They entered the movie theater. Phillip bought them a large popcorn to share and a drink each. They sat down in their seats. Phillip put his arm around her, but removed it when she flinched.
"What's this movie about?", asked Jessica.
"I don't actually know", Phillip replied.
The movie began. Night of the Living Palm Trees, it was called. It started with the main character, Katie Pine, landing on a mysterious island in the South Pacific. Jessica raised her eyebrows at Phillip.
"I didn't know!"
The movie went on, and Jess could have sworn she recognized the actress who played one of the main characters, local Amy Jones. At the end, when the credits rolled, Jessica realized she did, and gasped.
"What is it?", Phillip asked.
"I know that girl. Adelaide Greene. She was in my grade at school about... 4 years ago?" "
"That's awesome!"
"Yeah. It is."
"Why do you never say anything about your past, Jessica?"
She shrugged. How did one explain murderous thieves, fire rain, monsters, and evil relatives? "Cause. You don't say much about yours."
"Cause there's nothing to say."
"Me neither." She didn't like to lie. But her past was almost as much a mystery to her as to Phillip.
"But -"
"Phillip, I believe I was promised dinner?"
"Yes. Let's go."
A/N: So, as I said last chapter, the story will likely end shortly after the date, unless anyone has any suggestions.