First of the extra chapters! :D

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As Jack left Newsie Square, hand in hand with Davey, she couldn't stop smiling. Not only had they won, but she got her newsies back, got their trust back.

And she got the guy.

Just as she was about to turn down the sidewalk, Davey suddenly stopped, tugging her to do the same. Jack pivoted, opening her mouth to ask what was going on when she spotted Sarah a little further down the way, happily chatting –

No, not just chatting, flirting, with Darcy.

Jack smirked in amusement at the scene, wondering if Davey even noticed what his sister was doing. The newsie nearly scoffed at that idea considering it was Davey and it had taken him days to notice the flirting that was directed towards him.

"Sarah!" called Les happily, making his way towards his sister.

She turned towards the call, her smile brightening as she bent down enough to catch him and engulf him in a large hug.

"Les! I'm so glad you're safe! You do know the folks and I have been worried sick since you up and took off last night!" she chided, releasing Les and giving him a once over. "No new injuries I should know about?"

Les quickly shook his head. "None! But, listen! The strike worked! We won!"

"That's great news!" she said with a smile before patting his cheek and straightening. "And I'm even happier that the two of you are alright." She raised her gaze towards Davey, giving him a look that spelled out that he was going to get an earful about the whole situation later.

"Yeah, sorry about last night," explained Davey, trying to smooth over the affair. "We –"

"Lodging house was closer and I wasn't going to let them wander the streets alone at that time of night," explained Jack, not wanting Sarah to be mad at Davey for the decision that had been made. Just as the older sister was about to ask some more questions, Jack turned her focus on someone else. "'Morning, Darcy," she greeted with a smile. "Thanks again for your help."

"Good morning to you too and it was my pleasure, I'm glad it worked out," he replied with a nod.

"And I sees youse already met Sarah," continued Jack with a knowing smile. Sarah eyed Jack with slightly wide eyes but the newsie was ignoring the look. "Quite a perceptive and smart young woman from what I's heard from her brothers."

"I have been getting that impression from out brief chat," remarked Darcy, sending Sarah a smile.

"Aren't you supposed to be at work?" wondered Les suddenly, looking up at his sister.

Sarah nearly chided her youngest brother, especially considering she had made the detour to make sure they were safe.

"I know, maybe Darcy could walk her to her work?" suggested Jack as Sarah sputtered in surprise.

"Yes, of course! Let me just inform Katherine and I will be right back to accompany you," explained Darcy and Sarah's face fell slightly at the mention of the other young woman.

"Oh, if you had a prior engagement, I wouldn't want to impose!" she cut in quickly.

Darcy shook his head. "Nonsense, it would my pleasure to walk with you. It's a beautiful morning to be walking alongside an equally beautiful woman." He sent her a smile before going to find Katherine.

Meanwhile, Sarah blushed even more, covering her cheeks with her hands. Les, Davey, and Jack were all smiling at the situation.

"Youse welcome," chuckled Jack, sending the young woman a wink as she smirked at the success of her intervention.

Sarah opened and closed her mouth several times as she tried to formulate a response. When she had headed towards Newsies Square that morning, she had not expected to come across a handsome young man. She had only hoped to be able to talk to him, get to know him while she waited for her brothers. She had not been expecting Jack to get him to walk her to work, even if she had secretly been hoping for that.

Sarah eyed the lead newsie who looked a little too smug and amused for her liking. Well, if Jack was going to play that game, Sarah was too.

"Well, Jack, as thanks for everything, you are coming over for dinner, right?" wondered Sarah, mirroring Jack's smirk from before. "Our folks and Dave would love that, no?" Sarah had of course noticed her brother and Jack holding hands and she was not going to let the chance to tease both of them slip away.

"I would!" added Les with a bright smile, staring up at Jack expectantly. "It'll be so much fun!"

"Wait," began Davey, knowing very well that Jack would most likely be uncomfortable with the situation. "Sarah, Les, maybe not –"

"It's ok," said Jack hesitantly after she had taken a deep breath. "I – I don't mind." She honestly minded but she also couldn't avoid their folks forever and, after the high of winning the strike, she felt more courageous.

Sarah's smile changed to a welcoming one. "Tonight, then?"

"Tomorrow?" replied Jack, glancing towards Newsie Square where Crutchie was walking out alongside Specs. "I have some family to look after tonight."

The Jacobs siblings all followed Jack's line of sight and they understood quickly enough.

"Tomorrow it is," agreed Sarah.

Just then, Darcy returned to her side, smiling at her and offering his arm. "Ready?" he asked.

Sarah's blush returned slightly as she nodded, hooking her arm around his. "See you tonight, boys," she said to her brothers. "And see you tomorrow, Jack."

"Bye!" called Les, waving at the two as they started walking down the sidewalk.

"See ya!" said Jack and Davey.

Sarah glanced back at them and mouthed a quick 'Thank you', her gaze pointing towards Darcy before returning her attention on him.

The trio watched for a moment longer before heading off as well: they did have papers to sell after all.

"When should we tell her about Darcy and who his father is?" asked Davey after a moment, an amused smile on his face.

Jack shrugged in response. "She'll figure it out, no?"


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