THURSDAY

LUNCH PERIOD

CAPESIDE HIGHSCHOOL

Amy was eating her sandwich and doing her history homework when someone sat across from her. She looked up surprised to see Ty sitting in front of her in civilian clothes. "Hi." She said a bit surprised.

"Am I interrupting your studying?" He asked.

"No. I just do what I can when I can do it so it don't get so much I'm up all night doing it." She said.

"I hear ya. So I heard from Sheriff Witter that you had a rough day yesterday." He said.

Amy looked down. "Yeah I did. But we're gonna try to fix it. Maybe get some help from the school board." She said.

"You do know that I was a decoy. They wanted me to try to get information out of you." He said.

Amy nodded. "I kinda guessed. That's why I didn't say much." She said.

Ty smirked. "You're smarter than they think. So what's the plan to deal with Dentworth." He asked.

"I guess wait him out. I don't want my dad to lose his job. But I still don't like being harassed." She said.

"I can see your point. But can't they see that your dad ain't the problem." Ty asked taking some of her offered chips.

"See that's the thing my dad is a problem to the other parents who know he's gay. There's a big thing about it about 3 years ago. Almost cost him his job. Then during his suspension they didn't know that I was his adoptive daughter." She said.

"Dang. They ok with it now?" Ty asked.

She shrugged. "If they aren't they keep their mouths shut." Amy said.

"Seems a teacher who is harassing students is more of a threat than one who is gay. Does the students like your dad?" Ty asked.

"Most of them. You know you have the occasional ones who don't like all the homework. But that's to be expected." Amy said noticing Jack and Doug coming in together. They both made beelines for the table she was at.

"Hey darlin. How's lunch going?" Jack asked sitting down beside Amy and Doug sitting with Ty.

"Hey Sheriff , Jack. How you guys doing today?" Ty asked.

Doug smirked. "Fine Ty . What brings you to Capeside High?" Doug asked.

"Well I wanted to see how Amy was doing. And I know how her shift at the restaurant went yesterday. So figured I would come and have lunch with her." He said.

"That's cool. Uncle Pacey and Aunt Joey want to go the movie's tomorrow night. Could you baby sit Noah?" Jack asked.

"Sure. Why don't you 2 go with em and make it a double date. Grownups night out." She said.

Jack and Doug smiled at each other. 'Sounds good." Doug said.

"Who's Noah?" Ty asked.

"He's my little 3 year old cousin. He's my little buddy." Amy said smiling.

"Noah hangs on Amy all the time. If she has something to do and can't baby sit him Joey and Pacey can't go out." Jack said.

Ty smirked. "Sounds like you have a little monster on your hands." He said.

Amy rolled her eyes. "He's something." She said.

Doug nudge Jack's foot. "Hey Jack I got an idea. Why don't Ty stay with Amy and Noah tomorrow night?" Doug asked.

Jack shrugged. "Think that could be arranged. I mean she's 16." He said. Ty and Amy smirked.

"Guys if I need anything I know how to call your cells. Not to mention Aunt Gretchen lives right down the street." She said.

Jack smiled. 'Alright." He said.

Ty smiled. "Well if you 3 will excuse me I need to get ready for my tour at 3. Amy it was nice chatting with you." Ty said standing up.

"Same here." She said. With that Ty left . Jack and Doug smirked at Amy.

"I think Amy is falling for the deputy." Jack said.

Just then Dentworth came up smiling. "Ahh Mr. McPhee so glad I caught you. Me and my wife have 2 tickets to an art opening Saturday evening. Would you and Sheriff Witter care to join us?" He asked. Amy went back to her homework.

"Uh well Doug what do you think?" Jack asked. Amy glanced at Doug and nodded silently.

"Sure. What time should we meet you at your house?" Doug asked.

"5 o'clock sound good?" Dentworth asked.

Jack nodded. "Sounds fine. Maybe afterwards we can come back and have dinner at the Ice House on me and Doug." Jack said.

Dentworth nodded. "Sounds good. Have a nice lunch." He said winking at Amy.

Jack sighed. "I really don't wanna go out with that guy." He said.

Doug looked at Amy. 'Why you want us to go with him and his wife?" Doug asked.

'Cause if you go out he mite incriminate himself while with you guys." Amy said.

Doug smirked. "Well my look who actually is thinking like a cop. You sure you're only 16?" He asked.

Amy smirked as the bell rung. "Alright my time is up. Bye guys." She said picking up her stuff and leaving.

TBC