Two years had passed since Jessica had run away. The Garcia/Masterson family was back to normal, which pleased Jen. Jude never got over Jess, but Jen tricked him into dating her. That only lasted about a week though, because Wyatt told him what Jen did. Now Jude doesn't speak to her.

He hardly speaks to anybody anymore.

The gang is 18 years old. They were sitting at the lemon talking.

"Guys, this is the last year we actually have together. We should make the most of it." Nikki said, her face letting everyone know that she had a plan.

"What did you have in mind, pretty lady?" Jonesy knew his fiance all to well. Yes, fiance, he proposed to Nikki on her 18th birthday. The date was set, the wedding would take place five months from now, May 23.

The gang looked expectantly at Nikki, who was still smirking. She knew the gang loved the band Purple November, and she had concert tickets. "Well, I just happen to have six Purple November concert tickets.. If anyone is interested.." Nikki knew they'd be all over them.

"Are you kidding me? That band rocks!" Wyatt practically jumped out of his seat.

"No way babe, that must have cost you a fortune!" Jonesy said as he leaned in to kiss her.

"Nah, dad bought them for us, I just think he wants me out of the house." Nikki passed out the tickets to each member of the gang. "Ok guys, the concert is in two weeks."

"Thanks Nikki! You're awesome!" Jen said. Most of the gang had gotten over what happened. It was two years ago. The only one who still wasn't talking to Jen was Jude, who wanted Jessica back. "Hey guys, is it just me, or does the lead singers voice sound really familiar? Like, we have met her before?"

'Oh, you've met her alright' Nikki thought.

"Yeah, she does. But it's probably just in our heads." Caitlin piped up. "Ohmygosh! You guys are going to be late for work! Go!" Caitlin had really stepped up, she was like mother hen now, always making sure that the rest of them were getting to work on time and whatnot.

"You're right, c'mon Nik, let's go." Jonesy got up and took Nikki's hand as they walked away. Surprisingly Jonesy had kept the same job for two years. The couple still worked at the Khaki Barn. Chrissy had quit awhile back though, so Nikki was promoted to manager. The clones were still there, but they didn't dare talk to Nikki since she now had the power to fire them. They were almost to the store when Jonesy stopped. "Your dad didn't buy you those tickets, did he?"

Nikki smirked again. "No. Your sister sent them to me. She wants to see us."

"When you say us.."

"I mean US and Jude, that's why she only sent three backstage passes."

"So how do you plan to break it to the others that they don't get to go backstage?"

"I don't really plan on telling the others. I figure I get one, you get one, and Jude gets one. I just tell Jude not to tell them. I think he can keep a secret."

"That's what we said about Jen.."

"No, Jonesy, don't bring that up. That was two years ago. It's in the past. It's over"

"Nikki! Look at our friend! Jude isn't happy, he hasn't been for the past two years. For Jude it isn't ov-"

"Which is why we're giving them another shot" Nikki's eyes bore into Jonesy's. She stood up on her tip-toes to kiss him, and he kissed back, then they walked hand-in-hand into the Khaki Barn.

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"MASTERSON!" Coach boomed. For the past two years he had been nothing but a pain, Jen thanked God that this year was the last one she'd ever spend working at the Penalty Box. "THREE MINUTES! GO!"

"Ugh! What did I do?"

"YOU FAILED TO MEET THIS COSTUMERS NEEDS! OH, AND THAT'S TWO MORE MINUTES FOR DISRESPECTING AUTHORITY! MARCH!"

Jen walked over to the penalty box and sat down. "Life sucks." She muttered. She couldn't have the guy she wanted, she had the worst boss ever, and she hadn't even begun to apply for universities. Nikki and Jonesy both had been accepted to Banting, Caitlin was going to some fancy culinary school in France, Wyatt didn't need college, he had signed a contract with Hollywood Records for his first CD, and Jude was planning to move to the states and find Jessica. Jen was the only one who wasn't sure what she was doing with the next few years of her life. She was so lost in thought that she didn't hear the buzz that told her punishment was over, so Coach put another ten minutes on the clock. When Jen realized this she slammed her head down and screamed, for which Coach put another five minutes on the clock.

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Jude looked at his phone. 'I really should try..' He flipped it open and pressed 2 on his speed-dial. He pressed call and held his breath. Much to his surprise, the number was still hers. He didn't get her though, he got her answering machine.

'Hey! This is Jessica! I'm probably busy, so I can't answer my phone. Either that, or I just don't want to talk to you. Either way, leave a message, or I'll send my legion of ninja monkeys to attack your bellybutton with chopsticks!'

Jude smiled. Same old Jessica, she hadn't changed. It was nice to hear her voice again. He felt tears well up in his eyes. He missed her so much.