I'll Be There For You

Jay could see Jeff more clearly now.

Jeff reached out to rub Jay's ear.

Jay flinched slightly before relaxing at the soft touch.

"Don't be afraid Jay," said Jeff. "I'm not here to hurt you."

"Everyone does, so why wouldn't you?" Jay said softly.

"Because I'm not like everyone else Jay," said Jeff.

Jay nodded slowly.

Jeff gave a gentle smile. "How you feel?"

"Thoat still hurts." Jay said softly.

Jeff nodded. "We haven't really had a chance to look you over, you've been out of it since you got here."

Jay nodded slowly, he wasn't even sure how long he had been there.

Jeff got up and went over to the cabinet. "Lemme take a look pup."

Jay sat up slowly, he didn't know why but he trusted Jeff.

Jeff looked around and grabbed what he needed before walking back over to Jay. "Okay little one, open up for me, try to open as wide as you can okay?"

Jay nodded and opened his mouth as far as he could.

Jeff shook his head at what he saw. It looked like Jay'd had symptoms for years. He threw away the tongue depressor and sat his light on the counter. "Jay, be honest with me, before now, when was the last time you saw a doctor?"

"Since my last check up at the breeding center." Jay answered softly.

Jeff shook his head. "Far too long ago..."

Jay looked down, was he in trouble?

"It's not your fault pup," said Jeff gently. "I'm not angry, just worried is all."

Jay nodded slowly and wondered what came next.

"Get some sleep, tomorrow we'll have to run some tests, see what kind of shape you're in," said Jeff.

Jay nodded and curled up.

"If you need me all you have to do is push the button, okay?" said Jeff.

Jay nodded before falling fast asleep again.