A/N: hey thanks for the reviews, you guys are awesome. Hope you like this chapter, I've had some difficulty deciding what to do about that conference, but here goes. It's gonna be split between 2-3 chapters, so enjoy.

Chapter 10

Okay, writing a 20 minute lecture is not easy. Here I was thinking no problem, I'll just have Jesse write it, and get some statistics from CeeCee, but no. Jesse told me I had to talk for 10 minutes and he'd take the other 10. So now it's Thursday night and I'm freaking out because I have no idea what to say. It shouldn't be this hard; I only have to actually talk for 5 minutes because Cee got me a whole bunch of statistics. Urgh, I bet Jesse has his part all planned out, and knows it by heart.

Argh, so yeah, Doc came to 'help' me, which sounds really sad, but the kid's a freaking genius, why waste his talent. So, yeah he's just typing up the lecture he wrote for me, while I tried to finish The Joy Luck Club, which is not exactly easy. Then, one of my favorite sounds; the phone ringing.

"Hello!" I cheerfully answered.

"Buenas noches Querida", came a smooth, slightly accented voice. Ah, excuse me while I wait for my brain to start working again.

"Hey Jesse, what's up?" Oh, yeah, that's just oozing with intelligence. Nicely done Suze.

"Oh, nothing. I just wanted to see if you'd finished your part of the lecture."

"Of course, I mean do you really think I'd wait till practically the day before?"

"No, I just wanted to check. Do you want to practice?"

"When, like right now?"

"I don't see why not."

"Um, I'm more of a visual person, so maybe we could practice tomorrow, at lunch or something."

"Alright. Well, I have to finish my report for Government, so I will see you tomorrow. Good night Querida. Sleep well."

"Okay, night-y night. I love you."

"I love you too. Adios"

Argh, see he's all prepared, and I'm here in my pajamas waiting for my little brother to finish typing my lecture. God I'm so sad. Well I might as well relax in a bubble bath, I mean this is stressful; waiting for little Doc to finish with my lecture.

So I bathed, and relaxed. Then Doc came in with the lecture.

"Here Suze, all typed up and ready to go."

"With the statistics I gave you?"

"And some more I found off of some Catholic website."

"David, have I ever told you you're my favorite brother?"

He smiled and gave me a hug before leaving my room. Awh, that kid is so cute. After Doc left, I got ready for bed, and snuggled under my covers. My eyes had been shut maybe 2 seconds before the phone rang.

"Suze it's for you!" I heard Brad yell up the stairs.

"Urgh" I mumbled as I got out of bed and picked up the phone.

"Hello" I answered, only this time it wasn't cheerful.

"Ah, Susannah good you're awake" replied Father Dominic.

"Uh-huh. What's up Father D.?"

"Well, it's appears not very many teens are going to be attending this conference, so I was just informed that you and Jesse's lecture was cancelled."

"Ah, that's too bad. I was all prepared too" I said with mock sadness.

"Oh, don't worry though. I've spoken with one of the leaders and she's agreed to use Jesse and you as volunteers."

"Great" I mumbled.

"Yes, I think so. Jesse and you will be operating the day care facility."

"Wait…me and Jesse are watching little kids all weekend?"

"Oh, no. Only all Saturday, and Sunday afternoon."

"Lovely, just lovely."

"Yes, Jesse thought so too. Well good night Susannah" he said before quickly hanging up. All I could do was stare at the receiver. Little kids! All weekend!

"Oh, God" I squeaked as I fell back onto my bed. That night I fell asleep clutching the stuffed bear Jesse gave me, and wondering why it just had to be little kids.

The next day went by so fast. After school, Jesse met me by my locker and carried my things out to Father Dominic's waiting car. We got into the back seat, and Father D. drove us all to the airport, where we then boarded a plane for the over three and a half hour flight down to San Diego. Jesse and I fell asleep, and didn't wake up until Father Dom. told us we were in San Diego. After we got our stuff, and exited the airport, I saw San Diego. We were riding in a taxi, but I could still see the city.

It really was beautiful. They had lush gardens, and palm trees everywhere. As we drove into downtown, the gardens started disappearing and we were surrounded by tall buildings and bright lights. Everywhere you looked there were little coffee shops, restaurants, and a couple night clubs that looked like fun. We even passed a 20 and under club, that I pointed out to Jesse. He smiled, and said that if we had time he'd take me.

Hey, so far San Diego sounded fabulous, and I couldn't wait till I got to go explore it with Jesse.

After about another 20 minutes we pulled up in front of a Holiday Inn.

"Wow, Father Dom. only the best for you" I said sarcastically.

"Well, it was the logical choice, seeing as how the Convention Center is only a few blocks away. Now, there was limited space available here so I was only able to reserve two rooms."
"I'll room with Jesse" I blurted out. Jesse smiled shyly at me and then helped me out of the car.

"Susannah, are you quite sure? I don't believe your parents would be very happy about that…but if you two can promise to behave yourselves I'll allow it, only because I trust the both of you."

"Do not worry Father, Susannah and I will remain on our best behavior" Jesse assured him.

"Well, alright, go up to the front desk, and ask for the keys reserved under Susannah Simon."

"Why are they reserved under my name?" I questioned.

"Because who else would reserve a room under your name?"

"Fine" I replied.

Jesse and I walked into the hotel, and were immediately greeted by the receptionist. We told her we were under the reservation Susannah Simon, and she happily gave us the key to room 489. After we got to the fourth floor we found our room and put our stuff away. There was only one king sized bed in the room, and when I informed Jesse of this he smiled and tried to act all cool.

While Jesse used to bathroom, I quickly changed into my sexy little black dress. I paired it with some of those heels that wrap around your legs, and some dangly silver earrings. When Jesse came out he stared at me for a while, and then asked "Querida, what's the occasion?"

"No occasion. We're going out. Get changed."