A Second Chance. Jen and Brad.

Chapter 49, "Family Matters".

Disclaimer : This chapter contains sexually explicit content.

The next morning :

Court : How is he?

Jen : He seems good. Yeah... he seems to be doing a lot better.

Court : Really?

Jen : Mhm.

Court : So the rehab thing...

Jen : Yeah?

Court : Is it not happening or?

Jen : Well...

Court : Jen.

While walking back and forth in the hallway, Jen sighs.

Jen : I don't know Court... I mean he clearly doesn't want to go.

Court : Jen, things can't go on like they have... I mean he has to go back.

Jen : I know, but...

As she hears a sound coming from the kitchen, Jen stops talking.

Court : But?

Jen : I think Brad just woke up, I have to go...

Court : Oh, alright.

Jen : I'll call you later.

Court : Yes, bye.

Jen : Bye honey.

Jen hangs up with Courteney, turning the corner to be met with Brad's face.

Jen : Oh.

Brad : Good morning.

Jen : I didn't know you were awake.

Brad : Yeah... I've been up for some time.

Jen : Oh.

Brad : Hey Jen...

Jen : Yeah?

Brad : You know... I'm not doing that good.

Jen : What are you talking about?

Walking over to him, she lays her hand on his chest.

Brad : I mean... I overheard you talking to Court on the phone.

Jen : Oh.

Brad : And my drinking problem... it's still a problem.

Jen : Are you still drinking?

Brad : No, I haven't touched anything since...

He looks down while mentioning her birthday.

Brad : But you know, I've wanted to.

Jen : But isn't that natural?

Brad : Jen.

Brad takes her hand in his.

Brad : I'm gonna go back to rehab.

Jen : You are?

Brad : You're right, I need to do it.

Jen : You do?

Brad : Mhm. I do.

Jen : But...

Brad : I don't see any other way right now.

Jen presses her lips together, as he sighs.

Jen : Okay.

Brad : Hey.

Jen : I'm fine... I mean this is a good thing. I just...

She clears her throat, as he removes a stray of hair from her face.