Chapter 19: Undercover
The next morning Will woke up to the sun bursting though the window. He groaned and turned over, hiding under the covers. It was no use though; he finally got up after tossing and turning. He sat up and wiped his eyes, groaning, today was going to be a long day. He changed and packed the camera stuff, putting it all into his car then drove down to the diner to eat some breakfast. He sat at the corner booth, watching the town wake up, and reading the paper. JC had given him an envelope of pictures of Jocelyn’s friends that he knew about, included were Justin, Joey, Allyson, etc. He was studying them, and then looked up and noticed the man named Joey, walking down the street to the Corner store. Will leaned back watching Joey walk into the Corner store, and hug a guy who appeared to be Justin. The waitress came back with his order
“Can I get you something else?” she asked
Will looked up at her “Oh, umm, can you tell me who owns that store?” he asked pointing to the Corner store
The waitress looked, then replied “Oh, Randy Timberlake, his son Justin is gonna own it soon” she said “That’s Justin there, the cutie with the curls…the guy next to him, he’s the main construction guy Joey Fatone”
Will nodded “Great, thanks”
She walked away, while Will quickly wrote down the info he had received. He then went back to watching Joey and Justin talk for awhile, and then Joey started walking towards the diner. Will was scribbling on the pad, when Joey walked in.
“Hey Serena, the usual” he said
She smiled “Right away Joey” she said
Will watched him, as Joey whistled and looked around the diner and he noticed Will. Will quickly looked down setting up the pictures the one of Jocelyn staying out as the others went back into the envelope. Joey noticed the picture of Jocelyn just like Will had hoped.
“Doing a story?” Joey assumed
Will looked up at him “I’m hoping” he said
Joey walked over, sticking his hand out
“I’m Joey” he said
“Will” Will said
“Nice to meet you” he said
“Like wise” Will said “Would you like to sit?”
“Sure” Joey said “Serena, I’ll take for here”
“Alright Joe” she said
Joey then looked at Will
“So, when did you get in?” he asked
“Oh um, yesterday” Will said “What do you do?” he asked changing the subject
“Oh, Construction” Joey said
“Do you know Jocelyn?” Will asked, again changing the subject, he was nervous.
Joey laughed at his nervousness “Oh yes, she’s my wife’s best friend” he said
“So you’ve known her awhile?” he asked
“Yea, we’ve lived here all our lives” Joey said “most of us stay here and raise families…but Jocelyn got out”
“Do you know why she left?”
“Break up” Joey said “horrible, high school sweethearts…he cheated, she found him…it wasn’t pretty”
“Who was this guy?”
“Oh Lance Bass, he’s the music teacher now at the high school”
Will scribbled furiously, getting what he needed
“So, I hear you’re the main construction guy” Will said changing the subject once again
Joey grinned “Yup, that’s me” he said handing him a card “My dad was one, and I’m slowly taking over” he said
Will nodded “Wow, its jus all family business huh?” he asked
“Pretty much” Joey said
During their talk, Serena brought Joey’s breakfast, and he ate while talking to Will more. Finally Joey had to leave; he said good-bye to Will, after paying, and thanking Serena. Will watched him leave, and began to pack up his stuff. He paid his bill and walked out into the bright sunlight. He looked up and down the streets deciding what to do next. He saw Justin sweeping the porch area, watching him curiously. Will smiled and waved, and Justin waved back then went back to sweeping. Will then decided to go to the library to do some research on Lance Bass and the town Clinton.
~*~
Jocelyn drove Lance back to the high school to pick up his truck. He had to meet Joey at the house to go over plans, so Jocelyn decided to do some research for her new book. Jocelyn hummed to the radio, as she drove, Lance watched her smiling
“How long are you gonna be there?” he asked
“Um until I finish, or get bored…” she said
“Oh, well if it’s early come by the house” Lance said
“Ok, we’ll see, I gotta e-mail some to Brandon and a conference call later”
“Ahh the lifestyle of a celebrity” Lance joked
“Ha Ha” Jocelyn said
Lance laughed. They reached the high school and Jocelyn parked
“Oh yea, I might be a little late” she said
“Why?” he asked
“Imma have lunch with J” she said
“Ok, alright” he said
She smiled “Come here” she said
He moved towards her, she pressed her lips to his kissing him deeply. They broke it, breathless
Lance smiled “See you later” he said
“Bye” she said
He walked to his car, Jocelyn watched with a smile. He then drove towards his home, while Jocelyn went to the library. She reached it, grabbed her bag and headed inside. She walked into the quiet library and said hi to the Librarian, then went to find a computer.
~*~
Will looked up as he heard voices, and saw Jocelyn walk into the library. He ducked behind a row of books, watching her as she sat down at a computer. He looked down at his pad, with his notes on it, and got an idea. He put the camera around his neck, to make him look like a photo journalist. He then went and sat down at the computer next to Jocelyn’s. He put his camera down next to the computer. He then watched out of the corner of his eye as Jocelyn looked at him out of the corner of her eye. He smiled and typed in “Clinton, Mississippi” in the search engine, to pretend to be looking up places to photograph.
“Photo journalist huh?” Jocelyn asked
Will looked at her “Oh, yea…trying to be” he said
She smiled “What exactly are you looking for?” she asked
He shrugged “Anything that catches my eye” he said
She nodded “Do you do landscape or homes?” she asked
“Mostly umm, homes, mostly historical” he said guessing it would be the right answer
He watched her face light up, and he knew he hit a spot
“Oh really,” she smiled “My boyfriend is fixing one up with the lead contractor” she said
“Really?” he asked
She nodded “Maybe you should stop by, get some pictures” she suggested
“Sure” he said “Maybe do an article, well demo…”
She nodded “Great, you know…let me get his permission…and then we’ll set something up”
He nodded “Sounds good” he said
“Do you have a number I can reach you at?” she asked
“Um you know, I’m staying at the INN” he said
“Alright, I’ll give you my cell number, call me tonight” she said
She wrote it down, and handed it to him. He took the piece of paper with a smile
“Thanks” he said
She nodded “No problem” she said
“So, what do you do?” he asked
“Oh um, I’m a writer…” she said “But I’m taken a little break…shhh”
He smiled “Oh I see”
They talked for a little, then went around their marry way.
~*~
Later that day Jocelyn drove down to Lance’s house after having lunch with Justin. She hadn’t gotten to talk to him in awhile, so it was nice. It was like old times, just the two of them. Because before Lance, she had no one…her and Justin were the best of friend, they still were. Jocelyn couldn’t wait to tell Lance about Will, this would be a great opportunity not only for him, but for Joey as well to become known. She reached his house, seeing Joey’s truck, along with Lance’s and Jack’s. She got out grabbing the bag of burgers she brought for them. She heard the noise of hammers, and talking. She walked around back.
“Anyone home?” she called
Jack walked out onto the porch, looking around. He saw Jocelyn and smiled
“Jocelyn!” he said walking towards her
She smiled, as she walked towards him and they hugged
“How’s it going?” she asked
“Oh great, we’re getting ready to take a break” he said
“Well that’s perfect, I brought lunch” she said holding up the bag
“Yeay” he said laughing
Jocelyn laughed; they wrapped their arms around each other’s waist and walked into the house. Joey and Lance were going over plans in the living room area.
“Lance!! Your girlfriends here!” Jack squealed
Jocelyn laughed following him in “And I brought lunch!” she said
Jack took the bag into the kitchen, with Joey following. Lance walked towards Jocelyn as she smiled. He hugged her, she smiled
“How’s it going?” she asked
“Good” he said
She smiled and kissed his lips lightly, he hugged her close
“How was research?” he asked
“Oh, exciting, I’ve got good news” she said
“What?” he asked
She grinned “I’ll tell you later” she said
“Aww, why?” he asked
“Cause” she broke away from him
Joey and Jack came out, with their lunches. They all went around back to eat it on the porch. They were all sitting on the deck; Jocelyn was tossing the ball with Cocoa while the boys ate.
“So, how’s the research Jocelyn?” Joey asked
“Oh you know, its work” Jocelyn said
He nodded taking a bite of his burger
“How’s Allyson and Jenee?” she asked
“Good” he said “Jen, is getting so big”
Jocelyn smiled, and she petted Cocoas belly
“So where’d your parents go?” Joey asked
“Oh to the beach for the weekend, their anniversary” she said
“Oh” Joey said “How romantic”
Jocelyn rolled her eyes. They continued to eat, and talk for awhile then they cleaned up. Lance took Jocelyn for a walk in the woods along with Cocoa. They walked hand in hand through the woods with Cocoa racing ahead of them.
“So, what’s the big news?” he asked
She smiled “Well, I went to the library and saw this guy…”
“You’re breaking up with me, again?” he asked pouting
She smiled “Noo! Stop and let me finish…” she said
He smiled, and brought her hand to his lips, kissing it.
“Ok, I’m sorry go ahead” he said
“Ok, well turns out he’s trying to become a photo journalist, and he likes to photograph old homes…so I talked him into maybe doing a demo article about the house” she said
Lance looked at her in shock “Wow!” he said smiling “That’s awesome!”
Jocelyn smiled “I knew you would love it”
He smiled, and wrapped her in a hug, she grinned hugging him back. He kissed her cheek
“Thank you” he said against her cheek
Jocelyn grinned “You’re so welcome”
He faced her bringing their lips together. They were in the middle of a steamy kiss when Cocoa started to bark and paw at them. Jocelyn broke the kiss and looked down. Cocoa barked into the woods, sensing something.
“What Cocoa?” Lance asked
Cocoa looked at him, then at the trees again barking
“Cocoa stop, c’mon” Lance said patting his thigh
They started walking back towards the house. Cocoa reluctant but walked with them. They got back to the house; Joey and Jack were working on the roof.
“Hey guys! Lets call it a day” Lance said
“Ok!” Jack said
Joey and Jack made their way down the roof as Jocelyn and Lance walked inside with Cocoa.
“What do you say we do dinner?” Joey asked walking inside
“All of us?” Jocelyn asked
“No, jus the guys” Joey said sarcastically
Jocelyn looked at him with the look
“Yes all of us” Joey said
Jocelyn smiled “Hmm, no fast food” she said
“Home cooking!” Jack said
“Ok, who’s gonna cook?’ Jocelyn asked “Not me”
Joey and Lance looked at each other and smiled
“Allyson!” they both said laughing
“You guys!” Jocelyn said “You can’t jus do that”
“Sure we can” Joey said “Watch”
He went to use the phone. Jocelyn sat down on one of the couches, Lance next to her and she put her legs on his lap, he smiled and rubbed them. Jack went to sit down on the floor and play tug o war with Cocoa. Joey came back into the room smiling.
“Told you” he said “Pasta…7:30”
“Ok” Jack said “I better get going, so I can tell Jus”
He stood up, wiping his pants of dog hair “Do you want us to bring anything?”
“Uh…maybe wine or something” Joey said
“Ok” Jack said “Bye guys!”
“Bye!” Jocelyn said
Jack left, Joey went to get a beer as Lance snuggled with Jocelyn
“Should we tell them over dinner?” she whispered
Lance nodded, Jocelyn smiled and hid her face in his neck, giving him baby kisses, he closed his eyes groaning deep in his throat.
“Hey save it guys, geezish” Joey said
Jocelyn laughed “Aww Joey” she said
Joey sat down next to them
“So are you guys good now?” he asked
Jocelyn smiled “Does it look like it?” she asked
Joey smiled “Alright, I get it” he said
They talked awhile, and then Joey said good-bye then left. Jocelyn then got ready to leave, since she had to get ready herself.
“No!” Lance said holding her waist
Jocelyn laughed “Lance, I’ll pick you up on the way down”
He pouted; Jocelyn laughed and kissed his lips
“Can I ask you something?” she asked
“Maybe” he said
“Can I invite that guy?” she asked “Will”
“You should ask Joey first” he said “But I’m sure it’ll be ok”
“Okay, I’m going to pick him up on the way here” she said
“Okay, be careful ok?” he said
Jocelyn smiled “Yes mom” she said
He laughed; she leaned forward and kissed him once more
“Get ready” she said
She grabbed her purse, taking her keys and cell to call Joey. He said “yes” of course, so she headed down to the INN.
Chapter End Notes:
*&*Traci*&*
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