Woop! Thank you so much for the reviews! I was so pleased to get them! I'll update as frequently as possible, but my schedule is a bit mad, so it may not be every day. Also, as I warned, some of chapters will be fairly short, but I hope you enjoy it none the less.
I believe the recess gang live in the state of 'Arkansas' based on the episode where Gretchen was offered to go to Oppenheimer following her high mark on the 'Arkansas' standard achievement test.
Apparently, according to an author that was active when I was writing the first time around, the name of the town they live in is named 'Townsedge'
Anyway, on with the story! I hope you enjoy this next instalment! I still dont own Recess, f I did, it would still be on TV, I also down own Sweet Home Alabama!
Chapter 2: Returning
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Spinelli yawned widely as she got into her rental car, taking a long drink of the large extra strong coffee she'd picked up. The after-party with Alexander's mother the previous night had run later than she'd of liked, and when Spinelli had finally gotten home, she'd booked a flight that would take her back to her hometown, Townsedge, situated in the state of Arkansas (A/N: I explained about the state and town names, but i may be wrong!). The few hours of sleep she'd gotten were severely lacking, as her mind worked overtime, and her dreams seemed to torment her. Spinelli had asked Alexander if they could keep their engagement between them for the time being, telling him that she hadn't seen her parents for six years, and she felt it would be better to tell them face to face; the mayor's son getting engaged would without a doubt make the papers. Alexander had been disappointed by this: he was ectatic about their engagement and had wanted to make the announcement at the after party; however, being the gentlemen, and good guy he was, he accepted his fiancé's wishes. Likewise, being the nice guy he was, Alexander had tried to insist on accompanying Spinelli on the trip, he'd not yet met Mr and Mrs Spinelli, and he was particularly enthusiastic to do so. Again, Spinelli had to disappoint him, explaining that she felt it was best to tell them alone, but she insisted they'd love him. Alexander hadn't fought the issue, he accepted her wishes, reminding her he was just a phone call away.
Spinelli let out a long sigh, she had been driving for just over an hour, since her flight had landed in Arkansas, and was now heading for her small home town. She was now feeling a lot more awake following her coffee; she was observing the familiar sights as she approached her hometown, when her phone began to ring.
"Hello?" she said, answering it using her hands free kit.
"Ash! I've been trying to call you for ages! Please tell me what all of this is in the papers?" asked Hannah on the other end of the phone "You're engaged?"
"WHAT?" Spinelli practically screamed "ITS IN THE PAPERS?"
"Yeah, someone from the paparazzi took photos of you going into the jewellers through the back entrance, then coming out wearing the diamond!" explained Hannah as Spinelli let out an agitated groan "So it's true?"
"Yes"
"and I, your first New York friend, friend of five and a half years, have to read about it at a newspaper stand with that old trap that sits on the corner of fifth and thrid?"
"Sorry Han! I've gotta say, this isn't exactly how I planned it!"
"Fine, Josh and I are in Starbucks, we're just around the corner, so get your engaged ass round here and show me that diamond!"
"I can't" said Spinelli heavily "I'm in Arkansas"
"Oh my god"
"Yeah" sighed Spinelli "I better go, the not-so delightful sounds of my past are calling my name!"
"Have fun hun"
"Funny" replied Spinelli sarcastically.
Spinelli hung up the phone and looked out the window as she reached her hometown, she'd not been here for six years but it still looked just the same as when she left it, in fact, it looked just the same as it did when she was a child. She drove past Third Street School, Old Rusty and the Ashley Clubhouse still stood, as did the newer version of Fort Tender. As she reached further into the town she passed many of the other unchanged landmarks, including Kelsos, which despite the boarded up windows, looked the same, and her memories continued to flood back.
Finally she approached her desired destination: a house with a garden that backed onto Muddy Bottom Pond, and pulled her car to a stop. She didn't need to check of the person she sought still lived here: nothing changed in Arkansas. Spinelli got out the car, slamming the door behind her, and looking up at the house that held many memories for her. Hearing the car engine, and door slam, the occupier stepped outside.
"Place aint for sale" he said barley giving her a look, a red cap sat backwards on his head.
"I'm not here to buy the house" said Spinelli, heaving an exasperated sigh.
"Then is there something I can help you with?"
"Yeah" replied Spinelli irritably, her shiny raven hair drawing away from her face as she pushed her sunglasses onto the top of her head "You can get your stubborn, lazy, incompetent and ignorant ass down here, and give me a frickin divorce!"
TJ Detweiler's mouth nearly hit the floor as he looked at the woman before him, for several moments he stared at her in disbelief.
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Well there was chapter two! We've seen TJ, and i've left you on a bit of a cliff hanger!
I really hope you've enjoyed this chapter, if you had please review, or if you didn't, and could offer me some constructive criticism please do!
Apologies for any spelling and grammar issues, I'm dyslexic, so may have missed some in proof reading! Please point out any errors for me to correct!
Big Cliffy Meanie x