I woke up at the hospital again. I didn't know weather to panic for more bad news or feel relieved I'm not dead.

"I'm here" I looked over and seen my dad.

"Dad. What's going on what happened?" I asked

"You passed out Angel. How are you feeling?" He asked.

"My head hurts a little but why did I pass out we weren't doing anything but riding in the car." I said.

"We'll the doctor wants to talk to you more about what exactly you remember so she can get a more clear understanding of what happened.." He said.

"I'll go get her actually." He said standing up.

"Dad. I'm sorry." I said before he could make it to the door.

He turned around. "For what?"

"For being so trouble some. I feel like I'm a burden on everyone's life. Everyone has been critiquing their schedules for me. There's always something wrong, and this stupid town hates me." I said

"Hey hey hey." My dad said coming over to hug me. I didn't realize I was even crying.

"I love you Angel. You are no trouble at all. You are no burden to anybody if anything you improve our lives by a million. I'm sure your friends can agree getting to hang out with your goofy ass is the highlight of our day." He said.

"Thanks dad i love you too. But that doesn't change how the people in this town treat me. I can't go in public without someone throwing in my face how I made one bad decision and for some stupid reason they all blame me for mom." I said letting anger build up inside me.

He let out a deep sigh. "I guess this is why you were moving in the first place." He said.

"My life is ruined here. These people aren't going to change they're stuck here in their little time warp of a town." I told him.

"You're not wrong. I think we should start thinking about what you're going to do when you're feeling better." He said.

"I've been trying to think and I just don't know what's best right now. I'm still catching up on everyone's lives. 5 months was a lot to miss when you're used to seeing someone everyday and knowing every detail of their lives." I said.

"We'll figure it out." He pet the hair on my head. The nurse came in just in time.

"Oh you're awake how wonderful! How are you feeling?" He smiled wildly at me.

"My head hurts like I have a headache. I think that's it," I said.

"Okay I'll see about getting you something for that. I'll go get the doctor and she'll be in here shortly." He said.

"Thank you." My dad said to him as the nurse walked out.

"Where is Seth?" I asked my dad.

"Him and the other three idiots are in the waiting room. They kept arguing so I sent them out so you could rest." He said.

"Oh-" was all I got to say because the doctor came in.

"Hello. Good evening. How are you feeling so far?" She said walking straight to the computer.

"I just have a headache." I said.

"So can you tell me what's the last thing you remember before passing out. Any dizziness or nausea or pains etc." She asked.

"Yes actually. First I felt a pain in my chest for a quick second and then I felt like I couldn't breathe and I felt dizzy and then everything was blurry and I couldn't hear anything but a ringing in my ears." I said.

The doctor didn't say anything for a moment while typing on her computer. She looked in to my ears and mouth and asked me to breathe.

"Anything else? Hallucinating? Tightening muscles?" She asked.

"Um yes actually.." I said. I looked at my dad out of the corner of my eye and the worry on his face made me wonder if i should have him step out. "I had some memories from the car accident and when i tried to move i moved so slowly, maybe due to the tightening muscles? It didn't cross my mind at the time though." I said.

"Okay so i think you're just having some PTSD which stands for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and people who have been through something severely traumatic they develop this and maybe the road and scenery around you reminded you of the crash?" She said with sadness in her eyes.

"Wait. So you're telling me that she lost all her senses and passed out because of ptsd?" My dad asked.

"Yes. The passing out is results of stress and anxiety on top of the ptsd. sounds like she's over working herself." The doctor nodded.

"How long will this last? Will i pass out more?" I asked.

"It can last months to years. I suggest counseling therapy. And take it easy on yourself." She said.

Take it easy on myself? How when the whole world hates me. I can't even walk on my own feet for two seconds because I'm so fucking clumsy.

"I'm not doing therapy." I said.

"It's your choice we can't make you take it but it's a suggestion to help decrease the chances of an episode." She said.

"Great, so what can I do right now to make myself feel better?" I asked.

"Meditation, yoga, stuff that helps you relax. Avoid drinking alcohol. When you feel panicked try to breathe and ground yourself with sound, touch and smell. Try to think of Happier memories, it's hard in those times but it's worth a try. I do strongly suggest therapy because these kinds of traumatic experiences leave a toll on you even in the long run." She said.

"Thanks but I'm not ready for therapy. To me the accident was only a couple weeks ago. I'm not ready to talk about it." I said.

"Fair enough. Well. You are free to go miss Greene. We'll get your papers ready. Please get some rest Jade I don't wanna see you back here." She told me.

"I'll try my best." I sighed. She left the room to prepare the papers.

"I don't think you should be riding in the car with Seth anymore." My dad said as soon as the door clicked shut.

"Why?" I asked confused.

"Because maybe that's what triggered it. He was driving." My dad shrugged.

"Good observation." I said looking to the floor trying to think what would have triggered it. I heard the sound of a wrapper crinkling, I felt my ears Switch and I looked up at the sound. My dad was grabbing his jacket off the chair and the bags of candy were underneath.

"The candy." I whispered.

"What was that Angel?" My dad asked.

"The baby was craving candy." I said not taking my eyes off the bags, my voice barely louder than the whisper.

"Candy? The baby?" My dad was confused looking to me and then following the trail of my eyes. When he seen the candy his confusion didn't change. "What do you mean Angel? You can talk to me. I love you no matter what." He said.

"We stopped for candy both times" I said holding back tears. "The baby was craving candy, I wanted something so sweet and sugary." I said.

"Peach rings, your favorite..." He sighed and then stood up.

"This is gonna be hard." I blinked away the tears in my eyes and let my head fall onto the bed.

"And I want you to know that we are here for you and you're not alone." He said walking over and then helping me out of the bed.

"I think being alone and feeling alone is two different things now that I'm crazy." I said.

"You're not crazy." He said giving me a look that said 'you know better'.

"Doc said herself, ptsd, anxiety, stress. Add depression on the list and I might as well ask for some zanny like the rest of the club." I said putting my shoes on.

"Jade I get that your hurting but can you please not joke like that." He said.

"I swear it was a joke. You know I couldn't put those chemicals in my body. Besides I don't see how those things even help improve your trauma, I feel like we might as well have zombies walking around." I said.

"I trust you'll make the right decisions." He said grabbing my jacket for me. By time we were ready the nurse came in with the papers. I guess they don't have much to do but thank the universe it didn't take an hour or two.

"If you don't mind Angel I gotta get back to work. I'm gonna have you go home with Carter and Hunter. Carters a little nurse now I'm sure he can handle watching over you if that's okay with you. Get some rest and try not to stress yourself out. Maybe try the meditation thing like she said." He said.

"Hey dad. You know about Carter having a crush on me right? You wouldn't try to get us together would you? Because you hate Seth?" I asked and By look on his face I caught him off guard.

"I do know about that yes, and I think Carter is a great kid but I would never push someone on you, I just thought he's your best friend and you're happy when he's around and he's a nurse now. He's a good candidate to watch after you." He said blinking at me and then gave a single nod.

"Dad.." I chuckled, I couldn't hold back a smile. I knew what he really meant. "It's nice to know your opinion." I said. He gave me another single nod.

The sounds of bickering got closer and closer. And then I seen a group of four idiots walking towards the room through the glass window.

"Hey! The nurse said you were awake and being released!? Are you okay? What's going on?" Hunter said being the first to burst through the door. Carter, Max, and Seth were bickering so fast and loud that I couldn't understand a single word they were saying and I could guarantee that Hunter was probably the one that started it.

"Gentlemen." My dads voice was stern and hard like a drill Sargent. The room instantly silent.

"We are in a hospital, be respectful. Speak quietly or leave the building. This is not the place to settle scores." My dad said.

Carter and Max glared at Seth who glared at them back. Hunters face told me that he most definitely was the one who started it. But I have no anger towards Hunter, I know he just hates secrets.

"I'm sorry sir, I apologize for my behavior. I'll try better to not let it get the best of me." Carter said.

I raised a eyebrow at him. "I apologize too sir. I had no right being so disrespectful." Max said.

"I'm sorry sir." Seth said.

The room was silent for a moment until I said "Hunter? We all know you were out there acting a fool too." I said.

"Fine. I'm sorry for being loud and telling Seth that he's a lying fucking prick-" "-WHOAAAA WHOA-" "-Who can take a fist and shove it up hi-" "-WHOA WHOA WHOA." Hunter ranted but Carter cut him off and slapped a hand over his mouth.

"Okay. That's not an apology." Carter told him. Hunter rolled his eyes.

Hunter pulled Carters hands from his mouth. "I'm sorry.. Happy?" Hunter said. His smirk long gone.

"Why? Why would you start a fight here?" I asked.

"I hate seeing you in here and every time you are it seems that this guy is the one behind the wheel." Hunter said pointing to Seth.

"You've got to be kidding me right now. You can't blame him for things that happen naturally Hunter! I'm here because I have ptsd. It has nothing to do with Seth. It has everything to do with losing a part of me I'll never get back! Will you guys just chill out and back the fuck off for a minute. You can't keep fighting each other! That's not supporting me!" I told them trying not to yell.

"I'm sorry Jade. I'm being insincere. A complete dick head. I apologize." Hunter said.

"Thank you. Now let's go."

"Hey I can ride back home with you but then I gotta go to work. They called me saying they need some help so I gotta go in for a couple hours." Seth said.

I looked at him for moment wondering how to react at the sudden news. "I'm riding home with Carter and Hunter. My dad is going back to work too. You don't have to come back to the house if it's gonna be a whole thing with everyone. Carters my new babysitter apparently because he's a nurse in training. So if you can't handle that then just go now." I told him with no emotion in my face.

Seth looked past me for a moment and then his eyes focused back to mine. "I won't get much time with you once we get back.." He said.

"Then go to work." I told him Grabbing my crutch and walking towards the door.

"Wait-" Seth said and I stopped and turned around looking at him with no emotion on my face or in my eyes.

"Boys." My dad said and gestured for Carter, Hunter, and Max to walk out the door. My dad followed them "We'll be right outside this door when you're ready." My dad said and closed the door behind him.

"What is it?" I asked.

He sighed. He looked over my shoulder to look out the window. I turned to look myself and I seen my dad and the others just sitting and standing at the two chairs by the door. I then realized that Seth was wondering if they could hear us.

"I really wish we got some more alone time." He said. I turned back towards him. "Seth all you have to do is be there.. I don't know what you think a relationship is supposed to be but I know that even through these tough times we should be there for each other. And I'm not mad that you're going to work Seth, I'm mad that you have the audacity to argue with my friends. If this jealousy doesn't stop then we can't stay together, they're an important part of my life.. and I really don't want you to leave either, I want you there with me holding my hand... But instead you choose to focus more on the hatred you have for my friends." I said.

"I love you Jade." He said.

"Then show it." I told him before he could say another word.

"Come to the apartment tonight. It's not much right now but I could get it cleaned up after work. You can suspend the night there and I can watch after you. We could have a place to ourselves. I'll make you a nice dinner." He said.

"To the apartment? The one that's supposed to be for us" The idea sparked my interest.

"Yeah." He said.

"I like dinner." I told him.

"I'll take that as a yes?" He asked.

"Yes. What time do you get out of work?" I asked.

"Probably seven but I'm gonna try and get out earlier since I'm not supposed to be at work anyways they called me in on my day off." He said.

"Okay. Text me when you're ready for me then." I said.

"I'll make this up to you Jade I swear." He said and took my free hand into his.

"You better." I told him.

"Can I get a kiss?" He asked and some how we were much closer together than before. He stood so close I can feel his breath fan my face when he spoke.

I peaked over my shoulder to see if anyone was watching. I felt like I was being watched but maybe it was the intense look I was getting from Seth. I turned back to him and smiled up at him. "See that beautiful smile. I need more chances to get that to myself." He said.

"You will." I said and stood on my tip toes to show him I want to plant a kiss right on his lips but Im too short.

He leaned down and our lips met in the middle. I let myself fall into him for a moment and then he stood me back up. "We better go. They're starting to notice." Seth mumbled and broke the kiss.

I peaked over my shoulder discreetly and seen max staring at us with his eyebrow raised. He looked like he was deciding on telling them we were in here kissing or not. He mouth was ajar and his eyes kinda bore back into me.

"Yeah maybe we should go. Before they come up with some stupid reason why I shouldn't be kissing my boyfriend." I said backing away.

"Well tonight we'll get to do all the kissing we want." He said glancing at my body for a moment.

"Ooo I'm excited. I can't wait." I smirked at him and then we both broke into a light laugh.

Seth opened the door for me and we left the room. "Oh good. Let's get on the road." My dad said standing up from the chair.

"Dad I'm gonna go to Seths apartment after he gets out of work and stay the night over there." I said as we walked down the halls.

He looked at me shocked for a moment. "But I thought we agreed Carter was a good candidate because of his nurse training." He said.

"We also talked about where I'm going when I get better. And this is a good time to go see the apartment." I said.

"But Carter won't be here much longer. It's better if you have him watch after you while he's here." My dad said.

"It's one night. And Carter is here a few more days they'll be plenty of time for him to play doctor." I said.

"I don't like the sound of that." Seth said from behind me.

"That's not what I meant." I said through my teeth.

"I'll be stuck in California for a while because of my residency at the clinic." Carter said.

"I promise we'll get more time together before you go." I told him.

"And me." Hunter mumbled.

"Yes you too Hunter. I can't forget you." I said.

Till Next Time! Xx