Ann was all curious to hear the goings on as soon as I returned.

"Did he beat you?" she said, examining my face for any signs of abuse.

"What?" I said, incredulously "Of course not!"

"Then what?" she said. Then she gasped "Have you been dismissed? Oh, do say he hasn't dismissed you!"

I had to laugh at the look of horror on her face.

"Ann" I said "I have not been dismissed, beaten or in any way treated badly. Mr Hockley merely wanted to know my whereabouts this afternoon"

I had chosen to keep mine and Cal's conversation to myself, remembering once again Ann's tendencies to spread gossip of any kind. I also chose not to tell her what I had overheard Cal telling Lady Horsaw; after all, it was irrelevant now.

I spent what was left of the afternoon running various errands, to make up for my lost time. I did run into Mr Lovejoy at one point, and worried momentarily, but he seemed to have not noticed my abscence from the afternoon, of if he had, he chose not to mention it.

It was nearly time to collect them for dinner, when I decided to put Freddie into bed, as he must have had a tiring day with Ann, I knew she made him work hard for a boy of only six. But, to my annoyance, he was not in the room when I returned. Ann was, however, and when I enquired as to where Freddie was, she said she'd thought he was with me.

Slightly worried, though not overly, as there were only so many places he could be on the ship, I started pacing the corridors, searching for Freddie.

"Freddie?" I called, here and there.

I started walking quicker, looking wildly around. I turned suddenly around a corner, and walked right into someone. I looked up to see a very smartly dressed man, with sleeked back blonde hair and blue eyes.

"Oh, excuse me Sir, I'm so sorry! I just didn't see you there..." I trailed off, I recognised those blue eyes...

"Jack?" I said "Is that you?"

"It sure is" said the man, who I now recognised (if only a little) as Jack Dawson. "And, unless my eyes are deceiving me, you are the dazzling Scarlett Monty"

I blushed a little, "Well..." I said. "Listen, if you don't mind me asking, what's with all the clothes and hair?"

"What?" said Jack, pretending to be offended "You mean you don't like my new gentleman look?"

I laughed.

"I am to be dining with your man, Mr Hockley tonight"

"You are dining with Cal?" I said.

"Yep" said Jack "And Lovejoy too. Had to dress up for the occasion"

"But, why are you having dinner with them? Sorry to be rude, but Cal doesn't often make dinner dates with men any lower than first class"

"Well, let's just say I helped him and his missus out earlier today. I guess this is a payment"

"Wait a second" I said "His missus? Cal doesn't have a partner" I said hurriedly.

"Well, they were together on deck today, a tall women, big hat, long nose"

Of course. Lady Horsaw.

"Oh. Right. Her. Well, I don't think they are together actually" I said, matter-of-factly.

"Scarlett?" I heard my name called, and turned to see Freddie. I had completely forgotten about looking for him.

"Oh, Freddie!" I said "I have been looking everywhere for you!"

I turned to Jack, "Jack, this is my brother, Freddie. Freddie, this is Jack Dawson"

"Pleasure to meet you, Sir" said Jack, bowing low. Freddie giggled. I could always count on Jack to make a joke, unlike all the other men around here.

"Where did you get your fancy suit anyway?" I asked, hoisting Freddie up into my arms. "You don't seem like the type of man to carry a suit around with him"

"You're right with that one!" chuckled Jack "No, a most charming lady named Molly Brown took pity on me when I turned up in my slacks. She leant me the suit, and, well, gave me a few pointers if you know what I mean"

"Molly Brown?" I said, I had seen her around; a plump woman with a kind face. "What was she doing with a man's suite? I thought she was travelling alone."

"She is" explained Jack "She was bringing her son this suit. Perfect fit, eh?"

"Indeed" I said.

Somewhere, far off, I heard the bugle sound for dinner.

"Oh gosh!" I exclaimed, I must be going to fetch Cal now, would you like to come too? Then you could all go down together."

Jack flashed me a dazzling smile "That sounds like an excellent idea to me"

I led Jack down the corridor, carrying Freddie in my arms. When we reached the door to my room, I told Jack I would only be a few moments, and went to put Freddie into the bed. Luckily, Ann was there, and I asked her if she would put Freddie to bed for me, which she said she would.

"And who is that charming stranger out there, Miss Scarlett?" she asked, nosy as ever.

I raised an eyebrow at her "That, is Mr Dawson. He is to dine with Mr Hockley tonight"

"Dawson? You are not telling me that he is the man you met down in steerage?"

"The very same" I said, watching in amusement as Ann's eyes went like saucers.

"I shall return shortly" I said.

I rejoined Jack, and went across the hall to collect the others.

Cal and Mr Lovejoy were dressed in their best. I addressed them as I entered.

"Mr Lovejoy, Mr Hockley, Sirs, may I introduce Mr Dawson, he said he is to dine with you tonight. If you are ready, I suggest we go down now"

"Dawson?" said Cal, sounding astonished, and slightly amused "Remarkable, you could almost pass for a gentleman" He smirked, and I frowned at him, but I don't think he noticed.

"Almost, Sir" said Jack. I couldn't help but grin at him.

I lead them all down to the Dining Saloon, where we were greeted by a great number of people who would also be dining with them; Archibald Gracie, Molly Brown, Mr Andrews and a great number whom I did not recognised. I was most annoyed to see Lady Horsaw there as well. I scowled at her as she came over.

"Caledon, darling!" she said in a voice that was slightly nauseating. "Lovejoy, pleasure as usual. And...uh..." she stared as Jack, as if trying to remember his name. I decided to help her out.

"Lady Horsaw, what a pleasure to make your acquaintance again" I put on a sickly voice I hoped would never come out of my mouth again "May I introduce Mr Jack Dawson? Apparently he was of some great help to you earlier today" I beamed, falsely at her.

"Mr Dawson? Of course! My pleasure, thank you again for your assistance earlier" She smiled falsely, and then wondered off, scowling, sure to greet some other rich people.

Mr Andrews came over.

"Good evening, Mr Andrews" I said

"Evening, Scarlett" he smiled at me. I turned to Mr Lovejoy.

"Shall I leave you to it then?" I said.

"Yes, yes!" boomed Mr Lovejoy, already heading over for what would undoubtedly be a hilarious joke with Archibald Gracie "Don't forget to come and collect us though!" As if I would!

He chortled, and wandered off, Cal promptly following suit, after giving me a quick smile.

"Have fun, Mr Dawson" I said, curtseying. He looked nervous. I reached up, and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. "You'll be fine" I whispered, "If Cal can do it, you certainly can. They all love money, so act like you own a gold mine, and you'll be just fine"

At this point Jack smiled at me, said "I shall see you later" and walked into the Dining Saloon.