It was with no small amount of surprise that Jenny found herself face-to- face with Angela as soon as she stepped outside. She noted with some concern that Angela was breathing heavily.

"Angela? What's wrong? Are you all right?"

"Yeah. I just couldn't wait so I ran all the way over here."

Angela smiled and Jenny laughed.

"Come on. We can go find a nice spot in the shade to sit and talk."

"Jenny!" Came a voice from a distance.

She and Angela looked at each other, and then they both turned around to see who it was.

"Summer?"

Jenny and Angela waited for her to catch up with them.

"Hey Summer," Jenny said. Then she realized that Angela and Summer hadn't been introduced. "Angela, this is Summer. Summer, this is Angela."

"Hi."

"Hello."

"So what's up, Summer?"

"I wanted to help. I figured I could talk to Angela, too."

Jenny smiled. She was glad to have Summer's help. She was admittedly more thankful for what the gesture meant, though. It meant that Summer, at least, didn't blame Jenny for wanting to help PC and Slug.

"Well, let's get started. The sooner we talk the sooner Angela can get home."

It didn't take long to tell the story. Then the girls worked out exactly what Angela would tell PC and Slug, including what PC and Slug would be told to tell the police. As they were gathering their things to leave Jenny was surprised to catch sight of Zach.

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He was leaning against a tree and from the look of things he was waiting for something. Or someone, she thought to herself as she followed the direction of his gaze and noticed what-- correction--make that who, he was looking at. Although he was currently pretending not to be watching Summer he wasn't doing a good job of it--but he looked cute trying. Jenny smiled as she finished putting her books away. Maybe Zach's newfound interest in girls would last longer than she first thought. She remembered their morning meeting and wondered if having Zach fill Summer in had led to anything. She briefly considered asking Summer but realized it wasn't the right time or place.

"Okay, Angela. Are you clear on everything?" Jenny asked. At her nod she continued.

"All right. Let us know how everything turns out, especially if there's a problem like you don't hear from them soon."

With a wave Angela took off, leaving Summer and Jenny alone.

"Thanks a lot, Summer. You were terrific. Really, you were a big help. I'm glad you decided to stay and get involved."

They walked toward the tree where Zach was. Jenny could guess the moment Summer realized Zach was there, but only because she stopped dead in her tracks. Jenny pretended not to notice the looks flying between her friend and cousin.

"Hey Zach," Jenny called out, "What's going on?"

"Well I thought I would see if it was okay if I came to your house and talked with Grandpa Evenson."

"Sure. Summer was going to come over and help me cram for my Spanish test." She improvised hoping Summer wouldn't blow her cover.

"Oh, okay. Do you two need a ride?"

"Actually that would be great. Thanks, Zach."

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At Jenny's house Zach disappeared quickly, leaving Jenny to go to her room with Summer following silently behind her. She remained silent until the door shut. Then she rounded on Jenny.

"All right. Out with it. What was that all about?"

"Sorry about that. But I noticed some tension between the two of you and wanted to give you guys a chance to work it out. And I knew it would come down to forcing Zach. So I figure he can take you home and you two can clear the air. Or not."

Summer rolled her eyes, clearly not believing Jenny.

"Whatever. What about Spanish?"

"Well I wouldn't mind having you help me study while we wait."

Summer was waiting for Jenny to ask about the tension she had noticed. But Jenny never said a word about it, content to study Spanish. Summer realized it probably was a good idea to talk to Zach. She didn't want everyone to realize that there was tension and comment on it. If Jenny had noticed everyone else was bound to as well. Better to get things back to normal.

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Jenny and Summer went down to the kitchen once they were done studying. They were sitting at the table talking about Angela when Zach walked in with Grandpa Evenson. Jenny got up and hugged her grandfather. Then she turned to face Summer.

"Summer, maybe you should call your mom or dad and see if they can come pick you up. I know how they worry about you nowadays."

Summer looked at her quizzically. Then she caught on.

"Oh yeah. I'd better call and tell them we're done studying."

"Nonsense, Summer," Grandpa Evenson said. "Zach can take you home. Isn't that right, Zach?"

For a moment Zach looked sick, like his grandfather had just asked him to skin an animal or something. Then he wiped his expression clean.

"Sure. Whatever."

"Thanks, Zach. I appreciate it."

As Summer and Zach left Jenny faced her grandfather, who was looking at her and smiling what could only be termed a co-conspirator's smile.

"So how'd I do?" he asked. Jenny's eyes widened.

"Was it that obvious?"

"Don't worry," he said, laughing at her panicked expression. "It may have been obvious to me but I'm sure Zach is clueless."

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Author's note: I forgot the disclaimer in the real chapter seven so I will put it here and mention that it is retroactive.

Disclaimer: I own nothing. I can give you nothing if you sue. I don't want you to sue, so please don't. Use your powers for good, not evil.