Jasmine's P.O.V.
It's been a good four days with the terror twins. Still can't believe Sunstreaker wanted to continue his guard duty though he's not a fan of Audrey's stinky diaper smell.
They let me go down to the medbay to visit Ratchet for a while — if Ratchet will let me stay.
As I reach a busy intersection of hallways, I feel anxiety that there's still someone watching me. What if Yazmine has someone else here in case I survived the flu? Forget visiting Ratchet. I need to get away from here. I run down the hall, ignoring several soldiers.
Sideswipe's P.O.V.
I didn't think Sunstreaker would want to continue his guard duty, especially when our focus is also on Audrey, and oh boy, can that little baby produce a smell? I don't know what Sunstreaker would think if Jasmine wasn't around to deal with the diapers, but Sunstreaker and I don't like she's no longer working in the medbay or training. It's a difficult decision; she's not there mentally to do either, but we're also giving the glitch what she wants. Though with Sunstreaker and me here, she's happy and loves playing with Audrey. Sunstreaker refuses to hold the baby, but Jasmine and I are determined to get him to hold her.
We didn't think Jasmine would return, panicking. Not what I had in mind to get Sunstreaker to hold Audrey. I have Jasmine sit on the bed.
What happened?" I ask her.
Jasmine cannot tell us anything. She hugs me and cries, and I feel her shaking.
You don't think? I ask Sunstreaker through the bond.
That there's another Insider? We should have considered that a possibility since Jasmine was rescued, but I worry she thinks anyone could hurt her.
Sunstreaker puts the baby in the crib and texts Rung our theory, uncertain if he's coming to talk to Jasmine now or not.
We dread telling Ratchet, but this could turn into Jasmine's mind thinking Sunstreaker and I are two mechs Yazmine hired to kidnap her again.
We quickly discover she panics to the point that she triggers a seizure.
I may not be a doctor, but this is serious. I tell Sunstreaker.
I'd love to go find that glitch.
I feel Sunstreaker's anger rising. He leaves the room once the seizure ends.
"You're ok," I assure her while keeping her laying down- which I know could scare her, but it's the only way to keep her safe. Once she relaxes, I get Audrey and move the desk chair by the bed. It's a good thing this little one doesn't understand what's happening, but I worry she is also Yazmine's target.
Ratchet and Rung rush in, though Jasmine is quiet. I get out of Ratchet's way to allow him to sit by the bed.
Rung asks me to tell him what happened again before talking to Jasmine. There's not much that can be said that we haven't said already. She's already on medication, and Rung has her scheduled to see him twice a week. I hope seeing Audrey is protected will help Jasmine soon. We can't go after Yazmine; the only way we could kill her, which would be acceptable, is if we encounter her first and engage in battle.
Rung and I leave the room, hoping Ratchet can calm Jasmine down.
"This is challenging, but we're doing all we can," Rung explains.
"After what she's been through, it will take time. I hope it's not considered too long, and Jasmine can't take care of Audrey."
Ratchet's P.O.V.
Listening to Jasmine's fast heart and breathing is unpleasant. Add how she had a seizure again. I did every test and scan possible while she was on the ventilator and found no evidence of anything that would cause epilepsy. Also, how the last seizure was before we left for boot camp. Again, we could really use Crosshairs and Drift's help. Well, Jasmine, you will have a friend dealing with a little of the same mental struggle soon... I hope, but I must deal with her fear that she'll lose everything. I'd love to talk to the judge and get an idea of what he's looking for. Surely fully recovered isn't what he's looking for. She needs more than a month. If it's proof that we take care of Audrey most of the day, then we fail.
Jasmine falls asleep along with Audrey. I swaddle Audrey and put the baby in her crib, and get one of the extra blankets to cover Jasmine. I want to call Drift, but he has problems to deal with right now. It's going to be a long, challenging recovery. We've already agreed this will not go away, but we can stabilize Jasmine's thinking and get her to think she's safe even when that glitch comes back. No way Yazmine won't be back. It's bad enough she's working with the cons, but if she's still with Jadin...
Jadin's P.O.V.
"So, when are we getting her again?" I ask.
"I'd love to wait until everything is settled and she thinks she's safe, but then I'm giving her what she wants. Hard to tell if another week of treatment is all she needs."
"It doesn't matter how recovered she is if we're tearing her down more."
"Let's wait a week, then we can give her a taste of my specialty; psychological attacks."
Yazmine is pleased I have spent time with Sunstreaker, but I didn't learn only from him.