FRIDAY 5: PM

ICE HOUSE RESTAURANT

Amy was waiting her tables when Jean Dentworth came in. Amy stopped and looked at her. "Mrs. Dentworth um can I get you anything?" Amy asked unsure what to do.

"Water would be fine. Would you mind taking a break?" Jean asked.

Amy looked around. "No ma'am I wouldn't. If you would like to take the booth in the back I'll be there in a minute.." Amy said. Jean nodded and went to the back. Amy walked to the counter and got glasses of water. She got herself some salad. She was just picking up the stuff when Ty and Doug came in.

"Hey." Ty said.

"Hi. Ryan is in back let me get him. I need to tend to something." Amy said.

"Ryan! You got a table to tend to." Amy said pushing the swinging door open.

"Who. Oh hi Sheriff. Deputy." Ryan said.

"Let Uncle Pacey know that I am taking my dinner break." Amy said moving with the tray in her hand.

"Alright." Ryan said.

Amy moved to the booth that Mrs. Dentworth was sitting in. 'Sorry about that but I had to get someone to cover a table for me." Amy said.

"Oh that's alright. I understand completely." Jean said.

"I brought your water. I hope you don't mind but I haven't eaten much today so I brought my dinner." Amy said.

"Oh my please eat. I don't want to take your dinner away from you. I just want to talk." Jean said.

'Alright Mrs. Dentworth." Amy said.

"Oh please call me Jean. Mrs. Dentworth makes me wanna hurl." Jean said.

Amy smiled. "Alright." Amy said.

"Do you mind if I am blunt?" Jean asked.

"Go right ahead. I live with a Sheriff so I'm used to bluntness." Amy said earning some laughter from Jean.

"I bet you are. Reason I asked to talk with you is I wanna know if the rumor that I heard is true. Did my husband Rape you?" Jean asked.

Amy set her fork down. "I wish the rumors weren't true. But they are. 2 weeks ago your husband told me to follow him to a family vacation spot. He tied me to a bed and raped me. In the process of me trying to get away I sprained my wrist and knee." Amy said looking down.

"I see. Did he make any other advances on you?" Jean asked.

"He did. He made several that I more or less told him was sick. He hit me once but that was all. Mrs. I mean Jean. Your husband was a dedicated teacher. He was an excellent teacher. And trust me when I say this. I begged Sheriff Witter to not arrest him at the school. I begged him." Amy said.

"Oh I believe you. I had suspected that he was doing something like this a while ago." Jean said.

'Did you ever think about confronting him about it?" Amy asked then put her hands up. "None of my business. I'm sorry." She said.

Jean shook her head. "No you're right I shoulda confronted him. But I guess I was scared." Jean said.

"I understand." Amy said.

"You know out of all the girls he probably has done this too. No one has had the guts to report him like you did. Thank you. Thank you for getting my husband help. Now if you'll excuse me I need to go and talk with my husband. I hope you get the help and reassurance you need in this time." Jean said.

"Thank you. Jean? Thank you for believing me. A lot of other wives woulda called me a sick kid and told me to get some help." Amy said.

"A lot of wives would of been in denial. I'm not." Jean said smiling and patting Amy's hand. "Oh Amy if you wanna talk call me. I won't mind." Jean said and left at that. Amy sat staring at her salad when she noticed movement across from her.

"Wanna talk about it?" Ty asked.

"The woman thanked me. Who would thank the person who had the husband arrested." Amy said getting up and cleaning off the table moving behind the counter where Pacey and Doug were talking.

"Probably somebody glad that their husband is getting the help he needs." Ty said.

Amy shrugged. "I don't know. She said suspected it before. But was scared to say anything to him about it." Amy said taking a sip of her soda.

"Maybe she was scared every time the phone rang?" Pacey asked.

"Who was the woman you had dinner with?" Doug asked.

"Jean Dentworth. Wanted to ask me if the rumors she heard were true or not." Amy said.

"And what did you tell her?" Doug asked.

"I told her the truth. I ain't about to lie to the woman." Amy said throwing the dish cloth onto the counter next to the drinks.

"Look if she testifies in court that you talked with her then it could get ugly. He could be let out." Doug said.

'Well then I guess I took a big risk. Excuse me I have a table to tend to." Amy said walking off. Pacey Doug and Ty shared a guilty look.

8: PM

GAYLE LEERY'S HOUSE

Amy had decided to visit Gayle Leery for a few minutes. She walked in to see Daniel and Melanie working on something with Gayle. "Hi Aunt Gayle." Amy said.

Gayle smiled at the girl. "Hi sweetie." Gayle said walking over and hugging her.

"Sorry to just drop by. But I just need someone to talk to." Amy said.

Gayle nodded. "We were just making cookies care to join us?" Gayle asked.

"Um sure." Amy said.

"Hey guys Amy is gonna help us." Gayle said.

Daniel and Melanie both yelled. "Cool." At the same time.

Amy smirked. "What kinda cookies are you making?" Amy asked.

"Chocolate chip. But we're making them for Halloween. Do you have a costume?" Melanie asked.

"No I don't think I am gonna dress up this year. But I will be taking my cousin out trick or treating. He's gonna be a tiger." Amy said.

"Noah is gonna be a tiger?" Gayle asked laughing.

"Yeah. Uncle Pacey bout had a heart attack." Amy said.

"What did Pacey have a heart attack about?" Dawson asked coming into the kitchen.

"Noah's costume for Halloween." Gayle said.

Dawson wrapped his arms around Amy and held her from behind for a minute. "Can I take Amy out back for a minute?" Dawson asked.

Gayle looked at the girl. "Of course. But you might wanna ask her first." Gayle said.

"Of course. Amy would mind coming out onto the porch with me?" Dawson asked.

"Sure Uncle Dawson." Amy said walking behind him out onto the porch.

"Alright Kiddo i need to know you're ok." Dawson said sitting down on the swing.

"I think i am. Not sure." Amy said.

"That ain't no answer. Jack or Doug hasn't mentioned you talking about that night." Dawson said.

"Cause it happened and there is nothing anyone can do to change it." Amy said.

"But Ames you need about it. With someone." Dawson said.

"Ok. " Amy said. Dawson hugged her smiling.

TBC