Part 5
'Morning Dr Winters.' Jay strolled over to Ruth with his usual smirk on his face.
'Nurse Faldren.' She opened her locker and slipped off her coat and placed it inside.
'So did you have a nice sleep? All by yourself.' Jay emphasised the word 'yourself' to Ruth's annoyance.
'Yes. Fine.' She finished buttoning up her scrubs and then turned to face Jay.
'Good I'm pleased. I had a good nice to for your information.' Jay grinned back at her, although she knew he was lying through his teeth.
'Well now we have that clear that we both had a great night. Can I get some work done?' She kissed him quickly on the lips and left the staff room.
Jay watched her leave before looking up at the ceiling in frustration. It had been a week since Ruth had told him to take it slow, and still she hadn't caved in not even to his full jay charm.
'Alright mate.' Jay span around to see a tired Adam entering the staffroom.
'Yeah mate. Just the usual stuff on the mind. You?'
'Women I take and one in particular.' He taped Ruth's locker
'How did you know?' He rolled his eyes
'Because it always is. Trust me mate there not worth it. After a while they just get bored and leave.' He laughed at his own misfortune before slumping back on the sofa.
Jay knew he hadn't been the same since Jess had left. He had been drinking more, his mood swings were daily one day he would be happy and joking with everyone the next he would bite someone's head off for asking if he was ok. And Jay didn't know if it was true but rumour between Noel and Big Mac was that he had slept with Alice.
'It isn't like that, she wants to take it slow.'
'Oh well you got to prove to her that she can trust you and you won't let her down. Or risk losing her.' He downed his tea and stood up slapping Jay on the back before leaving.
Jay was shocked he didn't want to lose her but he didn't know how to prove to her they could take it to the next level. It wasn't like they had never slept together before!
'Jay! Jay!' He came out of his trance to see Tess shouting at him.
'Calm down I'm coming.' He ran his hand through his hair and went back to work.
What could he do, all he could think of was the usual romantic stuff like jewellery or clothes but he knew that she wasn't into any of that. She would prefer some text book or some case study, something he never understood about his girlfriend. God she was difficult.
'Jay I need you in cubicle 3.' He lifted his head up to see Charlie stood in front of him waving a file at him.
'Gramps your back.' He jumped out his seat and hugged the older nurse.
'Yes. And I could do with your help.' He indicated to cubicles.
'Yeah sure. I didn't know you were back yet.' Walked with Charlie
'Well I couldn't stay off forever. This one here.' He pulled back the cubicle curtain.
'I'm sorry I have kept you. I just needed my colleagues help.' Charlie gives his usual smile to the teenager before handing Jay the tweezers to remove the glass.
'Can I take a look at that darling?' She nodded as Jay peeled of the bandage and began work.
Jay was well into his work with a occasional squirm from the girl when Charlie looked up at Jay and spoke.
'A little bird tells me that you and a certain person are back together.' Jay smiled at the reference to Ruth.
'Yeah, we sorted stuff out.' He nodded
'Well I'm glad she's good for you.' Jay laughed
'Well I don't hear that everyday people usually say it is the other way around.'
'You are good for her but she definitely makes you a lot more considerate when you are with her.' He passed Jay a bandage as he finished up.
'Thanks. There you go darling all done.' Jay winked at the girl as he and Charlie left the cubicle.
'She does make a difference to me but...' Jay suddenly spoke turning to face Charlie, as Noel passed him a patients discharge notes.
'What?'
'She wants to take it slow. Meaning no...' He whispered looking around to make sure no-one heard.
'Sex.' He bit his lip
'Oh, and you want to prove she can move further in the relationship.' Jay nodded in agreement.
'Why can you read me so easily?'
'Look after you finished up with the girl come to my office and I'll give you some advice. You seem like you need it.' He patted Jay on the back and walked back to reception.
'Jay come in don't just stand there.' Charlie shouted Jay into the office.
Jay took a set and rubbed his hands on his scrubs.
'Look you want Ruth to trust you and feel safe.' Jay nodded
'You need to show her she is the girl that you spend all those great moments with, show her she is the only one.'
'But I do I take her out, and cook her romantic meals but still she insists on taking it slow.' Jay rolled his eyes.
'Jay this is Ruth you need to show her no matter what you will be there.'
Then it hit him like a tonne of bricks, this was the best way to show her he cared. He would take her to meet his parents.'
Charlie clicked his fingers at Jay.
'I have it, I'm going to introduce her to my mum and dad.'
Charlie smiled at Jay he knew the pair had been through so much but yet after all the arguments they love each other the same. And how Jay had changed since failing for her his boyish charm had gone and now all he wanted to do was please her.
'Now who's day dreaming?' Jay chuckled at the older nurse.
'Hey babe.' Jay smiled at Ruth as she came and stood next to him in reception.
'Tired.' She yawned slightly as he slipped his hand down to hers.
'Well I have a surprise for you tonight.'
'What?' She looked confused
'It's a surprise silly that's the whole point.' He rolled his eyes
'Fine, but it better be good.'
'It will be.' He took his cue to give her a hug; he closed the file and turned to face her.
'Come here.' He said softly.
He pulled her close to him snaking his arm around her waist as she did the same and lent her head on his shoulder, glad of his comfort.
Jay smiled as she nuzzled in his chest the last time they were together she wouldn't even walk into work together now they were hugging in the middle of reception. How he loved his crazy workaholic.
They finally pulled apart when Jeff and Dixie came storming through the doors heading for recues.
'Dr winters. Recues.' Mr Jordan shouted her.
'I...I better.' She pointed to recues.
'Yeah go. I'll pick you up from yours at seven ok.' She waved a hand of acceptance before running off to recues.
Jay smirked she didn't have a clue about his master plan. He just hoped it would work.
