Getting back up to Jade's room she swipes the key heading back inside. Oddly she doesn't let the door shut all the way as something just didn't seem right. Reaching over she hit the light switch near the door. She nearly gasped as the place was in shambles & the bed at first look appeared empty.
"Jade?...JADE?..." Flipping the safety bar out to prop the door open slightly she carefully heads into the room ready to run just in case. Reaching near the bed her foot hit something on the floor. She began to shake her head hoping her was wrong when she carefully bent down to check. Allowing her eyes to shift to see better in the darkened room. She sadly was right as laying passed out on the floor was Jade. Backing up she quickly did a scan of the room for any other sign on life there as she made her way back towards the door. No it looked like they were the only ones there. Making sure she had the key she shut the door & rushed back out of the room, down the flights of stairs to the lobby. The night clerk looked up seeing Krys standing there. He could tell her frazzled state.
"What's wrong Miss?"
"Room 421...my friend was attacked...room a mess. She's on the floor, but I didn't see how bad she was...I didn't want to touch anything."
"Ok Miss, we will send someone right up." While she stood there she saw him pick up the phone calling the house Dr. Turning she headed for the elevator. She got there & waited outside till the Doctor showed up. Swiping the key she allowed him to enter & motioned towards the bed. He headed over & she followed.
"What's her name?"
"Rose Lindsey but everyone calls her Jade." The doctor knelt by Jade checking her over before pulling out his radio calling the front desk for an ambulance to be called.
"Miss please wait outside..." Krys didn't want to but did as instructed. Then felt better of it.

"I'll be in room 407, please let me know when they get here."
"If there is time." That didn't sound good but there was no other choice. Turning she headed down the hall. Reaching 407 she knocked a couple times till the door finally cracked open with Jackie peeking out.
"Hey...wasn't planning on seeing you so soon...what's wrong...never mind just come on in." Jackie stepped to the side allowing Krys to come in. "You lucky I hadn't falling back asleep yet." Kry looks over at the bed Charles fast asleep with faint little snores every once in a while. "Don't mind him...he sleeps like a log. What can I do for you?"
"I need a place to wait for a bit...Ja..Jade was attacked."
"WH...what? When...how?"
"Must have been while we were gone...not sure how. I got back & the room was a mess...she was passed out by the bed. The hotel Dr is with her now waiting for an ambulance. I don't know why I have a bad feeling who did it."
"John?"
"I don't want to think it, but that is the first thought I had. Who else could it have been? No...it couldn't of been."
"Girl if that your first guess you should let them know even if you're wrong it is a start. Why would he attack her though?"
"To try to find me? Maybe cause he is jealous of our friendship. I don't know."
"Well if you feel safer you can stay here till you get word."
"Thanks, I just don't want to put you two in danger if that is the case. I just didn't know where else to go."
"Think nothing else of it...I'll heat us some water for tea while we wait."
"Thanks." Krys walked to sit on the bench near the door. Her mind kept going back to her idea that is was John...but he wouldn't be that bad would he? How could who ever it was catch Jade off guard like that. It had to of been off guard or she wouldn't of been hurt like that.

About 20 minutes later there was a knock on the door. Jackie went over & asked though the door while looking out the peephole.
"Who is it?"
"The Dr. is...actually I never got her name a woman from room 421 said she was coming down here."
"One moment." She turns to look towards Krys. "What room was Jade in?"
"421" Jackie opens the door allowing the Dr. to enter, Krys stands right up. "How is she?"
"Still knocked out they are taking her to Mercer General." Jackie goes grabbing her bag & writes a brief note for Charles.
"Come on I'll take you." All three head into the hall. Thanking the Dr. the two of them take off.

Reaching the hospital they head into the emergency room. Krys heads to the nurses desk to check on Jade's condition. A faint sigh of relief as she heads back over to Jackie.
"What they say?"
"She is awake, but hasn't told them anything yet. They are currently getting her moved to a room. Only problem is they don't want anyone visiting her for a few more hours."
"Well that sucks...we'll come on then, I'll treat you to breakfast. Then maybe window shop till we can come back."
"Sounds good, but how can you keep eating like that?"
"Hey rare occasion...and high metabolism." They both head out back to the car.

Krys' mind was on things other then food & shopping she spends most of breakfast moving the food around her plate more then eating it. While window shopping Jackie would point something out & get a faint "Yea that's nice." About 7:30 Jackie got a call on her cell. It was Charles who she quickly filled in about what happened including the fact that they were just getting ready to head back to the hospital. Hanging up the phone they headed back to Jackie's car & the then hospital. By that time they could go through the main entrance. Checking with the receptionist they get her room number. Heading up they reach her room but the door is shut with a officer outside.

They waited Krys getting a little nervous. Why didn't she think the hotel would have called the police after she reported an attack in their hotel? It was a few minutes before a man in a grey suit came out of the room. He turned looking at the women.
"You both friends of Ms. Lindsey?"
"Not exactly."
"I am, she brought me to see her."
"You are?"
"Krystle Douglas...but most just call me Krys."
"I see...Ms Douglas. What do you know about what happened to your friend?" She sighed a second.
"Nothing sir...I just found her after coming back from a walk."
"I see..so you reported the incident. Would you mind coming to the station later. Offer us a set of prints."
"Why?"
"So when the room gets checked, we can remove yours from those that may be found."
"I see...I guess."
"Good see you later then." Pulls a card from his pocket handing it to Krys. "Oh it may be wise if only you go in...you know not to overwhelm her?" The detective motioned, him & the officer headed for the elevators.

"It's ok Girl, I'll wait here."
"You sure."
"Yea go, I know you're worried about her." Krys nodded, Turning to head into the room she knocked lightly before entering. Jade was sitting up in the bed some her eyes closed.
"Jade?"
"Hey...anyone else with you?"
"Well Gayda, but she is in the hall."
"Good..." Jade sighed as she opened her eyes. "I don't have my glasses or contacts with me."
"Hey, that's the least of your problems...what happened to you?"
"I am still trying to piece some of that together myself."
"Well what do you remember?"
"Knocking on the door...sitting up & look over & see you weren't in the chair. I figured you went for a short walk & forgot to get a key from me. I must have been half asleep, got up & to the door. Opened it getting ready to ask you if you forgot something. The door barly cracked open when it was fourced rest of the way..." Cringes faintly closing her eyes.
"By who?"
"I...I do...don't remember."
"Was it John?"
"Wh...unsure...it was all a jumble."
"Jade please try...did he do this...was it John? Please..."
Raising a hand to rub her forehead. "A jumble of images...not clear...ple...please stop."
Krys steps back sighing. "Sorry Jade...Last I want to do is cause more pain, but if it was him...I need to know...Titan needs to know."
Her voice pained. "I know...I am sorry I wish I could remember. You know me...give it a day or two & it should come back."
"Yea I do know you. Just rest up...I'll be back later. For now I'll try to stay away from him."
"Good, might be best that way." Krys walked back over patting Jade's shoulder before turning to leave.

"Any luck how is she?"
"She will be fine with some rest, but she don't know who attacked her. But it was defiantly an attack. She thought I had left without a key & was trying to get back in. She remembers the door getting forced open after she undid the lock, but that is all."
"No problem...I'll talk to Charles about getting a room with two beds or maybe even a suite."
"You don't need to."
"Hey if John did what you think he may of...I insist."
"Thanks."
"Hey no problem. Lets go before Charles send the dogs after me." Nodding they both headed out & back to the hotel.