Chapter 20: Meeting the Friends
Will got back after research on Lance, and getting pictures of them in the woods. He was getting his camera stuff out of the back and saw a car move up. He turned and saw Jocelyn get out and smiled.
“Hey” he said
“Hi” she smiled walking towards him
“What are you doing here?” he asked
“I told my boyfriend about you, and he agreed” she said
“Wonderful!” he said
“But we haven’t told everyone else…so this is a invitation to dinner to announce it” she said
He smiled “I don’t know I’d feel weird” he said
“No, it’ll be fine” she said “please”
“Oh alright” he gave in
“Great” she smiled “Ok, so imma go home and get ready, then imma come back to pick you up ok?”
He nodded “Okay, thanks”
She nodded “No problem” she said
She got into her car, and waved bye as she drove home.
Will waved then walked inside putting his stuff down on the bed, He quickly connected the lap top e-mailing JC, telling him he would be on later. He then took a quick shower, finding something decent to wear and getting ready for dinner. Soon he heard a beep, and grabbed his keys and headed outside to her car. He got into the front seat.
“Hey, ready?” she asked
He nodded
“Nervous?” she asked
He shrugged. She laughed and headed down towards Lance’s house. They made small talk as she drove to pick up Lance. He was standing at the beginning of the long drive way, as Jocelyn pulled up.
“The house is down the road” Jocelyn said
“Can’t wait to see it” he said
Will got into the back as Lance got into the passenger seat.
“So, this is the guy huh?” Lance asked
“Will this is Lance, Lance…Will” Jocelyn said
“Nice to meet you” Will said
“Like wise” Lance said
“I can’t wait to see the house” Will said
Lance smiled “A week or two, it should be done” he said
“Great” Will said “So what do you do Lance?”
“Teacher…I teach music at the high school” he said
“Oh cool, what do you play?” Will asked
“Guitar and piano” he said
The finally reached the Fatone’s house. They all got out and Jocelyn noticed Jack or J’s car wasn’t there. They walked to the front door.
“Don’t be scared” she said to Will
“Never” Will winked
Lance rolled his eyes, and knocked on the door.
“Come in!” they heard
Lance opened the door, Jocelyn walked in Will followed. The smell of sauce was filtering through the air. Jocelyn sniffed the air and smiled.
“Yum” she said “C’mon”
She brought him towards the kitchen, Lance following
“Hello everyone” Jocelyn said “This is Will”
Jocelyn went to hug Joey, Allyson, taking Jenee from her. They all introduced themselves to him, Joey looked at him suspiciously remember him from earlier. Will avoided eye contact with him, as he helped Allyson with dinner. Jocelyn took Jenee to the living room, to play as Joey made a sign to Lance to follow him. They walked out back,
“What’s up Jo?” Lance asked
“Who is that guy?” Joey asked
“I can’t tell you, it’s a surprise” he said
“Uh huh” Joey said
“Why?” Lance asked
“Seems a lil weird to me” Joey said
“Yea me too, but I’m paranoid” he said
Joey laughed. He patted Lance’s back and they walked back inside. By now Justin and Jack were there and playing with Jocelyn and Jenee in the living room. Soon everyone sat down for dinner. It was a big ol family dinner, and Jocelyn loved it. They were all in the middle of eating when Jocelyn and Lance decided it was time to make the announcement.
“Ok people…Jocelyn and I got something to say” Lance began
“You’re getting married!” Justin blurted
Jocelyn laughed “Jus! Shhh! Noo” she said
Everyone laughed
“Ok I’m sure you’ll wanna know why Will’s here” he said “He’s a photo journalist, and wants to do a demo article on the house” he said
“What? That’s great!” Jack said
They all got up to hug each other, Joey watching Will curiously. Soon everyone was done eating; Jocelyn, Justin, and Allyson went to do the dishes. They guys went to watch some TV.
“Ok, I’m putting away” Allyson announced
“Washing!” Jocelyn called
“Crap!” Justin said
They laughed and started their jobs
“This guy is cute no?” Justin said
Jocelyn laughed “Jus!” she said
“What?” he asked
“You have a man you know” she said
“And?” he said “No one said I couldn’t look”
Allyson laughed, they talked as they cleaned.
Meanwhile, Joey again singled Lance outside. They went and sat down on the porch bench out back.
“What now Jo?” Lance asked
Joey shook his head “He’s not who he says he is” he said
“What do ya mean?” Lance asked
“This morning, I went to the diner for breakfast and Will was there” he said
“Ok, people eat Jo” Lance said
“You don’t understand” Joey said
Lance looked at him, this must be serious
“Ok, tell me” Lance said
“When I went over and talked to him, he had a picture of Jocelyn, he said he was doing a story on her” Joey said
“But…” Lance said
“Exactly” Joey said
Lance stood quickly, walking to the railing and leaning against it with a sigh shaking his head.
“What is wrong with this world?” he asked
Joey crossed his arms “Who knows” he said
“We need to figure out what he really is” Lance said
“How we gonna do that?” Joey asked
Lance shrugged “Maybe you can rough him up a bit” he said
“Lance! Didn’t you learn your lesson last time?” Joey asked
“But this is different” Lance said
Joey shook his head “How about we, jus play it out…see what happens…its bound to come out”
“And if she gets hurt, then what?” Lance asked
“She won’t” he said “Stop being paranoid”
“You started it!” Lance said
Joey laughed “C’mon, jus enjoy the rest of the night ok?”
Lance sighed “Alright”
They walked back inside. There was laughing coming from the kitchen. Jack, Will, and Jenee were watching TV, and playing so Lance and Joey walked into the kitchen.
“What’s so funny?” Joey asked
Allyson laughed “Oh nothing important” she said
He walked behind her hugging her and Lance doing the same to Jocelyn. Soon they made their way to the living room where they talked for awhile. Soon it was late and everyone headed home. They headed back to Lance’s so he could pack for the night, and get his truck. Jocelyn drove Will back home, Lance followed her back to Jocelyn’s where they cuddled and slept.
When Will got home, he didn’t connect his computer he was too tired. He got into some PJs and climbed into bed. The morning came quickly and Will woke up to the sun bursting through the window. He groaned, pulling the covers up over his head. He thought he’d be used to it by now, guess not. His phone started to ring and he groaned, no one knew this number, except well…Josh. He was going to be pissed because Will never came online last night. He thought he might as well answer it; he reached over and picked up the phone.
“Hello” he said groggily
“Will, its JC”
“Hey Jace”
“What happened last night, you never came back” JC asked
“We got back late, and I was just too tired” Will answered
“We?” he asked
“Yea…there’s a bunch to tell you Jace”
“Really?”
Will sighed and lay back against the head board. He then began to explain. The info he got from Joey, what happened in the library with Jocelyn, the woods and finally the party.
“I can’t believe she’s dating him again” Josh said
“Well, they looked pretty serious” Will said
“So, who is this guy anyway?” Josh asked
“Lance Bass, him and Jocelyn were high school sweethearts, she broke up with him after she caught him with some other girl. Now he teaches music at the high school, and works on his house on the weekends with Joey and Jack”
Josh sighed “Did you get any pictures?” he asked
“Sure, but why does it matter…you know everything”
“I want to see them” Josh said “Send them to me, I’ve got stuff to do today…but I’ll check them tonight”
“Are you sure JC?”
“I’m sure, jus do it”
“Alright man, relax” Will said
“Thank you…”
There was silence on the line, and then Josh spoke
“So, what did you tell them you did?” Josh asked
“I was a photo journalist; I’m going to do a demo article on Lance’s house:
“Hmm” Josh said “That’s pretty good”
They talked for a few then Josh had to go. He hung up and so did Will. Will lay back with a sigh. Now he was worried, Josh was upset and there was no telling what he would do. After a few minutes he got up and started his day.
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*&*Traci*&*
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