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Chapter 22 - Patience

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Chapter 22 – Patience

Tori's POV

Arriving home, I didn't even bother to turn the lights on. Instead, I just sat down in the living room, on the couch. Jade was such a strong woman, fierce, independent. But even the mightiest mountains can be laid low by innocuous things, such as wind, rain and time. Beck was over time slowly eroding her self-image, her very soul itself.

I talked with my father on the way home, he said he was proud of me. He also said it wasn't my fault. I don't feel proud and I do feel like it's my fault. I was the one, 3 years ago who walked away. And the guilt from that, has felt like a stone around my neck ever since. The loss of my music career and Cat turning on me, that's simply the universe paying me back for my cruelty. I wanted to help her so much. If I could, I'd run down to the hospital and hold her forever. All I could do now, was sit in the dark and cry.

I didn't sleep well that night I just kept tossing and turning, worrying about Jade and obsessing what Beck had done to her. My beautiful Jade has been destroyed

When I got the phone message from Jade yesterday, I told my supervisor I had to leave early as it was an emergency. Today was Friday and I had decided to call in, saying I was still dealing with the emergency. I had far too much to do today. Plus, it was Friday and I had a shift at The Playpen, but I would go to that. I need someone to talk to and Barbie will gladly listen.

I got up, dressed, had a quick bite to eat and headed to my first stop, the police station. I was met there by Detective Gallo and his partner. There, I had some forms to fill out. It was all rather routine, but I had one other piece of business. I had to get permission to get into Jade's apartment and get her stuff out. I wanted her stuff out of there today. Even if she's not coming home right away, I just can't stand the thought of her stuff in that horrible place.

I was told that was ok and was told the landlord would be told to be expecting me.

I asked about the current state of the case against Beck and was told the D.A. would be meeting with her this afternoon. They expected formal charges would be filed on Monday.

It was mid-morning when I got out of the police station and after a stop at a florist, I made my way to the hospital. Entering I found I was rather nervous about visiting Jade, though I really didn't know why.

As I came towards Jade's room, I saw Dr. Cortez.

"Hello Doctor, how is Jade today?"

"She's Ok, but she's spent most of the morning, silently staring out the window. I think she'll be glad to see you, though I don't think she'll actually show it. Just be patient. Oh, I have some good news for her. The hospital has given her leave from her job and she can have it back when she feels up to it."

"Thank you. I'll let her know that." I said before heading into Jade's room.

I took several steps inside and there was Jade, looking as beat up as ever, staring out the window with an expression that indicated she was deep in thought.

"Hi Jade." I said, trying to sound as cheerful as possible.

Other than blinking the Goth, acted as if she hadn't even noticed me, she just kept looking out the window.

I held up the vase of flowers I got her. "I got you these flowers, thought it would brighten up your room."

Again, she didn't react, much to my frustration.