Anastaia and TiaRat - I'm glad you like it and well, most people forget that Garrett has fallen down to... and for me, its up to him to help his family

I slipped away from the door I didn't want Jordan to know I was here. She's got enough to worry about now. When she was gone, I walked in to the room and sat down at the chair she had just left. I had hoped for some sort of reaction but he just tensed up his shoulders and continued to stare at the far wall.

"Woody, if I wanted to sat in silence I would have stayed at home. So since I already know what's up, and how you are handling it, I guess I should tell you about my week. And we can have a pity party." I watched as his head turn back to look at me, I could see why Jordan wanted to cry it looked like he had given up, there was despair and depression, written all over his face and in his eyes. I do understand it, I can't even imagine something like this, but this is the man that has never given anything up that's worth fighting for.

"Well first I got suspended for something that happened almost 20 years ago. A woman reporter was covering Joe Lancaster's Senatorial campaign and then died, back then Joe Lancaster was the most powerful man in Massachusetts, and he told my boss that the woman had committed suicide and his aide Terry Duvall had been at the scene but he had not killed her, my boss back was Dr Blackledge or Dr Choo Choo as we called him because he liked to tailor the autopsy reports to make sure the defendant was guilty. So I ignored the evidence that said otherwise, I had only been on the job less then a year, my daughter had only been born a year before. Blackledge was not as… forgiving as I am with Jordan."

Despite his situations I was relived to see Woody smile slightly, maybe not all hope is lost.

I continued "I removed two pieces of evidence that placed Duvall at the scene, and issued my report. Dr Slocum, who is the chairmen of the governor's commission on crime in the 21st century or what ever the hell the thing is called, took over my job and then reopened the case. I didn't say anything at first because you and I both know that Jordan, who Slocum had asked to help him investigate…" I heard Woody mumble something but couldn't make it out. "What I didn't hear you?"

He spoke up "I said that was not very smart, given how much she cares about you, she would do anything to make his life a living hell. Why would he ask her, surly he knew that she would do almost anything to get you back." I could tell he was involved in my story but it was draining him of his energy and if I know my crew they will be here in mass with in a few hours. I need to be gone before then.

"He did it so that when they fired me they couldn't be accused of railroading me. It was smart in one way but yea, from what I gathered she has been making his live hell. Anyway, they with my help in the end found out that then Senator Lancaster was having an affair with the reporter and she decided to send a letter to the Boston Globe telling every one. Lancaster must have found out and he and Duvall went to confronter her about it, we know that Lancaster killed her but Duvall cleaned up the scene and typed a suicide note to make it look like suicide. I could have kept the evidence buried and I would have been home free, but having this case reopened… I would not have been able to live with the guilt of knowing. I did the one thing I have always preached to my crew. I did the right thing, the walk from where the evidence was to my old office was hard, but each step got a little easier, knowing I was doing the right thing. It was harder to walk to the elevator afterwards and leave the building. Well that's been my week in a nutshell. Other then the today, how has your week been?"

He got a really said look on his face. "Well let's see, at the beginning of the week Jordan and I were going on our usual runs when I asked if she wanted to go to a concert with me, only to find out that she had moved on…"

I had to interrupted he's got enough on his plate to have to worry about Jordan's dating, even thought it should be the last thing on his mind it will find a way to make itself known at awkward times. "Woody I heard about that and asked Lily about it. Lily told me that she never set Jordan up on any blind date; she and most of the morgue still think you two are together. She and I believe Jordan just said that to make you jealousy and maybe fight for her. But it backfired on her didn't it."

"Yea I said congrats and to name their first born after me. It frustrated me to no end doc; I got mad and said something to the effect of 'you're moving on, good for you, cause I'm moving on too.' She got mad… not that I blame her; I had gotten mad, and attacked her. She said I was the one that had said we're better off as friends and that I had moved on several times. Doc, other then a brief spur of the moment kiss with a woman named Sam in Las Vegas and a friendship with Devan that could have gone father… if I was not still so head off heals in love with Jordan. I have not even looked at another woman."

I saw the same weariness and frustration I saw in his eyes that night at the Pogue. As bad as it sounds it's a good thing it means that he still cares… hell he loves Jordan might as well say it. "Don't give up on her; because you might not believe it but you will need her, in fact you will need all of us. I'm going to talk to Dr Turner I want to help you, with your physical therapy not my usual field but I am a doctor, and I have suddenly found myself with lots of free time, I have a little money squared away so I will be fine. I will make sure at least one member of my family is taken care of." I had said my peace it was all up to Woody now; if he rejected my help then there is not much I can do. He laid there for must have been several minutes thinking.

"Okay doc, whatever it takes, I refuse to be wheelchair bound for the rest of my life."

Yes, that is the Woody we all have come to know and love. Sheer will power and determination alone will do much, but I'm going to start praying again. "Good I will talk to Dr Turner and we will start tomorrow, by talking with the neurologist and we will overcome this." That was as far as I got when Bug walked in, I looked at the time it was almost 5:30 I will have to leave very soon.

"Woody, Dr Macy how are you doing… wait sorry stupid question. I would have gotten you something but I never know what to get. Anyway I just wanted to make sure you were at least okay. And to let you know, both of you know anything you need, both of you, don't hesitate to call me. Like Nigel said when I woke up after that guy assaulted me, we are a family and that includes you Woody…" When he stopped I looked over at Woody he was turned away again and looked like shame or guilt was written all over his face. "What's wrong Woody, did I say something wrong…" I wanted to tell Bug it was okay, he really felt bad but, Woody beat me.

"No Bug the assault, it's my fault, I know my brother was up to something but I didn't push… I can't help but think that if I had pushed him harder and made him tell me why he was in town I could have stopped them from hurting you, I'm so very sorry Bug."

Damn it Woody you don't need to carry around that kind of guilt, I wanted to say that to him but it was not up to me… only Bug could and he didn't let me down.

"Woody, it was not you're fault, you did not know, and you did push your brother and you got the guy, even if he chose death over jail, he won't assault anyone else. You have nothing to feel guilty about. I have never blamed you or your brother. The truth is they could have done worse but they thought your brother would be a better spy."

"Well, Woody Bug, I need to go… Hey Bug who is coming tonight?" I said as I got out of the chair that I had been sitting in for almost 2 hours now. I think I need to go see Jordan, and while I doubt she will be back tonight it would be good to find out for sure.

"Um, Nigel and Lily said they would be here within an hour and Sidney said he would stop by, at first Jordan didn't say anything but when Lily asked her she muttered something about not feeling well and said she might be here later but we doubt it."

Yea I have to go see her, I hope she has not started to pack a suitcase to run… the old Jordan would have done that, but then again I doubt she would have let herself get to this point. I was planning what I would tell her when I heard muttering coming from the Woody.

"That's my fault too, I drove her away."

Grrrrrr, Woody if it's always been 1 step forward and 2 steps back with you and Jordan, its no wonder you two have not gotten together. I guess Jordan isn't the only problem one with couple. "Woody, I'm going to go see Jordan and let her know what's going on. I well be here tomorrow. I want you to get some rest and play nice with the boys and girls when they come to visit you… they were really worried about you to."

Bug followed me out of the room I heard him tell Woody "I well be right back, I have something I need to tell Dr Macy."

"Dr Macy, what's going on with the morgue there are rumors flying around but nobody is talking? Wasn't the case solved, why is Slocum still in charge?"

I know I owe all of them answers. But I can't do it tonight I have too much on my mind. "Bug, there is much more going on then what you, Nigel and, Lily know, I well explain it all but I can't do it tonight, I really need to get over to Jordan's and make sure she's not going to run. For now I'm going to help Woody, it's the one good thing I can think of doing right now. I will call you all and we will sit down and talk about it, when I'm ready. For now just know that I well be fine, and tell everyone to try and get along with Dr Slocum. He can make your lives hell… trust me on that." I could tell by the look on his face he was not totally satisfied with the answer but that's all I have to give right now. "Don't let Woody get too depressed tonight, we still don't know what his chances are. If it gets bad call me on my cell and I well come back. Okay?"

"Sure, Dr Macy, I will wait for Nigel and Lily to show up. Go check on Jordan she looked depressed, and listless."

Yea I sure she did, she just lost her 2 pillars of support, she would either come to me or Woody, but now we have both fallen down. It's up to me, Jordan and the rest of the crew to make sure that Woody gets back up. As for me, well time will tell.