First of all I apologize for taking so long....but unfortuantely life happens. I hope these next three Chapters can make it up to all of you!! I also want to thank all the reviewers... you know who you are...and to all of you I am incredibly thankful!!! With out your reviews I might have quit a long time ago. Were getting very close to my "new " material being revealed...so I'm getting nervous. You still have a few more updates until you see it...let's just hope that I can find that inspiration that I had years ago when this began!!! To all of reading.... Thank you!!!! Now on with the show.......

Joey was lost in a world of her own as she ran. The morning air helped clear her head, but still she was uptight about the whole situation with her job. One thing that made things a little easier was the new car. She could use the money she'd been saving towards her loans. She was lost in thought when she snapped out of it.

"Joey", Jen gasped. "Joey!" The last cry caught Joey's attention. She turned around to see Jen leaning over.

"Hey there Miss Lindley, I thought you wanted me to keep you going at a steady pace." Joey laughed as Jen stood up. Her face was a bright, crimson red. Joey jogged in place, then jogged besides Jen for a moment.

The day was perfect for an early jog. The weather wasn't too hot, but if you took a close look at Jen, one might think otherwise. Not only was her face red, but she was sweating profusely. Luckily not too many people were at the park yet.

"Come on Jen. Just up to the clearing over there!"

"I can't take another step! Have you ever heard of oxygen? Right now I need a large dose of air." She leans over, attempting to sit down. Joey quickly stops her, grabbing her upper arm and pulling her up. Joey sees the confused look on Jen's face.

"If you sit down now, every muscle in you lower extremities are going to cramp up. Why don't we go lean against that tree over there."

Jen's body just about collapsed against the tree.

"And here I would have never considered you, Jen, a tree hugger."

Jen laughed, "I have no clue how you do this so effortlessly, Joey. I mean you run for miles at a time. Here I have finished one and am feeling like regalvanized rubber!"

"Jen, I warned you earlier, it's not like you will be competing for a gold medal anytime soon! Just take it slow, in time it will get easier."

"I don't have that much time." She looks at Joey. "What's your feeling about August?"

"August?" Joey answered, her voice expressing some confusion.

"David and I are thinking about August, for the wedding that is." Jen answered, her voice now softer than earlier.

"AUGUST?!" cried Joey excitedly. "Really August, oh Jen that is wonderful!"

Joey leaned over and excitedly embraced Jen. As Joey released her, they both were grinning.

"I kind of have a question to ask you Joey. You see, I was wondering if you would be my maid of honor?" Jen asked.

Joey's reaction was a look of absolute shock. She sat there, eyes open wide.

"Me?' she asked, still stunned from Jen's request.

"Yes, you. Do you know anyone else more qualified? Joey you are one of my best friends.. I can't think of anyone more fitting."

"What about Jack? I mean you and him are so close." Joey asked. No he wasn't a female, but Jack and Jen had always been so close.

"Unfortunately Jack doesn't look as stunning as you would in a dress." Jen teased, "Although, who knows he might just like that idea." They both laughed.

"Well then of course I'll accept! But I gotta ask you. Where will Jack fit in, you two are so close. Is David going to ask him to be a groomsmen?"

"Actually, I wasn't going to tell anyone until I asked him. I guess I could tell you though. I am going to ask Jack to walk me down the aisle. You know ever since my parents divorced, dad has been living the jet set life. I really don't fit in his world, and honestly he doesn't fit in mine. I can't think of anyone more perfect for the job than Jack." Jen's voice wavered a bit.

"Oh, Jen.. " Joey said as she embraced Jen again.

"That's kind of the reason it got put off till August. I want Jack back here when the time comes." Jen smiled. "By then I'll be so stressed, I'll need both of my best friends there for me. Just promise me on thing. Promise me you won't kill me when I turn into one stressed bride to be!"

They both laughed. When Joey's cell phone interrupted their conversation. She politely motioned to Jen to give her a moment. She opened her small flip phone.

"Hello" Joey answered.

"Hey Bunny, how are you doing?"

"Fine Audrey and what are you up to this morning?"

"Actually I'm kind of stranded here out at the airport. I was wondering if I could convince this really great friend of mine to come pick me up?" Audrey teased.

"What in the world are you doing at the airport?" Joey asked.

"Chris had to head back out, he needs to be on set tonight." Audrey's voice saddened.

"I'm sorry Audrey. I can be there, but it will be about an hour. I'm kinda out running, and it's going to take me a little while to get back." She said as she winked at Jen.

"No problem, maybe I can go mess with the people in security. Go through the security gates acting a little eccentric. Let them think I'm some delusional woman. Sounds like a good time don't you think." Audrey laughed.

"Audrey, I can call Jack and have him there in 15 minutes." Joey said.

"No that's okay. I'll wait and I promise I'll behave. We'll I'll try." She laughed again.

"Okay, well if you can wait, I'll be there in about an hour okay?"

"Thanks Joey"

"No problem Audrey. See you in a bit."

Joey closed her phone. She looked at Jen smirking and shaking her head.

"We better get going before Audrey starts some kind of riot in motion at the airport. But before we do, I just want to thank you, for including me in your big day. Really Jen, I feel so lucky that you and I have become so close. Thank you." Joey said softly.

"I feel the same way, now lets get going before Audrey makes the noon news report." Jen laughed. They got on their way, jogging side by side...