For Jack and Amy, the first week went slowly as they spent their days enjoying the sunshine, the city, and being together. Pacey and Joey didn't have the luxury of summers off. Joey had always enjoyed her job as a copy editor. She wrote her own novels in her free time, but she couldn't stand the inconsistency of it. She got a nerdy pleasure out of simply contributing to the process of a book being made. Pacey always joked she loved it because she got paid to correct peoples errors. Pacey had started his job at the restaurant and immediately fell in love with it. Joey recognized the change as soon as he got home from his first day. He had that childish grin on his face she'd grown to love, and he excitedly babbled to her about all of the different items on the menu. Although they both enjoyed their jobs, when July 4th rolled around they were thrilled for the vacation. Friday afternoon they packed up their stuff, and eagerly headed to Capeside for the annual barbeque and Independence day events.

"Hey Jack," Andie said as she picked up her phone.

"Hey, what time are you getting to Capeside today?" He asked.

"Already here!" She replied enthusiastically. "You're coming aren't you? I haven't seen you in forever."

"Speaking of which, I have some news," He said in a fairly upbeat tone. "I have a boyfriend." Jack was pretty sure he could call Rob that.

"Oh Jack! That's great! What's his name?" Her interrogation had begun.

"Rob. He's really great."

"What does he do? How old is he? When did you meet him? Why didn't you call me? What does he look like? Where is he from?"

Jack laughed and sighed. "Well, I called to tell you I want to invite him along. I mean I don't know if he'll want to, but do you think it would be alright?"

"Yeah," Andie said confidently. She wanted to meet him and she wouldn't let anyone get in the way.

"So," Jack began hopefully. "Will you tell dad for me?"

"Sure," Andie answered benevolently.

"Thank you. I owe you big time, but I've got to go pack."

"Okay, see you guys soon."

"Love you, bye." Jack said.

Jack invited Rob along, and was pleased with the speed at which he agreed. Amy was excited, too. She couldn't remember Capeside; she hadn't been since she was a baby, but Jack was always talking about it. They packed lightly, and carrying their backpacks for the three day weekend, they walked to meet Rob at the train station.

"Jack!" Andie cried greeting them at the door. She gave him a hug "And Amy," she said and lifted her up in the air. "And you must be Rob," Andie said.

"This is my sister Andie," Jack introduced them.

Rob nodded. "Nice to meet you."

Jack's father stood quietly behind Andie. "Dad, this is Rob. Rob, this is my dad Peter. Rob shook his hand formally. Jack's dad was trying hard to be supportive but his silence was the best he was going to get.

"Why don't you three bring your bags upstairs," Andie suggested trying to break the awkwardness hanging in the room.

As soon as they were out of earshot, Jack apologized for his father's behavior. "He's never really approved of me. He's getting better, though. Don't take it personally."

Rob nodded, "I understand."

"You'll love my sister Andie though. Hey Amy? You want to sleepover in Andie's old room?" He asked. There were bunk beds and they needed to use any spare room they had. During July 4th weekend every house in Capeside was full and the Potter B&B had been sold out for months.

"Yeah!" She replied running downstairs to let Andie know.

"I thought once we unpack, we'd go down to the creek and see if Pacey and Joey are here yet."

"Okay," he answered agreeably.

"I'm sorry," Jack apologized even though Rob didn't seem to mind. "Maybe this wasn't the best weekend to come down. It's very hectic here this weekend."

"I work with children," Rob replied. "I'm not easily overwhelmed. Jack gave him a kiss and they went downstairs.

"Hey Amy," Jack called. "C'mon we're going to go and see if Joey and Pacey got here." Amy ran to catch up with them, her little legs moving at lightning speed to catch up with their strides. Rob lifted her onto his shoulders and they continued.

"Hey," Jack said as he entered the B&B.

Bessie greeted him with a hug. "Joey and Pacey are getting settled in. They'll be down in a couple minutes," she explained.

Pacey and Joey came into the kitchen and Jack went through introductions again. "Why don't you send Amy outside," Joey suggested. "Alexander and Lily are out there. They can look after her for a little while and we can have some coffee or something." Jack nodded and Amy jetted out the door.

"How old are they now?" Jack asked curiously.

"Seven," Joey said.

"Wow," Jack said with surprise. "They got old."

"So did we," Joey said with a smile.

The four of them enjoyed catching up, and the kitchen already smelled delicious. Scents of chicken, and corn and homemade pies filled the air. "Pacey's been working all afternoon," she explained.

"Just prep work," Pacey said modestly.

"We'll have to go out to Pacey's restaurant, when we get back to the city," Jack told Rob.

"Sounds good," Rob replied.

"It's not my restaurant," Pacey clarified, "I just work there."

"It will be one day," Jack said smiling. "We should get going soon," Jack said. "We just stopped by to say hi. I don't want Amy to go to bed to late. We have a tiring day tomorrow," Jack said starting to get up.

"How many people are coming?" Joey asked Pacey.

"Last I heard was 35-40."

"Wow," Rob said. Joey nodded. Jack was about to go get Amy, when Rob volunteered. "I'll go find her," he said, allowing Jack some time with his friends.

"He's cute," Joey said. Jack smiled.

"Seems like a good guy," Pacey said shrugging his shoulders.

"He is," Jack assured them.

Rob and Amy walked in the back door gabbing away. "I played with the big kids," she proclaimed proudly.

"Was it fun?" Rob asked interested.

"Yes!" She shouted with delight. They said goodbye and walked back to the house.

"Are you tired?" Jack asked, fully aware of the answer.

"No!"

Jack smiled. "Well, maybe if you go ask Andie she'll do BBB tonight." Jack didn't feel bad about giving Andie extra work. She loved her role as aunt.

"BBB?" Rob questioned him once Amy had left.

"Bath, bed, book." He explained slightly embarrassed.

Rob laughed. "You two are so cute," he said and gave Jack a kiss on the cheek.

Jack stood had been worried all day about the sleeping arrangements. The bed was a double, but he didn't want to make Rob uncomfortable. He was relieved when Rob came out of the bathroom in his PJ bottoms, and nonchalantly laid down on the right side. Jack also couldn't help but notice Rob's chest. He didn't quite have abs, but he was definitely fit. Rob just turned on the TV as if nothing were out of the ordinary. Jack admired and envied his confidence and security. Maybe some of it would rub off on him.