Chapter 2

" You two know each other?" grinned Drue, the sarcastic tone of his voice indicating that he had known all along. Jen was still silent, unable to find the words to say to Drue, to say to Annabel, and to say to Dawson. Jack, sensing the tension in the room, stood up and offered his hand to Annabel.

" Hi, I'm Jack and this is Dawson," he smiled; Annabel took his hand and smiled graciously.

" Hi Jack and Dawson, I'm Annabel…obviously!" she giggled. Jen stood up, grabbed Drue's arm and dragged him through to the kitchen. Dawson sat frowning at the closed door but attempting to be polite to Annabel.

" What the hell are you trying to do bringing her here?" demanded Jen, her eyes stinging with angry tears. Drue sat on the kitchen counter smiling at her.

" What? She's my girlfriend,"

" Yeah, your girlfriend. You know what went on between us," shouted Jen. Drue glanced back at the closed door.

" You boning Super-Spielberg now? I thought they all hated you," he said, reaching out to touch Jen's face. She moved away and leaned against the sink.

" Shut up. Why did you bring her here? What are you trying to do to me?"

" Well, Jenny, I thought it would be nice to bring New York to you seeing as we couldn't tempt you back," he brushed his hair back from his face, " Isn't she beautiful?"

" Shut up. I can't do this, I don't want Dawson to know,"

" Oh Jen, you know I would never tell him. Annabel on the other hand is alone with him right now…"

Jen stormed out of the kitchen and back to the living room where Annabel was now sitting next to Dawson and animatedly discussing life in New York. She smiled up at Jen as she walked in and sat on the arm of Jack's chair.

" I'm sorry this was such a surprise, I thought Drue told you I was coming," she smiled fakely.

" It's okay, Annie. How are you?" Jen smiled, fighting to keep her cool.

" I'm fine, thanks. We really need to catch up, it's been far too long," Annabel smiled but there was something behind her eyes that Dawson didn't like. There was something that Jen hadn't told him about her life in New York, something that involved Drue and Annabel.

" Yeah, we should. But I need to go to bed; the early radio slot is so tiring. Drue and Annabel, you can have Grams' bed, Jack you can sleep in mine and I'll sleep with Dawson," announced Jen.

" Way to go, buddy," laughed Drue, slapping Dawson on the back. Dawson glared up at him before walking upstairs in silence, followed by Jack leaving the three 'friends' alone.

" I like your boyfriend, Jen. He's very cute," smiled Annabel, standing up and walking into Drue's open arms.

" Keep your hands off him," warned Jen.

" I will. The question is can you keep your hands off me?" she smiled. Jen glared at her and stormed upstairs. Drue laughed and kissed Annabel on the cheek.

" Bringing you here was the best thing ever,"