Chapter 7
Isobel was sitting on the sofa watching the new, her ribs kill her but doesn't want to bother Jubal she said nothing. It was without counting that he had seen the signs of pain that her face sent. He put a glass of water in front of her with painkiller.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome. You know you can tell me when you hurt I will try to help you."
"Thanks Jubal, it's mean a lot."
"Come here" he said showing the place next to him.
Isobel sit next to him and he put his arm around her shoulder. They spent the evening huddled together. Isobel felt good in his arms, she knew that with him by her side nothing could happen to her. The next day was more complicated for Isobel. She had to answer her lawyer's questions but also that of Ethan who was putting her down, making her feel like a nobody... Like Ethan had done with her. Isobel came to wonder how she could be the director of the FBI, when she was not defending herself. Jubal got angry; he was watching the interrogation on the other side of the window. No longer wanting to see this abominable man manhandling his superior, he entered without warning, leaning against the wall.
"You've got a problem sir?" ask the lawyer.
"You have to tell me. You're there to accuse her, without any sympathy, without giving her the benefit of the doubt. Your client is not a saint! Even the party he works for is turning their backs on him! And they support her!"
The door open again, and this time it was the director of the FBI himself who enter.
"Who give you the permission to talk to her without her lawyer, or someone from the bureau?! Get out of here! Now!"
Jubal put a hand on Isobel shoulder, and led her to the coffee room.
"Take a seat; it's time for your painkillers."
"She's at your house agent Valentine?" the director asks joining them.
"Yes sir, for her security"
"Good thing. How are you feeling Isobel?"
"Like a truck hit me"
"I want you to go see a psychologist talk about that, take time for you. I will ask someone to replace you during this time."
"Thank you sir" was all Isobel can say tears in her eyes.
"Agent Valentine will take you back home."
In the car Isobel were crying silently, Jubal didn't know what to do or to tell.
"I'm here if you need to talk Izzy."
"Thank you Jubal, it… it means a lot. I… I don't know what to do or to think. Maybe I deserved that."
"Don't do that Izzy. No one deserved that, especially not you. You're a good, perfect human; you take care of everyone despite your own safety and health."
"It sound like the start of a love declaration" Isobel jokes.
But Jubal didn't answer, didn't do a bad joke like everytime, and avoid eyes contact with her. Isobel looks at him shock, she was joking but she was right about that. She didn't know if she has to be shy or bless. She like him, or maybe its love but too scared to accept it.
"Did you want me to stay with you?"
"No go back to work; the JOC will be lost without your terrible jokes! And I will have FBI agent in front of the door during your absence."
"Okay call me if you need anything, I mean anything! I will be back home soon to take care of you."
"Can you update me about the case?"
"I can Isobel, you're the victim. You, you just have to relax okay."
Isobel watch him leave before going to lie down on her bed, and think about what going on during the ride… Did he love her? How can he love a woman like her? Can they have a relationship? Are they compatible?
