Title- Trust and Friendship
Author- Bev_and_David_Fan aka Theresa Disclaimer- I don't own any of the 7th Heaven characters, please don't sue cause you won't get much!!! Timeframe- This is set between Episode 99 and One Hundred, after Robbie moved in and Mary went to Buffalo.
Characters- This mainly a Lucy/Simon fic. With lots of Annie, Eric and Ruthie. And of course Jennifer!
Chapter 5- Working Her Life Away
The next week passed quickly for Jennifer. She was so busy with work and school she saw little of Simon, or Lucy for that matter. She felt bad, especially since Lucy had been so caring since she knew the truth. After she had finally told Lucy, a tremendous weight had been lifted off of Jen. She finally had someone she could trust, someone that she loved, almost like a sister.
Ever since Jennifer had poured her heart out to her, Lucy had seemed distracted and moody to the rest of the Camden's. It was a big secret to keep, but she knew that she could do it for Jennifer's sake. Now that she knew Jen had no real family life, Lucy never hesitated to invite her over to her own home more often. But Jen had refused a lot, especially this last week.
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** * It was a Friday night at the Diner, and an especially hectic one at that. In the past week two of the waitresses had quit, and three others were out sick. Mr. Fredrickson knew that Jennifer had nothing else to do, so she worked every night, from right after school until close, and most mornings from 5 am until she left for school. It was taking a toll on Jennifer's school work, and her personal life. She wondered how Simon must feel towards her, after she ignored him. But she had very little time to think about him right now. There was just too much to do.
* ** * Sunday finally arrived, and Jennifer begged Mr. Fredrickson to let her off to attend church. Luckily, all of the scheduled waitresses showed up, and he let her go. But she had to be back at work at noon, and that was only fifteen minutes after church let out. When she got there Luce came running up.
"Hey, I wasn't sure if you were coming. I haven't seen much of you lately."
"I know, and I'm really sorry. Mr. Fredrickson has me working more hours because two of the girls quit. I don't have time for anything anymore." Just as they were talking, Simon walked past.
"Hey Simon." Jen said, but it was half-hearted. He just kept on walking. Lucy could see that she was ready to cry.
"He's been really cranky lately. Don't pay any attention. Let's go in and sit down."
The service was lovely, as always. It brought tears not only to Jennifer's eyes, but now to Lucy's, knowing full well all the struggles her friend faced. As soon as the service ended Jen went up to Lucy.
"I have to go, because I'm supposed to be back at work soon. Will you try to tell Simon I'm sorry, I know he probably won't listen."
"Your right, but I'll try. See ya tomorrow."
"See ya." * ** * Jen hurried back to work that day, and would spend all of her mornings and evenings working for the next week. She didn't think she would make it to church the following Sunday, and she was right. Around 7 am that Sunday morning she called Lucy on her break.
"Hello."
"Hey Lucy, It's Jen. I won't be able to make it to church, some of our girls are out sick again, and we are training a new waitress. I'm really sorry."
"It's okay, don't worry about it. My parents will understand. See you tomorrow at school, alright?"
"Yeah, see ya. Thanks."
"No problem."
"Bye."
"Bye."
* ** * The next few days we just as busy as the last two weeks had been, but at least now relief was in sight. It was Thursday, and she didn't have to work again until Saturday, and Mr. Fredrickson had hired three new waitresses to replace the ones who had quit. She knew her first assignment would be to patch things up with Simon, if at all possible. Jennifer hoped beyond hope that Lucy had already started that project.
*********************************************************************** I know this one is short, but I wanted everyone to get a glimpse into Jennifer's hectic world. It's also mainly a transitional chapter, so bear with me??? Is it horrible??? Give me some feedback :) Review PLEASE
Author- Bev_and_David_Fan aka Theresa Disclaimer- I don't own any of the 7th Heaven characters, please don't sue cause you won't get much!!! Timeframe- This is set between Episode 99 and One Hundred, after Robbie moved in and Mary went to Buffalo.
Characters- This mainly a Lucy/Simon fic. With lots of Annie, Eric and Ruthie. And of course Jennifer!
Chapter 5- Working Her Life Away
The next week passed quickly for Jennifer. She was so busy with work and school she saw little of Simon, or Lucy for that matter. She felt bad, especially since Lucy had been so caring since she knew the truth. After she had finally told Lucy, a tremendous weight had been lifted off of Jen. She finally had someone she could trust, someone that she loved, almost like a sister.
Ever since Jennifer had poured her heart out to her, Lucy had seemed distracted and moody to the rest of the Camden's. It was a big secret to keep, but she knew that she could do it for Jennifer's sake. Now that she knew Jen had no real family life, Lucy never hesitated to invite her over to her own home more often. But Jen had refused a lot, especially this last week.
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** * It was a Friday night at the Diner, and an especially hectic one at that. In the past week two of the waitresses had quit, and three others were out sick. Mr. Fredrickson knew that Jennifer had nothing else to do, so she worked every night, from right after school until close, and most mornings from 5 am until she left for school. It was taking a toll on Jennifer's school work, and her personal life. She wondered how Simon must feel towards her, after she ignored him. But she had very little time to think about him right now. There was just too much to do.
* ** * Sunday finally arrived, and Jennifer begged Mr. Fredrickson to let her off to attend church. Luckily, all of the scheduled waitresses showed up, and he let her go. But she had to be back at work at noon, and that was only fifteen minutes after church let out. When she got there Luce came running up.
"Hey, I wasn't sure if you were coming. I haven't seen much of you lately."
"I know, and I'm really sorry. Mr. Fredrickson has me working more hours because two of the girls quit. I don't have time for anything anymore." Just as they were talking, Simon walked past.
"Hey Simon." Jen said, but it was half-hearted. He just kept on walking. Lucy could see that she was ready to cry.
"He's been really cranky lately. Don't pay any attention. Let's go in and sit down."
The service was lovely, as always. It brought tears not only to Jennifer's eyes, but now to Lucy's, knowing full well all the struggles her friend faced. As soon as the service ended Jen went up to Lucy.
"I have to go, because I'm supposed to be back at work soon. Will you try to tell Simon I'm sorry, I know he probably won't listen."
"Your right, but I'll try. See ya tomorrow."
"See ya." * ** * Jen hurried back to work that day, and would spend all of her mornings and evenings working for the next week. She didn't think she would make it to church the following Sunday, and she was right. Around 7 am that Sunday morning she called Lucy on her break.
"Hello."
"Hey Lucy, It's Jen. I won't be able to make it to church, some of our girls are out sick again, and we are training a new waitress. I'm really sorry."
"It's okay, don't worry about it. My parents will understand. See you tomorrow at school, alright?"
"Yeah, see ya. Thanks."
"No problem."
"Bye."
"Bye."
* ** * The next few days we just as busy as the last two weeks had been, but at least now relief was in sight. It was Thursday, and she didn't have to work again until Saturday, and Mr. Fredrickson had hired three new waitresses to replace the ones who had quit. She knew her first assignment would be to patch things up with Simon, if at all possible. Jennifer hoped beyond hope that Lucy had already started that project.
*********************************************************************** I know this one is short, but I wanted everyone to get a glimpse into Jennifer's hectic world. It's also mainly a transitional chapter, so bear with me??? Is it horrible??? Give me some feedback :) Review PLEASE
