As Mike left Vicki's office, he was saddened by her pregnancy and felt guilty for feeling that way. He wanted to be the father of her children, he wanted the whole fairy tale life and here he was the reason the bloodsucker was getting it all.

"Dammit!" he said aloud. He had to get over these feelings but how was that going to happen? He had no one special in his life and never thought of having any else but Vicki. Part of him was deluded in thinking he had another shot, he knew full well he didn't but he was having such a hard time letting go. He thought of Kate and how often she looked at him longingly. He knew that look, he felt her emotions and wished he could reciprocate. He certainly wished there was a way he could make his feelings go away but knew that was impossible. Across town, the goddess of love heard that wish.

Vicki was back her office feeling bad too but what could she do? What was done was done. She wasn't quite prepared to be a mother but she felt sure Henry would make up for them both. A small part of her was secretly thrilled to be having a baby with Henry but she kept that to herself for fear of losing her tough girl reputation.

"Vicki, I think I might have a lead on our missing goddess," Coreen offered.

"Really? Where?"

"Surprisingly or maybe not, at a local high school. There were some reports of new students so I checked them out for you, here I her information," Coreen handed Vicki the file.

"You never cease to amaze me although, don't tell me how you got this," Vicki grinned.

**

Eve swirled on the old woman and smiled sweetly adding just a hint of evil to her eyes.

"Look, I'm trying to help your granddaughter okay? Just," Eve waved her hand in an away motion, "go back to your mind numbing television and smoking."

"Fuck you bitch!" the old woman replied while flicking a lit cigarette in her direction. Eve darted out of the way then turned on the old woman. With a flick of her wrist, Jessica's grandmother had a patch of skin where her mouth once was.

"Mmm.." the grandmother was terrified, her eyes went wide and her hands flew to her former mouth. Eve took a stance, hands on hips and eyes full of fire.

"I will say this only once more, go away," she hissed. The grandmother scuttled quickly out of the room and Eve turned her attention back to Jessica.

"Well now, let's get started shall we?" Eve clapped her hands. Jessica was frozen in place, horrified yet intrigued by what she witnessed.

"What…What are you?" she whispered.

Eve put her hand on Jessica's shoulder, "I'm someone who is here to change your life, is that okay? Don't worry, I'll fix the old bat later. I know she's your grandmother but.." Jessica cut her off.

"Actually, she isn't," Jessica flopped on her bed.

Eve was confused, "What? Then why are you living with her?"

Jessica told Eve that her own parents hated her, or she felt they did and she decided to run away. She'd ended up on a rather seedy area of town with nowhere to go and no one to stay with. The old woman had taken her in to keep her out of trouble with the stipulation she work for her, laundry, dishes, cooking or just whatever slave work she felt was necessary. Although Jessica hadn't liked the arrangement, she felt she had no choice.

"Why did you run away?" Eve said softly and sat beside her.

"My parents think I do everything wrong. I'm not the best student, I'm certainly not pretty and I wanted a change, I wanted to be someone different. I don't like the person I am but what am I going to do? I can't go home, ever. I'm sure they hate me."

Eve bit her lip and wondered the same thing, did her parents hate her for what she did? She was bored, she felt her actions helped more than hindered.

"I'm sure they love you, all parents love their children, why don't you go home and try?"

"I..I am fine. Besides, aren't you going to make me over?" Jessica was animated and somewhat lighthearted.

Eve smiled, "Sure, come on let's give Justin something to really look at."

Eve worked diligently the next hour and when she was through, Jessica's mouth fell open. She looked nothing like her former self.

"Wow.." she said quietly.

"Wow is right! Ahh..I still have it," Eve said triumphantly.

Jessica's clothes were more appropriate and bright colored, her makeup was soft and alluring and her hair lay in waves cascading down her back and framing her face. The effect showed her true beauty, soft and young and full of life.

"Thank you," Jessica's eyes misted with tears.

"No..no crying. You'll ruin my hard work," Eve admonished.

"What about her?" Jessica thumbed toward the old woman who was in a state of shock in front of her old television.

"Aw, I'll fix her before we leave, but," Eve paused, "I think you should pack your things so you can go to your real home after your date."

"What about you? What do your parents do?" Jessica suddenly asked.

"My parents?" Eve threw her head back and laughed, "You wouldn't believe me if I told you."

"Try me."

"Alright, but you have to swear you can't tell anyone, not even Justin," Eve narrowed her eyes.

"Promise, who would believe me if it's weird anyway?" Jessica shrugged.

"True, okay, here goes," Eve sighed. She shared her true identity with her, she was Aphrodite, goddess of love. She would go where she was needed, to help those lovers who needed a push so to speak.

"What do you mean a push?"

"Well, like you and Justin. Truly, you don't live here, that Goth look was so not you and although he was willing to accept it, you can't start a relationship on dishonesty. Besides, you need to accept yourself for you who are, love yourself."

"Easier said than done and I don't think my parents want me anymore, they have my perfect sister, why do they need me?" Jessica said with some resignation.

"O-M-G..that sounds sooo familiar but trust me, they love you for who you are, guess I need to listen to my own advice," Eve said thoughtfully.

As they packed up her things, Jessica looked around at her surroundings. The room had been a haven of sorts for her for the past couple of months. Although the old woman had not provided any emotional support but she felt safe. She didn't have anyone or anything to live up to but deep down, she was terribly heartbroken that her parents had not attempted to look for her or she wasn't aware of it if they did.

"Ready?" Eve asked. Jessica nodded and they went into the living room. Eve stopped, stood in front of the old woman and waved her hand. Her mouth returned and the old woman breathed a loud sigh of relief.

"Now, if you ever treat anyone badly again, I will do much worse to you, got it?" Eve did her best to look meanancing but Jessica had to stifle a giggle.

"Uhh…yeah, yeah…are you leaving Jessica?" the old woman asked when she saw her bags.

"Yes, I'm going home."

"Oh, okay, well, good luck," she nodded. Jessica thought she saw a bit of sadness in the woman's eyes momentarily and decided she would give her a goodbye hug. Surprisingly, the woman reciprocated with a warm, genuine hug.

"Good luck to you," she whispered in Jessica's ear.

"Thanks," Jessica responded.

The two women left with a determination they would have a fresh start, but sometimes, things just don't' work out.