Jaylen Evans

Aftermath

6am
Last night/early morning was eventful. From what I heard Jaylen slept through the night. I called Hank to tell him I weren't coming in
Jay: Sarge
Hank: Jay?
Jay: I'm not gonna be in. I need to be here for Jaylen.
Hank: how is he?
Jay: he's still sleeping
Hank: any nightmares?
Jay: not from what I heard
Hank: you gonna tell him about what might happen next
Jay: I might wait until it's definite. Just so that I can explain it to him
Hank: you two need anything let me know
Jay: thanks

I went to Jaylens room and he wasn't there. There was a pile of sheets in the laundry basket. I heard the shower running.
Jay: you okay in there?
No answer
Jay: Jaylen?
I knocked on the door
Jaylen: huh?
Jay: you okay?
Jaylen: mhm
Jay: I'm gonna open the door a little okay just in case
I went downstairs and made us some breakfast. After five minutes Jaylen made his way to the kitchen.
Jay: you okay?
He just nodded
Jay: you got any washing?
He looked down and nodded his head.
Jay: hey it's okay. I'm not mad.
He looked at me
Jay: did you have a bad dream?
He nodded. I felt for him. We sat in silence. He put his plate in the sink and sat back down
Jaylen: I'm sorry Jay. I didn't mean to wet the bed. I didn't realise until I woke up.
Jay: it's okay. I promise. It's fine. meds Jaylen
Jaylen: but
Jay: No buts you had a seizure yesterday because you hadn't taken your meds.
Jaylen: can I not take the ADHD ones then?
Jay: only because your not going to school but tomorrow your taking both
Jaylen: deal
I got up and got the laundry basket and threw everything in the wash. I went back downstairs. There was a knock at the door
Jaylen: I'll get it
Jay: check who it is first
Jaylen: it's Hank
He opened the door and went back upstairs.
Hank: Jaylen
Jay: leave him Hank. He's pissed
Hank: I let him down. I said I'd keep them safe. I failed him. I'm the reason he has no parents
Jay: if anyone's to blame its them amateurs that were on patrol. Why did they leave anyway?
Hank: Trudy says they went and got food
Jay: you've got to be fucking kidding me
Hank: I know. Anyways I've spoken to DCFS and they've assigned a social worker who will be in touch
Jay: okay
Hank: you need anything
Jay: nah we're good. I'm gonna try get him to talk
Hank: don't force it tho

Hank left and I went up to speak to Jaylen. I reached the top of the stairs and heard crashing
Jay: Jaylen
I went into the room and there was smashed glass everywhere. he was holding a piece of glass in his hand. Blood was pouring onto the floor and he was just zoned out.
Jay: Jaylen
I went over and carefully took the glass from his hand. I sat him down on the bed and got the first aid kit from the bathroom. I took his hands and started cleaning it.
Jay: this one needs stitches. I'll call Will
Will: What's up Jay I've just finished
Jay: Jaylen cut his hand it needs stitches but he's overwhelmed and on edge so I won't be able to bring him in. It will be too much for him
Will: I'll grab a suture kit
Jay: thanks

Twenty minutes later Will came home and headed straight to where we were.
Will: we'll get this stitched up no problem
He got a needle out and Jaylen seemed to zone back in
Jaylen: No no needle Will please
Will: if I don't numb it you'll be in a lot of pain
Jaylen: (under breath) good
Me and Will heard and gave each other a concerned look. He put the needle down and started doing the first stitch. I could see he was in so much pain but wasn't tryna show it.
Jay: let him numb it Jaylen. You don't have to be in pain. You don't need to punish yourself
Jaylen: fine
Will numbed it and done the stitches.
Jay: thanks will
Will: you have to keep your hand dry okay?
No answer. We looked at Jaylen and he was zoned out again.
Will: this happen a lot?
Jay: yeah
Will: just make sure it's kept dry
Jay: mhm
Will: imma take a shower and go to bed
Jay: you working tonight?
Will: No unless I get called in

Will went upstairs and I was sat next to Jaylen.
Jay: Jaylen
Jaylen: hmm
Jay: talk to me
Jaylen: I'm fine
Jay: I know your not fine. Talk to me. How are you feeling? What's going through your head?
Jaylen: nothing alright. Just leave me the fuck alone
He got up and ran out the house.

Jaylen pov
All the questions were overwhelming. I don't want to talk yet. I don't even know how to say how I'm feeling. I ran out the house and went to mama and dads favourite place. I got two buses to the beach. I sat overlooking the sea watching the waves crash together. I got hungry so went to the diner a few minutes away. We used to come here all the time. I walked in.
Miss Greene: Jaylen! It's been a while.
Jaylen: hi miss Greene
Miss Greene: you here alone?
Jaylen: yeah I just needed some time alone
Miss Greene: how old are you now?
Jaylen: 12
Miss Greene: wow you've grown into a handsome young man. I know your parents are proud. You hungry?
Jaylen: a little
Miss Greene: sit down I'll make you something
I sat down and was just thinking about the last time we were here. It was my 9th birthday and everyone from intelligence and firehouse 51 came and a few from med. it was such a good day. We played beach volleyball, soccer and frisbee. It was so fun. I miss it. I miss my parents. I miss my old life. When I was just an innocent little kid who kept everyone on their toes.
Miss Greene: Jaylen
I snapped out of my thoughts and noticed that Miss Greene had brought out my food. Pancakes with syrup and whipped cream topped with strawberries and blueberries which were separate from the pancakes.
Miss Greene: and don't forget the strawberry milkshake
Jaylen: you remembered
Miss Greene: of course I did. How can I forget? Seeing you, your mom and dad was the favourite part of my day. You three are my favourite customers
Jaylen: I have no money to pay for it
Miss Greene: don't worry bout it. It's on the house. How's school?
Jaylen: not good. I'm in trouble all the time
Miss Greene: you little troublemaker
Jaylen: what can I say? It's what I do best
Miss Greene: so where's your mom and dad? They would never let you come by yourself
Jaylen: they erm they died early this morning. They were killed.
Miss Greene: I'm so sorry Jaylen
Jaylen: thanks
Miss Greene: you wanna talk about it?
Jaylen: No not right now
Miss Greene: you need to talk to someone. If your anything like your dad then I know your gonna let everything build up until it gets too much
Jaylen: I'll talk to someone just not right now
Miss Greene: well you know where I am
Jaylen: I know thank you
My phone rang for the hundredth time.
27 missed calls JayJay🤪
13 missed calls Kelly🚒
7 missed calls Hank👴🏻
3 missed calls Will👨‍⚕️

JayJay🤪
Where are you?
Ring me back Jaylen
Your worrying me now kid
Call me now!
Jaylen
No one's heard from you

I ignored it.
Miss Greene: you should answer it.
Jaylen: I just need a break from everything
Miss Greene: just send a message
I texted Jay
I'm okay. I just need some time to myself. I'll be back soon
Jaylen: done
We sat in a comfortable silence.
Jaylen: I should go I have school tomorrow. Thank you for the food
Miss Greene: don't be a stranger
Jaylen: I'll see you soon

I got the bus to the district. Trudy buzzed me up and Jay stood up. I went over to Jay and gave him a hug.
Jaylen: I didn't mean to worry you
Jay: it's okay. You hungry?
Jaylen: nah I've already eaten.
Jay: come on
We went back to his and Will was there
Will: hey kid
Jaylen: hi. I'm just gonna go to my room
I went upstairs and just listened to music through my speaker. I then watched a film and fell asleep