ANNENCY-

It had taken Jennifer nearly three hours to get to Annecy, whomever this Jenny was obviously was a fan of her privacy because as they got closer and closer, it seemed that the houses were further and further apart and sending Jennifer's anxiety through the Taxi's roof.

"You can stop right here, Teddy," Over the course of the three hours, the cab driver had been so kind to her, he'd asked her all sorts of questions about why she was headed to such a remote location and What Life was like in California, There was something, a quality that about him Jennifer immediately likened and kindness that made Jennifer spill her guts and so she told him the whole story as he navigated through the streets of Paris, He listened intently and would whistle when she would get to a dramatic part, she supposed it sounded like something out of a Danielle Steele novel and when She'd also decided that when this was over, and Jonathan was home again where he belonged, she'd turn this tale into a book.

If He was here, right now she felt like she was walking into possibly her own murder.

"Are you sure you want to stop here," He was about a mile from the only house on the block and with its' deep forest, there was no chance anyone could hear a scream for help.

"Yes, I think this way, it doesn't draw too much attention," Jennifer was suddenly nervous but she swallowed hard and pulled out her wallet to pay Teddy.

Teddy looked concerned, "Do you want me to go with you,"

"No that's alright, but thank you," She pressed a five 100 dollar bills into his hand.

"This is too much, please it's only 250 dollars," for such a long cab ride, He'd turned off the meter when she'd started telling him her story and what kept bringing her back to Paris.

"Teddy, you took the time to listen to a crazy story and drive out in the middle of nowhere, it's the least I could do," She would have given him more but she was running low on money but she vowed when she and Jonathan returned to Los Angeles, She'd personally send Teddy a check that would help with any expenses, maybe even get him a job at the New Hart Industries in Paris if he wanted, right now This Stranger was her savior when she had nobody.

Jennifer got out of the car and was standing by the door when Teddy pushed down his window, "Mrs. Hart!" Jennifer turned to see him reaching into the glove compartment, "You'll need this," and handed her a 38 special.

"Oh Teddy, I don't think I can," Jennifer had used a gun before but she never felt comfortable packing heat because she was afraid she'd miss and wind up shooting herself in the foot.

"Please Mrs. Hart, you need protection," Teddy was insistent and Jennifer took the gun, "It's got five bullets left," and put it inside her purse.

"Thank you, Teddy," She touched his arm and started her walk toward the house.

"That Jonathan Hart, whoever he is, is one lucky bastard." Teddy remarked before starting his car up and driving away.

INSIDE THE HOUSE-

Jonathan's arms were aching and he was sure that his head had a concussion, He'd woken up and found that he was tied to a headboard and his legs were in restraints, he'd tried to lift his head to see where he was but something was forcing his head still, his eyes, weak as they were, told him that he was in basement of some sorts and that the window above him was blackened out.

"Hello Darling," a voice called to him, Jonathan wasn't sure who was speaking to him, the voice sounded like a little girl, "It's time for you to wake up,"

A face, layered in white leaned over him and Jonathan was positive his eyes were playing tricks on him.

"Darling, you must wake up, you don't want to sleep through our wedding," The little voice said even chipper.

"Wedding? I'm already married," Jonathan's head was pounding and he was confused.

"You've been out a long time, you are simply confused," Jennifer adjusted the large veil on her forehead, "There's so much to be done before our wedding," She leaned over Jonathan's head and released whatever the cage was that was holding his head in place, he lifted his head slowly to find Jenny covered head to toe in a large wedding dress.

His arms were still tied but he could move his head enough to realize he had changed into a tuxedo, Jonathan wondered how Jenny managed to get him dressed but then again, she had whacked him hard in the head, when if he ever got out of this basement, he'd probably sport a goose-egg for a long time.

IF he ever got out this basement.

Jonathan realized he had zoned out while Jenny babbled.

"We have so much to do, right after the wedding, we should renovate one of the bedrooms for the nursery, of course you need an office. Oh, I want a large kitchen, so we can cook for our family!" Jenny hopped around excitedly, "Then we'll build a beach house so we can have an escape for the kids?"

Jonathan's head was pounding, "Kids, More than one?"

"Why of course, Silly, we'll have lots of babies!" Jenny putting her hands under her chin

"I can't, I had a vasectomy about five years ago," He said, his eyes twitching.

"What?" Jenny stopped in her tracks, "Why?"

"Because, I just never wanted kids and It solved the problem," He said attempting to shrug his shoulders.

"But, But. I'm pregnant!" Jenny stammered just as the doorbell upstairs.

Jonathan turned his voice cold, "Maybe you should answer that, it could be a wedding guest?"

Jenny looked crushed as she went upstairs, how could he have done that? And why hadn't she known before? Why hadn't he told her?

Jenny answered the door after it rang one final time to reveal a very red head, for some reason Jenny felt like she'd see this woman before but wasn't sure when,

"Hello," Jennifer had to swallow hard, seeing Jenny in a full-length wedding dress, veil and shoes, she had to take a pause before she spoke "I'm so sorry to bother you but my car broke down and I was wondering if I could use your phone?"

"I'm sorry but I'm very busy, As you can see, I'm getting married today and I have a lot to do," Jenny's eyes narrowed, no one had ever come to the house before, where did this woman come from?

"Please, I've just walked over five miles and it's raining awfully hard," Jennifer said frantically, "I promise It'll only take a minute to call a cab, I promise not to interfere with anything please," Jennifer held up two fingers

"Fine, there's a landline in the living room," Jenny let her in and stepped aside as Jennifer came into the house.

"This is a great house!" Jennifer stepped inside, "It's so warm and cozy,"

"Thank you," Jenny pointed to the phone, "I have to go to the kitchen but I'll be right back, the phone is over there," She pointed to the phone beside the couch.

Jennifer went to the couch and pretended to dial while Jenny shuffled in her heavy gown to the kitchen.

As soon as Jenny was in the Kitchen, Jennifer began to search the living room for a door or some hint that Jonathan was in the house. She wasn't sure how long she had before Jenny came back and Jennifer would be forced to leave the house.

Years of breaking into buildings and apartments were something she'd been doing with Jonathan for years and so searching a room quickly was as natural as breathing, she shot across the living room and started feeling for walls that separated or a clue of a secret passageway, she wasn't sure how long she had but time was growing shorter and so was her patience.

Jennifer took a deep breath and closed her eyes, she just need to relax for a second and she would find get answer. Jonathan always said her best instincts came when she stopped worrying.

She listened and she heard a noise under her feet like the scraping of something across the hard-wood and when she opened her eyes, Jennifer spotted a door slightly opened, just a hair and darted across the room, cautious of making any noise and found herself at the top of the stairs.

"I hope I'm not making a mistake," She mumbled to herself as she started down the stairs, the first step creaked and she instantly started to panic, "Oh, Jonathan where are you?"!

Jonathan's ears perked up at the sound of her voice, "Jennifer?" He was positive the concussion he'd received was making him hear things.

Jennifer called again, She could hear him but for some reason she couldn't see him, At the Bottom of the Stairs directly in front of her looked like a wall with no door but then how did Jenny get in and out to answer the door?

"Jonathan!" She called louder, cautious of Jenny hearing her, "Where are you?"

Jonathan looked around, or at least tried to "I'm behind the wall"

"Jonathan, the entire room is a wall!" She was growing impatient and put her hand against the wall to brace herself, the light was very dim and the stairs were narrow but when her fingers hit the wall, Almost like out of Star Trek, the wall became visible, Jennifer was amazed but a bit curious.

"This is incredible," Jennifer walked further down the stairs, afraid if she touched the door, she'd get a shock but she figured unless the door was made with voltage, the shock wouldn't be too bad …

Jennifer cautiously put her hand out and touched the door, when nothing happened, she sighed and pushed her way through to find Jonathan tied to a bed, his face bruised and his eye swollen shut.

"Oh Baby, what did she do to you?" Jennifer rushed over to him and immediately untied his arms

He felt instant relief as the blood rushed to his arm, "It's a long story Darling and I promise to tell you the whole story when we get home," He started to sit up slowly.

"Darling? You called me Darling?" Jennifer threw her arms around Jonathan's neck. "Are you back? Really back?"

He pulled her face toward his and kissed her in that old familiar way, "What does that tell you?"

"Hmm, I think I need more proof," She smiled.

"I'll give you all the proof you need when we're the hell out of here," He said hugging her

"Isn't this sickeningly sweet," a voice dripping with venom said behind Jonathan and he heard the click of a gun.

They both turned to see Jenny cocking a gun at both of them , "Oh my god," Jennifer said trying not to scream, Jonathan stepped in front of Jennifer to act as a shield.

"Jenny, come on, don't do this," Jonathan could see that she was becoming detached and was capable of anything.

"I have to, Charlie, she's coming between us and our family" Jenny said raising the gun even further.

"What Family?" Jennifer asked behind Jonathan's back, "Jonathan and I are family, we have a daughter together!"

Jenny's eyes widened, "A daughter?!, you told me you had a vasectomy!"

"I didn't say when.." Jonathan said taking a slow step toward Jenny

"It doesn't matter! We're having a baby together!" Jenny yelled raising the gun to Jonathan's chest.

"You Know, Jonathan, you have the worst taste in Women," Jennifer pulled out the gun Teddy had given and pointed it at Jonathan's back.

Jonathan's head whipped around, "Sweetheart,"

"For one year, I mourned you and now I find out you've been screwing around, how could you?" She raised her eyebrow.

Jonathan knew her better than anyone and he understood, "What can I say? I don't like being a one-woman man," He shook his shoulder and took a few steps back

Jenny's head was beginning to hurt and she was getting confused.

"I should have known you couldn't commit to one woman, you couldn't even commit to one coffee," Jennifer continued, raising the gun a bit further.

"Maybe I like having different kinds of coffee! It's not always about one flavor!" Jonathan shot back

Suddenly a shot rang, Jenny held the gun in the air, "SHUT UP, JUST SHUT UP!"

Both Jonathan and Jennifer jumped and plaster rained down on their heads.

"This isn't a game! I will kill you!" Jenny yelled raising her gun toward Jennifer.

"Jenny," Jennifer decided to take another approach and spoke to her as if she were Zara, "You don't want to hurt us, we can help you, let us help you, please,"

"No, you are just trying to take what's mine and I won't let you!" Jenny was stubborn but Jennifer could see that she was becoming exhausted and was starting to lower the gun.

Jennifer walked a few more steps until she was directly in front of Jenny, "Jenny, Hand me the gun" she held her hand out

"No!" Jenny resisted and stepped back.

Jennifer impulsive decided that she would try to knock it out of Jenny's hand but Jenny was strong and when Jennifer lunged at her, they both toppled backward and suddenly

BANG! And a cloud of smoke ..

Followed by silence and then A Scream.