Disclaimer: I don't own David, Jack, or any of the Newsies I do however claim rights to my own characters

All The Pain Money Can Buy

By SaL

A/N: Thanks for the review Megan, It's nice to know you like the story line

Sorry I haven't updated this in like forever but you know I had school and band camp and all that good stuff. So ya here's the next chapter

Chapter Two: Explanations

            The newsies noticed from the beginning of the day that David was the same person they knew and loved, but at the same time different.  Most just shrugged it off that this kind of behavior was to be expected after ones parents died.  Jack wasn't so sure.

            The morning went by normally with the exception of David who was just walking around with his selling 'partners' holding half of Les's papes.  He even managed to sell a few, though it was obvious even to pedestrians that he didn't want to be there.  It worried Jack as well as the rest of the newsies that he refused to eat anything at Tibbys, and as they learned from Les he spent most of his time sleeping or in his room.  The next day went on like this until Jack couldn't stand watching Davy act like depressed anymore. So after selling the morning papes, instead of heading to Tibbys, Jack pulled David aside and walked until they were on an empty roof- top. "Listen Davy…. I said listen!" Jack yelled as he saw hi friend slipping into a daze. " I'se not in da mood ta repeat meself…. Now you's gonna tell me what's going on wit' you's."

"……"

"Damit David! I'se wants to know what da hell happened ta ya."

"No, you don't you don't want to know.  It ain't worth repeating."

"Listen it is wort' repeatin'! You's know you's feel much betta if you's got it off ya chest." David let out a low chuckle in response. "That's what you think."

"Don' do dis ta you's self Dave."

"Aww…save your breath!" David snapped out. "You wouldn't understand none of you would! So stop worryin', I'm dealing just fine."

"Ya, sure ya are! Dat's why you's sleeping all day, an' sluking 'round , you's oblivious ta da world 'round ya! An' God knows what ya do in dat room of ya's!"   

"Who do you think you are my father!"

"No, I's you's best bud." There was a moment of silence before David started to leave in fear that Jack would drag it out of him, only to be pulled back and whirled around to face his friend. Jack studied his friend's eyes noticing the fear, panic, and pain, before hissing, "What happened to you David Jacobs?" David sighed and sat down on the side of the building swinging his legs off the side.  As he looked up he gazed at the city his mother and him had moved to from Germany and remembered something she used to say in their native tong:  "Es gibt eine ripple Wirkung in allen, daß wir… machen, was Sie machen, berührt mich; ich mache, Sie berührt."

"What did you just say?"

"It was a saying mama used a lot. Translated it means, There is a ripple effect in all that we do… what you do, touches me; what I do, touches you. The first time I heard it was on the boat ride over hear from Germany. I was very young at the time but, mama used to remind me of that ship ride and how she was trying to explain the ocean to me."

"Wow, I never knew you were from Germany. Are all of you?"

"No, Sarah and Les were born hear they know how to speak a little bit of German but not a lot.  My dad was from America and he met mama in England where he was visiting his great grandma. I speak German as fluently as mama because I used to have to go and visit my grand parents in Germany every year."

" Used to have to? What do you mean?"

"Well…" David started telling Jack the details of his past conveniently leaving out the inheritance part. When the story came to an end the two friends just sat there gazing at a group of children playing tag.  David sighed, looked at his watch and began to get up when Jack pulled him back down. " Wait a minuet you's neva answered me first question.  What happened David, what happened to you's?"

"It really is a long story Jack."

"Den looks like we's ain't sellin tonight."  And with that David hung his head defeated and stared out over the street wondering how he was going to start.

"I uh… I don't know where to start."

"Da beginnin's always nice."

"Well…"

~Flash Back~

David led Sandra into a wooded part of the park, where in the center of the woods there was the clearing.  In that clearing was a large pond where a family of swans nested and hanging from a giant oak tree was a tire swing that could be used to propel oneself into the water. Under the tree lay a blanket and   picnic basket. The two exchange stories while they ate and fed the swans.  Sandra insisted that they dance because the bird's songs that night were so beautiful they deserved to be danced to. Later David swung into the water and watched Sandy follow in suit as they stared a splashing war.  At the end of the day one could find the duo leaning against the tree in each others arms gazing at the stars.

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As David and Sandra approached the gait of the mansion they stopped. "Today was the most magical day of my life David Jacobs. I owe it all to you." The teen smiled. "I'd do anything for you Sandy, anything." Sandra blushed a deep red as her eyes locked with his. Then as if by magnetic force their faces slowly inched closer and closer until the couple found themselves sharing a passionate kiss.  After a minuet the two reluctantly separated for air.  "I love you Sandy. Since the first moment I saw you I couldn't stop thinking about you." David said searching her eves for a response. "I love you too David. Always and Forever." They leaned in for another kiss and just as their lips met David found himself being pulled away. "What the –"

"Well, well I must say David I am extremely disappointed in you. AND YOU! You disgust me!"

"Uncle Liam No!" David cried stepping in front of Sandy causing his uncles hand to strike him instead.  "Sandra go to your room we will discuss this in the morning.  He watched her leave before turning on David. " What the HELL were you thinking! Huh! A person of your stature is not to be having FLINGS with the maid! Where is your honor?! Where is your pride?!"

"It isn't a fling Liam! I love Sandy, I want to be with her."

"No! You only think you love her girls like that are whores, sluts they don't care about you! It has already been decided that you marry Mina.  Love is for fools! Your mother married for love and look where that got her!" The man spat.  "How dare you speak of Sandy like that she is the nicest girl I have ever met. And you leave my mother out of this! At least she married for love and lived a happy life with her family. And look at you! You married for convince and look what that got YOU!"  David yelled punching the man in the nose hearing the satisfying crack signaling that it was indeed broken. Liam's strong arms sent the boy flying into a tree with a grunt. "You will marry Mina, it has already been arranged. Get up, and go to your room." David just lay there catching his breath wondering if his back looked as bad as it felt. "GO NOW!" Liam yelled kicking David in the side for emphasis before turning in." David slowly urged himself to stand as painful memories of his uncle in Germany flooded his mind. 'At least in Germany, he thought, there were Grand mother and Grand father so he couldn't torture me all the time.' Sighing he gazed up at the house and noticed Les on a balcony. As their eyes met David began to wonder how much he saw before going inside to tend to his back.        

~End Flash Back~

The version Jack got however, was less descriptive.  As far as he knew David and Sandy were caught by his uncle and David never saw her again. Though Jack knew there was more too it then David was letting on, but he left it alone pleased with his discoveries as he walked with David back to the mansion. Liam appeared as they entered the house. His cold eyes looked upon Jack in disgust.  "What is this STREET RAT doing in MY home David?" 

"His name is Jack Kelly, he is MY best friend who I invited into MY home LIEM." (a/n: the mansion in Manhattan was originally a gift to David from his grandparents, but was stolen by his uncle.) Jack was enraged at the insult but uncomfortable with the argument that was taking place, until Sarah came running in and flung her arms around him. After making a date with Sarah, Jack left and as he turned to close the gate to the mansion he notice David climbing in the attic window with a bag of something on his back.

~*~

Racetrack was the first to break the ice. "So, Cowboy, how'd it go wit' Davy?" 

"I nevea thought I'd be dat hard ta get da story out a 'im . He did'nt tell me da whole story but ders somethin' fishy 'bout his uncle.  You should a seen da way Davy talked back ta 'im. His uncle's eyes looked like 'e was plannin' somethin' an' David looked like 'e wanted revenge an' at da same time scared. I ain't trustin' dis Liam guy an' 'es gots everyone en dat mansion cept Davy trustin' im. We's gots ta keep an eye on Les, David, an Sarah an' find out all we's can form from dem. Gots it? Good."

A/N: Please review I need ta know what you guys think k? I'd like questions, comments, and suggestions so that the next chapter will be better. I even want the bad reviews cuz then I'll know what I can improve on. Thanks a bunch! SaL