Cade POV
Drift texted me that Jayce wants to go home to her dimension. He knows it's a terrible idea but also sure Jayce will fight him when he tries to bring her back to the base. I wasn't exactly sure what to tell him. Bad idea to force her and the situation is causing her problems. It's typically best to take someone away from the situation. Still, Jayce is in a terrible position, a danger to herself no matter where she is. It's easier to keep her safe at the base. Then there's Jamie and J.R. to think about. Talking about what to do is better done with a phone call.
"How long do you think Jamie will be ok with you not here?" I asked.
"I don't know, she's exhausted, and Crosshairs is with her. It's hard to say in her current state of mind."
This wasn't a helpful answer.
"Well, one of the three girls will end up upset."
"What's the problem?" I hear Crosshairs say. I didn't know Bee or Hound got him.
"You talk to him. I honestly don't know what to tell him," I say, handing Crosshairs my phone.

Crosshairs POV
We knew Jayce was depressed, but I didn't think she'd want to go back to her dimension.
"Cade's right, this could be a disaster...but you can get back fast. Jamie's distraught mood will be better to handle than Jayce's. We have to focus on keeping her safe first."
I know Drift hated I said let his girl be distraught, but he knows I'm right, we have to keep Jayce safe. I know how to handle Jamie. The other problem is that it's too cold to let Jayce camp out, and I don't think she has a capsule of supplies. Though the plan is to wait until she falls asleep, she'll either be furious at us for bringing her back or not be bothered that we brought her back. I'd contact him if he needed to come back then we'll deal with Jayce.
"Jamie is exhausted, so hopefully she won't be a problem," Drift says before hanging up. I knew he was worried about her, but Jayce went with Drift instead of coming to me before I entered Jamie's room. She wanted him. Though I doubt she'd be bothered if I had Drift come back, It's not an issue right now. I hand Cade his phone and tell him the plan before going upstairs. I looked in Jamie's room. Bee was lying with Jamie, and she was quiet. I stayed in the hallway, though. Things just got a lot worse.

Bumblebee POV
Even though I've known Jamie for twelve years now, I still can't get used to watching her be upset. Who can get used to a friend's emotional struggle no matter how long they've known them? Though I think I'm Jamie's third choice for comfort, I don't mind. What I didn't expect was that she'd want to lay close to me. I thought I'd be on the other side of the bed or even sitting at the desk. Her eyes were red from crying. I can't believe the shit day she's having, and her mom blamed her. Things weren't always like this with Jamie and her family. Jamie has become more vocal, although still not a lot. Enough to make her family mad that she's talking about her opinions on things. More interested in important things going on in the country or even in her life, minus the adventure, not even talking about how she's feeling is allowed. Then they get pissed at her for not talking to them. It's like they've turned into a family who expects Jamie only to talk when spoken to, and there's a correct way to respond. She can easily leave, stay with other friends or us, but she won't. Even when she felt they couldn't wait to get rid of Buddy. All this is taking a toll on her now delayed grieving seems to have passed, and she's depressed over his passing.
I heard the door open and close, crap. I rushed after Jamie, who didn't go far but only because Crosshairs was right there.

"... They'll be back." Crosshairs says, "come on; let's go see if there are any deserts from today left," he suggests, takes her hand and leads her downstairs. Curious if she'll eat any of the deserts her dad made. I found J.R. in her room, playing a computer game. Hound wasn't with her, which now seemed odd. That's depressing that I'm concerned no one is with her. I can't believe how much this has affected us. I went into the room and sat at the edge of the bed. J.R. Joined me on the bed soon after I sat down.
"We're screwed...this is getting scarier." That's all she could say before she started crying.
"No, It will be ok," I said as I hugged her. This wasn't a lie, J.R. has to know that one of us is always with Jamie and Jayce.
"Jayce took off again."
"No, she went with Drift. She's ok," I don't know what Jayce's mental state is, but Drift can handle it. What concerns me is if J.R. didn't want to talk to any of us. She waited until someone came into her room.

Crosshairs POV
Jamie's dad made a lot of deserts. She got two chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and a big glass of milk.
"So what, cause Drift isn't here, you will eat as much dessert as possible?" I joked.
"No," she laughed. I got myself a cookie, "you can't just have one."
"We'll take some back to the base with us. The others will want some."
We headed back twenty minutes later with a bag full of cookies and brownies. I couldn't take the pies, though. Jamie was in a good mood and wanted to watch T.V. in the main area. Cade and Hound joined us, eating the dessert I brought. Bumblebee and J.R. joined us ten minutes later.
Jamie's happy now, and you're not here to see how happy she is, Jayce.
I was trying not to worry about what kind of mental state Drift is dealing with right now.

Drift POV
We've been at the lake for two hours, but Jayce still doesn't want to go back to the base. Though we've just been sitting in my alt mode, she's that depressed that she's not even bored. Crosshairs sent me a text saying we're missing out on really good cookies and brownies. Not even dessert will get Jayce to want to go back. I wonder if she's like Jamie and will fall asleep during a car ride? I might have to try that. I know she did once before, but she was in distress, and all the crying makes her tired. I'm so tired of this, and I want to take their pain away. I know the others also want to. It's bad enough we watch Jamie struggle mentally. No matter how hard we help her, those wounds won't heal.
"You can go back," Jayce says. Crap, she knows how worried I am about Jamie.
"No, Crosshairs is with her. I'm not leaving you alone," she hugs me and starts crying again, "It's ok, Jayce. You're not keeping me away from her. You should know by now how we plan for situations like this. Crosshairs will contact me if we need to go back."
"No, I'm not going back," Jayce sobbed. I toughened my grip a little, expecting her to break free and runoff, but she tightened her grip on me. My phone was vibrating ten minutes later. A text from J.R. meant for Jayce, but she knows Jayce would ignore her phone vibrating. Does Crosshairs know what she typed and sent, or is he shocked that she broke out crying after sending this? There's no way she's not crying.

Jayce, I need you to come back. I'm scared every time you leave that you won't come back. You've only left twice, but it's scary. I need you, Jamie needs you. Don't break up the team.

I know that wasn't all J.R. was thinking, but she knew to be careful about what she says in Jayce's mental state.

Jayce finally fell asleep at ten, four and a half hours later. I drove back to the base and put Jayce to bed. The other two were already asleep.
"Jamie did ok," Crosshairs says before I could even ask, "She wanted you, but-."
"Don't tell me you lied?'
"I said Jayce wanted to go out, and you took her. Not a lie at all. You told me she wanted to go with you to the lake."
"Did you know J.R. sent me a text meant for Jayce?"
"Yes," Crosshairs sighed. "I didn't know until I saw tears rolling down her face. I read the message before I could say anything; she hugged me and started crying."
"I've noticed Jayce and J.R. are trying to do what they can to avoid crying. They're tired of this. Jayce told me she wants to go home to her dimension."
"No way it's just to get away from this situation, shit. She's made that decision."
"I don't think it's the current situation influencing her decision anymore."
"She remembered the day Jadin betrayed them happened. December fifth, now she's hit with the memories, which had to have brought back memories from the nightmare situation. How the hell Jamie and J.R. aren't more of a wreck this month is beyond me."
"More likely other things are occupying their minds. We just remembered that horrible day happened December fifth."
"Only good thing now is J.R.'s unusual passing out five days ago isn't a sign of something serious."
"But we have to watch them, or they'd kill themselves. Watching the three girls cry and Jayce's complex mental state is hard enough, but to think one of them or even all three..." I stopped myself and headed downstairs.

Crosshairs POV
I know, Drift, and It's getting harder not to get upset thinking about what could have happened if we weren't here and how we could end up watching our three friends kill themselves. I know it's harder for you.