The Parlor (1)

*runs through the open door and skids to sit next to Rizzo*

What happened?!
I can help you.
Just tell me what to do for you Rizzo!

*runs back in with towles and wet washcloths in arms*

Umm.. Take some of the towles from me, please, Nikki?


... Your name is Nikki.. Isn't it?

Thanks!!

*grabs bowl of ice and sets down next to herself*
*continues looking over Jackie*

*finds another cut on her side*
Ouch...

Hmm...

Nikki!!!
Oh, it's Jackie... she's hurt...

I can't tell if her arm is broken or not though, and she's unconcious...

I need one of those towels!! To stop the bleeding...

Yeahh, my name is Nikki, Crash.

*grabs some towels and sits back down*

I'd say start feeling to see if any bones are out of place.
If she's unconcious, she won't feel any pain.
Which is good.

*gives Rizzo a wet and dry towel*

True..

*takes a towel and wraps it tightly around wrist where cut is*

Nikki can you hold a towel on the cut on her side, please? After I wash it off...
*grabs a washcloth and carefully cleans blood off Jackie's side*

On top of that!

*puts towel on Jackie's side to stop bleeding*

Rizzo, I need to talk to you later.
After we finish helping and cleaning up Jackie.

*holds a bit tighter as clothe soaks up some blood*

The man stalked toward her.
She did her best to blend in with the corner she was hiding in.
He found her with ease.
Knife in hand, he sliced it across her wrist before plunging it into her side.
He then threw her across the room where she hit her head against the fireplace for what seemed to be the hundredth dime.
"Perhaps this will finally rid me of you... monster..." he said over his shoulder as he walked from the room, eyes gleaming

*Gasps in pain and fear as she wakes up*

*sits straight up grasping her side*

*looks around frantically looking for the man, but doesn't find him, instead she finds those who are near and dear to her*

*sways as a head injury bothers her*

*shivers, making her face contort in pain*

*sees her wrist and squints her eyes shut*

*covers her face with both hands*

Owww...

*stands at a distance to keep out of the way*

I want to help... But I don't know what to do

Jackie!!!
*gently pushes her back down*
Stay still, love, we're helping you...

Where does it hurt??

*grabs another washcloth and hands to her, to put on her head*

ugh...

It hurts everywhere...

I'm... I'm so sorry!

Nikki! You're home!

*sees Crash in the background and makes eye contact*

*blushes* Crash... you're home... hi....

*tries to sit up again, but is stopped by Rizzo*

*turns to Crash*
Do you think you can find the first aid stuff in the kitchen??
I need a couple rolls of guaze, and some medical tape.

*turns back to Jackie*
What happened hunn??

*whispers to Nikki* Oh, ok...

*tries to hold clothe over cut*

Jackiee!!!!
We can save hi's and stuff for later..
Can you move all your limbs?
Or is something broken?

...

I was just outside... thinking....

and...

I slipped on the ice.

Wow. I feel like an idiot.

*takes a hesitant deep breath, very slowly*

I'm scared to try and move my arm... I don't even want to look at it...

Oh god... I can't...

I can't even see blood. I've seen too much blood...

*shivers*

*turns head away towards the back of the couch when tears start forming again*

I'm so utterly useless... I really should just leave and save everyone worry and troubles...

*sighs*
I'm guessing your arm is broken then...
You should probably be taken to a hospital... I can't do everything medical.
*bites lip*

.. Does any thing else hurt?

I'll...

I'll be fine...

Honest...

I'm *swallows* made of tough stuff...

my... *hesitates* body has seen worse...

.. Sound's like she's in denial to me.... =(

.. Are you sure you're okay?

*avoids eye contact and hesitates just a moment too long*

Yeah...

*breath hitches*

*tries to sit up again for show, but sways*

Jackie. You need help. If your arm is broken, it needs a cast!!
I can't do that here!

But...

I... I don't really want to go...

and maybe it's NOT broken...

*bites lip*

I...

I heal quickly...

... I'd take you to a hospital or a doctor or something, but I can't drive....




.. That's true, we do heal quickly....

*squints one eye so she can't see her wrist, just in case*

See?

Almost better....

*shows Rizzo*

*purses lips*
*looks*

Oh, yes, I see...

*sighs*

Alright then... but your arm?? is it feeling any better?

Shouldnt we make some kinda brace or something?

You know, so her bones reallign the right way..

Kinda like what you and Scorp did for that little deer in the back..

...

I think so...

It's just hot now...

I think the bone is growing back..

*nods slightly*

Yes I seem to remember this happening before...

*eyes widen slightly as she realizes she's said too much*

uhh yeahh.. brace... do we just have an arm brace or something around?? it might be okay then...

Jackie, I think you hit your head a little harder than you thought....