Author's Note: So this will be a summarization of what went down for Blaire when she was gone for a year. Sorry if it's crappy, it was typed up just a an hour ago before submission, and I didn't do much proof-reading.

College. Oh, how I've missed the university scene… But I felt absolutely angry. No, it wasn't because my grandfather was miles away. No, it wasn't because I only got to see my little brother for only two weeks before I came here to start during the summer semester… I'd just learned something in the morning newspaper that sent my mind reeling. Blue is out of prison, on parole. It didn't state where he's staying. He could be anywhere, just waiting in the shadows to abduct me. I don't know how he did it, but I bet it was by using those same charms that even captivated me when I was little.

What's worse is, since he already was a graduate from college with a medical degree, he could get himself a job and not have to worry too much; the government and many hospitals were absolutely desperate for positions in the medical field. After all, the United States was still recovering from the Second World War, and there was still quite a depression going on in the nation. We needed help as much as other countries.

But, if there was any feeling that overrides all the others, it was the emptiness and loss that still clung itself tightly to me as I went from class to class in the months that passed by. Half of the time, I'd been expecting someone, anyone, from the institute to just pop in and surprise me, telling me all the things I'm missing out on. How I'm desperately wanted or needed by somebody. Anything would make me feel better at that rate. It was hell being here. And I didn't want to be here at all, though I knew that, the quicker I was over this, the quicker I'd be back there. Before I knew it, all my suffering was allowed to be alleviated just a little as the Winter Holidays rolled around. I packed my things and took a bus home. But I didn't expect what I'd see.

He was waiting for me on the porch. He'd been reading a newspaper when he caught sight of me. I'd noticed too late who it was. He practically threw down the paper and ran towards me, hugged me with such full force that I stumbled back a few steps. "Blaire! I can't believe this! You're already all grown up!"

"Blue." I felt cold. And it wasn't from the weather and snow beginning to stick in my hair and clothes.

He held me at arm's length, looking worried. "What's wrong? Are you still mad about those years ago? Come on, I was drunk… ! I swear I won't harm you like that ever again… I promise with every fiber in my being."

Grandpa finally came to relieve me of that bastard's presence, telling him that I needed rest, not a heart attack. He went over to me, picking up my bags. He gave a half-hearted, but always knowing, smile as he said, "I'm sorry, kid. I call you, but you'd already checked out by the time I was able…"

"It's fine." I couldn't ever be mad at Grandpa.

"So." He heaved a breath before stating, "Blue got a job. Though I still am cringing just thinking about where he works now… You won't be happy about this, I'll tell you straightaway… The Lennox House."

I stopped walking. I fell to my knees. "No… No, no, no, no,no."

Grandpa set the bags down and came to my side. "I never found it out until it was too late and he'd been accepted. He got the position of head orderly there."

In my head, I was speaking such a set of curses that I was sure would get myself beat in the behind for ever uttering before an elder. This all couldn't be happening… Then, I stood up. A grim look crossed my face and set there, in stone. "I'm going back there then. I'm taking the extra classes. Dammit, I'm going to graduate early. I don't know what Blue might do, and I'm sure as hell am not going to let him hurt my friends." I walked over to pick up my bags begrudgingly.

Grandpa was quick. He was keen. And he wouldn't stop a decision he knew he couldn't anyway. He surrendered, standing aside. "I'll keep contact with Gorski for you."

"If anything, tell her who Blue really is."

"It won't work."

"I don't care! She needs to know." With that, I left as suddenly as I came.

Now I was determined with every right to be. I knew what Blue could do, and being surrounded by a bunch of adolescent girls and young women wasn't going to a good thing at all. There had to be some sort of devilry or conman's cunning in all this. There was no way this was a coincidence. It was too much of one to be one.

I graduated with the spring class; during March, instead of with the summer class, like I should have. I was just too hasty. It took a few days to get papers processed for me to be allowed to be an intern and student to Gorski, but it worked like a charm, as she promised me. I went back home, packed again for a new endeavor, and, by the end of a week of getting out of college, was on the grounds of Lennox. A month early, too.

I took a deep breath, though, as I exhaled, I couldn't help but feel myself shake almost uncontrollably. Blue Jones now wandered those halls. Blue Jones now could have tainted some of the minds within. Blue Jones was a force to be reckoned with. And it is going to Blaire Jones who will not stop at nothing to fight that force.

I walked in, looked to the office, and gave a bold glare to the clerk, who recognized me. "I'm here for my internship," I said curtly. The clerk nodded and opened the gate-like door. I walked straight into the theater, only to be greeted by many, many more eyes than I remembered there being in the institute. Ever.

Well, it seemed that the House tripled in population since I was last here.

"Blaire!" A familiar voice, and an even more familiar set of red hair dodged past chairs and tables just to hug me through my two suitcases.

I grinned. "Rocket… It's so great to see you."

The lady-like elegance drifted in the air, and Doctor Gorski strode towards me from her usual post at the desk before the theater. "You're early."

"I know. Sorry for not being able to call. I have the papers, though." I shuffled through my light jacket's pocket and pulled them for her to see.

"I see… Vell, velcome, Nurse Jones."

A figure loomed behind Gorski. She was taller, slimmer, and even more attractive than when I left her. She was surely maturing beautifully. I was practically breathless. Her hair had come to frame her face perfectly, the waves fighting against her held-up hair to do so. Her eyes now held a strong confidence and charm, along with a hidden rebellious nature. "Didn't you say 'to this very day'? I betted on it. You still are early, so I better have won something."

My face took that of surprise, and a blush crept onto my face. "You were listening… ?" I said a bit meekly. Well, that's just great.

Suddenly, I saw her figure go up to me, go up on her toes, and I felt such soft and sweet lips touch my cheek, complimented by a warm breath that whispered into my ear: "I love you, too." She giggled lightly before going back.

"Ooh… Blondie, you're such a naughty person," Rocket cooed.

I gritted my teeth. My knees grew really weak, my heart began to beat fast, pounding like drums in my ears, and my surroundings began to spin. That felt absolutely like heaven just arrived on my doorstep. I could only mutter under my breath, "Blondie… At least, not in public." Seriously. Getting light-headed. Need to sit down. My brain just switched to its baser instincts, and wasn't even coherent anymore.

Gorski tapped Blondie on the shoulder. She coughed and said, "Let Blaire have her space before we go beyond ze pleasantries of it all." She waved towards me, beckoning to follow. "Come now, we have things to discuss about your job."

I nodded, though it took most of my energy to pick up the suitcases, let alone manage to follow without looking like a drunken idiot. I felt many of the patients' gazes on me, though the only one I singled out was the smile on Sweet Pea's face as I past her. She nodded towards me before calling for the other two to get back to the table.

At least I know now that she still cares for me as much as I do for her.

Author's Note: Oh-ho-ho. Yes, this is a happy ending, no? But there's still much more to cover. Reviews!