Jessica and Mark had just finshed the last shot of them together. Steve was pleased at how much they were getting done. Jessica went to change into another set of clothes. She slipped the shirt on and looked in the mirror. It showed the scar and Jessica wasn't happy. Mary walked in and saw Jessica.
"Can't I get something a little less revealing." Jessica asked.
"Before I do, what's wrong." Mary answered.
Jessica turned around and Mary saw the scar.
"We can cover that up with make-up." Mary said.
"I guess that can work." Jessica replied.
They walked out of the room and they were heading to make-up. Mark walked up and looked at Jessica.
"You okay with wearing that?" Mark asked.
"Yeah, Mary said they can cover up the scar." Jessica answered.
"Don't cover it, let the world see the real you." Mark said.
"Are you sure?" Jessica asked.
"Yeah, then you can tell Vince." Mark answered.
"Can tell me what?" Vince asked.
"I didn't know you were here." Jessica answered.
"What do I need to know." Vince asked.
Jessica lifted the shirt up and Vince saw the scar.
"When did you get that?" Vince asked.
"I've had them for awhile now." Jessica answered.
"No matter, you are still gorgeous. Show the world the real you." Vince said.
Vince left and Jessica put the shirt down. Mark reached for her and traced the scar.
"Mark." Jessica said.
"I know." Mark replied.
"I need to get those photos taken." Jessica said.
"Jess." Mark replied.
"What." Jessica asked.
"You better go." Mark answered.
Mark started to walk away but Jessica stopped him. He leaned down to look directly into her eyes. Jessica did the unexpected and kissed him. Mark pulled away.
"Are you sure." Mark asked.
"Yes." Jessica answered.
"Go finish your photos so I can get mine done. Then it'll just be you and me." Mark said.
Jessica didn't argue. She headed back towards Steve and Mark couldn't help it.
"Go change, Mark." Mary said.
"I'll go in a few minutes, I just want to watch." Mark replied.
"Mark, I've known you for years and I've never seen you like this." Mary said.
"She's different. She's afraid of everyone and it's all because of her ex." Mark replied.
"She trusts you." Mary said.
"But I'm not the only one." Mark replied.
"Give her time and she'll trust you with her heart." Mary said.
"I know and until she does, I'll take it slow and be patient." Mark replied.
Mark watched for a little longer before he went to change.
Steve finished the last one for Jessica.
"You did great." Steve said.
"Thanks, but I only followed your instructions." Jessica replied.
Jessica headed back to change and passed Mark on the way. Mark stopped her long enough to give her a kiss on the top of her head.
"The sooner you get done, the more time we can spend together." Jessica said,
Mark left her so he could get his photo shoot over with. Jessica headed back into the room she was inbefore and changed back into her Sequin Trim Skirt and Satin Ribbon tie up sandels. After she was done, she sat down. Mary walked in.
"Are you okay?" Mary asked.
"I'm not sure." Jessica answered.
"Is what you're feeling good or bad?" Mary asked.
"Is it good when it feels like this." Jessica answered.
"Have you ever been in love before." Mary asked.
"I thought I was but it wasn't like this." Jessica answered.
"Then it's a good thing. " Mary said.
"So it's love." Jessica asked.
"It's just the beginning. Whatever you do, don't fight it." Mary answered.
Mary left the room while Jessica just thought about it. Mark was just finishing up when Mary walked over to Steve.
"Good job, as always." Steve said.
Mark wanted to change and spend the rest of his time with Jessica. After Mark changed, he walked into the room Jessica was in. She didn't even look at him.
"Is something wrong?" Mark asked.
"No, just thinking." Jessica answered.
"About." Mark asked.
"Things." Jessica answered.
"A little vague." Mark said.
"Sorry. I was talking to Mary and things were discussed." Jessica replied.
"Let me guess, love was the main topic." Mark said.
"Yes." Jessica replied.
"We'll discuss that later, but right now we should head out." Mark said.
Mark reached out his hand and Jessica took it. He helped her off of the chair and they left the building. They got into the rental and Mark drove off.
"Where are we going?" Jessica asked.
"I'm gonna take you to dinner, since it's late and then we can talk and spend time together." Mark answered.
The rest of the ride was silent. Mark reached over and layed his hand on hers. Jessica looked down and then at Mark. He moved his hand but she stopped him and laced her fingers with his. Mark liked the feeling. This was at her pace and if going slow was what she wanted then he'd go along with it. He soon pulled into the parking lot of a little diner. Mark let her hand go long enough to help her out of the rental. He then took her small hand in his much larger one and they walked into the diner. They found a booth and sat down. Mark sat across from Jessica and still held her hand.
"You can let go anytime." Jessica said.
"I know but I don't want to." Mark replied.
The waitress soon came over and Mark ordered for them both, then the waitress left again.
"You know I won't hurt you." Mark said.
"I know." Jessica replied.
"Then what's wrong?" Mark asked.
"I've never felt this way before." Jessica answered.
"But you've had other boyfriends." Mark said.
"Yes but it didn't feel like this." Jessica replied.
Mark knew exactly what she was feeling, cause he was feeling the same way.
"What about you?" Jessica asked.
"I feel the same but we'll take it slow." Mark answered.
The waitress returned and placed their food in front of them then walked away once again. They ate in silence. Mark kept looking at her to make sure she was alright. When she didn't look back, he knew she was thinking.
"You're thinking again." Mark said.
"I was just thinking, I'm ready for this. I mean both Bailey and Lorelai helped me get over him and start dating agian but no one ever felt like this." Jessica replied.
"Are you really ready." Mark asked.
"Very ready. I mean I still want to take it slow but I'm really ready." Jessica answered.
"Then we'll take it slow." Mark said.
"Not to slow." Jessica replied.
"Explain." Mark said.
"Holding hands, hugging and other small displays f affection are okay." Jessica replied.
"I can definitly live with that." Mark said.
"Mark." Jessica replied.
"Yeah." Mark said.
"What about Mike?" Jessica asked.
"We'll tell him together." mark answered.
They finished eating. Mark paid and they left the diner. They got back into the rental and Mark drove back to the hotel.