The rest of the summer sped by, and before the four teens knew it they were starting school in a week. Sean had long finished Snake's car, and the four teens hung around together a lot. Today they were off the to the beach party of the summer.

Jay parked his civic in the lot, and they all piled out. Emma stood next to Manny eyeing the beach, as the boys unloaded the trunk. The boys took the cooler, and the girls took the bags of food, and towels.

Sean grabbed Emma by the waist, and kissed her, "Hey Babe, you want to go swimming?"

Emma nodded with a smile, "Sure thing." Emma stripped out of her white dress, and sean took off his t-shirt. He scooped her up in his arms, and ran towards the water. She screeched when they hit the cold water, and Emma held onto Sean's neck. He set her down in waist deep water, and kissed her passionately.

"I love you," Emma whispered when she pulled herself off of Sean. He smiled, and kissed her again. Emma pulled apart, and splashed him with a grin. He splashed her back, and they proceeded to play in the water.

Emma ran back up the beach a few hours later followed by Sean. Manny had disappeared into the crowd of partiers on the beach. Jay sat next to the cooler having a beer. Emma wrapped her towel around her waist, and smiled at Jay.

The two had become good friends over the course of the summer. Emma sat down next to Jay, "Pass me a cooler."

Jay did as he was told, and also passed Sean a beer. They all smiled, and cheered their drinks. Emma took a sip, "Manny still off in the crowd of beach partiers?"

Jay nodded, "Yep, she can do what she pleases. I'm not about to stop her."

Emma furrowed her brow, "What do you mean by that?"

Jay shrugged, and looked down, "I mean I'm just not sure if she really wants to be with me anymore, and I don't want to hold her back from whatever she wants."

Emma, and Jay locked eyes, and then Emma quickly looked away. She sighed, "Where'd Sean go?"

Jay shrugged, "Probably off with Manny somewhere."

Emma nodded, "Have you noticed anything different with him lately?"

Jay shrugged, "Kind of. I mean he's been different with you that's for sure. Less lovey-dovey, and more physical."

Emma nodded, "Yeah I noticed that too. It's kind of weird, but I don't want to say anything and upset him."

Jay nodded, and drank the rest of his beer, "I know what you mean."

Emma sighed, and sat there in silence with Jay. The she noticed Manny stumbling their way, obviously drunk. She fell in between the two with a smile, "Look my two best friends. You guys are great."

Emma looked at her funny, "You mean your best friend, and your boyfriend?"

Manny shook her head, and turned her attention to Jay, "Nope, Jay listen I've been thinking maybe we'd be better as friends. I'm just not sure I like you like that anymore."

Jay stood up looking a little angry, "Whatever Santos, I'm going to go for a while."

Emma looked at Manny as if she were nuts, "Manny, I think you just broke Jay's heart. You could have been a little more sensitive."

Manny shrugged, and searched around the cooler for another drink, "Whatever Emma, I will do what I want."

Emma stood up, and went after Jay. She caught up with him, and walked down the beach with him, "Hey, are you okay? Manny was a little harsh back there, but she's drunk just talk to her later."

Jay shrugged, and continued to stare straight ahead, "I think that was really the first time she was honest with me in a while. I know, I know it sounds worse than it probably is, but I think that's the truth."

Emma nodded, and tried not to be too opinionated in the situation, "Whatever you want to do Jay. It's not up to me."

Jay nodded, and continued walking next to Emma. They walked in silence for a few minutes then Emma glanced back at the crowd of people wondering where Sean was, "Hey I'm going to go see if I can find Sean."

Jay nodded, and continued walking without Emma. She sighed, and watched him for a second before turning back to find Sean. She moved her way through the thick cluster of people, and looked for Sean. No such luck yet. She stopped when she got to the edge of the group, and spotted Sean a ways away walking back towards the party with a girl.

She had a rather large smile on her face, and so did Sean. Emma eyed them peculiarly, but tried not to think the worst. She sighed, and waited for Sean to see her standing near by with her arms crossed. When he did, his expression dropped, and he walked towards Emma slowly. "Hey Em," he said walking slowly.

She didn't smile, "Where were you?"

Sean pointed towards the caves, "I went to the caves with Thalia."

Emma nodded, and became a little more angry then she was before, "What were you two up to?"

Sean looked down at the sand, and then at the large group of people, "Listen Em, I didn't mean for it to happen, but it did, and I'm sorry."

Emma's arms dropped to her sides, "For what to happen Sean?"

Sean sighed, "I think you know what happened Em."

Emma nodded, "Yeah I do, I know that you're a jerk, and we're over for good this time. I mean it, there is no more forever Sean."

Sean reached out to grab Emma's arm, but she took off through the crowd of people, and didn't stop until she saw Jay walking towards her. She took off running towards him, and launched herself into his arms. He caught her, and held her as she cried.

He wasn't quite sure what to say, or really what happened but he didn't say anything. She finally stopped crying, and detached herself from Jay. He looked at her confused, "Em, what happened?"

Emma wiped away her tears, "Sean cheated on me."

Jay's expression was pure shock, "He did what?" Jay had to stop himself from screaming, and taking off towards Sean.

Emma nodded, and went to sit back with their stuff. Jay followed, and sat down beside her. She began to sob again, Jay rubbed her back softly. She laid with her head in Jay's lap eventually, and ended up falling asleep.

Jay picked her up trying his best not to wake her, and put her in the front seat of his car. He packed up all of their things, and left Sean and Manny's things behind. They could find their own way home for all he cared.

He drove away from the beach, and back towards his apartment. When they got there Emma was still asleep. He picked her up, and carried her into his bedroom setting her down in bed. He covered her up, and turned out the light. He laid down on the floor with some blankets, and a pillow before going to sleep too.

Emma woke up the following morning, and didn't know where she was. She thought about when she fell asleep, and realized she fell asleep at the beach. Well she sure as hell wasn't at the beach anymore.

She rolled over in bed, and jumped back. Jay was in the bed too. This must be his room, and his apartment. She snaked out of bed quietly, and tried not to wake him, but it was no use. He opened his eyes, and sat up quickly. "Sorry Em, I didn't mean to scare you. You fell asleep at the beach, and wouldn't wake up."

Emma sighed, and sat on the edge of the bed, "Sorry, I didn't realize how drained I was."

Jay shrugged, "No big deal. So, do you want to go for breakfast at the Dot?"

Emma shrugged, "Why not."

Jay hopped out of bed, and got dressed again. Emma waited patiently in the living room. 3 missed calls for Sean, and 1 more from Manny. She dialed Manny's cellphone, and waited for her to answer.

"Hey Manny," Emma said when Manny finally picked up.

"Hey Em, why did you and Jay leave without us last night?" Manny said sounding a little angry.

"I fell asleep, and Jay took me home. Sorry, I didn't know, but for the record you kind of deserved it," Emma said trying not to sound too harsh.

Manny sighed, "Yeah I know, and I thought about it. I didn't really mean it, I have to talk to him."

Emma sighed, and glanced towards Jay's bedroom, "He's pretty upset Manny. I meeting him for breakfast, and I'll talk to him, and let you know. I'm not going to push him though, because it was your mistake."

Manny groaned, "Em, come on we're best friends."

Emma sighed, "Manny, he's my friend too. You made the mistake, I'll talk to him but there are no guarantees."

Manny gave in, "Fine, but what happened with you and Sean?"

Emma took a deep breath, and paused for a moment, "He cheated on me Manny. We're over for good this time, no more forever."

"Aw Em, that sucks. You'll find the right guy for you," Manny said sounding apologetic.

Emma heard Jay coming down the hall, "Got to go, bye!"

Jay grabbed his keys, and Emma followed him out the door. "Who was that?" He asked only half interested.

Emma cringed, "Manny, she was mad you left her behind."

Jay glare at Emma, and they got in the car, "Whatever Emma, she deserved it. She was kind of harsh yesterday."

Emma nodded in agreement, "I know, but she really is sorry."

Jay sighed, and they pulled into the Dot, "It's like she has no faith in me, or in us. I'm just not sure I can be with her if that's the case."

Emma sat down in the back booth with Jay, "Well it's your choice Jay. I can't tell you what to do, or what you want."

Spinner came over, and gave a small smile, "What'll it be?"

Jay nodded at Emma to go ahead, "Um coffee black, and a blueberry muffin."

Spinner nodded, and turned to Jay, "Same thing."

Spinner left, and Jay sighed, "Em, I'm not even sure if I want to be with her anymore, but I'm still hurt, and mad."

Emma nodded, "I get it, I really do but try to be nice to her if you decide to talk to her. I don't like being in the middle of this, but you're both my best friends."

Jay nodded, "I'll smooth things over, and maybe someday we can all be friends again but not right now."

Emma sighed, "Without Sean of course."

Jay nodded, "What exactly happened there anyways? Don't feel you have to tell me."

Emma looked at Jay trying not to cry, "I went off to find him, and saw him walking back from the caves with Thalia. I asked him what happened, and all he said was I knew what had happened. He tried to apologize, but I took off."

Jay hunched his shoulders, and looked at Emma, "Aw Em, I'm sorry. The guy doesn't deserve you if he's going to cheat on you."

Emma smiled at Jay in appreciation, "Thanks Jay. Looks like it's me, and you against the world when school starts back on Monday. Hope all goes well."

Jay sighed, "Looks like it, who would have ever thought."

Emma laughed, "They won't even know what hit them." Jay joined in laughter, and Spinner dropped off their food. They ate in silence, but it wasn't so awkward it was almost comforting.

After eating Jay paid the bill at the counter, and the sauntered out to Jay's car, "Thanks for breakfast, and for everything really."

Jay nodded, "Not a problem."

They drove back to Emma's house, and Jay parked in her driveway. Emma sighed, "Family BBQ tonight. Sean was supposed to come, but if you want to stick around then that'd be cool too."

Jay smiled, "Are you sure? I don't want to intrude."

Emma nodded, and they both went inside. Spike was in the kitchen, and Jack was sitting on the floor playing with some toys. Emma kissed his head, and went into the kitchen followed by Jay.

"Hey Mom, change of plans, can I swap Sean for Jay tonight for the BBQ?" Emma asked, and Jay leaned on the wall near by.

Spike looked at Jay with a smile, "Sure Em, Hi Jay."

Jay nodded, "Hi Mrs. Nelson."

Spike sighed, "I told you call me Spike. You kids go have fun for a while, we're starting up in about an hour. Emma, is Manny coming?"

Emma glanced at Jay, and his eyes begged her to say no. Emma shook her head, "Nope, she's busy. Sorry Mom."

Spike waved the kids off, and they went outside to sit on the lawn. "Thanks for that Em, I know she's your friend too."

Emma shrugged, "What she did was pretty shitty, and I'm you're friend too."

Jay smiled, "Let's just try to enjoy the last few days of summer, before school starts back up."

Emma nodded with a grin, "Just me, and you Hogart."