When Cassie came to in the nurse's office she was surrounded by a lot of faces and she freaked out. Her father, mother, the nurse, principal, and Tyler. Cassie wanted to throw up. What the hell happened? She remembered being in class and that was about it. Her mom looked like she had been crying. Cassie slowly sat up and put her head between her hands. She felt nauseous.

"Cass, honey, breathe. Your OK," said Jenny wrapping her arms around her.

"What happened?" she asked looking around at the faces.

"You called me and said you were feeling sick," said Jethro looking at her concern and worry written all over his face.

"Oh, I did?" she said confused.

"Jethro," said Jenny worry now turning to fear.

"The ambulance just pulled up," said the nurse stepping into the office.

"Ok, we are going to get you checked out," Jethro grabbing her backpack and jacket off the table.

"What happened? Why do I need a hospital?"

"Sweetheart you collapsed out in the hallway. Your teacher went to check on you after you left the room and you passed out. She managed to catch you before you hit the floor. Good thing she is a trained EMT also,"

"OH no," said Cassie crying.

"Honey, it's going to be OK," said Jenny as the medics looked her over. They got her strapped in and wheeled her out the front doors of school. Everyone was staring. How humiliating was this? That was it Cassie was never going to be able to come back. Her life was over.

"I'm riding with her," said Jenny to Jethro

"I'll meet you there,"

"Dad!" said Cassie in the ambulance

"Yeah baby?"

"Don't leave,"

"I'll be right behind you. It's going to be OK Cassie. I promise," he said kissing her and getting out.

"Alright, let's go!" said the medic to the driver.

The lights flashed and the sirens wailed as they pulled away from the school. Hey they know I'm important thought Cassie as she tried to remain calm. She knew that after everything that she'd been through a health issues was always possible, but the last thing she wanted was to be in the hospital. They wheeled her through and the doctors were waiting for her.

Jethro and Jenny waited for news out in the waiting room. Tony had come as soon as possible. He brought Lindsay with him since she had seen it happen. Jenny and Jethro both thanked her for being there for Cassie.

"I've never had this happen to me before," said Lindsay.

"You said she was acting odd?" said Jethro

"Yeah, like she was nervous about something. She asked to use the bathroom. When she didn't come back I went to go look for her. She collapsed,"

"We are very glad you were there," said Jenny

"She called you Boss?"

"Yeah asked me to come and get her. She said she was sick. I figured she was already in the nurse's office though,"

"Mr. And Mrs. Gibbs," said the doctor

"How's Cassie?"

"She's good. There's no sign of damage to her heart. She's a bit dehydrated, but nothing to be overly concerned about. I would like to monitor her for a few hours just to be safe. I'm thinking it was stress."

"Thank you doctor," said Jethro

"I think that Tony you should go in first. I believe there 's something you two need to discuss," said Jenny

"OK, should I know what it is first?"

"Just go and ask Cassie she'll explain it I'm sure," said Jethro getting smacked by Jen

Tony mad his way into the room. Cassie saw him and the tears started. Tony was so confused. He hated being the bad guy or least this was what it felt like.

"Hi," he said sitting down next to her

"Tony, I'm sorry. Please don't hate me. I didn't mean to ease-drop. I just wanted to tell you in person. I didn't mean what I said. I love you and if you don't want to have me over Friday I totally understand!"

"Whoa hold on a minute. Start over from the beginning," said Tony handing her a tissue.

I was at the apartment and I saw you in the hallway with Lindsay. I heard you talking about movie night with her. I thought you had already made plans without me. That's why I blew up at you."

"Oh Cassie, why didn't you just ask me? I would have told you. I wanted Lindsay to meet you since you'd be there. I wasn't trying to hide anything from you. Is this what has you so upset you passed out at school?"

"That and the fact I told Tyler no and he keeps trying to convince me to change my mind,"

"You want me to talk to him?"

"No I think he is just trying to be nice, but I just don't want to go,"

"OK, well I am really glad you told me about what was going on. Don't suppose Mom and Dad were too happy?"

"No, Dad blew up at me cause of the swearing and going to your place without telling. Mom got mad because I lied and snuck around. I don't want things to change,"

"They won't Cassie. Now when Lindsay walked into the classroom you realized who she was is that why you asked to leave?"

"Yeah, I didn't want to talk to her or be around her. I just got scared. I didn't mean to make everyone worry again about me. I just want to go home,"

"Cassie, we love you, but we also need to know what is going on in order to help you. Next time just talk to me please,"

"OK promise. We still on for Friday?"

"If you get out of here first."

"You can let Mom and Dad know we are OK," she yawned

"OK, I'll go grab em,"

Tony walked out and smiled at everyone letting them know it was OK to enter. Jethro and Jenny went into the room and Tony went to talk to Lindsay.

"Hi, how is she?"

"She's going to be fine just dehydrated and stressed out. They want to keep her for awhile to monitor her heart. She panicked because she recognized you from my apartment. She was there the day I asked you to stop by for movie night. She thought I'd forgotten about her,"

"Poor girl she's been carrying this around the whole time?'

"Yeah, huge misunderstanding. Now she just feels really embarrassed. I'd still like for you to come by Friday night,"

"I'd like that. Maybe we can start over and things won't be so scary for her," said Lindsay.

"I have to get back to work, but I'll walk you to your car,"

Jenny and Jethro were in the room with Cassie. Cassie explained that Tony wasn't angry about what happened. She apologized for scaring her parents. The only other thing was when she called her Dad she wasn't exactly sick.

"What happened today Cassie?" asked Jethro concerned there was more to the story at school.

"Well, I panicked when I saw Lindsay. She's the girl from Tony's apartment. I didn't want to be there so I asked to go to the bathroom. That's when I called you."

"You weren't really sick I take it?'

"I wasn't physically sick. Then she came back in the hall and Tyler was walking towards me and I passed out on the floor. I didn't want to have to face her after what had happened,"

"Next time just tell someone what is going on. Stress isn't good for you Cassie,"

"Can we go home? I just want to go home,"

"Not yet doctors need to make sure the stress and passing out didn't cause any damage. You really scared us today," said Jenny

"I scared myself,"

"Brought you something to keep you busy," said Jethro

"My phone?"

"Nope your homework," he said handing her the books.

"Geez Dad way to suck all the fun out of getting out of school sick,"

"Just trying to help," he said smiling at her.

"Is there anything else you need?"

"Um there is one thing I would like your help with Dad,"

"Oh what's that?"

"Can you get Tyler to back off? He won't stop asking me if I will reconsider going to the dance with him. I thought he understood but he won't give up,"

"I think I can do that. Anything else?"

"Yeah, can you sign something to get me out of all this homework?"