Eighteen

Jessie woke up and was surprised by how bright it was. She could feel something leaning against her head. She moved her head slowly and saw to her surprise that Rick's head had been resting on hers. He woke with a start now that she had moved her head. He looked at her and smiled. He glanced at his watch. It was 2:30pm. They had been asleep for over four hours. Rick stood up. "Come on, we'd better go get some lunch. It's half two," he said, holding out his hand to help Jessie up. Jessie grabbed it and pulled herself up. She followed him inside. Mike and Gina were sat at the table both deep in conversation. They both jumped up when they saw Jessie and Rick.

"Thank goodness, we were getting really worried," Mike said panicky. "We thought you'd run away or couldn't find her," he was stressing. Rick held out his hand.

"We are both fine. I found her and she told me about the psychiatrist and then we both fell asleep," Rick explained. "It's quite chilly out there," he added. It was the middle of January which only made sense.

"Yes. That's one of the reasons we were getting worried. It's due to snow this afternoon and if something had happened to you we might not be able to find you in the snow," Gina told them. Rick and Jessie looked at each other guiltily.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize," Jessie said. She hadn't realized how much danger she could have been in. "Anyway I've been thinking. I might as well see this psychiatrist to see if it works. But…" Jessie trailed off. "I have a request. Is it possible for me to visit Josh?" she asked. Rick bit his lip. He didn't know if that would be possible. Mike smiled.

"Well we have some good news on that front. We've been talking to Claire and Lauren and the YOI where Josh is and all three have given the green light on visits to him. So yes you can," Mike told her. Jessie grinned from ear to ear.

"Brilliant," she said happily. Rick smiled as well. Jessie could visit Josh and that was going to be important to her.

"We'll take you this afternoon if you like," Gina added. Jessie nodded.

"Yes please," she replied. She went towards the fridge. "Do you want a sandwich Rick?" she asked. He nodded.

"Can I visit him as well?" Rick asked. Mike and Gina looked taken aback.

"Well of course you can, he's your friend," Gina said recovering first. He smiled at them. Rick had more than one reason for wanting to go. Josh was his other best friend, Jessie would need some moral support and Rick wanted to ask Josh some questions. Rick went over and helped Jessie with their lunch. Jessie passed him the butter and he spread it on his bread. Jessie cut some cheese and some lettuce and put it in her sandwich. She then cut her sandwich in half and took it to the table. She thought about what she would say to Josh. 'Hi Josh, I've been sulking in my room for a week,' Jessie thought. She shook her head. 'I can't say that,' she thought. She picked at her sandwich as she thought about what to do. Carmen came in at that point.

"Oh you're back," Carmen said cheerfully, hugging Jessie tightly. Jessie smiled and hugged her back. "Would you like to play snap with Tee and me?" she asked. Jessie nodded. That would be something she could tell Josh. Jessie finished her sandwich and followed Carmen out the kitchen leaving Rick eating his sandwich.

Mike came over to Rick. "Was she ok?" Mike asked. Rick shrugged.

"She was alright," Rick replied. "I think she just misses him. We had a conversation about the psychiatrist and then we fell asleep," Rick finished. It sounded a little lame when he said it like that. He smiled and then went up to the living room where Tee, Carmen and Jessie were playing snap. He sat down on the sofa with Harry and Elektra.

Elektra looked up from her poem book. "Hey Rick. How did it go with Jessie? I'm assuming she's not planning on running away anymore," Elektra stated. Rick laughed.

"No I don't think so," Rick replied. Jeff was crawling up his arm so Rick spun round to reach him and roared like a lion. Jeff scuttled back down Rick's arm and cowered under Rick's t-shirt.

"Rick, you scared him!" Harry moaned. Harry scowled. Jessie who could see all three of them from her place round the table, laughed.

"I've got a plan Harry," Jessie told him. Jessie stood up and walked over. If Rick is being mean and pretending to be a lion, Jeff should pretend to be a lioness. That will scare him," Jessie suggested. Harry thought about it.

"Don't you mean a lion daddy?" Harry asked. Jessie shook her head.

"No, the lioness hunts for food and are the main hunters for a pride of lion. Therefore other animals are more scared of the lioness than the male lions," Jessie explained. She loved all animals and was very knowledgeable about African animals. "plus Jeff could just get me to beat up Josh," Jessie added, joking. Rick huffed and wrapped his arms round his chest.

"Won't happen in a million years," Rick said. Jessie raised an eyebrow and jumped on top of him as Gina came in.

"Ok Rick and Jessie, Mike is going to take you. So off you go. Go see Josh," Gina told them. Jessie and Rick jumped up and ran to get ready.

A/N: Aw, Harry and Jessie are cute together. Let me know what you thought of the chapter, Indigo :)