A/N: I wrote this on a 20 hour drive from Florida to Texas (Hooray for being home) so there might be some funky wording again in this one. I know I kind of neglected poor William in the last chapter but he was there I assure you. He has a bigger part in this chapter. I'm still open to suggestions so let me know!

TheAngryPrincess13 - Glad you like it. I love getting the little 'Review Notifications' and so far the first ones have always been from you. Makes me smile.

kuddles4you - I want a mob of angry newsies to attack people with. Can I have one? Kind of like having a pet rock... What do you with it when there is no one to attack? Anywho, I started reading lost and found before I left for my trip so I am going to finish it now. I like it so far though.

Building Bridges

"You'se look familiar. Do I'se know ya?" William elbowed Rayanne at the exact moment that question escaped from Jack's lips.

"Am I a strangeh all o' a sudden, Cowboy?" Sparks voice caught Rayanne off guard and she laughed.

"Actually, we have met before." All the attention turned to her and she turned to face William. "And you've met him before too, Will."

William's eyes widened in surprised and he pulled his head back slightly. "I have?" A quizzical look crossed his features. Rayanne smiled at him and nodded and turned around to face Jack and Spot once again.

She pulled her long tresses back to make it appear as if it was tied in a low ponytail and spoke in a slightly higher voice.

"You liar. The headline says-"Jack cut her off and they finished the sentence together, "A poison took the wrong train."

"Rooftop? Rooftop Ray?" Rayanne's smile widened at the nickname and she watched as Jack cocked his head to the side and pointed his finger at her.

"Ya know, ya still owe me a penny fo' dat pape." A look of shock spread across her face and she nudged William repeatedly.

"Give me a nickel." William dug for a nickel in his pocket and placed it in Rayanne's awaiting hand. She stood up and grabbed Jack's hand placing the nickel inside before closing his fingers around it.

"There. With interest." Jack smiled and pulled his head to the side slightly to look at William.

"Thanks William." William nodded to acknowledge that he had heard Jack.

After a few seconds of silence Dutchy cleared his throat only to get hit on the side of the head by Sparks.

"I'se told ya not ta do dat. It ain't good fo' you'se." She spat at him but smiled when Dutchy rubber the sore spot on his head.

"I'se t'ink we should intraduce ya to da fellas. Wha' do ya say?" He stood up and held his hands out, one for Rayanne and one for Sparks. Both gladly took his hand and stood up. They walked to the middle of the room where Dutchy took hold of a chair and stood on it.

"'Ey fellas!" His voice boomed throughout the restaurant and everyone laid there gaze on him.

"I'se got a lady 'ere I'se want ya ta meet." He jumped down from the stair and placed his arm across Rayanne's shoulders.

"Dis," He motioned with his hand, "Is Rooftop. She's a frien' o' Jacky Boy." A chorus of hello's could be heard and Rayanne waved meekly.

Dutchy led her to a table in the corner where a few of the guys, including Mush and Kid Blink, were seated.

"Ya know Mush an' Blink. Dis is Davey, Boots, Les, an' Sarah. Davey is a walkin' mouth so ya might like talkin' to 'im. Les is 'is bruddah an' Sarah is deir sistah an' she's Jack's goil too." They exchanged greetings and Dutchy quickly pulled her to the next table.

"'Ere we 'ave Bumlets, Specs, Skittery, Itey, Snitch, an' Jake." Without pause he led them to yet another table.

"Snipeshooter, Racetrack," Rayanne stopped listening as she knew she would never remember all their names. She turned to look at the table she had left to see Jack, Spot, and Sparks questioning William.

William appeared to be answering all their questions after a few seconds of thought and the table was soon joined by Mush and Kid Blink.

Suddenly seeing a clock above the door Rayanne squeeled and ran to William. "We're late." William immediately stood up and picked up the bags as the two headed for the door Sparks grabbed Rayanne's wrist.

"Why'se ya leavin' so soon?" She let go of Rayanne's wrist and crossed her arms over her chest her gaze still set on Rayanne.

"I was supposed to meet someone 30 minutes ago. It's very important. I promise I will see you again." And with that Rayanne and William left the restaurant, the ringing of the bell being the only thing heard in Tibby's as they watched 'Rooftop' walk away.

A/N again:

My 20 hour trip turned into a 30 hour one because Lillian (My car. Yeah, I named it. I'm a n00b) decided to stop working at a gas station and we had to wait until the next morning to fix it and we were in the middle of nowheresville, Florida. I like to call it "Lillian's Revenge" since my cousin (Stupid kid) got in a car wreck in MY LILLIAN a week before and we just got her fixed but she is still all banged up on the inside. Then I get back home in Texas and I DON'T HAVE MY AP SCORES WHEN EVERYONE ELSE DOES.

And that's all I have to say about that.