*Jack kept his eyes on Katelynn, having gotten over the initial shock of seeing her… now he didn’t want to look away from her. how could he? he swallowed dryly, blinking back the tears as best he could, before finally looking at Rhonda*
…i, i’ll be staying the night.. please… thank you, Rhonda… *he held his hand out to her, ignoring how it was shaking* i, i’m Jack. i’m Katelynn’s boyfriend…
She steps forward, shaking his hand gently. She was shocked to see that this man with blue skin was calling himself her boyfriend as she had never imagined a regular girl like Katelynn to have such a unique boyfriend.
But she’s a nurse and thus is not allowed to pass judgment. She puts the blanket around his shoulders and tries to smile for him. “She’s lucky to have you watching out for her. There was no one on her work file for an emergency contact. She left it all blank. Poor girl. Can’t imagine why.”
She walked over to press a few buttons on the heart monitor, checking her vital signs. “She’s remained steady since she got in here. That’s good news, right?”
she’s all alone in this city… she. she moved here, hoping for a new start on things… *Jack reaches out to touch her cheek again, gently, carefully* i only just… met her a few weeks ago but she’s done so much for me… it just… i can’t understand how this could happen to someone like her, this time of year…
*he shuts his eyes and groans, before pulling the blanket closer around himself, managing to nod for her*
i-it’s wonderful news. it is…
Jack Maple 