Heroes

What Happen To Your Face?!

It been a couple of weeks since the scandal broke out through the agency. Although it has died down, Jesse's team were still worry about their leader. She has not appear since then. Either Brad has seen her, even though they live together. The commander order the team to meet him up at public park, which they found it a bit odd. It was super rare to see the commander out of public. However, they have accepted his invitation.

"It is very odd to meet commander at this place." said Ralph as he lean against a tree for shade.

"Bro, he does have a life outside of work, you know." said Brad as he rolls his eyes at him.

"I know that, but to meet him at the park about work? It might be something very serious." Said Ralph. 

"Well, probably it is about Jesse." said Freddie. "It been like 2 weeks since the scandal." 

"You think? Man, it feels like forever we have not seen her." Said Iris. "Hopefully, she is recovering alright from everything occurred." Soon they saw two people walking at the distance towards them.

It was George walking towards the group's direction. Next to him, was the person they all been worry about. Jesse!

She was wearing a black face mask, black hoodie, black skinny jeans, white combat boots, with high pony tail. She seem to avoid any eye contract with anyone as they approach to the group.

"OMG! JESSEEEE!!!!" Her team yelled out as they surround her. George was bit in shock noticing the team's reaction. Although Jesse was the youngest agent in their group, they did treat her like she was young sibling. Always watching her back when she needs it. 

"Girl, you have us worrying about you!!!" Said Iris. 

"What's with the face mask?" ask Lily.

"That's part of the reason why you guys are here for." Answer George as everyone settle down. Jesse and George on the bench.

George explain to the team what he knows. The reports Jesse made to the college about the assaults Adam committed. Then what happen to Jesse when she was with Clare. After he explained everything to her team, they looked at Jesse. She looked at them nervously.

"What happened after she left the office, Jesse?" ask Ralph. Jesse look away from them for a moment. She remove her face mask slowly. She wince a bit of pain. The team gasp in shock.

Jesse had stitches both corner of her mouth, which it was still healing. The cut seem to reach almost to her ears. 

"That motherfucker is going pay for what she did to you." Said Angel angrily. 

"Well...that is going to be an issue." Said George as he sighs. "I don't want to put Jesse in more risks as you know..she belongs to the Wayne's family. Plus, I don't want anyone getting involve with Clare."

"It was your fault." Jesse said through George's mind. He forgot Jesse's was not allow to move her month until her wounds heals. He gave a look at Jesse.

"Jess, I did not know she would do this to you. I thought I could trust her." He said. Everyone back away.

"Sir, have you been living under a damn rock!?" Said Freddie. "Ever since Sam disappear, the agency is becoming a living hell." 

"Yes, especially Clare controlling the place, no one feels safe. She threatens us, force us to do her the dirty work, and does not respect no one!" Said Lily 

"That includes targeting us, just because Jesse is in our team." Said Ralph. "We can't even sue her without something being destroy or get a warning from her." 

Everyone sigh with frustration. 

"For now, you guys will act you don't know anything I told you. Hang low. You guys act you never saw Jesse until she returns from work." Said George.

"Wait...where you been staying Jess?" Ask Brad as he looks at her. "Johnny been asking where you been." 

"Also Brad.." Said Iris as Brad turn a bit red. 

"She been staying at my place." said George. Clare does not know where I live plus..it is near where Sam's home." He got up from his seat. "Well, we have to go back home. Later is Jesse's check up for her wounds. Just don't forget what I say. We will see you guys later in a month." They left.

----Nighttime...at the Sanchez's residence---

Brad's P.O.V:

"Dad, I want to see Jesse!" whine my four year old son. It been rough couple of weeks not having Jesse around. I kind of feel useless because I don't how Jesse manage everything. 

"I'm sorry honey. But Jesse is not coming until next month." I said to him as I clean up the table. We just finished up with dinner. Johnny whined.

"Come on son, go ready for bed." I order to him. He just whined as he left up to his room. When I finish cleaning up, I just sat on the couch and look at the agenda Jesse left me. It had all the appointments for Johnny's award ceremonies, doctor's visit, what time he gets out from school, and much more. It also contained some of Jesse's assignments due dates on there. I was impressed how organized she was. However, I never seen touch this agenda. Probably I was never here at home most of the time. I went to check if Johnny was got ready for bed. I walked by his bedroom, but he was not there. I panic. I went to see if he went to my room. He was not there. I froze. He could not be Jesse's room. That is the only room no men should be at. It was not because she was the only female in the house, but Jesse hates having anyone in her room without her consent. It was like her only private place she have. 

"Johnny, you better not be in her room." I said as I approach to the closed door.

"Too bad!!!" He yelled. My mind was going wild. How this kid decides to be disobedient when Jess was not around.

"Johnny, you know the rules. You are not allow in there!" I said.

"Those rules applies to you. Not me." He said. I was a bit in shock. Not just because my own son talk back to me, but the attitude he had.

"Johnny, don't make me go in there." I said angrily. 

"I dare you!" He yelled out again. I froze. I actually did not want to go in there, because...well it is Jess's room. I did not want to disrespect her space.

"Listen boy. Once Jesse comes back home, I'm going to tell her all the naughty things you did." I said even though I felt stupid. I did not have control over my son and the fact I'm too scared to enter a lady's bedroom. 

"I don't care!" He yelled out. I got frustrated, however, I took a deep breath in and let it out. I did not want to argue anymore since it been a long day. So, I decided to let it be. I let him stay in there. I went to my bedroom and lay in my bed. I just look at the white ceiling. I let my mind wonder. Thinking about what happened to Jess, work, and other things. However, my mind stay in the topic of Jesse. The fact someone laid hands on her and hurt her...made me mad. But yet again I could not do anything. If I only knew...or could have prevent it from happening to her. I got mad myself with my thoughts. So, I turn off the lights and slept. It was going to be a long ass month without my dream girl beside me.