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Just when you think you can't take anymore, one more thing gets added and as much as you don't want to get involved, just one glance can make all the difference.


Kim finally stood, looking at the person who saved her. She couldn't believe he was right there, right in front of her. "Jerry?" she whispered

He looked at her, eyeing her for a second before he replied with a goofy smile, "Kim? Long time no see".

"You can say that again. How have you been?" she asked curiously.

"I am good, can't complain too much. What about you?" he answered quickly, trying to avoid having to give details.

Kim just couldn't believe that her best friend and old neighbor was really in front of her. She leapt forward and engulfed him in a tight hug. "I am fine. It's so good to see you", she choked.

"It's good to see you too", he stated honestly, releasing from the hug and putting Kim back on the ground.

He saw her trying balancing on one leg and quickly added, "Let's get you some ice for your ankle before it gets worse" as Kim nodded. He bent down, allowing Kim hopped on his back and took off to the bar.

As Jerry walked, Kim was the happiest she has been in a long time while Jerry thought of the real reason he hadn't seen Kim in years. Once he stared to get in trouble, his parents moved them over to the next city; a good thirty minutes away but then that just lead to where he is now, which looking at current things now isn't any better.

Once they arrived at the bar, Jerry set Kim down on the counter and he went to grab ice. They were both shocked but happy to have their friend back but little did Kim know what exactly she was getting herself into.


"Mom, I really have to get going", Jack whined as he was still in his mother's embrace.

"I know. I just love when you are here", she replied smiling.

"I know. I do too", Jack responded, kissing her cheek.

He waved goodbye to everyone and as he got into his car, his phone rang and without looking at who it was he answered in an unpleasant tone. "Hello?"

"Now, is that any way to talk to your boss and friend?" Curled asked in condescending tone.

Jack tensed as his words as his knuckles tuned white gripping the phone. "Sorry Curlex. I didn't look at the screen. What's up?" Jack asked wanting to get right to the point.

"I just wanted to make sure you are ok", Curlex answered in a caring tone that Jack knew was fake.

"Yeah, I am fine. Thanks for asking but can I ask you something?" Jack wondered.

"Sure, what's on your mind?" Curlex inquired.

"I was just wondering what's in that box", Jack asked.

"You will find out tonight. Bring Jerry with you", Curlex finished as he hing up.

Jack groaned as he stared to drive off tired of all this secrecy.


"So, how are you feeling?" Jerry asked, grabbing Kim another bag of ice.

"I'm fine. Thank you Jerry, for everything", she replied.

"No worries. So, how's business? Jerry asked.

"Business?" Kim questioned.

"Yeah, you know; Crawford Incorporated", Jerry said like it was the most obvious thing.

"Oh, it's fine. I actually just got back from California this morning", Kim replied in a happy time.

"Wow look at you", he grinned and then asked curiously, "So what are you doing down here?"

"I was at the dance studio down the street", she answered looking at the ground.

Before Jerry could answer Jack came stomping in. "Hey bro, what's wrong with you?" Jerry wondered seeing the angry look plastered on Jack's face.

Jack was about to answer but when he finally looked up and saw the talented but mean blonde he was beyond shocked. "Princess?" Jack asked confused.

Kim looked up at the voice and shot back "Perv?"

Jerry look between the two as confusion filled the air. "Wait, you two know each other?" Jerry asked interested.

"Not really", Kim swiftly answered.

"Yeah, we only met once when I had to get the ladder back from HJ", Jack added.

"Oh, okay wait- you dance with HJ?" Jerry probed.

"Yeah and teach classes", Kim answered.

"Wow, so you dance and run the CI? Impressive!" Jerry smiled.

"Er, kind of," Kim started as she looked between the two guys in front of her. She knew she had to go before things intensified. "Well thanks again Jerry. We should really catch up some time", Kim finished hopping off the counter and landing unsteadily.

Jack instinctively reached out and caught Kim as her balance was still a little rocky. At the touch, both felt a tingling sensation which caused Jack to instantly let go of Kim, causing her to fall on her butt.

She glared up at him, losing the new found feeling immediately as Jack snapped out of what was running through his mind. He freely extended a hand to help her as he whispered an apology. Kim rolled her eyes and walked out at the bar but not before turning back around and catching Jack's eyes on her as they were mixed with confusion and intrigue. She started to feel butterflies in her stomach she quickly exited the building. She made it to the curb just as Jerry came running with keys in his hand. "I'll give you a lift. We can continue to catch up", he said smiling.

"Sounds like a plan", she replied as they walked to his car.


2 o'clock rolled around quickly as the whole night was a blur for Jack. He couldn't stop thinking about two things; the blonde, whose name he still didn't know but saw the worried look in her eyes before she left and for some reason he wanted to know more and then there was Curlex and that damn box.

He was counting down the days till he could leave all this behind but with not even a month into this he knew it was going to go on forever.

He and Jerry locked up the bar and once again made their way to see Curlex.

Once they arrived they were escorted into Curlex's office and instantly things started to blow up. "Jerry, Jack. So glad you could join me", Curlex said in a mischievous tone.

"Yeah, now tell us what's in that damn box because we almost got ourselves killed trying to get it", Jack yelled.

"Now, now. Calm down", Curlex started but got cut off by Jack.

"I will not calm down. Last night we got shot at and now my arm hurts like a bitch", Jack hissed.

"Well, you did know what the job requires. Anyways here", Curlex finished, opening the box and handing it to Jack.

Jack looked inside and only saw a USB drive. "A USB drive?" Jack asked confused.

"Yep. It has every person we are after. So, for the next two years this is what you will be working on", Curlex answered, grabbing the box back out of Jack's hand.

"Seriously?" Jerry joined in slightly lost at where this conversation was heading.

"Yes. We will take back what is mine. Look for a message soon", Curlex finished as some guards came up from behind and grabbed Jack and Jerry shoulders, forcefully turning them around and pushing them out door.

Once outside Jack glared at Jerry and growled mostly to himself but still looking in Jerry's direction, "Are you fucking kidding me? We have to steal all this shit. Yesterday was bad enough but now we have to do it like every time?"

"Jack, listen. I know this all seems terrible and I'm not going to lie; it really is shitty but we have to do this and hopefully it will get better as we go", Jerry try to reason.

"You know I love you Jerry, but nothing you say or anything we do is going to make this situation any better. We just need to keep our shit together and try to survive", Jack responded, relieving a heavy sigh.

"I get you", Jerry started but paused trying to come up with something. After a few second nothing was coming so he added, "Well, I have to head out", walking to his car.

"Why?" Jack asked curiously.

"Because I have plans tomorrow", Jerry replied.

"Plans? What plans?" Jack grilled.

"Nothing much. Just breakfast with Kim", Jerry answered, wondering why Jack was so interested in this.

"Kim?" Jack said in a low voice, thinking to himself but loud enough for Jerry to hear.

"Yeah, Kim. The blonde at the bar tonight", Jerry responded with a smile.

'So, that's her name' Jack thought. "Oh, cool. Well, have a nice time", Jack finished in a harsher than intended.

Jerry picked on the tone but didn't think too much of it as he retorted, "Thanks. See you tomorrow night", getting into his car.

Jack followed Jerry out of Curlex's driveway, having this unknown feeling in the pit of his stomach that he never felt before.

He was happy Jerry met someone but when he caught Kim's eyes, he saw she was holding something back and even though he didn't know her, he wanted to. And maybe, just maybe be her friend but she was taken and he would have to accept that; if only he knew how wrong he was about the whole thing that would eventually change everything.


And there you go! Please R&R and let me know what you think. I know some of you may be upset that Jack wasn't the one to save Kim and honestly the idea of Jerry just came to me but it will add another loop in the story.

Please let's try for 100 reviews before the next chapter. I know

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Missy xx