Well, here I am. I really shouldn't be starting a new story but….this idea just would not leave me alone. It's based on the computer game, but since there was only hints of Nancy/Frank interaction, I decided to rewrite it the way I wanted it. Hope you guys enjoy it….be nice..it's my first Nancy Drew fanfic.

Disclaimer: I own nothing..if I did, Joe and Bess would be together and Nancy and Frank would DEFINITELY be together…and Ned would be gone. The game belongs to HER interactive.

Nancy's POV

The phone rang obnoxiously as Nancy bounded down the stairs to get it. She had just gotten home from her last day of college, and she was so happy to be done. She grabbed the phone just in time.

"Hello?" She answered cheerfully.

"Nancy? This is Dr. Kim Quigley. I run a nature project in Hawaii. Anyway, my work requires me to hire an assistant, and I put out an ad. Your father called me and said you might be interested in helping. I won't be able to pay you, but I will pay for your roundtrip ticket out here, if you are interested."

"What will I be doing?" Nancy was curious about the opportunity, especially since she had always wanted to go to Hawaii.

"I will need your help running errands and doing the prep and clean up work so that I can analyze things. You would get some time off to surf and tour the island of course."

"Well how long will you need me?" Nancy was getting more and more excited.

"About three weeks. Will that be okay with you? I would like you to come as soon as possible."

"I need to talk it over with my father, but I will let you know by tomorrow. Thank you Dr. Quigley." Nancy was bursting as she hung up the phone. She couldn't wait for her dad to get home so she could ask him.

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Carson's POV

That night at the dinner table, Nancy wriggled in her seat. She was trying to be patient, but finally she couldn't take it any more.

"Dad can I please go to Hawaii to help Dr. Kim Quigley with her experiments? My trip will be paid for and I've always wanted to go to Hawaii and I really think it would be a good experience and…" Her dad cut her off.

"Nancy, slow down!" He laughed at her. Secretly he was delighted that she was so enthusiastic. She hadn't been this excited about anything since Ned's breakup with her. She had been in such a slump, and he was hoping that this might pull her out of it.

"But anyway, to answer your question, I think it would be an excellent idea. And yes, of course you can go. You need to remember, you are twenty-two years old. You can make your own decisions now!" He smiled at her. "Although I must say, I don't mind you asking. I like the fact that you are still a daddy's girl." He smiled again.

Nancy's POV

"How do you dress for a nature trip?" Nancy asked herself aloud. She was packing for her trip to Hawaii. She had already called Dr. Quigley and was booked on a flight the next morning, but didn't know what to pack. She finally ended up packing some shorts, a pile of t-shirts, one nice skirt and top outfit, and a bikini. She was banking on some surfing time. One she had zipped her suitcase shut, she lugged it downstairs and set it by the door. Kissing her father and Hannah goodnight, she crawled into bed earlier than usual, but quickly fell asleep, anticipating the day to come.

The next day Nancy's father dropped her off at the airport.

"Now be careful, and call me when you get there, and whatever you do, don't forget that there are people who would love to hurt you, so please be careful!" her father hugged her and she smiled to herself. He had always been protective of her, and she loved it, but sometimes it did get a little annoying.

"It's okay dad! It's not like I'm solving a mystery or anything! Just a school project!" She kissed him.

"Flight 162 to Hawaii now boarding." The voice came over the loud speaker, and her dad kissed her one last time.

"Goodbye sweetheart! Have fun, and I'll see you in three weeks!" He helped her with her bag and then turned and exited the airport.

Nancy handed her ticket to the lady behind the counter. Once it was scanned she boarded the plane and quickly found her seat. The plane was pretty empty even though it was summer, and Hawaii was a popular vacation spot. She placed her bags in the top cargo hold and settled down to enjoy the ride.

Four hours later, Nancy's plane touched down in Maui, Hawaii. She stepped off the plane, got her bags out of the luggage terminal and quickly hailed a taxi. Her instructions were to go to Big Island Mike's Immersion Excursions and he would have the keys to a rental car. From there she was to drive to Dr. Quigley's camp. She was a little nervous about driving there by herself, but she told herself she would be fine.

Finally the taxi arrived at Big Island Mike's, and Nancy stepped out and paid the driver. She unloaded her bags and watched as the taxi drove down the dusty road. When it had disappeared out of view, she looked around her. The shop was on a beach. Literally. There was a dock around the back that went right to the beach, and the ocean came right up to it. It was a nice looking place, with palm trees around it. She took a deep breath, and stowing her bags under a table, went inside the door.

The first thing she noticed was the man behind the counter. He was heavy set, with short dark hair and a bright smile. He wore a blue Hawaiian flowered shirt, and seemed friendly. He was engrossed in paper work when she questioned him.

"Hello?" She asked.

"Hi! Welcome to Big Island Mike's. What can I help you with?" He grinned at her, probably thinking she was some rich tourist who wanted to plan a long trip and make him some money.

"Actually, I just wanted to see Mike. I'm here visiting Dr. Kim Quigley, and she said that I could pick up keys to a rental car here. She said it was all paid for."

"Oh." The man seemed rather disappointed not to have a real customer, but quickly recovered. "You sure you don't want to plan some trips around? I had two nice looking American boys come in here earlier, here to take surfing lessons. You would have someone your own age." He tried to coax her.

"No thank you, I just want the keys." He handed them to her reluctantly.

"The jeep is out front. You feel free to take a look around and just let me know if you change your mind. Have a nice day." He went back to his paper work and Nancy left the little store. She loaded her bags into the back of the Jeep and decided to just take a little walk around. She locked the Jeep quickly and went down to the beach. It was a beautiful view. She turned around when she heard a voice behind her.

"Nancy?" She turned around to see none other than Frank Hardy.

Well, sorry to leave you with a cliffie for the first chapter, but I don't have time to write anymore, so I think I need to leave you here. Sorry! But…if you review, new chapter on Tuesday…but only if you review!!