I do not own My So Called Life, the characters, or any song lyrics contained in this work of fiction. Danielle and Brian's kids are of my imagination. I based Rayanne's husband on AJ Langer's real life husband because I always pictured Rayanne dying from her addictions but I though well, what if she got herself together, found a fabulous husband, and was a Lady. No one who knew Rayanne would ever suspect her to be married to a Lord. II created Rickey's partner, David for the storyline.

Scene: Jordan is standing in a public men's room at the sink, looking in the mirror.

Jordan: (Voice-Over)

I am early. I cannot believe that I am early. Jordan Catalano does not arrive early. At least I did not totally conform to convention as my lack of a traditional suit should reflect. I got here before she did, although I know they are on their way thanks to a text from Brain. I am never nervous. I can sing in front of thousands of people and not be nervous, I am nervous.

I hope she is not put off by my wardrobe. Maybe I should have got a normal suit for this. I love this black leather blazer and pants though. It is rock and roll dressed up.

I am not nervous.

I am nervous.

Will she even give me the time of day?

Scene fades out to the ballroom where it looks like a wedding or a prom. Round tables with tablecloths, cloth napkins, floral centerpieces, a DJ set up in front of the dance floor, a buffet table, already set with hors d'oeuvres. Bar in the corner. Class members and their spouses mill around and reminisce.

We pan the camera slowly to the entrance of the room, where we see Rickey and his partner walk in followed by Sharon and Kyle then Brian and Danielle. Angela, looking a bit uncertain trailed in last, a bit behind the couples. Angela tilts her head down and she tucks her hair behind her ear. She is clearly nervous.

When she looks up she sees many of her classmates but not the one we know she is looking for. Jordan is standing behind her, hanging back a bit just watching her as she walks into the room.

There is a table with name tags, and everyone is getting theirs and hanging the lanyard around their necks. Angela goes over to get hers. She picks her tag up and slides it around her neck.

Jordan walks up behind her.

Jordan: That necklace doesn't go with that dress.

Angela turns around and tucks her hair behind her ear.

Jordan: You are even more beautiful that I remember.

Angela: Thanks,

She looks at the floor.

Angela: Long time no see.

Jordan: Yeah

Angela: So you are a big time rock star now.

Jordan: I guess

They just look at each other for a moment.

Jordan: I want to talk to you.

(Jordan looks at her)

I need to…

Um…

Angela…

I want to tell you…

Angela: (Voice-Over)

In typical Jordan Catalano fashion, he cannot get a complete sentence out.

Angela looks down and tucks her hair behind her ear again,

Jordan: Angela I've missed you.

Angela: I missed you too. So, who is your date? Can I meet her?

Jordan: I don't have a date.

Angela: You must have so many women dying to be with you now that everyone knows your name.

Jordan: yeah but….

Angela: I bet you have several girlfriends.

Jordan: No, I don't have anyone. How about you? Who are you here with, a husband or a boyfriend?

Jordan: (Voice –Over) I know she is single. I want no need to hear her say it.

Angela: I am single. I tagged along with Rickey and his partner David, Sharon and Kyle and Brian and Danielle. I am the seventh wheel.

Angela is quite fidgety as she gets when she is nervous. She looks up at Jordan with her big blue eyes after she admits she is single.

Jordan: Brain invited me to sit with the group, are you ok with that?

Angela: Of course.

Brian and Danielle walk over to them. Danielle and Jordan exchange greetings. Brian and Angela are lost in their own thoughts.

Brian: (Voice-Over)

I want her to be happy. I do. I am. I mean I love Danielle. I just still love Angela. It is complicated. I just think if she wasn't so single…well it would be easier. I could kill Rickey for that dress. Why did he have to make her look like that? I mean it is like dangling a steak at a Doberman on the other side of the fence. I still want her. I just can't have her. Catalano better seal this. I need to get her off my brain, well off of both of them.

Rickey, David, Sharon and Kyle come over to greet Jordan.

Danielle: (Voice –Over)

Why is my husband looking at my sister like she is a piece of steak and he is hungry? I suddenly feel like I am back to grade school, and about to be sent out of the room. I hope she hooks back up with Jordan. I know she is still infatuated with him. I need to get my husband infatuated with me again. I love Angela but I know her living in NYC is better for my marriage. Brian would do anything for her. I knew this going into our relationship so I can't blame anyone. I need to pull out all the stops.

Danielle: Hey babe, can we go get a drink at the bar?

Brian: Sure.

Danielle laces her fingers with Brian's as they walk over to the bar. She is flirting with him, trying to remind him why they are married.

Discretely, Sharon and Kyle excuse themselves to mingle with some of the other football players and Rickey spots Rayanne so he and David go to keep her away from Angela. Rickey stayed loyal to Angela after they stopped talking all those years ago. She had hurt him several times as well. While he did not stop talking to her all together, he was not as close to her.

Angela was once again left standing alone with Jordan. Jordan can't stop staring at her.