Chapter 602 - I am your strength (1/2)

~ Los Angeles, LA Medical Center ~

JoAnna, Jeff, Sarah and Aiden went to visit Bridgette in the hospital right away. JoAnna was very concerned and felt guilty that Bridgette got hurt because of her.

Jeff told JoAnna to get a checkup herself. She threw a fit while claiming that she is just fine. He didn't want to upset her further, so he backed down, but only after JoAnna promised that if she feels any discomfort, she will subject herself to a checkup.

They entered VIP room where Bridgette was staying. Steve was with her.

JoAnna was relieved that Bridgette was her cheerful self, even though Steve's expression was not very good. It was obvious that he was concerned about her.

”Don't blame yourself. It's not your fault.”, Bridgette comforted JoAnna when she heard her apologizing repeatedly. ”Besides, I'm fine. There is nothing wrong with me. Doctors only want to make sure everything is OK by keeping me overnight. I will be back to work tomorrow morning.”

JoAnna was grateful for Bridgette's words. It did make her feel better knowing that Bridgette is not blaming her. But she wanted Bridgette to take rest before resuming work. ”No. Take at least one day off. Take as much as you need. And we will make sure that Steve can accompany you as much as possible.”

Jeff confirmed that Steve can take next day off as well and take care of Bridgette.

Bridgette was concerned about JoAnna and wanted to know what she went through.

JoAnna shortly explained how she was held in a warehouse, and that worst part was when she woke up on top of a smelly blanket full of animal hairs. She ended with a statement that she didn't suffer.

”Didn't suffer?” Sarah laughed. ”That is one way to put it. When we reached there, her kidnapers were tied up, medicated, and she was interrogating them!”

”It was not an interrogation… we were just talking.”, JoAnna defended herself.

They laughed. It was nice to laugh and release some stress after such a hectic day.

Bridgette admired JoAnna more after hearing what she went through. JoAnna omitted many details, but Bridgette knows that it's not a simple thing to overturn a situation where a tied up victim suddenly starts interrogating her kidnapers.

JoAnna looked at Bridgette and smiled, but internally she told herself to make sure to get revenge. That Enrique will not be let of easily. JoAnna really felt like she let Bridgette down by putting her in such danger.

They didn't stay long since doctor said that Bridgette should rest.

Before they left, Bridgette reminded them not to mention this to Felix. She does not want to worry him, and she is OK.

…

JoAnna and Sarah suggested to meet for dinner and Jeff and Aiden didn't object. But it was still early, so they each went to their apartment to freshen up and rest a bit.

”Jeff will make a reservation. We will let you know when and where to show up… plan in about two hours.” JoAnna left Sarah and Aiden with these words in front of their apartment building.

Two of them watched car with Jeff and JoAnna drive away before heading upstairs.

Sarah and Aiden started looking into phones that they took from Enrique. They also did a deep search in Enrique's past and present businesses, finances, contacts, friends and family. They know that Jeff will not let him off easily, and they will provide him with necessary information to plan his moves.