Just old friends?? – Part 6By – Ashleigh Archie looked up at her.  "Lexie was speaking to Tom today, and he mentioned something to her that indicated that he umm….had his way with you" Archie finished.  Jess's hand started to shake and she poured tea over her hand.  "Ouch…..damn" yelled Jess in pain.  Archie got up and went straight over to Jess.  "Are you alright, here give me your hand" said Archie taking her hand and putting it under the cold water.  "I'm sorry, but Lexie was worried, because he has been getting at her too" said Archie.  "Oh god, I don't want Duncan to find out.  I didn't do anything, he forced himself on to me" Jess said in tears.  Archie put his arm around her and gently pulled her against his chest.  "It'll be ok Jess; Duncan has to know so we'll tell him the truth, he can't be angry with you, it wasn't your fault." he said holding her tight.  "Well will you and Lexie come with me to speak to him" sniffed Jess.  "Yeah course we will" said Archie smiling and looking at her.  "Is your hand ok?" asked Archie.  "Not really but I'll survive" giggled Jess.  Archie smiled "right well call round to the big house tomorrow at about 4pm and we'll tell him, because I have some stuff to do before then ok?" asked Archie.  "Yeah that's fine, thanks Arch" smiled Jess.  Archie smiled back then left. Back at the house Lexie was sorting through some papers.  "Hello Lexie".  Lexie turned around to find Paul standing at the door.  "Hey Paul" Lexie said smiling.  "So …does he know yet" asked Paul.  "Who…know what?" asked Lexie who wasn't paying much attention to what he was asking her.  "Archie, does Archie know about you and Tom" said Paul.  "There is no me and Tom" said Lexie in a sharp tone.  "But yeah I told him what happened and he was fine with it ok?" said Lexie.  "Oh right…well I'm glad you have sorted it out now then" said Paul.  "Well then, I have things to do" said Paul walking away.  "Ah right…..bye then" said Lexie.  "Jeez everything's a mess again" Lexie said to herself.  She gave up and went downstairs.  "Lexie dear, are you alright you look awful" asked a concerned Molly walking through the hall.  "Yeah Molly I'm fine, just a bit tired…I've been trying to sort out bills and other stuff all night" sighed Lexie.  "Go and sit down dear, I'll get you a nice cuppa" smiled Molly continuing on to the kitchen.  Lexie went and sat in the family room and watched the clouds as they slowly started to build up over the hills.  "Where is he?" she said.  "Right here" said a voice coming from the door.  A startled Lexie turned around.  "Jesus Tom don't you give up, you come here and try it on with me then you try it on with Jess! Wont you just get out before you ruin everyone's lives" said Lexie.  "I'm not goi..."  "He tried it on with Jess?" said Duncan who had walked by and happened to hear Lexie.  Tom turned around to face him.  "Listen mate, that girl must be mad if she's dating a goof like you" he laughed.  Duncan's face turned red with anger and he swung his fist up in the air and punched Tom.  "Dunc im sorry, Jess was going to tell you" said Lexie running over to Duncan and taking him by the shoulders.  "Im not mad at Jess, its him that piece of scum" shouted Duncan.  Lexie turned to Tom…."Listen I think you'd better go before you get yourself into any more trouble, so get packing" she said.  Tom got up and went over to Duncan.  "Im sorry, and to you Lexie" he said looking at her.  "I never meant to cause trouble, but im going now".  He turned around and walked outside.  "Hopefully he wont come back" said Duncan.  "You have to speak to Jess now Dunc, but don't be hard on her" said Lexie taking Duncan's hand.  "I won't be, thanks Lex.  Cya later" he said smiling.Lexie watched as he ran outside to find Jess …..TO BE CONTINUED