Chapter 49

"Thank goodness you're here," Jen opened the door, hugging Nate and Quinn. Jake pushed past her into the apartment.

"Where is she?" he wanted to know.

Normally, Jen would give him some grief for ignoring her and pushing into her apartment, but she knew he was worried about Sam. Jen would think about just how worried he was later.

Now she led him into her bedroom where Sam was sleeping, still under sedation.

Jake looked at her as she lay there. She looked so small and so vulnerable.

Oh baby.

He went to her and sat on the bed next to her.

"Sam," he murmured to her, his hand shaking her shoulder.

Jake saw her eyelids flutter.

"Sam," he bent down closer to her and Jen had her answer. Jake loved Sam. There was no doubt about it. Jen was surprised. Then she surprised herself by leaving them alone.

Jake felt Jen leave the room and took Sam into his arms, scooting back until his back leaned against the wall. Sam leaned into him as he held her.

"Sam, wake up baby," Jake murmured to her.

"Bryan?" Sam's words were slurred.

Jake's heart broke for her.

"No baby, it's Jake," Jake told her.

"Jake?" her eyes opened and she looked up at him.

"Hi," Jake smiled down at her.

"Where am I?" Sam asked, starting to lift her head from his chest.

Jake put his hand against her head, keeping her head down.

"You're at Jen's," Jake informed her. "What do you remember?"

Sam shook her head and groaned.

"Do you feel up to going home?" Jake asked.

"Home?" Sam whispered.

"Three Ponies," Jake clarified for her.

"Bryan," Sam said.

"Shhh," Jake urged her. "We'll talk about Bryan once we get home, okay? Right now, you and your baby are more important."

Sam nodded vaguely.

"Okay, you rest and I'll come get you when we're ready all right?" Jake asked.

Sam nodded again and Jake could feel her starting to slip away again. He eased himself away from her and tucked her back into bed before going out of the room.

"How is she?" Quinn asked.

"She okay?" Nate asked at the same time.

Jake was touched at how concerned both of his brothers were about Sam.

"She fell back asleep," Jake told them. "I want to get her home."

Both of his brothers nodded.

"Can you drive the Yukon?" Nate asked.

"No," Jake shook his head. "I'd appreciate it if you drove us. I'll stay in the backseat with her."

"Sounds good," Nate said. Jen went and got the Yukon's keys and handed them to Nate.

"Thanks Jen," Jake turned to Sam's friend.

"Just take care of her Jake," Jen responded and Jake knew that Jen understood how he felt about her. It reminded him of what he had told Bryan when he realized how much Bryan had loved Sam.

"I will," Jake promised and for the first time in their lives, Jen and Jake actually liked each other.