SUNDAY
DOUG/JACK'S RESIDENCE
Doug and Jack were snuggled in their bed that morning. They had stayed at Joey and Pacey's late the night before discussing how to approach Amy. Doug who was quiet finally spoke. "We really need to talk to her. See if we can get her to crack on what Dentworth has been doing." Doug said.
Jack nodded. "I know." Jack said.
Doug looked at the clock. "It's 11 we should probably see if she's up." Doug said.
Jack nodded and rolled into a sitting position. "She should be up by now." Jack said.
Doug knew Jack was taking this all in stride. But Amy and Jack had a bigger bond than her and Doug and if Amy was hurting Jack was. "She's probably watching TV. Pacey told her that she could work tomorrow night after her homework is done." Doug said.
Jack nodded. "Yeah I know. Thinking back on it she's been working more hours for the past 4 months." Jack said.
Doug nodded. "Probably to keep busy so she doesn't have to think about it. Can't blame her." Doug said.
Jack nodded. "I'm gonna go get some coffee." Jack said walking out of the bedroom.
KITCHEN
Amy was sitting at the Kitchen counter nibbling a piece of toast. Jack came down followed by Doug and pulled coffee from the pot. "Want some Ames?" Jack asked holding the pot up.
Amy nodded and pushed her cup over and he filled it up. "Thanks." Amy said quietly.
"You and Jessie have plans today?" Doug asked.
Amy shook her head. "No. She's grounded. Friday nights party was busted by parents. Glad I wasn't there." Amy said.
Jack smiled. 'Me too. Would hate to have to ground you after getting that A." Jack said.
Amy looked down and nodded. "I'm gonna go sit on the deck." Amy said and took her coffee cup and walked out of the house.
Jack sighed. "She's fighting it. It's killing her. And it'll only get worse." Jack said.
Doug nodded. "Yeah. Why don't you go out and talk to her. She'll open up to you." Doug said.
Jack nodded. "Think I'll do that." Jack said setting his coffee down and walking out the same way Amy did.
DECK
Amy sat staring out over the pond's water. Tears silently falling down her cheek. She didn't notice Jack sit down beside her til he laid a hand on her shoulder and she jumped slightly. "Whoa sorry didn't mean to startle you." Jack said.
Amy breathed a sigh and nodded. 'Sorry just a little jumpy." Amy said.
Jack nodded. "I can tell. You ok?" Jack asked.
Amy nodded. "Just tired. Why aren't you inside with Douggie?" Amy asked.
"Cause I wanted to spend time with you." Jack said.
Amy nodded. "K." Amy said and went back looking at the water.
"So wanna talk about how we can bring your English grade up?" Jack asked. "Or the weather?" Jack asked.
Amy shook her head. "Don't really wanna talk. Just wanna sit and watch the water." Amy said.
Jack nodded. "I can do that. But I really wannaknow why you're so quiet." Jack said.
Amy smiled. "Just don't have nothing to say." Amy said.
Jack nodded. 'Ok. So we'll sit here and watch the water." Jack said.
Amy looked down and processed something in her brain. "What would happen if a teacher hit on a student?" Amy asked.
Jack smiled to himself but wiped it off quickly. "Well if the student told another teacher they would be obligated to tell the principle. The school board." Jack said.
Amy nodded. "Thought so." Amy said.
Jack looked at her. "Why you know of someone who's being threatened by a teacher." Jack asked.
Amy sighed. "I don't know. If I can find out I'll tell you." Amy said.
Jack nodded. "Fair enough." Jack said. Amy looked back out at the water.
"I'm gonna go see what Doug has planned for today." Jack said.
Amy nodded. "K." Amy said and watched Jack stand up and go back down the deck. Amy sighed and covered her face with her hands and sobbed.
KITCHEN
Doug was standing at the sink when Jack came through the door. Doug looked at him expectantly. "Well?" He asked.
Jack sighed and sat down on a barstool. "She's getting close to telling. She's feeling it out." Jack said.
Doug nodded. "She's crying out there now." Doug said.
Jack looked out of the kitchen window and seen Amy shaking with sobs. "It's eating her alive. Tomorrow I'll talk with Dentworth and feel him out." Jack said.
Doug kept watching Amy. "Wish she would just tell us. Hell I would love to go give this Dentworth guy a piece of my mind." Doug said.
Jack looked down. "She's protecting me. Damn Dentworth is threatening me to get her just to stay in his class." Jack said.
Doug thought for a moment. "Can we move her to a different math class?" Doug asked.
Jack shook his head. "No all classes are full. Besides if we move her he'll likely do something drastic. I think we should just wait it out." Jack said hearing the back door they quieted.
Amy stood in front of the counter. "I'm gonna go and um get started on home work. You need me I'll be in my room." Amy said making her way quickly to her room. Jack and Doug sighed and went to sit on the couch.
TBC
