This is a continuation of Jake and Jessica. I would like to thank Todger65 for his editing and proof-reading.
Chapter 3: Winter, School & Decisions.
"It's cold out here!" Jessica said to Jake and Amy, making their way to their cars in the parking lot of high school.
The first cold snap made its way to Georgia. It was December 9th, and very cloudy and cold. They each got in their own vehicles. Before going outside they agreed to go to E house. They decided long ago to just say E or W for which ever house they wanted to go to. They let their vehicles warm up for a minute or two and left heading towards Jake and Jessica's home.
They arrived and got comfortable. Jake went and changed into some sweat pants. Jessica and Amy got comfortable, Jessica doing the same.
"Ugh, I'm so sick of all this homework."
Amy was referring to the massive amount of homework they received from all of their classes. The three of them usually teamed up on the studying and homework of the 4 classes that they shared. World history, Calculus, AP English 3, and Chemistry.
"So Amy, given any thought as to where you are applying to go to College?" Asked Jessica.
"Yeah, after what you said to me one day I'm in the process of applying to Emory University for their Clinical Psychology program. I think I would make a great counselor." Amy said, looking up at Jake and Jessica.
"They have good programs. If we both get into Emory, we will literally be down the road from Jake. I've decided to go ahead and apply for the Medical Doctor's Program. I want to be a Pediatric Doctor. I also will dual with the Genetic Counseling Training Program." Jessica stated.
Jake had already been accepted to Georgia Tech. He was going to Georgia Tech for a master's degree. His primary was Master's of Science in Physics, and was also going for a Bachelor's in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences.
They were all very talented in regards to math and science. They all aced their Biology and Environmental Science classes they had last year. All three of them were in the top 5 of their High School Class. Jessica was ranked number one last year. Jake was 3rd and Amy 4th. 2nd place was Melissa Jenkins. She was very competitive and wanted to be on top. She wanted to be Valedictorian. Jessica didn't care if she was number one.
They finished studying and Jessica, with the help of Amy started supper. Amy was going to join them tonight as her parents were going out to eat. They made a nice chicken dinner with pasta noodles, macaroni and cheese and some garlic bread.
Anne got home at 5, staying at the school to grade papers. Jim got to the house at 5:45 not in a happy mood. There was a shooting earlier in the day that had upset him. He didn't feel like talking about it. Jim tried to not bring his work home. He had seen other cops drown themselves in booze and push away their families as a way of coping with the job.
Dinner was a quiet affair, everyone eating and cleaning their plates. Jake gave Jessica and Amy praise for their cooking.
__________
"So, I've decided to apply for Medical School at Emory." Jessica said, sitting at in the living room on Thursday night talking with her mom and dad. "I know it's not what you or dad expected, but I feel I would be a good doctor. I would like to become a pediatric doctor and work with children."
Anne and Jim just looked at her. "Are you sure that's what you want to do?" Jim asked her. Jim himself went to Emory for his Law degree.
"Yes, I know there are other schools with as good medical programs but it's close to home, to you and mom, and I will be close to Jake. Amy is applying for their psychology program. If we both get in, we could share a room on campus."
"Well, that sounds like a plan. Have you told Jake?" Anne asked.
"Yes, I discussed it with him."
"Alright. Oh, I almost forgot Jessica! Me and your father have decided to go down to Callaway Garden's this Friday, stay Saturday and come back on Sunday."
Jessica looked at her mother. They hadn't had any alone time since before the summer. "Ok, I'll tell Jake. We will be alright by ourselves."
__________
Jessica sat with Amy at the Roswell Strip Mall enjoying some nice hot chocolate. They were there doing some more Christmas shopping.
"So, this weekend my parents are heading down to Callaway Gardens for the weekend."
Amy looked at her. "So you and Jake will be alone for 2 days. Have you two done any more?"
"Yeah we will be, and no we have not had the opportunity to do anything else." Jessica just smiled at Amy.
Amy wished she had the relationship Jessica had with Jake, still liking him.
"The Christmas dance is next weekend, anyone asked you to it yet?" Jessica asked Amy.
"No, no one has asked me to go with them. I'm beginning to think I'm radioactive or something. No guy ever hits on me or even talks to me."
Jessica looked at her, "You know I've never had anyone hit on me either. The only common denominator is Jake. Maybe other guys are afraid of him. He sort of does protect us, always walking with us."
"I never thought of it that way. There is that Jonathan Willis, he looks at me. I just think he is afraid that Jake will kick his ass."
Jessica just looked at her. "Maybe you should just put yourself close to him for a chance that he will."
They finished shopping and buying items for various family members. The two families decided that they would open all the gifts with each other at the Wilson home followed by a nice Christmas dinner.
___________
Anne and Jim were packed and ready to go. "You two behave while we are gone. If you need anything or having any trouble and can't reach us just call Jill and Mike." Anne said to Jake and Jessica giving them both hugs.
"Ok mom, you two have fun and don't worry about us. We can take care of ourselves and each other." Jessica giving her the truth, and a hidden meaning to the words 'each other'.