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Post by jessie on May 27, 2012 2:20:56 GMT -6
A new story for myself, I miss my Dallas stories, but I love writing for ATWT's, and some of the other shows too. I am doing another short story for myself, this one is with Ray in it.
Chapter 1
Ray has been driving for hours, and he was exhausted, he had to stop at the next truck stop to get a coffee, and go to the washroom. He was at a auction in Houston, and he drove down, and was bringing his truck, and trailer back after dropping off some of his livestock they were putting up for auction. He saw the sign that said Joe's Diner was just ahead. He saw a lot of trucks there, and he has stopped their a few times the food was amazing. He was a little hungry too. He drove up parked his truck, and got out locking it up, and walked into the diner. He used the restroom first, than came out found a booth empty, and walked over sitting down. He was looking at the menu when he saw a lady sitting alone she was shivering he could see she must have been out in that rain storm that just past. The waitress walked over to Ray, and asked him what he wanted?
"I will have the coffee, and a BLT sandwich with fries". She said OK, and walked over placing the order.. She than walked over to the young lady sitting in a booth drinking only coffee.
"Mame are you going to eat or just keep asking for refills of that coffee"
"I'm not hungry , I will finish this, and leave"
"Do that this booth is for paying customers, and please pay for the coffee now, I don't need the likes of you running out of here not paying, and it comes out of my lousy paycheck". Ray watched as the lady pulled out some change, and asked how much the coffee was?
"It is $1.50 maybe you should learn how to read the menu". She started to count out the change, and the waitress got very vocal. "Oh for the love of God you are not giving me pennies, and nickles"
"This is all I have"
"Give me the money, and leave"
Ray jumped up, "Must you be so rude she is cold, I will pay for her coffee, and whatever else she would like to eat"
"Fine she can sit with you , she is not wasting a booth begging for a hand out"
"I'm not I'm willing to pay"
"Let the man pay , I'm sure your use to getting paid Sweetie". She walked away, and Ray smiled, "Come sit at my booth, I would enjoy some company"
"That is OK, I will leave"
"You are freezing your shaking please come, and get something warm to eat like soup, or a hot meal". She got up, and grabbed her bag but she followed Ray to the booth, and he pointed to the seat, and she sat down, and he sat across from her.
"My name is Ray what is your name"?
"My name is Jessie"
"What would you like to eat pick anything"
"I can't pay"
"My treat"
"Soup and crackers would be nice". The waitress walked over putting Ray's coffee down.
"She would like some soup what types of soup do you have"?
"Chicken noodle take it or leave it Sweetie"
"Where is your Manager you are very rude". Ray yelled but Jessie whispered, "Don't fight over me please Ray".
"Fine bring her soup, and lots of crackers, and another coffee". The waitress walked away, and Jessie stared at Ray.
"I'm sorry I raised my voice it scared you"
"No you are very kind"
"Jessie how did you get out here did you drive in here"?
"No I walked"
"Off the highway"?
"I'm not a prostitute if your worried about that. I came in because I was cold, and tired, but I should be going soon"
"It is dark you shouldn't be walking around at this time alone"
"I can take care of myself "
"Here take my coat, and wrap it around your shoulders"
"No I will get it wet, and I don't want that"
"Don't be silly take it". She took it, and wrapped it around her, and she felt a little warmer. She smiled, "You are very kind Ray"
"After we eat please let me drive you home"
"No I can't go back there" . Jessie pulled the jacket off, and grabbed her bag, but Ray got up telling her to sit back down.
"OK lets eat, and I won't pressure you"
Jessie sat down pulling the coat up, and looked out the window, and Ray could see she was about to cry, and it broke his heart. The waitress walked over, "Here is your BLT" . She put Jessie's soup, coffee, and crackers down but banged them making her jump.
"I guess you will have to repay him in his truck". Jessie whispered, "no I won't he is being nice"
"Sweetie he is being nice to get lucky, and I'm sure he will succeed". She walked away, Jessie started to cry, and Ray felt horrible.
"I don't expect anything Jessie please eat, and don't listen to what that horrible woman said"
"You don't expect anything in return"?
"No nothing". Jessie tried to smile , but started to eat, she didn't trust easily, and she wanted to trust the kind stranger sitting in front of her but after what she has been through she didn't trust anyone, but she was starving she has not eaten in 3 days, and she knew if she didn't eat something soon she would be in trouble. She picked up the crackers, and crunched them up putting them in the soup, and started to eat. Ray could see she was starving her hands were shaking, and she was eating so fast. He wished she ordered something more fulling, but soup was good. She smiled, "This is real good Ray thank you so much"
"No problem would you like half of my BLT, I will only eat 1/2 , and the rest will go to waste"?
"You sure"?
"Yes here take half, and some fries". She took half, and a fry, and said thank you. She has never enjoyed a meal more than this moment, and Ray smiled she was sweet, but her eyes were so sad something was wrong, and he knew if he pressured her to much she would run away. He knew he would have to leave her, and he knew once he drove away he will worry about her because someone like herself shouldn't be out at trucker stops because the wrong person may offer her a ride, and he knew what happened sometimes, and the throught of Jessie being hurt made him ill.
To be continued
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Post by melindajo2000 on May 27, 2012 6:46:23 GMT -6
oh this is outstanding! I love Jessie and Ray stories, glad you decided to do one!!
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Post by Sanda on May 27, 2012 10:45:53 GMT -6
Great start to your new story Jessie. I am so glad you decided to a Jessie and Ray story. I really need to get back into watching Dallas again.
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Post by jessie on May 28, 2012 2:24:43 GMT -6
Chapter 2
They finished their meal, and Ray asked her if she wanted something for dessert.
"No this was enough, I can't repay you for your kindness, but please know I will never forget what you did for me".
Jessie went to get up, but Ray whispered, "Wait"
Jessie sat down looking at Ray who knew he would forever regret letting her go knowing she was alone, cold, and scared, and to afraid to ask for help"
"I know we just met, but I have to ask you this, and if you don't want my help, I will walk away, and leave you alone"
"Ray you have done enough"
"What are you running from"?
The waitress walked over with the bill, but she heard Ray's comment.
"She is running from somewhere mister , but if your smart you will run , and never look back this kind is trouble"
"Shut up you don't know me, how dare you"
"I know your kind showing up at a diner all wet, and no money you are running from someone probably someone that owns you"
Jessie grabbed her bag, and pushed past the waitress, Ray screamed for her to stop but she kept going. He threw the money down , he grabbed his coat, and yelled, "You are a witch, that was cruel".
"Oh Baby she will be outside waiting for you, I know the kind"
Ray ran out it was raining again really hard he looked, and could not find her. He swore at himself for letting her go, she was in trouble, and he knew there was nothing he could do for her now. He stood looking when he started to walk to his truck but he looked to the side, and saw Jessie walking toward the highway. He started to run he didn't call out to her because he didn't want her to run. He ran as fast as he could, and finally caught up to her. He grabbed her arm making her scream but he whispered, "It is me Ray"
"What do you want"?
"Something is serious wrong please let me help you"
The rain was coming down hard she was drenched but so was he. She cried out, "I'm scared Ray, I'm not like that lady said, I'm running away, and I can't go back"
"From what"?
"Does it matter Ray just let me go". She turned but Ray yelled, "You will get yourself killed or raped is that what you want"
Jessie stopped , she started to cry as Ray ran over to her.
"I'm sorry but if I leave you out here someone will hurt you, this is no place for a lady"
"I don't have anywhere to go"
"No family"?
"No"
"OK I promise you, I will not hurt you. I'm going to a motel, and I'm spending the night there than I'm driving to Dallas in the morning. You can stay at the motel, and in the morning you can come to my place, I have a spare room, and I can help you until you know what your going to do with your life"
"You think I'm like what that awful lady said I was. You said I don't owe you nothing for food, and now you think I'm going to shack up with you in some motel it isn't happening"
"To sleep nothing else I promise"
"How do I know I can trust you"?
"You can but where are you going to sleep tonight under a bridge or in a doorway, or maybe you can keep walking around with no money, and hope someone like myself comes to your rescue". Jessie didn't know what to do but she was cold, and tired, and Ray was right what was she going to do.
Ray put his hand out, "Are you coming we are getting drenched out here"?
"You won't hurt me"
"God Jessie I said no" Ray raised his voice
Jessie moved back, and Ray knew he scared her. He was tired, and wet, and he didn't know what else he had to do to make her trust him.
"I'm sorry are you coming "? Ray started to walk to the truck hoping she would follow. His heart sank she was watching him walk away but she wasn't moving. He got to his truck, and yelled out.
"OK I'm leaving you be safe now"
Ray got in his truck, and whispered to himself.
"You blew it Ray". He started the truck up but he heard someone yelling his name out. He got out of the truck, and she ran over.
"I'll come with you, if that is OK with you"
"Sure hop in". Jessie walked around getting in his truck, and he got in, and smiled as he started the truck, and turned on the heat. Jessie was looking out the side window as they drove off , Ray could see Jessie was nervous but he thought giving her some space might be the best thing to do so he didn't talk to her.
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Post by Sanda on May 28, 2012 8:41:29 GMT -6
Great update Jessie. Poor Jessie.
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Post by jessie on Jun 4, 2012 21:24:51 GMT -6
Thanks Sanda for reading my last update, I agree poor Jessie, but she is lucky to have Ray. Chapter 3 The rain was coming down something fierce Ray had to find a Motel, and get off the road. He saw a sign for a Motel, and drove in. Ray told Jessie to stay in the car, she said OK as he ran in. "God the rain is coming down here bad, I hope you have 2 rooms available" "Are you Steve"? "No why"? "I have exactly 2 rooms available but Steve is coming here to take one, I have his credit card number which I already charged. I have one room only." Ray whispered, "Oh Great" "Mister Steve is coming from a Motel up the road 2 miles there is no rooms available because of the weather. You better take the room or you will lose out if someone else comes asking" "Fine is it a double bed room"? "This is a Motel not a Hotel there is one bed why"? "I have a young lady that is scared, I don't know if she will go for sharing a room" "Oh man you picked her up"? "It is not like that she needed help, and I don't want to freak her out" "Well maybe she needs a Daddy to keep her warm" "Shut up, I will take the room, but you should show some manners" Ray paid, and went out to the truck, and opened the door, and Jessie got out. He walked to the room, and opened the door. Jessie whispered, "We are sharing a room"? "Yes but I promise I will not touch you , there is only one room available" "I will sleep in your car, I promise I will not steal it" "You are not sleeping in a car it is freezing out there, you are cold so come in, and I will get my suitcase, and find you something dry to wear" Jessie walked in but he could see she was nervous, she walked over to the chair , and looked at Ray. "I will be right back". He left as Jessie looked in the mirror from the dresser, and touched her face. She looked awful, and so tired, and so pale. She started to cry she couldn't believe she was trusting anyone especially a man right now. Ray walked in, and shut the door. "It is raining buckets out there, a storm is coming" Jessie looked at him, and he could see she had been crying, and he walked over touching her shoulder. "You can trust me, I would never hurt you" "Ray I trust you, I'm so cold". Ray ran over opening up his suitcase, and pulled out a sweat shirt, and walked over telling her to take a shower, and change, and he would go to the diner to get them two coffee's." "OK" Ray smiled as Jessie went into the bathroom, and shut the door. Ray knew it was wrong but he grabbed Jessie's bag, and looked in it. She barely had anything in there, and he looked at her ID, and he was happy to see she didn't lie about her name. He put the bag down, and wondered why Jessie was on the streets. She looked young but by her ID, she was 22. He grabbed the keys, and left to get the coffee's. Ray came in, and noticed she was not out of the bathroom yet. He put the coffee down, and started to pull off his wet clothes. He striped down to his boxers when the bathroom door opened. He grabbed a pillow but Jessie turned her back as Ray yelled, "I'm sorry I was getting out of my wet clothes". She turned as Ray was pulling on a pair of long johns making Jessie giggle. "It is OK Ray" "I got your coffee do you feel better after your shower"? "Yes it was really warm, you should have one" "After my coffee, and danish I hope you like Strawberry" Jessie ran over sitting on the bed, and took the danish, and whispered, "Oh I love it" "Jessie when is the last time you really ate"? "I don't know" "Jessie are you running from the law". Jessie put the danish down, and yelled, "No I didn't do anything wrong, I was the victim how could you think I was a criminal" "I had to ask" "Maybe this was a mistake, I should get going, I never should have stopped he will find me" "He" "I don't want to talk about it" "Who is after you"? "I don't want to talk about it, I have to find somewhere safe where he will never find me. He will kill me if he finds me here" "You husband or your boyfriend"? Jessie walked over grabbing her bag, "He is evil he is sick, and I can't let him hurt me anymore, I can't". Jessie fell to her knees holding her bag close to her stomach. She was crying Ray walked over kneeling down, and whispered, "Oh God Sweetie what has that man done to you" Jessie looked into his eyes, and whispered, "Please don't let him hurt me anymore". She leaned into him as Ray held her close, and whispered, "You are safe with me Jessie, I promise you no one will ever hurt you again"
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Post by Sanda on Jun 4, 2012 22:50:32 GMT -6
Great update Jessie. Poor Jessie. :'(Thank god Jessie has Ray to help her during this difficult time. The man that hurt Jessie better not come after her and hurt her again.
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Post by jessie on Jun 6, 2012 0:57:35 GMT -6
Great update Jessie. Poor Jessie. :'(Thank god Jessie has Ray to help her during this difficult time. The man that hurt Jessie better not come after her and hurt her again. Thanks Sanda your the only one reading my story, but I love writing it, so I'm going to continue it. Thanks for reading all my stories. I'm really having a hard time writing nowadays.
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Post by jessie on Jun 6, 2012 1:41:15 GMT -6
Chapter 4
Ray helped Jessie off the floor, and took the bag from her hands.
"I think I should go Ray, but I really appreciate what you did for me"
"You are not going out in that storm, and that man will not find you in here"
Ray told her to sit down, and eat her danish, and coffee. She sat on the bed, and she picked up the coffee, and took a sip.
"It is good"
Ray lifted her danish, and handed it to her. She took it, and he sat beside her, and picked up his danish, and they were eating.
"Jessie you don't have to tell me about this man, but I want to protect you , and I think knowing what I'm up against is a good idea"
Jessie whispered, "I want to tell you, but you would think I'm a fool, and I'm not, I couldn't fight him"
"Who is this man"?
Jessie stood up, and was pacing, and Ray gave her time, but she sat in the chair, and whispered, "He was my Foster Parent"
"Your Foster Parent "?
"Yes I never knew my parents, and I was in 10 Foster homes before I went to Bill's, and Tara's place. I'm was 14 when I went there, and they were really strict, but they never hurt me like some of the other Foster Parents did. Tara was pretty cool but she started to get sick, and Bill was so angry, he started to treat us horrible, and he changed when Tara died. I'm was 17 years old, the system took the young kids but Bill asked if I could stay, and help out around the house. I guess they didn't care about me, they probably thought I was 17 years old, and who would take me in now so they let him keep me. I went to school, cleaned, I did everything for him, and he was never happy, and he drank, but he left me alone, he slapped me a few times but I was use to that. It all changed on my 18th birthday." Jessie stopped, and Ray whispered, "Please go on Jessie"
"He didn't work he was on disability because he hurt his arm, and said he couldn't work. He was talking about Tara, and how much he missed his wife, and I told him to go out , and maybe date someone. He said he didn't want to, and I should mind my own business. I woke up on my Birthday, and I went out to make him breakfast, and he actually was deceit to me. He said he was going to give me money to buy the ingredients to make myself a birthday cake, and he was going to allow me to have a steak, I normally cooked him steak, and I had to have pasta or something like that. I was so happy, I normally never have a nice birthday . Tara gave me a nice one once, but I basically thought of my Birthday as nothing special it was like every other day of the year. I went to the store, and I bought the steaks, and the cake ingredients, and I went home, and made dinner, and it was really good. He sang Happy Birthday to me, and after he said he had a really special present for me. I couldn't believe it, he never bought gifts, but he said it was my 18th Birthday, and I deserve a special treat. I was so excited he said he put the gift on my bed, and I should go check it out. I ran to my room, and went in, and didn't notice anything on my bed. I was confused but he came in, and shut the door, and I asked him where my gift was. He had a strange look on his face, and he touched my face, and whispered, "Today is the day you will become a woman". I was so stupid I still didn't understand, but it wasn't long before I realized what he meant. I begged him to stop, but he didn't, and after he got up, and whispered, "Hey Birthday girl, you just rest, and I will clean up, and you can thank me later properly for my special gift". Jessie was staring straight ahead her cheeks were covered in tears, but it was like she was telling the story but she was in a trance.
Ray felt sick, "Oh God Jessie I'm sorry"
"He told me this was our little secret, and no one will ever believe me. I ran away twice, and he found me, and I paid for running away. I actually told the Police once but he said I was lying, and they believed him because I was a run away. They said if I continue to run away, they will put me in a Detention Center, and I will hate it. I begged them to send me there, but they gave me back to him. He made sure I never left the house after that. If I left it was with him, he hid the phones, he barely left the house, and for 3 years , I have been living a life of hell. He fell asleep one day, and normally he locked me in my room when he slept, but he messed up, and I ran. I didn't get a chance to get my stuff, I had to get away he was killing me inside. He ruined my life, and I will never let a man hurt me that way again, I would die first. "
Ray got up, and grabbed a blanket wrapping it around Jessie.
"You must think I'm a horrible person to allow him to do this to me"
"no it is not your fault"
"Why does it feel like it is, I wanted to kill him, but I couldn't. I let him hurt me, and now my life is over"
"You are 22"
"How do you know"?
"I saw your bag, and looked inside, I had to make sure you were telling me the truth."
"I'm 21, I will be 22 on June 18, Birthday's are suppose to be special, but I hate anything to do with that day. He was suppose to protect me not hurt me, why do they let people like that look after innocent children."?
"They didn't know"
"They left me with him, but took the other children because I didn't matter. "
"You do matter what he did is horrible, but you will move on, and be happy now that your away from him"
"Happy I can't look at myself in the mirror anymore without hating myself so no I will never be happy"
"Come get some sleep, and in the morning we will take you somewhere safe"
Jessie whispered, "I'm so tired, but I can't sleep"
"I will lay right beside you, and I promise no one will hurt you not while I'm here"
Jessie got up walking to the bed, and pulled the comforter down, and sheets, and got in, and moved over facing the wall. Ray whispered, "Is it OK to lay beside you or should I sleep on the chair"
"You can lay beside me but don't touch me promise"
"I won't". Ray got in bed, and Jessie shut her eyes, and hoped she could sleep because she was exhausted but part of her was afraid knowing she may never be safe again, and she was scared to let her guard down with Ray, but she trusted him, and that gave her some comfort.
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Post by Sanda on Jun 6, 2012 12:57:19 GMT -6
Great update Jessie. Poor Jessie. I am glad that she has Ray.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Jun 7, 2012 12:55:49 GMT -6
great updates, I/'m sorry I missed this awesome story, Jessie really needs Ray right now so I hope she doesnt push him away
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Post by jessie on Jun 7, 2012 14:14:49 GMT -6
Thanks Melinda and Sanda for your great comments about my story. It is a sad one but it will get better, I love writing for Ray in my stories. Chapter 4 Ray woke up hearing Jessie coughing, and he turned the light on. "Jessie are you OK"? "I'm sorry I woke you I don't know why I'm coughing, I guess it was because I was out in the rain to long. Please forgive me go back to sleep, I will try to be quiet" Ray got up, and went to the washroom to grab a glass of water, and grabbed his bag pulling out two aspirins, and sat beside her, and told her to take it. Jessie took it, and Ray smiled, "We will get you something for the cough in the morning, I don't think I will find a pharmacy open this late" Jessie got under the covers, and Ray laid back , and Jessie faced him. "Jessie don't worry if you have to cough don't try to hold it in" "Ray you are so kind I will never be able to repay you for everything you did for me" "I didn't do anything I would stop here anyway, and I gave you dinner I would do that for anyone Sweetie" "Ray I'm sorry I told you all that earlier I just wanted to tell someone, but now I know you probably are regretting helping me" "No I'm not I feel so bad you went through that, I would pity the guy if he showed up at the door this moment" "You would protect me really" "What do you think"? "I know you would but I'm not your problem, I'm 21, and I have to learn to survive on my own now" "Well I can help until you get your feet on the ground" "My feet have been on the ground for 3 days, I barely slept, I did sleep a little in a bus station, but I was kicked out, and a creepy guy offered to help me, but I didn't trust him" "Oh man I thought you were talking about me" "No you have been so kind, but that scares me too" "Why"? "I'm not being rude but I am not a good judge of character, he told me I lead him on, but I didn't but what if I did, and didn't mean to "? "He is trying to justify what he did to you, and that is all on him. You did nothing wrong he was suppose to take care of you not hurt you in the most vile way" "I know you are right, but my mind keeps blaming myself." "Forget about him right now, but I do feel you should have him put in jail" "No I don't want to ever see him again, and he will kill me this time, I know it" "OK I'm sorry but I live on a big Ranch, you can come, and live with me. I have a guestroom, and when your strong enough you can figure out what your going to do" "I can't impose , I don't want to be a burden" "Well you can help around the ranch with odd chores, and you can cook me dinner from time to time, and do my laundry" Jessie moved away from Ray, and he whispered, "I'm not like that animal Jessie we would strictly be friends, and I would never harm you , in anyway" "I want to say yes but I'm scared, I don't really know you" "I know but sometimes you need to trust, and accept help because something really bad can happen to you on the streets, there is a lot of bad people in the world that can hurt you Jessie" "I know Ray" "I know you do but trust me Jessie, I will forever worry about you if I let you run off , and know you don't have money or anywhere to run too" "I will come live with you as a friend, and I will help out, and hopefully soon I can care for myself" "Let get some sleep, we have a long ride tomorrow". Jessie laid back, and Ray smiled as he whispered, "Goodnight Jessie" "Night Ray". He shut his eyes as Jessie coughed, and Ray smiled as she whispered, "This is going to be a long night", as they both laughed , and soon after they fell asleep.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Jun 7, 2012 15:25:16 GMT -6
glad Jessie accepted Ray's suggestion, I love where this is going
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Post by Sanda on Jun 7, 2012 16:06:16 GMT -6
Great update Jessie. I am glad that Jessie accepted Ray's help. I like where this story is going.
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Post by jessie on Jun 8, 2012 2:29:47 GMT -6
Chapter 5
Ray woke up early , and laid there looking at Jessie. The thought of someone hurting her that way made him angry but letting the guy get away with it was so wrong. He knew if he pressured Jessie she may run off so he had to let her deal with this in her own way.
Jessie opened her eyes, and jumped asking what time it was?
"It is still early I just woke up, but you looked so peaceful, did you have a wonderful rest"
"Yes it was nice to be in a nice warm bed with you". Ray smiled but Jessie whispered, "I didn't mean it in a bad way you know right"
"I know what you meant"
" We should get going soon, I would like to be at the Ranch by dinner"
"The Ranch it sounds like I'm in a Bonanza show"
"Well there is no Little Jo, there is Bobby, Miss Ellie, Lucy, Jock, and JR but stay clear of him"
"Why"?
"Oh he has a way with words, and he likes to flirt, and I don't want you getting hurt by any of his comments"
"I won't "
"Do you want to take another shower"?
"No I'm fine I hope my clothes are dry, my bag , and everything in it got wet"
Ray got up going to his suitcase, and pulled out a t-shirt, and handed it to her.
"You can wear this hopefully your pants are OK"
"Yes I only have 2 outfits, I didn't grab much but I'm fine with what I got"
"We can stop, and get you a few things"?
"No these are fine"
"Lets get dressed, and go get something to eat, and start heading home". Jessie got up, "I will change in the bathroom OK"
"Sure"
Jessie ran in, and Ray dressed really quick, and packed up his stuff. Jessie came out, and Ray smiled as he grabbed his bag, and they left, and settled the bill, and they drove for 1 mile, and stopped at a small diner. They went inside, and Jessie asked if she could have the waffles, and a hot chocolate"
Ray ordered bacon, and eggs, and coffee. They were talking, and Jessie was comfortable with Ray he felt it.
Jessie smiled when the lady brought the hot chocolate over, and she whispered, "I put extra marsh mellows in it, hope you like it"
"Yes thank you". Jessie took a sip, and Ray took a sip of his coffee.
"Ray you live at a Ranch so you have horses, cows, pigs, and chicken's"
"Mostly cows, and horses, no pigs"
"I love piglets they are so cute, but I'm scared of horses, they are beautiful, but I couldn't ride one"
"Yes you could you can ride with me at first"
"Like me holding on to you what if I fell off"?
"You won't you could hold on real tight"
Jessie smiled, "Do you have a puppy or a cat"?
"No there is some barn cats but I don't have time for one really"
"Oh I have always wanted a puppy or kitten, but none of my Foster parents wanted one"
"Probably because they are a lot of work"
"Yeah but they are faithful, and they never let you down"
"Well maybe I can get you a kitten or puppy"
"No that is OK, I was just asking you if you had one"
The waitress came over with the food. Ray smiled the waitress was sweet she seemed to bring extra of everything for them. She was the total opposite of the waitress yesterday. Jessie said thanks, and the waitress walked away.
"This looks so good, want some"
"You eat I have bacon, eggs, and hash brown to wet my appetite"
Jessie giggled, "That bacon looks mighty good"
"Are you asking for my bacon"?
"Not all of it one piece"
Ray lifted his plate, and Jessie took a piece, and started to eat it. He has never seen anyone appreciate food like Jessie did. This is the best breakfast I have ever had she even put whipped cream on my waffles."
"You have a sweet tooth girl you eat like one of the Ranch hands I work with"
Jessie smiled but looked at her food, and Ray realized he made her feel bad.
"Jessie I was kidding but they love to eat too"
"Bill use to say a lady doesn't feed their face because they will get big, and no man would want you. I would hope I would get fat, but he made sure I didn't. I'm so sorry I'm probably making you grossed out like he said men feel like when a lady isn't a lady"
"I personally think you need to put on 10 pounds so dig in, and I'm going to order you some bacon"
"No this is good really"
"Jessie if we are going to live together you have to realize I say stuff that I don't think is a rude remark but obviously you do. I for one love healthy eaters, and I hate girls that eat like birds"
"Me too" Jessie smiled as she whispered, "I will take that bacon, or I will eat up all yours".
Ray called the waitress over to order another order of bacon. Jessie was eating her waffles, and he smiled as he ate his. The waitress came over handing them the bacon, and Jessie smiled as the Waitress whispered, "That storm made you both hungry"
"Yes but I don't eat like a bird I eat like one of the Ranch hands". The waitress named Tillie laughed, and whispered, "You enjoy, if you want anything else just ask".
"I will thank you ". Tillie smiled at Ray , and walked away as Jessie picked up the bacon, and took a bite. They finished, and paid the bill, and Ray tipped Tillie good. Jessie ran to the washroom because she would hate to ask him to stop. She came out, and they left. She got in the truck, and they were driving on the highway. Jessie lifted up his Cd's, and smiled.
"You love Country this stuff is sad you don't like Rock, and Roll music or the 50's music"?
"No I'm a country guy want me to put a CD in"?
"Sure"
Ray grabbed a Kenny Rogers tape, and put it in. Jessie was quiet, and Ray laughed.
"You don't like Kenny"
"Yeah he is OK, but I like to sing, and I can't sing to this stuff"
"Well we will buy some CD's you can listen to"
"OK maybe Madonna, or Elvis , and I love the Bee Gee's, and The Beatles. You know what movies I love "?
"What"?
"Grease , Dirty Dancing have you seen that movie. Johnny is so sexy he is a dancer who works at this resort, and he falls for a young lady who is younger than him. She fallz head over heals in love with him, I couldn't blame her he was way sexy. I love John Travolta too. I loved him in Welcome back Kotter. It was so cool he is sexy too"
Ray smiled , "I have never seen those movies"
"You have never see Grease with John Travolta, and Olivia Newton John. They meet at the Beach, and fall in love but she has to go back home, but he soon realizes she is going to his school. You have to see it Ray it is the best film ever"
"OK we will"
Jessie was talking, and Ray smiled she was coming out of her shell, he just hoped she would find his place OK, and he prayed the Ewing's would accept her, and not think he is taking advantage of a young lady.
"Ray I'm so sorry"
"Pardon why are you sorry"
"I loved movies when Bill fell asleep he left the TV on, and I would watch all these movies, and it was the only thing that got me through the rough times. I didn't mean to go on , and on about them, I will be quiet now"
"Don't you dare I love hearing you talk about films, and music. I want to know more about you so don't you dare apologize"
"I never talk like this you bring it out of me"
"Well isn't that cool"
"Yeah it is" Ray said, than he asked what Beatles she liked?
"Oh I love Paul, but John was amazing he died to young"
"John was my favourite"
Jessie smiled, and Ray was asking her questions, and she was telling him a little about himself, the time went by, and before they knew it they were in Dallas. They got to the Ranch, and he wanted to drop the paper work that he had from the Auction off with Jock. It was 7, and they drove up, and the Ewing's were having a BBQ. Ray kind of wished he went home first but he got out, and told Jessie to come too. She got out, and whispered, "I look a mess"
"You look adorable we are not staying".
Jock yelled over, and Ray, and Jessie walked over to him.
"Ray how was the Auction"?
"It went well here is all the paperwork"
"Great I will go over it tonight, and we can talk in the morning. Come join us for a BBQ, but who is this young lady"
"Oh I'm so sorry for being rude this is Jessie, she is going to stay with me for a few days, I met her on the way". Jock shook her hand but gave Ray a look.
"Oh Sir we are strictly friends we shared a bed last night but only as friends that is the God's honest truth".
Jock smiled, "I like you young lady your honest, and that is a rare quality come meet my family". Jock took Jessie over, and introduced her to Miss Ellie, and the others.
Miss Ellie smiled asking her if she would like a burger?
"I would love one if Ray says it is OK"?
"Sure Jessie go get one". Jessie followed Miss Ellie. Jock whispered, "You met her on the road, and decided to bring her home"
"It is a long story but she needed my help, and I'm going to help her out until she gets her feet back on the ground"
Bobby, Sue Ellen, Pam, and JR walk over, and JR just couldn't keep his mouth shut.
"I know exactly why this pretty young thing is staying with you Ray, so cut the bull"
"No I'm helping her out it isn't like that"?
Sue Ellen smiled, "Well she looks like a teenage runaway, Ray she is dressed like she is a street person"
Pam smacked Sue Ellen's arm because Jessie heard everything, and she looked like she was about to cry"
"I'm sorry I hurt your feelings but it is strange Ray brought someone like you home with him"
JR walked over, "What my wife is trying to say is why are you with Ray really"?
"He is my friend, and he is helping me. I'm sorry I look a mess, but I'm just like you people with crappy clothes"
Lucy started to laugh, and whispered, "I was about to hate this child but she is cute, and she tells it like it is"
"I'm no child I'm 21"
"Great at least she is not jail bait Ray so no jail time for playing with her"
Ray took the burger out of her hand putting it on the table, and grabbed Jessie's hand, and pulled her to the truck. Jock ran over, "I'm sorry Ray JR was out of line"
"Yes he was I'm sorry I will feed Jessie myself, and I don't want anyone that includes JR, to say anything else rude to Jessie or they will be sorry". Jessie jumped in the truck, and Ray got in, and drove off, but he was so angry, and Jessie whispered, "JR is a jerk, but Miss Elie is nice"
Ray smiled, "You are learning already stay away from that jerk"
"Don't worry I will". Ray continued driving to his place hoping Jessie would like his place.
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