Chapter 9
The door open and Jesse came tearing into the room. His eyes widen when he saw what was happening then his eyes narrowed in hatred at the man that Steve still held on the floor. Behind came the police officer that had been outside the door.
"I'm sorry Steve," The man said. "I was only gone for a second;" He handed his cuffs to Steve who then put them on the prisoner. Steve would have given the uniform police officer a piece of his mind, but he could hear Rachel's frightened whimpers from the bed.
"We need to know what is in that needle," With that he turned back to his wife, he could deal with the officer later. The man nodded and dragged the man out of the room. Jesse was trying to get Rachel calmed back down. Steve turned back to the bed and moved closer to her.
"It's okay," He told her softly, stroking her hair back. "He's gone;" She started to calm down. "Can't we take those damn things off yet?" He hissed gesturing to the restraints still on her arms.
"Not yet Steve," Jesse said to him. "They're there as much for her own protection,"
The door opened again and Mark came rushing in.
"Is she okay?" He asked. Jesse nodded. " He didn't give her more did he,"
"No," Steve said. "He was struggling to give it to her when I woke up," Mark sighed with relief. Amanda and Jack came into the room at that point, which did surprise Steve, a little.
"We were in the doctor's lounge asleep;" Jack answered the silent question.
"Kids are at mums," Amanda told him. Rachel settled fairly quickly and was soon asleep again.
"She's settling faster now." Jesse stated. Looking at the sleeping woman.
"Drugs are about out of her system," Jack said. Jesse came forward and put a hand on Steve's shoulder.
"We should be able to take of the restraints in the morning," He reassured him. Steve nodded.
"Thanks Jess," He said. Mark looked at the now sleeping woman and gave a soft smile.
"Lets all try and get some sleep," He said. "Tomorrow looks to be another long day,"
Rachel tried to open her eyes but the bright sun light in the room forced her to close them again. She tried to move her arms but couldn't, she fought down the wave of panic that ran through her system. Her mind felt clear, despite the headache she had. Once again she tried to open her eyes and gasped as the pain the light caused ran through her brain. A shadow suddenly appeared at her side, she winced as she tried to focus on it.
"Hang on," A familial voice said and the room darkened slightly and then the figure came back to the bed. "Better?" She nodded and was able to focus on the figure.
"Steve," She gasped, as she recognised the figure. She felt his hands on her face and his lips brushing over hers and then he rested his forehead against hers and also could feel his tears mingle with hers. She wanted to bring up her arms and wrap them around him but couldn't. Steve noticed the movement.
"Jesse has got three second to get in here and take those damn things off," He grated, "Or I will,"
"Oh no you won't," Another voice said as it was walking in the door. Rachel recognised Jesse as he got closer to the bed. There was a smile of relief on his tired features. "How you feeling?" Rachel gave a wane smile.
"Like I've got the biggest hangover in history," She said softly. Jesse gave a small smile.
"I'm not surprised," He said. "I think it will be safe enough to take the restraint off now," Rachel's eyes began to focus on details now and she noticed the black eye the younger doctor had.
"Who did that?" She asked. Jesse looked at her.
"You don't remember?" He asked slightly concerned. Rachel sat and thought for a moment. Odd moments came back in flash back.
"Oh Jesse I'm so sorry," Jesse grinned at her.
"Don't worry about it, it wasn't as if you where yourself," When he had removed the restraints he looked at the dressings around her wrists. "I'll get something for the headache and some fresh dressings," As he turned to leave the room he turned back and said in a voice thick with emotion. "It's good to have you back," After he had left she looked at Steve.
"How long was I gone for?" She asked him. Steve's eyes clouded and he took hold of her hand.
"Nearly four days," He told her. She looked at him shocked. She tried to force herself to remember but it only caused the headache to feel worse. "Don't," Steve told her." Right now resting is the priority,"
"And I'll second that," They looked towards the door and saw Mark standing there, he came forward and kissed Rachel on the forehead. "How you feeling?"
"As I told Jesse like I've got the worse hangover in the history of the world, but he said he'd get me something," Mark nodded.
"You'll also need something to eat,"
Jesse re-entered the room carrying a tray with new dressings including a needle containing a painkiller. When he picked up the needle Rachel looked at it fear on her face.
"Its okay honey," Mark told her concern on his face.
"I know," She said," it's just!" She couldn't put what she felt into words.
"It'll take some time," He told her. Rachel forced herself to relax in the bed while Jesse sorted out her wrists and injected the painkiller into the IV. It didn't take long for her feel sleepy, but she was reluctant to give in and go to sleep.
"Go to sleep Rach," Steve told her softly. "One of us will be here all the time," She gave a soft smile and her eyes finally closed, Steve leaned forward and kissed her on the cheek. Steve looked back at his father and noted a look he thought he knew.
"Steve we have to talk," He said. Steve looked down at Rachel and was reluctant to leave her.
"Its okay Steve," Jesse said. "I'm off duty now I'll sit with her until you get back,"
"Thanks Jesse," He went up to his dad and they both left the room.
