Hopes And Fears

Jac looked in her wardrobe a sense of panic creeping in. Why had she agreed to drinks with Joseph? She wasn't even sure if she could get through the evening, she felt so tired and in a bad mood. Her day had gone from bad to worse- ever since she had set eyes on Dr Louise Carter. Jac was still furious about the way Louise had taken over this morning.

Jac eventually found a light blue dress, and sat down in front of the mirror to apply some Mascara and lip gloss. She put her hair up. Suddenly Jac remembered the lock down where Joseph had recalled all the details of their first date, including the fact that she had worn her hair up. That conversation still haunted Jac to this day. Looking at her reflection in the mirror, she said out loud.

"Maybe this is my second chance, to prove we belong together".

Finally ready, she grabbed her car keys, and left the flat feeling ever so slightly excited.

Jac arrived at the bar, checked her watch for the 5th time. Just as she was about to get out of her car, she caught sight of Joseph and Louise in the rearview mirror heading towards the bar. Jac felt like she'd been punched in the stomach. She put her head back against the head rest, and swallowed hard. How could I be so bloody stupid! Dr High and mighty had already got her claws into Joseph.

Jac was seething, she put the keys in the ignition and drove straight home again.

Meanwhile Louise and Joseph are chatting at the bar.

JOSEPH: So how do you think your first few months at Holby have gone so far?

LOUISE: Pretty well, everyone seems friendly enough.(With the odd exception, I think we know who I mean.)

Joseph smiles wryly as he sips red wine.

JOSEPH: Yes quite. Jac's like a fungus, hard to shake off, but she grows on you eventually.

LOUISE: Hmm, I'll bare that in mind next time she gives me a mouthful of venom!

Michael walks in.

MICHAEL: Hey guys, sorry I'm late. Busy day at work, you know how it is. Can I get you two another drink?

LOUISE: I'll get them in. By the way where are Elliot and Jac?

MICHAEL: Elliot sends his apologies, but something came up at the last minute. As for Naylor, she's probably just getting her broom stick ready. Winks at Louise. Na, I'm only kiddin' she's not all that bad. Isn't that right Joseph?

JOSEPH: Of course not. Actually I might just give her a call, see where she is. Excuse me a moment.

Jac's sitting curled up on the sofa, with a cup of Horlicks, deep in thought. Only to be disturbed by the phone ringing. She let it go through to the answering machine.

JAC: Hi, sorry I can't answer your call, but leave a message. I'll get back to you, thanks. BEEP.

JOSEPH: Um Jac it's Joseph, I was wondering where you had got to, call me when you get this, please?

Joseph received a text five minutes later. It read simply- Sorry can't come. Jac

Jac put the radio on. This next song is Strange and Beautiful by Aqualung.

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I've been watching your world from afar,
I've been trying to be where you are,
And I've been secretly falling apart,
Unseen
To me, you're strange and you're beautiful,
You'd be so perfect with me,
But you just can't see,
You turn every head but you don't see me,

I'll put a spell on you,
You'll fall asleep,
When I put a spell on you,
And when I wake you I'll be the first thing you see,
And you'll realise that you love me,

Yeah,
Ye-ah,

Sometimes the last thing you want comes in first,
Sometimes the first thing you want never comes,
But I know that waiting is all you can do,
Sometimes,

I'll put a spell on you,
You'll fall asleep,
When I put a spell on you,
And when I wake you I'll be the first thing you see,
And you'll realise that you love me,

I'll put a spell on you,
You'll fall asleep,
Cause I put a spell on you,
And when I wake you I'll be the first thing you see,
And you'll realise that you love me, yeah,

Yeah,
Ye-ah,
Yeah,
Ye-ah.

By the end of the song Jac had tears rolling down her face. The lyrics matched exactly how she felt.

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