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CHAPTER 4
Sean finished filling his duffle bag with the last of his things. He looked around his now empty apartment. He couldn't believe that two weeks had gone by so fast and that tomorrow morning he would be flying to Quebec to start his basic training. He was just about to lock up for the last time and head to Emma's house for the night when he heard the familiar rev of a car engine in his driveway. He walked outside and there was his best friend Jay getting out of his orange Honda civic.
"Well Seanie, you didn't really think you could leave town without saying bye to your best bud, did you?" Jay smirked.
"Of course not Jay, I was just about to call you."
"So who am I going to get to work on cars with me while your gone to good old Quebec? Maybe if I'm lucky Alex will give me another shot." Jay said. Sean knew it was doubtful that Jay and his old girlfriend Alex would get back together. She had moved on and was already in another relationship. Plus she was starting university in the fall and most likely wouldn't want to be hanging around a troublemaker like Jay.
"I had a favour to ask you Jay. Something really important." Sean said with a serious tone in his voice. Jay nodded his head and listened to Sean. "With me being miles away I'm going to be a bit worried about Emma. I want to make sure she's safe and I was kind of wondering if you'd be able to watch out for her while I'm gone."
"I don't know Sean but last time I checked stalking was illegal. Not that I'm against doing illegal things. I'm just not sure my goal in life is to end up in the slammer anytime soon. No offense." Jay replied.
"I'm not asking you to stalk her stupid!" Sean slapped Jay in the back of the head and laughed. "I'm just asking that you be there for her if something happens and she gets in trouble. Like if her car breaks down and she's stranded in the middle of no where or some guy gives her trouble. I need to know that she will have someone to call who can come help her who is not miles away."
"Yeah, I think I could look after Greenpeace for ya while your gone." Jay said "I'm just kind of surprised you asked me. Especially with what happened between her and I in the ravine." Sean had tried to move past the thought of Jay and Emma hooking up in the ravine last year while he and her were broken up and he was living in Wasega beach. It took a while but Sean had forgiven both of them for what had happened. After all it wasn't like Sean and Emma were together at the time. He really couldn't expect her to sit around like a nun forever.
"I've decided to move on and not think about things that may have happened while I was gone last year. You're my best friend Jay and the only person I really trust with this."
"Well in that case you owe me Soldier." Jay replied with another smirk on his face.
"And how much or what exactly do I owe you?" Sean questioned.
"Oh, I think a 12 pack of beer when you come back to visit next time should cover it."
"Deal." replied Sean "Oh yeah, and thanks a lot man. I really appreciate it." They talked for a few minutes about cars and the shop where they both worked at. Sean noticed it was getting late and knew he should be heading over to Emma's for the night. They said their goodbyes and ended with a "man" hug. Sean got in his car and headed to Emma's house.