Chapter 10

After her shower, Frankie went looking for Jubilee. When she found her, she said, "I'm sorry about blowing up earlier. I know you are just being cautious. I think I am just feeling cooped up. Since today is Lucas's first day here, why don't we go out?"

"Sounds like a good idea, what do you want to do?"

"Maybe dinner, then to this club I know of that usually has a good band playing."

"Ok. Let's run this by Kitty and Bishop."

Once the two found the others and told them of their plans, all agreed a night out sounded just like what everyone needed. It was decided the reason for Bishop's visit could wait till the morning. With that, everyone went to get ready for the night out.

After a pleasant dinner, they arrived at the club Frankie told Jubilee about. When they got there, the band was just starting their first set. The group found a table and ordered their drinks.

"This is a really good band. They just play covers, but they do a very good job of it."

"Cool, so I might know some of the songs then." Jubilee commented.

"I believe they even take requests," Frankie told them.

After about an hour, the band played a slow song, Beautiful, by Christina Aguilera. Frankie decided this was the perfect song to dance to with Jubilee. Once they got out to the dance floor, Jubilee put her head on Frankie's shoulder. They stayed that way till the second chorus, when Frankie started to sing into Jubilee's ear.

You are beautiful no matter what they say

Words won't bring you down

You are beautiful in every single way

Yes, words won't bring you down

Don't you bring me down today...  

When Frankie started singing, Jubilee looked up, straight into Frankie's eyes. She saw all the love Frankie had for her, and sent her love back.

"Do you really feel like that?" Jubilee asked Frankie.

"Yes. Don't I tell you all the time how beautiful you are?"

With that, Jubilee put her head back on Frankie's shoulder and they finished their dance. As soon as the song was over, they started to go back to the table, when Frankie stopped.

"Jae, I hate to cut this night short, but we should get going."

"John-John, what's wrong?"

"Nothing, let's just get going. We have a lot to go over tomorrow, and it's getting late."

Normally, Jubilee would have bought that, but she saw the fear in the other woman's face. Deciding to call her on it later, she went to the table to get the others so they could go. While she did that, Frankie walked up to someone standing at the bar. When Jubilee noticed Frankie wasn't with her, she looked all over to see where she went. She noticed her at the bar with another woman, clearly arguing over something. She was going to stay out of it, till she felt the anger and fear through their link, so she decided to go over to make sure Frankie was alright.

"John-John, thought you were ready to get going."

"Jae, I'll be right there. I have something I have to take care of first."

Through the link, Jubilee asked Frankie, ~You sure you're ok? Getting some mixed messages here.~

~I'm fine. I'll meet you at the table. This shouldn't take too long.~

~Ok, but if you need anything, let me know.~

When Jubilee got to the table, Bishop asked, "You are just going to let her talk to her ex like nothing happened?"

"What?!? She didn't tell me that was her ex. That does explain the feelings though. Do you think I should go get her?"

"No, just watch and make sure everything is alright. If her fear gets any worse, then haul ass over there."

"Man, why didn't she tell me her ex was in town?"

"She said it herself earlier. She didn't know where she was."

"If she knows what is good for her, she won't be in town long."

Meanwhile, at the bar

"Who was that?" the woman Frankie is talking with.

"No one you need to concern yourself with. All you better hope is she doesn't find out who you are, Jan."

"Why? What lies have you been telling her?"

"I haven't told her any lies. All I told her was what happened. How I ended up in a wheel chair."

"Oh, I meant to ask you about that. Last I heard, you were never going to be able to walk again, yet here you are. How did you manage that miracle."

"That's something else you need not concern yourself with. Why are you here anyway?"

"I heard you had a falling out with your mom and moved here. I wanted to see if there was any chance we could get back together."

"You disappear out of my life for eight years. Just up and leave while I am in the hospital with an injury YOU gave me, and you expect to get back together? I don't think so."

"Hey, I didn't leave on my own. Your brother came to see me while you were in there and told me if I knew what was good for myself, I would get lost."

"My brother? He never came to see me back then. He didn't even know what happened till I went home."

"You mean the guy at the table with you isn't your brother? That is who he told me he was."

"He's as close as one, but no, he isn't."

"He sure acts like he is. Maybe the two of you need to have a talk about that."

"And why should I believe anything you say? You had eight years to try and get hold of me. I've been in this town for the last year of that. Don't try to say you decided you wanted me back now. What is it you really want?"

"Fine, don't believe me. Just don't come crying to me when she breaks your heart."

"Oh don't worry. You'll be the last person I turn to, even though I doubt that will ever happen."

With that, Frankie turned on her heel and went back to the table. She was so angry, she didn't notice Jan, or Jan's date leaving the bar. When she got to the table, the group decided Frankie was right and it was getting late. When they got outside, they found Jan and her date waiting for them.

"Listen Jan, we don't want any trouble. We just want to leave."

"Like I care what you want. I want my life back. I thought we were good together. Didn't I take care of you?"

"Yeah, real well. So well, in fact, that now she can't walk," Jubilee yelled at her.

"Is that the lie she told you? That I was the one that hurt her. I loved her, why would I do something like that to her?" Jan asked.

"Maybe the same reason I had to hide the bruises for two years. You like to show your love with your fists. My only regret is I stayed with you after the first time you raised a hand to me. If I would have left then, I would be able to walk now."

"God, you are so delusional. Well, if I am going to be accused of it, might as well do it." taking a swing at Frankie.

Jubilee saw it coming and got Frankie out of the way of the punch, but doing that put her right in the way of it. It connected with her jaw and knocked her back a few steps. When Frankie saw that, she decided this would be the last time Jan would hurt anyone. She stepped up to her and with her eyes glowing , lifted her arms and sent a medium sized paf at her. It didn't kill her, but it did knock her back about ten feet. Then Frankie walked up to her and said, "You will leave this town and never bother any of my family or friends again. Also, if I even hear a rumor you hurt anyone else, I will find you and finish this. Don't think I won't. You just got a taste of what I can do. Don't push me, or you will find out how far I will go to make sure you learn your lesson."

When Frankie finished, Jan grabbed her date and took off. When they were out of sight, Frankie turned to Jubilee to see if she was alright.

"It's ok Frankie, let's just get home."