One Last Cry

By: 4Christ247

Disclaimer: All of the characters in this story belong to whoever owns "Mutant X."

Spoilers: The aftermath of that heartbreaking, life changing e-mail that Lexa had sent to Jesse a year ago.(Be sure to read "Two Broken Hearts first or it wont make sense)

Note: Ok here it is, part two of that oh-so sad story, "Two Broken Hearts." When I wrote that story, but after much thought, I decided to continue that sad love story. And it only took two songs for this story to be made (I'll let you know when the song comes up). Make sure you got some Kleenex near by. Enjoy.

"One last cry before I leave it all behind, I've gotta put you out of my mind this time, stop living a lie, I guess I'm down to my last cry," –Brian McKnight's 'One Last Cry'

It had been about a year since Lexa had sent Jesse the e-mail, which changed both of their lives forever. Lexa was hard at work with her new job, the Dominion had assigned to her, in a different town, surrounded by faces she did not know. She always tried to keep herself busy with trying to forget Jesse. And with in a few months, a part of her had. She forgot how she would get lost in his deep blue eyes. How her heart would melt every time he would smile. She forgot everything about him. Her mind forgot about Jesse Kilmartian. But for Jesse, it wasn't as easy. . .

(FLASHBACK)

After that night in the ally, Jesse had wondered around the dark streets until he found a different bar. And there he would try to drink away the pain. But the alcohol was never strong enough. He was hurting, everyone who saw him knew. After hours in the bar, Jesse went back onto the cold dark streets feeling like shit. Not even the cool fresh air felt good.

'Now I am alone' Jesse thought, 'why is life still moving while I'm stuck n the past? God…' He started to pray, 'will there be a time when I will fall in love again? Or am I just meant to walk these streets alone? Will I feel something else, besides pain and sorrow?' Jesse was brought out of his thoughts when he saw a filmier blonde walking his way. It was Shalimar.

"Jesse, can we talk?"

"Shal, I just want to be alone right now. I don't want to talk, or go back to Sanctuary or so anything. So please just leave-"

"All I ask is that you listen to me for a few minutes. Then I'll leave you alone, ok?" When she did not get a response, she took the opportunity to talk. "We drink to forget-"

"Shal, I really don't need to hear one of-"

"Just shut up and listen for a sec. . .We all drink to forget, some of us more than most, when we have our days where nothing goes as planed. It feels that all you can do is cry, but it seems not a soul in the world can understand. I'm here to tell you that you can make it through, even when the pain keeps holding on. But what matters most is never ever lose faith, 'cause it's going to be alright. So go on and cry out loud, because someone's listening."

Jesse just stood there, taking in her words. He had forgotten the bond he shared with Shalimar, forgotten about the family that cares about him. He was so wrapped up in emotion-caught up in sorrow that he forgot about those who still love him. Fight then the repressed tears came flowing down. Shalimar pulled him close to her, letting him cry.

(END OF FLASHBACK)

A/N: I know its a short one, but better than nothing, right? Please tell me what you think, and PLEASE REVIEW! Save my sanity!