December 31, 1934

Dear Diary,

I don't even know how to deal with this anymore, I never leave the house very often and now that James and I admitted to having feelings for one another, I've been over at his house as often as I can be. It's a little odd considering just two weeks ago he was with Amber, but after that night he didn't want to hurt her anymore so he broke up with her. It hurt her, a lot, and I hated to see her like that, but there wasn't anything I could do. The hardest part in this is Adam, he's been home more often and I'm sure he has been suspicious. I love James, but I'm afraid Adam might find out. And I'm terrified to know what he'd do if he found out. I really hope everything goes well tonight.

Lindsay

December 31, 1934

Lindsay walked down the stairs to the party she and Adam were throwing for New Year's Eve. She scanned the room as she walked back into the conservatory and found Mandy talking to Amber on the other side of the room. She made her way over there, her stomach in knots at seeing Amber. Lindsay was just about to reach them when James walked up beside her.

James ushered her to the other side of the room, "Can I talk to you? It's important."

Lindsay gave him a worried look, "Yeah sure." The two of them made their way over to the stairs, unaware of those watching them.

A glare formed in Amber's eyes as she watched the couple walk out of the room. Mandy turned to see what she was looking at.

"I can't believe him." She said with hatred in her voice.

Mandy bit her lip, "I'm sorry Hun, I know this is hard for you. I'm sure he..."

"He what? Had good reason for breaking up with me?" She began to think about that night, when he'd broken up with her.

Amber walked to her front door after hearing someone knocking. As she opened the door she found James on her front porch.

"Hey." She said quietly, sadness apparent in her voice.

"Hi. Um, can we talk?" James said.

Amber nodded as she let him inside. The two of them walked into her living room. Amber sat down on the couch as James found a chair next to it. "Listen James, I'm sorry about what I said. I didn't mean any of it, I missed you so much though, and I-"

James continued to look down at his lap until he cut her off. He let out a sigh before he looked up at her. "Amber, I don't think this is going to work anymore."

Amber stared at him in shock, "What?"

"I think we should break up, Amber." James said flatly.

Amber felt the tears spring to her eyes, "But James- I know we've been fighting, but we can work it out."

James shook his head, "Amber, my feelings for you have changed."

Amber sat there in shock as she felt her heart break at the sound of those words. She looked at James determinedly, "I don't believe you," she said, shaking her head. She stood up and walked over to him. "Look me in the eye and tell me that you don't love me."

James looked down at her blankly, "I don't love you."

Amber backed away from him, her heart tearing at those words. She sat back down as tears sprang to her eyes.

"I'm sorry Amber, I-" he began to say.

"Go. Just go, James." She said, with hatred in her voice.

James turned and walked out of the house. Amber let out a sob as she heard the door slam shut. Tears began to stream down her face as she sat there in the silence.

As he got into his car he let out an exasperated sigh. He hadn't wanted it to be so hard, he felt awful about after seeing how hurt Amber was. But every word he had said was the truth. He took one last look at the house then drove off.

"It just doesn't make any sense to me," she said with a bit of sadness in her voice.

Mandy just nodded as she looked up over at the stairs that Lindsay and James had just walked upon.

Lindsay walked into the room with James close behind. He closed the door, locking it behind them.

"What was it-" Lindsay began to say before James' lips came crashing into hers.

James pulled her closer and Lindsay melted into his arms. After a few moments she pushed him away. "James we can't do this here, not with everyone downstairs."

"I know, but excuse me for not being able to resist considering I haven't seen you in almost a week."

Lindsay sighed, "I don't know how we're going to do this James. But we can't here, not with Adam. He'd be furious if he found out."

"But he won't find out, Lindsay. And if he did, I wouldn't let him harm you whatsoever." James said sincerely as he pulled her closer again.

Lindsay laid her head on his shoulder as the two of them stood there, enjoying the moment. She let out a sigh before she pulled away. "We better go back downstairs. We don't need anyone getting suspicious."

James nodded and followed Lindsay to the door.

Jacob stood in the family room, watching as Lindsay and James made their way upstairs. He eyed the couple suspiciously until they were out of sight. Jake made his way to the bar where he set his drink down then made his way upstairs. Making his way down the hall he stopped in front of a closed door. Just then Lindsay opened it, a shocked expression appeared on her face, but quickly faded.

"Hi Jacob," she said warmly, with a smile.

"Hi Lindsay," he said eyeing them once more.

"Are you having a nice time?" Lindsay asked quickly.

"Yes, yes of course. I was just looking for a bathroom." Jake replied.

"Um it's right down the hall." Lindsay said as she pointed to the bathroom door.

Jacob nodded, "Oh right, yeah I think I've had one too many tonight." He said with laughter in his voice.

Lindsay laughed a bit before she excused herself. James nodded at Jake before he followed her down the stairs.

Mandy and Amber looked up as the couple walked back downstairs.

"I'll be right back, okay?" Mandy said quickly before she excused herself. She made her way over to Lindsay in the other room.

A small smile appeared on Lindsay's lips as Mandy walked over to her, but quickly faded as Mandy pulled her by the arm. Mandy dragged her into the kitchen where she shut the door behind them.

"What the hell are you doing, Lindsay?!" Mandy said in almost a whisper so no one would hear them.

"What are you talking about?" Lindsay asked.

"What am I talking about?! I'm talking about you and James sneaking off upstairs. What were you thinking? You know what would happen if Adam found out and-"

"I know it wasn't what it looked like. Well it was, but I had no idea. I have no intention of doing something like that in this house ever again." Lindsay said quickly, cutting Mandy off.

"You know I want you to be happy Linds, but not at the expense of you angering Adam. We both know that won't end well." Mandy said as she placed her hands on Lindsay's shoulders.

"Don't you think I know that?! I didn't want things to happen like this, but I can't do anything about it." Lindsay said as she sighed. "You know, Jacob was outside the room when we walked out."

"What?!" Mandy almost screamed.

"Shush! I know, I don't think he heard anything, but he seemed suspicious. I don't know what to do, Mandy. Could you at least try and convince him his suspicions are wrong?"

"You want me to lie to my husband?" Mandy said with a small laugh.

"I know, I know, but please, you said so yourself. If Adam found out it wouldn't end well."

Mandy's brow furrowed as a frown appeared on her face. "Fine, but only because I don't want anything to happen to you. Just be sure to lay low okay?"

"Thank you, I'm so sorry to bring you into all this. I just don't know what to do anymore."

Mandy pulled her into a hug. "We'll figure something out, alright?"

Lindsay nodded before the two of them walked out of the kitchen.

Mandy walked over to where Adam and Jacob were talking. She walked up beside Jacob as he wrapped his arm around her. Mandy kissed him before she turned her attention to Adam.

"Hi Adam," she said with a smile.

"Hey Mandy, how've you been?" he asked in a somewhat bored tone.

"Just fine. What about you?" She gritted out.

"Same," Adam said dismissively. "I'm going to go find Lindsay," he said before he walked off.

"You having fun, babe?" Jacob asked before he kissed Mandy on the cheek.

Mandy smiled, "Of course. What about you? Anything interesting happen that I should know about?"

"Actually, James and Lindsay are acting rather odd. They've been sneaking around tonight, I'm afraid they are-"

"Are what? Having an affair?" Mandy laughed. "Do you really think Lindsay would do that? That's not like her at all."

Jacob gave her a questioning look.

"What?" Mandy asked, a bit of worry in her voice.

"Nothing," Jacob said as he shook his head. "You know what, you're right. Lindsay wouldn't do that."

Mandy smirked, "Of course I'm right."

Jacob laughed and shook his head, "I'm going to go get another drink. See you later?"

"Of course," Mandy said as a grin spread across her lips. Jacob leaned over and gave her a quick kiss before he walked off to the bar.

Mandy let out a sigh of relief before she walked off into another room.

Adam found Lindsay in the kitchen where she was preparing another plate full of appetizers. Her back was turned to him so he walked up behind her, snaking his arms around her. She jumped a bit as he started kissing her neck.

"What are you doing?" she asked as she pulled away.

"Kissing my wife, what does it look like?"

"You haven't shown any sign of affection in ages, Adam." Lindsay said as she picked up the plate and started to walk off.

Adam turned her around so she was facing him. "What the hell is your problem lately!?" Adam asked, anger rising in his voice.

"What are you talking about? If anyone is acting different, it's you."

Lindsay could see a glint of anger in his eyes as she said this. "What the hell do you want from me Lindsay? I give you everything you ask for, anything you want, anything to make you happy and this is how you repay me?" Adam practically screamed, his voice growing louder every second.

"Keep your voice down, Adam." Lindsay said sternly, trying to calm him down.

"I'll do whatever the hell I want!" Adam screamed at her as he shoved her into the wall, the plate crashing to the floor. Lindsay looked up at him as he pinned her to the wall, a look of fear in her eye. "Don't you ever talk to me like that again, you worthless !" Adam screamed at her. He let go of her and left in a huff.

Tears sprang to Lindsay's eyes as she sank down to the floor. A choked sob escaped her lips as she pulled her knees closer to her. She rested her head on her knees as the tears fell.

James watched as Adam walked out of the kitchen, the door slamming behind him. He made his way into the kitchen where he found Lindsay on the floor crying. Sitting down beside her he pulled her close to him as she buried her face into his shirt. He kissed the top of her head as she let out another sob. Once she'd calmed down a bit James stood up, holding his hand out to her. Lindsay placed her hand into his as he helped her up.

"Come on." James said, pulling her towards the door.

The two of them walked out through the back door. Cool air washing over their faces as they walked out into the garden. Lindsay shivered a bit as James pulled her close, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. He led her over to a bench that was under a shaded willow tree. The two of them sat there, Lindsay resting her head on his shoulder as she sighed.

"Are you alright?" he asked, concern evident in his voice.

Lindsay just nodded. James kissed her on the forehead as the two of them sat there in the silence.

Lindsay finally spoke up, "James?" she asked in almost a whisper.

"Yeah?" he asked.

"I'm scared." Lindsay said quietly.

"Why?" James asked worriedly.

"Because of Adam, I don't want to spend one more night in that house. I'm afraid something awful will happen, especially if Adam already knows."

"Everything will be okay, Linds." He said comfortingly.

"How do you know that? You heard what happened in the kitchen, what if things get worse?" Lindsay said, fear apparent in her voice.

"I just know, like I said before; I wouldn't let anything happen to you." He said before he kissed her softly on the lips.

Lindsay gave him a pained smile as she nodded. The two of them sat there for a while, before Lindsay finally spoke up.

"We should probably go back in."

James just nodded. Lindsay got up and started to walk off. "Lindsay wait, before we go in, I just want to say something."

Lindsay looked up at him as he walked over to her. "Okay."

"What I said, about not letting anything happen to you, I meant it. Every word, I don't want you to worry about it anymore okay?"

Lindsay gave him a small smile, "Okay." She said simply.

James leaned down a pressed a kiss to her lips before the two of them walked back over to the house.

Mandy found Amber over by the bar, gulping down a drink.

"What are you doing?" Mandy asked her.

"What does it look like?" Amber slurred.

"Maybe you shouldn't drink anymore, Hun." Mandy said as she ushered Amber away from the bar.

Amber followed reluctantly until she suddenly stopped. She looked over at the kitchen where she had seen James walk out of. Soon enough Lindsay walked out as well, carrying a tray over to the dining table. Amber glared as she watched Lindsay, she yanked her arm from Mandy's grasp as she walked over to the room she had seen Lindsay in.

Lindsay looked up as Amber walked up to her, Mandy chasing after her. A look of worry washed over her face, "Amber is everything okay?" she asked with concern.

Just then Amber slapped Lindsay across the face, "You're the reason he left me, Lindsay!" Amber screamed.

Lindsay looked at Amber in shock, "What are you talking about, Amber?"

"Don't play dumb Lindsay, you know exactly what I'm talking about!" Amber swung for Lindsay again before she was pulled off into another room. "Don't touch me!" she screamed. She shoved the person who had dragged her off, away from her. She looked up to see James standing before her.

"What the hell are you doing, Amber?" James asked. She just glared up at him. "If you think Lindsay's the reason I left you, you're wrong. She had nothing to do with it, I told you my feelings for you had changed."

"So then every time you told me that you loved me, it was just a lie?!" she said with hatred in her voice.

James looked down at his feet. "That's what I thought." Amber said. "Stay the hell away from me James Scott." Amber said before she walked off.

James turned around to see Lindsay looking over at him, a look of sadness in her eye. He just frowned at her before he turned to leave.

Lindsay walked up the stairs to her bedroom where she slammed the door shut. She quickly locked it behind her before she walked over to the bed. Lindsay ran her fingers through her hair as she started to tear up again. She lie down, resting her head on a pillow as the tears started to fall. Lindsay buried her face into the pillow as she started to sob. She heard a knock at her door, sitting up quickly she wiped away her tears.

"Who is it?" she called out.

"It's me, can I come in?"

Lindsay stood up and walked over to the door. She took in a deep breath before she unlocked the door and opened it just a tad. As she looked out she saw Mandy standing outside the door, a look of worry on her face. Lindsay opened the door all the way and Mandy walked in. Shutting the door, Mandy followed Lindsay over to the bed. Mandy pulled Lindsay into her arms as the tears fell down her cheeks once more. The two of them sat there as Mandy stroked Lindsay's back.