Chapter 34

"Hey mom!" Jess greeted.

"Hi Jess." Diana replied, giving her a hug. "Oh, it's so good to see you."

"Good to see you two."

"And how's my future son-in-law?"

"I'm good." Austin replied.

"Did ya get the part?" Mackie asked.

"Get what part?" Austin asked non-committingly.

"You know, in the new Star Trek series?"

"Mmm, maybe."

Mackie gave him a look.

"C'mon man! Tell me!"

"I still can't believe you like Star Trek." Oliver said, shaking his head. "That's for old middle aged nerds."

"Thanks a lot." Jess replied dryly.

"Oh, umm, do you like it too?"

"Hey Oliver, how do you say 'oops'?" Mackie grinned. "Now, Austin, 'fess up!"

Austin smiled.

"Yes, you are now looking at the newest Star Trek science officer."

"Cool!"

"You know, I think I agree with Oliver." Zac teased.

"Typical! Just because you have no taste." Jess accused.

"People, people." Taylor cut in. "Let's not fight."

"Why? It's fun!" Zac insisted.

"Well, of course you would think so Zac." Jess retorted.

Zac grinned.

"Hey, where's Avie gone?" Taylor asked.

"She's on the phone talking to Mandy about the movie." Walker replied.

"Already? Gee, we only arrived half an hour ago."

"Speaking of which, we should probably unpack now."

"Yeah, ok."

"Can we help?" Jess asked, speaking for herself and Austin.

"Sure, if you want to." Diana replied.

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