Part 1

Julianna Callaghan was one of the best SRU officers on the force. She loved her job and her teammates were her family.

She was dating fellow teammate Sam Braddock.

Sarge (Greg Parker): hey guys debrief in 10 minutes.

Spike, Leah, Raf, Ed and Sam were all working out.

Spike:Hey where's Jules at?

Leah: She must still be in the locker room. She didn't look like she felt very well. In fact I thought i heard her gagging

Spike: I hope she's ok. She was looking kinda green earlier.

Sam:um.. I'll go see what's going on

Sam got up and knocked on the locker room door "Jules?" Are you decent?

Jules: throwing up..."yeah" (she said softly)

Sam walked inside and found Jules sitting on the floor of the big bathroom stall by the toilet

Sam:Jules, are you ok? Were you just throwing up? Everyone is concerned

Jules: I'm fine. I just felt a little bit lightheaded and nauseous.

Sam: Can I get you anything?

Jules: No, I'm ok. Thanks.I guess I better get off the floor.

Sam reached for her hand to help her stand.

Jules grabbed Sam's hand so he could pull her up.

When she stood up she felt dizzy again and Sam caught her in his arms and gently sat her back on the ground.

Jules: thanks for catching me sam

Sam: Jules, are you sure you're ok?. You almost passed out. Maybe you should tell...

Jules: no, Sam, I'm fine. It's probably nothing.

I just need to drink some more water. I didn't drink enough this morning. It's really nothing.

Sam: I'm just really worried about you. If you're not feeling well you should go home and rest. I know the boss will understand.

Jules: and then what the teams short a person. What if there is a hot call and I'm not there when everyone needs me?

Sam:It will be fine. You need to see about yourself. I'll tell boss

Jules:Sam, just stop ok. For the last time I'm fine. And not a word to anyone especially to Ed or boss. I mean it Sam.

She lied and she knew she wasn't fine. Something was definitely going on. And even though she would never admit it. She was actually scared. She hated lying especially to Sam but she knew he wouldn't be focused if she told him the truth.

Sam: Ok fine , not a peep. I just care what happens to you, that's all. Am I wrong for being concerned?

Jules: look sam...I..

Sam: It's ok Jules. I get it. It's your job and you don't want to affect your team. I'll see you in the briefing room.

Jules just shook her head. She felt ok enough to stand up. She went to the sink and washed her face. She looks in the mirror and heads out the door to the briefing room

Spike: Jules Are you ok. You looked a little. .

Jules: a little what spike...(She snapped back)

Spike: nothing. Sorry Jules...I'll be quiet now

Jules:good idea...(She let out a heavy sigh and rolled her eyes)

Jules looked at sam and then at Ed and Greg who were taken aback by her slight outburst

Sam just shakes his head in disbelief

Sarge: ok now that everyone's all here we can start. We have a pretty slow day ahead fingers crossed. So I want you guys to workout , do some target practice. Get out that pinned up frustration from all the bogus calls we've had lately.

Spike, Leah, raf, ed, and sam head towards the gym. Jules was lost in her own train of thought until Greg spoke.

Greg: Jules?

Jules: yeah boss

Greg: You ok.? You seem distracted

Jules: um..yeah sorry I just didn't sleep well last night.

Greg: Anything I can do to help? Something we need to talk about.?

Jules: um.. no i just need to go to bed at a decent hour and not eat right before I lay down.

Greg: ok if you're sure

Jules: yeah i'm going to go work out.

Greg: we'll talk later ok

Jules: ok (jules headed to the gym to start working out.)

The team is working out

Jules is being very quiet and focused on her own workout and not interacting with the team like she usually does. This has all the guys concerned because it's so out of character for her.

Jules finishes her workout and goes to walk towards the elliptical when she passes out.

Sam:Oh my Gosh, jules...

Ed: What just happened?

Sam: I don't know

Ed:Boss, we need a medic.

Sam: I can get her to the hospital quicker than an ambulance will be here.

Greg: hold on sam, let's see if we can get Steve dispatched here asap if not I'll go with you to take her to the hospital.

Sam: boss...

Greg: Sam trust me please.

Sam: fine. (He tries to wake Jules. He checks her breathing and pulse)

Winnie was able to get Steve to come to the barn since he was nearby.

Steve: Where is Jules?

Ed: She's over here in the gym. Her breathings steady and her pulse is normal.

Steve goes over to Jules and takes his o2 finger monitor and puts it on her finger. He then takes her blood pressure. He shines the pen light in each eye to check her pupils to make sure she didn't have a concussion.

Her pulse and her respirations were normal.

Steve pulled out an ammonia stick, broke it and waved it under Jules' nose.

Jules stirred and then opened her eyes.

Jules: What is going on? Steve, what are you doing here and Why am I on the floor?

Steve: You passed out.

Jules: ok..well can I please get up off the floor. (She tries to sit up)

Greg: woah not so fast jules.

Jules: I need to get up off the floor

Ed: not so fast Jules.

Jules: Seriously guys, is this a joke?

Oh no I think i'm going to be sick

Steve: We need to take you to the hospital to run some tests to make sure you don't have a concussion from passing out.

Jules: you're joking right. I just haven't had enough water.

Greg: sorry Jules I can't let you go out on any calls until you get the all clear from a doctor

Jules: I'm a fine boss.

Sam: Come on Jules, don't argue. I'm coming with you .

Steve: Let's get her to the hospital.

Jules: fine but no ambulance. no offense steve. I'll go If Sam drives me in the truck.

Sam agreed to take the suv and drive her to the hospital. Steve helps her up and Sam helps her to the truck.

On the way:

Sam: how are you feeling Jules?

Jules: embarrassed.

Sam: not what I meant but ok

Jules: I should've listened to you and this never would've happened.

Sam: and then what I would've come home and found you passed out hours later.

Jules: Sam, there is no guarantee that it would've happened at home.

Sam: there's no guarantee it would not have happened either

Jules: ok you have a point.

Sam: if there's something going on you can tell me. I just wish you'd talk to me Jules , that's all.

Jules: sam...

Sam: yeah Jules...

Jules: I need you to pull over

Sam: what?

Jules: please pull over (she was breathing heavily) sam if you don't pull over right now...

Sam: ok im trying (sam hurriedly found a place to pull over

Before he could say anything, Jules had swung open the truck door, lept out, and ran into the distance behind a bush.

Sam sat in the driver's seat confused. He was unsure what just happened.

When a few moments had passed he got out to go check on Jules.

Sam walked towards Jules.

Sam: Jules sweetheart, are you ok?

Jules: yeah..im (started retching again) good (throws up again)

Sam tried to comfort her but she was embarrassed and didn't want him to see her throwing up all things.

So he gives her some space and walks back to the truck.

When Jules felt well enough she came from behind the bush and started walking towards the truck.

When she got back Sam hands her a napkin, a bottle of water and a piece of gum.

Jules: thanks.

Sam: you're welcome. Are you feeling better?

Jules: I think so...sam i'm sorry you had to see that.

Sam: Jules, it's ok. Don't feel embarrassed around me please. I love you.

Jules: I love you too.

Sam and Jules head to the hospital

Once at the ER, they took her back quickly.

Sam had to wait in the waiting area because he wasn't a relative.

They did vital signs, blood and urine tests.

Dr. Hi Ms Callaghan I'm Dr Phillips.

Jules: Hi.

Dr p: So tell me what's going on with you.

Jules: Well I was at work and when I was walking to the eliptical in the gym I passed out , so my boss wanted me to get checked out to make sure I could be cleared for duty.

Dr p: your blood tests showed you're dehydrated and your blood sugar was low.

Have you eaten today?

Jules:honestly not much...and I also vomited before I got here. So maybe that could be why..

Dr p: any headaches?trouble sleeping

Jules: not really.

Dr p: ok I don't think you have a concussion. I think your blood sugar got too low and you're dehydrated which caused the fainting spell and vomiting.

Jules: So can I go home? Also, can I go back to work tomorrow?

Dr p: Actually I want you to take off. just to make sure there aren't any more fainting spells

Jules: doc I can't afford to be off. That affects the entire team not being there.

Dr p: ok fine. I'm willing to make an exception only because you can work from inside the truck or at a desk.I'll allow you to go back to work on light duty. No vigorous activity of any kind for a while.

Jules: thank you Dr Phillips.

Dr p: they are gathering your discharge papers and instructions for returning to work. Then you may leave.

Jules: thanks

10 minutes later jules was walking out into the waiting room to sam.

Sam: So what did the doctor say?

Jules: she said i could go back to work on one condition if I was on light duty. No vigorous workouts or training and I have to stay at a desk or in the truck.

Sam: well at least you can go to work. That's great right

Jules: yeah. Can we go home please?

Sam: I'll grab us some dinner on the way so neither one of us has to cook.

Jules: sounds good (she kisses him on the cheek)

They get take out and head over to jules house.

Jules goes to take a shower.

Sam gets 2 glasses and 2 plates and divides out dinner and then takes it into the living room so they can watch a movie while they eat.

A few minutes later, Jules came downstairs in her pajamas.

Sam: hey jules you feeling better?

Jules: a little bit. The shower helped.

Sam: Good, I'm glad. Hey, can we talk?

Jules: yeah sure.

Sam: You had me really worried today and the worst part was I couldn't do anything to help you.

Jules: I'm sorry I worried you Sam. And I'm sorry for being so short with you and for being a grouch.

Sam: It's ok, but if something is bothering you I just want you to tell me.

Jules: I'll do better. I love you sam

Sam: I love you. Here's your plate.

Jules: Thank you.

They ate and sam cleaned up so Jules could rest. Sam sat back down and turned on another movie. Jules laid her head on his shoulder. He put his arm around her and ran his fingers through her hair.

She fell asleep. Sam finished the movie. Not wanting to disturbed Jules, he laid down with her on the couch.

Early the next morning

Sam woke up to find jules was no longer on the couch with him. He gets up and walks upstairs to the bedroom thinking he would find her in bed. It was empty.

Sam: jules...

He hears Jules throwing up and then the toilet flush. Jules brushes her teeth and washes her hands. She then comes out not realizing Sam was in the room.

Jules was walking towards the door when she sees sam

Jules: (she jumps and gasps) Samuel Braddock...you scared the crap out of me. (Playfully smacks him on the arm)

Sam: hey (he laughed) im sorry jules I didn't mean to scare you. I woke up and you were gone so I was making sure you were ok.

Jules: I'm fine. (She gave him a small smile)

Sam: you didn't sound fine a few minutes ago

Jules: So you were spying on me?

Sam: wait..what? Jules that's crazy.

Jules: So now I'm crazy.

She sits on the bed and puts her face in her hands and starts crying . This confuses Sam because he's never seen Jules really get emotional. She's tough and doesn't let her emotions get the best of her.

Sam: Jules, is something wrong? Did I do something that upset you? If I did so...

Jules: Sam just stopped. Please. You haven't done anything to upset me i promise.

Sam: Then what's going on? If you're sick I can get you some medicine. Some pepto...

It's just not like you to get upset..im just..

Jules: I know sam... you're worried about me.

Sam

He puts his arm around her and pulls her close to him. He then kisses the top of her head.

Jules: I'm sorry I'm keeping you up. Especially since we have to work tomorrow.

Sam: I'll be fine. It's you I'm worried about. You can't go to work sick even if you are in the truck or behind a desk.

Jules: I'll figure something out. I don't want to miss work.

Sam: I understand that. But as much as you don't want to miss work I don't want to see you pass out again or have anyone asking questions.

Jules: I know. I don't want to have to answer any questions either.

Sam: So will you at least consider staying home.

Jules: I'll think about it. But I'm not going to promise you anything.

Sam kissed Jules on the cheek.

Sam: ok. Can I get you anything? Crackers. Water. Gatorade.

Jules: maybe some chamomile tea with lemon and ginger. Maybe it will help me sleep.

Sam: I think I can manage that. I'll be back

Jules: thanks Sam.

Sam goes downstairs to the kitchen and makes Jules some tea and some toast.

Jules POV:

Ok this is just crazy. My body is trying to get revenge on me right now. Maybe I should take some time off and rest.

I felt sick yesterday morning and got dizzy. I snapped at spike which I shouldn't have.

I passed out. I got sick again on the way to the hospital. And now at 3am I'm vomiting again. Sam is right, something is definitely going on. I would never admit that to him though.

Her thoughts were interrupted when Sam came back to the bedroom.

Sam: here you go Jules

Jules: thanks Sam. You're the best. (She kisses him softly on the lips)

Sam: What was that for? (He asked softly)

Jules: I don't tell you this enough but I really appreciate you. Thank you for taking care of me. (She starts tearing up)

Sam: Jules, are you ok? Are you...crying.

Jules: um..no i have something in my eye. (She turns away to wipe her tears)

Sam: Jules, are you...

Jules: Am I what..?

Sam: ..you know...PMSing?

Jules: no, and why would you ask me that?

Sam: Jules I have sisters. This stuff isn't foreign to me. Jules. maybe that's why you're not feeling well.

Jules: I don't know. Thanks for the tea. (She takes a few sips before laying down on the bed. Sam lays down next to her and pulls her close. She falls asleep in his arms.

The next morning Sam woke up before Jules and got dressed. He went downstairs and started making breakfast so he made sure Jules ate something before work.

Jules woke up to the smell of bacon and eggs. She gets dressed and goes downstairs.

Sam: Hey morning, sleepy head.

Jules: morning.

Sam: I thought you might want a nice breakfast this morning before we go into work.

Jules: thanks. That's very thoughtful of you

Sam: Anything for my girl.

Jules kisses him on the lips.

They eat breakfast and get ready to leave for work

Jules starts to feel queasy. She doesn't tell Sam because she knows he will put in for her to stay home.

On the way to the barn

Jules starts breathing heavily and shifting in her seat.

Sam: Jules you ok?

Jules: yeah im ok why do you ask?

Sam: Your face is really pale.

Jules: I'll be fine. I just have a headache

Sam: ok if you're sure.

Jules: mmhmm.

The rest of the way to HQ was quiet and Jules was trying her best not to make Sam suspicious but she knew she couldn't hide anything from him. He would eventually get whatever information he needed or wanted out of her .

Jules and Sam get out of the car.

They start walking towards the door

Jules stops when she suddenly gets stomach cramps.

Sam is still walking when he turns around he sees Jules getting sick.

Sam: Jules ..( he holds her hair and rubs her back.

Jules: I'm so embarrassed. That came from out of nowhere

Sam: Come on, let's get inside, I'll get you some Gatorade.

They walk inside.

Greg: Hey jules. I thought you'd be at home resting

Jules: The doctor cleared me, boss.

Greg: I understand. We'll talk later

Jules: fine..

Greg: What was that?

Jules: yes boss. We'll talk later

Sam looked at Jules and he walked to the drink machine and grabbed a Gatorade

And brought it to her.

Jules opened it and took a drink

Sam: Jules, are you feeling ok?

Jules: truthfully...

Sam: yes...

Jules: I feel like there's butterflies in my stomach and they are doing flips. Lots and lots of flips.

Sam: Are you nervous?

Jules: no..not really..i don't think so

Sam: Maybe you should call your doctor just to make sure you really don't have a concussion.

Jules: yeah you're right I probably should see her anyway for a routine physical.

Sam: We'll figure it out. Don't worry.

Jules: I'm going to go get changed before people start to get suspicious.

Sam went to the locker room also.

Ed: Hey Sam, how's Jules?

Sam: I'm guessing she's fine

Ed: Come on Sam, you're not telling me something.

Sam: Look Ed, I think you should talk to Jules. It's not really my place to say anything regarding her personal health matters. But the doctor did release her for light duty, so good luck with that.

Ed: the wrath of Jules stuck in the command truck yeah i don't want to see that.

Spike overheard: no one wants the wrath of Jules. It's just not like her to be so short with anyone.

Sam: spike, don't take it personally, we all know jules is harmless

Spike: except when you make her mad.

Sam: Well then don't make her mad. See it's simple.

Ed chuckles and Spike just shakes his head.

Sam and the guys finish getting ready

Meanwhile in the women's locker room Jules is getting ready when she starts feeling nauseous again.

Jules starts doing her sniper breathing to try to alleviate the sick feeling. It worked for a few minutes until she couldn't hold the urge back and ran to the stall to throw up.

Winnie came in and heard her but didn't know who it was. She used the restroom and came out to wash her hands.

Jules came out of the stall and saw Winnie.

Jules washes her hands and face.

Jules: Winnie...I..

Winnie: Jules, it's ok. I'm not going to say anything.

Jules: thanks

Winnie: jules i really think you should talk to ed and sarge.

Jules: I know I need to. I just don't want to be stuck in the command truck.

Winnie: I know that but you have to take care of yourself. If you aren't 100% you can't help the team. And I'm not trying to lecture you, I just care.

Jules: I'm going to call my doctor and get a second opinion on the concussion thing.

Winnie: That's good. Make sure you talk to boss too

Jules: I am.

Winnie left the locker room. Jules finishes getting dressed and walks out.

Sam walks up to her

Sam: everything ok?

Jules: i got sick again

Sam: how're you feeling now?

Jules: better but anxious not knowing if And when I could get sick.

Sam: Can you see your doctor today?

Jules: I'm not sure I have to call. Also Winnie came in as I was coming out of the stall. She knows but she won't say anything.

Sam: jules you have to talk to the boss

Jules: I know. I am right now.

Jules walks to the briefing room where Greg was doing some paperwork

Jules: boss..

Greg: hey jules

Jules: you said you wanted to talk

Greg: yeah take a seat (jules sat down at the table hoping and praying she didn't throw up) how are you doing? Are you feeling ok today?

Jules:I'm fine. I feel ok (she lied)

Greg looked at her studying her body language. She knew he could read her like a book.

Greg: I know the doctor released you, but I'm concerned that maybe you need to be at home for a few days.

Jules: boss...

Greg: I know you don't want to miss work.

Jules: I agree with you.

Greg: You do?

Jules: yeah I think i need to go see my doctor just to make sure the hospital didn't miss something.

Greg: Ok then. I guess i don't have to make you stay behind the desk with Winnie

Jules: if it's ok I was wondering if I could leave and go home.

Greg: Is there something you're not telling me?

Jules: I just feel very...off. I don't want you to be a man down so I can stay and then take tomorrow if that will be better.