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Disclaimer: As much as I would love it if CJ were mine, alas they aren't. Just using and abusing them for fun!
The rest of the day went by quietly. Jordan slept on and off all afternoon while Woody and Garret took turns staying with her. It wasn't till late evening that Woody motioned for Garret to come to the doorway of Jordan's room.
"I just spoke to Dr Richards, he is going to release her in the morning, we need to tell her….about her apartment." Woody spoke quietly so he didn't wake her.
Garret stood there and looked over at Jordan before he responded, "I know, but how do you tell someone that they have really lost everything, her family, her home, everything she owns. I just don't know how to do that, I really don't."
Woody smiled back at Garret, "Well she still has us and everyone back at the morgue, so she isn't alone, we just have to make sure she knows that."
Jordan began to stir a little bit. The men made their way to her bedside once again. Woody sat down on the edge of the bed and Garret took his seat in a chair he had come to know well.
"Jo, sweetheart, how are you feeling?" Woody asked as he reached for her hand.
"OK, are they ever going to let me out of here?" she asked.
"I spoke to your doctor and he is releasing you in the morning." He responded.
"Then why such the long faces fella's, we are going home tomorrow!" she said happily.
Woody and Garret traded looks for a minute then Garret began, "Home, that's what we need to talk to you about. The night….the night James took you he did something to cover his tracks.."
Jordan looked puzzled. "What, did he tear up my place, that's no big deal".
Woody sighed before he told her the truth. "No honey that's not it, he rigged something to cause a gas leak and….and an explosion. Jo there's nothing left"
Tears began to flow freely down Jordan's face. Suddenly she jerked her had away from Woody, surprising him. "Why didn't you tell me, you wait until I'm supposed to go home and you tell me……just get out, I just want to be alone."
They both stood and made their way toward the door. Woody stopped before he made it to the door. "She's not going to do this, I can't walk away, not now" he mumbled under his breath. He turned and went back to Jordan. She had pulled the blankets over head attempting to hid herself from the world. "Jordan" he called, she didn't answer. Leaning over her, he pulled the covers away from her face before he spoke.
"Do you remember the last time this happened, when I was the one telling you to get out? That was the biggest mistake I have ever made in my life and I won't let you make the same one now! So I've got news for you Jordan Marie, I'm going to take care of you like it or not! Understand?"
Jordan couldn't help but smile thru her tears. She knew he was right, she was getting ready to make a big mistake by pushing the last of her loved ones away, especially Woody.
She couldn't help but nod her head. "Wood…"
"Shhhh" he stopped her, "I'm going to take care of everything, you don't have to worry about a thing, ok. You just get your rest and I'll be here in the morning to take you home… home with me."
He kissed her on top of the head and pulled the blankets back up. Jordan smiled up at him before she closed her eyes. Woody ran the back of his knuckles down the side of her face. He had never seen her look more beautiful than she did at that second.
The urge to kiss her was nearly overwhelming, but he knew he didn't want to push her. After everything she'd been thru the past few days, he wanted her to feel loved, not smothered.
He again leaned down and kissed her head.
"Goodnight Jo" he whispered in her ear.
Woody exited her room and flipped open his phone. "Hey Lily, I need you help with something…."