Change of Heart (A Psych Fan-Fic)

Kaylee's Story

A/N: Thanks to those who’ve reviewed and voted for Change of Heart, it means a lot. Please keep them coming. This chapter is super long. I would break it into two parts, but I’m making up for my long absence. Please drop a review, but most importantly enjoy.

Chapter 7: Kaylee’s Story.

Kaylee stared down at the bitter liquid in disgust. She hated coffee, but had no choice but to drink the dark contents if she wanted to feel better. She didn’t understand why it smelt so magnificent but tasted so bloody awful. She took a small sip of the coffee and grimaced at the taste, but swallowed.

Shawn chuckled when he saw the young teen’s expression before taking another bite of his eggs. Kaylee glared at Shawn and tilted her cup, pouring the contents onto the cold dirt floor. “This is fantastic,” Kaylee growled. “We’re going to die. They’re going to chop us into little pieces and throw us into the middle of the ocean where the sharks can feed on our bloody corpses. The flash drive pertaining evidence of my father’s murder has now been destroyed, not to mention you two nitwits couldn’t decode that simple attachment I sent you before those morons ransacked your office. Oh yeah, and no one even knows where the hell we are!”

“Simple,” Shawn scoffed. “Who uses cryptography anyway? You could’ve at least dropped us a hint or even given us a small riddle.”

Kaylee’s left eye twitched in annoyance. “Excuse me for not being so straightforward.” Kaylee said. “Maybe next time I’ll spell it out for you. Oh wait. There won’t be a next time!”

Shawn stood up and dusted the dirt off his pants. “You know, you remind me so much of my father. You two would get along great.” Shawn growled in frustration. “You expect too much in just a short amount of time. I’m not perfect kid.”

Kaylee rolled her eyes. “So, we’re going to make this of your daddy issues now? Here, why don’t you lay down and make yourself comfortable while I go fetch my clipboard and we’ll discuss this when I return. ” She said. “You say you’re not perfect, but it all retrospect you are. I’ve seen you solve the most amazing, mind boggling cases here in Santa Barbara. Take the Yin and Yang case for instance. Some of the greatest and intelligent detectives of Santa Barbara were unable to solve that case, leaving those chosen officers scarred for life. Then you come in and solve it like it’s a piece of cake with no indication that you’ve even broken a sweat. You’re one of the most amazing, intelligent and awesome people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. You should give yourself a little more credit. You father expects a lot from you because he loves you. I wish my father gave me half of the attention your father gives you. My father was always neck deep in his work to even notice me. Sometimes I wondered if he even loved me anymore after mom died.”

Shawn slowly walked over to Kaylee and took a seat on the ground beside her. “Why would you even think something like that?” He asked.

Kaylee pulled her knees up to her chest and pressed her head into her legs. “Would you even be able to look at your child in the eyes or love them like you used to if they were responsible for your beloved wife’s death?”

Shawn was taken back at the young teen. “You can’t blame yourself for what happened to your mom, it was an accident.” He said. “If anyone should’ve been blamed for what happened, it should’ve been her. She should’ve pulled over when she noticed something was wrong. Instead she put both of your lives in danger and nearly got you killed as well.”

Kaylee sniffled. “If I was blinded by the fact that you were really psychic, I would be amazed on how you ‘received’ that information.” She said as she swiped away the tears.

“Hey, I am psychic.” Shawn smirked. “I know things about you that your father didn’t even know.”

Kaylee arched an eyebrow. “Oh yeah, and what would that be?” She mused.