the colony

Characters: Jack and Searle with a cameo by Jed
Location: The desert and then later Jack's old room in Jed's suite
Summary: After burying Jack father, she and Searle talk about their families.
Rating: PG

( I think you did the right thing burying him. At least he’s safe... I buried my parents, too. It’s how I said good-bye. )

Characters: John Searle, Jack Baker, and Jed Bailey.
Setting: Jed and Jack's suite
Summary: Jed finds Searle has spent the night in Jack's room and jumps to conclusions. He quickly learns that both of the kids are innocent, but sits Searle down for a talk anyway.
Rating: PG.

( 'Yeah, well it's my hotel, and I ain't gonna let you go and get pregnant juss 'cause you want things your way.' )

Characters: Jack Baker, John Searle and Jed Bailey.
Location: The hotel they're all living in.
Summary: The morning after the younger two get drunk, Jed decides to sit them down for a talk and it ends badly.
Rating: PG

( 'Since yer feelin' better now, we need to have a serious talk. Both of you.' )

Characters: Jack Baker, John Searle and Jed Bailey
Location: The hotel they're all living in
Summary: Jack suggests to Searle that they sample from the minibar; Jed is not impressed
Rating: PG for very much underaged drinking and angry Texans

( If she wanted to see what the big deal about drinking was, she would. Jack knocked on Searle's door and inside the bag she was holding with her free hand, something clinked. )