Love Never Leaves A Heart Where It Found It

Deep Layers Uncovered

Hello guys! I am back with the new chapter and I finally feel as though we are getting into the real stuff. We are finally delving into Upstead. Hope you enjoy! :)

What transpired in the few hours at the hospital was a complete blur to Jay. The only thing he seemed to understand was that Hailey had barely made it and was still in a critical condition. The next 24 hours would be crucial. The entire team was present and the only thing they could feel good about was that Hailey was alive, even if it meant they had to wait the next 24 hours to confirm that. Since Hailey had been brought to Med as well, Adam had come to see her and he was not pleased. The anger and hatred was evident in him. Well, the good news was that Booth was finally dead. What happened, how he died, nobody knew. Voight took care of the situation in his own way. If there was an investigation about this, the entire team had only one answer and that was enough to close the case there and then. Soon everyone left one by one and only Jay was there. He couldn't leave and he most certainly did not want to. Someone had attacked Hailey, his Hailey, and he wasn't going to leave her in such a condition. The idea of Hailey being his did not seem foreign or weird, it felt as though he had always protected her as though she were his own.

Jay spent the entire night by Hailey's side, hoping in every second that she would regain consciousness and look at him. But as fate had it, she did not wake up during the night and Jay couldn't help but wonder that something was wrong. The last couple of days had been emotionally taxing and physically tiring, and if this continued he was bound to break down. Will arrived early in the morning, hoping to check on Hailey.

"Will, what's wrong with her? Why isn't she waking up?" Jay asked almost crying.

"Jay, she will wake up. Just give her some more time. The medicines we gave her are strong and the anaesthesia combined with them takes longer. Be patient, she will be fine," Will tried to assure his brother himself not certain about the outcome.

Jay could only nod. He didn't know what to say or what to expect anymore. Suddenly a hand tugged at his fingers and he became alert instantly. He had forgotten that he had been holding Hailey's hand since last night. And it seemed that that very hand was moving now. He got up immediately and tried to see whether Hailey had opened her eyes. She had, and the delight that brought to his heart was exponential. He called Will frantically and in a while everything seemed to be stable. Since Hailey had regained consciousness there was no longer a threat to her health.

Once everyone left the room Jay said in a soft voice, almost inaudible, "Hi."

"Hi," Hailey replied with a slight smile on her face.

Jay's heart was breaking at every moment. He felt terrible that someone like her had to go through such horrific things, and he couldn't even do anything. She was so tender, so soft, so kind, and most importantly, she was his.

"Jay," Hailey whispered. At that Jay leaned in ready to do almost anything she asked. She continued in the same soft voice, "When am I going to get out of here?"

Jay couldn't help but smile for the first time in two days. Yes, the last time he had smiled was when Hailey had kissed him and made him feel as though he were flying. He began softly, "Hailey, you know I can't help you out in that department. And for once I am going to agree with Will. You need to stay here as long as he says it's okay for you to leave."

"But I am fine," Hailey protested.

"No. And we are not discussing this anymore. You need to rest."

And just like that the entire day went by. Everyone had come to meet Hailey when they had a free moment. Crimes had not stopped just because a detective was in the hospital. One would have liked to believe that but the world was a messed up place and one didn't know what one would encounter the next second. Finally in the evening Will thought it was a good time to discharge Hailey. Hailey was delighted at the news but Jay seemed unhappy. But Will assured him there was no danger anymore and Hailey could rest at home. Although she had to come back for a check-up after a week. At that Hailey grimaced but Jay felt at ease. Jay had to confirm one final thing before leaving and he didn't know to ask Will about it.