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BTW, I changed This I Swear slightly--TJ isn't teaching at Third Street, he always worked in New York--I changed it so the rest of the series can make more sense!
damson rhee: glad you liked this and hope you keep reading!
casper: I saw Washington High on a lot of other fan fictions and assumed it was a high school in their town named after George Washington. I have no idea though. Thanks for reading and I hope you continue to do so!
Kristin: Thanks for the title suggestion! The reasons will be explained below, but i suggest you read Admired From Afar and One Last Chance to fully understand why. I am glad you like my Recess fics and hope you keep reading them.
Stephanie: Yes, Spin's pregnant! I think Dudikoff would one day be principal too! hope you enjoy this chapter!
Desirae(Jeffs 1Girl): glad you like this! Spin found out she was pregnant at the end of This I Swear, and this is a continuation of that story--keep reading!
Noelle: glad you like the cliffhangers, I do it to hopefully get people to keep reading--yes, TJ still calls her Spin--I think it's cute though, especially since she hates being called Ashley---keep reading!
LilVickiRyan: thanks for clearing that up--I always thought first babies were late, but thanks for the info and I hope your brother is ok! Hope you keep reading my fics!
Raven Potter Weasley: Glad you like it-hope you enjoy the rest!
Mistress of Balmoral: I love them married too---it's how I think they will actually act if they got married, lol. Everyone will be there, and there are a few surprises in store, so stay tuned! @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Spinelli took a deep breath and looked at her husband, hoping that he wouldn't think she was being childish for not wanting to go to the reunion. "The truth is, Teej, I really don't think I can face going back there, not after almost being raped and then being shot. As it is now, everytime I hear a car backfire I duck, thinking I am going to be shot at again. And considering we live in New York, it's pretty sad."
TJ could have kicked himself for being so selfish. How could he have forgotten how emotionally taxing going back to their hometown was going to be on Spinelli? Even though it was years since both attacks occured, he knew how scared she sometimes got when strange men approached her, or if they heard gunshots in the background. The thing that scared Spinelli the most though was that her attacked, King Bob, was going to escape from prison and hunt her down.
"Spinelli, I am so sorry, I know how difficult going back must be for you. We don't have to go, we can stay home and finish getting baby things ready." He kissed her forehead, trying to mask his disappointment. As much as he understood Spinelli's feelings, part of him wanted them to go back, not just for the reunion, but so Spinelli could finally get some closure on what had occurred all those years ago. They had left town shortly after graduation and hadn't returned since, so Spinelli never truly got closure on her past.
Spinelli seemed to be reading his mind. "I know, i should go back and get some closure, right?" she asked, knowing what TJ's answer was going to be.
"I can't force you, although I think it will be a good idea," TJ answered honestly.
"I'll think about it," Spinelli said getting up from her chair and stretching. "Damn I so cannot wait to have the baby already. I am sick of feeling fat and tired," she complained.
"You look beautiful, just like always," TJ told her, pulling her close to him and kissing her. Just then the doorbell sounded and TJ sighed.
"Figures we would be interrupted," Spinelli laughed. She walked over to the door and let in their guests, her best friend Vicki Ryan and her boyfriend Lawson.
"Hey Spin, hey TJ, sorry to interrupt," Vicki apologized, hugging them, "but we have some big news and we had to tell you about if right away." She smiled, holding out her left hand. "We're engaged!" she exclaimed, jumping up and down. "Lawson proposed last night!"
"Wow, congratulations, you too!" Spinelli said, hugging them both.
"Yeah, its about time you two finally got engaged. So when is the big day?" TJ asked, after hugging Vicki and shaking Lawson's hand.
"Probably in the fall sometime," Lawson answered, "And we want you both to be in it," he added.
"Of course we will," Spinelli answered happily, she was thrilled that her best friend was finally getting married. As the boys went on to discuss some sporting event, Vicki turned to Spinelli in concern
"Hey, are you ok? I mean I know you're happy for us, but you seem a little distracted," Vicki said, putting her hand on Spinelli's arm.
"I guess, its just that the reunion invite came, and it stirred up a whole bunch of bad memories. TJ really wants to go, but I am not sure if I can handle it."
"Well, you have to do what's best for you. Do you want to go?" Vicki asked.
"I don't know. I guess it will be fun, but going back will be difficult. I will have to think about it."
"Well whatever you decide, you will have the three of us behind you,"
"Thanks, Vicki," Spinelli smiled, feeling lucky that she had the people she cared about behind her and would support her decision.
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Later that night, as TJ and Spinelli lay in bed, Spinelli thought of the talks she had with TJ and Vicki earlier. As much as she hated to admit it, she knew what she had to do in order to put the past behind her.
"Hey, Teej," she whispered, gently shaking him.
"Is it time?" he asked, sitting up in horror. "It's too early, it can't be time!" he yelled panicking. He ran around the room attempting to pack, making Spinelli laugh.
"TJ, no, it's not time, I just wanted to talk to you, that's all." Spinelli smiled as TJ sat down next to her, putting his arms around her.
"What is it then?" he asked, stroking her hair.
"Well, I was thinking about this whole reunion thing, at I realized you are right. If I keep running from my fear, I am never going to get closure, and after twelve years of suffering from King Bob's attacks, it's about time I did. So let's call the travel agency tomorrow and book a flight."
"And I will call Nickolettia and Dorothy to house sit for us." TJ smiled. "I'm proud of you Spinelli, I am glad you are finally doing this."
"Thanks for supporting me, Teej," she whispered as they both lay down to go to sleep.
A/N: Well, she decided to go, but what will happen next? Keep reading to find out! R/R, but if you can't say something nice, don't say it at all! Happy reading!
Also, please help me think of a miniseries title! Details in chapter one! Thank you!
BTW, I changed This I Swear slightly--TJ isn't teaching at Third Street, he always worked in New York--I changed it so the rest of the series can make more sense!
damson rhee: glad you liked this and hope you keep reading!
casper: I saw Washington High on a lot of other fan fictions and assumed it was a high school in their town named after George Washington. I have no idea though. Thanks for reading and I hope you continue to do so!
Kristin: Thanks for the title suggestion! The reasons will be explained below, but i suggest you read Admired From Afar and One Last Chance to fully understand why. I am glad you like my Recess fics and hope you keep reading them.
Stephanie: Yes, Spin's pregnant! I think Dudikoff would one day be principal too! hope you enjoy this chapter!
Desirae(Jeffs 1Girl): glad you like this! Spin found out she was pregnant at the end of This I Swear, and this is a continuation of that story--keep reading!
Noelle: glad you like the cliffhangers, I do it to hopefully get people to keep reading--yes, TJ still calls her Spin--I think it's cute though, especially since she hates being called Ashley---keep reading!
LilVickiRyan: thanks for clearing that up--I always thought first babies were late, but thanks for the info and I hope your brother is ok! Hope you keep reading my fics!
Raven Potter Weasley: Glad you like it-hope you enjoy the rest!
Mistress of Balmoral: I love them married too---it's how I think they will actually act if they got married, lol. Everyone will be there, and there are a few surprises in store, so stay tuned! @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Spinelli took a deep breath and looked at her husband, hoping that he wouldn't think she was being childish for not wanting to go to the reunion. "The truth is, Teej, I really don't think I can face going back there, not after almost being raped and then being shot. As it is now, everytime I hear a car backfire I duck, thinking I am going to be shot at again. And considering we live in New York, it's pretty sad."
TJ could have kicked himself for being so selfish. How could he have forgotten how emotionally taxing going back to their hometown was going to be on Spinelli? Even though it was years since both attacks occured, he knew how scared she sometimes got when strange men approached her, or if they heard gunshots in the background. The thing that scared Spinelli the most though was that her attacked, King Bob, was going to escape from prison and hunt her down.
"Spinelli, I am so sorry, I know how difficult going back must be for you. We don't have to go, we can stay home and finish getting baby things ready." He kissed her forehead, trying to mask his disappointment. As much as he understood Spinelli's feelings, part of him wanted them to go back, not just for the reunion, but so Spinelli could finally get some closure on what had occurred all those years ago. They had left town shortly after graduation and hadn't returned since, so Spinelli never truly got closure on her past.
Spinelli seemed to be reading his mind. "I know, i should go back and get some closure, right?" she asked, knowing what TJ's answer was going to be.
"I can't force you, although I think it will be a good idea," TJ answered honestly.
"I'll think about it," Spinelli said getting up from her chair and stretching. "Damn I so cannot wait to have the baby already. I am sick of feeling fat and tired," she complained.
"You look beautiful, just like always," TJ told her, pulling her close to him and kissing her. Just then the doorbell sounded and TJ sighed.
"Figures we would be interrupted," Spinelli laughed. She walked over to the door and let in their guests, her best friend Vicki Ryan and her boyfriend Lawson.
"Hey Spin, hey TJ, sorry to interrupt," Vicki apologized, hugging them, "but we have some big news and we had to tell you about if right away." She smiled, holding out her left hand. "We're engaged!" she exclaimed, jumping up and down. "Lawson proposed last night!"
"Wow, congratulations, you too!" Spinelli said, hugging them both.
"Yeah, its about time you two finally got engaged. So when is the big day?" TJ asked, after hugging Vicki and shaking Lawson's hand.
"Probably in the fall sometime," Lawson answered, "And we want you both to be in it," he added.
"Of course we will," Spinelli answered happily, she was thrilled that her best friend was finally getting married. As the boys went on to discuss some sporting event, Vicki turned to Spinelli in concern
"Hey, are you ok? I mean I know you're happy for us, but you seem a little distracted," Vicki said, putting her hand on Spinelli's arm.
"I guess, its just that the reunion invite came, and it stirred up a whole bunch of bad memories. TJ really wants to go, but I am not sure if I can handle it."
"Well, you have to do what's best for you. Do you want to go?" Vicki asked.
"I don't know. I guess it will be fun, but going back will be difficult. I will have to think about it."
"Well whatever you decide, you will have the three of us behind you,"
"Thanks, Vicki," Spinelli smiled, feeling lucky that she had the people she cared about behind her and would support her decision.
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Later that night, as TJ and Spinelli lay in bed, Spinelli thought of the talks she had with TJ and Vicki earlier. As much as she hated to admit it, she knew what she had to do in order to put the past behind her.
"Hey, Teej," she whispered, gently shaking him.
"Is it time?" he asked, sitting up in horror. "It's too early, it can't be time!" he yelled panicking. He ran around the room attempting to pack, making Spinelli laugh.
"TJ, no, it's not time, I just wanted to talk to you, that's all." Spinelli smiled as TJ sat down next to her, putting his arms around her.
"What is it then?" he asked, stroking her hair.
"Well, I was thinking about this whole reunion thing, at I realized you are right. If I keep running from my fear, I am never going to get closure, and after twelve years of suffering from King Bob's attacks, it's about time I did. So let's call the travel agency tomorrow and book a flight."
"And I will call Nickolettia and Dorothy to house sit for us." TJ smiled. "I'm proud of you Spinelli, I am glad you are finally doing this."
"Thanks for supporting me, Teej," she whispered as they both lay down to go to sleep.
A/N: Well, she decided to go, but what will happen next? Keep reading to find out! R/R, but if you can't say something nice, don't say it at all! Happy reading!
Also, please help me think of a miniseries title! Details in chapter one! Thank you!