Katherine hadn't come out of their room all week.  Every morning Jack would leave with a kiss on her sleeping cheek before meeting with Parliament.

"Do we need an heir yet?" He asked quickly.

"No, we just wanted to talk." The head of Parliament replied.

Jack sighed with relief.  That was the last thing they needed.

After the meeting with Parliament, Jack headed back upstairs to their room.

He knocked on the door and opened it, Katherine still asleep.

He liked when she was asleep lately, she would be quiet.  They weren't giving her any sleeping pills, she was just exhausted.

"Katherine." He whispered, shaking her shoulder.

"Mm?"

"You need a shower."

"No."

"C'mon Kath." He urged.

"I said noooooo." Katherine groaned.

Katherine had barely gotten out of bed so much as to go to the bathroom that week.  She wasn't doing well for sure.  She was pale, frail and sleeping most of the day.  It'd taken its toll on her.

"Cmon." Jack said, placing hands under her and picking her up.  She just buried her face in the crook of his neck and fell back asleep.

"Don't make me." He heard her whisper.

"You gotta baby.  I'm sorry." He said kissing the top of her head.

Once in the bathroom he set her down and helped her out of her nightgown.  He helped her out of her undergarments and held her hand, gently easing her into the bathtub of warm water.

Jack looked down at her sadly.  She sat there hugging her knees, tears still falling.

"I'll help you, okay?" He whispered beginning to wash her hair.

Katherine just nodded softly.

Once she was out of the tub and dried, Jack slipped her bathrobe around her and went to look for a nightgown.  She most likely wasn't getting out of bed again.

He returned with a pink nightgown and slipped it over her head as she dropped her towel and was left in a bra and underwear before the soft cotton material slipped over her.

Katherine said nothing, staring at the floor.

Jack frowned before picking her up again bridal-style, carrying her back to bed and laying her down.

Jack pulled the covers over her and kissed her head before getting under the blankets next to her and pulling her close.

She let jack hold her tightly this time and she turned over, snuggling close to him.

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Short one! Sorry I had to write something though!!