

"Morning!" she said, as cheery as possible. He looked up at glared at her and then returned to the napkins. She frowned. "What's your problem?"

"I don't have a problem," he said, angrily and she raised an eyebrow. "Get to work," he growled and then headed into the kitchen.

"Did I miss something?" She asked Karen, one of her co-workers.

"He's been like that all morning," the twenty-something year old informed her with a roll of her eyes. "God only knows why because I mean, from the looks of all the champagne you two had last night, you had a good time?"

"Yeah, a really good time," she nodded. "But nothing happened, if that's what you're implying," she told her, narrowing her eyes at her. "We're both in very serious relationships."

"Right," Karen nodded. "Well, maybe you should try talking to him because I'm not up to work with Grumpy Ryan all day," she said, putting her uniform on.

Sophia nodded and made a mental note to talk to Ryan when she was finally on break.

A little later that afternoon, Nora took Emma to the hospital to visit Ethan. He had called her that morning to let her know that Jade was awake and well and that he wanted to finally see his daughter.

Nora was a little nervous, the last time she'd seen Ethan was Christmas but they had been surrounded by family then so there was no opportunity for Ethan to bring up his feelings for her. Now it was just going to be them two, along with Emma, and Nora was dreading it.

"Hey!" She said, with a smile on her face as she walked towards him in the waiting room. "How's she doing?"

"A lot better," he nodded. "The doctors said she has a really good chance and I'm just," he stopped. "I'm really happy," he said and she smiled. He turned to his daughter. "Hello Emma!" He said, taking her into his arms and hugging her. "How is my favorite little girl doing?"

"Good," Nora nodded. "She misses her daddy though," she told him and he looked at her then back at Emma.

"You don't know how much it's killing me to be away from her, Nora," he shook his head. "but I got into a really good school and,"

"I know," she laughed. "It's okay; we just wish you were around more."

"Listen, Nora,"

"Ethan, don't please," she said and he looked at her. "This isn't a good time to talk about this, okay?"

"Well when is it going to be a good time, Nora?" He asked and she sighed. "I can't let you ignore the fact that I still have feelings for you."

"Yes, you can," she said. "Because it's not going to change anything," she shook her head. "I love Jesse and we're so beyond over, Ethan," she sighed and he looked away. "I don't want to do this to you but I don't want to give you false hope…"

"No, it's okay, I understand," he nodded. "Well, we better go, huh Emma?" He said, looking at his daughter. "Grandma and Grandpa are really excited to see you and so is your Aunt Jade," he said and looked at Nora one last time.

"I'm really sorry, E," she shook her head.

He nodded and walked away. Nora sighed as she left the hospital.

Sophia was finally on break and she saw Ryan walk into the kitchen.

"Hey," she said, walking over to him but he ignored her. "Are you busy right now?"

"Uh, yeah, a little, I'm trying to run this place but it's kind of hard when my staff is lying on their asses all day!" He said and she gave him a look.

"What the hell is wrong with you?" She asked and he looked at her. "Did I do something wrong last night?"

"No," he shook his head and he sighed. "Look, it's not that, it's just," she looked at him, waiting. "Gia broke up with me last night," he confessed and she raised her eyebrows. "She said it was because of the 'distance' but I just think she met someone else and…"

"Oh, Ryan," she sighed and pulled him into a hug. They stood there for a few seconds and Ryan rested his head on Sophia's shoulder, pulling her even closer if that was possible. She sighed and held him, wondering how she was going to make him feel better about this.