Trying to use custom JS...it won't load HELP

[laurenjj]

I have a custom jquery/js script that I purchased and at the very minimum it just uses one js and one css file. I've included them in my headerrinc with a full path... but it's not working and when I use firebug, it's not even loading. I mean it's there if I view the page source but firebug's script console doesn't see it so it's clearly not *actually* loading.

Now I know that plugins are supposed to be specifically designed for getsimple and I'm not versed enough in php or js to know why...but is there ANY WAY to be able to use a custom script without installing it as a plug in?

Is there ANY WAY around this???