Is everything going to be okay at Phil's and what will they do after? What is going to happen with Dylan's gang and is Kim going to be alright and what about all of her friends?
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To answer a question from CAMELA, no Kim's dad is not dead. He had to go to the base for more meetings about the mission his team had to go on. Kim knows from years of being with her dad that he probably will leave for the mission from the base. She is just worried because he isn't in town and she has no way to contact him.
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Chapter 8 : Phil's and Then What?
KIM'S POV
I looked over at Liam and smiled. I had to try to lighten this entire environment up now that I had made it worse. "Let's liven it up in here. You should sing 'Jailhouse Rock.'" I said.
He nodded his head and tried to smile. "Sounds good. We should still have some fun. What are you going to do?" He asked.
"Dance and wait tables, like I am supposed to do." I replied with a smile.
"You should just stay on up here and dance." He said with a concerned look on his face.
I put my hand on his shoulder and said. "Liam, I will listen to what you guys want, but I still have to be me. I know how to take care of myself, but I will make sure that one of the guys is with me, okay?"
"Alright, I just don't want that guy anywhere near you." He said.
"I know. Don't worry." I replied.
The guys started playing and Liam started singing. I looked out onto the dance floor and saw Bobby crossing the floor heading toward Jack. I grabbed him by his shoulders as he passed and he looked up at me shocked. I jumped down off the stage and into his arms. He barely caught me and spun around.
"Let's dance!" I said.
He looked over are Jack like he was looking for permission and I saw Jack hold his hands up in defeat. "Don't worry about him. Let's have some fun. I am not breaking any of his rules as long as I am with one of you." I said.
"Alright." He said as he sat me down on my feet and spun me out onto the floor never letting go of my hand.
The warden threw a party in the county jail
The prison band was there and they began to wail
The band was jumpin' and the joint began to swing
You should've heard them knocked-out jailbirds sing
Let's rock; everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Julie and Milton joined us on the dance floor and we were all hopping and bopping on the dance floor. Bobby spun out again and I saw Dylan dancing close to us with Donna. I tensed for a minute and felt Bobby let go of my hand. Then he quickly pulled my hand and brought me back to him. It wasn't Bobby who had my hand anymore. I was in Jack's arms now.
Spider Murphy played the tenor saxophone
Little Joe was blowin' on the slide trombone
The drummer boy from Illinois went crash, boom, bang
The whole rhythm section was the purple gang
Let's rock; everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Jack picked me up by my waist and swung my legs to his left side and then to his right side. He put me back on my feet and we continued to dance. He was actually a really good dancer even though I am sure that he didn't normally make that known to everyone like this.
Number forty-seven said to number three
"You're the cutest jailbird I ever did see
I sure would be delighted with your company
Come on and do the Jailhouse Rock with me
Let's rock; everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Julie was having such a good time with Milton even though I could see the worry on her face about Dylan. We all continued to dance and tried to have fun until Dylan had to ruin it and tapped Jack on the shoulder.
"What do you want?" Jack asked through his teeth.
"I'd like to cut in and Donna wanted to dance with you so I thought we could trade for the rest of the song." Dylan said with a grin.
"I don't think so. I really just want to dance with Kim. Sorry." Jack replied.
"Now that is not a good way to show me the respect that I deserve. You know how this works and Kimmy here doesn't want any fights so I think we should switch dance partners." Dylan demanded moving closer to Jack.
I put my hand out in between them and said, "Dylan, stop. We are just trying to have some fun and I promised Jack a dance so you will have to wait. I want to enjoy this dance because then I have to take care of some tables. So back off."
Dylan just smiled and reached his hand out toward me. Jack quickly grabbed his arm stopping him and said, "You heard her. Let us dance and leave her alone."
With that, Jack spun me out away from Dylan and then moved in toward me. He was getting distance between us and him which was fine with me, but I knew it wouldn't last. Dylan did not have a very long fuse and we were definitely pushing him to his limit. I did not want to go against Jack and the other guys, but I also couldn't let all of them get into a fight with Dylan and his gang. I was going to have to figure this out and fast.
Sad sack was sittin' on a block of stone
Way over in the corner weepin' all alone
The warden said, "Hey, buddy, don't you be no square
If you can't find a partner, use a wooden chair
Let's rock; everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
I continued dancing with Jack trying to not act distracted, but he saw right through it. "What are you thinking about?" He asked.
"Nothing really." I answered.
"Nice try. Now the truth. What are you planning in that pretty little head of yours?" He replied.
"Jack, this is because of me. I know Dylan better than anyone and he is not going to stay cool about this much longer. He wants to talk to me and we are going to have to do that." I answered.
"I don't think so. Stop thinking that you have to keep us all safe and this will go a lot easier. This is not the first gang that I have had run-ins with. I didn't get where I am by being nice." He explained and then he looked at me like he was expecting to see something change in the way that I looked at him.
"What are you looking for?" I asked.
"You should be scared or disgusted or something, but you aren't. Why is that?" He asked.
"Jack, you are not bad guy. You may have done some bad things, but people can change. I thought that about Dylan, but I was wrong." I responded.
"And you are probably wrong about me, too. You know that right." He said seriously.
I shook my head. "No, I am right about you. I can see it your eyes. I thought I saw something in Dylan when we first met, but now I can see that it's different then what you have. I can't explain it. I just know. Your eyes tell a really different story than that rest of you." I said looking deeply into his chocolaty eyes.
He smiled at me and said, "You are something else. This is why you have gotten to me. You see things so differently than most people and you don't act like any other girl I have ever met."
"Is that a good thing?" I asked looking down at my shoes.
He lifted my face to his and nodded. "It is a really good thing. Now let's get a few more spins in before you have to wait on tables." He said with a smirk. He spun me around quickly and pulled me back close to him with a smile. I laughed and we finished dancing to the song.
Shifty Henry said to Bugs, "For Heaven's sake
No one's lookin'; now's our chance to make a break"
Bugsy turned to Shifty and he said, "Nix, nix
I want to stick around a while and get my kicks
Let's rock; everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
The song was done and the guys were going to take a quick break while I helped take care of some tables. Phil met me at the counter with a milkshake in his hand. "Kim, I am glad that you came here. Your idea really has made this place better. Let me know if you need anything." He said.
"Thank you, Phil. This has been a blast. I love doing it. I am sorry that there has been some of this drama for you, but I promise I will not let them fight or get out of hand here." I told him.
He just smiled and said, "I am not worried about that at all. I know it will all be okay."
"Of course it will, Phil. I won't let these jerks mess up your place." Jack said as he came up behind me.
I was leaning up against the counter talking to Phil and Jack put his hands on either side of me on the counter. I felt chills run down my spine as he was talking to Phil and I could feel his warm breath on my neck.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the smirk on his face and turned around to face him. We were so close to each other and I stared up into his eyes. I could feel my heart racing, but I wasn't going to let him know that. "Can I help you, Mr. Brewer?" I asked.
"Nope, I am here to help you." He said as he leaned closer to me.
"With what?" I asked.
"Mostly, waiting tables and staying out of trouble." He said with a smirk.
I leaned forward and got up on my tiptoes so that I could whisper right in his ear making sure to blow on his neck some, too. "I can handle it. I can handle a lot of things." I saw his breath quicken for a moment and then I felt like we were even. I pulled away and gave him a wink while I grabbed my notepad and snuck out under his arm to go take some orders.
"What am I going to do with her?" Jack said to Phil as he quickly turned and was right on my heels.
I walked up to my table and took their drink orders and headed up to the counter to fill them. I took a quick sip of my milkshake and turned around with a tray full of sodas and almost ran into Jack. "Watch out. I could have spilt all of these." I said to him.
"Sorry." He said with a smile.
I couldn't help but smile back at him. "Jack, I really am good here. He won't do anything to me in front of all of these people." I said.
"I know, but I just want to help. It is pretty busy here and I want to be sure that he leaves you alone." He said with a straight face.
"Okay. Grab those menus and follow me." I told him.
Jack helped me to wait on my five tables quickly and then I was back on stage to sing a few more songs with the guys. I actually saw Jack smile at me while I was on stage and I felt my heart speed up because of it. I wasn't sure how, but I was breaking down the wall around him and he was doing the same thing to me.
Julie and Chloe jumped up on the stage with me to help me with a few songs. The guys started playing music and we took off. The girls were great and were both a lot of fun to sing with.
(Girls - Wait)
(Kim)
Oh yeah, wait a minute Mister Postman
(Girls - Wait)
(Kim)
Wait Mister Postman
(Girls)
Please Mister Postman, look and see
(Kim - Oh yeah)
(Girls)
If there's a letter in your bag for me
(Kim - Please, Please Mister Postman)
(Girls)
Why's it takin' such a long time
(Kim - Oh yeah)
(Girls)
For me to hear from that boy of mine
(Kim)
There must be some word today
From my boyfriend so far away
Pleas Mister Postman, look and see
If there's a letter, a letter for me
I've been standin' here waitin' Mister Postman
So patiently
For just a card, or just a letter
Sayin' he's returnin' home to me
(Kim - Mister Postman)
(Girls)
Mister Postman, look and see
(Kim - Oh yeah)
(Girls)
If there's a letter in your bag for me
(Kim - Please, Please Mister Postman)
(Girls)
Why's it takin' such a long time
(Kim - Oh yeah)
(Girls)
For me to hear from that boy of mine
I looked out and saw Dylan still dancing with Donna. She was hanging all over him, but staring at Jack. I so badly wanted to tell her that this was not the way to get his attention, but she wouldn't listen anyway and I really didn't want her to have any of his attention.
Wait! What did I just think? I am really drawn to him, but to want him to stay away from other girls takes this to another level. I have to figure this out because with Dylan around this is all way more complicated than it already was.
(Kim)
So many days you passed me by
See the tears standin' in my eyes
You didn't stop to make me feel better
By leavin' me a card or a letter
(Kim - Mister Postman)
(Girls)
Mister Postman, look and see
(Kim - Oh yeah)
(Girls)
If there's a letter in your bag for me
(Kim - Please, Please Mister Postman)
(Girls)
Why's it takin' such a long time
(Kim - Why don't you check it and see one more time for me, you gotta)
Wait a minute
Wait a minute
Wait a minute
Wait a minute
(Kim - Mister Postman)
Mister Postman, look and see
(Kim - C'mon deliver the letter, the sooner the better)
(Kim)
Mister Postman
We danced and sang all the way to the song. We were having a lot of fun and I was trying to ignore the fact that Dylan and several of his guys were all over the dance floor.
"Can we make requests?" Donna asked from the dance floor.
"Sure. What would you like to hear?" I asked.
"How about 'Leader of the Pack'?" she said as she clung to Dylan and stared at Jack.
"Oh and Baby Love." Claire added and I noticed she was dancing with Tommy, Dylan's second.
"Hit it guys." I said simply. I knew that Dylan was behind this because he wanted to get to me and I used to sing both of these songs when we were together. I was not letting him win.
The guys started playing and I tried to focus on the girls and singing, but no matter what I did the memories hit me.
[Julie and Chloe - Spoken]
Is she really going out with him?
Well, there she is. Let's ask her.
Betty, is that Jimmy's ring you're wearing?
(Kim) Mm-hmm
Gee, it must be great riding with him
Is he picking you up after school today?
(Kim) Uh-uh
By the way, where'd you meet him?
(Kim)
I met him at the candy store
He turned around and smiled at me
You get the picture? (Girls - yes, we see)
That's when I fell for (All Girls - the leader of the pack)
I heard the bike rev and I looked up to see Dylan sitting on his bike in the doorway of Phil's. He looked up at me and smiled. I shook my head and gave him a half smile while I continued singing. I hate him, but this is too much for even me to deal with.
(Kim)
My folks were always putting him down (Girls - down, down)
They said he came from the wrong side of town
(Girls - whatcha mean when ya say that he came from the wrong side of town?)
They told me he was bad
But I knew he was sad
That's why I fell for (All Girls - the leader of the pack)
He revved his bike up again and wouldn't stop staring at me. I just kept singing and trying to pretend that nothing was wrong. I looked away from him and saw Jack moving toward him. I tried to get his attention, but he was on a mission.
(Kim)
One day my dad said, "Find someone new"
I had to tell my Jimmy we're through
(Girls - whatcha mean when ya say that ya better go find somebody new?)
He stood there and asked me why
But all I could do was cry
I'm sorry I hurt you (All Girls - the leader of the pack)
He jumped off of his bike and one of his other guys got on it and drove it back out to the parking lot. Dylan was dancing with Donna again, but his eyes were burning a hole through me.
[Kim - Spoken]
He sort of smiled and kissed me goodbye
The tears were beginning to show
As he drove away on that rainy night
I begged him to go slow
But whether he heard, I'll never know
Look out! Look out! Look out! Look out!
I just had to get through this and not let him win. I sang the next verse and tried to keep my eyes from making contact with him. I heard the motorcycle rev up again and again. I was not giving in. I was not going to look at him again.
(Kim)
I felt so helpless, what could I do?
Remembering all the things we'd been through
In school they all stop and stare
I can't hide the tears, but I don't care
I'll never forget him (Girls - the leader of the pack)
The leader of the pack - now he's gone
The leader of the pack - now he's gone
The leader of the pack - now he's gone
The leader of the pack - now he's gone
[Fade]
We finished the song and I told them to go on to the next one. I was getting through this, but someone had to stop Jack, too. Brody came past the front of the stage as I was getting ready to jump down. "I will get him. Keep singing and stay up there." He said.
I nodded and the guys started playing 'Baby Love' and we sang. I saw Brody talking to Jack. He turned around and looked at me after Brody was done with him and I stared into his eyes while I sang.
He smirked at me and made his way toward the stage. I kept singing and watching him.
(All Girls)
Ooh baby love, my baby love
(Kim)
I need you, oh how I need you
But all you do is treat me bad
Break my heart and leave me sad
Tell me, what did I do wrong
To make you stay away so long
He came all the way up to the stage and motioned for me to come toward him. I walked to the edge of the stage and he put his hands on my waist and pulled me down off of the stage. He danced with me while I sang and he held me close.
"For stopping from dealing with Dylan, you have to dance with me now." He whispered into my ear sweetly. I just kept singing.
(All Girls)
'Cause baby love, my baby love
Been missing ya, miss kissing ya
(Kim with girls in background)
Instead of breaking up
Let's do some kissing and making up
Don't throw our love away
(Kim)
In my arms why don't you stay
Need ya, need ya
(all girls)
Baby love, ooh, baby love
Baby love, my baby love
(Kim with girls in background)
Why must we separate, my love
All of my whole life through
I never loved no one but you
Why you do me like you do
I get this need
Ooh, ooh, need to hold you
Once again, my love
Feel your warm embrace, my love
Don't throw our love away
I saw Dylan out of the corner of my eye and I could tell that he was about to blow. I didn't know what to do. We just had to get through this song and then it would be time to clean up. I knew that a fight was coming. I just wasn't sure if it would be between my friends and Dylan's gang or me and Dylan. I looked back at Jack and he could see the worry in my eyes. He looked over my shoulder and glared in Dylan's direction.
Please don't do me this way
Not happy like I used to be
Loneliness has got the best of me
(All Girls)
My love, my baby love
I need you, oh how I need you
(Kim with girls in background)
Why you do me like you do
After I've been true to you
So deep in love with you
(All girls)
Baby, baby, ooh 'til it's hurtin' me
'Til it's hurtin' me
Ooh, baby love
Don't throw our love away
Don't throw our love away
The song was over and we took our bows and started packing up for the night. I went to help finish up with my tables and clean up the diner. Dylan came up to the counter while I was refilling drinks and asked me for a refill of his. Jack glared at him and made sure he was in between us.
Phil took his cup from him and refilled it. He handed it back to him and Dylan just smiled. "I really get to this one, Kimmy. You need a guy that can handle challenges better than this." He said as he walked away.
I quickly put my hands around Jack's arm getting him to turn around and look at me. "No fighting here. We are almost done and then you can take me home." I said giving him the puppy dog look.
He shook his head and said, "Alright."
We finished everything up and I grabbed my bag. I didn't even change out of my uniform tonight. I saw that Dylan and his guys were waiting outside on their bikes and wasn't sure what to do.
I turned around to see Liam and Jack discussing it. "So what is the plan?" I asked.
"Well. We are all going to split up and then meet back at your house once we have lost them." Liam answered.
"Guys, I don't want to burst your bubble, but I am sure that he already knows where my house is. If he doesn't know then he will soon." I said.
Jack walked up to me and said, "Kim, there is nothing to worry about. We are going to take care of it."
"Listen to me please. I really think that if I just talk to him this will all blow over. I could at least try." I begged.
Jack shook his head and so did almost every other ones of the guys including Milton and Julie. Now they are all going to agree on something. "Kim, you are not talking to him anymore. You said he had a bad temper so how do you think it would work out if you told him that you wanted him to leave you alone and get out of town." Jack said as he walked over closer to me.
"Fine. Who am I riding with?" I asked in defeat.
"You are with me!" Jack said grabbing my hand and heading to the back room.
"I still think that it would be smarter for her to be in a car rather than on a motorcycle." Liam replied.
"We have several girls riding on bikes. She will blend right in and it will be fine." Jack said confidently. "Besides, I feel better if she is with me."
"Alright. No arguing. You guys have been doing so well. How about I drive a bike myself?" I said.
They both looked at me in disbelief and so I continued. "Yes, I know how to drive a motorcycle. Just let me change and then I will need to borrow one of your guy's jackets and bike. He definitely won't expect that." I gave them no time to argue.
I walked off to the back room to change. Luckily, there were some black leather pants back there that Phil must be trying for yet another uniform for us. I slipped them on quickly with my black top and the black combat type boots that Phil had for us. I really need to help him come up with the uniform options. I slipped my hair in a low ponytail so that I could tuck it into the jacket that I use.
JACK'S POV
Kim walked back out to the main dining area and everyone was staring. Even when she tries to look bad, she still looks amazing and actually as HOT AS HELL!
Julie came over to her and asked. "Where did you find that outfit?"
"Phil had the pants and boots back there for us. I think he is working on another uniform and we need to help him. Now I just need one of your jackets." She said as she walked over to Sam. "And this stocking cap of yours and I am set."
Sam gave her his jacket and his cap. She slid the jacket on hiding her hair and pulled up the collar. She then put the cap on her head and looked at me with a smile. "I am not so sure this is a good idea." I said. "Besides, I don't know any guys that look that good."
"Please. It will be fine. The last thing is that when we all split up, you have to go with the other group. He will expect me to be with you or Liam. You need to let me ride with the other guys and we will see you later at my house after we lose them." She said to me and I felt my heart stop.
She stepped closer to me and continued. "Jack, you know it makes sense. You trust these guys with your life so you can trust them with mine."
"Kim…Alright. You have to take Brody, Jerry, and Bobby with you. Eddie you are with me and Sam I guess you are in one of the cars." I said hesitantly.
"I think you need one more with you so we split more evenly and you guys need some girls on your bikes." She added.
"Fine, Bobby you are with me." I conceded even though I didn't like it. I was leaving my two best friends and top guys with her and they knew what was resting on their shoulders.
Jan was still at Phil's with us because she was friend with Kim and Julie. She put Kim's leather jacket on and said she would ride with me. Grace rode with Jerry and Kelsey with Eddie. Julie was going to Milton's car with him and the jocks could take care of themselves. Kim walked back to the other room to grab her bag and I followed her.
I just stood there and looked at her while she bent over and grabbed her bag. She was driving me crazy and something that was bothering me was that I was not going to be with her. She turned around and almost ran into me.
"We really have to stop doing that." She said with a smile.
"I don't know, it is kind of nice when you don't have a tray of drinks in your hands." I replied back with a smirk.
She laughed lightly and must have seen the concern in my eyes because she stepped closer to me and put her hand on my chest. She slowly raised her eyes up to meet my gaze. Her touch and then looking into her eyes was almost too much for me. I have never felt like this before. She was looking up at me so sweetly.
"Jack, it is going to be fine. I have survived Dylan before, I can do it again. Please don't worry." She said with a soft smile.
I put my hand on her cheek and took the last step between us so that her chest was up against me. I put my other hand around on the small of her back holding her to me. I looked deeply into her eyes and leaned down closer to her.
"Kim, I'm sorry, but I have to…" Before I could finish what I wanted to say, she pushed up on her tiptoes closing the final space between us and touched her lips to mine for a short, sweet kiss.
She pulled back and had a slight blush in her cheeks while she said, "Sorry."
"No, I'm sorry." I said as I tightened my hold on her and pulled her back to me. I kissed her again and felt things I have never felt for any girl before. She put her arms around my neck and allowed this kiss to linger for a minute. Everything about this felt so right and I didn't want it to end, but I knew that I wanted to take things at Kim's speed for the first time in my life. She was important and I didn't want to screw it up.