She takes a step closer to him, and her pulse quickens. She tries to ignore the adrenaline rushing through her veins, knowing that he could be her new drug of choice. But, really she doesn't care.
She shakes her head. "Don't be," she tells him.
He looks at her. She stands dangerously close. Maybe, that was what is was about her, that threatened him all along. The fact, that she was in control. He had tried to fight it, but... maybe he shouldn't. Maybe this, was better. As he contemplates what to do next, she takes charge.
She kisses him back. He doesn't back away this time. She doesn't offer to stop. He pulls her in, even closer. She tugs at his buttons. By the time that they reach the bedroom the only thing between them is a couple of undergarments. They don't make it to the bed, or even to a soft surface.
Hours later he wakes up. He turns to look at the clock. He expects to find his bed empty, that the events from the previous night, would have her sneak out, and pretend that nothing ever happened. He looks to his right, and sees her lying next to him, wide awake, with a completely petrified look on her face.
"You're still here."
"Uh huh."
"I'm going to have to give you your job back now, aren't I?"
"Uh..."
"You're speechless? That's something new."
"Last night was..."
"A mistake?"
She nods, "I should go. We shouldn't have..."
"Maybe you should stay."
"And what? You'll cook me breakfast?"
"No. I don't cook. I had something else in mind."
Before she can respond, she hears a phone ringing. She pulls the sheet off the bed, and slide out. She races for the phone. She finds it on the floor, near the door, in the pocket of her scrubs.
"Hello," she says, holding the sheet with her free hand.
"Where are you?" Eleanor questions.
"I am..." she begins.
"It's nearly eight o'clock, and..."
"Give me a few minutes, and I'll be there," she promises.
"Jackie, please hurry. I can't do this on my own."
"I thought that Coop was there."
"I told him he could go home to shower."
"He'll be back."
"I am alone, with a baby, and..."
"Ok, give me fifteen minutes."
"Ok," she hangs up.
Jackie hangs up the phone. Cruz comes into the room, holding a bra, and panties. He offers them to her. She looks at him, in disbelief.
"You have to go?"
She doesn't answer.
"Where are your clothes?" she questions.
"I couldn't find them, but I see most of them here," he points to the floor.
"Can I have my stuff, I've got to get back to the hospital."
"Yeah," he nods, handing them to her.
She drops the sheet. He just stares at her.
"Really?" she raises an eyebrow.
Ten minutes later, she finally leaves his building. She makes her way to the hospital, as quickly as possible. She dodges her co-workers, as she heads for the elevator. She gets on, and gets off at maternity. She makes a beeline for Eleanor's room.
She opens the door, and steps in. She takes a seat next to Eleanor, who holds the baby, with a petrified look on her face.
"Where is Coop?"
"Where have you been?" Eleanor questions.
"I got here as fast as I could."
"It took you twenty minutes."
"How long has Coop been gone?"
"Half an hour."
"You called me after ten minutes?"
"I didn't know what to do."
"Was he crying?"
"No," she shakes her head.
"Then what?"
"I just don't know what to do with him," she shrugs.
Jackie rolls her eyes. Eleanor cocks her head. "Is that what you were wearing yesterday?"
"I don't know."
"You smell like sex."
"I do not," Jackie argues.
Dr. Cooper comes into the room.
"What took you so long?" Eleanor quizzes.
"I live ten minutes away. Ten minutes there, ten minutes in the bathroom, ten minutes back. I'm sorry it took so long," Coop apologizes.
"I think the two of you have it covered. I had a long night, I'm going to go shower," she slips out, quickly.
Before Jackie can return to the hospital, from home, Zoey comes to visit O'Hara.
"He's cute," Zoey comments, as she takes a seat, near the bed.
"Can I ask you something?" Eleanor wonders.
"Sure," Zoey nods.
"Did you see Jackie leave last night?"
"Yes, she took Cruz home."
"Oh, really?"
Zoey looks at her watch, "He's awfully cute, but I've got to go back to work."
"Find Coop."
"He just went to the cafeteria, remember?"
"I know, but.."
"I'll have him paged," Zoey jokes.
"Good."