A stop that changed everything

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Ray and Jessie are so cute and adoarable together this chapter. OMG JR needs to keep his mouth shut.

[jessie]

Hey Melinda you missed chapter 5, I just thought you should read it because chapter 6 will make more sense to you after. I hate to say you missed a update, but read it if you have time. I love this story I'm bad I know.
Chapter 6

Ray got to his place, and he ran around opening the truck door for Jessie. She jumped out grabbing her bag, and he smiled as they walked up the steps to his place. Jessie saw the swing on the porch, and she ran over to it.

"Oh I love these swings, I see them in movies people watching the stars at night would be fun"

"I never use it much but maybe now that I have someone to talk to we just might"

Jessie smiled as he opened his door, and he let her go in first. He turned on the light, and Jessie was quiet.

"I know it isn't much but I made this place with my own hands"

"No it is lovely very manly"

"Oh you are telling me it needs a woman's touch"

"No this is your place"

"Come with me I will show you around". Ray took her to the kitchen, and than he walked down the hall opening the bathroom door.

"I'm sorry I only have one bathroom you will have to share"

"That is fine"

He opened his bedroom first, "This is my room". Jessie stayed in the hall, and Ray whispered, "Don't worry you have your own room"

He walked over to the guest room, and opened the door.

Jessie walked into the room, it was a nice size, there was a bed, a dresser, and a TV which she liked. Bill never allowed her to have a TV in her room.

"Does the TV work"?

"Yes but only basic cable Jessie"

"That is ok"

"We have to go shopping tomorrow for food but lets go see what I have in that empty fridge" . They walked out together after Jessie put the her bag on her bed, and followed him.

Ray opened the fridge, and whispered, "Crap there is nothing really here , I should have let you eat that burger"

Jessie ran over, "You have eggs , I make a good omelet would you like that you have bread too for toast"

"Sure"

Jessie pulled it out, and told Ray to go relax, and watch some TV she would get it ready. He walked into the living room in sat on the couch, and put a game on TV. Jessie was making the omelets, and put the bread in the toaster. She found the plates, she took them down, and put them on the table, and she buttered the toast, and put the omelet on the plate. She walked out to the living room, and told Ray dinner was ready. He came in, and sat down, and smiled, "This looks awesome Jessie"

"Would you like a coffee"?

"No a beer I think there is soda in the fridge for you". Jessie put the butter away, and grabbed a can of soda, and the bottle of beer. She didn't know what happened but the bottle of beer slipped from her hand, and smashed all over the floor. Ray jumped up, and ran to get a dish cloth to wipe up the mess but Jessie screamed she was having a flashback to a time when she dropped Bill's beer on the floor, and he lost it, and she thought Ray was angry.

"I'm sorry please I will clean it up". She got down, and started picking up the glass, and Ray ran over.

"Jessie".

"I'm sorry it was a accident"

Ray knelt down, and whispered, "I'm not angry , oh my God Jessie your shaking"

"I'm clumsy I ruin everything, I'm so sorry". She grabbed the cloth, and was cleaning up, and Ray felt horrible. He knew this sick Foster Parent put her through so much that she was petrified, and he also knew he had to watch how he reacted around her. He realized jumping up like that startled her, and he hated that she was afraid of him.

She whispered, "Do you have a dustpan to pick up the glass"?

Ray ran over grabbing the mop, and dustpan, and helped clean up. Jessie finished wiping up, she got up, and whispered, "I'm so sorry please eat, I will finish cleaning up"

"After we eat please sit down"

"No I made this mess I have to clean it up"

"Jessie I'm not Bill, I'm not angry, and I can't eat if you don't"

Jessie walked over to the counter, and washed her hands, and than she walked over to the fridge getting another beer. Ray sat down she walked over handing him the beer, and he took it. She sat down picking up her fork, and Ray hated seeing her so down, he lifted his fork, and took a bite of the omelet.

"Wow this omelet is better than Millie's down the street, where did you learn to make them so good"

Jessie smiled, "I learned in cooking class at school"

"These are awesome"

"Really"

"I wouldn't lie"

Jessie smiled as she took a bite of hers, and whispered, "Not bad"

Ray took a sip of his beer as Jessie opened her pop.

She was drinking , and he laughed she was drinking so fast.

"God slow down girl no one is going to take it from you"

"I'm thirsty I never got pop much, this is so good"

"We will make a list of stuff you like, and tomorrow we will go to the grocery store"

"Ray why are you being so kind to me"?

"Because you deserve it, and I promise you , I will never hurt you, or get angry with you, and I hope you learn to trust me"

"I do but when you jumped up I saw Bill and I was so scared"

"You saw Bill in me"?

"I dropped things sometimes , and he lost it, and I thought you were angry, and I was scared"

"I don't care about a stupid beer, I care that you were scared of me"

"It wasn't you, he is in my head, I want to forget what he did to me, but I can't Ray". Jessie started to cry, and Ray reached over touching her hand.

"He is never going to hurt you again"

"He already has he took everything from me"

"No your alive, you have a wonderful sense of humor, and he took something sacred from you, but he didn't take everything don't let him win, you are a Survivor"

Jessie smiled but a tear rolled down her cheek, and she wiped it away.

"I like that I'm a Survivor it wasn't my fault, he is sick"

"Yes now lets finish eating, and than we can go out , and watch some TV, and than we can go get some sleep. I get up at 6am, you can come with me to do my rounds around the grounds, than I will go shopping with you"

"I can help you to repay you for everything you have done"

"You don't owe me anything, but I could use your help if you like"

Jessie smiled as she finished up eating, she was cleaning up, and Ray wanted to help. She said no but he insisted making her a little confused. Bill always said kitchen duties was a ladies job, and Ray was helping her dry the dishes, and she giggled as he put the dishes away, and he walked to the living room, and she followed. She sat on the couch, and he sat beside her. They were flipping channels, and Jessie smiled, "I love this show do you like it"?

"Police Woman"

"Yes she is way cool she is just as tough as the men. She doesn't take any bull from anyone, I would love to be like her"

Ray laughed, "I think your way cool but Pepper is one tough lady"

Jessie smiled Ray had to laugh she was a talker she was telling him about other episodes of the series she saw. He listened, and loved to see her happy, he knew deep inside she may need someone to talk to about what happened between her , and Bill. He didn't know if he was the right person she should tell intimate details too, but he knew she needed to confide in someone because keeping what he did to her all bottled up inside could destroy her, and he hated that. He thought of someone that may help, but he wasn't so sure if she would. He got up excusing himself as he went into the kitchen, and grabbed the phone. Jessie was watching the TV, and he knew she couldn't hear him from there.

"Hello Ewing Residence"

"Hi Teresa can I speak to Pam please"?

"Yes just a minute".

Ray was waiting he heard Pam come on the line.

"Hello Ray"?

"Pam I need a favor from you, but I would understand if you say no"

"What is it Ray is it that young lady you brought to the house"?

"Yes she is just a friend I helped out what JR is implying is disgusting"

"Ray do you know anything about her"?

"Yes, she needs someone to care, and I will not let her down"

"OK Ray don't get angry"

"I'm sorry I just feel she needs to have a lady to talk to. She has nothing, I was wondering could you take a day off to go shopping with her, I will give you the money, but maybe she will feel comfortable with a lady, and not me taking her out"

"Sure Ray I could do that"

"Thanks Pam she has had a rough life, and I can't go into details over the phone, I really need to help her out, and if she went on the run again I'm scared she will trust the wrong person, and be hurt all over again"

"I will come over tomorrow, and we can talk"

"That would be great thank you Pam"

"Goodnight Ray"

"Goodnight". Ray hung up , he heard Jessie call his name.

"Ray is something the matter your missing the show"

"Coming just getting myself a beer". He grabbed a beer, and another soda for Jessie, and went back into the living room.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Poor Jessie. Thank god she has Ray in her life. I am so happy that Pam agreed to take Jessie shopping the next day.

[melindajo2000]

JR was out of line with Jessie I am glad Pam is taking her shopping, ray is great with her. good job

[jessie]

Chapter 7

They finished watching Police Woman , and Ray said they should get some sleep it was getting late.

Jessie got up, and Ray shut the lights out, and they walked down the hall. He could see she was nervous, and he whispered, "I'm right in this room if you need anything"

"OK Ray"

Jessie went into her room, and he kissed her forehead, and she waited until he walked to his room. He turned, "Go get some sleep I promise you everything will be OK".

"Goodnight". Jessie shut the door, and walked over to her bed, and sat down looking around the room. She pulled her knees up to her chest, and tried not to cry. She was a little nervous because she was in a strange place, and she hated to act like a baby but she was scared to go asleep. She walked over checking the window, and the closet, and than she walked over pulling the sheets down, and the comforter. She took her jeans off, and wore Ray's shirt, she pulled the blanket up, but she didn't want to shut the lights off. She pulled a pillow close, and tried to shut her eyes, but she was cold because she was so scared, she wondered if she would ever feel safe again. It was 1/2 hour later she couldn't sleep, she finally got up walking to the door opening it. She walked over to Ray's door, and listened it was quiet, but she knocked.

"Coming " She heard him coming to the door, and he opened it.

"Jessie is something the matter"?

"I can't sleep I'm scared"

"Of what Jessie no one here is going to hurt you"

"I'm not a baby, but I'm scared, I'm so sorry I woke you. I just thought I could ". She stopped herself, and whispered, "I will go back to bed, I'm sorry I woke you"

"Would you like to sleep in here with me like you did last night"?

"If you don't mind , I'm just not use to that room, and I'm afraid he will find me, and I will be alone"

Ray walked over hugging her, and whispered, "Hop in bed, and lets get some sleep". Jessie ran over getting in bed, and Ray turned the light out, and walked over getting in bed beside her.

"Night Jessie"

"Ray"

"Yes"

"I promise I will stop doing this but just for tonight OK"

Ray smiled, "As long as you need". He pulled the blanket up, and she shut her eyes, and Ray was surprised she was asleep in no time. He listened to her breath, and he knew she was trusting him, but he also knew she needed to get professional help to deal with the rape, and whatever else Bill did to her. Ray shut his eyes, and drifted off asleep it was 3am when Ray woke up to Jessie crying out in her sleep.

"No leave me alone" Jessie screamed as Ray pulled her close, and whispered, "You are having a bad dream Jessie"

Jessie opened her eyes she was all sweaty, and tears covered her cheeks, as she whispered, "He is going to kill me"

"No he isn't he doesn't know where you are"

"He will find me, and he will hurt you, I have to go"

"Shh you are not going anywhere, and I can handle someone like that coward don't you worry about me"

Jessie hugged Ray, and he laid back talking to her until she fell back asleep. He didn't know what came over him but he felt tears come to his eyes he was so angry that anyone would hurt someone like Bill hurt Jessie. He wanted to do something to take her pain away but he didn't know how. He wished Bill was in front of him this moment because if he was he would never harm another person again, and that would be a promise. Ray laid awake most the night just watching Jessie sleep, and hoping she would not have another nightmare.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Poor Jessie. Thank god she has Ray in her life. Ray and Jessie are so cute and adorable together in this story.

[jessie]

Thanks Sanda I love writing this story.
Chapter 8

Jessie woke up not seeing Ray in bed she got up, and went down the hall to see if Ray left. She walked into the kitchen, and Ray was reading a paper drinking a coffee when he saw her.

"Hey Jessie your up"

"What time did you get up"?

"Oh a hour ago I couldn't sleep".

"It is 5 Ray you will be real tired all day"

"Jessie sit down I want to tell you something"

"I'm real sorry about last night, I was scared, and I know I never should have bothered you it won't happen again, I promise"

"I'm not upset about that but today someone is going to take you shopping, I thought you might like to have a woman to talk to"

"You said I could help you around the Ranch, and we would go shopping"

"We will go food shopping but I'm thinking more about new clothes, and some other things you may need"

"I don't want anything you done enough"

"Jessie you need clothes, and personal items, and maybe a swim suit we have a pond you will love to swim in"

"No I don't swim I don't know how, I can't"

Ray got up, "I can teach you it is fun, and the Ranch gets pretty hot in the summer"

"Why can't I go shopping with you"

"Pam you met her is coming over , and she is taking you out, you will like her, and maybe you can be friends with her"

Jessie wouldn't look at Ray he could see she was about to cry.

"Jessie this is a good thing, I don't know anything about what woman need"

"I don't need anything"

"How about we have some toast, and coffee"?

Jessie got up, "I'm going to wash up, and get dressed, I'm not hungry". She walked out of the kitchen, and Ray sat down , and didn't know what to do. It was a while later Ray heard someone knocking at his door. He got up, and ran over opening it.

"Pam you came early"?

"Yeah I couldn't sleep, and I told Bobby I wanted to come, and talk to you about today"

"Come in"

"Where is Jessie"?

"Taking a shower , I told her you were coming over to take her out, and she got upset. I think she thinks she is being a burden, but Pam she needs a friend"

"Ray I'm not trying to make you feel bad but what is going on with her. She is 21, and she is obviously running from somewhere you know nothing about her. Do you really know what your getting yourself into"?

"Yes she did not ask me to help I offered. If you knew what she went through you would help her too. She is so sweet but I don't know how to make her feel better, and I don't know what is the right thing to say, because she is scared of everything Pam"

"Scared why"?

"I can't tell you why if she wants to that is up to her. I'm just saying no one should suffer like she did, and I just want her to be happy"

They were talking when they heard Jessie yell out Ray's name, and they knew something was wrong. Pam, and Ray ran down the hall, and into her room. Jessie was sitting on the bed, but she was upset, she was in pain, but they ran over asking her what is wrong?

"I don't know my stomach hurts real bad"

Ray told her to lay back but she cried out, "I can't"

"OK I am going to call Dr. Danvers" Pam ran to the phone calling the number as Ray laid Jessie back. She whispered, "What is happening to me, I was fine than it felt like a sharp pain, and I couldn't breath". Pam walked over saying he was on his way.

Jessie held her stomach, and cried out, and Pam pulled Ray away, and was talking to her.

"Sweetie could you be pregnant"?

Jessie turned her face went to pure terror, and she cried out as Pam looked at Ray.

'I was just asking remember I lost my baby, I didn't mean to scare her"

"I can't be pregnant, I can't"

Ray ran to the bathroom to get water, Pam got up following him.

"Ray Krebb's is she pregnant"?

"She was raped by a Foster Parent , she ran away after years of abuse, I guess she could be but if she is it will destroy her"

"I'm telling you if she is she probably is miscarrying"

"God can it get any worse"

"Talk to her, I will go see if I see the Doctor". Pam ran out, and Ray walked over with a glass of water, but Jessie refused it. She grabbed on to Ray's hand, and whispered, "It hurts so bad, am I going to die"?

"No maybe you just ate to much yesterday"

Jessie smiled as he touched her face, and she started to shut her eyes, but she suddenly cried out again, as he could see the pain was getting worse, and he was really getting worried.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Poor Jessie doubling over with stomach pains. Thank god she has Ray and Pam with her. I hope Jessie is going to be ok.

[jessie]

Chapter 9

Ray was holding Jessie's hand waiting for Pam he felt her head she was hot, and he could see she was in pain. She whispered, "Help me Ray make it stop".

Ray jumped up, and was glad seeing Pam walk in with Dr. Danvers who ran over to Jessie, and was checking her vitals. Pam told Ray to leave the room she would stay with Jessie for the exam.

"She is scared she has to be OK"

"I will come, and tell you as soon as Dr. Danvers checks her out". Ray walked out, and Pam shut the door. Jessie was scared she didn't want Dr. Danvers to touch her but Pam walked over telling Jessie it would be OK, she needed to let the Doctor do his exam. Jessie calmed down, and Dr. Danvers was checking, and he knew she was having a miscarriage, and he told Pam maybe she should leave it might upset her.

"No I'm not leaving her she is scared". Pam sat beside Jessie as Dr. Danvers explained what was happening to her. Jessie tried to sit up but Dr. Danver took a needle out, and said she needed to relax. He gave her the injection it didn't put her out but she because tired, but she grabbed on to Pam's hand as Dr. Danvers did what he had to do.

It was 15 minutes later Dr. Danver's took Pam aside.

"Pam she is sedated but tomorrow morning she has to go to Dallas Memorial to have a DNC, and she has to stay calm. She was only about 6 or 7 weeks pregnant but it will sink in later what happened. Here is a prescription for pain meds she will need this, and here is something in case she can't sleep. Promise me tomorrow she will be at the hospital, it will be hard but she needs to have the procedure"

"She will be there I will bring her personally"

He smiled as he grabbed his bag, he checked on Jessie, and left. Ray walked into the room, and walked over to Pam.

"What happened was it a stomach flu or something"?

"No she miscarried I need you to go get these prescriptions filled"

"Miscarriage no"

"Ray she needs these, and tomorrow we have to take her to the hospital"

Ray took the prescriptions, and left, Pam walked over sitting beside Jessie who was just staring at the ceiling.

"Jessie sweetie how are you feeling"?

Jessie stared at Pam, and whispered, "I didn't know"

"I know but you have to know it wasn't your fault"

"Yes it was my fault, I should have stopped him, but I tried, I had no one"

"What that man did to you was wrong, and losing this baby is not your fault, it happened for a reason"

"I'm being punished"

"No your not being punished but the man who hurt you should be"

"Pam where is Ray"?

"Oh he went to get some medication the Doctor prescribed"

"Don't tell him please he will hate me"

"Hush he will not hate you Jessie"

"I hate me he is all I have, I'm so scared"

"Shut your eyes you need some rest"

"You won't leave me will you"

"No I'm right here, and tomorrow you have to go to the hospital to have a procedure"

"No"

"You have to when you miscarry a child"

"No"

"Don't worry about it now but tomorrow I will be right beside you the whole time"

Jessie started to feel sleepy, she was in pain, but the needle was taking effect, she shut her eyes , and fell asleep. Pam pulled the blanket up, and touched her shoulder, and whispered, "I'm right here don't you worry". Pam got up, and walked over to a chair, and sat down, but called Bobby on his cell phone.

"Hello"

"Bobby just letting you know I think I might stay at Ray's tonight"

"Pardon"

"Something horrible happened, and Jessie needs me here"

"She has Ray"

"Bobby she miscarried tonight, and she is terrified, and I know how she feels"

"Miscarried dear God is it Ray's child"?

"No Bobby I can't discuss it over the phone"

"OK but call me later "

"I will , I love you Bobby"

"Love you too Pam is it good for you to be there"

"I have to be Bobby , but it is hard"

"Take it easy Pam, bye for now"

Pam hung up, and looked over at Jessie, and thought how lucky she was. She had Bobby he was amazing, and so sweet, and when she lost the baby she had him, but Jessie has no one but Ray, and maybe her. She couldn't imagine what Jessie has gone through but she did know she was going to help her anyway she could.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Poor Jessie miscarrying. Thank god she has Ray and Pam their to take care of her. I am so glad you updated this story. This is one of my favorite stories of yours. I hope you update it again really soon.

[jessie]

Thanks for reading my story Sanda.

Chapter 10

Ray came home with the medication, and walked into the bedroom, and Pam got up telling him to come out in the hall.

"Does she need the medication"?

"Yes but she is sleeping, I think I will stay the night she may need me tonight"

"I'm here"

"Ray she might need a lady to talk to she miscarried this is going to hit her later right now she is in shock, and exhausted"

"Pam I didn't know she was pregnant"?

"She didn't know either she was not far along, but losing a child takes a toll on you"

"Oh God I'm so sorry this must bring back bad memories for you"

"I remember my child everyday, I wonder what my baby would have been like, and I never get over the loss"

"How can I help her"?

"By showing her you care, you said she was raped, what happened to the man that raped her"?

"He is out there she doesn't want to go to the Police"

"Why"?

"She is scared, she thinks he will hurt her, but he should die for what he did"

"OK calm down, we have to take her to the hospital tomorrow, or I could take her" Pam said

"No I'm coming she trusts me, and I'm not going to let her down"

"Ray do you really think you can help her"?

"Yes I can, and I will"

They both jump when they heard Jessie call out to them. They walk in, and Jessie whispered, "I thought you left me alone"

"No I was talking to Ray he got your medication"

"Ray I'm so sorry"

Ray walked over touching her chin, 'You have nothing to be sorry for, I'm so sorry you went through that"

"I didn't know I swear, it is my fault isn't it"

"Hush it isn't your fault". Ray hugged her as Jessie cried in his arms. Pam got emotional, she blamed herself, and she blamed JR, but in her heart she knew it was a accident, but she knew exactly what Jessie was feeling, but Pam hated to think it, but maybe it was for the best in Jessie's case knowing she was raped.

Ray asked Jessie if she needs her medication? Jessie said yes so Pam got her pain medication, and a glass of water. Jessie took the pills, and laid back as Ray asked her if she needed anything else?

"No you have done enough, I bet you want me to leave now, I wouldn't blame you"

"You are not going anywhere, but I'm going out to get some food in the house do you have any requests"?

"No"

"You get some sleep, and I will be back soon". Ray kissed her forehead, and was walking to the door when Jessie whispered, "Maybe some ice cream"

"Sure what flavor"?

"Rocky Road"

"You got it". Ray left, and Pam smiled as Jessie whispered, "He is a good man"

"Yes he is"

"You husband probably is worried your not home"

"Bobby is fine he knows I'm spending the night"

"Your staying here with me"?

"Yes you need me right now, well I hope so anyway"

"You are real nice Pam, thank you"

"Well get some sleep, and when Ray comes back I will help him make you something to eat"

"I can't eat"

"You need your strength, but you need your rest more"

"I don't have family but you, and Ray have been so nice to me. I am not use to that, I will never forget what you both have done for me". Jessie eyes fill up with tears as Pam held her hand, and was to overwhelmed to say anything, so she just touched her face, and smiled.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Poor Jessie. :'(Thank god she has Ray and Pam to help her. OMG I am so hungry for Rocky Road ice cream right now. LOL

[jessie]

Thanks Sanda for all your support.

Chapter 6

Ray came home, and Pam came into the kitchen, and was helping him unpack the food.

"You bought a lot of stuff Ray"?

"Yeah don't really know what she likes but there is a variety, and hopefully she will like most of it"

"She is sleeping, I doubt she will eat, but maybe some ice cream later"

"She OK"?

"Not really but she will be in time"

"Bobby doesn't mind you staying here tonight"?

"No Bobby is great he understands, and I want to stay just in case she needs me"

"You can have my room, I will sleep on the couch"

"Thanks Ray"

"Want a coffee"?

"Sure"

Ray put the stuff away, and he made them both a coffee. They talked for a long time, and finally they went to check on Jessie. She was still sleeping, and Ray said the medication must be helping.

"Yeah she needs her rest"

They were about to leave the room when Jessie whispered out , "Ray don't leave"

"Hey your awake would you like something to drink or eat"?

"I can't eat but maybe ice cream"

"Rocky Road"?

"Yes"

"Coming up, I will grab 3 bowls you want one right Pam"?

"Sure I would love one"

Ray left, and Pam sat beside Jessie asking her if she was really OK?

"Yeah I'm a little better the pain medication helped"

"Good"

Ray came back in carrying a tray with 3 bowls of ice cream. Pam helped Jessie sit up, and she took a bowl, and said thank you. Pam sat beside her, and Ray sat at the end of the bed. They were eating none of them knew what to say.

Pam finally said, "Ray got a lot of groceries, and when your feeling better we will go out shopping for ladies stuff like shoes, and clothes"

"I don't dress up all that much I pretty much wear jeans, and pants" Jessie said, and Pam whispered, 'Every young lady needs some nice dresses just in case"

"I don't have anywhere special to go, and I'm going to help Ray around the Ranch when I'm feeling better right Ray"?

"Sure but a nice dress would be good just in case you need one"

"OK but I will pay for anything you buy me with chores around here, and around the ranch. "

"We will worry about that when the time comes, but I could use your help around here"

Pam smiled, "Your place looks pretty amazing for a guy Ray"

Jessie put the bowl down she ate some but she felt a little sick, and didn't want to push herself, and be more of a burden.

"You don't want your ice cream"?

"I can't I'm sorry"

"No problem would you like to go back to sleep or would you like a tea"?

"I'm fine but maybe we can watch some TV, I'm not real tired". Ray grabbed the bowls putting them on the tray, and walked over putting the TV on. He was turning the channels, and told them to tell him when to stop he didn't know what they wanted to watch. Pam saw the show Love Boat, and said she loved that show.

"I never seen it before " Jessie said, but Pam smiled saying it was a good show she would enjoy it. Ray left it on, and walked over sitting in a chair while Pam , and Jessie watched from the bed. Ray laughed, "I seen this show it is full of crap who falls in love on a Boat Cruise"

"Ray most the people know each other, but it could happen" Pam said, and Jessie whispered, "Some people find love, and some find misery"

Pam, and Ray look at her as she whispered, "I'm sorry I didn't mean to say that out loud"

"Jessie there is happiness out there for you, and right now you feel it isn't possible but it will be I promise"

"You really believe that Pam"?

"With all my heart"

Jessie tried to smile , Ray looked at the TV, and Pam held Jessie's hand, and they continued to watch the show.

[Sanda]

Jessie I am soo sorry that Melinda isn't reading this awesome story. Great update Jessie. Poor Jessie. Thank god she has Pam and Ray in her life. I LOVED Ray's comments about the TV show The Love Boat in this chapter.

[jessie]

Thanks for reading my story Sanda this is my favourite Dallas story to write.

Chapter 7

They were watching TV, Jessie fell asleep with her head on Ray's shoulder. Pam could see the bond forming between them, and she was a little scared, and at the same time she thought it was sweet. She knew Ray was a good guy but she knew Jessie needed a friend right now not anything else. Pam got up, and whispered, "You better lay her back she is exhausted she has a long day tomorrow."

Ray laid her back, and pulled the blanket up but Jessie opened her eyes, and whispered, "Can't you stay Ray"?

"Yes if you want me to"

Jessie whispered yes, but was drifting off asleep , and Pam looked at Ray.

"I will lay beside her in case she wakes up, you go get some sleep Pam"

"OK but call me if she needs anything"

"I will do you need something to put on to go to sleep"

"Yes a t-shirt would be great". Ray got up going over to his room, and grabbed her a t-shirt, and asked her if she needed anything else?

"No but she may wake up in a little while needing her medication. You sure you don't want me to stay with her Ray"?

"No I think I would like to be with her just in case she has one of those nightmares she has"

"Ray she is going to need help dealing with the rape, and whatever else that man did to her, and now the miscarriage"

"I know when she is ready"

"You are a wonderful man Ray but she may get attached to you, and than what"?

"We are friends, I'm going to make sure she gets all the help she needs, and I'm going to be here for her Pam. I'm not going to pressure her or take advantage if you think that of me, I would be sick"

"I know you wouldn't but she is young, and she doesn't know what she wants"

"She wants someone to care, and to protect her, what should I do throw her outside, and tell her to go back to that man"

"Now your being rude of course not, but I'm just saying she may fall in love with you what than"?

"It won't happen Pam get some sleep, and if I need you , I will come, and get you. I am so grateful you were here today, and I don't want to come off as rude, but I just need to help her, I would never forgive myself if I didn't"

Pam kissed his cheek, and whispered, "Go get some sleep tomorrow is going to be a rough day for all of us"

"More for Jessie"

"Of course " Pam smiled as Ray grabbed his pajamas, and walked over to the guestroom, and waved to Pam as he shut the door. He walked into the bathroom to change, and came out turning the lights out. He laid on the bed, and Jessie didn't wake up, Ray shut his eyes hoping she would sleep through the night, but he knew that was unlikely she has had nightmares every night since they met.