Gwen watched as Fox walked away. She sighed, "Can't say I didn't deserve that."

"Deserve what?"

Gwen jumped and turned around to face the handsome young stranger, "Who are you?"

He held out a hand, "Name's Dylan Banning. I'm Fox's old friend." Gwen placed her hand in his and he raised it to his lips and gently kissed it. "And you would be?"

Gwen swallowed hard, "Umm, my name is...Gwen Hotchkiss."

"Beautiful name for an equally beautiful lady. Fox's words were a little harsh don't you think?"

Gwen looked down at the ground, "Unfortunately they're not. As much as I hate to admit it, I've not exactly been a perfect angel."

Dylan grinned, "Why would you want to be? Seems like that would be awfully dull."

"Yeah, well, being a bitch hasn't proved to be very much fun either. In fact, it's damn near ruined my life."

"Is that so?"

She nodded, "And I'm trying my hardest to redeem myself right now, but I'm having a very difficult time of it." Gwen looked up at him as if she had just made a startling revelation. "Wait a minute! Did you say your last name was Banning?"

"Yes, as a matter of fact, I did. Something wrong?"

"No, absolutely not. In fact, I think you're going to be very useful to me."

Dylan smiled, "I think I like the sound of that."

***Yes, I know, I know, I know! It's been awhile. Don't blast me. Sometimes I just get a total writers block. Anyways, let me know what you think. This story will be wrapping up soon.***