Jack's Confession – Part 5

Two hours later Tru was still sitting in the waiting area on the surgical ward. Her face was tear stained and she felt drained. She sat by the window staring out into the night sky which had opened up when she arrived there. It was raining hard now and she could hear the thunder. With each crash she heard she felt her heart break more and more. Finally a doctor came down the hallway toward her. She sat up straight as he stopped to talk with the nurse who pointed her direction.

"What news do you have doctor?"

The doctor sat down across from Tru. "Miss Davies, I'm afraid that Mr. Harper did not make it. The extent of the damage he sustained from the stab wound caused serious internal bleeding. I'm very sorry for your loss."

Tru sat there in shock; Jack was dead? She started to cry and became a bit hysterical. The doctor put his arms around her to comfort her. "Is there anyone you would like us to call for you?" he asked once she had calmed down.

"No thank you, I'll make the call. Can I see him doctor… please?"

"Of course you can. Come with me."

The doctor led Tru down the hall into the room where Jack was now. He had been closed up, cleaned and covered with a sheet before she was brought in. The doctor left her alone with him so she could say goodbye in private. Tru walked over to him slowly and when she reached him she touched his face and kissed his lips hoping beyond hope that he would not be dead but merely pretending.

"Why did you have to leave me, we just found each other?" she asked as she sobbed. "I know he did this to you and I promise you that he won't go unpunished."

She kissed him once more and said goodbye. She turned to walk out not expecting him to turn to her and ask for her help. She stopped just short of the door, "Tru" she heard behind her. She turned to face Jack, "Yes Jack?" she said.

"Tru, help me."

She took in a breath as she felt her day rewind.

Tru's eyes shot open and next to her she felt Jack, his arm was wrapped around her protectively. She turned around in his arms and woke him with a passionate kiss. He responded in kind.

"Well that was well worth waking up to. Was it that good?" he said grinning.

"That good and more Jack. Do you remember yesterday?" She asked looking into his blue eyes.

"Yesterday is kind of a blur after last night; I remember that quite vividly" he said giving her another kiss.

"Jack, it's a rewind day, don't you know that?"

"No, I wonder why? Are you sure? Because, I should know."

'Maybe he doesn't know because he's the one who died' she thought.

"Earth to Tru, you going to share?"

Tru sat up and prepared to tell Jack the bad news.

"Maybe you don't know that it's a rewind day because you were the victim."

"What was that?" he said with shock.

"You were the one who asked for my help Jack. I don't know how, but I think my father found out about this and had you killed to keep you away from me."

"So what do we do?"

"We lay low until today is over and we figure out how to release you from his grip. There's got to be a way to do that."

"Well I like the part about laying low, but Tru; I am supposed to meet with your father this morning. He believes that I am playing you, trying to weaken your resolve. If I don't show up then he will know that something is up."

"He knows you are here?"

"Yes, he doesn't know that we spent the night together though, just that I was coming here last night to taunt and discourage you."

"Oh really!" she exclaimed with a hint of anger in her voice. Tru stood up and walked into the living room; Jack followed after her.

"Tru, I admit that was my intent last night when I came here, but I didn't expect this to happen. I'm very happy it did, I wouldn't trade last night for anything; but Tru if we are going to do this I need to make sure your father thinks I'm still with him." He turned her to face him. He could see that whatever anger was there before was fading. "Do you understand?"

"Yes I do, but what if that's how he found out about this. What if you're meeting him is what leads to your death. I can't lose you again."

Jack pulled her to him and held her as she started to cry once again. He didn't remember anything that she was telling him, but he could see how much it had affected her. He didn't want to die either, not now that he was finally happy.

"Tru, you won't lose me again. We'll figure something out."

"I know; you're right though. You have to go meet with my father and fill him in or he will suspect something. I'm going to call in sick today and we'll spend the rest of the day together figuring this out."

"What are you going to tell Davis?"

"I'll tell him that it's a rewind day and that I have to stay with the person I'm to protect. He'll understand, it won't be the first time I've had to do this."

Tru stepped away from Jack to make the call to Davis. After explaining everything to him (still not telling him who she was protecting) she went and showered and got dressed. They left her apartment and made their way to Jack's apartment so he could shower and change; all the while keeping an eye on their backs to be sure they weren't being watched.

Jack went to meet Tru's father as planned and while he waited tried not to look worried. Tru had gone about doing normal everyday stuff so nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Just like the day before his cell phone rang just as Richard Davies came through the door and just like the day before it was Tru so he didn't answer.

"Well Jack, do you have anything to report on my daughter? Has she figured anything out yet?"

"Not that I am aware sir. At least she didn't let on when I saw her last night."

Mr. Davies looked at Jack coldly in the eyes.

"Yes I am aware that you were at her apartment last night, against my better advice I might add. I also know that you spent the entire night there…. Tell me Jack. Just what were you and my daughter discussing all night?"

"Nothing of great importance sir I assure you. She thinks that I want to be on her side now, that I want her to save me."

"Do you?"

"What do you think sir?"

"Stick with the plan Jack and no one has to get hurt. Now I have to meet with my son for lunch, so if you will excuse me."

"Have a good lunch sir."

Richard Davies paid for his coffee and got up from his seat. Once he left the café Jack felt a definite shiver run down his spine. Mr. Davies knew that he had spent the night at Tru's which meant that either he himself or someone had been watching her place. Also, he mentioned that Jack stick with the plan and no one would get hurt. Did that mean that he was aware that it was a rewind day and that Jack had asked for Tru's help. He waved the waitress over and paid for his coffee and got up to leave. As he walked down the street he noticed a tall man in a black leather jacket following him. Sensing that this was not right he headed back in the direction of his apartment and decided that he would call Tru when he got there to fill her in.

TBC

A/N For those keeping track, yes I have changed the conversation between Mr. Davies and Jack for the rewind day. Is it possible that Mr. Davies knows it's a rewind day and wants to know if Jack knows? Keep reading and find out.