Moving On and Letting Go

Chapter 7: A Friend Helping Another Friend

The next week passed by quickly. It was full of wedding planning, the plans for the shower, and everything else. Of course Spencer was in the middle of it all. She was really regretting agreeing to be the maid of honor. She didn't just have to plan Toby's wedding, she had to sit through lunches and meetings with him and Hallie.

Toby wasn't exactly happy with all the wedding planning either. It was hard being with Spencer all the time, without actually being with her. He could tell she was uncomfortable and so was he. He made sure not to make it obvious for Hallie's sake, and he knew Spencer was doing the same, but he knew her too well, so he could notice. Though it was awkward, he was

It was Friday afternoon and Toby was hanging out with Ryan and Caleb, watching tv at their apartment. He offered to get more drinks for the kitchen. When he walked into the room, the phone rang at the same time. He recognized the caller ID as his parent's house and put the phone to his ear.

"Hello?"

"Hi, Toby, how are you doing?" his step mother asked. He was confused. Normally when he talked to her, her voice would sound cheerful, but this time her voice was nervous.

"I'm fine. How are you?" he asked.

His mother decided to ignore the question. "I was calling to tell you, that...." Her voice trailed off.

"Tell me what?" he questioned.

"Jenna was released from jail last night." She stated.

Toby was surprised. It's been four years already? It has been, because he broke up with Spencer four years ago. He sighed. He was about to speak again, when his step-mom continued.

"And she wants to see you."

Back at the girl's house, Spencer and Hanna were spending the afternoon having a Friends marathon. Spencer was originally supposed to go over more plans with Toby and Hallie, but Hallie just got a call from Toby saying he had to cancel. So now, Hallie was spending the rest of her day shopping. The commercial just came on and Hanna announced she was going to get a soda. Just as she left the door bell went off.

"I'll get it!" Spencer called to Hanna, hopping off the couch. She made her way to the door and pulled it open. It was Toby.

"Oh. Hey, Toby." Spencer greeted, awkwardly.

"Hey," he said back, with a small smile. Spencer moved out of the way, letting him.

"I thought you weren't coming over today?" She asked, shutting the door.

"No, I'm not here for wedding plans. I'm actually here to see you." Toby said, just as Hanna walked back into the room.

"Hey, Toby. Hallie's not here if you were wondering." She said, walking over to them.

"I know, but I'm here to talk to Spencer." Toby told her, nodding at Spencer, who was still surprised to why he was there.

Hanna raised her eyebrow. "Why?" she questioned.

He looked at floor, nervously, and then back at the two girls in front of him. "Well, my step-mom called me today."

"And?" Spencer asked.

"She told me Jenna was released from jail, yesterday." He finished.

Both girls exchanged shocked glances. "Oh, my gosh." Hanna whispered. Spencer nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, and that's not all," Toby continued, "she also told me that Jenna wants to see me."

"What! Why?" Spencer asked. Everything about the present was disregarded. It was like they were in high school again.