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Jess hadn't received any messages while she and Cece were at lunch, but by the next morning she had five waiting. Although, technically there were only four guys, since one of them had written a very weird second attempt only twenty minutes after his first.

LonelyBoy8548 – Hey ItsJustJess, my name is Jake and I'm 32. I saw your profile pop up in my new matches and wanted to say hi. I've been on SoulSearchers for 5 years now, trying to find "the one", but I haven't been on more than a few dates with the same woman. Are you finally the right girl for me?

TeamTank489 – What's up ItsJustJess. My name's Gregg. I'm 37 and I've been in the military since I was 18, just got discharged. I've spent a lot of time around women who need to prove they are as tough as any other guy. I'm looking for someone who's the absolute opposite of that. I'd like to find someone who needs me to take care of them, who isn't always trying to boss me around or one-up me. If this sounds like you, send me a note.

47LayDZman – girl, yo pics so fine. where u been all my life. we gotta talk soon. hit me up!

TeddyLundy34 – Hi, my name's Ted (34) and I just moved to the area, so I joined Soul Searchers to meet new people. Your profile popped up this morning and I thought your picture was beautiful, really different from all the others I've seen. That probably seems a little shallow, but then when I read your profile it made me smile. I also enjoy a good Curious George story once in a while. : ) You're actually the first person I've sent a message to and I have to say I'm a little nervous about it. I'd love to get to know you better, maybe over coffee sometime?

47LayDZman – hey girl, havnt heard from u. seriously we should HOOK up!

Jess reread all the messages. Jake was obviously looking for exactly what Soul Searchers toted, but his expectations might be a little high if he hadn't found someone worthy of more than a few dates in five years? Gregg was more difficult to read. She couldn't decide if he just wanted someone special to dote on or if he was a complete Neanderthal. 47LayDZman, who didn't even bother to provide a real name, was definitely not her type. He probably just trolled these sites looking for desperate girls to sleep with.

But, then there was Ted. She'd blushed both times while reading his compliment about her picture and smiled at his charming comment about Curious George. It's hard to tell if someone is genuine in a few short sentences, but she'd felt there was something kind of special about this guy. Getting to know him better wouldn't hurt anything, would it?

Cece answered on the third ring. "Hey Jess, what's up?"

In her best robotic voice Jess said, "I've got mail."

"If I didn't know you were smiling like a fool at your clever 1990's reference, I'd say you were happy about that. So let's hear what your Prince Charmings had to say."

Jess enjoyed Cece's commentary as she read the messages to her. "Jake's going to compare you to his mother the entire way through your date. Gregg will either buy you a bouquet of flowers or chain you to a radiator. 47LayDZman likes big butts and he cannot lie."

"Now who's the one with the 1990's references?" Jess said grinning. "So, are you going to tell me what you thought about Ted? He seems pretty normal and kind of sweet to me."

Cece weighed her answer carefully. Initially she'd gotten Jess to sign up for two reasons. If Jess got a glimpse of all the different types of people out there, maybe she'd start to really consider what she wanted in a man. What "the full package" meant to her. The second reason was to try and give Nick that extra push to do the same.

She thought her intention was to get them to see that in each other, but she was starting to wonder if they were really meant to be together. They fought all the time, their personalities were usually like oil and water. Cece knew first hand what that kind of intensity was like. It's amazing at the time, but it cuts so much deeper when things go bad. If a single kiss could push them into avoidance overdrive, she could only imagine what the fallout could be like if they took leap into an actual relationship.

"I think you should reply to him. Have coffee, see what you think. That's what these sites are for, right?"

Jess thought she'd heard something in Cece's voice when she'd told her to reply, but she didn't recognize the tone. Slightly thrown by it, she asked, "Are you sure, I mean this guy could be a mass murder who just moved to town, narrowly escaping the clutches of the law?"

"Jess, what does that even… no, never mind. Just pick a public place and make sure to plan something for before and after so you don't have to be there any longer than you want."

"Alright, okay. You've convinced me. I have to admit I have butterflies Cece. This is my first real online dating experience. Yikes and yay!"

Cece could tell Jess was getting nervous and if her nervousness got out of hand she could be her own personal disaster. Trying to keep her voice soothing she simply said, "Jess, you'll be fine. Go, have a good time. Find out if Ted's the awkward, funny, nice, smart, handsome guy who's just right for you."

"Yeah, ya know what, maybe you're right. Maybe Ted's the man of my dreams, just what I'm looking for!"

"That's the spirit, Jess."

"Ok, I'll call you later to let you know if I have a date with Mr. Right. Bye Cece."

"Bye kiddo."

He hadn't meant to eavesdrop, but he'd been woken by her voice in the hall. He was just going to wait until she went into her room or towards the kitchen, so he could make a break for the bathroom. When he heard her door close, he stepped out of his room, but before he could get any farther, he heard "So, are you going to tell me what you thought about Ted? He seems pretty normal and kind of sweet to me."

Too stunned to move, he just stood there listening to the rest of the conversation. She was already planning a date with some guy she met on the internet?

When she'd said "Mr. Right", he'd nearly stormed into her room and pulled her into another passionate kiss to show her how he felt. But he'd stayed planted where he was, fists clenched, the heat of jealousy rushing through his body. That's it; he was not going down without a fight.