The Axe Murders

Chapter 4

3rd Person

"Last night we saw another Ax Murder. The 51st victim was local businessman Ray Blissett. Sources say that Mr. Blissett was found by a dog-walker in the early hours of this morning. Mr. Blissett's family is beside themselves with grief while the Ax Murderer is still out there. Over to Alison Hammond whos on the scene now. Alison..." Holly said on Good Morning Britain. Having the talk show on in the morning was a routine for Jay and Jessica. Sat with coffee in hand and wrapped in each other, they listened to some no-it-alls talk about what they think happened while quietly chuckling to themselves remembering how it actually happened.

"Have you been like this the whole time then? Laughing at these idiots assume what happened when it couldn't be further from the truth?" Jay said as he pulled Jessica closer to him and kissed the top of her head.

"Basically." Jessica said, setting her now empty coffee cup on the bedside table.

"So every time a new body has appeared and ive been banging head down at the station, you've been here laughing and making fun of everyone" Jay said turning to look at his girlfriend.

"I even had to chuckle a bit when you were called into the station the morning after we met. I just wish you'd have stayed longer. Your cuddles are addictive" She said snugging her head into jays chest hair and taking a deep inhale of his natural smell. Oak wood.

"You mean the jane doe that came into the station? She was identified by family as Samantha cleaves" Jay mentioned as he wrapped his arms around her.

"She had 3 sons, the first was tortured and raped by her boyfriend. The second was sold to child sex trafficking and the third was killed by the father." Jessica said. After a brief pause, Jays phone started ringing. DS Peters

"You have got to be kidding me." Jay said as he went to get the phone.

"Leave it. Let him wait a bit longer" Jessica said running her hands over jays chest and slowly inching her face closer to his.

"I think he can wait a while." Jay said, putting his phone onto silent.

An hour later

Jay POV

After a nice and steamy shower, I get out and head to the bedroom to get changed. Classic black top and jeans for today. I was just getting my jeans on as I heard Jessica scream.

I ran into the bathroom to find her curled on the floor crying in fear. She slowly pointed at the TV. We had Good Morning on the TV just for back ground noise. I turn the TV up slightly.

"In breaking news, a singular fibre of clothing has been found at the latest victims death sight. This is a new type of slopy. Could we have finally caught the ax murderer? Could we unmask the monster behind more than 50 known deaths? Could the families finally have justice? Back to you guys in the studio." Alison said as the camera went back to Holly and Phil.

"How did I mess up so badly. I have always been so carful. The guy never touched me. How did this happen." Jessica said rapidly. She was panicking about the whole situation.

"It's not your fault. I was there aswell. It could have been me. I could have startled you and you didnt realise the fabric was there." I said, turning the shower off and wrapping her in a towel.

"Its just a fibre. What can they get of a little bit of fabric?" Jessica asked herself as i sat her on the sofa. I made a cup of tea for her and went to grab her pajamas. She had the day of so was gonna get some creative writing done. I get back to see her looking at my phone. The screen showed over 100 missed calls from DS Peters and Amber each. They must have known ages ago and tried to get me in. Jessica is my focus now and its my day off.

"Hey, do you wanna watch some films and have a movie day" I say as i grab some pillows and a blanket. Jessica just cradled her tea.

"You should probably pick up your phone." Jessica said. I went to cover her with the blanket when I noticed her leg. It was cut. Badly. She must have caught it when she fell.

"Im going to grab the first aid box. Youve cut your leg badly as you've fell in the shower. It looked deep though. You may need stitches." I said and she snapped her head at me with terror in her eyes.

"You mean I might need to go to hospital? What if the police find me? What if they think the ax murderer cam after me? What if?" Jessica panicked, I gently shushed her and lulled her while rocking her back and forth.

"I'll be 2 second ok?" I say and she nods. I go grab the first aid kit. I return and gently put her leg up on the coffee table. I clean it off with anti-bac wipes and saline solution.

"Is it bad?" She asked, not looking at the cut but straight at me. I look back into her eyes.

"Yeah, It's bad. You need stitches," I say and see her about to protest," How about this, I'll call my brother Will and see if he will come put some in for you." I gently say to her. She seems to relax slightly as I reach for my phone.

"I'm sorry, I just dont like hospitals. They are like an oman of death and they really freak me out." She says grabbing my arm. I nod and hit Will's contact

(Italics Will Bold Jay)

Will Halstead

Will, Its me. Do you think you can drop by Jessicas and put a few stitches in her leg?

I could, why does she need stitches and where?

She had a nasty fall in the shower and she cut her leg real bad. I've cleaned it and everything but its too deep

Bro, she needs to get to a hospital

We cant, she has too much anxiety over hospitals

OK. let me talk to Goodwin and see what I can do

Nice one. Make sure its only you though

Of course. Did she hit her head

No, just the cut on her leg

Ok, Ill let you know

Thanks bro

I hung up and wrap Jessicas leg as best I can until Will gets here. We just hugged until her arrive.