(A/N: Hey everyone! here is another chapter, back to Suze's POV for now. Thank you everyone who has reviewed. I really appreciate it and enjoy reading the reviews! Hope you enjoy!)

Disclaimer: Don't own the Mediator series, I just read them like everyone else and then I write about them on here like everyone else...

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Chapter 9: "Changes"

Wow, what a weird dream. I was in the past, back in Jesse's time. I am glad I am back warm and safe in my...room? Ok. I woke up in my room, but not. I also woke up with Jesse leaning towards my face. I thought it was all a dream, until I realized this was my room back in 1850. I wasn't dreaming. My head hurt really bad and there isn't any Advil I could just plop in my mouth to make it better. I looked up at Jesse and he had a shocked expression on his face. I was wondering what was up with him 'til it dawned on me; he has no clue who I am. Great, Suze, just freak the guy out by saying his name and he has never even met you, yet.

I scooted back towards the headboard of the bed. How was I going to explain myself? I didn't intend on actually meeting Jesse. I just wanted to prevent him from dying and then leave. Is that too much to ask? Apparently so, since here I am face to face with him and I can't think of anything to say. I looked toward the window and noticed it was still daylight. Ok good, there is still time. Jesse broke the awkward silence.

"Um.. are you feeling better? You did hit your head pretty hard. I didn't mean to knock you over, but it was the only way to move you from getting hit by the horses. Bye the way, What is your name, querida? And how did you know mine?" I knew that was coming. Great now I have to think up another lie to tell Jesse. Wait, did he just call me querida. He doesn't even know me and he calls me that. Is that a sign or does he just call all the girls he rescues that. Whatever, I have to think up a story and fast. So this is what I said.

"Thank you very much for saving my life. I am Susannah Simon and I was sent as a messenger from Maria to tell a Hector or Jesse de Silvia that the wedding is off." Ok I know, it was stupid and he probably wouldn't believe me, but that was all I could think of. I looked up into his eyes for a reaction. His look of concern turned to a look of happiness. He grabbed me into a hug. I was shocked, but glad to be back in Jesse's arms.

"Thank you. I am so happy she agrees with me. I was so worried she would take it that I was offending her." He didn't know how right he actually was.

Jesse pulled back very slowly. Our faces were so close.

"I know this might seem a little strange, but have we met? I feel like somehow I know you. I am sorry, you must find me somewhat impolite for asking." I could feel his breath. Well this is new, Jesse breathing, that kind of shocked me on its own. He stood up quickly, grabbed the cloth and placed it on my head. I smiled up at him. My right ankle was strangely very itchy. I leaned forward to itch it and found out why. It was all bloody and cut. Worst of all, it totally ruined the dress! Ok like I said before, it was a really nice dress. Jesse took one look at my foot, "Dios, I am so sorry. Don't move we need to clean your wound." He grabbed another wet cloth and started to clean up my ankle. I thought this would be a good time to ask him about his life and family. Hey I was curious. We talked for awhile. I learned a lot about Jesse and his life before he died. He talked about his parents, his sisters, and working on their ranch. I told him about my life leaving out that I was from the future, of course, but I told him the basics. I realized it was getting late and I had to get Jesse out of there before Diego shows up.

"Oh, it is getting late. I really should be on my way back..."

"Not in this condition and it is too late for you to be out alone."

"I really need to leave." I started to get off the bed. My head and ankle was sore, but I could manage. Jesse thought otherwise. I stood up and wobbled a little. Jesse came over and put an arm around my waist to steady me.

"Well, if you must leave, I will escort you back to Maria's. You can ride on my horse." Maria's? Oh yeah I am supposedly a friend or whatever. Oh well..

"You really don't have to.."

"Yes and I want to." He looked into my eyes. I could feel my heart beat faster. He reached for the door, his gaze not leaving my own, and opened it. I looked out in the hall and suddenly my heart stopped.

"Well, well, well, what have we here?" There stood Paul, and behind him stood Jesse, well his ghost. He wasn't moving at all. His expression was blank, but his eyes were looking right at me. The other Jesse was still holding me tightly around my waist. I looked up at his face. He was as surprised as I was and it wasn't because of Paul. He was staring directly at, well, himself.

Wait, hold on, what?!

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(A/N: OOOOOHHHHH what will happen next...I know, I know another cliffhanger, but I will try to update soon. Hoped you liked this chapter, please review! Bye4 now)