I don't own anything.

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Once the group returned to their table a silence descended on the crowd, as the party continued around them. Jessica looked around the table at the somber group and was about to address the scene they just witnessed, when Miguel and Charity arrived.

Miguel

(Looking around the table)

What's wrong?

Charity

(Confused)

Aren't you guys happy that Kay is back?

Ethan

Of course, we are.

(Giving a weak smile)

There have just been some

(Taking a deep breath)

Unexpected developments.

Miguel

Like What?

Ethan is about to answer when a man dressed as a cowboy stopped at their table and began handing out the first edition of The Outlaw. Instead of answering Ethan hands his copy to Miguel and Charity and awaits the response.

Charity

Oh My.

(Looking at the group)

You guys knew about this?

Simone

Yeah, we where there for the showdown.

Miguel

Ethan, man I'm so sorry.

Ethan

It doesn't matter.

(Shaking his head)

As far as I'm concerned Grace Bennet is my mother, and Ivy Crane is

Nothing to me.

Grace reaches across the table and grabs his hand.

Grace

(Smiling)

Thank you; I'm honored to call you my son.

Miguel pats Ethan on the back.

Miguel

I'm glad you're okay with this.

(Looking around the room)

Where is Kay?

Chad

I got a better question.

(All eyes turn to him)

Where's John?

As the group turns and begins searching the room, Simone eyes move back to the hall leading to Kay's office knowing where her brother was.

Simone

(Looking toward the hall)

I think we all know where he is.

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Kate just sat there and watched him. For five years she told herself that he wasn't that handsome, that his dimples weren't really that sexy, and that his eyes weren't such a mesmerizing shade of green, but looking at him knew she was wrong.

Kate

Hi John

John

Hi John

(Mimicking her)

Five years, no word, and that's all you say.

Kate

(Raising an eyebrow)

How've you been?

John stalks toward her chair and towers over her.

John

Where you been?

Kate

Texas

John

For all five years?

Kate

Yeah

John

So, you're Benn James?

Kate

One half, I'm just Benn.

(Looking at him)

Seriously John, how have you been?

John

How do you think I've been?

(Getting angry)

I've been worried and scared!

That happens when we people you love, run away from a hospital after having alcohol poisoning.

I've searched the globe for you for at least twice.

Kate backs up and looks at the anger radiating form him, and smiles. She had never seen John angry; he had always been so calm and willing to please people. Though he was cute as hell when he was angry and Kate was enjoying the show until, she remembered that he was angry with her. Jumping up Kate goes into to combat mode ready to fight.

Kate

What right do you have to be angry?

I let people know that I was okay, and I said I needed time.

(Narrowing her eyes)

No one told you to look for me.

John

What did you think I was going to do?

(Shrugging)

Just let you stay out there all on your own, drinking and wallowing in self-pity.

Kate

My days of drinking and self-pity were short lived, and I wasn't alone.

John steps back in surprise.

John

(Thinking to himself)

What does she mean not alone?

(Looking at the ceiling)

Please god let her have a dog or goldfish.

(Taking a deep breath)

You weren't?

Kate

No, but that's none of your business.

(Raising her voice)

I told you I needed time.

John

(Laughing scornfully)

You didn't tell me anything, I didn't get note.

Kate

Well what was I suppose to say.

(Raising an eyebrow)

Huh?

Should I have talked about the incest, the lies, or

my disrespecting Mike's memory?

John

(Still yelling)

How bout John, I'm okay.

Or

John, I need time.

Hey, how bout any acknowledgement that I exist to you, that what was happening between us wasn't one sided.

The Yelling has now reached the door where Wesson stands guard, he is about to enter when it occurs to him that Jesse might want to handle this his gets on his walkie talkie and tells Smith the situation. Just then, as Jesse arrives to the Bennet table and finds the family turned toward the hallway.

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Jesse

(Following their gaze)

What's going on?

(Looking back at the group)

Jessica

John is in there with Kay.

Jesse is about to comment when she feels breath on the back of her neck; she turns and comes fact to face with Smith.

Jesse

(Looking annoyed)

What now?

Smith

There is loud yelling coming from K.B.'s office.

Do you want Wesson to handle the situation?

Jesse

No

(Taking out a cell phone)

I got this.

(Hits some keys)

Katherine

You ok?

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Kate was stunned at his words. He had no clue, she had done it for him, well it was also about revenge, but he was part of her reasoning.

Kate

John, you…

The ringing of her cell phone cuts off Kate, knowing only one person with her number she answered quickly.

Kate

Jesse.

What's up?

Yeah, I'm fine.

(Looking toward the door)

Are you outside the door?

(Listening)

 He's doing a good job; get rid of the third ear.

Thanks

(Listening)

I will.

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Jesse turns back, sees the anxious faces at the table, and tries to relieve their fears with a smile.

Jesse

No, Wesson and he's worried about the volume of your conversation.

(Listening)

All right, I will.

You'll call if you need me?

Bye

Hanging up the phone, she motions for the walkie-talkie in Smith's hand.

Jesse

(Pushing a button)

Wesson, it's Jesse.

Off the door.

Wesson

Yes ma'am

Jesse

(Handing the device back to Smith)

You and Wesson go, grab some food.

Report back tomorrow.

Smith

You got it boss.

Smith leaves and Jesse turns back to the table and motions toward an empty seat.

Jesse

May I?

Noah stands and holds the chair; interested in the person that has spent the last few years with his sister.

Jesse

Thank you.

(Eye twinkling)

So interesting evening?

Jessica

I'm mad at you right now.

(Off her look)

You knew.

(Raising her eyebrow)

Did she tell you to hire me?

Jesse

(Laughing)

 No, in fact I'm going to get yelled at for hiring you.

(Off her look)

Kate didn't want her family involved in the whole Ivy thing, which means no

Family members working for the paper, but you're talented, the ivy thing is over, and she owns me one.

Technically she more, but I'll let her slide on the rest for right now.

Grace

How long have you know my daughter?

Jesse

5 years, it's been

(Nodding)

lively.

Katie, is a……….

(searching for the right words)

special girl.

Simone

You have no idea, how special.

Jesse

You are proablby right.

(laughing)

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Kate wits until she hears footsteps going away before turning back to John.

John

John you, what?

Kate

You exist and it wasn't one sided.