Broken Dreams 2?
Well I know this isn't much but hey it's a new part. Thanks to all my reviewers- jelly-belly-babe, thetroublew/loveisi'm2lostinU, Bouncing tigger.
Emsta-great idea, tho I'm afraid you're wrong. Maybe I could use that as an alternative to this fic though…or maybe I could incorporate it in this fic. Hmmm I just got an idea. Sorry u'll have to wait till next chappie to see the note!
When Ben awoke he didn't suspect anything was wrong. He just went about his usual routine of getting ready for work, assuming that Jo had left early like she had been for the past three weeks. Ben knew that she did this to avoid PJ but he never said a word. He knew from experience not to get in the way of a couple's fights.
Sunny days and starry nights
And lazy afternoons
You're counting castles in the clouds
And humming little tunes
When PJ awoke that morning he felt a warm arm around his bare chest. He rolled over and was face to face with the woman he had slept with the previous night. He carefully pulled her arm off and climbed out of the bed. He wrapped himself in a robe and made his way out to the kitchen.
"Jo gone already?" He asked.
"Yeah." Ben replied and took a sip of his coffee.
"Right." PJ pulled 2 mugs from the cupboard and began making coffee for him and his 'special guest'.
"Why do you do it PJ?"
"Do what?"
"You know exactly what. You know it hurts her every time she sees you with someone else. She still loves you."
"Well that's not my fault is it?" He snapped back and he grabbed the mugs and returned to his room, lowering his head to hide his teary eyes. He knew it was the truth he just didn't want to admit it because that would mean admitting he had made a mistake. He left the kitchen without noticing the note left for him beside the fruit bowl.
"Hey guys is Jo with you?" Tess asked as Ben and PJ walked through the front door of the station later that morning.
"No. We thought she was already here." Ben replied.
"Well we haven't seen her all morning." Jonesy informed them.
"Where could she be?" Ben asked with concern showing in his voice.
"Well I have no idea. I haven't seen her since yesterday." Tess replied.
"She didn't come to the pub last night either." Jonesy added.
"So she could have been missing since shift finished yesterday and nobody has done anything about it?" Tess was starting to get worried.
"Well I saw her last night." PJ told them. "So she couldn't have gone that far."
"When did you see her?" Tess asked.
"I don't know. It was about 9-10 ish. I wasn't looking at the clock."
"You were too busy screwing another one of your floozies what's why" Ben mumbled.
"What was that?" PJ got defensive.
"You heard me. If it weren't for you and your stupid flings Jo wouldn't have run off."
"Hold on a minute who said she's run off? She could just be at the gym or something.'
"For 5 hours PJ? I don't think so. You know Jo was right. You really are an arrogant pig." Ben grew red with rage.
"How dare you? You have no right to be butting into my personal life."
"I do if it concerns hurting my best friend."
"Guys!' Tess cried. "Stop it. Fighting isn't going to do any good. We need to find Jo. Something could have happened to her and we need to know if she's okay."
"What is going on out here?" Tom asked as he came out of his office. "Why is everyone yelling?"
"Jo's gone missing." Tess informed him.
"What? When did this happen?"
"We're not sure."
"Have you tried calling her mobile?"
"Yeah. She's switched it off."
"Well did she indicate that she was leaving at all?"
"Well not to my knowledge…" Tess told him.
"I could go home and check if she left any clue as to where she might be." Ben suggested.
"Good idea Ben. Jonesy you go with him. You can check out the burg at the local chemist on your way back." Tess replied.
"Okay." Jonesy agreed and he and Ben left the station.
Tom turned to PJ.
"PJ we need to have a word. My office now." Tom turned and walked into his office, PJ following close behind. Tess wasn't one to pry but she knew something was up and she wanted to find out. After all Jo was a good friend of hers. She was about to walk up to the office when the phone rang. She quickly moved to the nearest phone and picked it up.
"Mt Thomas Police Sargent Gallagher speaking how may I help you?"
"Sargent it's Doctor Reynolds from St David's General Hospital here, I was wondering if I could speak to Constable Parrish."
"She's not available at the moment. Can I take a message for you?"
"Sure. Could you tell her that her test results are in and the appointment has been moved from Tuesday to Thursday at 3.oopm?"
"Sure I'll let her know…Ah may I ask what the tests she had done were?"
"Ah I'm afraid I can't tell you that Sargent. Patient/Doctor privacy you know."
"Right. Well thankyou Doctor. I'll let her know as soon as possible."
"Thankyou."
"Bye." She hung up the phone.
But somehow, right before your eyes
The summer fades away
Everything is different
And everything has changed
Back at Ben & PJ's place…
"Find anything?" Jonesy asked when Ben emerged from Jo's bedroom.
"She's definitely gone. Most of her stuff is gone and look…this was her favourite picture." He held up the photo of PJ and Jo, which had been thrown across the room.
"So she's really gone?"
"I'm afraid so."
"Do you have any idea why she would leave with no notice?"
"Well apart from the whole PJ thing no…maybe she left a note or something?"
"Yeah. Let's have a look around maybe we might find something."
"Good idea. I'll check in the lounge you check the kitchen." Ben suggested and walked towards the lounge room. On his way he checked in every little place that might have a hidden clue.
Meanwhile Jonesy walked into the kitchen and he walked straight past the note without seeing it. He searched the cupboards and drawers but found nothing so he walked back into the lounge.
"Nothing." He said to Ben.
"Same here. We may as well head back to the station and find out if they've got anything more."
"Yeah." Jonesy followed Ben out of the house.
Back at the station…
"This is not my fault. It's her own fault for making herself believe that I was in love with her when I'm not. I never asked for her to feel that way and I made it perfectly clear that I wasn't interested in a relationship. If she was too stubborn to take notice of that it's her own fault. As far as I'm concerned she can do whatever the fuck she likes!" He screamed when Tom accused him of pushing Jo out of town.
"PJ that's enough. We all know how you feel, but that's no reason to treat her the way you did."
"If you've got nothing good to say then I don't want to hear it." PJ turned and left the office without another word.
Once he was in his office Tess walked towards Tom's office and knocked on the door.
"Yes Gallagher?" Tom asked a sincere look on his face.
"I just got a call from St David's hospital. The doctor said something about Jo's test results and changing an appointment time."
"Did he say what the tests were for?"
"Unfortunately not."
"Well get over to the hospital and see if you can get any more information out of them. If something was wrong with Jo that may be the reason for her leaving."
"Righto Boss." Tess replied. She walked out of the office and left the station.
"Did you find anything?" Tom asked when Tess returned.
"Nothing. They're legally not allowed to give out any information on patients without a warrant." Tess replied. "I should have remembered that."
"It's ok Gallagher. Jones and Stewart should be back any minute. Maybe they've found something out."
"I hope so."
Later that night Jo pulled her car up outside a farmhouse.
"Jo?" A familiar voice asked when Jo walked up the front steps. "Jo is that you? What are you doing here?"
"Mum." Was all she said before she collapsed in Bev's arms, tears pouring from her face.
"Oh sweetie what is it? Has something happened? Are you alright?" Bev questioned.
"It's happening Mum." Jo cried. "It's happening." She buried her head in Bev's shoulder.
"Oh sweetie. I'm so sorry. Come on inside. We'll make some tea and we'll talk about it. Then first thing tomorrow I'll take you to the hospital."
"Thanks Mum." Bev led Jo inside and settled her down on the couch.
Hmmm I wonder what's wrong with Jo? And what will PJ say when he finds the note? You'll have to review and then I'll write more! Love yaz!
Jess