Back to me and Jimmy....

I started to move a little. I was awake.

"Thank God you're okay. I'm sorry I let it happen."

"Jimmy Lee Doherty, tell me I didn't hear you say that it was your fault."

"but it was."

"No. I'm the one who was throwing a fit."

"I, I, I, love you."

"I love you too Jim."

He kissed my forehead again.

"Send Tommy in."

"Okay. Tommy, she wants to see you."

"Hi Tommy."

"Hey Jules."

I ended up talking to all of the guys. I went to the firehouse the next day. the guys and I were just talking when we heard someone coming up the stairs. We all turned to see who it was but I was the only one who had any clue. The guy was in Navy uniform. It was my ex-fiance' John.

"Julie, can we talk?"

"Let me think, no! Why don't you go talk to Lori?"

"Lori and I divorced."

"Lucky Lori. She finally saw what I did. Fellas, this is captain John Beddintin of the US Navy or known as my ex-fiance."

"Julie, I still love you."

"I got over that, a long time ago."

"Who's the new prick?"

"He's not a prick. he's a great guy."

"I'm right here."

Jimmy pushed John on the shoulders.

"Jimmy, don't."

"He can't treat you this way, Jules."

John pushed back. Jimmy punched him.

"Stop it! We're not two years old anymore."

I ran out, got in my car, and drove. I went home, packed a quick bag, grabbed some stuff, and went back to the firehouse. I went upstairs.

"Just wanted to say that I'll be gone for two weeks vacation time."

I left for the airport. While I was waiting for my flight, my cell got a text message from Jimmy. All of the guys were watching us from afar.

JimmyD: Where are u, Jules?"

JulesB:At the airport

JimmyD: So am I

JulesB: Where?

Jimmy said out loud,

"Behind you."

I turned around. There was Jimmy in his Fire pants and Navy blue FDNY t-shirt. My eyes were full of tears. I walked up to him.

"I couldn't let you go, Jules."

I hugged him.

"I couldn't let you go Jules."

I hugged him.

"I didn't want to go, either."