Jeff paced the floor the hardwood floor inside of his room which almost seem like hours. Biting his nails and shaking in fear. "Okay….. Greg is the only person who knows where I am he won't rat me out like that" Jeff said closing his eyes and wish when he opened them everything that was happening to him was a bad dream. It was now six o'clock in the morning and Jeff was still up. He had about three cups of coffee and was ready for the day.

"Your up early" Marie said entering the kitchen notice Jeff drinking a cup of coffee.

"Good morning...I just couldn't sleep" Jeff said mixing up the cream in his coffee.

"Well Mia is throwing a party tonight I know you don't have any friends here so if you want them to come down here...that's fine" Marie said

Jeff saw the bit of snooty in Marie but let it go and gave her a smile. "Cool...but I've got better things to do maybe I'll stop by"

"Oh what is that?" She asked.

"Just...stuff" Jeff told her still not wanting her to know his business. " I'll see you later"

Later that day around noon. Jeff was still in panic mood but much cooler. Being lock up in jevie was nothing compared to have a king pin after you and wanting your money by the end of the week. Then his thoughts went to his mother. He got on his knees thanking God that Chase didn't harm her that day he showed up to their apartment. Today he was going to be a man and stand up to Chase. He wasn't going to let harm come to the Santos. Jeff was going to get Chase's money but if he doesn't have the $100,000 by the end of the week then he'll just be dead. Jeff then went for his cell phone and called Eric he answered still sounding a bit tried.

"Hey Eric you sleep?"

Eric yawned. "...No...what's up?"

"You mind making some runs with me today?" Jeff said.

"Sure I have to be back in time for Mia's party though" Eric said not really caring about the party. Just another chance to see Maria.

"I'll have you back before that"

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As Greg step out of the shower and dried off. The knock at the door shook him up. "Yeah...I'll be there" Greg quickly grab his gun 22 form under his pillow and opened the door. The sight of a gun almost made Eric piss in his pants, but Jeff just pushed him aside.

"Okay Corrket" Jeff said.

Greg click the gun back on safety. "Whatever...your early"

"That's cuz I got a ride" Jeff said

"Why are you bringing him all the time?" Greg questioned.

"Because he's cool...aren't you Eric?" Jeff giving him a slap on the chest.

"Yeah"

"What...you never seen a gun?" Greg said "Or do you just play with them on your expensive game systems?"

Eric didn't answer he just looked at Jeff. "Don't pay him any mind Get dressed.!"

Meanwhile...

Layla, Mia, Christy, and Maria were all out back decorating her pool and patio with colorful silly string and a Hawaiian scenery. Mia's pool party was in ready to go.

"So who all is invited?" Maria asked.

"Well everyone we know. But I don't want your jock boyfriend to come if all he's going to do is start fights" Mia said going through the bikini she had.

Maria smiles at the mention of her boyfriend. " He's not... I promise"

"You know Eric likes you right?" Layla said out loud.

"Eric really isn't my type" Maria said.

"He treats you like shit Maria"

Maria eyes widen when she heard the words leave out of the mouth of a familiar voice. "Uh...excuse me you can't say anything about their boyfriends treating them like shit...Christy"

Christy just shook her head and rolled her eyes. "Whatever"

"How many times Christian has cheated on you?" Maria said in defense of her relationship.

"Hey!!! Let's not go there were friends" Mia yelled braking things up. "Besides...A.J. is the best"

"Oh shut up!!" Layla sprayed her with silly string.

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Eric and Jeff waited passionately in Greg's apartment for him to get dressed. Eric nervously

tap his fingertips on the table. "So...what are we doing today?"

"I'm just inviting him to the party and...that's it" Jeff lied.

"Look I'm not trying to noise but I'm not trying to get caught up in something either so tell me what's up?" Eric said finally giving into Jeff suspicious.

Jeff exhaled. " Well Greg and I are lovers"

Eric gave him a look. "Dude...for real. If my Mom and Dad found out that's I exit of the highway to get here-"

Jeff shh him. "Clam down there's nothing goin' on...right now anyways. I'm just in a bit of trouble with a some guy."

Jeff saw the frighten look in his eyes. "Well give him what he wants"

"I can't...this isn't a damn movie Eric. The good guys don't always win, and besides I'm working on that" Jeff said holding up the 22.

"What what do you have plan?" Eric asked hoping Jeff wouldn't kill anyone.

Jeff stared at him. "I ...don't know"

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It was now around nine and the party was in full affect at Mia's home. Her father Daniel and Christy father James were seated on the balcony of the mansion.

"Were we like this at our age?"

"No...I don't remember having' much and much freedom. We spoil our kids today" Daniel said.

"I can not believe these are going to be the people who run the country and take over Fortune 500 companies." Christy's father spoke as he saw a bunch of guys throwing two girls into the pool. His eyes then laned on Jeff and Eric along with another young man that his facial features wasn't that familiar. Daniel soon leaned over to see what or who he was looking at.

"That's Jeff. He's staying here for the summer"

"Yeah we met." He said not taking his eyes off Jeff.

"Really. He's a good kid. He just started off on the wrong foot" Daniel defended Jeff before James could put an imply of snobby ness into effect.

Meanwhile, downstairs, Eric caught eyes with Maria. "Ill see you guys later"

Jeff rolled his eyes and they landed on Greg. "I know a place where we can talk business" Greg gave him a nod and followed Jeff to the outside patio/pool where mostly everyone was at. Jeff really didn't care about the stares everyone was giving him. As the girls turn up their noses at Greg and Jeff entrance, A.J. made his way over to them.

"What's up Jeff?!" A.J. slap hands with Jeff.

"Hey A.J. this is my best friend Greg"

"Hey, nice to meet you"

Greg shook his hand while giving him a look. "Well I guess everyone in Orange County isn't stuck up"

"Yeah A.J is cool...you mind bring us a few beers back?" Jeff asked

"No problem-" A.J's sentence was cut off by a girls screaming. The screaming was coming form the other side of the pool.

"You guys stop!" Mia yelled at Christian. Who was tightly holding on Christy's arm.

"Your hurting me Christian!! Let go!!" She cried.

Jeff, Greg, and A.J. all ran to wear the action was. "Let her go"

Christian turn around. "Who the are you. Mind your own damn business"

"You go your hands on another female...put your hands on me" Jeff took off his jacket.

Christian threw Christy on the grass. "You say what now?"

"You heard me" Jeff said. Christy look up at him and would have never thought that Jeff would be the one to take up for her.

"Do you know who I am? I'm-"

"A rich little brat who think he can get away with anything." Jeff clinched his fist.

Christian runs up towards Jeff and was about to punch him. But Greg step in front of his best friend and pulled out the gun. Gasp and facial expressions were princess to see on theses kids faces.

"What? You never had a gun pulled out on you rich boy?" Greg click the gun. "Wasn't you about to punch my homeboy...do it...I dare you"

Christian eyes screamed for mercy. "Look I don't want any trouble" He slowly stepped back form Greg. "Come on Christy let's go"

Jeff and Christy exchanged looks." Why are you looking at him!! Let's go!" He yelled.

Christy stupidly followed him. Finally Daniel and Christy's father James both showed up. "What's going on here?"

Greg quickly hid the gun inside of his jacket. Jeff felt and uncomfortable stare coming form James. So he didn't give him any eye contact and looked straight at Daniel. "Nothing Mr. Santos...just an argument everything is cool now"

Daniel nodded his head. "Okay"

After both men were out of sight, Jeff punch Greg in the chest. "What the fuck! Pulling out a gun dude this isn't the streets. Put that shit away"

Greg pushed Jeff. "I was taking up for you!!"

"Well I use my hands not metal" Jeff defening himslfe aginst Greg words. Ten a slight smile came upon Greg's face.

"Clam down okay I vow to never use a loaded firearm in Orange County. You have to admit...did you see the look on his face?...Priceless!!" Greg laugh.