Re: Oxford University...

[Cruel Britannia]

She gingerly takes his hand.

Erin: You scared us sweetie....

[Cryonix]

Jayden: Oh...I'm fine. Heh...I'll have to thank Uncle again. Apparently my pectoral muscles were so large and thick...the bullets didn't go clear through. It was easy enough for them to take the bullets out.

[Cruel Britannia]

Ewan: Heh.... told you handstand push ups were good for you....

[Cryonix]

Jayden: I really hope my tenure is not like this all the time. Is everyone else alright?

[Cruel Britannia]

Ewan: A little shaken up obviously.... but fine..... still waiting on Alex and Lexi to get here.

[Cryonix]

Jayden: They...nothing happened to them or the kids, right?

[Cruel Britannia]

Alex and Lexi arrive at that moment babies in arms.

Alex: We're fine Jay.... everybody's OK..... worried about you.... but OK.

Elizabeth looks cautiously at Jayden, still sniffling.

.... see it's fine sweetie.... Uncle Jayden's gonna be OK.

[Cryonix]

Jayden: Oh, thank God. I'm glad.

Jayden's eyes fall to the bed...

Jayden: Does anyone know......why...this happened or who did it?

[Cruel Britannia]

Ewan: Not yet.... we were focused on getting you here and the family to safety..... I'm sure MI6 is working on finding the responsible party as we speak..... and when they do......

..... there will be consequences.

[Cryonix]

Jayden: I'd like to get my hands on that person myself....but....I know I can't.

[Cruel Britannia]

Ewan: Why not? What's wrong with a Prime Minister who believes in consequences for one's actions?

[Cryonix]

Jayden laughs, clutching his chest in pain...

Jayden: Ow...ha ha...ow...Ewan...don't...make me laugh...ow. I just don't know if it will play to the public, is all I'm saying.

[Pockets]

Elizabeth grabs one of the monitor wires. Alexis gently detaches her little fingers.

Alexis: No, no Elizabeth. Uncle Jayden needs those right now... as annoying as that is.

Elizabeth makes an unhappy little noise but lets go.

Alexis: I'm glad you're alright. And no more shots were fired after you left. It was hard to leave though, it was complete chaos.

[Cryonix]

Jayden: I can imagine. I'm sure...people think I'm dead. I just don't understand this. I haven't even made any decisions yet.

[Pockets]

Alexis: It's because you're not a typical Prime Minister. You made someone nervous.

[Cryonix]

Jayden: Ugh...maybe finally someone thought they could take down the Edwards a peg or seven. I'll make sure that this will never happen again.

The reporters continue to clamor outside in the hospital lobby....where Gabriel is holding them off...

Gabe: I don't know how many times I have to tell you! There is no official comment yet! Look...guys...let my brother rest peacefully, would you?

Reporters: HE'S DEAD? CAN YOU CONFIRM THIS?

Gabe: Are you friggin' kidding me?

[Pockets]

Nikki facepalms, and squirms out from behind Gabe.

Nikki: Not the "eternal" type of rest, you bloody idiots. The man just got shot and you expect that he'll be up and about just like that? What is wrong with you people?

[Cryonix]

Jillian: Gabriel....Nikki. Why don't you go see Jayden? I'll handle this.

[Pockets]

Nikki: Aww!

[Cryonix]

Gabe: Come on Nikki....let's go see Jay.

Meanwhile...

Jayden: I'm just glad everyone is alright. I guess...I should get out of here, huh?

[Pockets]

Jessica: I think they are going to make you stay at least overnight, to make sure everything is alright.

[Cruel Britannia]

Erin: Not until your Aunt gives you the all clear you don't......

[Cryonix]

Jayden: Jess....mom....I really need to get on top of this thing. Let the public know I will not be cowed by such tactics....

[Pockets]

Jessica: At the same time they need to know you're not a fool. If you really want to, the media is right outside your door, more than happy to take a statement.

[Cryonix]

Jayden: Hmm....maybe I should I....OW! Christ that hurts!

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