Rifiuto: Non Miriena

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She quickly checked her cell for any messages, and finding nothing, slipped it back into her pocket. Poking her head around the doorway, she watched the nurses, before returning to her pacing in the hall.

Five minutes.

Ten.

Fifteen.

Twenty.

Her fingers twitched as she reached into her pocket and she grabbed her phone. She slipped out of the hall and around a corner into a small aclove. It took her several minutes to dial the number because she couldn't keep still.

"Come on, come on, pick up."

Moments passed before the other end responded. She paced anxiously, her nerves frazzled by the crew's return.

"Hello beautiful."

As soon as she heard his voice, she relaxed. "Hey." She whispered.

"What's going on?"

She shrugged. "Nothing much. The nurses are checking Zane's vitals right now, so... I miss you."

His chuckle made her heart swell and she leaned back against the wall. The sound of his voice in her ear was like a fix. She hated to admit it, but she was an addict, and he was her drug.

"I miss you too." She thought a moment, rocking back and forth on her heels. "What are you up to?" She shrugged, even though he couldn't see her.

"Waiting to hear the report on Zane. Bored out of my mind, but seeing you at the end of the day will be worth it."

"Same here."

"So, should we have pizza or-"

"Officer Lupo?" She looked up, seeing a nurse round the corner and come her way. She held up a finger before turning away.

"I've got to go. I'll see you tonight?"

"You bet." She smiled, knowing he was smiling the same way. "I love you, Jo."

"I love you too."

She hung up, slipping the phone into her pocket and turning to the nurse. "What is it? How is he?"

"He's fine. He's still in slightly in shock, but I think it's more from the shock of being back than from the electricity. Give him a couple days, and he'll be able to go home. And you need to go home and get some rest as well, Officer. We've all had a long day. Let us take care of Mr. Donovan for now. Go home to your family." Jo nodded.

"Let me just go say goodnight and I'll get out of here." The nurse nodded, giving her a gentle push towards the door. She slipped into the room and watched him for several seconds. They'd given him a relaxant, and he was now sound asleep. "Good night, Zane." Then she slipped out of the room.

The sight of the door was a welcome relief as she pulled up. She sat in the car, thinking back on everything that had happened in the last few hours. The crew was back- Zane, Holly, Fargo, Grace... even Allison, who, by mistake, had gotten trapped in the ship before liftoff. They were back...

Which was going to make things a lot harder. There was no way they could get through this...

No way.

Taking a deep breath, she got out of the car and made her way to the door, telling herself that they'd get through this...

She didn't even remember opening the door; the only thing she saw was him coming towards her, a smile on his face. As usual, whenever she saw him, she burst into a smile and reached out for him. He hugged her close, kissing her cheek.

"Did you tell him?" He asked, pulling away. She shook her head.

"I... couldn't. I tried, Jack, I did, I just..."

"Hey, it's okay." He said. "I couldn't tell her either." He replied. She sighed, pulling away.

"We can't keep this a secret any longer, Jack. Everyone else in Eureka knows-"

"Not tonight, Jo. It's too much. Tomorrow. Once everyone's gotten over today."

"Right. So I'm going to stay at a friend's."

He picked up her clothes from the sofa and held them out to her. She hugged them to her chest. Then, he moved towards her and kissed her.

"I'll walk you out, Jo." She nodded, licking her lips, her eyes closed. They slipped out of the door, shutting it as softly behind them as they could. Once outside, she put her things in the car and turned back, leaning against the door. He went to her, cupping her cheek lovingly. They communicated only by eye contact, even as her hands ran up and caught his collar, pulling him closer. Their lips crashed together as their hands reveled in the feel of each other. He nudged his lips against her neck, pressing her further against the door, lacing his fingers through hers.

He pulled away gently, staring into her eyes. "We'll get through this, Jo, I promise. You have to trust me."

"I do." She whispered, reaching up and taking his face in her hands. "Believe me, Jack, I do. I love you."

He rested his forehead against hers, pulling her close. She sighed, enjoying the feel of being in his arms. But it couldn't last. They both had to get some sleep, and they'd always have tomorrow to do this.

"I love you." He whispered, kissing her quickly. Then, he stepped back and let her climb into the car. With one last wave, she drove off.