Left Behind

Stuck In A Rut

December 30th-

It was time for Jessica to get back to work. She didn't know if she'd come back to New York or not but then she decided it was best to go back, pack up some of her things, and speak with her boss.

Leaving Danny was hard for Jessica. She didn't want to leave him.

Danny helped Jessica get all of her things out of the car. They were at the airport late at night for Jessica's flight.

"I'll see you very soon. Don't forget that." Danny says

"I love you." She whispers into his ear

"I love you too. Call me everyday."

"I'll call you every hour!."

"Great. Have a safe flight."

"I will."

"Hey, we will see each other soon. Just give it time." He holds her to his chest and doesn't let her go.

**

Jessica's POV-

I hate always being back where I started. Standing at my doorway with my luggage in my hand. Jesus, when I leave I always tell myself I'm not coming back. When I left a week ago I promised myself that id get Danny back and stay with him in Minnesota. Then I give in and come back... but why? Why do I always come back? What's holding me back is my question. Is it my job? My apartment? Sarah? God what is it? Can't I just make up my mind for once in my life?

Jessica had to come back to New York to speak with Mark. It was urgent, he needed Jessica. Jessica just wanted to be in Danny's arms. She didn't want to think about deadlines and shitty bosses. She had come to hate New York. She only loved it when Danny was there. Jessica felt like she was stuck in a rut. Danny didn't want her to quit her job and deep down inside she didn't want to either. she knew Danny didn't want to leave his practice. There was so much to sacrifice.

**

The next morning Jessica woke up early. Like routine she made her bed, took a shower, did her beauty routine, and made breakfast. She added something new to her routine- FaceTiming Danny. She propped her iPad up against her table centerpiece taking small bites of her oatmeal while Danny shaved. She watched him and slowly fell into a daze.

"So you have an urgent meeting with Mark? Wonder what the ass wants now." Danny says

"Oh gosh, I don't know. I don't want to think about it either. I've been packing up some things. Make room for me!"

"Maybe it's good. And I'll clean out my dresser today!"

"I doubt it. The only good thing he could say is that I got a job promotion." Jessica rolls her eyes and pushes her oatmeal aside.

"What's wrong, baby?"

"I just miss you!"

"Well I miss you too. Things will start to fall together. I promise you!"

"You know what I really miss?" Jessica bites her lip.

"Haha... I do too. But you are going to miss your meeting. It's seven-thirty! You better get your butt moving." Danny exclaims holding the camera up to his face.

"Oh shit! Thanks! I gotta go, I love you."

"Love you too. Good luck."

**

Jessica slid into a knee length dress, pulled her tights up to her hips and hopped into her heels. She grabbed her purse and headed to her building.