Rising from the Ashes

by lisa.marie.d

After John loses everything he cares when Cara kicks him out, he finds himself on Stephen's couch, when Jedikiah walks in. What will Jedikiah decide to do as he sees John sleeping? John, who he has always cared for?

2. Chapter 2

Chapter Two:

Stephen didn't sleep at all that night. He sat in the living room and contemplated waking John up, but if John ran away then he and his family would be left to face the consequences- whatever they were. Three hours after Jedikiah left and only one hour before breakfast usually was, Stephen finally knelt and woke John up.

As Stephen told John what had happened, he saw John becoming more worried and tense. Stephen tensed too, not sure if John was going to run and leave him with the consequences. So when John asked what was for breakfast, Stephen collapsed backwards into the couch with a relieved grin.

Breakfast began tensely for Stephen and John, as they waited for Jedikiah to arrive. 15 minutes later, the doorbell rang. Stephen and John exchanged glances, before Stephen got up to get the door.

As they thought, it was Jedikiah. With no ULTRA agents, no gun as far as Stephen could tell and with a slight smile on his face as he watched Stephen become more confused.

"I'm just here for breakfast kiddo, and maybe a little chat afterwards," and with that Jedikiah walked past Stephen towards the kitchen leaving Stephen standing at the door dumbly.