A Leap of Faith

Jay drifted in and out of sleep. Cuddy was right there next to him her body leaned on the edge of the bed. James woke up.

Hey, Cuddy, you've been here all night go home and get some rest. Jay suggested.

I am not leaving you. She replied earnestly.

Very well. He agreed.

THE NEXT MORNING.

James woke up, with the memories of the night before and his mind raced. His first thought was Grace. Cuddy was still next to him. He rubbed her shoulder. She quickly woke up with a half-smile on her face.

"good morning Jay.

Morning, he replied.

How's Grace? He asked.

She mad it through the night, and things are looking better, shes been stable for a few hours. Her family is here, and so is her boyfriend. Cuddy explained.

Oh okay, well that's good to hear. He smiled.

How are you feeling? She asked him.

I am better, very sore, but better.

You are going to be discharged later today. Cuddy smiled.

Awesome. Cant wait to get back to your place. What's for dinner tonight? He joked.

I don't know, I thought we could order out. She laughed.

Sounds good to me. He agreed.

Later that day he was discharged, but made his way to the ICU to check on Grace. She looked as if she were sleeping. All the monitors and machines was enough to make your head spin.

Chase was there making his rounds.

Hey man. How are you? He asked.

I'm okay, really sore, and tired. Cuddy and I are going back to her place and we're going to order out. He replied.

Sounds good, mate.

They both left the ICU and headed to the lounge. Chase hugged his brother, and it was a long meaningful hug.

I'm so glad your okay, I was worried. He admitted.

Jay smiled and rubbed his tummy.

We're okay Chase. We will be fine, a few months and this will all be over, and I cannot wait. He chuckled.

Me too. He replied with a smile.

I will see you guys soon. Jay said as he headed to Cuddy's office.

AT CUDDY'S HOUSE

Both Cuddy and Jay were eating Chinese take out and playing scrabble, Cuddy was kicking Jay's ass.

Wow, you are way too good at this game. He said honestly.

Well practice makes perfect. She smirked.

Jay was really enjoying his time with Lisa, it felt good to be with something like her. Jay kept trying to keep things innocent, but inside him stirred a feeling that he had never had for anyone before, not ever. And this feeling scared him, as much as he enjoyed it, it was not as innocent as he liked to think.

Jay looked at the time. It was 930pm and he was getting tired.

I think I'm going to go to bed. He said with a yawn.

Okay, sounds good, me too. She replied starting to clean the scrabble board.

No leave it. Said Jay. I want to come back and finish tomorrow. He smirked and flashed his crystal eyes at Cuddy.

Okay. She agreed and they both went their separate ways to bed.

A week or so flew by and Grace was out of the ICU and getting stronger every day. Jay 's belly had really popped and concealing it was going to be impossible soon. He was trying to finish all of his clinical work early so he could get started with his online classes and resume clinical in the fall. He and Cuddy have been spending a lot of time with eachother, and even Cameron was beginning to take notice.

Hey James. How are you feeling. You look great, and huge I might add. She said softly.

I was going to say the same for you, only minus the huge part. James softly replied.

The babies are moving like little monkeys inside me.

She smiled. How are things with Dr. Cuddy? She asked

Uhm good, she is a great cook. Was all he could say and he tried not to make a big deal about it.

Uh huh, I see. Cam said slowly.

James cell phone rang,

Perfect timing, he thought. It was Lisa. He smiled. I've got to run, see you later Cam.

CUDDY'S OFFICE

You rang. Jay said as he quietly walked through the door.

I did, so what are the plans for the night? She asked

Uhm, I hadn't thought that far ahead yet, but movie night? Was the first thing that popped into his head. Oh and I have been craving froyo, so I definitely need some of that. He said with a laugh.

Sounds good to me. She smiled back. I will see you at the house later.

She walked over to him and touched his belly. How they doing?

Good, driving me nuts. He replied.

Good. She joked.

Jay left her office with a warm fuzzy feeling. Maybe she feels the same way for me he thought. He thought again, and shrugged it off.

The night was here and Jay had everything ready for the time Cuddy came home. He cleaned the kitchen, picked up the froyo and had it on the coffee table ready for when she came through the door.

Hey you, she smiled. She walked into the kitchen, and was amazed.

You cleaned? She said with a wide smile.

Well you do so much for me I wanted to help. He said shyly.

Thank you, I really appreciate it, and you got me my favorite froyo, blackberry chip. Thank you. She hugged him.

The movie was long, and they both ended up dozing off half way through. The babies woke up James.

It was a hard kick in the ribs.

Oww, he said rubbing his left side. That was enough to wake Lisa up.

You okay? She said sitting up.

Yeah, fine, just a good ole kick up in the ribs. Here give me your hand.

She moved closer as he took her hand into his and put it on his belly. She felt the baby move.

Wow that is amazing. She smiled happily. Wish I knew how that really felt. She said softly.

Jay noticed the sadness in her voice. Maybe you will someday, you are still young. He urged.

I'm 34, and time is a ticking, I need to find the right person first, then perhaps pursue my biological clock. She replied.

Right, of course. I hope you find someone soon. He said while he squeezed her hand.

She looked over Jay, and a feeling for him stirred within her like nothing she had ever felt for anyone. He was a 21 boy with his whole life ahead of him, and why would he ever bother to like someone like her. If only she knew the thoughts that were running through his mind. Their eyes met, and it was mutual. Jay leaned over, she leaned into him and they embraced in a sweet good night kiss.