more Craziness to come.

The thought that this was a bad idea went through Jack's mind briefly. He knew that he would only end up hurting the small pinkette in his arms. Her kiss felt amazing. It had been so long since he'd felt a woman's touch. He stayed away from women to cause less complications. Women tended to get too attached. Jack didn't need attachment. With his job it was too difficult. He saw many of his coworkers loose spouses as a result of the job. It had caused him to close off women. But there was something strangely intoxicating about Lyla. Her bold move was surprising. When they finally pulled apart, both were breathless.

"What was that all about?" Jack asked.

"I've wanted to do that since I met you. Since you weren't going to make the move, I decided to," Lyla explained. Her face was flushed a bright pink color. Her embarrassment made her even more adorable.

"Look, Lyla, I'm going to be very honest with you, I'm not the settling down type," Jack advised.

"Who says I am looking for someone to settle down with?" Lyla asked.

"I guess I just assumed..." Jack stopped. He realized anything he said would be ridiculous.

"Look, Jack, I like you. I think you're handsome. If you don't like me, then I understand. But if you are rejecting me on some false sense of sacrifice then stop, I am a big girl, I can make my own decisions." Jack felt a bit like a schoolboy being scolded. The tone in Lyla's voice was very no-nonsense. This woman was fascinating with all her different facets.

"Okay, I'll keep that in mind," Jack replied.

"Good. Now get back to work!" Lyla teased. Jack smiled and gave a fake salute.

"Yes ma'am," Jack stated. Lyla giggled and returned to the front room. Jack sat contemplating their conversation, and their all too brief kiss. Something told him this woman was going to be trouble.

Vaughn loved men with weaknesses. Weakness could be exploited. He tried as best as he could to avoid showing he had any. Alex certainly had one such weakness. Gina, the blue haired nurse who worked for him, was clearly someone that Vaughn could use to manipulate Alex if needed. The doctor was not good at hiding his hand. Vaughn could see everything. This would make it easier to control the doctor.

"Good afternoon Mark," Gina greeted. The girl was nothing spectacular. Her wire frame glasses barely stayed on her nose, causing her to constantly push them up. She wore long dresses that covered everything. She was actually quite grumpy looking. Vaughn couldn't help but wonder what the doctor saw in her.

"Afternoon," Vaughn greeted.

"Just brewed Doctor Martin some coffee, would you like some?" She asked sweetly.

"Yes please," Vaughn answered.

"How do you take your coffee?" Gina asked.

"Black."

Gina nodded at him then quickly left the room. Vaughn wondered what it would be like to live in a place such as this. A place where time was simpler and life was all about being neighborly. He would be bored to tears if he had to stay in a place such as this indefinitely. Places like Flowerbud always seemed like going back in time. He much preferred the fast pace life of the city. He was ready to get back to it. All they had to do, was find the girl.

"Here you go," Gina said softly, placing the mug of coffee in front of him. He'd been so lost in thought, he hadn't even heard her approach. She left quickly.

Gina Gentry disliked very few people, but Mark was one of them. There was something about him, that have her bad vibes. She didn't trust him, and didn't like him in the Sanatorium all the time. She still had not been given any explanation as to why he was visiting. It made her wonder what he and Alex were hiding.

Gina had fallen in love with Alex quickly. She had been infatuated with him since she first met him. But she disliked the feeling that he was lying to her. She didn't take lightly to lies. Her father had been a habitual liar, always telling one grandiose story after another, until they had finally caught up with him. Their family had suffered for it. She marched into Alex's office.

"Just who the hell is Mark? And why is he here?" Gina asked. Alex looked up startled. Gina never swore. She looked angry.

"I told you hon, he's my cousin," Alex explained.

"You are lying! Tell me now!" Gina stated. Alex sighed. He wasn't sure what to tell her.

Felicity kept herself busy in the restaurant. It was amazing to her different life felt. She missed Henry at times, but didn't miss the fighting. She had thought that Henry deep down was a good man, but she had discovered more and more that he really only cared about himself, and his success. Felicity had a large heart and cared deeply about everyone. It was hard for her to slowly come to the realization that Henry was not the same.

So she kept herself busy. She needed some time away to think about what she really wanted. She had married Henry. It wasn't a decision she took lightly, but she also wasn't sure if she could be with a man who was so selfish. When she looked up, she saw him standing before her.

"Hello," Henry greeted.

"Are you here to eat?" Felicity asked.

"No, I'm here to see you," Henry replied.

"Look," Felicity sighed. "As you can see, we're very busy, I have no time to talk to you."

"I just wanted to see you," Henry said dejectedly.

"Well now is not a good time." She moved quickly around him to get the food from Clement, her boss.

"When is?" Henry asked.

Felicity stopped and turned towards Henry. She was frustrated at his insensitivity and stubbornness. She was too busy to deal with this. Ever since Michelle Pendergrass had started her magic show at Chez Clement in the afternoons.

"I don't know Henry," Felicity said. "I really don't want to talk to you at this moment." She started walking away with a tray of food.

"Felicity I'm your husband!" Henry shouted. He grabbed her arm making the plates on the tray slide forward and come tumbling to the ground. The loud crash acted as a pause button and every person in the restaurant turned to look at the two of them. Henry was mortified, and Felicity incensed.

"Go away Henry!" Felicity shouted. She bent down and started picking up the dishes.

"Let me help," Henry replied starting to bend down.

"You've caused enough problems, just go!"

Henry stared at his beautiful wife, as she continued to pick up everything that had dropped. Things were not looking good.

"Why don't you just go on home now?" Clement said, coming over to where he stood.

"I just want-"

"Leave now, and I won't charge you for the damage you've done today," Clement warned. Henry's eyes narrowed. It seemed as if the entire town had turned against him. Seething, he turned around and left the restaurant.

Sanjay's word's echoed through Rachel's mind. She flushed a bright red color. It was strange to think that a man like that could think of her as beautiful. She felt like a complete abomination. Sanjay had a sophisticated grace that came from being around royalty. Royalty like Amir. The prince made her feel so on edge. She wasn't sure what it was about him, but she felt tense in his presence. Rachel wasn't sure how Amir felt about her staying in his house. He hadn't said anything negative, but hadn't really been as welcoming as Sanjay.

Tonight was no different, she sat at the dinner table feeling quite uncomfortable. Sanjay and Amir chatted about various subjects, while Rachel felt quite out of place.

"I'd like for you and Rachel to come home to Turmerton with me in a few days," Amir informed.

"Why?" Rachel asked.

"I'd like you to see our home," Amir replied.

"I agree," Sanjay replied. Rachel stared wide eyed at them.

Henry could see that he was clearly not going to win over his wife's affections. His anger toward Rachel grew. She was the reason that he was estranged from his wife. He angrily made his way to the Inn. Maybe that man who was looking for Rachel, was still at the Inn.

He knocked on the door of the strange man who had introduced himself as Jamie. He wanted to get Rachel out of Echo Town for good.