Parker helped support Jarod's frame as he rose from the bed. After ten minutes of just kissing, Jarod had discreetly pulled away from Parker before his bodies reaction to her embarrassed him beyond what he was already experiencing from the way she was smirking at him.

But Parker really couldn't help herself. Getting Jarod worked up was what had always brought her joy in life. Now though, 'working Jarod up' took on a whole different meaning.

Slowly Jarod and Parker walked to the bathroom where Jarod could for the first time in days take a well needed shower. His body still reeked of alcohol. Parker had said nothing, sadly aware that she herself had smelled like such in her lowest moments as well.

Unfortunately what Jarod did not foresee was the failure of his motor skills. Suddenly Parker was physically the only thing keeping him up, and even though he was extremely fit, he was not a lite man.

"Shit!" The word escaped both mouths as Jarod tried to fight his body into holding him up, as Parker tried desperately to keep from dropping Jarod. Thankfully enough Parker had enough strength to keep them both from toppling over.

Making it to the bathroom, both Jarod and Miss Parker let out a sigh of relief as Parker dropped Jarod onto the toilet seat. Sweating from the exertion it had taken; both were panting and trying to catch their breath.

Jarod still panting turned and looked at the shower in the corner. It was quite big and had enough space to maneuver, only Jarod's mind immediately found the huge problem with the shower design. There was no way in hell he would be able to stand up by himself. Jarod swallowed as he resigned himself to the simple fact that he was not going to be able to take a shower today. All because he knew what Parker would say.

"Looks like I'm going to help you take a shower." Parker said while continuing to catch her breath.

Jarod's head whirled around to stare at Parker at the unexpected words that came out of her mouth.

Now Jarod until this moment had always thought that his genius was able to predict this very complicated woman before him over the years. That opinion just flew out the door.

As Parker watched Jarod's reaction a slow evil smile came to her lips. Monkey boy probably thought he had her figured out. Thought she'd say he would just reek in what he was in, but she would be damned if she let any nurse sponge bathe him. No. The only way monkey boy would get cleaned was by her hands and her hands alone.

Even if there was the option of Sydney or Broots helping Jarod shower, she knew that Jarod would most likely refuse their help. Which of course left her to do the 'job'.

"What's the matter Jarod, not in for a little bit of show and tell?" Parker asked with a husky voice and provocative smile.

All Jarod could do was smile back and huff out a laugh as he regained his normal breathing. Smiling his famous grin he breathed out a small laugh.

"I'll show you mine if you show me yours…" Jarod said rather wolfishly.

Parker's eyes glittered with something Jarod hadn't seen since they were children. Mischief. Odd how seeing it now intrigued him in a very different way.

Leaning over Parker took Jarod's mouth in a very slow, very sensual kiss. Not use to this at all Jarod's body reacted quite drastically, and Jarod had to literally force his body to listen to his mind. It was NOT easy. Jarod had learned to master his body from having to do very extreme Pretends. But of course nothing could prepare Jarod for one Miss Parker.

Parker opened her smoldering eyes, and sadly a tear began to fall down her face.

Jarod slowly with such tenderness reached up with his hand and cupped her face. With his thumb he wiped away her tear as she nestled her face into his hand.

"Never again." Whispering the words she opened her eyes and stared into his chocolate browns.

"Never do that to me again." Desperately whispering the words against his lips. His nice warm giving lips brushed against her own and instantly her mouth enveloped his and opened the kiss. The warmth of their open mouthes against each other stirring things inside the both of them that no one had ever explained to them were threatening to over take what should be a very slow joining of both of their lives.

Trying to remember that this was something new was hard, for both it felt as though they had been doing this a lifetime. Almost seeming like the two had been lovers their whole lives, neither of them understood how it was possible for their bodies to be soo familiar with the others touch.

Not knowing when she had settled into Jarod's lap as their mouthes continued to mold and surround the other's, shivers traveled down both bodies and was quickly and most definitely reaching a level of intimacy that neither had ever shared with each other or anyone else for that matter.

The knocking on the door that led into Jarod's hospital room was the only thing that made both realize that Parker had been straddling him. Unfortuneately both separated instantly at the knocking, both panting and sobering from the intoxication of finally touching and kissing the other. Parker tried to pull back all of her emotions and needs as the doctor entered the room. Jarod quickly glanced around and thankfully found some towels to be able to hide his bodies reaction to what he and Parker had recently been doing. Looking up after placing the towel, he found Parker with a very satisfied look on her face with a hint of mischief.

What happened next completely shocked Jarod and caused his face to flush with embarrassment.

Parker, in a flash, snatched away the towel and walked out of the bathroom towards the doctor.

"This is for the strip search in Vegas." She said just as she stepped out.

"Doctor Walker. Jarod's in the bathroom if you need to check up on him."

The doctor looked at Parker with a very shocked expression. Her pupils were dilated and her lips were full and flushed. Tilting his head curiously, the doctor stepped into the bathroom finding a sight that he as a doctor had seen before.

Parker smiled evilly as she walked out of the room, not bothering to even listen to how Jarod stuttered and tried to explain his current predicament.

Ah yes, revenge was very sweet. And she looked forward to torturing him for the rest of his life.