Jonesy drove home with Nikki in the passengers seat. They were going to talk to Jess. When the house came into sight the little orange Mustang wasn't there.

"I wonder where she's at." Jonesy said, his voice trembling.

"Where ever she is I'm sure she's safe." Nikki said, reassuring him.

He looked at her with tears in his eyes. "Nik, this is all my fault. If I had been just a little bit quieter when we were talking Jen wouldn't know. Jessica would still be with Jude and we would know where she's at."

"Jonesy, you're beating yourself up. It's not your fault it's Jens." She leaned in to kiss him, and he kissed her.

"We should go inside."

"Yeah, you're right. Is anyone home?"

"Yeah, probably Diego, and if he's home then Robbies here too." He took her hand and led her to the door, which was open. "That's odd, the door is never open." They walked inside, where Diego greeted them.

"Hey guys."

"Diego, have you seen Jessica?"

"Nope. Sorry. Why?

"No reason." Jonesy didn't see the reason to drag his brother into this. They walked into the kitchen and Nikki flipped on the lights. "Want anything to drink, hottie?"

"Yeah, sure. Whatever ya got." Nikki looked at the table and saw a white slip of paper. It didn't look like a bill, more like a letter. "Jonesy, what is that?"

"What is what?"

Nikki grabbed the slip and looked it over. "Oh my God! Jonesy read this!" Jonesy set the pitcher of lemonade on the counter and was at Nikki's side in no time.

"No way.. This can't be happening.. No no no..." He was in panic. He read the note over and over again.

Dear whoever,

I, Jessica Garcia, have decided to leave Toronto. I am not going back to Ontario, so don't look there. In fact, don't look for me at all. You'll never find me. I promise. Don't worry either, I am safe. I may or may not come back. Please respect my wishes.

Love,

Jess

Jonesy reached for his cell phone. "Nikki, you try to reach Jess. I'm calling dad." Nikki nodded and got her phone out. She pressed 6 on her speed-dial and prayed for an answer.

"Hello?"

Nikki breathed a sigh of relief. Got her on the first ring.

"Jess? Oh my God, where are you?"

"On my way to California. Don't tell Jude though. I couldn't bear it if he came looking for me.."

"Don't worry, I won't. Can I tell your brother?"

"Yeah, I guess. Tell him not to tell dad or Emma, please."

"Do you wanna talk to him yourself?"

Jessica paused. "Yes." She said after a few minutes.

Nikki turned to Jonesy. "Did you get your dad?"

"No, he must be in a meeting."

"Good, Jess wants to talk to you."

Jonesy grabbed the phone. "Jess?"

"Yeah?"

"Where are you?"

"You have to promise not to tell anyone. Seriously. Only you and Nikki can know."

"Okay, I promise."

"I'm going down to Hollister, California. Don't follow me. Please."

"Fine, but you have to promise that you'll keep in touch with me."

"Ok, fair enough."

"Listen, I've got to go. I'll text you later though."

"Ok, bye Jonesy."

With that they hung up. All Jonesy could think was 'Oh my God..'

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Bwah ha ha ha! I'm so cruel! CLIFF HANGER! Don't worry, there's a sequel, you'll just have to be patient...