Forgive Me- Part 2

Amelia's POV

I was more than a little upset when the water in the bath cooled. I was not ready to leave, not ready to face the world and everything that I'd left in it. Not ready for the pain of loss to come flooding back. I feel Jaime kiss my shoulder gently before lifting himself from the tub. He wraps a towel around his waist and turns to face me. He must have seen my reluctance because he chuckled and held out his hand.

"Come on Mil, you'll freeze if you don't get out. Plus we're starting to get wrinkly"

I look at my hands and laugh. Yep, wrinkly. "I look like I'm 80" I reach out and take his hand and he gingerly lifts me out of the bath.

"Are you alright? Can you walk?"

"I- I think so, I just need to her used to using my muscles again." Jaime helps me dress before dressing himself and leading me downstairs to the kitchen.

When we get down there I see Alex sitting at the bench munching on some cereal. What the hell?

"Alex? What are you doing here?"

"I told you I sent him out to check on you..."

"I don't remember. I am so sorry Lex" he smiles gently, stands up and walks over to give me a gentle hug.

"It's okay Hun, I'm just glad you're alright. What actually happened though?"

I drop my head, all the thoughts of dad that I had been holding back suddenly rushed into my mind and tears began to flow from my eyes.

"Mil? Oh god! I'm sorry! It's okay!" He rushed

"No, I just- I can't-"

"Hey shh, it's okay, you don't need to talk about it."

"Mil? Why don't we lie you down on the couch with Tangled and some crackers?"

I nod and head over to the lounge after giving Alex a small reassuring smile. Jaime hovers over me, making sure that I'm walking properly and tucks me into some blankets then puts in the movie and hands me a plate of plain crackers.

He leaves the room and heads back to the kitchen and I can hear him talking to Alex about what happened. I'm glad he did because I would never have been able to get out the words.

"I talked to Eliza, she was pretty worried about Mil and when I asked why she said that it was her dad..."

"Oh god... He didn't?" Alex knew my dad was in the Middle East at the moment. Wait. Eliza? Shit! They must be freaking out! What about his funeral? I didn't miss it did I? Oh god! Oh no... I am the worst person on the planet.

I force myself off the couch and walk very slowly up stairs to the bedroom holding my arms out the entire time in case my legs gave out again. Luckily I made it and I collapsed onto the bed and grabbed my phone off the bed side table. I scroll quickly through my contacts until I find Eliza.

"Jaime? Please tell me she's still okay" Eliza sounded frantic and I felt terrible. This is all because of me. I'm the one who made her feel like this. Right after Dad died too. How could I do that?

"It's me Liz" I say softly

"Thank God! I was so worried"

"I know! I am so sorry! I just- I kind of shut down"

"I knew you would! Jason did the same. He's been a robot ever since he found out... He barely eats, rarely sleeps and only speaks when necessary"

"Liz?"

"Yea?"

"I didn't miss his funeral did I?"

"No Mil, he-" her voice cracks and she coughs before continuing shakily "they are still bringing him home... There were a lot of things that had to be done before. It's Saturday"

"And what day is it?"

"Monday"

"I'll be home... I'll book a plane tonight"

"It will be good to see you. Maybe you can help Jase... I don't like him being like this"

"I'll talk to him"

"Milly?" I hear Jaime call slightly panicked.

"I'm up here" I call away from the phone.

"What?" Eliza asks

"Jaime was wondering where I was"

"Yea he was worried about you"

"I know... I feel terrible"

"It's not your fault Mil"

"Still..."

Jaime walked into the room and saw I was on the phone. He looked at me quizzically.

"Eliza" I say in answer to his in asked question and he nods understandingly.

"Hi Jaime!" Eliza says loudly into the phone.

"She says hi" I relay

"Hello Eliza" he walks forward and sits beside me on the bed and wraps his arm around me then kisses my head.

"Any way, please come back soon? I don't think I can deal with Jason being like this..."

"I know honey, I will"

"Bye Milly"

"Bye Liz, I love you"

"Love you too"

I hang up and look at Jaime who is twirling a piece of my hair with a small smile on his face.

"So what are you doing?" He asked

"I have to go back. His funerals on Saturday and I need to be there. Jason- well... He's not doing to great" I look down as tears form once again in my eyes. I don't want him to see me like this. Not again.

"Milly..." He says softly and sadly. He pulls me into his chest, wrapping his arms tightly around me, whispering softly into my hair and kissing my head occasionally. "We'll go back. Let's go book a plane right now."

"You don't have to... I can go on my own"

"Mil, I've been away from you for two months. I am not letting you leave without me"

I smile up at him and kiss him. "I'm sorry you didn't get a proper welcome home"

"In your defence I was back earlier than expected"

"Yea because of me..."

"Well when your better you can give me a proper welcome" he said with a suggestive grin then let his hand trail downwards.

A smile stretches across my face and I move to straddle him. I place my hands on either side of his face and kiss him passionately. This is how it was meant to be when we saw each other again.

Jaime rested his hands on my hips and drew me closer. I missed this. Oh god I missed this... I don't know how long we continued but just as things were finally getting to where I wanted them Alex knocked on the door. Jaime sighed heavily as he pulled away and I silently threw mental daggers in the direction of the door. I rest my head in the crook of Jaime's neck and he called to Alex telling him to come in.

"Hey, sorry to interrupt but Lisa called and was wondering when I was heading back..."

"Aaalllleeeexxxxx don't leave!!" I whine

"I have to, plus, you and Jaime need your reunion time" he said with a cheeky smile

"But I never get to see you"

"I know, but I promised Lis I would come back as soon as I could. You could always come to Baltimore some time?"

I looked up to Jaime and he chuckled.

"Yea sounds good. Thanks for coming out again man. Tell Lisa I'm sorry for stealing you away"

"Seriously it was no trouble. I don't know what I would have done if something happened to Mil!" He smiled gently at me as he spoke. I crawl out of Jaime's arms and attack Alex with a hug.

"Thank you so much Lex, I love you"

"Love you too Mil, but I've got to go, my flight leaves in an hour."

"Want a lift to the airport?" Jaime asked

"Nah, a cabs already headed over"

"Oh okay. Thanks again man"

"It's no trouble"

He walked out the door with a smile and I watched him leave. I'll miss Alex. He is such an amazing friend am I am so lucky that I met him. I turn back around and crawl back into the bed. Jaime immediately drew me close and looked at me with a dark, needy glint in his eye.

"So where were we?"

Finally the reunion I've been waiting for.

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