A/N: Hey here it is the dinner in Savannah. I am not so sure about it but it is the best I could come up with. The song is Michelle Branch's 'Breathe' which i don't own by the way. Enjoy!
Every little piece ....
She had gotten ready in such a hurry that she had an hour of spare time. So she opted to go for a drive to clear her head and think of some things to talk about tonight. She also wondered how Jenny would be.
Does she still know me? Or better does she know about me and if yes what?
She suddenly realised she hadn't turned on her radio yet and did so now.
Oh wise god of the radio what can I do ... yeah that would be my question if I would still play!
After she had heard the first few notes of the song now playing a smile crept onto her face.
That's what Brooke said!
I've been driving for an hour
Just talking to the rain
It isn't raining but I've been nearly driving for an hour! I have to hurry to be at Jake's in time!
She thought to herself as she saw the time.
Time surely flies and doesn't stand still!
The music and mostly the lyrics of Michelle Branch's 'Breathe' did a good job at calming her down and she actually took the advices offered in the song as she finally was parked in front of Jake's address. It was a small house but it looked nice.
He seems to have a backyard good for Jenny! Wow I sound like a mom!OK that needs to stop right now.
I, hold my breath and count to ten
She got out of her car and went to the door and knocked. After about ten seconds the door opened.
Jake had been giddy the whole day and had really prepared a feast. Jenny only knew stories about the girl that had broken her fathers heart years ago. But she was curios to meet her so when she heard the knock she sprinted to open the door.
I, I've been waiting for a chance to let you in
She is really here!
Jake felt relief wash over him. It had him a little worried that Peyton was late, it was only two minutes but he feared she might wouldn't show at all when she didn't arrived on time.
Well it's all so overrated
In not saying how you feel
So you end up watching chances fade
And wondering what's real
Maybe we can talk about everything after dinner when Jenny is in bed? I have to tell her that we are going to move back to Tree Hill
After that thought was securely tucked away in the back of his head he went over to free Peyton from Jenny who had the blonde already bombarded with questions.
„Why are you here? Are you going to stay? Are you going to live with us?"
Peyton was too mesmerized by the young girl standing in front of her to say something but right on time Jake came over.
„Jennifer Jagielski! You are rude! She hasn't even taken her coat off!" the young man first scolded his daughter than greeted his old friend
„Hey! There you are, come on in. Dinner is ready!"
After that he had turned to face Jenny again and ordered her to set the table.
„So what do you want to drink?"
„What are you going to drink?"
„Normally I would drink juice but tonight I was thinking about some wine? And sorry for the twenty questions there! I told her she should wait until after dinner!"
„It's OK Jake! She is wonderful!"
„Thanks, so lets move!" He grabbed her hand and led her into the dining room that was also his kitchen.
During dinner the conversation floated freely and Jenny told Peyton about her live and that she has already decided that she wants to be a cheerleader in school and all about her latest art class. Peyton was fascinated by Jenny's way to talk about her passion in painting. They never dared to talk about the past but as soon as dinner was over and Jake was in the kitchen to do the dishes Jenny went into her room and returned with a worn out piece of paper.
What is that and why did she bring it?
That question was answered as soon as Peyton looked at the paper Jenny had placed in front of her.
„You kept the sketch!" she breathed out.
„Yes daddy gave it to me when I first started my art classes. Did you really draw that?"
„Yes I did. I was babysitting you while your dad and grandparents were at a wedding and you looked so cute I just had to capture it on paper."
„I wish I could do portraits that good!" the young girl said sadly.
„Oh Jenny. Don't be sad. When I drew that I was seventeen and had practiced a lot. Just keep trying and I am sure you'll get there."
„I wish you could teach me!"
„I can do that! I'll be living in Savannah to answer your questions from earlier. But I'll be living in my own apartment because I work here now. I bought the club your dad is singing at from time to time!"
„Oh no!"
Hearing his daughters scream of dislike Jake came running into the room.
„What is wrong?" he asked looking at Peyton but she had no idea what just had happened.
„Jenny I am not going to fire your dad if it is that you are worried about. I was going to ask him if he wanted to make record." as she turned to Jake she said „That is not a joke! Chris gave me samples of your work and I love it. You could make a great record but we can talk about that after the little on here is in bed!"
„That's right ! Jenny you want to tell me what is wrong?" Jake asked softly and looked at Jenny.
„When Karen has sold the club you said we are going to move dad and I don't want to go!"
And I Give you just a little time
I, Wonder if you realize
I've been waiting till I see it in your eyes
Peyton sensed that that was a touchy topic and got up from her spot on the couch.
„Jake dinner was great and Jenny it was really good to see you again but I am going to leave now so you can discuss this."
„No please stay I wanted to talk to you, we could catch up!" Jake pleaded.
She really wanted to stay but Jake needed to talk to Jenny now and she had to wrap her head around Jake leaving Savannah too but it was only logical. From what she had gathered from her talk with Karen they were close as were Jenny and Lily. What she didn't understand was Jenny's reaction right now.
Why would she rather stay here than moving to another town with her friend?
Peyton had gone to the kitchen and finished the dishes while Jake tried to reason with his daughter.
„Yesterday you said you were happy to move to Tree Hill with Lily and now you are hell bent against it. Care to share why?"
„Peyton!" one word so much meaning.
„You want to stay because of Peyton? Why?"
„I just met her and if we leave we are never going to see her again."
„No Jenny that is not true. She can come visit and we could also visit her. Tree Hill isn't that far. You remember that Nathan, Haley and Jamie came to visit last month, right?"
Jenny nodded and Jake continued „They live in Tree Hill and are friends with Peyton so she is going to visit them and us too. I promise."
„OK daddy! I believe you."
„Good night now sweetie!"
And with one last „Night daddy!" Jenny was upstairs and in bed.
So I whisper in the dark,
Hoping you hear me
Do you hear me?
Jake went to look where Peyton had disappeared to and found her on the patio in the back.
As she felt his presence she looked up and asked „ Problem solved?"
„Yeah she didn't want to move because of you!"
„Because of me? She doesn't know me!"
„That is the reason. She wants to get to know you!"
„Oh! I don't know what to say but I could visit you in Tree Hill!"
„That is exactly what I told her." he said smiling. „So tell me how was LA?"
„Do you really want to know?"
„Yeah I want to know about it. I mean i heard about the break up. Why didn't you say yes? Was there someone else?"
„God no! First of all I said someday not No! And there was no one else but he ambushed me!"
„Like you did with me?"
„That was so not the same thing!"
„Oh and why is that?"
„He had the whole thing planned. With us that was the spur of the moment. See so not the same!"
„But if you loved him and there was nobody else, why didn't you say yes?"
„I was scared I mean my record with engagements wasn't all that clean and I wanted us to have accomplished something in our life before marriage so we wouldn't end up resenting each other!"
„Yeah you are right but getting engaged doesn't mean that you have to get married right away!"
„Come on! Lucas and I were living across the country, we saw each other once every two or three months. He didn't want to lose me and proposing was his way! I just wasn't ready! Can we please change the subject!"
„OK what do you want to talk about?"
„You. How is your life Jake? Anyone special? Besides Jenny I mean!" she clarified after Jake had looked at her puzzled.
„Life is great. I teach music at the local high school and I'll be doing the same thing in Tree Hill. And no there isn't anyone."
„Karen told me she is going back for Jamie's birthday and I kind of promised Brooke I would go too, maybe I can drive down with you guys and help with the moving!" Peyton changed the subject before Jake could ask why she wanted to know about his love life.
„That's a great idea!"
They spent the rest of the night planning 'their trip' and Peyton filled Jake in on the screwed up situation in Tree Hill. Jake could only laugh. Think about it. That is the stuff of a Hollywood movie.
Maybe Luke can write an epilogue to this movie about this.
...of me
A/N2: So what do you think? Did I do them justice? Tell me in a review.
