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Jane takes some pain tablets before climbing in to bed and is soon fast asleep. His head's filled with thoughts of Charlotte on the beach building sand castles as he drifts off. The sky is a shade of blue that Jane has never seen before. It seems to shine like giant sapphire, the brilliant sun showing off its deep beauty. They have taken off their shoes once they hit the sand, and it slides through their toes like silk. Not a pebble to be found, just beautiful seashells dot the vast golden carpet. Charlotte is anxious to get started on her latest creation and starts to run. Jane allows her a head start before yelling:

"Last one there, gets bucket duty."

and he races after her making sure he stays just behind her. As their preferred spot get close he takes the lead, but, then stumbles, ending up sprawled out on the sand. Charlotte stops and bends down her face filled with concern.

"Are you all right Daddy?"

Jane turns over and quickly reaches up and lifts her off her feet and lands her on his chest.

"Daddy is just fine pumpkin, especially now he has his little girl just where he want her."

He covers her with kisses, Charlotte's caught between laughing and protesting as the sand on her Daddy's face scratches and tickles.

"Aha, now you're weakened I bet I'll win."

He lays Charlotte on the ground, who recovers quickly and is on her feet running before Jane is up off the floor, she crosses the 'finish line' first.

"Daddy you left the buckets"

Jane looks back and the buckets are where he'd fallen to the ground. He ruffles Charlotte's hair.

"Silly Daddy, I'll be right back."

Jane makes his way back to the buckets and is picking them up when he hears Charlotte scream. He spins around and Charlotte is laid on the floor lifeless. He runs towards and he can see blood all over her and surrounding her. He crouches down, takes her hand and the ice-cold shocks him, lifeless eyes stare back at him, he gathers her up in his arms and hugs her tight, mumbling her name into her hair, rocking back and forth, he opens his eyes and he's back in his house, in his bedroom, looking up at the smiley face.

Jane wakes up abruptly, he's tangled in the sheets and his flails his arms and legs trying to get free. When the covers finally release him he jumps out of bed, he steps into his shoes and is out the door.

Lisbon's woken by the sun shining into her eyes, she groans and makes a note to close her curtains next time. Waking up to the view may sound nice but not when you're facing east. She turns over and blinks trying to remove the spots before her eyes. She climbs out of bed and gathers her things for the shower. It's a weak shower and Lisbon washes as quickly as she can. It had been stronger the night before, as she washed off the sand, but, more people must be using it this morning. Once dressed she knocks on Jane's door so they can go down for breakfast. She gets no reply and knocks again.

"Jane? Jane? It's me Lisbon open the door."

When there's no reply she leans her ear against the door but can hear nothing. She knocks again. Getting no response she goes back into her room and in to the bathroom. She stands and listens but there is no sound that his shower is going. She returns to his door and knocks again. A hotel cleaner is coming out of the room across the hall.

"Are you looking for Mr. Jane?"

Lisbon looks round surprised.

"Yes. Do you know where he is."

"He's downstairs in the staff quarters. I think everyone will be very happy if you go get him."

Lisbon's puzzled and niffed in equal measure as she follows the direction the woman gave her. She condemns him for not letting her know beforehand that he was leaving. She knocks on the door and opens it cautiously. She finds Jane, still in his pajamas at a table with two men and a women, they are playing cards. They all look at her as she stands in the doorway. Jane breaks into a smile and waves her in.

"Lisbon come in."

He speaks to the people at the table.

"This is my best friend and travelling companion, Teresa Lisbon."

They all say hi and Lisbon returns the greeting.

"Jane..."

"These are my new friends Lisbon, Jeffrey the night porter, Brian the night receptionist and Jackie the night manager."

Lisbon nods her head at each one.

"Jane what are you doing here? And in your pajamas."

"I couldn't sleep and I found myself downstairs and these fine people kept me company."

"You've been down here all night?"

"Of course not. They had jobs to do, so we were in reception but once the day people came on, we had to move our game in here."

"Well they probably want to go home and get some sleep before they come back on duty again."

Jane starts to gather up the cards.

"Well I gets that's my cue to finish the game. Thank you guys it's been a pleasure."

He starts to gather up his winnings.

"Leave that Jane. These poor people didn't stand a chance against you and as I've found out, you don't need the money."

Jane stops and looks at Lisbon and then at the money.

"True, true, your company was payment enough. Thank you for being so kind to an insomniac."

His playing companions began to object about his winnings.

"Now you don't want to get me in trouble with the missus do you?"

He winks at them as Lisbon protests. He moves towards her and catching her arm, guides her out of the room.

"Jane let go of me. I'm perfectly capable of walking by myself. Don't do that again, I was getting worried when you didn't answer your door."

"Sorry Lisbon I didn't realise the time."

"What time did you wake up?"

"I don't know.."

Lisbon stops walking and tugs on Jane's arm.

"What time Jane?"

"Ohhhh I guess it was about 2am"

"Which means it was more one, and why didn't you at least put some clothes on?"

Jane shrugs.

"I guess I was distracted."

"What could possibly distract you at one in the morning?"

Realisation hits her.

"You had a nightmare, didn't you?"