I paced up and down the polished floor of Benmoor Hospital anxiously. Everything was just so sterile and perfect. It didn't seem right. I spun on my heel as I continued to pace backwards and forwards. Mom and Andy sat in two of the many brown plastic chairs that littered the corridor. They didn't see the point in my being here. They thought I was putting myself through un-necessary worry. They were right. I was worried. But they were wrong for thinking it was un-necessary. Father D was as much a part of my life as they were.

"Suzie, do you have to keep pacing like that? You're making me feel dizzy." My mom asked softly, obviously trying not to upset me anymore than I already was.

"It helps me to relax." I replied equally as softly. She looked at me worriedly.

"I understand that you're upset about Father Dominic being injured. He's a lovely man, and it's awful about the car-crash. But I really don't see what good it's doing anyone for you to stay here. I'm sure he would understand."

I just shook my head and continued to pace like a mad woman. I don't see why people keep saying that. 'I understand', how can they? None of them realised what I was going through.

It was at that moment that I spun on my heel again…………….

…………..straight into Jesse.

He reached out to steady me, by grabbing my shoulders. Not that there was much point. Because before he could say anything, I flung both my arms around his neck and began to cry. Jesse reacted pretty well considering the awkwardness of the situation. He held me for the entire time, occasionally whispering Spanish into my hair. I drew my strength from him, and managed to straighten myself.

"How is he?" Jesse asked worriedly, stroking back a strand of my dark hair. I just shook my head. I couldn't really speak to be honest, I was in shock.

Jesse had been the one that called me to tell me about the accident. A head-on collision out-side the Mission, on one of the busier roads of Carmel. They were surprised that he hadn't died on impact. The other guy –some dude from the University- got away with just a few sprained ribs and a broken collar bone. Jesse had been contacted by the hospital, since he was the first person listed on father D's cell phone. I'd only set Jesse's number into Father D's phone that morning. Weird how things work out.

"He's still in theatre. I don't know what's going on. They won't tell us anything except that they're 'Doing the best that they can'. Which doesn't help when you're question was how seriously injured he is. And even though they said that, how do we know that they're doing…………………" Jesse shut me up quite effectively, by placing a hand over my mouth.

It seemed that once I'd managed to start talking I couldn't stop. I doubt Jesse understood a word I'd said. He looked around the hospital for a moment, before returning his gaze to mine.

"I'll see if I can find someone to ask about it in a minute. Are you ok?" he asked sounding concerned.

"Of course I am." I replied automatically. But he wasn't falling for it.

"No you're not. Come with me, and I'll see if they can let you in to see him."

"He's in theatre Jesse. Haven't you ever seen ER? They don't let you in if they're operating."

"But they aren't operating. They told you he was in theatre. It could be because he's under intense observation. I'll see if I can get you in. It will make you feel better to see him."

I nodded numbly, as he took my hand and led me towards the large double doors. It was probably better to just agree with him, with him being a trainee doc and all. Because even though he got his degree this year, he still had to work under a more experienced doctor for a while. Not that it seemed to bother him that much. He loved learning new stuff about his job.

"Hi. I'm Doctor Mansfield. May I be of some assistance?" asked an old guy with a clip board. He was scribbling down notes so fast I don't think even he knew what he was writing.

"Yes. We're friends with the man that was brought into here a while back. Father Dominic?"

The doctor looked up from his clip board, and seemed to acknowledge our existence for the first time since he offered his help. I guess he wasn't used to being addressed so directly. I wondered if other friends and relatives just sat in the waiting area until the doctors called.

"And you are?" he asked calmly, replacing his pen on its holding clip.

"Jesse De Silva, the hospital contacted me earlier."

The man nodded and made another scribble on his clip board.

"And you?" he asked me politely.

"Susannah Simon. I'm a friend of Father D's." I replied gently. He nodded again and held open one of the heavy silver doors, in what seemed to be an invitation.

"Fine. You can go in and see him now. Just try not to distress him too much. He's already been through quite an ordeal."

"Thank you doctor." I told him sincerely.

"No problem. Just be sure you leave before visiting hour is up."

I gasped as I stepped into the severely white room. Father D.

I rushed towards his bedside and collapsed onto the floor beside him. Not very dignified I know, but whatever. The point was the he was alright. I felt tears burn my cheeks as I looked down at his helpless form. There were tubes everywhere. Why did he need that many tubes?

"It's not as bad as it looks." Jesse explained softly. I looked up in surprise. I'd completely forgotten that he was there. I felt his hand on my shoulder as he came to crouch beside me.

"Don't worry Susannah. He will not give up without a fight."

I smiled at him sadly, and rested my head against him. I just hoped he was right.

A/N: Okay so I admit, even though I said that I was going to kill him, I still don't know if I will. I wanna get back to the Jesse/Suze fluff. hehe

Tell me what you guys think:

Should I kill him and use the original plot I had?

OR

Scrap that idea, let him live, and have LOADS of Jesse/Suze fluff instead?

PLEASE help! I don't know which to do!

My bro said to stick with killing him, but I don't think his view really counts, seeing as he has no idea what fan fiction or The Mediator is.

So in conclusion:

PLEASE REVIEW!!! Give me some input and tell me which plot to pick!!!

THANKYOU for all the people who reviewed my other chapters!

Angel