Jac was at work, she and Frieda had this tag team situation going on. Frieda would do nights and Jac would do the day shift, Eloise didnt do much anyway as she was so unwell so the whole day was spent resting for Frieda so she had enough energy to do her shift when Jac got in. The ward was so awkward, there was so much tension there, Jac and Fletch ignored each other or if they were forced to speak to each other it would lead to an argument. She had enough of him and enough of all of this as it was affecting the quality of her work. Jac took some time out on the roof of all places to think before she avidly smirked at her idea so she headed back down to Darwin and smirked at Fletch standing there holding a clipboard so she grabbed his wrist and dragged him into his office locking the door behind them and shutting the blinds.

"Right this has to stop"

"Sorry to break it to you Jac but you were the one who started it-"

"Well technically we both started it because if you remember we had sex and created our daughter so" she shrugs, he glares at her and clenches his jaw "Look I understand you're angry"

"Wouldnt you be if you were in my position?" he sits down in his chair and rubs his hands over his face "I mean you've kept my daughter a secret Jac, I didnt even know she existed, how could you do that to me?!"

"You'll get over it-"

"Just like you got over Jasmine?" he looks at her, he sees the tears prick her eyes "Because I guarantee the pain you felt when you found out you had a sister out there in this world that you didnt even know existed is pretty much the same I feel about...your kid"

"What has gotten into you?" she found her voice, he knows he hit a nerve "You know my childhood wasnt exactly savoury and for you to push that into my face? It's not like I'm neglecting my kid!"

"Oh please spare me your dramatics" he snaps and stands up, he looks at her, the both of them glaring at each other "You kept her from me, you hurt me with that, whether you want to admit it this is your fault, not mine, you created this situation by keeping her a secret, this is down to you"

"I know that!"

"So what do you want from me Jac?" he asks her calmly, she could sense there was anger bubbling under the surface "Or should I ask you what you need from me?"

"I dont want or need anything from you, personally but my...I mean our daughter wants her daddy, she wants to know him"

"Well, she can get to know her daddy through the family courts-"

"You wouldnt dare"

"Would I not?" he looks at her, she clenches her jaw before the tears prick her eyes "You'll be hearing from my solicitor-"

"It's empty threats" she challenges him, he turns around to her after unlocking the door

"Try me"

Jac locked herself away in her office for the rest of the day, she was unable to work with Fletch's words in her head, he had got under her skin entirely, how could she even function after what was said? Jac understood entirely that he was hurt, she would be hurt too but for him to throw Jasmine in her face really did upset her, it was something she saw as so unforgivable considering the support he gave out back then and how understanding he was. She was deeply upset by him more than she cared to admit it. When she got back to her hotel she was quiet, Frieda could tell something had upset her so she left her to it as Eloise was asleep. Jac was searching around to see if she could find some flat to rent that was close to the hospital, she got phoning some estate agent to book a viewing to make sure this place was ok for her and her daughter and Emma when she got her back as well.

"Mummy" Eloise sobs, Jac pouts her lips and climbs into bed with her "Feel sick"

"I know baby" Jac grabs the sick bowl and holds it to her daughter's face "If you need to be sick, be sick in here"

"Tired"

"I know you are, you're always tired arent you?" she whispers brushing her fingers through her daughter's hair "What did you do with Frieda today?"

"Makeup"

"Of course, you did" Jac rolls her eyes knowing they liked to go through Frieda's make-up as it was more interesting than hers "Did you give each other makeovers?"

"Got tired" Eloise mumbles against her mother's side, Jac nods sadly knowing she got tired easily "When am I going to get better?"

"Soon baby, soon, we just need to find out what to do next. I was thinking would you like to stay here and be treated, I know some amazing doctors"

"Okay," she nods tiredly "Would I get to see daddy?"

"Maybe one day" Jac refuses to promise, the last thing her daughter needed was empty promises "We'll just have to see"

"I love you mummy"

"I love you too baby"

It was when Eloise had finally fallen asleep again she got an apology text from Fletch, she sighed at him wanting to meet her causing her to huff in annoyance knowing she had no one to watch Eloise. She didnt know why but with her daughter out for the night she decided to let him come here so they could talk. Jac poured herself a drink and checked on her child to make sure she was definitely asleep before there was a knock on her door. She looked back to make sure Eloise was still asleep after that before opening the door and seeing Fletch standing there, she smiled and let him in telling him to be quiet as their daughter was asleep. To her surprise he did, she genuinely thought he would kick up a fuss but he just peered at his child just laying there hooked up to some tube feed that was no doubt in her stomach to get her energy up. Jac gestured to the bathroom and they headed in before shutting the door.

"What do you want-"

"I'm surprised you didnt want to do this without little ears around" he raises an eyebrow, she rolls her eyes

"I'm hardly going to leave her alone am I?"

"You know...we should arrange something" he confirms, she frowns at his change of heart "So I can get to know her-"

"I know what you mean" she narrows her eyes, he smiles slightly at her and bites his lip "It's up to you...you have to be committed"

"You know I will be, well I guess you dont actually know that unless I prove it to you but...I will be"

"Right okay" she frowns, she didnt think it would be this easy so she did feel slightly awkward "If you want to do that then thats fine, just give me a place and a time then I'll be there"

"Alright then, that's great" Fletch starts before there was a tiny tap on the door, Jac sighs and opens it to look at her daughter grinning up at her

"Hi" Eloise grins, Jac bites her lip "Daddy"

"She knows-"

"I'm not that horrible" Jac responds with a small laugh, she picks Eloise up before rolling her eyes "You shouldn't detach your tubes without me"

"Dont care" Eloise mutters and smiles at her father "Hi"

"Hello" he smiles and looks at her, she grins at him "How are you?"

"Tired"

"You are meant to be in bed" Jac rolls her eyes and kisses her daughter on the head she shrugs "Come on, let's get you into bed, maybe we can see daddy another time?"

"Okay!" she beams and allows her mum to put her back into bed, she reattaches her tubes and smiles "Night mummy"

"Night sweetheart" she whispers and kisses her on the head whilst Fletch stands awkwardly at the door, she walks over to him "Look...I need to know that you're in for the long haul ok, you can back out with her when she's like this, it's not fair, you understand that dont you?"

"I do, I do, I'm in it for the long haul Jac, I am" he confirms "I've had time to think and I'm in"

"Well give me a time and a place then...we'll be there depending on how well she is obviously"

"Of course, I wouldnt want any harm to come to her, just look after her and take care" he whispers with a small nod as she holds the door open for him "I'll see you tomorrow"

"Bye" she whispers as the door shuts, she sighs and turns to her daughter who had fallen asleep again, she closes her eyes and hoped that nothing bad would come of this for her daughter