Summary: Can a hospital stay turn into a romance? JC doesn't know for sure, but something about the patient across the hall from him has him intrigued. He suddenly finds himself drawn to a woman clearly going through a rough time. Is he the one to make Cassandra's world a better place?
Rated: NC-17
Categories: In Progress Het Stories Characters: JC Chasez
Awards: None
Genres: Romance
Series: None
Chapters: 13
Completed: Yes
Word count: 66313
Read: 6329
Published: Jun 20, 2015
Updated: Oct 03, 2015
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1. Chapter 1 by Truekat [Comments - 3] (2372 words)
How can one woman be so miserable? JC wants to know.
2. Chapter 2 by Truekat [Comments - 4] (3782 words)
Why does JC find himself so attacted to the patient across the hall from him? Why does this blue eyed stranger seem so familiar to Cassandra? Let the plotting begin!
3. Chapter 3 by Truekat [Comments - 2] (3550 words)
JC is falling hard. Presumptions almost get in the way of his new friendship with Cassandra. Then, unexpectedly, a stranger makes an appearance in Cassandra's life. He may not ask, but JC needs to know who this man is . Will Cassandra hold back or risk everything and tell JC the truth?
4. Chapter 4 by Truekat [Comments - 3] (3694 words)
What kind of hold does the mystery hospital visitor have on Cassandra. Will JC be able to find out the truth? Can he be patient enough to wait until Cassandra is ready to tell him? What is this attraction that each of them are feeling?
5. Chapter 5 by Truekat [Comments - 2] (2061 words)
JC finds himself wanting to know everything he can about Cassandra. Just when he thinks she's going to drop her wall of defense, it goes higher. Does he have the patience to guide her past it?
6. Chapter 6 by Truekat [Comments - 2] (2808 words)
When an overwhelming urge to check on Cassandra grips JC, he walks into a situation he never expected to find. Will she let him help her or will she push him further away?
7. Chapter 7 by Truekat [Comments - 2] (7578 words)
Once again, JC must be the knight in shining armor. How long can Cassandra continue to allow Thomas to mistreat her? What can JC do to get rid of her ex? Is he committed enough to even try?
8. Chapter 8 by Truekat [Comments - 2] (6178 words)
In celebration of JC's 39th birthday, here is the next chapter! How far will a man go to help a woman in distress?
9. Chapter 9 by Truekat [Comments - 2] (7911 words)
Will JC Chasez be able to help Cassandra Hamiton get her life on track? He doesn't understand why, but it's the one thing he's certain he wants to do? Will Cassandra's past get in the way of their future together? JC has other plans.
10. Chapter 10 by Truekat [Comments - 2] (9127 words)
It appears that Cassandra's world is about to cave in. Can JC stop the unimaginable? What changes are ahead? Watch for cameos by Justin and Lance!
11. Chapter 11 by Truekat [Comments - 1] (6686 words)
Will JC and Cassandra finally find what they're looking for? Can he be the one that takes all the hurt away from her?
12. Chapter 12 by Truekat [Comments - 1] (5888 words)
Things are moving along wonderfully for Cassandra and JC, until a blast from the blast rears its head!
13. Chapter 13 by Truekat [Comments - 1] (4678 words)
Time goes by, things are going well for JC and Cassandra. That is, until ugliness rears its head again. Will JC be able to save Cassandra from the evil that haunts her? In our final chapter, we are about to find out.
