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Summary: In the aftermath of the escape, your bodyguard finally tells you how they feel. But will it come too late?

Trigger Warning: This script deals with violence. It's not described too graphically but you should be aware before you read.

This series now features three VA's. I highly encourage you to find someone to collaborate with to play the big bad guy and the bodyguard's ally.

Sequel to this script. Part two is here. Part three is here. Part four is here. Part five is here. Part six is here. Part seven is here. Part eight is here.

And with this season one is over. This series will be back for season two after a short hiatus. I hope you all will stay tuned to see what happens next!

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[Blue] How are you holding up?

[Bodyguard] I'm fine.

[Blue] Bullshit. Look, Jack is one of the best. Your client's in good hands.

[Bodyguard] I know.

[Blue] But you do know that this will leave a lot of loose ends.

[Bodyguard] No shit, Blue.

[Blue] Don't get snippy with me. I'm not the one that went all rogue. If you think Dennis Elliot is gonna just accept this, you've got another thing coming. He's taken your sister before. He knows where your other warehouse is. What exactly is the plan?

[Bodyguard] If sunshine lives, I'll figure it out. If not, I'll put a bullet in Dennis' head myself.

[door opens]

[Bodyguard] Jack? How is [he/she]?

[Blue] That's a relief.

[Bodyguard] Can I see [him/her]? Blue--

[Blue] I'll get Quinn over here. You guys can stay here until you figure out your next steps.

[Bodyguard] Thank you, Blue. I owe you one.

[Blue] Yeah, yeah, well it's a good thing for you that I'm a sucker for a happy ending.

[door close]

*the rest is all the bodyguard*

Sunshine?

Hey. Whoa, don't move, your whole side is stitched up.

Yeah, well, that's the pain meds. Jack only has the best. You'll probably be feeling pretty amazing for a few hours.

And now you're hugging me. Jeez, sunshine. Take it easy.

There you go. That's better.

No, I'm fine. Quinn is too. Not even a scratch. But you . . . well, Jack said you have 16 stitches and three cracked ribs. Not to mention the ugly black eye and the countless cuts and bruises. It's a minor miracle that we're even talking right now.

Sunshine, you . . . you scared the shit out of me. I thought you were gone for a second there.

You're wrong. I do care about you, sunshine. I care about you a lot. I just . . . I have a hard time saying the words, okay? But I don't do this for other clients. I haven't thought of you as just a client since this whole thing with Dennis began.

You're important, sunshine. To me. I don't really know why. You're always ignoring what I tell you to do and putting yourself in stupid, dangerous situations. But I . . . I really like you. God, I'm screwing this up. Do you even understand what I'm saying?

[laughter] Yeah, sunshine. I like like you. Like this.

[kiss]

I know what I said. Things have changed since then. I almost lost you and that . . . that broke something in me. I've never been that scared before. Not even when I knew Quinn was in trouble. At first, I thought it was just because I've never lost a client. But then it was because we were friends. And now . . . now it's because I love you. That's why I want to protect you. You're mine, sunshine. Mine to treasure, mine to care for.

Dennis Elliot is still out there. He will try again. I'm sure he'll take some time to regroup, but that's okay. I've got connections. Other places we can go. He won't get a second shot at you, okay? Cause I'm gonna put him down first.

But for right now, we're gonna get you better and find somewhere safe. Take some time to regroup.

I actually believe the term is a strategic retreat. But yeah, that's what's we're doing. We'll regroup, we'll make a plan and then we'll strike first. No more running. If we want this to stop, we need to catch him by surprise.

[laughter] I'm glad you think my eyes are sparkly. Why am I bothering to tell you this? You're just gonna forget once the meds wear off.

Easy. I'm here. I'm not going anywhere. You're stuck with me, sunshine.

. . . really?

I call you sunshine because . . . look, it really doesn't matter.

All right, fine. When we first met. I don't think you even remember. Your dad's head of security was giving me a tour of the property. We were just getting to the backyard when I saw you. You were laughing, playing with a friend's dog, I guess. And you were beaming. Like the sunshine. You were bright and dazzling.

So, yeah, that's why I call you that.

You are my sunshine. You know, like the song?

No, I will not sing it for you.

Well, it's a good thing you pulled through then.

Just don't scare me like that again, okay? I can't . . . I can't see you like that again. We're a team, okay? No more secrets.

You really need me to say it again?

[sighing]

. . . I love you.

[surprised kiss]

Easy, easy.

No, that's not it. But sunshine, you're hurt. You're gonna rip your stitches.

Well, I care. I care a lot.

Look, scoot over.

Just do it.

[bedsheets rustling]

Here. I'm right next to you. I'm not going anywhere.

No, it's not. When you wake up, I'll be right here. I promise. You're not getting rid of me that easily.

I do. I love you, sunshine. You want me to pinch you or something?

You're such a sap.

Now, close your eyes. You need to sleep. We can talk more in the morning.

Shhhhh . . . rest now.

[VA hums "you are my sunshine"]

Goodnight . . . love.