Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters from Once & Again. Rating: PG - 13 to R Spoilers: None A/N: I just had a burst of inspiration and decided to write. I was listenting to, I swear, by John Michael Montgomery and I just felt like writing. Feedback: Please give me feedback so I know I'm not wasting my time. Philosophy897@aol.com

I see the questions in your eyes I know what's weighing on your mind But you can be sure I know my part 'Cause I'll stand beside you through the years You'll only cry those happy tears And though I'll make mistakes I'll never break your heart I swear By the moon and stars in the sky I'll be there I swear Like the shadow that's by your side I'll be there For better or worse Till death do us par tI'll love you with every beat of my heart I swearI'll give you everything I can I'll build your dreams with these two hands We'll hang some memories on the wall And when there's silver in your hair You won't have to ask if I still care 'Cause as time turns the page My love won't age at all I swear By the moon and stars in the sky I'll be there I swear Like the shadow that's by your side I'll be there For better or worse Till death do us part I'll love you with every beat of my heart I swear I swear By the moon and stars in the sky I'll be there I swear Like the shadow that's by your side I'll be there For better or worse Till death do us part I'll love you with every beat of my heart I swear I swear...

*** A Couple Days Later, Fourth of July

Fireworks shot off into the night sky, lighting the whole world up, or so it seemed. Jessie smiled contendly and laid back in Katie's arms. For the moment everything was forgotten. The world slowed down to the point where it stopped. That was the moment of a lifetime. A pinnacle, a peak, the top. The Sammlers and Mannings had decided on a picnic for the Fourth and now here they were. After the picnic Katie and Jessie had excused themselves and found a quiet place to set out their own blanket. Now they were sitting underneath a tree on Jessie's light blue blanket. Jessie smiled again as the fireworks lit up, red, green, blue, and white in the sky before her eyes. The park they'd decided to goto was on a hill overlooking the city and the view was perfect. White sparks flew in a frenzy across the center of the sky. Blue painted the left side in waves of color. Red streaked the entire sky in small splatters. Green blew up everywhere on the right utterly washing out the blackness of the night sky. Then it all came together as the colors sank down to Earth creating a gorgeous blend before starting back up again. Katie softly hummed into Jessie's ear as Jessie closed her eyes, taking in the moment. Jessie exhaled slowly as Katie gently kissed her soft neck. Katie's hands found Jessie's and she slowly rubbed the younger girls hands with her fingers. Jessie moaned softly so that Katie would know she liked what she was doing and she looked out at the sky again. Katie smiled and kissed up Jessie's neck until she was right underneath her ear. Then Jessie turned around in Katie's arms and looked up at her gorgeous girlfriend. "What," whispered Katie softly. "Nothing...," responded Jessie in a whisper. Jessie leaned in and kissed Katie's lips gently. It was a memorable kiss, the kind you tell your grandkids about when you're old. Like something out of a storybook almost. Katie kissed back and soon the two were deep into a serious of sensual, intense, passionate kisses.

"Wow, they're really in love aren't they Karen," asked Rick. He and his wife had been discreetly watching the two. "Yea Rick...they are..." *** Next Day, Jessie's Room

Katie's arms were wrapped around Jessie's waist tightly underneath the covers. As the light flitered through Jessie's curtains and landed on her face she rolled over and buried her face in Katie's neck still asleep. Katie woke up at feeling Jessie moving in her arms and looked down at her still sleeping girlfriend. Katie watched Jessie for about an hour in complete silence and complete happiness before the young girl woke up. Jessie's eyes blinked open slowly and she looked directly into Katie's eyes a smile coming onto her face. "How long have you been up," asked Jessie quietly. "Not long," lied Katie convincingly. "Oh," said Jessie as she leaned in and kissed Katie's forehead softly, "good." Katie smiled, "sleep well?" "Wonderfully.listen Katie can I ask you something?" "Anything," responded Katie, curious as to what the question would be. "Did.did you know that Sarah's parents were both dead," asked Jessie quietly as she looked downwards, she had to know, she just had too. Katie was speechless, how had Jessie found out? No that wasn't important. This was not that big a deal, so what if she knew? ".yes.," answered Katie cautiously. "How could you not tell me," asked Jessie incredulously as she sat up looking down at Katie. "I didn't think you would want to know," said Katie defensively as she too sat up. "Of course I would want to know," said Jessie sharply. "How was I supposed to know you wanted to know about my ex girlfriends family," spat back Katie. Jessie started to say something but quickly realized Katie was right. She looked into her eyes, "I'm sorry, you're right Katie." Katie sighed and laid back down. She realized Jessie had probably brought it up because she wanted to try and help Sarah. Though Katie seriously doubted that Sarah would accept or want help she couldn't resist her girlfriend. "If you want, we can go talk to her tomorrow..." "Great." *** The Next Day, Sarah's House

"Thanks Mrs. Grasser, I promise we'll only be here for a minute," said Katie meaning every word. "Yea, thanks," said Jessie feeling very out of place. "Anytime Katie, and listen Katie if she tells you anything that you think I might need to know..." said Mrs. Grasser, Sarahs Grandmother, before being interuppted. "I'll let you know," said Katie quickly. She didn't want Jessie to know that Sarah had had some serious depression problems before the two split. It would only make Jessie feel worse. They turned and walked upstairs. "What did she mean," asked Jessie. "Nothing, she just doesn't talk to Sarah that much anymore," lied Katie. "Oh...ok...," said Jessie forcing herself to believe that what Katie had just said was true. Katie knocked on Sarah's door, she knew the other girl didn't like to be barged in on. She didn't hear any sounds coming from the room so she knocked again, a little harder this time. Katie was started to get a little worried and it was obvious that Jessie was to. "Sarah I'm coming in," said Katie as she tried to open the door, locked, it was locked. "Sarah open up," shouted Katie through the door, when Sarah didn't Katie rammed herself against the door and heard wood crack a little as it opened. "Holy shit," whispered Katie. "Wha..Oh. My. God," said Jessie once she stepped into the room. There was Sarah alright. Hanging on the wrong end of the rope. Katie put her arms around Jessie and turned away from the site, sheilding the younger girls eyes. Tears stung both of their eyes as they slowly sunk to the ground in a heap.