Hey! It's me again! I kinda ran into a problem with this story…but I'll tell you guys later. Try guessing in your reviews! That'll be fun! Well, for me anyway. lol
Review-a critical evaluation, as in a book.
Katsura-Chan-I have no clue what made me think of that. Originally, it was hot sauce, but that didn't make much sense to me. Here's a stack of blueberry and pepperoni pancakes. If you don't want to eat them, you can use them as bait to lure Jack to your house.
ZAGRH8R-Krystal isn't Maddie. Actually, she's me, under a different name. Maddie comes in later. There's even a little bit of jealousy. But I've said too much. And, you do have a good point. I don't think Maddie would come within 10 feet of him. About the pancakes, I'm not quite sure if that would even taste good. But, Jack isn't exactly what you would call "normal". Here's a framed and autographed picture of all the characters from DP.
Wiggle Lizard-I'm not quite sure about that movie now. I'm still looking into it. If you find any info about the movie or episodes, please tell me! Unfortunately, this is only the third review I got. But, here's an 'I reviewed for one of Jacks Ghost Girl's stories!' pin and a Danny plushie.
OSparrow-Umm…let me get this straight. If I don't update, you'll be hyper and you'll throttle me with a pancake. I guess that means I should update. Here four gallons of SUGAR-FREE ice cream. lol
Queen of Cats-Thanks for reviewing. By the way, that was chapter 7. I think you are waiting for this chapter. Have no fear, Chapter 8 is here! That was cheesy. Anyway, please keep reading! Here's 10 pounds of Colby Jack cheese. Why, I don't know. But please enjoy it.
Saiya Woods-The pancakes were a sudden spurt from my strange mind. I have no clue how I thought of it. Also, this story is supposed to be like "Prisoners of Love", so this would have happened before "My Brother's Keeper". Here's the entire first season of Danny Phantom on DVD.
Chibi Millenia Phantom-'Uh' what? Please explain in your next review. I sound like one of those AIM robots…anyway, here's a box of Phantom Candy. It's like the candy inside Wonderballs, but it comes in the shape of the Danny Phantom characters.
cheerin4danny-Thanks for pressing the 'go' button! If you do try blueberry and pepperoni pancakes, tell me how they are. I was thinking about it, but I dunno…hmm. How do you think Jack and Jazz would react? Please tell me in your next review. Here's a Krystal plushie. You'll hear more about her in this chapter.
Ditto 49-I'm glad you think I'm a good author. Sometimes I doubt that, but it's reviewers that convince me to keep writing. Here's a giant stack of Pringles, given to you by Bob. And yes, that is his real name, lol.
Keep reviewing! I love getting reviews!
Jack: Blueberry and pepperoni? That's disgusting. I WOULD NEVER EAT SUCH A-
Me: (shoves pancake into Jack's mouth)
Jack: Hey, these are good.
Maddie: (disgusted)
Me: I wonder if I'll inherit Danny Phantom…I guess not. The most awesomest creator of The Fairly Oddparents (which is not mentioned in this story) and Danny Phantom is Butch Hartman.
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Jack had polished of a fair amount of pancakes, when Jazz asked him once again where he was last night.
"Well, after I left…"
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Jack stormed down the street.
'Danny doesn't appreciate me. If only I had forced him onto Maddie before she left. Jazz cares about me. And just because Danny has those powers doesn't give him the right to be smart-mouthed.' Jack thought furiously to himself.
'Where the heck am I going, anyway?'
Jack looked up at the sky. It was a clear night, with a full moon. It was unusually quiet outside. There weren't even a lot of cars on the streets.
'I should go home. Talk to Danny.' Jack sighed. His life seemed to be worthless. What if he had no purpose? 'Maybe I was put here to hurt people. Talk about a pitiful existence.'
Jack walked down the street a while, his anger depleting. He finally decided to go back, when he saw a sign across the street. It was the sign for the local bar.
'I really shouldn't…but, one beer can't hurt.'
Jack walked in, feeling a little out of place. He sat down at a table and ordered a beer. Looking around, he caught sight of a woman who was sitting at the table across from him, alone.
He walked up to her nervously.
"Um…are you here alone?" he cautiously asked. He didn't want to steal her from another man. He just wasn't like that.
She looked up, startled. "Oh, yes. I…um…I was just about to leave. I ran out of money…" She wondered if she should be telling him this.
"If you'd like, I'll buy you something…" What was he saying?
"Well, if you insist…" She walked over to Jack's table, looking a bit embarrassed.
"So, what's your name?" Jack looked at her. She had short, brown hair with blonde streaks in it. Her blue eyes constantly darted around, almost as if she was paranoid. She had tons of freckles. And her body-
"My name's Krystal. Krystal Jones. You must be Jack Fenton."
Jack stared blankly at her. "Um, yes…how did you know?"
"You're the famous ghost hunter. You and your-wait! You're married! How could you do that to your wife?"
Krystal stood up to leave.
"Wait, no! Let me explain everything!" Krystal turned her now icy blue eyes to Jack. His look pleaded her to stay. He had a weird feeling inside. It seemed familiar, but he couldn't place it…
"Fine, but you better not lie."
"See, my wife left me two weeks ago. I've been alone with my kids ever since. And about being a ghost hunter? I'm not anymore. I quit. I wanted to make sure I was there for my kids."
"Your wife left you? You poor man…my...my husband left me a few years ago, and I just haven't felt that…loving towards anyone since."
It struck Jack that her heart had hardened and that it would take some tender love to…wait! He just met her! What was he thinking?
"Oh, well, um-"
"But you Jack, you're someone special. I can tell just by looking at you that your wife left because she had a problem, not that you directly hurt her. She misunderstood you, didn't she?"
Jack sat there in silence. Was this an effect of the alcohol?
"Jacob…he…" Tears formed in Krystal's eyes. Jack held her hand.
"It's okay. You don't have to talk about it if you want-"
"You don't understand! I have no-one to talk to!" She started weeping.
"Well, then I'm here. C'mon. I know a place where we can be alone." Jack paid the waitress and they left. They walked to Amity Park and sat under a tree. Krystal clung to Jack, sobbing into his chest. Jack held her close, stroking her hair.
"It's okay…" Jack felt so comfortable. He never felt this way before, not once in all his years with Maddie. And he had just met Krystal a few hours ago.
"Jacob…I thought he loved me…" She wrapped her arms around Jacks neck. "One night, he was treating me to all these nice things…dinner, a movie, and…well…" She chuckled sadly. "I felt like I was flying. I loved that man so much…I came home late from work the next night and I expected a warm welcome, judging by the way he had treated me the previous night…instead…he was on the couch, with my best friend, Erin! I've been alone ever since…" She clung to Jack once again. "I have to go. But I want to see you again…you've changed my life Jack. Thank-you." She kissed him soundly and ran away. Jack smiled, wondering if he'd ever see her again.
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Jazz sat looking at her dad. Was this the man who absolutely refused to see other women because he was convinced that Maddie would return?
Jack wondered if he should have told her all of that. He had gotten into the habit of telling her most of his thoughts and feelings.
"So…why did you pass out?" Jazz asked hesitantly.
"Last thing I remember is that I stopped at a gas station and bought a few bottles of beer. I really don't know why…" His voice trailed off. There was something he never told anybody before.
"You do."
Jack looked up at his daughter. "'Scuse me?"
"You know why…you just don't want to tell me. It's okay. You don't have to." Jazz already knew what it was. How come he never told her he had been an alcoholic in years gone by?
Jack looked carefully at Jazz's face. Small tears had formed in her eyes. She knew.
"Well, I used to have a problem…" What had been Jazz's worst fear was true.
"Alcoholic?" She said quietly?
"Uh…yeah…listen, we'll talk about it later. We need to go shopping for food." Jazz followed Jack out to the car. She was still lost in thought. Was there something he wasn't saying? Or did he just not feel like talking about it. Either way, Jazz had a really bad feeling about this.
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Oh! What is it? Mysterious…anyway, sorry that I haven't updated it in a long time. I was waiting for that 10th review, but I got 9 and that's good enough. Thanx you guys!
There are going to be new Danny Phantom episodes soon. And on October 29th is a Halloween special called "Fright Knight". I can't wait!
I'll try to get the next chapter up ASAP. I know where the story is going now, so hold on to your seats! It's gonna be a bumpy ride! (maniacal laughter)
