"I am so psyched" Jack told Jen and Joey, "I've missed her so much."

"Did you know she was unhappy there?" Jen asked.

"She never said anything. You know what Andie's like- she hates to be a burden and worry people."

"Don't you think it's a bit out of the blue. What happened with her boyfriend? I thought it was pretty serious."

"I guess not as serious as we thought." Jack shrugged.

"What are you getting at Jen?" Joey asked curiously. "You think there's something she's not telling us?"

"I don't know- I mean she only just arrived. I just don't think it's like Andie to do something this spontaneous."

"Look Jen don't start analysing it all. All I know is that I finally have a sister again, and nothing you say is going to spoil that. So stop being so cynical."

"Sorry- it comes with the degree." Jen apologised, dropping the subject, not wanting to upset Jack any further. However that didn't mean that she didn't think Andie's return was strange. She gave Joey a look that acknowledged that something was not quite right.

"Sorry I'm late guys- I wanted to finish a job before I left instead of leaving it till tomorrow. Hope you weren't waiting for me" Pacey strode into the room holding two bunches of flowers. "And I feel really bad about leaving you guys in the lurch over this whole apartment thing- so here's a little peace offering." He handed a bunch to each of the girls. "I'll help you find a replacement for Jackers."

"Awww Pace that's so sweet" Jen hugged him, "But your efforts won't be necessary."

"Oh yeah? And why's that?" he asked them.

"Because I'm moving in." Andie had come out of her room unnoticed by Pacey as they were talking. Pacey paused before turning around, an instant flutter entering his stomach as he immediately recognised that familiar female voice.

"McPhee?" his voice was low and full of surprise as he turned around to confirm his recognition. His eyes bulged out as he saw her beaming before him. "McPhee! It's really you!" he cried out.

"In the flesh" she laughed as he instantly made his way towards her, picking her up and spinning her round into a warm hug. "Awww Pace- it's so good to see you" she spoke into his embrace.

"Not as much as it is to see you" he answered, still not letting her go.

"What are you doing here?" he asked, finally releasing her, his eyes sparkling.

"I'm back!" she grinned perkily.

"For good?" She nodded as he echoed Jack's reaction and picked her up again in excitement. "It's about time you came back to us."

"I'm starting to feel like a human bean bag today" she laughed as he set her down and brought her into his arms one last time.

"And you're living here?" She nodded again in affirmation.

"Welcome home Andie," he said into her ear as he kissed her cheek. "It's great to have my favorite McPhee home."

"Hey! I thought I was your favorite McPhee!" Jack cried out in feign hurt.

"You wish Jackers." Pacey hit him in the stomach as he passed him.

Andie watched her friends, glad that she was back with them. She hadn't realised just how much she had missed them, just how much she had missed the comfort of being with people who knew her and who cared about her. She also hadn't realised just how much she had missed Pacey, as she stood there, recovering from the shivers that were still making their way down her spine as a result of his hot breath on her ear. Surprised by the warm feelings that enveloped her, she shrugged it off, and made her way towards her friends, joining in with their banter. Pushing all thoughts about Italy temporarily out of her mind, she whispered "It's great to be back".