Over the next few weeks Jess spent most of her time with her head stuck in her books trying to remember how she needed to do everything. It wasn't only practical skills she needed but she also had exams to show she knew what she was doing. Sitting at the table her eyes scanned the text books and her own notes and back again.

Walking over Dutchy looked over her shoulder. "how's it going?" he asked

Looking over her shoulder she smiled stretching out. "hey" she yawned rubbing her neck.

Standing behind her he began massaging her shoulders "why don't you have a break" he kissed the top of her head

"no I need to finish this" she shrugged him off

"Jess you were up with the birds. Your eyes look like they need their own support."

"what time is it?" she asked

"19:00" he smiled

"what!" she looked down at her watch seeing it was after 7. sighing she rubbed her eyes.

"why don't you go sit down and I will whip us up something to eat." he slowly pulled her books away closing them up. Slowly pulling her to her feet he led her to the sofa. She watched as Dutchy headed in to the kitchen. He returned 20 minutes later with 2 bowls. Handing her one he sat next to her.

"thank you" she smiled digging right in. She hadn't realised how hungry she was and that she had actually forgot to eat all day. As soon as she finished, she walked over to the table grabbing her books and notes.

Looking over Dutchy shook his head. "i thought you were going to put those up for the rest of the evening?" he grinned

"i have to revise, I have one of the tests tomorrow" she said panicked

"you know you can revise too much. You look Stuffed" he smiled edging the books from her lap

"i just need..." she began reaching out trying to take them back

"why don't I go run you a nice relaxing bath and then we have an early night?" he smiled "you want to be fresh and clear minded for tomorrow don't you" he smiled

She nodded slowly "a bath would be lovely" she smiled

"one hot bubbly bath coming up" he stood from the sofa.

Watching as he headed in to the bathroom Jess reached forward sliding her text book from the coffee table.

"Jessica Bird I saw that. I thought you were going to put the books away for tonight. Let that brilliant brain of yours have a rest"

"fine" she sighed pushing it back across the table. leaning back on the sofa.

Dutchy returned a few moments later. "your bath is ready" he smiled

Walking round the sofa she walked in to the bathroom, Dutchy had been busy. There were candles lit around the edge of the bath and there were rose petals scattered on the water.

"you didn't have to do all of this." she turned

"no, I know. But you deserve it. Now have a soak, relax and unwind" he smiled

"all right" she smiled. "did I ever tell you I love you" she stood on tip-toe kissing him.

"all the time but that water is getting cold. Enjoy whilst its hot" he smiled

"you know I think there may just be room for two in this bath" she grinned eyes glinting

"not this time Chicken legs. This one is just for you."

"spoil sport" she grinned as he walked out

After undressing she carefully climbed in to the water, it was the perfect temperature. she loved it boiling so for the first few moments you couldn't feel the heat, she could smell a mixture of lavender and jasmine. Sinking down so her shoulders were under the water. Instantly she could feel herself relax and unwind.

By the time she eventually climbed out all the bubbles had dissolved and the water had gone cold. Changing in to a pair of leggings and a vest she walked out in to the living room.

"feeling better" Dutchy smiled as she sat down pulling a blanket off the back

"yeah" she yawned resting her head on his lap. Falling asleep there

She awoke the next morning under the covers. Running her hand through her hair she had no idea how she got there. The last thing she remembered was getting out of the bath. Heading out in to the main living area she saw Dutchy stood in the kitchen

"good morning" he smiled turning "i made breakfast. Porridge" he grinned.

"i hate porridge. It's all thick and claggy and tastes vile" she moaned sitting at the table

"well that's why I added some milo and topped with banana and caramel" he placed a bowl in front of her

Looking at the bowl she sighed "do I have to eat this?"

"yes its good brain food. Come on eat up you don't want to miss anything"

Lifting a little of the porridge on to the spoon she nervously ate it. "actually, this isn't half bad" she smiled taking another spoon full.

"see told you" he grinned placing a mug of coffee in front of her

"thank you" she looked at the clock on the microwave. "i best get going. I don't want to be late" she pushed her self away from the table.

"good luck" he walked over to her

"thank you" she smiled.

Walking through the front door Dutchy looked over at the sofa to see Jess curled up with the blankets pulled over her head.

"so how did it go?" he asked

"i bombed" she whispered

"i am sure it wasn't all that bad" he walked over sitting on the small space left

"it was. My mind went blank and I just started spouting random things" she sighed "I have let everyone down. The X, You, Swain..." she looked up at him.

"come here" he sighed holding his arm out. She shifted around moving so she was nestled in his arm "don't you ever think that. You could never let me down. And Swain was always so proud of you"

"not after today. I sounded like a Compleat idiot" she sobbed

"lets just wait and see. Yeah. You may surprise yourself everyone says they have bombed a test and its never true"

"this time it is true" she sighed

"come on. I know what would cheer you up. Go look in the bottom draw of the freezer" he smiled

Sighing she plodded over to the freezer. The way she was feeling she doubted whatever he had hidden in the freezer could cheer her up but she would have a look anyway. Pulling open the draw she found a tub of Ben and Jerrys Chocolate therapy. Picking it out she grabbed a spoon and curled up on the sofa.

"i think I love Mr Benn and Mr Jerry" she swooned as the ice cream ran down her throat.

"and what about me" Dutchy said easing the spoon from her hands taking a mouthful of the ice cream.

"Hey" she grabbed the spoon back "you come in a close third" she grinned.

"when do you find out if you have passed?" he asked

"next week" her face fell "can we not talk about it. I know I have failed so why prolong the torcher"

"no you don't know that for sure. Why don't we get out of the city, head down to Wollongong for a few days? Get some breathing space"

"i don't know" jess sighed

"come on, walk along the beach. Take a dip in the ocean. Perfect for forgetting your worries and then we can come back and celebrate your graduation"

"your not going to take no for a answer are you" she grinned

"nope" he grinned wrapping his arm around her

"fine" she smiled "i suppose a relaxing break by the pool will do me good" she smiled weakly.

so I dont actually know what the Medics training would intale so its just a guess. the idea of chocolate porridge is from when I was a kid and I couldn't find the chocolate porridge I would add hot chocolate powder to make it more chocolatey. anyway enjoy and let me know what you think.