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Sebastian pressed and Jamie felt caged. He stayed silent for
a moment. Jamie was too embarrassed to tell these men what had
happened to him, and that he had put himself into that position
willingly.
    “I... I got to go.” with that, Jamie tried to
stand up again and, unable to keep his balance, he fell right into
Sebastian's arms again.
    “I've got you. Whoever did this to you, is
not going to find you here. You're safe. Let us help you. Please?”
Why Sebastian had chosen those words to speak to a stranger, he
didn't know, but he felt at once drawn to the man. The beautiful
clear green eyes that stared into his own were so intense, that
Sebastian forgot for a brief moment the situation they were in. He
came back to reality when Jamie's pleading voice cut through the
fog in his mind.
    “You don't understand. I have to go and get
my daughter. For all I know, she is alone. Please let me at least
call her. I need to know she's alright and she needs to hear I'm
alright too.” Jamie couldn't hold back his tears any longer, he
melted against the hard warm body holding him. It didn't matter to
him how physically hurt he was, he had made a promise to his
daughter and now, he was breaking it. He wasn't there for her.
    “You are far from alright. You are hurt and
bleeding. Your face is smudged with blood and you aren't able to
stand on your own two feet alone and without help. You can't go
like this. You are not alright.” Sebastian said softly, but
authoritatively. Rationally, Jamie knew and understood that
Sebastian was right, but it was very hard to swallow his pride and
to admit it.
    “I'm a whore. A slut. A hooker. A hustler!”
Jamie yelled suddenly, pushing Sebastian away, wanting to shock him
and maybe being thrown out of the house too. He looked Sebastian
right in the eye, while he all but spat out what it was, that he
did for a living. But the man didn't flinch, his bare arms were
still around Jamie's waist, feeling warm and comforting.
    “A client raped me.” Jamie whispered and
lowered his head in shame. Suddenly, the last fight left Jamie and
he started to really cry against Sebastian's naked shoulder.
    “I need to see Agnes. Please, help me.” Jamie
pleaded sobbing.
    “Ssh. It's okay. You are safe. You are safe.
I'm going to take care of you – and of her.” Soothingly, Sebastian
patted Jamie's hair and rubbed soothing circles on his back. He
waited patiently, until Jamie calmed down.
    “Let me get you some clean clothes, while Kai
takes a look at your injuries, after that, we'll make that call.”
Jamie nodded and Sebastian finally, if only reluctantly, let go of
him. Jamie felt cold were mere moments ago, warm arms had touched
him.
    Kai took a step closer and Jamie
instinctively took a step away from him. There was nothing wrong
with Kai, but for some unknown reason, Jamie felt safe – safer,
with Sebastian.
    “Bebbi, it's alright, you can stay here with
Jamie, while I'll go get the stuff I need. Clean towels, a bowl
with warm water and a washcloth, my backpack and stuff. I'll also
bring you some clean clothes, okay?” Kai asked cautiously, taking
his cue from Jamie's demeanor and again, Jamie only nodded.
    “You haven't told us your name.” Sebastian
stated, once Kai had left the room.
    “It's James McCarrick. Jamie.” Jamie said
barely audible.
    “Okay, Jamie. Here's the phone. Call her!”
Jamie took the phone from Sebastian and dialed his daughter’s phone
first, but she didn't answer the call. Worry chilled Jamie to the
bone and his eyes started to fill with new tears. Without asking
permission first, he dialed Lauren's phone, glad that he had
memorized both numbers a long time ago. Lauren picked up after the
second ring. He only needed to announce his name, before Lauren
started to yell at him.
    “Jamie? Where the hell are you? You were
supposed to be here at ten. Now it's past midnight and I am stuck
with the brat.”
    “Lauren, it's your child too and I am sorry.
I had an accident. I