1The Meeting

Chapter 9

A/N: Hey, watz up with u guyz? I was a little disappointed with the number of reviews, or actually, lack of reviews, for the last chapter, but I'm gonna cut you all a deal. Unless I get at least 5 reviews for each chapter, I will continue updating. At least, until the last chapter. At that point, I will leave you all hanging, never put up the last chapter, leave ALL of you hanging, and just go on to the next story. And I must tell you, you will never understand the next story without the last chapter of this one, so REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW! Mwahahahaha. Anyhoo, yeah, this chapter is really short, but it was kind of just to help you all make a connection that's really important.

Meanwhile, in River Heights Jamie Winslow received a phone call from his brother-in-law, Carson Drew.

"Jamie, Nancy's in trouble," Carson said before he could even say hello.

"Did something else happen with her stalker?"

"Yes. Laura called me about five minutes ago, and told me that Nancy's car was blown up. Nancy wasn't in the car, but the person from the agency sent to pick it up was. He was killed instantly. I have a bad feeling about this. Do you think you could go up there and check on her for me? I'd do it myself, but Nancy made me promise that I wouldn't go up there unless she specifically asked me to. I know it sounds stupid, but I intend to keep that promise. I can't let her lose her trust in me. To tell you the truth, I've been worried about her, and not just because of her stalker. She's been kind of drifting away from me lately. I know its normal teenage things, but Nancy and I have always been especially close. And just some other things... I just don't want her to hate me completely."

"You got it Carson. And I understand, about Nancy and all. I'm going through the same things with Troy and Jake."

"Thanks Jamie. I've gotta run now, I've got court in an hour, and I need to check some last minute details."

"No problem. I'll call you when I get to Bayport, all right?"

"Okay. Bye Jamie."

"Bye Carson."

As Jamie hung up the phone, he remembered the last time he'd talked to Elizabeth. It hit him like a rocket. He thought about it every day since she'd died, but now it hit him harder.

Flashback

Jamie's phone was ringing. "Talk to me," he said.

"Hey Jamie, it's Elizabeth."

"Oh hey Lizi-bizi. What's up?"

"Everything. Today I was in a parking lot, buying some things for Nancy, and I parked right near this car, that I swear looked exactly like mine. Color, model, everything. I was walking back, after I was through shopping, and the owner of that car was just getting in. I didn't see it real clearly, but the car just blew up. I can't help but feel that it was meant for me, with this whole stalking thing and all. But listen, I've got a lead on my case, and I'm gonna be out checking up on it. I don't know how long I'll be out, but I'm guessing it'll be pretty late. Carson's still at the office, and I don't want Nancy along with me, so I'm going to take Nancy to George's house. I left Carson a note, but I'm just calling you to let you know because Carson will probably end up calling you to see if you know where I went or anything. Just tell him you don't know. I don't even know yet."

"Ok, I'll tell him. Be careful Elizabeth. You wouldn't want to miss being called Lizi-bizi everyday. Oh, just kidding. "

"Thanks Jamie. And would you stop calling me that stupid nickname? Jeff and I don't call you your's anymore, do we, Lamie-Jamie?"

"At least my names for you guys aren't lame."

"I think I'll take that as a compliment. And tell me Lizi-bizi isn't lame to my face, next time I see you."

"You got it. And you can take it however you want, but you're still always gonna be Lizi-bizi."

"Whatever. I gotta run, but is Jeff still at your place?"

"Yeah."

"Tell him I said love ya, will you?"

"Since when have you ever said that?"

"Since now."

Jamie laughed. That was just like his sister. She would think of something she was going to say to everyone every time she saw them. She would keep at it for a day, and then she would just forget about it, and go on to the next one. Apparently today's was love ya. "I'll tell him," was all he said.

"Thanks Jamie. Hey, love ya."

"Love ya too Lizi-bizi."

"Bye."

"Bye."

End Flashback

If he had known Elizabeth would die that night, he would've been more serious with his 'love ya.' That was when he made the connection. He ran out to one of the cars and began driving toward the airport. Elizabeth had been murdered that night. She was murdered the night a car that looked just like her's, and parked in the same parking lot, blew up. Nancy's car had blown up today. It seemed as though Nancy's stalker was doing everything Elizabeth's stalker was. That meant that tonight he might make his move. Jamie doubted Carson knew about the explosion, or else he'd be rushing out there to Nancy, regardless of whatever promises he had made. He certainly didn't remember telling Carson about it. He should've, but he didn't like to think about it. And if he did know about the explosion, it was possible he just hadn't made the connection yet. Jamie hadn't known enough to be able to save Elizabeth, but he knew now. He would stop Nancy from being murdered, if it was the last thing he ever did.

A/N: Well there ya go. Please read and review, and let me know what you think! Oh yea, I know the lizi-bizi thing is lamooo, but I'm trying to do better in giving you all a sense of what my new characters are like.

James Stapleton- thank you soo much for my ONLY review! Love Ya Lots!

Lillie's Quote of the Day: 12/5/05 Subject: none

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