Jax
"Alexis?" I repeated as my voice trembled. I started to rush to the room, only to have a crying Bobbie move into my arms. 'What's happening Bobbie?" I asked urgently but she only shook her head rapidly as tears coursed down her cheeks. "Come on Bobbie. He will make it." I said with a confidence I couldn't feel. Fear had invaded my senses and I allowed myself to lean against Alexis as doctors worked feaverishly to save my brother's life.
Alexis
I held onto Jax tightly watching the doctor. When they all backed off, Jax, Bobbie and I all exhaled in relief. He was alive and right now that was what mattered the most. I found my fingers in Jax's hair as we shared another deep kiss, as if assuring each other of our tenuous earthly connection in the face of such near death. Both of my hands grasped his silken locks as I gave him my strength my love and companionship in a kiss that was meant to both comfort and protect.
As a doctor emerged from Jerry's room, I reached for Jax's hand. I knew we were forming a connection, the three of us against any horrible news the doctors had to impart and I found myself wishing Jag was here with us. He belonged here and I knew it. I had to get him here. He and Jerry deserved no less. I sighed and rubbed the bridge of my nose with my free hand, as we faced down Dr Quartermaine.
Jax
I listened to the doctors prognosis. Jerry was in serious condition but he should be all right, I rationalized as they listed what sounded like bad injuries. He had some broken ribs and his lung had collapsed, he had some head trauma, they were reinflating his lung, his liver was lacerated and kidneys bruised. As the doctors spoke, the one thing that kept running through my mind was that his chances were good. He had to live. When the doctors stepped away I looked at Bobbie and Alexis. "He'll make it right?" I asked as my insecurity crept into my voice.
Carly
I stood off to the side as that little freak ran out then Jerry went downhill but as the doctor talked with my mother and Jax, I gave her hand a gentle squeeze. "Can you get Dr Quartermaine down here now?" I asked some doctor I had never seen before. "She needs to be on this case" When the doctor just gave me a blank look, I waved her off. "Go do it. This is an important case so get off your butt and do it!"
I moved to my mother "Mama. He'll be ok. The doctor said so. And we'll get Monica down. She can be stuck up as they come but she's a good doctor and she'll make him better." I was falsely cheery but I hated to see her like this." When she sank into a chair I moved with her and reached for her hand. "He'll make it."
Bobbie
I had been in a mild state of shock as all of the craziness had happened. From dozing at Jerry's side to being thrust out into the waiting area and knowing he'd coded was a huge shock to me. I could just stand there and tremble as one of the new doctors on staff told us what was to happen to him. I reacted with dim awareness as I settled into a chair and looked at my daughter. "Carly I'm going to lose him." I insisted in a sad voice. "I'm going to lose the man I love."
Jag
"He isn't good V." I whispered as I shook my head. "He could die and I don't even know his family. I don't even know most of his life. V I don't think I can do this" The truth of my words hit me and I buried my head in my hands. I had to make the most of every moment. Each one could be our last. What if my grandparents, my uncles, my family died before I got to know them? I needed to do this before it was too late. The stakes were too high and I had waited too long to lose everything. Death was irreversible and I knew it. I raised my head to give V a brave smile. Even her gentle touch was lost on me as I stepped up and walked up the stairs. It was high time this charade ended, whatever the cost.
V
My heart just shattered at Jagger's pain. I had never seen him so distraught before. We had been in our share of tight spots and I had known that he was conflicted by the problems and secrets within his family but never had he seemed so lost and alone. I reached out an arm to rub his shoulder lovingly. We weren't lovers, at least not yet anyway, but we were always the closest of friends, the deepest of confidants and he had a small piece of my heart always. "Jag please, give it time. He;'ll be all right." I assured but in my heart I was scared for Jag, scared for Jax, scared for the whole family would could lose their soul in Jerry.
Jag didn't even seem to be absorbing my words as he stood and slowly trudged up the stairs. "Of course you can do it." I assured as I reached for his hand, but he was already up the stairs and ready to face his destiny.
Jax
I hared being so helpless. As my eyes fixed on Bobbie and Carly, I found myself turning into my wife's comforting embrace. I wanted to be the one reassuring her, yet she was the one strengthening me with her mere presence. I closed my eyes and rested my forhead against hers, a curious mixture of affection, relief, love and desire running through my veins. When she pulled away and stiffened, I at first felt rejected, then became curious. "Alexis is anything the matter?"