Just frustrated

Rick grimaces at himself. “I’m sorry, Katie. Just relax a while.” He was so intrigued by this whole thing, that he had to remind himself not to push too much. These two young people were going through more than he could imagine.

Jason finally looks over to Katie. He was upset, he was angry, but part of him was sorry too. He knew he wasn’t making this any easier on her. He was just so frustrated. Forcing his anger to the side, he pulls out an emotional apology for her. It might not have been the greatest in the world, but it was the best he could do.

Rick can sense the weariness hanging in the room, and feels badly. He really did wish there was something he could do…but he’d told Jason the truth – he didn’t think this thing could be dissolved.

Turning around, he picks up the printouts he’s been working with and prepares to take them into his office. Nodding to Misty, he requests her assistance. “Misty, would you come with me a minute while I file these?”

Once Rick and Misty are gone, Jason lets out a long, slow sigh. Why did this whole thing have to be this difficult? Looking at Katie again, he just feels worse. But he couldn’t just keep on ignoring communication. He’d like to…he’d like to just forget about all of this, bury it and move on. But…it just couldn’t happen that way.

Finally, Jason gets to his feet and walks slowly to the bed, sitting down next to Katie. Reaching over, he pulls her up so he can wrap an arm around her shoulders. “I’m sorry…I guess I’m just frustrated.”