Hi guys! Merry Christmas! Joyeux Noel! Feliz Navidad! Umm… here are my replies to everyone's reviews

P.S. I'm very sorry that the asterisk I use for when people are talking through telepathy doesn't seem to work on If anyone has any ideas for what else I can use e-mail me or just write it in your review.

Amazing redd phoenix: sorry I made you so sad, this chapter might make you happy though…

Telepathic Angel: I'm glad you liked the fairies, that must have been a creepy coincidence with the Christmas music in the background! I'm not about to spoil the end for you! P This chappie might make you happier.

Wen1: You have spoken a lot about suicide in your story, I guess that idea wouldn't work. Save it anyways. If my account is blocked I'll certainly e-mail you. I hope you do write that one-shot – I'd love to read it!

CykePhoenixSummers: glad you liked the last chapter – you'll find out what happens with Jean and Scott really soon!

Diaz F: Scott's blindness is more than likely caused by an unbalanced diet, no diet at all in fact! Although it's supposed to be that you can develop problems as you age, I made him go blind much sooner for this story. I guess you could blame it on his mutation, if you wanted a better reason than just that. Yes, Scott dieing would be sad…

Chapter 16

Scott being blind hadn't made much of a difference as his hearing was excellent and he didn't need to see to know that Jean was there. He was getting worse and worse though. It had been two days since he stopped eating, drinking, ect., and Jean wasn't sure how much more of this she could take. "One more day Hank." she told him that morning after she had woken up and was heading to the infirmary.

"What do you mean?"

"The average human can only survive 3 or 4 days without water and it's been two days since Scott's had any."

"I guess you don't think he'll make it, do you?"

"Well, of course not, I mean, he's dying…"

"Does that give you the excuse to stop hoping Jean?" he demanded accusingly.

"But…"

"When there's life, there's hope Jeannie."

"I'll try Hank," and with that she left to continue on her way.

"'e did it! 'e did it!" Logan shouted as he ran into Xavier's den to find the man sitting at his desk. He looked up as Logan entered the room, a confused look on his face.

"Who did what?"

"Scott! 'e drank a full glass of water without throwing any of it up!" The grin on Logan's face was contagious as Xavier soon was smiling ear-to-ear.

"Really?" was all he could muster as he tried to contain his excitement.

Logan laughed happily, "Yep!"

"He has a chance then."

"'e always 'as."

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It seemed that Scott could drink as much water as he wanted but his body still rejected any other liquid. One morning he told Jean that he could then see shadows and Jean was so thrilled that without even thinking she lunged on Scott in a passionate kiss, Scott ignoring the fact that her arm was resting on his stitches and was hurting him terribly. He couldn't hide his grimace though when they parted and Jean became worried. "Are you okay?"

Scott laughed weakly, "You just touched a sore spot that's all."

"Oh. I don't have to look in your mind to see if you're lying do I?"

"No, no, dear. It wouldn't matter if you did or not."

Seeing an opportunity she quickly asked, "Then can I?"

"Uh… sure, I guess." He flinched slightly as her fingers placed themselves on his temple. He heard her gasp when she took them away and he saw her shadow move away from him. "What's wrong?"

"I… I have to go ask the professor something. Don't worry Scott, I'll tell you what's up when I know myself," she assured him after picking up one of his stray thoughts.

Scott watched Jean's shadow move out of the infirmary and sighed.