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Jack watched as Nina put Ava to bed later that night.

 

"How is Tess?" Nina asked.

 

" Haven't seen her, Riley’s with her," Jack replied looking at his daughter who has no idea what was going on.

 

"So this psycho killed your parents because Tess doesn't love him," Nina said putting her arms around Jack..

 

Jack kissed Nina softly and wrapped his arms around her waist as they watched their daughter fall asleep.

 

 

 

Riley came out of the bathroom.

 

"Sorry for snapping earlier," Tess whispered.

 

" Hey, I'm not going anywhere, are you hungry?" Riley asked. 

 

Tess nodded.

 

Riley cooked tea for him and Tess as Bart entered the kitchen.

 

" Tess I got Michael to sleep," Bart announced.

 

" Thanks, how are you?" Tess asked.

 

"I am going to go up north for a few weeks after the funeral with my mates," Bart replied.

 

" Okay, it might be good to get away," Tess said as there was a knock at the front door.

 

Riley went to the front door to find his sister Mia there.

 

"Mia, you’re not meant to be here until tomorrow. Where are Mum and Dad?" Riley said taking a bag from his sister.

 

"I worried about Tess so I got on an earlier flight" Mia announced.

 

Mia followed Riley to the kitchen.

 

"Hi Mia," Tess said then gave her a hug.

 

" I'm so sorry for your loss," Mia whispered.

 

" Thanks, do you want some dinner?" Tess said.

 

Mia nodded.

 

"Told you Joshua was a psycho at Christmas," Mia said.

 

" What now?" Riley asked.

 

"You told my brother he attacked you after the party," Mia said.

 

"Tess, he did what?" Riley asked looking at his girlfriend.

 

" Josh did give me a black eye but I fought him off before he could go further , I didn't want to lose you," Tess whispered not meeting her boyfriend's eyes.

 

" Why didn't you tell me?" Riley asked.

 

"I was scared that I'd lose you, I love you," Tess whispered.

 

Riley put his arm around Tess.

 

"That will never happen, Tess, " Riley whispered.

 

 

 

Tess cuddled in her boyfriend's arm after they went to bed. 

 

" You sure you not angry at me? Tess asked.

 

" Of course not. I wish you told me," Riley replied.

 

" I was scared Riley. He took my parents life and it’s all my fault," Tess whispered starting to cry.

 

" Hey, none of this is your fault Tess," Riley said putting his arms around Tess

 

 

 

Riley sat looking out at the stars in the kitchen later that night.

 

" That man attacked my girlfriend and she was to afraid to tell me" Riley thought angrily.

 

Jack came into the kitchen.

 

"You okay Riley?" Jack asked.

 

" I couldn't sleep and I didn't want to wake Tess," Riley replied.

 

"Tess is asleep. That's good. You are good for my sister," Jack said.

 

" You haven't always felt that way toward me, but I know Tess is your little sister so you worry about her. But Jack, I love your sister," Riley replied.

 

" I know you do," Jack said.

 

 

 

Riley climbed back into bed and put his arms around Tess.

 

" Rils I love you," Tess whispered half awake

 

" I love you to baby; I'm not going anywhere," Riley whispered kissing her forehead then cuddling next to his girlfriend. He fell asleep.

 

 

 

Riley was in the tea room at work the next day as a patient was brought in.

 

"Male 25, Joshua Cartwright, been bashed in a prison brawl," The officer announced.

 

" Hawkins this is going to be your patient," His boss Roger O'Neil said.

 

"I’d rather not treat him, " Riley replied.

 

" Hawkins, I need you put you personal feelings aside," Roger snapped.

 

" He attacked Tess and killed her parents," Riley thought angrily entering the room where Josh had been taken.

 

 

 

Josh was handcuffed to the bed when Riley entered the room.

 

"Hawkins, how’s Tess?" Josh asked.

 

"I will not discuss my girlfriend with you. I’ll treat you and then you can rot in prison," Riley whispered.

 

"Tess, what are you doing here?" Roger asked.

 

"Need to see Riley," Tess replied. Riley heard his girlfriend speak.

 

"Tess came, see she does love me?" Josh snapped. 

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Ooh, interesting chapter. Good to get some insight into this guy Josh's relationship with Tess. He sounds like he's really messed up! (And scary!) Liked the interactions between the different characters too. What a terrible thing for the whole family to have to deal with, but it's even worse for Tess because she blames herself :( Really enjoying this :) x

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Riley came out of the hospital room.

 

"Tess, hi sweetheart I didn't think you”d be in today," Riley said closing the door of the room when Josh was in.

 

"Got time for a break?" Tess asked as Roger came up to them.

 

"I can cover for you," Roger replied.

 

"Sure thank you Roger," Riley said taking his girlfriend's hand.

 

   Tess forced a smiled at her boyfriend when he brought her over a coffee and cake.

 

"The funeral is on Friday at 3," Tess whispered.

 

"Roger got the night manager to cover so he can come," Riley said.

 

"It was their wedding anniversary on Saturday, thirty years," Tess whispered trying not to cry.

 

Riley put his arms around Tess's waist.

 

"It’s okay, I'm here," Riley whispered.

 

Riley held onto Tess as she burst into tears.

 

 

 

Riley managed to get Tess to calm down. 

 

"Thanks Riley, you’re the best boyfriend," Tess whispered then kissed him softly,

 

"You sure you’re okay?" Riley asked.

 

"Just having my amazing boyfriend here with me is helping," Tess whispered.

 

Riley kissed her again and walked her to the car.

 

" Ring me if you need anything, I’ll be home around eight," Riley whispered then kissed her forehead.

 

Riley watched as Tess drove off.

 

 

 

"How’s Tess going? I hope Josh rots in goal after what he did?" Jill Hicks Tess and Riley's friend and colleague asked.

 

"Tess's stronger than she thinks, but I don't want her finding out I'm treating him," Riley replied.

 

" I understand you’re protecting your girlfriend. I’ll make sure no one tells Tess," Jill said, then walked back to the nurses station

 

 

 

Riley was in checking if Josh was asleep.

 

"I think your girlfriend will finally leave you. Her parents meant a lot to her. I'm glad I hurt her like she hurt me by choosing you over me," Josh snapped.

 

" YOU'RE CRAZY. I CAN’T WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE OUT OF TESS'S LIFE FOR GOOD," Riley screamed then left the room.

 

" HELP! HAWKINS ATTACKED ME," Josh screamed

 

" I never touched him, Roger," Riley said.

 

" HAWKINS MY OFFICE NOW!" Roger yelled.

 

 

 

" Hawkins, you don't attack patients,  now go home," Roger screamed.

 

"I never touched him," Riley said then stormed out of the office.

 

Riley packed in the shed and grabbed the flowers he brought Tess. Also the groceries.

 

"You’re home earlier?" Jack asked. He was trying to get Ava to sleep.

 

"Patient got to me. Said I attacked him," Riley replied.

 

"Josh, his parents called blaming Tess for him getting hurt," Jack said.

 

"WHAT?" Riley asked going inside.

 

"It’s not your fault Tess. Josh is crazy," Nina said.

 

"And my brother called him he a psycho," Mia added as Riley entered the kitchen.

 

"Hi, are you okay? Jack just told me his parents called you," Riley asked.

 

"I'm fine, hey are they for me," Tess said seeing the flowers.

 

"Yes, hope you like them," Riley replied getting a vase for the flowers

 

"Thanks Riley, but have you done anything," Tess said. 

 

Riley told them what happened.

 

 

 

"Riley, you know Roger’s right. You can’t attack a patient like that," Tess said as she came out of the shower.

 

"I never touched him Tess, you don’t believe me," Riley snapped.

 

"You were so angry Riley," Tess said.

 

"Thanks for your support Tess, I am going for a drive," Riley snapped then grabbed his car keys and left.

 

"RILEY," Tess yelled after her boyfriend.

 

 

 

Tess called Riley's mobile.

 

"Riles I do believe you, I'm sorry," Tess said getting her boyfriend's voice mail again as the doorbell ring

 

"Hi I am Ben Cartwright, Josh's Dad, my son is very sorry," the man said as Jack answered the door

 

"My son want to put in a complaint against a Riley Hawkins. He said he attacked him this afternoon.

 

"Well Riley said he didn’t attack him, so leave," Jack snapped.

 

" Yes, defend him, you know him so well, he’s crazy, my son put up with a lot from him," Ben announced.

 

" Your son killed my parents, how is that sane," Jack argued.

 

"It was an accident. Riley just attacked Josh today," Ben snapped. 

 

" Well, Riley said he didn’t attack him and I believe him too," Tess snapped coming to the door.

 

"Riley Hawkins will paid for attacking my son," Ben announced then left.

 

 

 

Riley came home a few hours later to find Tess waiting up.

 

"I'm so sorry Riley, of course I believe you," Tess said.

 

"I'm sorry too Tess for yelling. You don’t need this right now," Riley said taking his girlfriend’s hand.

 

Tess cuddled in Riley's arms as they lay in bed.

 

"I really hate him Riley," Tess whispered.

 

Riley kissed Tess's forehead.

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Interesting chapter. Roger was very quick to take the word of a self-confessed murderer over his own member of staff <_< I realise that they have to take allegations like that seriously but surely some common sense should also be used in the circumstances? ... And I was disappointed in Tess that she didn't believe Riley either. Sounds like Josh's parents might be as dangerous and demented as their son?! :unsure: Looking forward to the next chapter x

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Riley entered the hospital after a few days with Tess holding his hand.

 

" Police are here to question you," Roger said as Ben came up to Riley.

 

"This doctor attacked my son, I hope he gets punished," Ben snapped.

 

"Okay Mr Cartwright, you’ve had your turn, I’d like to see Riley," Jessica Frazer

 

the police sergeant announced.

 

"WHAT! you believe him? My son is not liar," Ben snapped.

 

"Josh killed two people, oh I trust you son," Jessica replied sarcastically rolling her eyes.

 

"My son didn't mean to. Tess wouldn't go out with Josh. He’s been nothing but a good friend  to Tess," Ben snapped at Jessica.

 

" JUST SIT DOWN MR CARTWRIGHT AND BE QUITE!" Jessica shouted.

 

Ben sat down.

 

" Riley come in," Jessica said.

 

Riley let go of Tess's hand and followed Jessica into the room.

 

"Your boyfriend will take how long to feed his lies to the police?" Ben asked.

 

"Riley is not a liar," Tess whispered.

 

"Josh just wanted one date Tess. He’s a nice man, anyone would be lucky to be his girl," Ben announced grabbing Tess's arm.

 

" I’ve got a boyfriend. Your son killed my parents because I wouldn't go out with him," Tess whispered. 

 

"Watch it Girlie," Ben snapped, then pushed Tess against the wall.

 

Ben hit Tess across the face.

 

"TESS, HELP," Jill yelled as Ben punched Tess in the face.

 

Riley came out and got Ben off his girlfriend.

 

"DONT YOU EVER TOUCH TESS AGAIN," Riley screamed pushing Ben against the wall.

 

"Cow deserved to be hit, she’s ruining my son’s life," Ben snapped.

 

Ben was arrested.

 

 

 

Tess smiled as Riley handed her a cup of hot chocolate.

 

"Thanks Riley, I'm so sorry I ever believed you attacked Josh," Tess whispered putting her hand on Riley's cheek.

 

Riley kissed Tess softly.

 

Tess put the mug down and put her arm around her boyfriend's neck.

 

Riley kissed Tess again and Tess deepened the kiss and laid back on their bed kissing her boyfriend.

 

 

 

Tess got out of bed and saw Riley by the window.

 

"Riley, we need to help the others for tomorrow," Tess said.

 

"You sure you’re okay?" Riley asked putting his arms around Tess's waist.

 

Tess kissed Riley.

 

"I am Riley, I’ve got a fantastic boyfriend who I am in love with," Tess replied.

 

"I love you to Tess," Riley whispered then kissed her forehead.

 

 

 

" Sis are you sure you’re up for this? Nina, Bart and I can get this done?" Jack asked Tess as Tess and Riley sat on the lounge.

 

"I will just check on Mike and I will be helping.  Stop fussing Jack. You’re almost as bad as Riley," Tess answered.

 

"Well I'm your boyfriend, I'm allowed to fuss," Riley replied.

 

"I'm your older brother Tess. I’m worried about you," Jack said.

 

"I know, but I am fine," Tess replied smiling at her boyfriend and brother. Then she went to check on Michael

 

 

 

Tess entered the kitchen on the day of the funeral.

 

"Coffee?" Riley asked.

 

" Thanks baby," Tess replied.

 

"Mum only brought this last month for Aunty Louise’s wedding next month," Michael said coming into the kitchen in his new suit.

 

"So, Michael we need to work out if you’ll be living with Nina and I or Tess and Riley," Jack said.

 

"Riley and I need to talk and we will after the funeral," Tess said.

 

"Are we all ready?" Jack asked.

 

"As ready as you can be to go to you parent's funeral," Tess replied as she took Riley's hand and they all left for the funeral.

 

 

 

Jack watched as his younger siblings filed out of the church after the coffins were brought out after the funeral. 

 

Tess was crying in Riley's arms.

 

"This is a dream, they’re not dead," Tess whispered though her tears.

 

"I really wish it was honey, I am so sorry I can't bring your parents back," Riley whispered rubbing Tess's shoulders.

 

"Don't leave me Riles," Tess whispered holding her boyfriend's hand.

 

"Hey, I'm not going anywhere, I promise Tess," Riley whispered then kissed Tess's forehead

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