Reunited (Jack Lex)

It's difficult to hear such negativity from Jack; he always seemed so positive and happy before being sent away. Not that Faith could blame him, only hope to bring a little hope into him. For now though there was no arguing about it. Every chance she'd get she'd give back a little positivity that Jack gave her when they first met. Eventually he'd better; he'd have to be. With all of this love and support around, his parents and kids, and now Faith to, there was no way the Capitol was going to win this one. And sooner or later Jack would realize that.

Had it been that Faith was strong all along? She certainly didn't feel that way. To be honest she could swear only yesterday did strength come into her. Seeing Jack handcuffed in the middle of the town brought so much concern she couldn't help but be strong. The only man she had ever loved was finally back in her vision and she was willing to kill every peacekeeper to make sure that didn't change. But when it came to everything else Faith was weaker then the twins it felt like. Her Father was amazing growing up and only became controlling when his daughter was falling for a poor farm boy; And Faith was certain that her step-mother made her this weak. Still when Faith became strong was irrelevant currently, so she simply didn't comment back.

At least the touch to there hands relaxed the moment for a second, especially when Jack moved their hands up to his chin, desiring to feel closer to Faith. Every little move he made like that made Faith's heart warm up. "Always." She manages to reply to two statements with one word; she would be Jack's savior especially when he needs it like now, and she could never leave any of them even if something were to happen to Jack. After all she was clueless on what was happening for a few months but stuck around not knowing if or when he'd return. But his parents and children were just as loving and kind as Jack, and she couldn't help but stay.

They walk side-by-side as Faith does her best to support Jack back to the bedroom so that she could take a look at his wound. The question that arrived from Jack during their short journey brought another small giggle to Faith. Had she moved in? "Kind of." She answers hoping that Jack wouldn't be upset about that. It didn't seem like he would be, but she didn't want to predict. Once they were in the bedroom and Jack was situated on the bed she decided to give her explanation.

"Both of your parents had to start working when you were taken away." Faith began before realizing where Jack's wound was. A small smirk and blush arrived with her interruption between the story. "I'm going to need you to take off your pants." Luckily her red locks could hide her cheeks that were nearly the same color. Sure they had made love last night but everything was so in the moment. Once his pants were off she grabbed the supplies Mrs. Lexington left on the nightstand. She unwrapped the bandage and placed it in a bag due to its unpleasant smell. "Your Mother did very well with the stitching." A smile came to here face as she examined it. Certainly very deep but Mrs. Lexington was quite well at fixing things up. A bit of puss and goo need to be cleaned up due to the build up over night, and a new bandage and some cream; but besides that it was now his leg's turn to do the healing.

"They felt bad about me getting a job as well, and they really needed a full-time." Faith was about to say mother but stopped herself. "Care-taker." She continued on as she cleaned up his wound. "Their shifts were unpredictable and before I realized it I was falling asleep in the nursery every night with the twins." A strong smile replaced her tiny one. She placed on some more disinfectant to keep away any germs and began wrapping Jack's wound up in a clean bandage. "I don't think I would of made it through without them." Certainly Jack would love to hear of how important his twins were, especially with how much they helped during his absences.

Of course Faith's Father has to be brought up at least once just as she was finishing up with the bandage. Her mother was brought up, why wouldn't her living Father be as well? "I'm not sure if he knows your back yet, but of course he had stuff to say about you being taken." Her smile completely faded as her eyes gazed down with disappointment over her Father's lack of acceptance. She didn't mind though, only her Father and sister Hope loved her over there, here there was a lot more. "That doesn't matter though." Her eyes met Jack's. "Only you right now." Maybe that was selfish but right now Jack was torn and beaten and needed a lot of care and love.

The truest smile Faith had felt in quite a while spread to her lips. Jack's words that he'd ask her to move in if she didn't kind of already made her heart sing with joy. Something about feeling loved was the best feeling in the world. And right after his sweet words, even sweeter ones come with his explanation, "Because I love you." Those words from anyone else wouldn't have as much meaning...but then again Faith was preparing herself for the heart melt of when the twins learn those three words. How precious it is to be told from a toddler that they love you. "I love you to." Faith replied with, knowing there was nothing better to say. She could tell Jack a million times those words and still feel the need to say it more.

Another giggle escapes when Jack claims that he's shy, especially because immediately after he realizes that it's actually Faith that's the shy one. Still she puts on her healer hat and gently pulls down his pants, going extremely slow until past the bandaged wound. At least they could still find small light in the darkest of moments. That was one thing that Faith loved about Jack.

Of course the light would only arrive for short periods today, and as soon as Jack mentions that he has something important to ask, the mood drops. As soon as the supplies are all placed away Jack continues. The first words of "If i don't make it" makes Faith want to act like a little child and cover her ears. But she's not, and she knows that he needs to ask this. She could feel her heart slam against her ribcage has he continues. The question sounded rhetorical to her, didn't Jack already know that answer? Even if she didn't want to be Josh and Briar's step mother, she did already practically adopt them. She loved them as if they were her own already.

"That's why I stayed Jack." Faith explained as she brushed Jack's hair off of his forehead. "I already love them like my own." She reassured with a weak smile, because as much as she loved the twins she didn't want to think about Jack passing away. Them growing up without either of their real parents. Certainly Faith would make a good caretaker, but she still doubted herself in some ways. "You don't even have to ask, so you're still allowed to ask anything yo need of me." She didn't like the part that Jack wouldn't ask anything else of her, because she wanted to help. That was the only thing she was good at, family stuff.

Apparently the words were all good because Jack pulls her down for anything kiss, and just for a second she forgets that he ever considered this would kill him. This won't kill him. Faith would never allow of it. If something happened to Jack. Now that she finally was able to enjoy his kissing...and love. He couldn't leave her. She could promise to adopt his babies, care and love for them. But how could she promise not to loose it? Just as Jack did when he lost Noreen. Except there'd be no finding anyone else for her.

"It's okay." Faith attempted to convince, it was necessary but still painful. "I'll always be caring for them, if you're around or not." She promised, the biggest and only promise she could ever keep. It was nice to know that Faith wasn't on their radar, but she had always stayed quiet and innocent. "Stop worrying. I'm never letting anything happen to any of you." She let her face down for another kiss on his precious lips. If he was thinking he might die, then Faith was going to experience as much as she could with him.