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Jess lay on Abby and Connors bed, staring at the ceiling. Every few seconds, a piece of clothing would fly past her, lading on the bed. Abby was frantically searching through her wardrobe, looking for something to wear. She and Connor were meeting Abby's baby brother Jack at a restaurant, and Abby wanted to look her best.

Jess closed her eyes and thought about the day. It had started ok, but as soon as the anomaly klaxon sounded, and her fingers flew across the keyboard, ready to give the team information about the anomaly, she knew, that today would be a long one. Right now, she wanted nothing more than to jump in the bath and have a long relaxing soak, and then go straight to bed. But right now, she couldn't, because she had promised Abby help in finding something suitable to wear. If she was honest with herself, she felt a little mean, because Abby looked and sounded like she really needed Jess' help, but it was the last thing she wanted to do. In fact, she could think of a million other things. Ordering food, running that well needed bath, buying shoes and clothes online, lying in bed thinking about Becker, talking to Becker, sitting with Becker, cuddling with Becker, kissi…

'ARGH' Abby exclaimed throwing a pair of jeans onto Jess, bringing her back to the bedroom, and shaking any thoughts of the captain away. 'I'm not going! She shouted, lying on the bed next to Jess. Connor walked into the bedroom, already dressed in his suit.

He was looking at his phone, as he walked in, and he gave Jess an exasperated look, taking in the mess of the room. Jess was baffled, as to how he could look really good looking and smart in a suit, while still managing to look dorky and nerdy.

'Abby, just wear whatever. It really doesn't matter.'

From the look on Connors face, he'd realised that he'd said the wrong thing, and from the look on Abby's face, well, she looked like she was about to murder her boyfriend. She sat up next to Jess, and Connors eyes widened as she picked up several pieces of clothing, enraged.

'Connor, what do you mean? Wear whatever? Are you mad? How about I just wear these jeans and this top? Is that ok?' Abby threw the clothes she was holding at Connor, who dodged them quickly and shut the door behind him, leaving the two ladies in the bedroom.

'Ok Abs I'm sorry. Don't wear whatever. I'll be waiting out here for you, ok?' Connor called from the other side of the door. He then paused, before adding 'Jess? Let me know when it's safe to come back in yeah?'

Jess closed her eyes again and brainstormed. She wondered if there was anything she could lend Abby from her wardrobe. She did have a short dark purple dress that would suit Abby, but she was going to wear that next week to work. There was a slightly longer red dress, but Abby said under no circumstances is when wearing red. This exclamation caused Jess to be surprised, because she personally thought Abby would look absolutely stunning in red.

After thinking for a few moments, Jess sat up quickly, receiving startled glances from Abby, who sat up with Jess. 'Are you ok?' Abby asked, slightly concerned.

'Yeah Abby, I'm fine. I'll be back in a sec.' And with that she jumped up and ran out of the room, neatly stepping over Connor, who was slumped against the wall, playing a game on his phone.

Jess ran into her room opposite Connor and Abby's, and went straight to her wardrobe. She immediately pulled out a navy blue knee length peplum dress with lace sleeves, with a black blazer. Then, from underneath her bed, Jess pulled out one of her many shoe storage boxes. After searching for a little while, she came across a pair of black strappy platform wedges that she had brought a few months ago, with Abby in mind.

Holding the bundle of clothes in her arms, she ran back to Abby, again stepping over Connor and dropped the clothes and shoes onto their bed. Laying the outfit out neatly on the bed, Jess looked up at Abby, feeling accomplished.

'How about this Abby? I saw this and though it would just look great on you. If you don't like it, we could go and have a look at some of my other clothes, but please just try it, I'm sure you'll love it.' Jess looked up at Abby, unable to read her facial expression.

'I don't need to try it Jess'. Abby answered slowly. Jess looked away disappointed.

'Really? Don't you like it?' Jess asked her flatmate.

Abby walked round the bed to where Jess was standing, and hugged her. 'No Jess I love it!' she exclaimed. Abby smiled, looking at Jess' face, and then started changing into the outfit.

'I knew you'd like it Abby. I brought those shoes just a few months ago, and I automatically thought they'd look great on you. Which they do' she laughed, observing Abby in her new outfit.

Abby twirled around in the mirror, allowing herself a full view of her attire. Jess is an absolute lifesaver. She thought to herself. She wouldn't have thought of an outfit like this for herself, but when Jess brought it into the room, she fell in love with it.

Almost in the same way that Connor fell in love with it when Jess called him into the room. He peeked cautiously around the door, half expecting more items of clothing thrown at him. But when he saw what, or who was on the other side, he drew his breath in and his eyes widened like never before.

Yeah he knew that Abby was absolutely drop dead gorgeous, but seeing her in this outfit blew him away. He was literally speechless. A few moments ago, he had been annoyed at his fiance after her slightly violent outburst, but all annoyed feelings melted away as she walked closer to him, and interlocked her small dainty fingers with his.

'Abby. You look, you err…' Connor stammered, unable to get his words out.

'Connor, shut up.' Abby said softly, before kissing him lovingly.

'Beautiful. Abby, you look absolutely, jaw droopingly beautiful.' Connor finished, before kissing her again.

Jess looked lovingly at the couple and felt her heart warm. They are sooo made for each other. She thought to herself.

Jess sat down on the bed as Connor and Abby began to tidy up the bedroom. 'Guys, don't worry about this, you get going. I'll tidy this up for you.' when they started to protest, Jess just held her hand up. 'You've got somewhere to be, while I've just got a hot date with the bathtub.' After a few seconds of silence, Jess added 'Don't worry Connor, I won't go looking for your collection of girly magazines' causing Abby to laugh.

Connor just laughed and picked up a cushion off of the bed and threw it at Jess, then took Abby's hand again, leading her out of the room.

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Abby and Connor were sat at their table, waiting for Jack to turn up. They had been making small talk since they'd arrived, but Connor could tell that Abby was really too nervous to be talking. He knew how much of a big deal this dinner was for Abby. It would be one of the first times that she'd seen Jack since he'd found out about the anomalies and got stuck in the future, and he'd still been angry at her for leaving without a trace for a year shortly after. She'd really wanted to tell Jack where she'd been, but he'd never have believed her if she had.

Connor shifted in his seat, and stood up to pull his jacket down, and as he did so, he'd seen something move out of the corner of his eye. He turned around to see Jack walking over to the table. He wasn't really dressed for the occasion, in black jeans, converse and a crumpled blue shirt with a black jacket over the top.

Abby looked at Connor, curious to why he was still standing, but she stood up too when she saw Jack approaching the table. Connor smiled at her, and gave her arm a reassuring rub, before stepping forward to greet Jack.

'Hiya Jack mate you alright' Connor said holding his hand out for Jack to shake. Instead, Jack just brushed his jacket down and looked at Abby. Connor pulled his hand back, and Abby instantly grabbed it for reassurance.

'Jack, how have you been? You ok?' Abby asked, reaching forward to give her baby brother a hug.

Jack hugged her back awkwardly, before sitting down in his seat, and taking a drink. Abby fidgeted with the bracelet on her wrist nervously, before Connor pulled her down into her chair. The three of them sat in awkward silence, before Jack spoke up.

'So, have you ordered yet? I'm starving'

'We ordered for you too. Steak and chips alright for you?' Connor asked.

Jack shrugged, taking another drink. 'Don't care. As long as you're paying.' Abby resisted the urge to scold her baby brother for being so cold and rude to Connor, but she held her breath instead and tried talking to Jack about what he'd been up to.

By the time they'd finished their meals, Abby had given up on making conversation with Jack, because any answer he'd given her other than a short grunt, had been a blow about how she'd left him for a year. Abby and Connor had both decided that it was best for them to tell Jack that they'd gone travelling, but for obvious reasons, Jack hadn't been best pleased.

Abby decided now as the best time to bring up the subject Jack had been called for. She patted her dress down nervously, and grabbed Connors hand once again for reassurance, before clearing her throat to speak.

'So Jack, I asked, me and Connor, we asked you here today because wanted to ask you something. Firstly I want you to know that I am really sorry for leaving you, it wasn't something that we'd planned, and it was more of a spur of the moment kind of thing. But since we've been back, we decided to take a further step in our relationship, and we decided to get married. It's what I really want.' Abby paused to take a breath, watching Jack's face for a reaction, but he just stared into his glass with his signature scowl. After a few moments of not getting a reaction, she decided to continue. 'But what I really want is for the person who I raised, the person I love more than anything in the world, for my baby brother to walk me down the aisle. I really need you to do this for me Jack. Nothing would make me happier.'

Abby finished her speech, and sat back in her chair, noticing that while she was talking, she had leaned quite far forward into the table. Connor glanced at her and smiled. He knew how hard it was for Abby to do that, and he was so proud of her. He squeezed her shoulder before they both turned to Jack, who was looking at them disgusted.

'Is this some sort of joke Abby?' He asked, totally disregarding Connor. Abby shuffled uncomfortably in her chair, but Jack continued. 'This must really be a joke. First you abandon me for him, then you come back and try to act like nothing has happened, and then you call me up and tell me to meet you, all to tell me that you are getting married. To him.' He finished, pointing rudely at Connor.

'Jack, I can't believe how rude you've been to Connor all night. He's the man I love. He's the man I want to marry. Jack, can't you see that? I just want to be happy.' Abby said, almost in tears.

'And what about me? Eh Abby. Am I not allowed to be happy? All you ever do is think of yourself, never about me. Then you go and carry on with your life like I don't even exist. Abby, Connor ruined my life, and so are you, by marrying him!' He shouted, slamming his fist on the table, attracting the attention of the other customers in the restaurant.

'Jack, Abby's done nothing but look after you and put you first from when you were little, she has never put herself before you. Why is it so hard for you to see that she just wants to be happy?'

'Because, she doesn't care about me, and she'll just further prove it if she goes through with marrying you.' Jack spat, his words full of anger and hate.

'I'm going to marry Connor.' Abby said quietly

Jack stood up and put his jacket on. 'Well then. You can find someone else to walk you down the aisle, and you have a spare invite to your wedding too, because I won't be there.' Jack turned away and walked out of the restaurant without looking back.

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During the car ride home, Abby had been really quiet, and for once, Connor didn't have a clue on how to cheer her up. Sure, he knew that the dinner with Jack wouldn't go completely smoothly, but he had no idea that it would go so bad. At this point in time, he almost resented the obnoxious selfish young man for being so rude towards himself and Abby. But as well as this, Connor had deep anger rush through his blood, as he remembered Jack making his Abby cry.

As Connor pulled up to Jess', he thought for a second that Abby had fallen asleep, so he lightly tapped her on the shoulder.

'Abby?' he called her softly. Abby turned her head to Connor and he realised that she'd been crying again. Forcing his anger away, he got out of the car and went to Abby's side, and opened her door, where she got out and fell into him, sobbing silently.

Connor felt a wave of emotion rush through him at the thought of the love of his life in tears. They stood there for a moment in the cold, Abby clinging onto his jacket, and Connors arms wrapped protectively around his fiancés shoulders. Connor coughed a little to speak, and his voice caught in his throat.

'Come on Abs. Let's get you inside. We can try Jack again when he's calmed down.' Abby stopped and looked up at Connor.

'He isn't going to change his mind Connor.' She said tearfully before continuing to walk up to the flat.

The couple walked up to the flat in silence, Abby just wanting to go to bed, and forget about dinner, and Connor deep in thought.

Connor turned his key in the lock and opened the door. He guided Abby inside with his hand of the small of her back, realising that all of the lights were off, so Jess was asleep. Abby sat on the sofa in the dark, and Connor joined her turning on the table lamp, dimly lighting up the seating room. Abby curled up on the sofa, snuggled up to Connor, and he placed his arm over her body, much like he had outside at the car.

It wasn't until Abby was dropping off to sleep, when Connor spoke. 'Abby, we can still try Jack. I know how much you want him to be there.'

A few more moments of silence followed before he spoke up again. 'But if he still refuses, Abby, I know who you could ask…'

Thanks so much for reading guys! It means so much! Please review and I'm sorry if you all hate me for portraying Jack as such a jerk. The next chapter is based around the guys, and it's already half written, so expect regular updating from me :D Love you guys!x