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Heart Shaped Box · 03-21-2005, 10:16 PM

Ok, this is a story that me and Kristel (retrogirl82) have been working on for a while. Since I'm busy with school, and Kristel is busy with college, we will try our best to update as frequently as we can. Hope you enjoy the story!

Chapter 1

The day you slipped away
Was the day, I found it won't be the same, oh

Janet Wood brushed away a tear that she had stubbornly tried fighting all afternoon as she shoved some of her clothes into a duffel bag. As she tucked away her last nightie, her damp eyes fell upon a framed photograph on her nightstand. Her best friend Jack, who was her current roomate, had his arm around her neck in a warm embrace, his tongue poised at her neck in a playful manner. She smiled softly. Jack's always been such a fun guy. She shook her head as she remembered the day that picture was taken. It was right after Chrissy had left to take care of her sick mother, and before Cindy had came along. And it was just Janet and Jack, no one else. She thought though, that maybe it would be a time where she could tell him her true feelings for him. But, she could never do that. He probably didn't even like her back. And she was just talking nonsense. She knew that they would never have a relationship. She frowned as her fond memories were replaced by bitterness as she recalled her mother's phone call around one o'clock that afternoon.

"Janet Alyssa Wood, you're coming home," her mother's brisk voice was echoing in her mind. "That Jack Tripper is no good! Living with two girls...why, it's unheard of! I'm picking you up at the airport tomorrow morning, no ifs ands or buts, young lady!" She yelled at her daughter.

"But, Mother! You know I've lived with Jack these last few years! Why do you suddenly have a problem with it?" Janet had fired back in an equally cold tone. She loved her mother dearly, but at that moment, she didn't even want to speak to her. She just felt like she was suddenly being personally attacked from her own family. Why were they doing this?

"Because...because I do! This is getting to me too much, Janet! If you don't come home now you'll never hear from us again! We'll cut you off financially and emotionally! Young lady, you better be at the Indiana Airport by noon sharp or else!" And with that, her mother had hung up, leaving Janet in stunned silence.

Some mother...aren't mothers supposed to CARE about you. Aren't they supposed to love you unconditionally? Janet thought sadly and slammed the phone down in anger.

"Hey, where's the fire?"

Janet spun around and saw Jack grinning at her from the bedroom doorway. He was wearing his light brown pants and matching vest. He looked handome, he always looked handsome to her -- but she'd never tell him that. She couldn't speak though, because of the state of shock she was still in. She was also glad she had wiped away her tear a bit ago. Obviously, she didn't want Jack to see that she was crying. Of course, she wouldn't mind him comforting her at all. She had gotten so use to it now. But not now, especially when she was shocked more than ever. Or, maybe comfort from him was the thing she needed most. When she didn't answer him, his brow wrinkled and he stepped closer, trying to look at her in the eyes. She averted her gaze, instead focusing on zipping up her overstuffed luggage. "Janet?" he hushed softly. "What are you doing?" He asked confusingly, looking at her bag. She tucked a curl behind her ear, still not looking up at him. Taking a deep breath, she decided that she could trust her voice. "Jack, I've got to go home. I know you and Terri will be happy here by yourselves and can do without me. I-"

"What? You're going?" The words coming from Janet's mouth was like a knife stabbing him in the back. Those words were the last thing in the world he wanted to hear, coming from the woman he'd grown to love for all these years. "Janet, what are you talking about?" He looked at her in a confused way, still trying to regain back his conscious from being in the state of shock.

"I have to go home...for good. My mother wants me back in Speedway." There was an uncomfortable silence as Jack digested the news. He was shaking his head. "J - Janet.." It was all he could get out of his mouth. He didn't know what to say.

"Jack..." She finally looked up at him, a worried look in her eyes. He turned away and quickly rushed out of the room. He couldn't believe the news he had just heard; Janet has to go home! His little Janet, the one he had grown to admire and love for her neverending strength and determination. Suddenly he began thinking of all the times he had spent with her, all the years she had been by his side throughout his troubles, the times when he needed someone, and she was there. She always seemed to bail him out of some misunderstanding, whether it be with a girlfriend or their landlord, Mr. Furley. He would miss that. And more importantly, he would miss her.

"Jack?"

"Yeah."

Janet plopped down beside him on the couch. "I wish there was something I could do to change this. But my family is very important to me....you know, strong Italian family and all. I couldn't bear the thought of my family cutting me off because I live here." She looked down at the floor, afraid that she would cry again. "Wait....why are they cutting you off?" Jack just couldn't understand at all why her family was causing her pain. And him pain too. Janet couldn't avoid Jack's probing blue gaze any longer. She bit her lip and tried to smile.
"They think you're some kind of pervert."

"Well, we already knew that!" cracked Jack, only half angry. "God, Janet, this is so sudden...I mean, I really didn't expect it to end like this. I don't want you to go. You're just so important to me. You're a great friend. And..I love you." He looked up at her, and tried to smile at he, caressing her cheek. He still couldn't believe what was happening. It was just like his world was slowly falling apart. He just couldn't live without Janet. Not after all the things they've been through. After Chrissy left, then they got Cindy, then she left, then Terri came in. It was always them two. They were the only ones who sticked together the longest.

And..I love you

Janet suddenly froze. Those words left a mark in her mind. Sure, Jack had said how much he loved her all the time, and it never got old for Janet. She loved hearing him tell her how much he needed her in his life. But this time it was different. There was just something in the way he said it, and he way he touched her. For a minute, Janet actually thought that he actually did love her. But she shook her head slightly, knowing that it wasn't true. But suddenly, her thoughts all disappeared as she felt Jack's lips crush upon hers.

Janet Tripper · 03-21-2005, 10:28 PM

YAY!!! more JJ ff

!! You know we can never had enough! I love them

This was so well writen I can't wait for the next chatper! PLEASE UPDATE SOON!

Heart Shaped Box · 03-21-2005, 10:30 PM

Thank you!
*Nods*
Me and Kristel will try to update as much as we can.
*Nods*

Number 9 Dream · 03-21-2005, 10:32 PM

I love it, of course

Heart Shaped Box · 03-21-2005, 10:53 PM

*Claps*
I'm so proud! Why don't we capture the moment?
*Takes picture of post*
*Giggles*

Number 9 Dream · 03-21-2005, 11:29 PM

*click*
*puts it in an album*
*admires*
BEAUTIFUL!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnR_Lover

*Claps*
I'm so proud! Why don't we capture the moment?
*Takes picture of post*
*Giggles*

I Love John Ritter · 03-22-2005, 05:29 PM

Great story! You guys are so talented!! Please update soon

Janet McFarland · 03-22-2005, 05:39 PM

Aww so cute! I loved how you ended the chapter

xfreak1990 · 08-25-2005, 03:52 PM

continue with this hurry

Heart Shaped Box · 08-25-2005, 09:09 PM

You really want me to continue? I didn't really think that people really liked it..

xfreak1990 · 08-25-2005, 09:25 PM

well you were wrong we like this story

JackTripper258 · 03-20-2006, 11:52 AM

When is this story going to be updated again?I completely forgot it was even up here....

Janet Tripper · 03-20-2006, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackTripper258

When is this story going to be updated again?I completely forgot it was even up here....

No joke this was really really REALLY good!!!

and like I said before "WE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY JACK AND JANET FF"

Mrs. John Ritter · 03-20-2006, 10:20 PM

I hope that this story gets updated. I loved the first chapter. It is really good.

Bella_KitKat · 01-23-2008, 02:05 AM

Update? No?
*cries*

03-21-2005, 10:16 PM	#1
Heart Shaped Box Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 16, 2005 Location: New York Posts: 2,510	Slipped Away - A JJ Fanfiction Ok, this is a story that me and Kristel (retrogirl82) have been working on for a while. Since I'm busy with school, and Kristel is busy with college, we will try our best to update as frequently as we can. Hope you enjoy the story! Chapter 1 The day you slipped away Was the day, I found it won't be the same, oh Janet Wood brushed away a tear that she had stubbornly tried fighting all afternoon as she shoved some of her clothes into a duffel bag. As she tucked away her last nightie, her damp eyes fell upon a framed photograph on her nightstand. Her best friend Jack, who was her current roomate, had his arm around her neck in a warm embrace, his tongue poised at her neck in a playful manner. She smiled softly. Jack's always been such a fun guy. She shook her head as she remembered the day that picture was taken. It was right after Chrissy had left to take care of her sick mother, and before Cindy had came along. And it was just Janet and Jack, no one else. She thought though, that maybe it would be a time where she could tell him her true feelings for him. But, she could never do that. He probably didn't even like her back. And she was just talking nonsense. She knew that they would never have a relationship. She frowned as her fond memories were replaced by bitterness as she recalled her mother's phone call around one o'clock that afternoon. "Janet Alyssa Wood, you're coming home," her mother's brisk voice was echoing in her mind. "That Jack Tripper is no good! Living with two girls...why, it's unheard of! I'm picking you up at the airport tomorrow morning, no ifs ands or buts, young lady!" She yelled at her daughter. "But, Mother! You know I've lived with Jack these last few years! Why do you suddenly have a problem with it?" Janet had fired back in an equally cold tone. She loved her mother dearly, but at that moment, she didn't even want to speak to her. She just felt like she was suddenly being personally attacked from her own family. Why were they doing this? "Because...because I do! This is getting to me too much, Janet! If you don't come home now you'll never hear from us again! We'll cut you off financially and emotionally! Young lady, you better be at the Indiana Airport by noon sharp or else!" And with that, her mother had hung up, leaving Janet in stunned silence. Some mother...aren't mothers supposed to CARE about you. Aren't they supposed to love you unconditionally? Janet thought sadly and slammed the phone down in anger. "Hey, where's the fire?" Janet spun around and saw Jack grinning at her from the bedroom doorway. He was wearing his light brown pants and matching vest. He looked handome, he always looked handsome to her -- but she'd never tell him that. She couldn't speak though, because of the state of shock she was still in. She was also glad she had wiped away her tear a bit ago. Obviously, she didn't want Jack to see that she was crying. Of course, she wouldn't mind him comforting her at all. She had gotten so use to it now. But not now, especially when she was shocked more than ever. Or, maybe comfort from him was the thing she needed most. When she didn't answer him, his brow wrinkled and he stepped closer, trying to look at her in the eyes. She averted her gaze, instead focusing on zipping up her overstuffed luggage. "Janet?" he hushed softly. "What are you doing?" He asked confusingly, looking at her bag. She tucked a curl behind her ear, still not looking up at him. Taking a deep breath, she decided that she could trust her voice. "Jack, I've got to go home. I know you and Terri will be happy here by yourselves and can do without me. I-" "What? You're going?" The words coming from Janet's mouth was like a knife stabbing him in the back. Those words were the last thing in the world he wanted to hear, coming from the woman he'd grown to love for all these years. "Janet, what are you talking about?" He looked at her in a confused way, still trying to regain back his conscious from being in the state of shock. "I have to go home...for good. My mother wants me back in Speedway." There was an uncomfortable silence as Jack digested the news. He was shaking his head. "J - Janet.." It was all he could get out of his mouth. He didn't know what to say. "Jack..." She finally looked up at him, a worried look in her eyes. He turned away and quickly rushed out of the room. He couldn't believe the news he had just heard; Janet has to go home! His little Janet, the one he had grown to admire and love for her neverending strength and determination. Suddenly he began thinking of all the times he had spent with her, all the years she had been by his side throughout his troubles, the times when he needed someone, and she was there. She always seemed to bail him out of some misunderstanding, whether it be with a girlfriend or their landlord, Mr. Furley. He would miss that. And more importantly, he would miss her. "Jack?" "Yeah." Janet plopped down beside him on the couch. "I wish there was something I could do to change this. But my family is very important to me....you know, strong Italian family and all. I couldn't bear the thought of my family cutting me off because I live here." She looked down at the floor, afraid that she would cry again. "Wait....why are they cutting you off?" Jack just couldn't understand at all why her family was causing her pain. And him pain too. Janet couldn't avoid Jack's probing blue gaze any longer. She bit her lip and tried to smile. "They think you're some kind of pervert." "Well, we already knew that!" cracked Jack, only half angry. "God, Janet, this is so sudden...I mean, I really didn't expect it to end like this. I don't want you to go. You're just so important to me. You're a great friend. And..I love you." He looked up at her, and tried to smile at he, caressing her cheek. He still couldn't believe what was happening. It was just like his world was slowly falling apart. He just couldn't live without Janet. Not after all the things they've been through. After Chrissy left, then they got Cindy, then she left, then Terri came in. It was always them two. They were the only ones who sticked together the longest. And..I love you Janet suddenly froze. Those words left a mark in her mind. Sure, Jack had said how much he loved her all the time, and it never got old for Janet. She loved hearing him tell her how much he needed her in his life. But this time it was different. There was just something in the way he said it, and he way he touched her. For a minute, Janet actually thought that he actually did love her. But she shook her head slightly, knowing that it wasn't true. But suddenly, her thoughts all disappeared as she felt Jack's lips crush upon hers.
	__________________ We are leaving somethings unsaid And we are breathing deeper instead There's really no way to reach me There's really no way to reach me There's really no way to reach me Cause I'm already gone

03-21-2005, 10:28 PM	#2
Janet Tripper Mr. & Mrs. Tripper<3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2003 Location: Next door to Mr. and Mrs. Tripper <3 Posts: 2,530	YAY!!! more JJ ff!! You know we can never had enough! I love them This was so well writen I can't wait for the next chatper! PLEASE UPDATE SOON!
	__________________ *"I'm happy about who and what I am - and I can't wait to find out who I'll be tomorrow." - Joyce DeWitt!* Joyce DeWitt on Jack and Janet: "No matter how irritated they could be with one another, the love that existed between them was profound. It required no words. It was just understood. And that's the way we played it, in the silence." Mothers love us, Fathers finance us, girls envy us, boys glorify us, and heaven protects us." AXO JACKANDJANETFOREVER!

03-21-2005, 10:32 PM	#4
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	I love it, of course
	__________________ Live a little be a gypsy get around http://www.librarything.com/profile/skelterhelter http://retrogirl82.dvdaf.com/owned formerly Retrogirl82

03-22-2005, 05:29 PM	#7
I Love John Ritter Miss ya, John Senior Member Join Date: Apr 06, 2004 Location: In John Ritter's arms Posts: 2,687	Great story! You guys are so talented!! Please update soon
	__________________ Highlight between the X and the O X Even though you can't see him, GOD is there! O Johnathan Southworth Ritter September 17, 1948 - September 11, 2003 Five years without you. Don Knotts July 21, 1924 - February 24, 2006.

03-20-2006, 10:20 PM	#14
Mrs. John Ritter John is my true love Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 30, 2005 Location: Being Held by the wonderful John Ritter Posts: 439	I hope that this story gets updated. I loved the first chapter. It is really good.
	__________________ Johnathan the love that I have for you is so strong, and it continues to grow everyday. You are my angel. I miss you so much my darling. You will always be in my heart. John S. Ritter September 17, 1948-September 11, 2003 I love you. :loveu

03-21-2005, 10:30 PM	#3
Heart Shaped Box Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 16, 2005 Location: New York Posts: 2,510	Thank you! Nods Me and Kristel will try to update as much as we can. Nods

03-21-2005, 10:53 PM	#5
Heart Shaped Box Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 16, 2005 Location: New York Posts: 2,510	Claps I'm so proud! Why don't we capture the moment? Takes picture of post Giggles

03-22-2005, 05:39 PM	#8
Janet McFarland Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2004 Posts: 4,344	Aww so cute! I loved how you ended the chapter

08-25-2005, 03:52 PM	#9
xfreak1990 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 14, 2005 Posts: 27	continue with this hurry

08-25-2005, 09:09 PM	#10
Heart Shaped Box Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 16, 2005 Location: New York Posts: 2,510	You really want me to continue? I didn't really think that people really liked it..

08-25-2005, 09:25 PM	#11
xfreak1990 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 14, 2005 Posts: 27	well you were wrong we like this story

03-20-2006, 11:52 AM	#12
JackTripper258 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 08, 2005 Posts: 415	When is this story going to be updated again?I completely forgot it was even up here....

01-23-2008, 02:05 AM	#15
Bella_KitKat Checotah Princess Senior Member Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 1,396	Update? No? cries