Chapter 13
11:45 am and just as promised, Uncle Page parked his car and got out. Another man got out and leaned against the car. Jeff was ready to go.
"Come on Jess, they're here." Jeff said.
Jessica walked into the living room.
"Are they coming in or not." Jessica asked.
"Your uncle said they'd be here and wait outside." Jeff answered.
"Then let's get this over with." Jessica said.
Jeff stopped her and hugged her before they left the house.
"You'll need more after." Jeff said.
"I'm glad you think about these things." Jessica replied.
Jeff led her out of the house and Jeff made sure to lock the door. Jessica slowly made her way over to her uncle. Her uncle hugged her.
"He promises to behave."
"I'm only doing this for you and Jeff." Jessica replied.
'I know baby, just do this and get it over with."
"Uncle Page, you really think he's gonna behave?" Jessica asked.
"I'll make you a deal. If he starts, we'll leave no questions asked.
"I know you'll stick to it, so deal." Jessica said.
Jeff walked over and shook hands with her uncle. Jeff took her hand and held it. They got into the car and her uncle drove to Jessica's favorite restaurant. Everyone got out and walked inside. A waitress seated them. Jeff sat beside Jessica.
"So what's going on with you two." Page asked.
"We've been dating for the last five months." Jessica answered.
"And you're just now letting the world know." Page asked.
"Yes for the story line." Jessica answered.
"I'm sure some fans know about us." Jeff said.
Another waitress came over and took their drink orders and then left. She soon returned and everyone ordered their food. Then she left again.
"So how far will the story line go." Page asked.
"A few months. Then she'll be working with Josh and Patrick." Jeff answered.
"Does Josh and Patrick know about that?" Jessica asked.
"Not yet." Jeff answered.
"You'll tell them soon." Page said.
"Yes, I will." Jeff replied.
"What if she falls for Josh." Page asked.
"Been there, done that." Jessica answered.
"When?" Page asked.
"Just after Jeff signed him." Jessica answered.
"I trust Josh with her. I mean they are best friends and it just worked for them." Jeff said.
"Yeah Josh is always there when I need him." Jessica replied.
"What about others." Page asked.
"No need to worry." Jeff answered.
"What are you getting at anyway." Jessica asked.
"I just care about your well being." Page answered.
"Bull, you think there is someone better than Jeff." Jessica said.
"So what if I do." Page asked.
"You never approve of anyone older than me unless he was closer to my age." Jessica answered.
"I just think you should have options." Page said.
"Who did you think would be better." Jeff asked.
"Someone like James." Page answered.
"Why not Robert or Terry or even someone that doesn't know you." Jessica asked.
"Everyone knows me, I can't help that." Page answered.
"But once they find out who I am, they think I'm just like you." Jessica said.
"But you not like me." Page replied.
"Like that's gonna matter." Jessica said.
The waitress returned with the drinks. Jeff and Page talked about everything that was goin on. Jeff noticed how quiet Jessica was but under normal situations that would be called for but this wasn't normal.
"Everything okay." Jeff whispered.
"Just fine." Jessica whispered back.
Not to long after, the waitress brought their food and then left again. Everyone began eating. Page and Jeff talked about the story line more. And her dad gave her glares that really bothered her. But she stayed quiet. Page and Jeff had noticed. Page got up and he helped Jessica up. Page led her away from the others.
"What's wrong?" Page asked.
"He's constantly staring at me and I don't like it." Jessica answered.
"You wanna go home." Page asked.
"Yes but can I come home with you." Jessica answered.
"Yeah but we'll get what you need. But I drop him off first." Page said.
"I'll let Jeff know. Just so he won't worry." Jessica replied.
Page led her back to the table and they sat down. Page watched her dad and saw the looks he was giving her. Jeff leaned over and whispered something to her.
Page took care of everything. Jessica explained everything to Jeff. Finally a waitress appeared and Page paid. Jessica and Jeff got up and started out of the restaurant.
"You okay." Jeff asked.
"Yes, but to feel safer, I'm gonna stay with my uncle." Jessica answered.
"Okay, but you'll call me tomorrow and we'll talk about us." Jeff said.
"What's wrong with us?" Jessica asked.
"I kinda agree with your uncle." Jeff answered.
"All you have to say is you'd rather see other people and let me go." Jessica said.
"It's for the best. While you're gone, I'll move my things out." Jeff replied.
They walked to Page's car and got in. Not to long after, Page and her dad got in. Page drove her dad home first and then drove to her house. All three got out. Jessica went first and unlocked the door. She headed upstairs and started packing what she would need for a few days or more. She soon walked down with her bags and set them by the front door.
"Are you sure about this?" Page asked.
"Yeah. I just figured I'd be safer." Jessica answered.
"And you wouldn't be safe here." Page said.
"No. He now knows where I live." Jessica replied.
"And that scares you." Page asked.
"Yes. Because I don't know what he will do." Jessica answered.
"Then we'll find you another place." Page said.
"I still have the number of my realtor by the phone." Jessica replied.
Her uncle went to the phone and picked up the number.
"You ready to go?" Page asked.
"Yes." Jessica answered.
Page walked to the front door and picked up Jessica's bags before he headed out of the house. Jessica walked out followed by Jeff.
"I'll lock up and then I'll give you the keys when you come to work." Jeff said.
"Okay." Jessica replied.
Jessica left the house and got into her uncles car. Soon Page drove away from her house.
"Are you okay?" Page asked.
"Yeah, but Jeff agrees with you about what you talked about at lunch." Jessica answered.
"Are you okay with that?" Page asked.
"I guess I have to be." Jessica answered.
"You can call Josh and have him and Patrick over." Page said.
"You mean a slumber party." Jessica asked.
"Yeah, if you want." Page answered.