Jessica and Xavier spent a little more time with Dawson until they both decided to go to work. The air between them was awkward because Dawson had teased them both saying he could smell love. Claiming he was old enough to recognize one when he saw it.

Xavier offered to drive Jessica to work even though the air was tense. The road trip was quieter than one would think.

"Your friend," Xavier said out of the blue.

"My friend?" she asked turning to him. She was glad he broke the silence. It was better for them to talk to each other than to allow the air to loom heavy on...