"Okay, me, Gordie, Chris, Jane, Teddy, and our beloved driver, Rudy," Randi checked to make sure everyone was near the car. "Everyone got their stuff?" she called out.

"Yes ma'am," Jane called, while Teddy saluted.

Randi just grinned and gave them the finger. She opened the door of the Riverton family Cadillac. "Pile in guys!" Randi slipped into the passenger seat, while Teddy, Jane, Chris, and Gordie squeezed in the back.

"You know how to get there, right?" Randi asked Rudy as she buckled her seatbelt.

"Yeah, second star on the right and straight on 'till morning," Rudy said, and he pulled out of the driveway and down the road. It was quiet for awhile, until Jane said, "Teddy, kindly remove your hand from my knee before I'm forced to strangle you to death."

"Jesus Jane, calm down," Teddy grumbled.

"Ewwww!" Chris yelled, "Stop trying to...pervert on my sister!" Chris reached over Jane and hit Teddy.

"Pervert's not a verb," Gordie spoke up.

"It was an accident!" Teddy cried defensively, as Chris snapped, "I know pervert's not a verb!"

Randi turned around and grinned at her boyfriend, "I'm so glad I'm not back there."

"Jane, switch with Chris," Gordie ordered. Jane climbed over Chris, and "accidentally" kicked Teddy in the groin.

"You bitch!" Teddy howled.

"It was an accident!" Jane cried sarcastically.

"Ahhh, shove it up your-"

"Teddy!" Chris stopped Teddy's sure-to-be-crude remark.

"This is why I don't hang out with you guys that much," Jane told Gordie.

"Hey!" Randi intervened, "Everyone back there, skin it, right now. And mean it!" she added.

Teddy stuck his hand out. "Sorry Jane. You're hot, it's my nature. I'll try and hold back." Jane rolled her eyes but skinned it with Teddy.

"Teddy?" Chris stuck out his hand. Teddy hesitated for only a second.

"Sorry man," he skinned it with Chris.

"And thanks for sticking up for me Chris," Jane kissed her brother on the head.

"Ewwww!" Chris squealed, "I've got Jane Germs!"

"Heh, heh, all part of my evil plan," Jane cackled.

"Are we there yet?" Gordie asked Randi pitifully. Randi looked at Rudy for an answer.

"We're not even completely out of Castle Rock yet kiddo," Rudy laughed.

"No," Randi told Gordie sympathetically.

Gordie shook his head and pulled 'Moby Dick' from his backpack.

"Ooooh!" Jane grinned, "Moby Dick!"

"You like it?" Gordie asked incredulously, "They spend like three chapters on the color white!"

"Well, that part sucks. I love Ishmael though. He's so..." Jane paused, "Ugh, you're gonna think I'm stupid..."

"Too late," Chris snickered. Jane bopped her brother.

"I mean, he's so....adventurous and down to earth and...cute..." Jane blushed, "I just like him."

"That's really weird Janie," Gordie said seriously.

"Hey Jane," Teddy grinned, "You can call me Ishmael."

"Both of you, shut up," Jane blushed again, "We there yet Randi?"

"Nooooo," Randi mumbled.

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After lots of squabbling (the guys in the back switched seats again) the group finally pulled into Mikey's long and winding driveway. The Goonies were all standing outside the gate waiting for them. Chunk was standing on a tree stump doing the Truffle Shuffle.

"Gahhh! Truffle Shuffle Truffle Shuffle!" Randi squealed and leapt from the car the split second that Rudy stopped it.

"Wow, which was scary," Jane said, "Great pick of the litter Gordie."

"Bite me Jane," Gordie shot back as he got out of the car. Randi was busy hugging Mikey, Chunk, Data, Mouth and Stef while her friends got their things out of the car. She was so excited to be back with the Goonies that she didn't even notice when her brother drove off. Gordie cleared his throat, and Randi turned around.

"Oh yeah," she blushed, "Where are my manners? Goonies, these are my friends, Gordie, Teddy, Chris and Chris' sister Jane," Randi gestured to each one in turn. "Guys, these are the Goonies, Chunk Data and Stef. You already know Mikey and Mouth."

"Unfortunately," Teddy quipped. Chris kicked him.

"Sooooo, you guys wanna bring your stuff in," Mikey suggested, "Then we'll just hang out?"

"Sounds good," Chris picked up his stuff.

"Mouth, keep everyone else occupied," Mikey commanded.

Mouth saluted him, "Yes ma'am."

Mikey rolled his eyes before leading everyone inside. "Randi, you and Jane can sleep in the guest bedroom. Us guys will be in me and Brand's room."

"Being a girl paid off for once," Randi grinned.

"So," Randi said, once the door was closed and the boys were on their way to Mikey's room, "Roomie. How do you like Astoria so far?"

Jane shrugged, "I'm so happy to be out of that car that it doesn't really matter where I am. Your cousin is very nice."

"Yeah, Mikey's a sweetheart," Randi said absent-mindedly as she fiddled with the clasp on her suitcase, "Who builds these things like fucking puzzles?"

Jane laughed. She opened Randi's suitcase, then her own. Jane went to open the drawers of the nearest dresser, when Randi called out.

"Hey! That's where they keep the drugs!"

Jane's eyes bugged out and she stepped back in horror instinctively. It wasn't until she turned and saw Randi fighting back laughter that Jane started to laugh herself.

"Sharing a room with you is gonna be super fun if you stay so gullible," Randi chuckled. Jane shook her fist, but there was a smile on her face.

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"And, uh, this is my room. Well, it's Brand's room too," Mikey explained, "Don't touch his weights, apparently they're all set or something. There's only two beds, but you guys can switch off or draw straws. I'll sleep on the floor."

"Lachance and Chambers can go in the same bed since they love each other," Teddy cooed.

"Don't be an asshole," Gordie shook his head.

"We don't have to worry about that now," Chris told Mikey, "Let's go see what the girls and the Goonies are doing."

"Oh yeah, I left the guys with Mouth," Mikey remembered, "Stef could be pregnant at this very moment!"

"Ew, little Mouth babies," Gordie shuddered. "Let's go downstairs."

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Once everyone had gathered downstairs, Mouth and Teddy put on some music (not before declaring everything Mikey listened to as "pussy music") and the guys were all "partying" outside. Stef and Mouth were showing off their "wicked" dance moves in the driveway, while Randi was attempting to teach Data to dance. Chunk and Teddy were just watching and laughing. Chris and Gordie were sitting on the front porch talking about something.

Mikey happily surveyed this scene, until he noticed that Jane wasn't around. He looked in the living room, but she wasn't there. He turned saw her on the side porch, sitting on the railing, the sun setting on her face. Her bright blue eyes sparkled as they reflected the sun, but Mikey was taken back by the overwhelming sadness in them. Before he really knew what he was doing, he opened the glass doors and went to talk to her. He closed them behind him as he racked his brain for something to say.

"Hey," Mikey said brilliantly.

"Hey," Jane didn't take her gaze away from the sun. Mikey sat next to her on the railing.

"You wanna talk about it?" he said gently.

"About what?"

Mikey smiled a small smile, "I can tell you're upset. Maybe if you talk about it, you'll feel better."

"Maybe," Jane said sadly, "Maybe I'll feel even worse."

"Possible," Mikey admitted, "But not likely."

They sat in silence until Jane blurted out, "I'm scared."

"Scared of what?"

"Going home to my father," Jane sighed, "Chris. Well, scared for Chris. I have to be tough for him because he's my little brother, and I have to make him feel safe. But," she paused, "Sometimes I need to feel safe too..." Jane trailed off.

Mikey reached over and put his hand on her shoulder. They were quiet for a moment.

"Thanks Mike," Jane finally said, her voice thick. She hopped off the railing and went back inside.

Mikey sat and kicked his heels against the railing. "Heh heh...Mike." He grinned and went back in the house.

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Chris and Gordie were sitting on the Walsh's front porch drinking soda. "You know you're my best friend, right?" Gordie looked at Chris meaningfully.

Chris narrowed his eyes, "Maybe Teddy was right, you do love me."

Gordie laughed and punched Chris in the shoulder. "You know what I mean. I just don't want you to think that I don't care about you. You and Randi are the two most important people in my life. I just...don't wanna make out with you."

"You don't?" Chris pretended to look hurt, "Don't' you find me dead sexy?"

"Well, of course," Gordie said, "But I think your 'skills' would be better used on a lady."

Chris grinned, "Well, okay."

"You need to find a woman," Gordie mused.

"I do not," Chris said.

"Yeah, but if you did, we could do stupid shit like couples dating."

"You just want me, don't you?" Chris joked, "It just keeps coming back to that."

"No more gay jokes!" Gordie hit Chris.

"Well now I don't have anything to say," Chris lamented.

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