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Johnny woke up. He was disoriented. He was on a couch, but it didn't feel like his couch. He felt a weight on his body. Not an uncomfortable one, but one that he wasn't expecting. He looked down and found Julianna sleeping with him on the couch. Deciding he loved this situation, he tightened his grip and closed his eyes.

Mike walked back into the house, two pizza's in his hands.
He went into the kitchen and then stopped by the den and found his sister and friend still sleeping.

Mike had his pizza and headed upstairs to his room.

Julianna awoke and found herself wrapped in Johnny's arms. She looked up and found Johnny's dark brown eyes smiling back at her.
"Hey," he said.
"Hey, yourself," she said.

Julianna picked herself up off his chest and put her feet on the floor.
"Guess we fell asleep," Julianna said.

"Yeah. But I'm not complaining," Johnny said.

Julianna smiled at Johnny. They heard Mike come down the stairs. He peered into the room and smiled at both his sister and Johnny.
"I got pizza in the kitchen. Help yourselves. I'm off to go bowling with Chet and Marco," Mike said.
"Thanks, bro," Julianna said.
Julianna got off the couch. "Want some pizza," she asked.
"Yeah. I'll meet you in the kitchen. I'm going to the restroom," he said, getting off the couch and heading toward the downstairs powder room.

Julianna grabbed a few slices of pizza and two sodas and set them on the kitchen table.

Johnny came out of the bathroom, having changed into his pajamas Roy brought.
"I don't know why I changed. I just took a nap in my clothes," Johnny said.

Julianna smiled. They shared the pizza and Johnny asked a question.

"What's the movie tonight," he asked.

"I'm not sure. I'll check and see," she asked.
She grabbed the paper and checked to see what movie was on that night.

"Well you want comedy or drama," she asked.
"What, there's no scary movie on tonight," he asked, mouth full of pizza.
"Yeah, but I hate horror movies. You know that," she said.
"Yeah, but I'd keep you safe," he said.
Julianna rolled her eyes. "I vote comedy," she said.
"Comedy it is," he said.
They spent the evening watching movies on television before Julianna showed Johnny to the guest room.
"You sure I can't keep you company," he asked.
"You are. I'm not alone, am I," she said.
Johnny gave a small frown. "You know what I mean," he said.
"Of course and I'll tell you what, come and see me if you're not asleep in an hour," she said.

Johnny climbed into the bed and Julianna pulled the blanket over him.
"Night, Johnny," she said, before heading out the door and shutting off the light.

She went downstairs to put the trash in the can when the phone rang.
"Stoker residence," she said.
"Juli, I'm sorry, can you come in for a few hours? We're getting slammed and Joe and I have two surgical cases we need to take and Dr. Morton would be the only doctor covering," Kel said.

"I guess I can, Kel. I just have to find someone to stay with Johnny. He's staying here instead of with Roy because Chris is sick," Julianna said.
"If you can't I can find someone else," Kel said.
Julianna was about to respond when Mike came through the kitchen door. "Hold on, Kel," Julianna said.
"Hey, Juju," Mike said.
"I need a favor," she said.
"At midnight," he asked.
"Yeah. Look, can you be available in case Johnny needs something" she asked.
"Sure, but why is he here? He usually goes with Roy when he gets hurt," Mike asked.

"Chris is sick and it's not a good idea to let Johnny stay there so soon after his bite. I need to go into work and help Kel. I should only be a few hours," Julianna said.
"OK. Be careful," Mike said.

"Kel, I'll be there in 30 minutes," Julianna said, hanging up the phone.

Julianna headed upstairs and went into the guest room.
"Johnny," she whispered, nearing the bed.
"Wha..." he said, opening his eyes.

"I have to go out for a few hours, but Mike's across the hall. He'll be there if you need anything. I'll be back in the morning," she said. She gave him a quick kiss before heading to her room to change into her scrubs. She was out the door and in her car before Johnny realized what happened.
He grabbed the robe that was on the chair and went downstairs to get a drink. Mike was sitting at the table drinking a glass of milk.
"Hey, Mike. Sorry for crashing at your place," Johnny said.
"It's no trouble. You're a friend and you mean a lot to my sister. Do you need something," he asked.

"Water. Did Juli head into work," Johnny asked.

"Yeah. If you need anything, I'll be in the room across from yours," Mike said.
"Thanks, I guess I'll go back to sleep. Thanks for letting me stay," Johnny said.

"No need. Remember, this is Juli's house, too," Mike said.

Johnny followed Mike upstairs and went to sleep.

Julianna finished her shift in the morning and headed home to crash. She saw Roy's car parked along the street and figured he was there for Johnny. She opened the garage door and went inside the house.

She found Mike, Roy and Johnny at the dining room table drinking coffee.
"Jules, you want something," Johnny asked, jumping up as she came in the door.

Julianna looked at him. She'd had an incredibly difficult shift and all she wanted to do was see her family. She rushed to Johnny and wrapped her arms around him.

"Not that I'm not glad, but what's wrong, Jules," Johnny asked her.
Mike and Roy joined them in the hall. Julianna reached for Mike and pulled him into a hug.

When she pulled away, Johnny noticed the tears rolling down her cheeks.
"What happened," he asked.
"Tim Hastings. You know him," she asked.
"Yeah. He's at 130's. His wife and sister are nurses at Rampart," Roy said.

"He died in a fire early this morning. I had to take care of him and tell his wife and sister that he died," she said. She didn't say anything else, because they all knew what she was thinking.

Without another word, she went upstairs to her room and fell onto her bed.

Johnny started to follow, but Mike stopped him. "Let her have some time. She just needs time," Mike said.
An hour later, Julianna was sleeping and the guys decided to head to a baseball game. Johnny was worried about Julianna, but Mike assured him that she'd be fine and he'd make sure to take care of her.

He left a note and clipped it to the fridge, knowing Julianna would see it when she got up.

"Jules, You're the best. Just remember we are all in your corner and we love you. I love you, Johnny."

Julianna smiled when she saw the note and knew Johnny was trying to make her smile and know he cared after the difficult time she'd had on her previous shift.

The next day, Johnny returned to his apartment. He was eating a bowl of cereal when there was a knock on the door. Since Julianna was working, he knew it wasn't her. He figured it was probably Roy and opened to the door. He was shocked to find Sheila standing in his doorway.
"Sheila," Johnny said, shocked.
"Oh, Johnny. I went by your room after my shift at the ER and was told you'd been discharged. Why didn't you call me? I'd have brought you home and you wouldn't have had to be alone," Sheila said, entering the apartment and leaning into Johnny for a kiss.
He pecked her on the cheek and closed the door behind her.
"Sheila, why are you here," he asked.
"Because, silly, we're dating," she said.
"You walked out on my after finding out about that one time thing with Julianna. I assumed that meant we were over," Johnny said.
"Well, I know it's not your fault. It's obvious Dr. Stoker used the past to pull you back to her for a one-night stand. I don't blame you for that. If you don't see her anymore than we won't have a problem. Now, can I fix you something to eat," she asked, heading for his small kitchen.
"I don't get it," Johnny said. Julianna had told Roy what Sheila had said to her and Roy told Johnny. Johnny had been livid that Sheila would say those things.
"I'm taking care of you," Sheila said, kissing him.
Johnny gently pushed her away. "I'm sorry, but I don't want to be with you. Especially after what you said to Julianna. She's a friend and you don't have any right to tell me who I can and can't see," Johnny said.
Sheila stared at him, too shocked by his words to say anything.

"Now, I'm sorry, but I'd like for you to go," Johnny said.
"You're breaking up with me? Fine, John, there are dozens of men waiting for a chance with me. Good luck with Dr. Stoker. She can't possibly excite you like I can," Sheila said.
"That's why I love her. She's nothing like you," Johnny said before she had a chance to say anything.

Throwing her hair across her shoulder, she pranced out of his apartment. Johnny closed the door and leaned against it. He shook his head, hoping that problem had been solved.