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Part 2.2

*James leant on the railings of the balcony, just outside of the room. He was reciting lines over and over in his head. He was sure now was the time. Then he hard something move behind him. James slowly turned around*

James: Who-. *Before he could see, his eyes were covered*

Voice: Three guesses. C'mon!

James: *he sighed in relief* Jennifer. *She took her hands off his eyes. James turned around and saw her*

Jen: *she wore a red dress, similar to her white one, and a longer black jacket* Ding-ding-ding! Tell him what he's won, Johnny! ........Ahhh, James?

James: Uhhhh...

Jen: Is there something on my face? Or my legs? Or my...*she crossed her arms across her chest* ...stop it!

James: Uh, n-n-no. You just look so... so fantastic.

Jen: Thank you! You don't look that bad either. So what's up? *She stood next to him and she too leant on the bars*

James: I need to know that is wrong.

Jen: Come again?

James: Before we left camp, you just seemed so happy. Your eyes dazzled and shone. Now, the night before we left, it was gone, and I've never seen it since.

Jen: Night before...ah, I see...

James: Please tell me what the matter is, so I can make you happy once again. I want that shimmer in your eyes again. Then I'll know you're alright.

Jen: *she smiled* That's so nice. But why would you do that?

James: Because.... I care.

Jen: (Oh, dear. Distract!) You're sounding like a heath insurance ad.

James: *he stepped closer* I'm serious.

Jen: (That's what I was afraid of) That's really sweet. I appreciate it. Now, I'm starving, how about-?

James: I haven't finished yet.

Jen: (Uh-Oh. I can't do this.) Yes, James?

James: Over the past few weeks, I've had so much fun with you. Especially tonight. It's just been so great being with you once again.

Jen: *she made a funny looking smile with her eyes closed* It's been great fun with you too but, uh-!

James: It's made me realize...*he looked into her eyes and she looked back* ...ever since I met you all those years ago, I've never felt so much for anyone else.

Jen: *As much as she expected it, it came to her as a full on shock. She felt the un-welcome tears form*...I...

James: Jennifer...I love you.

Jen: *she felt heavy. She turned around and faced the ground* ....mmm...

James: *he was confused* What's wrong?

Jen: *she pushed through the tears, overcome by emotion. She had to say it* ....James, I'm sorry. *She didn't want to turn back around. She didn't want to see his reaction. She waited until she heard his footsteps slowly took a step inside. She waited for several minutes. Then she felt his arms wrap around her waist. He slowly lent over and kissed her cheek. She worried she was going to lose it. But she controlled herself. Once he left, she looked up. He was gone. She slowly made her way to the bed and sat down. (What happens now? I've let him go. Is that it? Nothing else to do but leave him? But I had to do it. I had to say goodbye. It's what's best for the both of us.) *she couldn't help it. She lay down and softly cried herself to sleep. She didn't even bother picking up the phone*

*James stood there out on the balcony, frozen. He thought there really was something special, something no-one else would have. They shared so much with each other, helped each other out when they were in trouble, or needed advice. They were into all the good things in life and rarely talked about the bad. It was that special bond, and the attraction to each other that made him sure she was the only one for him. But why did she refuse? Why did she bring him down? He didn't want it to be like this, but it was her decision. He slipped his arms around her and kissed her.

James: (No matter where we end up, or how we end up, I'll always love you.) *He felt her shiver under his lips. He knew it was hard for her as well, as they shared so much friendship. He finally let go and left he standing there. He walked out of the room silently. Somehow, he had to accept it. He made his way down to the gym. Meowth woke up.*

Meowth: Hey, Jim. What ya doin' down here?

James: *he ignored him and spent the night there. His mobile phone started to ring, but he wasn't in the mood to speak to anyone*

Jessie: *she went back into her room* I'm going to be so tired in the morning! *She got into her pajamas and went into her bed* They're keeping quite tonight. I wonder what they're up to? *She closed her eyes, just as the phone started ringing* What now? *She picked it up* Hello?

Giovanni: Jessie. Is that you?

Jessie: Yes.

Giovanni: Where are the others?

Jessie: Jennifer and James? Well, they're in their room, sir. Why?

Giovanni: They haven't answered my calls.

Jessie: *smiling* Maybe they're a bit busy, sir.

Giovanni: I see....(Excellent) *guh, what a weirdo*

Jessie: ....a-are you still there?

Giovanni: Yes. Now the reason I called, is because something has happened. Something has happened to the Boss over here....

*Jennifer woke up. She heard knocking at the door.*

Jen: Huh?

Jessie: Open up! Jennifer, James? You awake?

Jen: Yeah. Just a second. *She put her dressing gown on and opened the door* Yes?

Jessie: Awake yet?

Jen: No.

Jessie: *walking in* Didn't think so. *She stopped* Where's James?

Jen: *wiping her eyes* Sorry?

Jessie: Why isn't James here?

Jen: *waking up* Oh, James. Hmm...He hasn't come back....I didn't think he would.

Jessie: What are you talking about?

Jen: Umm, James just, decided to find another bed, that's all. He couldn't sleep right.

Jessie: Did he say where he was going?

Jen: *looking about the room* No......*she couldn't think. She couldn't even stand right. She flopped down on the bed and groaned. Last night was the worst she had* I don't feel well...

Jessie: Hmm....*she saw the bottle sitting near the bed* Is that so?

Jen: It's not that. I only had one. Then a lemonade. I don't think that would be it. *Something wasn't right* Uuhhh...

Jessie: Is everything ok?

Jen: *she turned over on her stomach, her face buried into the bed* No. I need to...guhh...

Jessie: Well that's not going to help it now, isn't it? Let me help you-*she didn't have to. Jennifer already got up and dashed to the bathroom* Glad I could help. *She waited for her to come out* There. Do you feel better now?

Jen: A bit...

Jessie: *her mobile started to ring* Yes? Oh, morning James.

Jen: Where is he?!

Jessie: James, where-? Yes, that was her. ....... mmmm, no. She's not that well, but James, where are you? ...At the gym? Ok, we will. See ya.

Jen: He spent the night at the gym? Oh.

Jessie: And why did he swap a bed for the gym floor?

Jen: I-i-i don't know. Maybe the bed was really, _really_ uncomfortable. *She gave her cousin a weak smile*

Jessie: *she wasn't convinced* Maybe I shouldn't ask. Let's just get down there and be ready.

Jessie: Hey, James! We're here! Are you ready?

James: Just a second...*he came out* Morning, Jessie. Morning, Jennifer.

Jen: Uh...good morning. (He's acting so cool, as if nothing had happened. I didn't know he could get over it that easily) *she smiled* (What a relief.)

Meowth: What was wrong wit' her dis mornin'.

Jessie: Jennifer was sick in the bathroom this morning, but as you-. *Jennifer clobbered her over the head*

Jen: Jessie!

Jessie: *rubbing her head*....but as you can see, she's recovered.

James: That's good to hear.

Jessie: Umm...well I have some bad news.

Jen: What is it?

Jessie: The Boss called last night. He told me that he found the Boss from here, dead.

Jen: What?!

James: Oh, no.

Jen: B-b-b-but why? He was such a nice guy. I don't believe it...why would...? Oh, no...

Jessie: Our Boss said he's going to take his place. He'll be running both ours and this one.

Jen: Are you sure he'll manage? I mean, he still has to recover this one. Oh, dear...*she was pacing about*

James: He'll be ok. He's got you to help him out.

Jen: Oh, that. I can't believe he's gone. He was really helpful to my team. I'll miss him...well we can't stop now. C'mon, let's just get this job done.

Meowth: Yeah! We've got an hour left. Move people!