Jester wasn't sure how he was going to make it to Amusement Mile covered in blood, with a broken hand, and a toddler on his hip. Obviously, public transportation was out of the question. Jason traveled via motorcycle, so he was of no help. That only left one option.
With a sigh Jester looks at Lucy, who was looking at him. "Ouweee Unk," she points at the blood on his face.
"Yes sweetheart, Uncle Jester has an ouwee," he winces as he sits her down on the sidewalk. Her little arms wrap around his leg. Jester pulls out the phone Jason had given him and dials Julia's number.
"Hello?" Julia answers sounding skeptical because the number most likely showed up as blocked.
"It's Jester. I'm standing on a corner with Lucy. J and I just had a huge fight. I need to get to Jason and Harley for medical attention. I didn't know who else to call for a ride," he tells her.
"Where are you?" Julia asks, feeling her heart starting to beat faster.
"The corner just by J's house," he says.
"I'm on my way," she tells him.
"Thank you. And a fair warning, I'm covered in blood, but I'll be fine. Just don't get too close or try to touch me, ok?" He clarifies.
"Yes, I remember what you said about your blood. I'll be there in twenty minutes," she says and hangs up.
And like clockwork, Julia was pulling up exactly twenty minutes later. Her mouth falls open when she sees Jester.
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He carefully buckles Lucy into the back seat and achingly gets in her car. He had a swollen black eye. There was blood coming from his nose and mouth. He awkwardly pulls the door shut with his left hand.
"Oh my god," Julia can't help but say as she gets a good look at him up close.
"Yeah, I know. At least that asshole looks just as bad," he sighs as they start to drive. "He broke my fucking hand," he says holding it in his lap.
"What were you two fighting over?" Julia can't help but wonder aloud.
"I think he's figured out that Harley is with Jason and that I've been meeting with him behind his back. And if J knows all of that, then he's probably aware of you too," Jester tells her.
"Are you saying that the plan is off then?" Julia swallows.
"I don't know, I need to talk with Jason," he sighs.
A few minutes later they pull up at Amusement mile. Julia quickly gets out and goes around to the back seat where Lucy sat. She can see a little of Jester's blood on her clothes. "You got blood on her," she says, worrying for her.
"It's ok, it doesn't effect her, just don't touch her. I'll get her," he says as he gets out, his body starting to feel the pain. He unbuckles Lucy and pulls her into his left arm. He grunts in pain as he adjusts Lucy on his hip.
