Jacob wrapped his arm around Ashley holding him close hoping to keep Ashley calm by his touch. It was the best he could do in this setting. He gave a small smile at Ashley as he looked over at him.

"I'd get myself checked if a customer neglected to use a condom," Jacob told Ashley stroking his hand over Ashley's arm. "Everything I had told you is basically what the doctor will tell you.. I've been unfortunate to go through all the tests more than I would like."

Ashley relaxed back and sighed out gently, he enjoyed being held close, it was comforting as he knew they drew closer to their destination. He could feel his gut churn and he attempted to ignore it, knowing he was merely nervous.

He swallowed slowly when the cab finally pulled up in front of their destination, and he slowly pulled away from his lover to unbuckle and open the door, sliding his crutch out first so he could get out.

Jacob followed him out of the cab. He took Ashley's hand once more and walked into the doctor's office with him. E woyld remain with Ash for as long as he could, not sure if he would be permitted to stay with Ashley when in the exam room if the man wanted him there.

Ashley walked in and went to the counter so he'd be called in to talk to a doctor. He wanted to keep Jacob with him while he went in, but he figured he wouldn't be able to--exam rooms were never big and they were grown men. He'd be okay for a little while.

He sat down with Jacob while they waited, only getting up without his lover when he was called to follow someone beyond the lobby-room door and eventually into an exam room.

They weren't back there too terribly long, but when Ashley came out, his hand had been treated again and re-bandaged with some gauze and fabric bandages so he had movement of his hand, though it hurt to do that anyway.

He offered a weak smile at his lover, though he looked a little pale. He wasn't feeling well at all, he was nervous. He was afraid to go to work now, he knew he looked like crap, he felt sick, who knew if he'd throw up later.

"What... time is it?" He asked gently, he didn't feel like digging out his phone but he wondered how much time he had before he went to work. He needed to go and change first.

Jacob sat in the waiting room, waiting uncomfortably when Ashley was away. He knew how the general thing would go but at the same time he was upset he couldn't be there to keep the other man calm. He looked up when he noticed Ashley returning and looking pale. Looking at the time he bit his lip they still had some time to themselves at least, enough time calm Ashley down.

"It's a little after eleven yet," Jacob replied with a weak smile of his own. Standing he rested a hand on the small of Ashley's back, the man didn't look too well. This was why he'd wanted Ashley be able to take the full day off. "Are you alright? Do you want to sit down for a bit before we get going?"

"I... um. I think I need a bathroom."He whispered, swallowing slowly. He felt like he was about to throw up, and he knew since he'd managed to down a full breakfast, it was quite plausible that he would.

Eleven was good, he could settle down before going to work. If anything, he'd sleep a while on his couch in his office, after he got things done in his team anyway.

Jacob nodded slowly, frowning some as he looked around the office. Carefully he led Ashley towards the door that marked the bathroom. Wishing there was something more he could do to help ease Ashley, but he was at a loss. He already knew how the worry could take hold of a person.. He just wanted everything to be okay.

Ashley almost didn't make it before he threw up, just barely managing to get settled on his knees in front of the toilet, his shoulders tensing up. He didn't throw up long before he felt a little better--at least his stomach was no longer upset with him. He pulled some toilet paper from the dispenser and cleaned himself up, wiping anything from his lips and chin to make sure he didn't leave a mess.

Throwing it in, he slowly got up again and flushed, "So much.. for breakfast, huh?" He muttered a bit light-heartedly despite how he was feeling. He didn't want things to be such a heavy mood! Using his crutch, he got over to the sink and rinsed his mouth out-he'd have to brush when he got home but at least this got anything left out of his mouth for the most part.

Jacob bit his lip, respectful enough to turn away so as not to watch him but listened as Ashley emptied his stomach. It made him feel slightly sick as well, being unable to help with something. He grew to care about Ashley a lot, and now he was unable to take away the thing that was worrying him so much or do anything about it. He looked up as the toilet was flushed and smiled weakly.

"I.. wish you didn't have to go to work.." Jacob confessed finally, biting his lip. He knew there was nothing he could do about it. He wouldn't allow Ashley to risk his job on what he wished. "You're not in the condition to if you're getting sick right now.. I just want to take care of you.."

"I.. I know.. I'll take it easy though. Since I missed earlier, I don't know.. if I'll get to come home tonight though. I'll sleep on the couch for a while." He rubbed the back of his neck slowly, sighing out. "Let's... let's go. I want to change and clean up before I go back to work." He spoke up after a pause, moving to head out of the batrhoom with his lover so they could get another cab and head to his place for a bit. He'd give Jacob his key when he left for work as well.

Jacob gave a small sigh as he watched Ashley, the man should be trying to relax and not stress himself out too much. He'd have to fall into a normal routine again but he wished it could have waited a day when it wouldn't be quite so fresh in his mind. Sighing Jacob followed Ashley out without another word on it, there was nothing he could do and he knew it. He took Ashley's hand and was there to help calm him however much he could possibly, right now that was the only plausible place he stood.

He gently held his hand as it was grabbed, glancing down at their bound hands and he gave a gentle smile. Ash said nothing, he knew Jacob didn't like it, but he'd get back as soon as he was able to. And soon they'd be living together, that'd be nice, right?

He called a cab on the way out and when it got there, he slid in with Jacob and told the man his address so they could go to his little studio.

Jacob followed Ashley into his studio apartment realizing by that night it would be his home as well. He looked around his soon to be home once more, he'd only been here once though he was rather busy at the time. "Mm.. we never did get to inform Alex.. and I'll be moving in tonight.."

"Give.. uhm Leave him a note when you sleep, okay? Tell him to call me and I can talk to him about it while I'm at work." He smiled softly as he moved to his dresser pushed up in a corner with books on top of it, partially hidden behind the futon but with space to open the drawers. He pulled out some clothes and carefully undressed so he could change, heading to the bathroom to brush his teeth again and wash him mouth out good.

"Uhm.. Here's the key." He said, handing it over to his lover. "It's the only one I've got.. so don't lose it. I'd help you if I could but.." He sighed. He wanted to be there when his lover moved in, but he'd come home to a house with someone waiting for him at least. Just the thought made him smile a bit.

"Alright.." Jacob said sitting down on the futon, turned just so to watch Ashley get changed. He was getting tired but he'd have to wait until he finished moving to sleep. He didn't follow Ashley around this time but relaxed as he let the man do his own thing. He would have to get used to that it seemed.

He looked up again giving a small smile to Ash. Taking the key he gave a small nod and promise that he would not lose it but suggested making a second at some point. "Anywhere in particular you want me to put my stuff?"

He knew he'd need to make a second soon, but at the moment, he didn't have time. "Hmm anywhere so long as it doesn't disturb my drafting table." He smiled warmly at his lover. "It's gonna be your home to, so put whatever you have where you want. I might.. have to pick up another dresser or something for you sometime. Or figure out how to share the one i have. There should be some closet space left too..."

He glanced at the time and sighed, moving to get a glass of water before he decided he'd beter get going. "I'm gonna head over there. Who knows what's on my desk and ... I think I could use the distraction right now." He moved to Jacob and gave him a gentle kiss, and then hugged him closer. "I'll see you when I can get home.. probably tomorrow night. I'll make sure I rest at the office, don't worry." Ashley offered him another smile before grabbing his phone again and wallet, planning on walking the short distance to his office.

"All I have would be clothes, food and the tv and appliances connected.." Jacob murmured with a shrug and nodded a bit looking around. He'd figure something out, they didn't need two television sets to start with.

Jacob frowned and nodded a bit, he would return to his place to pack. Stepping closer to Ashley he gave the other man a small kiss. He still worried about him and didn't want him too stressed. "Take care of yourself then.. I'll go pack my things and return here."

"I will. Mm..Alright." He smiled gently at the small kiss, moving to open the door and lock it so it would latch when he closed it behind him. "See you." He said before disappearing out the door, breathing out slowly as he made his slow venture to work with that crutch.

Once at work, he went straight to his office to see what was on his desk, heading to a bottle of water from his mini fridge so he could maybe help himself feel better, a little colour having returned to him as he'd walked to work. Despite the distractions that morning and early afternoon, he'd still made it a few minutes early.

Jacob rung up a cab, watching Ashley head to work worriedly. He couldn't help but blame himself for what happened, if they hadn't gone out Ashley would be safe. Getting in the cab he returned home, frowning only slightly. He couldn't say he'd disliked his work, he enjoyed it. Realizing the night before was the first time in years he hadn't gotten laid, shaking his head he realized that might have been the reason he was so clingy; part of the reason anyhow. Tonight he wouldn't be either.. He'd go to sleep once he got to Ashley's though, allow the one who didn't like getting laid nightly be free. Jacob was tired anyhow.

Upstairs he began to pack a duffel bag of his clothes realizing soon he had much too much. Technically he had two wardrobes of clothes, one he disliked upon seeing but he doubted Alex would be appreciative if he was stuck in Jacob's clothes. Sighing he packed all of it, moving to the kitchen to pack the food his money had paid for. Soon everything was packed and he was bringing everything downstairs after calling a cab saving the electronics for last.

Ashley spent the last few hours of actual business hours pretending to be perfectly fine and getting as much of the work he could possibly do in those few hours completed. He was mentally exhausted by the time the office seemed to have cleared out of it's workers.

He paused at the his door as the hall light was turned off, looking out curiously. Maybe... if Andrew didn't come by, he'd get to just go home--hells, maybe Andrew would let him go after he told him what he was getting tested for.

Andrew looked up from his work as the lights turned off. Stretching he set aside the papers he'd been reading and gave a small smile. Standing he walked down the darkened halls, a slow pace as he found his way to Ashley's doorway smirking when he'd found Ashley already standing there.

"Waiting for someone in particular?" Andrew asked standing close to Ashley, his face merely inches from Ashley's.

Jacob couldn't believe it was already night by the time he got to Ashley's. Thanking the taxi driver who he tipped well to get all his stuff up there in no more than two trips, he let himself into the small studio apartment and set the food in the kitchen finding room for what was his well stocked one at his old place. He set the television set and that aside and set his bags of clothes next to the futon. No way that they would all fit into the closet or shared space of a dresser.

Dropping to the futon he sighed as he looked around his new place once more. He would really have to get used to the thought of having to get a more respectable job. Finding a blank piece of paper he began to write out a note to Alex, if he managed to fall asleep.

Ashley shivered a little as Andrew got so close, looking up at the taller man as his cheeks flushed over. "You, I suppose." He spoke softly, swallowing slowly--he should tell Andrew, right? Would it make a difference to the man?

"Andrew? U-um.. where are we going?" He asked after a moment, assuming they wouldn't stick around the office all night.

Andrew grinned, looking around the dark halls he knew the two of them were normally the only ones who stayed after the lights went out. He let a hand brush over a flushed cheek briefly, considering a small kiss before they headed out. "Would you be more comfortable at your place?"

Andrew had no preference, it was enjoyable either way to him. He waited curiously shifting so the man could leave his office so they could head to his car once more.

Jacob had fallen asleep as soon as he let his mind relax even if it had fallen into a rhythm of worry, his consciousness was too tired to try stay awake any longer.

Alex awoke slowly stretching some his eyes opened to realize he was once again at Ashley's, only unexpectedly Ashley wasn't there next to him and he was clothed. Sitting up he rubbed his head wondering why he would be up at night then, looking around the studio apartment he stared at the television set and dvd player which he knew was his. What was going on? Sitting forward he spotted his cell on the table and under it a note from Jacob.

Alex,

Sorry we couldn't tell you before the move, things had arisen that kept me from sleeping for a full day. I'd moved into Ashley's and quit my job, it'll be safer for you this way as well. Ashley said you could call him if you had any questions or concerns.

Jacob

Alex stared at the note. Just like that he was moved out of the place he thought of as home? He set down the note and stared at his new home, remembering just how unnerving it had been when he'd moved into that apartment above the bar. Shivering he shook his head, what could have stopped them from waiting to at least inform him?

"Ah--No, not my place. Too small, and it's a mess." He blushed a little more--not to mention Jacob/Alex was there, he was sure. He shifted and put some things around so he could turn the light off and head out with Andrew. He didn't care where they went--so long as it wasn't his own home. "Uhm... Your place.. was fine last time." He nodded after a moment, breathing out slowly to calm himself.

He wondered what Alex's reaction would be to waking up in a new place? He hadn't gotten a call all day, he wondered if things were okay.. he couldn't just call him though, he'd have to wait until later on.

"My place it is then," Andrew replied a smile playing at his lips still as he led the way. He walked slow enough for Ashley to keep up, but once more he was anxious to get home to have his way with the other man.

Alex looked at the cell phone for a moment. With a small sigh he lifted it up, he didn't like change and he wanted to know why he was the one who had to move. He wasn't comfortable in this place and felt he couldn't move off the futon which admittedly wasn't as comfortable as that bed in his own place. Deciding to call as Jacob suggested he found Ashley's name in the cell phone and phoned the other man.