Tom was lying on his couch, a bunch of beer cans, and empty whiskey bottles strewn around. He was just trying to drown the pain, the seering pain in the pit of his heart. It wasn't just the pain of losing Amy, he had also lost Jessica... to Penhall of all people. He was so deep in thought he almost didn't hear the knock on the door. He slowly dragged himself off the couch, and stumbled to the door.
It was Jessica. She walked in and flung her arms around Tom. "Oh Tommy... I'm so sorry." She said, with tears pouring down her face.
Tom pulled away from her grasp. "I'm fine, ok. Don't worry about me." he said walking away.
Jessica followed behind him. "Did I do something? Is that why you're treating me like this?"
Tom sighed. "Look, I really don't want to talk about this."
Another tear rolled down Jessica's cheek. "What happened between us? Tom you're my best friend. I need you." she said, starting to sob again.
Tom stood for a second, and then turned to face her. Without a word, he pulled her into his arms, and gently stroked her cheek, wiping away her tears. "I need you too." he said, kissing her tenderly.
This time Jessica didn't pull away. She just let him kiss her. She wanted him so badly.
She just let herself get lost in him, and the moment. The next few hours were a blur... kissing... caresses... lovemaking...
It felt so right, so true.
Jessica woke up in Tom's arms... He looked deep into her eyes.
"I love you Jess." He said, gently stroking her cheek.
"I love you too." She said, tears rolling down her cheeks.
Tom looked at her, confused, "Why are you crying?"
Jessica sniffled. "I want to be with you... but I don't want to hurt Doug. I think he's in love with me."
Tom looked at her. "You have to break it off with him... Jess, I'm not letting you get away from me again."
Jessica looked away. "I think we should wait... it's too soon. I'll start dropping hints... maybe he'll get the message."
Tom sighed. "I don't know how long I can wait without going crazy. Jess, you're the one... the only one I want, and need. Please just break it off."
Jessica started sobbing.
Tom pulled her into his arms and let her cry.