Bloomington

The red carpet continues...

Catherine was somewhat pushed out of the way because now she had to witness her girlfriend play as someone else's partner in crime. It sent chills down her body but she had to put on a brave face for Jackie.

Catherine turned around to find Wade because she had no idea what she was supposed to do now that Jackie was off with Tommy.

W: Oh Catherine (waving at Catherine) come here let me introduce you to some people while those two are off wooing fans.

Catherine headed towards Wade, keeping her head down trying to avoid the cameras.

W: Catherine, these are the writers of the show... Melisa Kay, and Keith Lindan. (turning towards Keith and Melisa) this is Catherine, she is Jackie's friend from college. She is going to be joining us on this crazy journey.

K&M: Nice to meet you, Catherine, we are glad you are here to see how amazing Jackie is.

C: Nice to meet both of you. Jackie talks highly of your work.

W: Alright, let's get a few pictures of us on the carpet then we can sneak out from the back.

C: Wait what do you mean sneak out? Shouldn't we wait for Jackie and Tommy?

W: Well we were gonna sneak out and head early to the after-party. Jacks and Tommy would join us later. Did you not want to come?

C: Oh well I kinda wanted to be with Jackie, if that is even possible.

Catherine did not want to leave Jackie alone with Tommy. Not because she didn't trust her, but she didn't trust him in the state he was in. She wanted to tell Wade that she will stay with Jackie and go to the after-party with her.

W: Okay then, I will let Jackie know that you are waiting for her.

Wade takes out his phone and messages Jackie that he is leaving with Melisa and Keith and that Catherine is staying behind to wait for her.

Jackie and Tommy were busy looking from one camera to another while being bombarded by questions from reporters.

Reporter: So Jackie tell us.. how does it feel to be back?

J: It feels great honestly. I had missed acting, but I won't do anything differently. College changed my life.

Reporter: Oh really? Tell us how? Also, tell us a bit about you and Tommy, your fans are dying to get a sneak peek into the world of "Tackie"

J: Well I met amazing people while I was in Bloomington, my perspective of life changed. Now I know what I want.

While answering the reporter, Jackie was thinking about Catherine the whole time, so she glances around her to see if she can find Catherine.

J: Tommy is an amazing co-star, we have a lot of fun on set, he is really funny and... (Jackie's phone vibrates)

J: excuse me it is my manager; I have to answer this.

Jackie uses Wade's text as an excuse to get away from the reporter and avoid answering the question about her and Tommy.

Jackie opens her messages only to find out that Wade has left and that Catherine has stayed behind. This puts a smile on Jackie's face as she hurries to look for Catherine.

Jackie sends Catherine a text hoping she will see it and respond back with her location.

J: Hey babe, Wade said you stayed behind. Where are you?

C: I'm at the bar near the entrance.

Jackie starts to walk faster since she can't really run to her.

While Jackie is looking for Catherine Tommy is left all by himself to answer questions about the movie and their "relationship"

Reporter: So, Tommy, I guess you will be taking over since Jackie, or should I say your girlfriend has left us.

T: Ah yes of course. We are all very excited about the movie and being able to tell the story to our fans. And when it comes to Jackie and Me well, she is just the best. We have a lot of fun on and off-screen and just to add some fuel to the fire... Jackie is way out of my league but I get to take her home every night and that makes me the luckiest guy.

Reporter: Well it sounds like things are going really well with you too. Some might even say it seems serious.

T: I would say so. I mean Jackie will kill me when she finds out I've been talking but keep this between us... she is just a beast in bed 😉

Reporter: Oh wowww, Tommy here giving us some heated insider info.

Jackie finally reaches Catherine, she doesn't go close to her yet, just watches her from behind as Catherine is sitting at the bar staring at her drink deep in thought.

J* At times I really hate that we agreed to Wade's plans. I just want to be able to call her mine and let everyone know that I am taken and that she is all mine.

Jackie slowly walks towards Catherine and puts her arm on her lower back and whispers in her ear.

J: Hi beautiful.

Catherine snaps out of her thoughts at Jackie's touch.

C: oh hey. How was the interview? Tommy didn't act all crazy?

J: it was good, I received Wade's message just in time. The reporter was starting to ask personal questions about our "relationship" and I really did not want to answer her knowing I would rather be telling all of them about my sexy, smart, sassy girlfriend sitting at the bar.

C: so, you left Tommy alone with the reporter?

Jackie's eyes widen as she realizes how badly Tommy can ruin things, being left alone with the reporter while also being drunk.