NOTE: So around the time that all this was happening in real life, the end song I selected for the end played on my computer, and I instantly knew that this song needed to be the anthem of what's going on. It is such a powerful and beautiful song, and though written over 15 years ago, is SOOOO relevant to today. If you listen to it, be prepared to cry!
Also, I don't know anybody who has the virus, so I don't know what the visiting procedure is, but I assume it's no one, but I needed something, so I created it myself.
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After they visited Kita, they went back to the bullpen to finish up some paperwork, then went home. Jack came along with Sue, since Carla was going to make her famous lasagna for dinner.
"Mom, we're here for your wonderfu-" Sue called out as they walked into the house, but abruptly stopped. She didn't smell anything cooking, and most of the lights in the house were off. Sunny bounded up to her from the dark living room. "Mom?"
They both walked into the dark kitchen to find a note on the counter. It said;
"I had to visit a friend. Don't know when I will be back, but I'll call you tonight."
Sue looked at Jack, and he shrugged. "Looks like we get to make our own dinner." He said and signed.
Sue smiled. "I guess you're right." She then proceeded to take some things out of the fridge. "How about we make our own lasagna?"
Jack smiled widely. "I think that's a great idea."
Later that evening, as they were just finishing up their dinner, Sue's phone rang.
"Mom? Where are you?"
"Don't worry, honey, I'll be back home soon." The interpreter signed for Carla.
"But where are you?" Sue prodded.
"I-I'm just going to visit a sick friend. I just got off the plane, and trying to find my way out of here. How about I call you tomorrow?"
"Alright," Sue replied, wishing her Mom would give her a bit more information.
"Talk to you later, honey."
"Bye, Mom." Sue hung up, then worriedly looked at Jack.
"It'll be alright." Jack replied.
Sue slightly smiled. "I hope so."
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"What do you mean I can't see him?!" Carla yelled at the nurse.
"You can sit here, and wait for the doctor if you'd like, but I can't let you in the room." The nurse replied, then left.
"Harrumph." Carla replied to herself, crossing her arms. "I will get in there one way or another."
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The next few days were pretty quiet. Until Friday.
Sue looked up from her desk and saw people rushing across the room, to the TV. "What's going on?" she asked as one of the people passed by.
"The governor's going to be on TV in a minute." She said, then quickly walked to the TV set at the other end of the room.
Sue quickly got up, and tried to find Jack in the mob of people. She squeezed through the crowd until she found him. Once she did, he put his arm around her, and made sure she had a good view of the TV. They all watched a random TV show, going along its' normal business, then it cut to the governor.
"Good afternoon." The governor said, and the interpreter next to him signed. "I am here to inform you that we are now in a shelter in place order until at least the end of the month. You are free to go to doctors, and to get medication and food, but all social events are cancelled. I hope you all will stay healthy and safe."
The pair worriedly looked at each other. Someone shut off the TV. He was just rambling on about details about the order. Everyone needed silence to process the information.
"Everyone, please." Peter said somberly, walking into the room. Everyone turned towards him. "We are not shutting down the FBI, but we are taking precautions. Starting Monday, We all will be working from home, only going undercover if we have to. Arrests will proceed as usual, but please, try to keep the social distancing laws. I know it will be hard, but please try. This is something new for all of us, but I believe we can get through this, just like we've done many times before." He said to everyone. Just as he was about to leave, he added one more thing. "Please, stay safe, and positive!" With that, Peter left the room.
Sue looked at Jack, tears in her eyes.
"It'll be OK." Jack said, but he didn't believe his own words.
"There's only one thing we can do." Sue replied, trying to dry her tears. "Pray."
?-? LISTEN TO: God Don't Give Up On Us by Jessica Andrews
Carla finally got her way. "Hey," she said, a tear in her eye.
Bob's eyes fluttered open. "Carla?"
She nodded. "How are you doing?"
He weakly laughed, which made him cough. "Probably a lot better than you, what's with the spacesuit?"
Carla laughed a little. "It's the only way they'd let me in. They only have a few of these, and the moment I take it off, I have to be put on a long list to get it again. So I've decided not to take it off." She determinedly replied. "Not even to go to the bathroom.
Bob laughed. "Thank you for coming."
Carla smiled, sitting down in a nearby chair. "Of course. I wouldn't want you to face this alone."
"You're going to stay the whole time?"
"That and probably two weeks extra. The hospital won't let me out of their sight after I come in here with you."
Bob smiled. "I appreciate you risking your life for me."
"It's a life worth risking." She smiled, though a tear ran down her face.
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"Jack, I'm scared to be in my house alone. My Mom will be gone for a while, and I don't want to stay there alone, especially being isolated from everyone." Sue said as they were leaving the building, all their belongings and things they would need to work from home.
"You're not alone, you have Sunny the Amazing Guard Dog!" Jack replied, trying to make her smile. It worked a little. "How about I stay with you? Would that help?"
Sue smiled a bit more. "Yes, I do think that would. You could stay in the spare bedroom, and I think Sunny would like that a lot."
Jack smiled. "Alright, I'll just go and pick up some things I need, and meet you."
Sue nodded, smiling a bit more. "And I'll start on dinner."
"Now I really like the idea." Jack replied, walking backwards towards his car, Sue walking towards hers.
Sue laughed as she put the stuff in her trunk, directed Sunny into the backseat, and got in the front seat. She was already planning a meal in her mind.
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Sue was happily making dinner when she saw the doorbell rang. She happily, almost skipped to the door. "Hi!" she exclaimed as she opened the door to find Jack and a suitcase.
"Hey."
"Dinner's almost ready."
"Great, I'm starved." He replied, setting his stuff down.
"You can just take your stuff upstairs, and then come down." She replied, turning to go back into the kitchen.
"Alright, I-" Jack replied, then looked up. She was already back into the kitchen. He chuckled. "I think I'll have to try really hard to get used to that."
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It was after dinner, and Sue and Jack were sitting on the couch.
"It'll be alright, right?" She asked.
Jack thought about the question. He then slowly nodded. "Yes, I do think it will. It's not going to be tomorrow, but I believe one day, it will, we just need to do what you said earlier."
"Which was what?" Sue asked, forgetting what she said.
"Pray."
Sue nodded, settling into leaning next to him. "Yes, that is what we all need. Prayer and peace."
"And hopefully that will be soon." Jack whispered to himself.
"I hope so too." She replied, comfortably settling into the love of her life's shoulder.
THE END