AN: So, this chapter is gonna be fun! Please read and review!

Disclaimer: Damn, still don't own anything.

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Tessa was a happy teenager and always living life to the fullest, she lived each day like there was no tomorrow and she enjoyed every minute of it, especially her favorite day of the week. Sunday. Sunday meant a lot to Tessa, as it was the time she and her dad would go out for dinner. Every Sunday would roll around and she'd be excited . She'd had fun on Friday at the haunted house, and finally she got her jeans back. She could not believe she left them at Dillyn's. As she put the last finishing touches on her jeans and sweater, she had an internal debate whether to call Jenny or not. She sighed. Picking up the cellphone, she looked at the picture on her wall, her, and Jenny. Tessa, was about four years old in the picture, Paris, '99. Standing in front of the Eiffel Tower; were Tessa and Jenny. Jenny was holding the four year old with the feathery brown curls, as the wind whipped around them Jethro snapped the picture. It was the perfect picture. Tessa had spent time in Paris while Jenny worked on a few projects. She smiled slightly at the next one. Ah yes, the infamous ten years old pictures. It was just Tessa this time, her brown curls were in a ponytail, and she was in jeans and a baby doll top. Jenny loved those pictures. Well, actually she loved every single picture of Tessa. Tessa's thoughts were interrupted by her phone ringing. She looked at the caller ID. Jenny. She clicked the green button on her phone and answered.

"Hey Jenny," She said hearing the boys babbling in the background.

"Hey Tess." Jenny greeted.

"I was wondering, do you think you could go out tonight? Have Tony and Ziva watch Evan and EJ, and come to dinner?"

"Tess," She sighed. "It's a lot more complicated then you think, maybe next week." Jenny replied.

"Jenny, you're going no matter what. I do not care if you have to bring the boys. Dad has to see you. He needs to see you." Tess insisted. She knew it was a lot to ask, but the happiness of the two people she loved the most was at stake.

"Tessa, we've been over this."

"Yeah, and I chose not to listen, but who's complaining." She sighed.

"I can't just show up. I need an invitation." Jenny hesitated.

"Jenny," She started rubbing her forehead. "You're invited, okay?"

"Tessa, you can't just invite someone."

" Yeah I can, watch me."

" You're so like you father." Jenny murmured.

"Am not!" Tessa exclaimed, hearing the comment.

" Are too, Tessa Marie."

" Jen, come on. It'll be fun. Dad and I love you, so you have nothing to worry about."

" Fine, I'll go. But, only if, you'll tell you dad ahead of time."

" Deal." Tessa lied. She wasn't going to tell her dad because it was a surprise. The love of his life (beside Shannon) was going to surprise him.

"Alright, Tess, what place?"

"Ruby Tuesdays." Tessa smiled widely. Jenny chuckled.

" I'm guessing your turn to pick." Jenny stated.

" Yeah." Tessa said in a ' totally dude' tone.

"Bye Tessa."

"Bye Jennifer." Tessa smirked before hanging up. She set her phone down and flopped onto her bed laughing.

"Tess," Her father hollered. "I'm home." Tessa jumped up off her bed and ran down the stairs; her father wasn't prepared for her attack. He had his back turned hanging up his coat, and before he knew it Tessa had jumped on his back; wrapping both arms around his neck.

" Tessa Marie, give a little warning." he laughed.

"Sorry daddy, couldn't resist." She said resting her head on his shoulder as her grabbed both her legs holding her up.

"Yeah right." He smirked.

"No, seriously."

" Alright, Tess, get off." Tessa sighed and hopped off his back. Tessa went upstairs to finish getting ready while her father did also.

"Oh, Tess, your dentist called on Friday you're getting braces." He father yelled.

"Great! Thanks for the memo dad!" She said with a hint of sarcasm.

"No problem, Tess." Tessa smiled rolling her eyes. She saw her phone buzz; looking down at it her smile turned to a frown. Joel in bold letters flashed across the screen. She hit ignore. Biting her bottom lip she debated whether to call him back or not. Joel was just a little thing. Nothing major. Nothing serious. Just a fling. Then, his ringtone played; closing her eyes and swallowing hard she decided to answer.

"Hi Joel." She said, her voice cracking ever so slightly.

"Tessa, I'm sorry." He said sounded terribly sorry. Although she did not buy it. He'd kissed Kayla. Kayla of all girls! The Gorilla of Wilson Junior High. WJH students always called Kayla gorilla. It worked for the big mouthed, big nosed freak.

"No you're not," She said coldly. "Because if you were, you would've said that five weeks ago, and not now."

" Tessa, I didn't mean for it to be this way." He pleaded with her.

"How was it meant to be, Joel? We're only thirteen. We have our whole lives ahead of us, why are you wasting your time and effort on me, when you could have every other girl out there?" She said, a little irritation was evident in her voice as she spoke her mind.

"Because, Tess, I see something in you, that I don't see in anyone else." She shut her eyes again preventing tears from falling; she could not just take him back. He'd kissed gorilla whore.

"Oh cut the lovey dovey, ' I'll kill myself if you don't take me back crap', okay. It doesn't work for you, Joel." She spat at him.

"Tessa, I mean it." He pleaded once more.

"I don't mean a god damn thing to you." She shot at him like a poisonous dart.

"Yes, you do, Tess."

"Why would pull something so stupid, so immature, so juvenile, if you actually felt the way you do? I mean come on, Joel, there is no way in hell you would do something that mega, but you did. Just get a grip, and learn that this ship has sailed."

"Tess, it hasn't sailed. It's still waiting for my princess to join me."

"Oh my god." She said disgusted. "Never ever, read your mom's chick mags again or I'll shoot you myself." She laughed disbelievingly.

"Tess-" he said before he got cut off.

"Joel, don't. It'll be too hard. Just let it go." Tessa said before hanging up. She set her phone down before slumping onto her floor; her knees were up to her chest and her arms wrapped securely around them, and allowed a few tears to stream down her cheeks.

"Tessa, come on." Jethro yelled. Tessa got up and looked in the mirror.

"Thank god for water proof mascara." She whispered. She wiped away the eyeliner and re-applied; going down stairs with an extra boost in her step, she smiled.

"You look extra happy, Tess." Her father commented.

"Is that supposed to be a good or a bad thing?" She joked putting her Hollister coat on.

"Both." He said. She rolled her eyes before locking the door behind them; Bella was whimpering loudly. They got into the car, and immediately Tessa turned it to her radio station. She turned the volume on low, so they could talk.

"Tess, I talked to your mom." He said pulling out.

"Yeah."

"She's taking us to court."

"Dad, you hate lawyers. Hell, I've been through two of those divorces." She grinned.

"Tessa, I can't control your mother's actions." He said.

She gazed at her father. "Why is she taking us to court?"

"She wants custody." He stated.

"No way. Nuh uh. Nada. She is NOT getting anything. She gave up every god damn right she had to her name, because she didn't want me."

"Tess, they know that, but apparently her lawyer thinks they can find a way around that."

She folded her arms and sighed with hatred. "I hate her!"

" Tess," he warned her, secretly agreeing with her.

"Dad, I hate her! She's trying to split us up. She can't do that!" she protested.

"Tessa, I'm not going to let that happen."

"You promise?" she glanced at him and unfolded her arms.

"Yeah honey." The rest of the car ride was silent. When they got to the restaurant, Tessa noticed Jenny's car wasn't in the parking lot; which was good. They got out of the car and walked in smiling.

"How many?" The hostess asked.

"Two." Tessa answered. She gestured for them to follow and sat them down in a booth.

" Your server will be right with you." She said setting down the menus, and then sauntered away. Tessa looked outside and saw that dark SUV. Out stepped Jenny, in jeans and a green sweater. The v-neck sweater hugged everything perfectly. She was in black boots too. Her brown hair was in a ponytail and she looked completely different. Not the same redhead woman, that her dad had known (at least not in looks). Jenny walked up to the door and in before Tessa turned her attention to the front; Jenny saw her and smiled before walking back. Jethro looked up at Tessa with a confused look on his face.

"Dad, what's wrong with you?"

He subconsciously licked his lips with an unknown nervousness. "That perfume. It's so familiar."

"Really?" Tessa asked.

"Yeah. It's-"

"It's Curve Chill." Jenny said finishing his sentence. Jethro's eyes widened.

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AN: And I end there, yes I know, I'm evil. Please review! Thanks!