| You�re Still Here by ellasblues Chapter 2 Disclaimer: Characters property of Kevin Williamson & the WB. No copyright infringement intended. I love DC and I am only trying to fix the damage that PS and KW did to this wonderful show. This is my third fanfic Summary: the main couple is Pacey and Andie with a few other characters thrown in. to keep it interesting. This takes seven years after the season finale. In that time there has been a lot of changes for the good. Feedback is always appreciated. I need to say a big thank you to Michael for proofreading and helping me make this a better story Jack & Doug�s House, Capeside She couldn�t believe how much she had missed Capeside. This small little town had way of getting in to your blood. No matter where she was in the world she could hear it calling her. Even though she only spent a short period of her life there she still considered Capeside her home. She was delighted when Jack decided to come back to Capeside and teach. She found it reassuring that one the McPhee family had finally laid down some roots. She wondered if she would ever have that chance also, to have a life with a family, a home and special someone at her side. She glanced over to Kelly. He had been on the phone most of the day talking to Dr. Phipps. This was the first time that she gotten a good look at Kelly outside of work. Most of their dates consisted of grabbing a quick bite to eat at the caf� down the street. Most of their time was spent in the clinic�s labs for twelve hours a day, six days a week conducting their research. The only thing they had in common was a shared goal to find a cure for leukaemia. Other than that she had no clue to what else they possibly could share an interest in. Oh Andie you think too much she thought to herself, refocusing her thoughts back to the view in front of her. �Checking out the local scenery I see.� Jack�s voice rescued her from her musing. �I can�t believe how much has changed even in the six months I been gone.� He slid next to her on the garden swing. �Yeah, the sleepy town of Capeside is finally catching up with outside world. And I welcome the change. You never can have enough Taco Bells in one town.� he joked with her. �I had so much fun watching Amy this morning at her softball game. I never knew she could hit a ball that far. She doesn�t hit like a girl� �I think Doug and I have another Mark Maguire or Sammy Sosa on our hands. Except that she�s a girl but she will give them a run for their money someday. � �I�m sure she will, she�s got a lot of Jen in her" Andie noticed his sad look. �I�m sorry Jack. I forget that even after all this time how hard it is for you still.� She gently took his hand. �As much as I miss her, talking about her is the only way for Amy to know her mom. So don�t be afraid to talk about Jen, okay� he squeezed her hand lightly. Andie placed her head on Jack�s shoulder. �Knowing Jen she�s probably laughing at us now, wondering why were making such a big deal out all of this.� �Knowing Jen, she�d wondering what to do with a guy like Kelly?� She lifted her head off Jack�s shoulder. �What�s wrong with Kelly?� �For one your new boyfriend spends a lot time on that phone of his.� �He has to keep in touch with other researchers. You have no idea how much chaos the clinic is in with both of us away at the same time". �I don�t have a problem with him keeping in touch with your colleagues, but his phone must have rang six times during lunch.� �So, he�s a little career oriented.� �A �little� is putting lightly Andie. It�s not that I don�t think Kelly not a nice guy, he�s just not the guy for you.� �Come on Jack I didn�t come to visit for you rag on my current boyfriend .You�ve known him for what, four hours? And you�ve already decided he�s not the right guy for me just because he talks on the phone too much. � �You�re right I haven�t known him for long but in that short time I spent with you and him I haven�t seen it.� �Seen what?� �That spark.� She gave him a strange look. �You know, that spark two people give off when they�re together otherwise known as chemistry". �Some call it BS!� �What ever they call it Andie, I just want you keep a open mind .We both know that life is too short and as a big brother that loves you, I don�t want you to waste a single second on earth with the wrong guy.. That�s all I am trying to say.� She didn�t say anything to him at first, she was caught off guard by this whole conversation, but what scared her the most was she knew he was right. Kelly and she didn�t have that spark but she wondered if she could be happy without that spark. �Jack, I know your doing the brotherly thing by looking out for me but you have to quit worrying about your old spinster sister of yours. I already plan to be married to a least three different men and have at least two children with each of them before you die". She gave him a mischievous smile. �Well, to tell you the truth I really I don�t care who you marry, I am strictly in it for the nieces and nephews. � He tried to keep a straight face. Andie pretended to be shocked and crossed her arms. �Now the truth comes out. � They both bust out laughing. �Andie?" Kelly walked up the two siblings laughing on the swing. �You�re not going believe this.� �Believe what?� she turned to face him. �I have to go back to Minneapolis this afternoon.� �This afternoon?� Jack figured this was a good time to make a discrete exit. �Excuse me guys I think I hear the phone ringing� �I�m sorry Andie I had no idea.� �Couldn�t this wait until tomorrow? I mean it is only one day� she pouted �You know better than me what one day means in lab research.� �Then I�ll come back early too.� �No, I couldn�t ask you to leave now. This the first time you�ve seen your family in months and I�m not going to short change you on the visit.� He placed his arms around her waist.� I have a plan tomorrow after I pick you up from the airport; we�ll go to Johnny�s for nice romantic dinner. Just the two of us. What do you say? � �Only on one condition � �And that is?� �The cell phone stays off.� �Andie, I need to be constant contact with the lab. You know.� he watched a frown appear on her face. �You�re right. Okay I�ll leave my cell phone off for the duration for the dinner but after that I can�t promise. � �Well, it�s a start.� He leant in to kiss her on the lips but abruptly stopped when he saw the time on his watch. �God, I didn�t know it was one-thirty, my flight leaves a three. That doesn�t give us much time to drive back to Boston.� Andie led him back to the house. �Come on, we�d better get you packed. And to show what kind of gal I am, I�ll even drive you to the airport. � Barnes and Nobles Beacon Street, Boston: After almost two hours Pacey was still smiling politely at everyone that placed his book in front him to sign. He had taken numerous pictures, shaken the hand of countless people and occasionally to his delight, he got a few phone numbers from some very attractive women. Under Madison�s watchful eye those phone numbers quickly ended crumpled up in the trash. At last, it appeared that the book signing was coming to an end as there were only two people waiting to meet him. He felt relieved. His hand had gone numb over an hour ago, and if he had to smile one more time he thought his face would crumple. Madison whispered in his ear �After this last lady, we need to go back to your place, the lawyer wants you to sign off on the changes they have made to your new contract and then you ... � �And next sentence better be I get a nap because all work and no nap makes Pacey a crappy boy.� �I know something else beside a nap that will make you a little less crappy.� she winked at him. He grins �That�ll work too.� A women in her mid sixties set down the last book in front of him while giving him a gracious smile and thanking him for his signature. �Thank you for coming.� he waved to her as she left. Feeling released from this chore, he stood up and stretched, trying to rid himself of the stiffness from sitting in an uncomfortable chair. Catching Madison in his arms he drew her near. �You know Madison, I was thinking that maybe we could put off going over the contract and go straight to your idea.� �Mr. Witter, I like your way of thinking.� She was about to kiss him when her cell phone rang. �No, no� he rested his head on her shoulder. �Just hold that thought for one second.� she put her finger to his chin �Hello Madison Hansen speaking, yes the reception is bad here let me let me find a better place to talk.� Pacey sensed someone behind him. �I hope I�m not too late for the signing� said a familiar voice from the airport. He turned to greet her. �You�d promised me you would be first in line.� �This doesn�t count. This isn�t Minneapolis Pacey.� she replied with smile. �You owe me anyway. How could you give me a book and not sign it?� �Well that�s one correction I�d be happy to fix. � He started to write. �So, little darling, who should I make this out to" he joked. �I see how easily I�m forgotten.� He paused looking up at her �Andie, out of all the women in my life, you�d be the last woman I could forget.� �I always hoped you felt that way.� �It�s true.� he slid the book back to her. She picked it up and read the inscription out loud �To Andie, the woman who opened up a whole new world for me. Somehow, thankyou just doesn�t seem enough. Love Pacey. �She closed the book pulling it close to her heart. �Thanks Pacey.� �Say Pacey, we should get going. In less in three hours we have to meet Mr. Bailey for dinner to talk about your new book.� Madison had ended her call and now tried deliberately to end the soft-hearted moment shared between two old friends and get Pacey back focusing on her. �Madison you remember Andie.� The smile on Madison face disappeared. �Oh yes, it seems like your name came up a few times over the last few days". She secured her arm around Pacey�s. �Really� �Don�t let your ego get inflated McPhee, it wasn�t all good� he said in jest. �Well, I know you�re busy Pacey, but I thought I�d stop by on my way back from the airport.� �Airport?� �Yeah. Kelly needed to go back early. Don�t ask me what it�s about, even I couldn�t understand the medical jargon he was throwing around .We both decide There was no reason for me to go with him, so I am leaving tomorrow morning like we originally planed. � Pacey�s face lit up. �You know Andie; I�ve a couple of hours to kill before my next appointment. If you�re not in a big hurry to get back to Jack�s we could go get some coffee? It would give us a chance to catch up.� �I guess I could spare a few precious hours of my time for a famous author. She laughed.� Are you sure we're not going to be trampled by all your adoring fans?� �Unless they�re in motorised wheel chairs, I think we�ll be safe. � �Pacey!� Madison interjected, �we still have to go over your contract� If Andie didn�t know better, she would think that Madison was being downright hostile. �When does the lawyer want it?� he asked �Well, Monday but still�� �Then it can wait until tomorrow.� �But Pacey.� She was now pleading but Pacey ignored her. �Then I�ll see you at seven Madison.� Pacey put his arm out for Andie.� Shall we go? � �Yes let�s.� She put her arm through his. �Pacey, instead of coffee I have better idea.� she grinned. The doors closed behind them with Madison still strongly objecting to his leaving. |
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