Well last week I passed 140 chapters and 500 reviews - Phew,t his was not orginally going to be as epic.

SPOLIERS - this week - 2nd date, Erica comes home and Marissa gets a job as Krystal's manager.

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As the music increased in pace, Bianca made a move to leave the dance floor.

Marissa grabbed her hand.

"One more dance, please." She begged.

"It's been a long day," said Bianca apologetically. "I shouldn't overdo it.

"Oh god, I'm sorry." gasped Marissa suddenly looking mortified, she wasn't taking very good care of her girlfriend. "Do you want to sit down? When was the last time you ate?"

"I must admit a bite to eat sounds good." said Bianca. "It seems an age since breakfast."

They moved to a recently vacated table.

"You should have said something." sighed Marissa as she pulled the seat out for her girlfriend.

"I'm fine, really." said Bianca with a big smile.

Marissa smiled back before scanning the room. The place was packed, almost everyone who had been in the court room had taken up the invite to return to Krystal's. They were very lucky to get the table.

"I'll go to the bar and order, I don't think we'll catch a waiter." said Marissa, "Chicken salad, okay with you?"

"Perfect."

Behind the bar looked like bedlam, Will seemed to be struggling to cope on his own.

"I wonder where my mom is?" Marissa asked out loud.

"Would it be easier to go elsewhere?" Bianca asked.

"No, wait here. I'll be as quick as I can." said Marissa, "This is my treat, remember. I'll get you something to eat even if I have to sneak into the kitchen and steal some brownies."

With that Marissa wriggled her way into the crowd.

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Bianca smiled at Marissa's determination as her red hair disappeared into the forest of shoulders.

The table was by the door, and on more than one occasion Bianca had to duck her head to avoid elbows and big bags as people came and went.

Just then a very familiar figure came through the restaurant door.

"Uncle Jack!" cried Bianca delighted to see her uncle. She began to get up to greet him.

"No, stay where you are." said Jackson, "I'll come to you."

Bianca stayed in her chair and Jackson bent down to engulf her in a hug.

Reggie was there too and hugged her as well.

Jackson took the vacant seat.

"So how are you now the trial is over?"

"I'm good. I'm free." said Bianca, she reached across the table and took his hand. "Thank you; you did an amazing job at the hearing; you and Caleb."

"Hmmm, yes we did make a good team." said Jackson carefully.

"Still a few bridges to build." said Bianca with a grin.

"Well he does insist on calling me Captain Marvel."

Reggie laughed,

"Really?"

"Well you earned the title today." said Bianca with a grin.

Jackson took a breath.

"So I hear your mom's back at Pine Valley Hospital."

"Yes, she back to her old self again." said Bianca, "I'm actually going to visit her again when this party is over. You should come with me."

Jackson looked a little uncomfortable.

"Well I'm not sure. It's a little awkward after the last words I said to her…"

"Frankly my dear I don't give a damn!" said Bianca in her best Ret Butler impression.

"Pretty much." said Jackson.

"I told her what you did for her when she was unconscious." said Bianca, "I know she'll be happy to see you. She has sworn to put her family first from now on."

Jackson looked less than convinced.

"I wonder how long that promise will last for?"

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