When I Woke Up That Morning (Revised)

[LuLu Rogers]

I decided to take this story and rewrite it a little, but the main story is the same. I do plan to finish the story this time, lol.

[LuLu Rogers]

Lauren walked in the door after a long day at work. She had just finished an 8 hour shift at Chick-Fil-A and she was completely exhausted. She started to make her way to her room, but her mother caught her before she got there. "Lauren, you were supposed to do the dishes before you left." Her mother said in an angry tone. "Well mom, I didn't have time to do them, I had to go to work." Lauren retorted sarcastically. She was in no mood for her mom's constant nagging. Her mother gave her an evil look and walked past her into the den. Lauren went into her room and changed out of her work clothes. She decided to take a nap since she was so tired from work. She laid down in her bed and her little Chihuahua, Snuggles, laid up against her. "If only I lived like they do on Three's Company. Life would be so much easier." Lauren mumbled as she drifted off to sleep.

"Lauren! Lauren wake up! You're going to be late for work!" Lauren felt someone shaking her, so she rubbed her eyes and then opened them. Jack Tripper was standing over her and gently shaking her. Her eyes opened wide in shock. "Were am I?" She asked in confusion. "What do you mean where are you?! You're at home, silly. And if you don't hurry up, you may get fired and be here permanently." Jack said with a laugh. "I don't believe this! I'm actually here!" Lauren thought as she tried to gain composure. "Ok Jack, I'll get up." She said with a smile. As Jack left the room, she found a robe and put it on. She decided to go into the kitchen. Janet was sitting at the table drinking coffee while Jack was cooking breakfast. "This is just too good to be true!" Lauren thought as she sat down at the table. "Morning sleepy head." Janet greeted her with a smile. "Up late last night?" "Yeah, good movie was on TV." Lauren said as Janet poured her some coffee. "Breakfast is served!" Jack said with a grin as he placed a cheese omelet before each of the girls. Lauren took a bite of the omelet. "Mmm! This is delicious!" She said as she savored each bite. "Thank you. It's a new recipe I was trying out." Jack informed them.

When the 3 of them had finished breakfast, Lauren and Janet went into their room to get ready for work. Lauren had no idea where she worked, since there were no Chick-Fil-A restaurants back in the 70's. She decided to figure out a way to get Janet to tell her where she worked. "Janet, are you coming by to see me at work today?" She asked casually. "What are saying, I need a shrink?" Janet laughed at the question. "Oh right, I just thought you might need a little counseling" Lauren said with a laugh as Janet threw a pillow at her. She always wondering what it was like to be a counselor, so this sounded like the perfect opportunity. The girls grabbed their purses and headed toward the door. "Bye Janet, have a good day." Jack said as he kissed Janet. "Bye Lauren, you have a good day too." He smiled as he gave Lauren a kiss. She had always had a crush on Jack, ever since she first saw him on the show. When he kissed her, her heart did a flip flop.

Lauren and Janet left the apartment and got on the bus to ride to work. The bus stopped at the clinic where Lauren worked. The girls said goodbye and Lauren went off to work.

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Before Lauren knew it, it was time to go home. She walked outside and waited for Jack to meet her like he had promised. While she waited, she pulled an aspirin out of her purse and swallowed it. She had a major headache after dealing with patients all day. A cherry red 1965 Mustang convertible pulled up in front of her and she was shocked to see Jack in the driver’s seat. “What are you waiting for? Hop in!” He grinned happily. “Wait, did you steel this car?” She asked, backing away slowly. He laughed. “No, Larry owes me some money so he’s letting me borrow the car for a week as a favor.” “Good enough for me.” She smiled. “This baby is gorgeous! This is my dream car!” She sounded like a kid in a candy store as she ran her hand down the side of the car. Jack tossed her the keys. “You drive home.” He grinned as he opened the door for her. “Oh I couldn’t.” “You can and you will.” He answered, pretending to be stern. “Alright, Dad.” She teased him as she got in. He walked around the car and got in the passenger side. “Home Lady!” He yelled as he leaned back against the seat, putting his hands behind his head. She started the car and headed for home. “How was work?” He asked as he changed stations on the radio. “It was tough. I spent the better part of four hours trying to convince a guy that he didn’t have to flip the light switch on and off five times.” “Five times?” He laughed. “It’s not funny! The man thinks his family will die if he doesn’t!” She protested, but started to laugh herself. “Ok, you’re right, it’s funny as hell, but I still have to help the poor guy.” Jack found a station he liked and turned up the volume. The song playing was Don’t Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John and Kiki Dee. Jack sang Kiki’s part while Lauren took Elton’s. They were both in tears from laughter by the time they got upstairs to the apartment. Lauren sat down on the couch and sighed. “I’m so tired!” she whined as Jack sat down next to her. “Me too.” He said softly as he began to nod off. Lauren fell over on the couch into a deep sleep. “Sleepy time, bye bye.” Jack said as he laid over on top of her, sucking his thumb.

Janet came home a few hours later and found the two of them sleeping on the couch. “Nah.” She waved the thought of them having done something off. “Well….” She thought, thinking that it was possible. “GET UP!” She yelled. Jack hit the floor first, “Mommy! I didn’t do it!” He yelled as Lauren rolled off the couch and landed on his feet. “Mom, I swear, I never left my room last night!” Lauren promised, wide eyed and scared to death. “What were you two doing?” Janet asked as the two of them stood up and collected their thoughts. “We must have fallen asleep.” Jack reasoned. “What did you think we were doing?” Lauren asked, a hint of anger in her voice. “I…I wasn’t sure, so I thought I’d check.” Janet blushed. “I see.” Lauren answered, crossing her arms and glaring at Janet, while Jack stood next to her doing the same. “Honestly Janet, you know us better than that.” Jack scolded. “You’re right, I’m sorry.” Janet apologized, staring at the floor sheepishly. Lauren and Jack looked at each other and smiled, then walked over to Janet and gave her a hug. “No harm done.” Jack said as they all laughed. After talking with Janet about her day at work and telling her about the car, Jack got up and grabbed the keys. "Where are you going?" Lauren asked curiosly. "I have to go to town to pick something up, I'll be right back." He grinned slyly as he left. "I wonder what he's up too?" Janet looked at Lauren who shrugged her shoulders.

Jack returned a little while later with a box in his arms. "What's that?" Janet asked suspiciously. "Shh." Jack put his finger over his mouth to silence her and grinned. Lauren had dozed off on the couch again, laying on her back. Jack put his hand in the box and pulled out a tiny little kitten. He placed the tiny creature on Lauren's chest. The little kitten mewed and licked Lauren's nose. She woke up and looked down at the little kitten in surprise. "Where did you come from?" She asked the kitten as she looked up at Jack and Janet for answers. "She's yours." Jack said happily. "Oh Jack, thank you!" She got up and kissed him, causing both of them to blush. "We can't keep it." Janet reminded them. "Sure we can, we'll just have to hide her from Roper." Jack reasoned as he stroked the kitten. "Your going to have to be quiet little girl, can you do that?" Jack asked, talking to the tiny animal as if she understood him. "She will, won't you Frisky?" Lauren asked as she took the kitten from him. "I like that name." Janet smiled as she walked over to pet the cat. "Little Frisky." Lauren smiled, looking at Jack adoringly.

[LuLu Rogers]

That night, the roommates said good night and Lauren took the kitten to bed with her. Around 3:00am, Frisky decided to wake Lauren up. She groaned and took the tiny kitten into the den. "What's the matter little girl?" Lauren asked sleepily as she held the kitten. Jack came out of his room, looking half asleep. "What's going on?" He asked with a yawn. "Poor little baby can't sleep." Lauren replied. "Maybe she's hungry." He suggested as he took Frisky from her arms. "You hungry little girl, huh?" He asked the little kitten who meowed in reply.

Lauren followed Jack into the kitchen and held little Frisky while he put a can of tuna on a plate for her. He put the plate on the floor and Frisky dove at it hungrily. He smiled and put his arms around Lauren's shoulders. "Our little baby is growing up." He said with a grin. "Oh Jack!" Lauren scolded him playfully as she swatted at him. She really did want to be his girlfriend, to tell him how much she loved him, but she was still afraid. She had no idea how he would react. She breathed deeply as he stood just above her shoulders. She could smell his after shave, so masculine and so sexy. She decided to strike up a conversation before she found herself losing control. "So Jack, how‘s Linda?" She asked, trying to avoid his gaze. "We broke up a few days ago." He answered in a somewhat hurt tone. "I‘m sorry." She apologized, though she was somewhat happy that he was single. “What about you?” He asked. “Jack honey, I‘ve ALWAYS been single.” She laughed sarcastically. "Really? I figured guys would be all over you." He said in disbelief. "Nope, I‘m just the fat girl to all the guys I know." She said sarcastically as she rolled her eyes. It really hurt that guys only noticed her weight and never took the chance to get to know her. She sighed. “You’re not fat.” He reasoned. “Jack, the doctor even tells me that I’m over weight.” She told him, wiping a tear from her eye before he could see it. "Hey, where's that happy girl I used to live with?" He asked as he lifted her chin. "She's gone for now." She answered sadly. "Anything I can do?" He asked, his kind blue eyes searching hers. "I suppose not, thanks though." She said with a small smile. “There is something you could to, but I'm too chicken to ask for it.“ She thought to herself as they said good night and went back to bed.

[LuLu Rogers]

Lauren woke up early that morning with new found purpose. She was very excited because today she was going to work with some horses at a friend's farm. Horses had always been a passion for her, she loved riding them and just being around them. She got up, careful not to wake Janet, and headed toward the bathroom to take a shower. When she had finished showering, she dressed in her jeans, boots, and a Beatles t-shirt Jack had given her for her last birthday. After brushing her hair and checking her reflection in the mirror, she walked into the kitchen for breakfast.

"Morning." Lauren said cheerfully as she sat down at the table. Jack was busy fixing breakfast. "Morning Babe." He greeted her with a smile. "Sleep well?" "Like a rock. Smells good." She said, complementing the breakfast he was cooking. She noticed that she hadn't seen Janet. "Where's Wood?" She asked. “Haven't seen her." He answered as he put breakfast on the table. "Watch this." She said with a grin as she went up to her bedroom door. "Wood! Get your butt out of bed!" She yelled. Janet came running out of their bedroom, a dazed look on her face. "I'm up! I'm up!" She squealed. "Good, just making sure." Lauren said with a laugh. "Very funny!" Janet groaned as she smacked Lauren's behind. She went into the bathroom to take a shower. "Looks like we're Ms. Cranky Pants this morning." Lauren commented as she rubbed her now sore behind. "That smarts!" "Awe, poor baby! Want me to kiss it and make it better?" Jack asked as he puffed his cheeks and started to chase after her. "No thank you!" She squealed as she smacked him playfully. Janet came into the kitchen and caught Lauren in Jack's arms. Lauren backed away quickly when she saw Janet's questioning gaze. "We were just talking." She reasoned as she sat down at the table. "That's right." Jack agreed as he sat down across from her. Janet eyed the two of them for a minute, but shrugged her shoulders. "What's on for today?" She asked. "I'm working with some horses today." Lauren beamed. "I have school until 3." Jack commented as he bit into his toast. "I'm off work today, so I figured I'd clean up around here." Janet informed them. The two of them nodded, knowing that when Janet made up her mind to do something, there was no stopping her. Lauren quickly finished her breakfast and got up from the table. "I'd better hurry so I can catch the bus." She said eagerly. “If you can wait a few minutes, I'd be happy to drop you off on my way to school." Jack offered. “That's great Jack, thanks." She said with a smile.

After cleaning up the dishes, Lauren and Jack waved goodbye to Janet and got into Jack's car. "You excited?" Jack asked as he grinned at Lauren. "I sure am!" She grinned back. Soon, Lauren saw that familiar gate that led to Terrace View Farm. She got out of the car and turned to tell Jack goodbye. "Later Babe! I'll be back to pick you up when I get out of school." He smiled at her. "Ok, bye!" She smiled back and waved as she watched him drive off. She walked up to the nearest pasture and let out a loud whistle. The sound of hoof beats filled the air as a huge black horse ran toward her from the other side of the field. He stopped right at the fence and let out a welcoming neigh. "Morning Buck!" She greeted him as she rubbed his soft nose. He let out a low nicker and relaxed at her touch. She opened the gate and went into the fence with him. He walked up to her and rested his head on her shoulder adoringly. "You're just a big baby." She laughed as she stroked his neck.
A few hours later, Jack arrived to pick Lauren up. When he didn't see her waiting for him, he decided to get out and look around for her. He walked up the driveway and noticed her in a nearby ring. She was clicking her tongue, totally focused on the black horse running in a circle around her. Jack watched in amazement as this horse obeyed Lauren's every command. Lauren was totally focused on Buck. She noticed him slowing down, the classic sign of respect toward her. She turned away from him slowly and simply waited to see if she had gained his trust. In a few seconds, Buck's soft nose nuzzled her shoulder. She smiled proudly and turned to give the horse a pat on the neck. "Good boy!" She praised him. She noticed Jack watching her and she blushed. "Sorry Jack, guess I lost track of the time." She apologized as she gave the horse a pat and took off out of the gate. She quickly walked towards the car, a little embarrassed that Jack had seen her working with Buck. Her methods seemed strange to the average person who had never been around horses, so she was afraid to let anyone watch her at work. The fact that he had seen her scared her a bit.

"What you were doing back there was amazing." Jack commented as they rode home. "Really?" She looked at him in surprise. "Yeah, I've never seen anything like it." He smiled at her. "It's not your conventional horse training." She said quietly. "You're not the conventional woman." He said with a laugh as he caressed her cheek. She gulped as she felt his fingers against her cheek. They pulled up at the apartment and she started to get out. He grabbed her wrist to stop her. They faced each other, looking deeply into each other's eyes. "I thought it was beautiful." Jack whispered as he leaned closer to her. She gulped as he leaned in, his face inches from hers. His lips met hers in a passionate and heartfelt kiss. She relaxed and enjoyed the kiss. Neither of them noticed Mr. Roper trimming the hedges until they heard someone clear their throat. They both looked up and froze in horror.

[LuLu Rogers]

Jack's mouth stood open in horror and Lauren was shaking in fear. Stanley Roper stood next to the driver's side of the car, his cold, hard gaze set on the two of them. Jack gulped and finally got up the courage to speak. "M...Mr. Roper....W...we were just....uh.." Great job Tripper! Jack thought to himself. Lauren looked up innocently. "Mr. Roper, I just found out that one of my favorite horses died today and Jack was just being a good friend and comforting me." Jack squeezed her hand in support. Roper merely huffed in disbelief. "I've got my eye on you two." He said grimly, shaking his fist at them. They nodded and took off upstairs. By the time they made it to 201, they were both laughing like school children. Jack took Lauren in his arms and ran his fingers through her hair. "We have a problem." Jack whispered. Lauren looked at him with fear. "What's that?!" She asked. "I'm falling in love with you." He said with a grin. "I oughta!" She scolded him playfully as she smiled back. He pulled her closer to him, his lips inches from hers. He smiled and nuzzled her nose tenderly before pulling her in for a heartfelt kiss. She sighed happily and let her fingers explore his hair. They heard footsteps and pulled away just in time to see Janet coming through the door. "Hi guys!" She greeted them. "I just finished shopping for groceries." "Great, Thanks Janet!" Jack said happily as he and Lauren went over to help her with the bags.

The three of them put away the groceries and sat down in the den to rest. Jack was very anxious. He wanted to be with Lauren, but they didn't want Janet to know about them yet. "I need to go do my laundry." Lauren suddenly announced. "Jack, would you drive me?" She asked, giving him a wink. "Sure!" He answered eagerly. Janet eyed them suspiciously. "Have fun." She said sarcastically, without a clue as to what was going on.

Lauren and Jack made it down the stairs to Jack's car. "Beagle?" Jack asked. "Beagle." She replied.

[LuLu Rogers]

Lauren and Jack found a quiet table for two inside the Beagle. Jack reached for Lauren's hand and smiled at her. "You're so beautiful." He whispered as he kissed her hand. "Oh Jack, stop." She blushed. They sipped their drinks and looked into each others eyes, finally able to share the love that they had both been longing for. A little while later, a girl walked in and Lauren instantly recognized her as Jack’s ex girlfriend, Linda. Linda walked over to their table, ignoring Lauren. "Jack! I’ve missed you baby!" "Hi Linda!” Jack gulped. "Let’s talk over here for a minute." Linda smiled and walked over to the corner. "I’ll just be a minute." Jack whispered to Lauren as he went over to Linda. "Ok, I think I’ll go to the ladies room then." Lauren smiled and got up. After Lauren had gone into the bathroom, Jack walked over to Linda. "How have you been?" He asked. "Fine, and you?" "Fine. I miss you." "I miss you too, are you on a date with that heavy girl?" She asked. "Her? No! She’s just my roommate, I felt sorry for her because she's never had a date. Guys don't seem to like her since she's kinda heavy" Jack laughed as he kissed Linda’s hand. He heard someone crying behind them and turned to see Lauren standing there, she had heard the whole thing. "Oh No…" was all Jack managed to utter as he saw the hurt in Lauren’s face. Without a word, she stormed out of the Beagle and took off running back to 201. Jack groaned and pushed past Linda. "Jack, where are you going?" "I’m going after the love of my life." He answered.

Lauren made it back to the apartment and began packing her things. She would go back home to her family. She just couldn't stay here with someone who had hurt her the way Jack had. She finished packing and wrote a note to Janet, leaving it on the table. She headed down the stairs, but was stopped by Mrs. Roper. "Going somewhere dear?" She asked curiously, looking at Lauren's luggage. "Yes Mrs. Roper, I'm moving back home." Lauren said softly, her face still stained with tears. "Why don't you come inside for a minute dear, Stanley's gone bowling and I'm all alone." She said with a smile. "Alright, but just for a minute." They went inside.

Jack made it back to the apartment, totally out of breath. He went inside, but found no sign of Lauren. Janet came out of the kitchen and looked at Jack in sheer anger. "How could you?!" She yelled at him. “Lauren is never coming back and it’s all because of you and you’re big mouth!” "What?!" He exclaimed, wide eyed. Janet handed him the note and he quickly read it. "Oh no!" He groaned, smacking his forehead. "How could you have said that about her? That‘s not like you." Janet said, her eyes searching his. "Dammit! I don’t know why I said it! I’m so stupid!" He exclaimed, punching the wall with his fist. He started towards the door. "Where are you going?!" Janet asked curiously. "I'm going after her." He said firmly as he walked out the door. "You’d better find her and apologize!" She yelled after him.

[LuLu Rogers]

"So Dear, why have you decided to move back home?" Mrs. Roper looked at Lauren thoughtfully as she sipped her coffee. "A lot of reasons, but mainly because I miss my family." Lauren informed her, trying to keep her tears and anger at bay. "What about your family here? Jack, Janet, Larry, Stanley and I are all going to miss you." Mrs. Roper said with a smile. "I'll miss you too, but it's something I have to do." Lauren answered firmly. "I need to be going now." She said as she got up to leave. "Goodbye honey!" Mrs. Roper exclaimed as she embraced Lauren. "We'll miss you." Lauren smiled weakly, trying to keep the tears from falling. She left the Roper's and headed down the street to the bus stop.

Jack had made it to the bus depot and jumped out of his car. He ran to the platform and found out that the next bus to the airport didn't leave for another hour. He decided to look for Lauren in the depot.

Lauren got on the bus and sat down, looking out the window. She didn't really want to go back home, but she knew that she just couldn't stay here after the way Jack had hurt her. Instead of getting off at the depot, she decided to get off at the farm where she had been earlier today. She whistled and heard those familiar hoof beats and soft winnie. Even though she couldn't see Buck's black figure in the dark night, she felt his hot breath and soft nose on her shoulder. She sat down in the pasture next to her friend, his head nuzzling her. Rain began to fall from the sky as tears fell from her eyes.

When Jack couldn't find Lauren anywhere, he decided to give up. Suddenly, he remembered the farm and Lauren's love for horses. He got into his car and took off down the road. The rain pelted against the windshield much like the hurt that was pelting his heart.

Coming Around Again by Carly Simon

Baby sneezes
Mommy pleases
Daddy breezes in
So good on paper
So romantic
So bewildering

I know nothin' stays the same
But if you're willin' to play the game
It's comin' around again
So don't mind if I fall apart
There's more room in a broken heart (broken heart)

Pay the grocer
You fix the toaster
You kiss the host goodbye
Then you break a window
Burn the soufflé
Scream the lullaby

I know nothin' stays the same
But if you're willin' to play the game
It's comin' around again
So don't mind if I fall apart
There's more room in a broken heart

And I believe in love
But what else can I do
So in love with you

I know nothin' stays the same
But if you're willin' to play the game
It's comin' around again

(Baby sneezes)
(Mommy pleases)
(Daddy breezes in)
I know nothin' stays the same
But if you're willin' to play the game
It will be comin' around again

I believe in love
Now who knows where or when
But it's comin' around again

I know nothin' stays the same
But if you're willin' to play the game
It's comin' around again.

FADE

[LuLu Rogers]

Lauren heard a car coming up the drive, so she ran and hid in the barn. Jack got out of his car and walked over to the pasture where the big black horse he had seen earlier stood. “Lauren!” He called out to her, but his voice was lost in the pouring rain and booming thunder. When he couldn’t find her, he hung his head and made his way back home. Once he was gone, Lauren came out of the barn and walked up to the office. She picked up the phone and dialed a number she’d never thought she’d ever dial. “Hello, Lawrence speaking.” Larry answered the phone in his usual sly voice. “Larry, it’s Lauren. Listen, I need you to come pick me up at the farm.” “Something wrong?” “I’ll tell you about it when you get here, just hurry up, and whatever you do, don’t tell Jack or Janet.” “You got it Babe, be there in a few.” Lauren hung up the phone and leaned against the wall. “What have I done?!” She thought to herself. She ran down the driveway to wait for Larry.

Jack opened the door to 201 and went straight for the bathroom to dry off. He was drenched from head to toe with rain. He grabbed a towel and wrapped up on the couch, trying to warm up. Janet came out from her bedroom, wearing her blue silk nightie. “Jack! What happened?!” She exclaimed as she saw him shivering on the couch. “I went out to look for Lauren, but I didn’t find her.” He answered grimly. She sat down next to him on the couch and ran her fingers through his hair.

Larry’s red Firebird pulled up in the driveway and Lauren jumped inside. She was dripping wet from the rain, but Larry had a towel ready for her. She wrapped herself up and leaned back in the seat. “Larry, it’s a long story, but I need to stay with you for a few days.” She finally blurted out. “Of course Princess.” He answered with a smile, putting his hand on her knee. She jumped at his touch. She was beginning to wonder what she had gotten herself into. Larry opened the door for her and led her inside his apartment. He disappeared into his bedroom and reappeared a few minutes later with a t-shirt and a pair of shorts for her to change into. “Thanks.” She whispered as she went into the bathroom to change. When she came back out, he was sitting on the couch wearing nothing but his boxer shorts and undershirt. She gulped, wondering what he was planning to do. He grinned at her and patted the spot next to him on the couch.

Jack looked into Janet’s soft brown eyes. She had always been such a good friend to him. Janet smiled back at him. She moved closer, her face inches from his. When he didn’t move away, she leaned in and kissed him, full on the lips.

Lauren sat down next to Larry, still unsure of what was going on. Larry leaned her back gently and looked deep into her eyes before planting a kiss on her lips.

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Janet felt Jack’s lips meet hers and embrace them at first, but it was short lived. Jack gently pushed her away and stood up. “What’s wrong?” She asked in a hurt tone. “Janet, you’re a wonderful person and I like you, but I’m in love with Lauren.” She looked at him in shock. “Y…You are?” She asked softly. He nodded.

Lauren pushed Larry off of her. “What the heck are you doing?!” She asked, rage surging through her. “You know that Jack and I are together!” “Exactly, which means I can tell Roper and have Jack thrown out, unless…” “Unless what?” She gulped. “Unless you sleep with me.” He gave her a sly grin and she just stared at him in disbelief.

Janet couldn’t help but feel hurt at Jack’s news, but she pushed it away. After all, Lauren and Jack were her best friends and she really was happy for them. “I just wish I could find her.” Jack whispered, a small tear rolling down his cheek. “Don’t worry Jack. I know Lauren, she’ll come back.” She assured him. “I hope you’re right.” He said, a small sob escaping his lips. She leaned over and gave him a friendly hug which he accepted gratefully.

“Let me get this straight, in order for Jack, Janet and me to stay in our apartment, I have to sleep with you?” Lauren bit out in anger. “That’s right.” Larry answered. She paced the floor, trying to get her brain to take in this information. Tears fell from her eyes. She loved Jack more than anything else in the world and she couldn’t imagine life without him, but giving away her virginity to a guy who had more jewelry than she did just wasn’t going to happen. “I’m sorry Larry, but there is no way in hell I’m gonna let you touch me.” She said firmly, her hands on her hips. “Oh really? I didn’t want to have to do this, but I will.” He grabbed her and covered her mouth with his hand, carrying her into his bedroom. He laid her down on the bed and tied her up with some old bed sheets as he forced himself on her.

[LuLu Rogers]

Lauren woke up the next morning in a fog. She was dazed and confused at first, but when she saw that she was in Larry's apartment and realized that she was lying there naked, she remembered what had happened. Tears poured from her eyes and she went to the bathroom to find some tissue to wipe her eyes. On her way there, she noticed a note on the coffee table. “Gone to work. If you leave, I will tell. See you tonight.-Larry" Lauren stared at the note, anger surging through her. She didn't care how much Jack had hurt her, she needed to call him and she needed to do it now. She picked up the phone and dialed.

Jack hadn't slept at all. He'd spent the night pacing the floor, worrying about where Lauren was and praying she was alright. When he heard the phone ring, he jumped up and ran to answer it, hoping it was her. Hello?" Jack's voice sounded urgent through the phone. “Jack?" Lauren almost whispered, her voice quivering. "Lauren! Thank God you're alright!" Jack said in relief, his heart jumping for joy at the sound of her voice. "Where are you?!" "I'm at Larry's" “Larry's? Why are you there?!" Jack was very curious. It's a long story, but I need you to come up here, as quick as you can."

Jack hung up the phone and ran upstairs to Larry's apartment, not even caring that he was only wearing his boxers and t-shirt. He opened the door and Lauren ran into his arms, forgetting that she was still naked from last night. They embraced, tears falling from both of their eyes. "What happened?" He asked, lifting her chin so that he could look into her eyes. "Larry told me that if I didn't sleep with him, he'd tell Roper that you weren't gay, but I refused, so he….he…” She just couldn’t say it. “He what baby? Oh my God! He raped you?” She nodded, clinging to him tightly. "That Bastard! Just wait til he gets home!" He fumed as he sat her down on the couch. “Are you ok?" He asked in concern. “No, I’m not.” She shook her head. “God! I’m so sorry! If I hadn’t been such an ass last night this never would’ve happened.” He began to cry as he caressed her cheek and kissed her forehead. They decided to wait for Larry to come home so that Jack could give him a piece of his mind. The door opened and Larry came in, humming to himself. When he saw Jack glaring at him, he froze in his tracks.

[sunshinefizzy]

I am so f---ing suprised noone commented on this yet!!! It is so wonderful!!!You are wonderful!!!

[LuLu Rogers]

Originally Posted by sunshinefizzy

I am so f---ing suprised noone commented on this yet!!! It is so wonderful!!!You are wonderful!!!

Aww, thanks! This board has been kinda dead lately, so I wasn't hoping for too much. I'm thrilled to see a comment though, I've been working really hard on this story.

[LuLu Rogers]

Jack just stood there glaring at Larry for a long time. He was simply too angry to speak. Larry was still frozen in the same spot, looking at Jack questioningly. Lauren was standing behind Jack, her arms around his waist, clinging tightly and shivering with fear as she looked at the man who had sexually abused her. "Alright Larry, I want answers, so start talking!" Jack fumed as he inched toward Larry, who started to back away from him. "You see Jack, I...I was lonely, so...I decided that using Lauren...would be the best way to...well...get what I wanted." Larry stammered. "Oh, so forcing yourself on my girlfriend and raping her seemed like a good idea to you?" He asked, his voice rising in anger. "Uhhh....Yes...I mean, no." Larry gulped, backing against the wall, his eyes full of fear. Lauren turned away, afraid to see what was about to happen. Jack began to beat Larry to a pulp, showing no mercy. "Don't you ever go anywhere near my woman again!" He huffed angrily as he led Lauren out of the apartment, leaving Larry lying in the floor, crying like a baby.

Lauren took one of Larry’s blankets to cover herself and followed Jack back to their apartment. Janet had already left for work, so Jack decided to take the day off and stay with the love of his life. Lauren went into the bathroom to shower and changed into her Beatles shirt that Jack had given her and a pair of jeans. “Ok babe?” He asked as she sat next to him on the couch. “Not really, after all, I was raped last night." She said in anger as she started to cry. "God baby, I'm sorry. I should be more understanding." He pulled her close to him, holding her in his arms. He kissed her softly on her forehead and she lifted her face to his, kissing him softly. "Jack, I need you to take the pain away, I need you to make love to me, so I won't think all guys are going to hurt me the way Larry did." She looked up at him sincerely, snuggling closer. He nodded and carried her too his bed. He took off her clothes, then his own and he began to kiss her passionately. Being as gentle and careful as he could, Jack made love to her.

[LuLu Rogers]

Lauren awoke a little while later, still in Jack's arms. She looked up and saw that he was sound asleep, snoring softly. She smiled and carefully got up, so as not to wake him. She fixed some hot chocolate, being the only one other than Jack that knew how to cook. She often told him that even though she knew how to cook, she could never compare to him and he agreed with a laugh. She sat the hot chocolate on the table in front of him and began to sip her own. Soon, he was sniffing in his sleep and his eyes opened as he smelled the steamy liquid. He smiled at her and took his cup, drinking greatfully. "I'm ready for bed." He annouced, noticing that Janet had come in from work and gone to bed herself. "Me too." Lauren yawned and stretched as she got up from Jack's bed. "Goodnight." He whispered as he kissed her softly. She smiled and they both went to bed.

Later that night, Lauren was tossing and turning in bed. She woke up screaming, her face covered in sweat. Janet was instantly by her side. "Jack! Jack, get in here!" She called as she wiped Lauren's face with a cool rag. Jack came running into the room, his eyes filled with concern. Everyone was too busy to notice that he was wearing only his boxers. "What's the matter?!" He asked quickly. "Lauren had a bad dream." Janet answered. Jack sat next to her on the bed and stroked her hair. "Lauren, are you ok?" He asked softly. She shook her head, sobbing softly. "I have an idea." Jack whispered and Janet nodded. Her picked Lauren up and carried her to his room, lying her on the bed. He layed down beside her and pulled the covers over them. He held her close, rocking her in his arms and humming softly.