Callie knew she needed to get away from everything. She ran out of the Quinns' Casa in the other direction of everyone else. Brandon was standing up on stage taking down the equipment when Callie caught his eye. She was visibly upset and was running from the house. Brandon acted on his first instinct and chased after Callie. He knew Callie needed him right now.

Callie started to pick up the pace she couldn't stand to be there any longer. She just wanted to go away and never come back. She wanted to forget this day ever happened. Callie knew that no one would notice that she had left. Brandon finally caught up to Callie and was walking beside her.

"Hey, Callie? What's going on?" Brandon asked concernly as Callie continued to walk away from the house. He knew that whatever it was, wasn't good not at all.

"Robert's not letting me get adopted." Callie practically screamed out under the cries and sadness.

"I thought, I thought he already signed the papers?" Brandon asked he was outraged that Callie couldn't catch a break. He so badly wanted to take away the pain and sorrow. All he wanted was for Callie to be happy. Nothing else mattered to him.

"I can't believe how stupid I am. I knew I couldn't trust him. I can't trust anything. And I knew this was gonna happen, Brandon, I knew it." Callie said as she felt like she was never truly going to be happy. Callie had turned towards Brandon who she was now looking at. He took her hands trying to comfort her. Brandon didn't think he just did the first thing that came to mind.

"Hey, Come here, come here, sit down with me." Brandon said as he led Callie over to a nearby bench. Callie took a seat and Brandon sat next to her. As they sat down Callie felt as if she was losing everything. Brandon started to rub small circles on her back trying to comfort her. "Take some breaths. OK, just take some deep breaths." Brandon told Callie as he tried to calm her down. He knew all the right things to say. Callie listened to what Brandon had to say and took some deep breaths.

"No matter what, they can't make you live with them. We'll still be your family." Brandon exclaimed as he tried to reassure her that with or without a piece of paper she'd still be a part of the family. Brandon just looked at her like he always has with love and admiration.

"I'm never getting adopted." Callie confessed as she realized that this was her only chance of getting adopted and now it wasn't going to happen.

"You don't know that." Brandon replied as he tried to convince her that anything could happen. All he wanted was for Callie to be happy and she wanted to be adopted so that's what he wanted for her, that's how much he loves her. Brandon was frustrated with the fact that Callie couldn't seem to catch a break.

"Yes I do. If Robert doesn't sign the papers. Maybe this is the way it's supposed to be." Callie explained, Brandon wasn't completely sure what Callie meant. As much he wanted to believe that by some chance they could be together he didn't want to get his hopes up. "Maybe this is the way it was always supposed to be." Callie turned to make eye contact with Brandon, "I gave up so much to be adopted." It was in that moment Callie realized that a piece of paper wasn't going to change the fact that the Fosters were indeed her family, well everyone except for Brandon that is.

Callie realized that this could be her chance to finally be happy seeing as she wasn't going to be adopted. If it didn't happen now it was never going to happen. Brandon just stared at Callie as she stared at him. Brandon gulped as the stares continued he knew what was about to happen, something he has wanted for so long. Callie knew what she wanted no wait she needed. She needed Brandon. He was her safe haven, the one she could always count on. Brandon felt his heart begin to race as Callie started to lean in as did he until their lips met for the first time in months they were closer than they've ever been before. He could hear the beating of her heart, it was beating fast and slow at the same time. "You're all I have." Callie whispered against his lips as she continued to pace herself as they kissed.

After distancing themselves from any kind of sexual attraction they never felt so alive. It was like nothing had changed between them. As their lips moved in sync, Brandon placed his hand on the side of Callie's cheek as they continued to kiss. Callie felt as if she was finally in control of something. Callie moved her hand towards the back of Brandon's head running her fingers through his hair like she has always done. And then her hand made its way to his face as they continued to kiss. The kiss was powerful, but passionate.

Brandon felt like this was too good to be true but he wanted this no scratch that he needed this. Brandon found himself moving closer to Callie as they kissed. This wasn't out of desperation this was out of not being able to be with the one they truly wanted to be with. This moment was built upon months of months of pushing their feelings aside. After what seemed like a life time of waiting for this moment to happen they both needed to pull away for some air, even though they never wanted this moment to end.

Callie laid her head on Brandon's shoulder as she intertwined their fingers together. For the first time Callie realized a piece of paper couldn't stand in the way of her of being happy with the family she has grown to love. And she could finally be with Brandon if that's what he wanted. Brandon just held Callie, he knew that's exactly what she needed.

"I'm sorry." Callie confessed as she looked into those green eyes that left her memorized. Brandon was confused as to why she would be apologizing.

"For what?" Brandon asked as to no idea what she would be apologizing for.

"Hurting you. Don't say that I haven't hurt you. I know that I have. I'm sorry. I was selfish. I thought that having a piece of paper meant that I could have a family but today I realized that I don't need that piece of paper. I've been a part of this family all along."

"You didn't hurt me. I just had a harder time realizing that we could never be together. All I want is for you to be happy. That's all I've ever wanted. Your happiness is my number one priority."

"There's nothing stopping us now. I have the family I've always wanted and I can have you that's if you'll still have me. I don't blame you if you don't want to be with me." Callie explained as she couldn't look Brandon in the eye scared that he may reject her. She definitely wouldn't blame him if he didn't want to be with her seeing as he was probably scared of getting his heart broken again. But this time it would be different she wouldn't let Brandon go not now not ever.

"Callie.. Please look at me." Brandon said as he lifted her chin so he could see those beautiful brown eyes of hers. "Of course I want to be with you. Are you kidding? That's all I've ever wanted but your happiness is more important than being with you. If you want this then I want this." Brandon stated as he kissed her forehead.

"Thank you for always knowing what to say to make me feel better. I don't think anyone can calm me down the way you can. And no I'm not referring to the kissing. That was just an added bonus. I've missed it, I missed you, I missed us." Callie confessed as she started to move closer to Brandon as if she wasn't close enough as it was.

"I've missed this too. I don't mean to pry but do you want to tell me what happened? I understand if you don't want to talk about it right now. But I'll be here whenever you're ready to talk." Brandon said as he held Callie's hand in his hand.

Callie took a deep breath before responding, "Robert signed the papers, but Sophia tore the papers up before Robert could send them in, which he had no idea about. Sophia thought we could all be a family. Robert asked Sophia if he could speak to me alone. He told me that they've all gotten a little too attached to me. I asked him how long it would take to get the papers resigned. He told me that he didn't think he could sign them again. He told me it was hard enough the first time. He said he loves me. I told him that I would never love him and that he'd never be my father. I told him I'd never live with them. He said he just wanted me to be happy. I told him I'd never be happy. As I ran out of his office I ran into Sophia." Callie took a deep breathe, this wasn't easy for her.

"Take all the time you need. I'm right here." Brandon said in a smoothing but sexy voice that sent chills down Callie's spine and he rubbed small circles on the small of her back calming her.

"Sophia told me that she was sorry and that she just wanted me to be with them. She said that she's my sister. I called her a spoiled brat and I didn't say anything else. I ran out of there and here we are now."

"I'm so sorry. I know that doesn't change what happened." Brandon stated and he rubbed the back of Callie's hand with his thumb. That's what Callie would do to Brandon to bring him comfort, this caused her to smile just thinking about that. "You said that Robert said that they've gotten attached you. I can't blame them. I mean it's impossible not to get attached to you. You Callie Jacob are pretty damn amazing. I mean I should know. Callie, I know you don't want to hear this but everything happens for a reason. A piece of paper isn't going to change the fact that you're a part of this family. Just hear me out before you completely decide against the idea."

"Okay."

"Maybe you were a little harsh on them. I mean they love you. They want to be a part of your life. I know that you wanted to be adopted but everything happens for a reason. Remember, when you told me about Sophia saying that if Robert hadn't left your mom then there would be no her and that wouldn't be such a bad thing. I think she needs you, Cal. I think she was lost before she found out about you. I think they all were. I mean I was lost before I met you. Cal, it's not like they knew that you existed. If they did I'm pretty damn sure you wouldn't have grown up in foster care. You have to remember, Sophia isn't fully aware of everything that you've been through. They just want you to be happy as does everyone else. I don't think you meant it when you called her a spoiled brat. She has never had a sister this is all new territory for her. No matter what happens we'll always be your family. But I think maybe you should give them a chance. I remember at one point you weren't too fond of my family and now you love them like your own family. Sophia was lost until she found her anchor; you." Brandon finished speaking this made Callie realize that he was right. He always knew the right things to say.

Meanwhile back inside the Quinn mansion, Sophia had shut herself in the bathroom, hiding from the rest of the world. She felt as if she fucked everything up, like she always has. She didn't deserve to have a sister like Callie let alone a father like Robert. Sophia knew that Callie as well as her father would be better off without her. Her mother wouldn't give a damn nothing she never did pleased Jill, so why would she care? Sophia cried not only for herself but for those she loves, Callie and Robert, mostly for them. Sophia knew what she needed to do she needed to end it all tonight. She looked around in the bathroom for something, anything. She opened the medicine cabinet and noticed a bottle of pills. Sophia grabbed the bottle and opened then and poured all of the pills into her hand.

"This is it this is the end." Sophia thought to herself as she knew no one would care if she were gone. Why would they?

Back outside on the bench, Brandon held Callie's hand as he waited for her to say something, he wasn't going to push her to say anything until she was ready. Callie gave Brandon a soft smile as he returned the smile.

"I see what you mean. What am I going to tell everyone? They're going to be so disappointed. Why is it that you're amazing? You have a way with words, Foster. Your family is my family, but you'll never be my brother. I think I need to go find Sophia and apologize. I overreacted. Like you said, it's not like they abandoned me, they didn't know I existed. Plus, I have a family already. There's no reason I can't give them a chance too. A wise but very sexy pianist once told me "there's enough to go around." Thank you for making me see things that I normally wouldn't see." Callie replied as Brandon just smiled.

"No need to thank me. I don't know what we're going to tell them but we'll figure it out together. I'm going to be there for you. Who knows over time you could love them as much as you love our family. I don't mean to lay this on you but what about us? I mean what is this?" Brandon asked referring to the kiss that they shared moments earlier.

"You're right. Thank you again. I think we should just take it one day at a time. I want to be with you more than anything. We keep doing this, we keep finding our way back to each other. But right now isn't the best time for that but I do want to be with you. Our time will come. I promise. We should probably head back before someone notices that we're missing." Callie states as she gets up from the bench holding out her hand for Brandon to grab.

"I understand. You're right. In all honesty I'm not ready to be in a relationship right now. We'll be together in the future." Brandon said as he led Callie back towards the house. As they walked back to the house they intertwined their fingers together walking silently not needing to communicate savoring every last second together as if it were their last.

Brandon stood there holding Callie's hands in his giving her some reassurance that everything would work out the way it should be. He would make sure of it. "You know, that I love you so much Cal. More than I ever thought I could. You're my everything." Brandon admitted which caused the beautiful brown eyed girl that he fell in love with at the dinner table to blush.

"I love you too, Brandon. Thank you for always being my best friend. Yes, I said best friend." Callie blushed even more as she just confessed that the boy standing in front of her that she loves more than anything was indeed her best friend. Callie wrapped her arms around Brandon's neck as he wrapped his around her waist hugging each other one last time. Brandon kissed Callie on the forehead.

"It's gonna be alright, Cal. Do what you gotta do and I'll be here waiting for you. I have something I need to take care of but if you want I can go with you." Brandon offered as she caressed her cheek.

"Thanks, but this is something I need to do on my own. Do what you need to do." Callie replied and then kissed Brandon one final time before walking back into the house. Brandon made his way back to where everyone else was trying to wrap his head around everything that had just happened. Brandon knew he needed to speak to Lou, he didn't want to hurt her. He likes her but he doesn't love her, she can't compare to Callie, no one can for that matter.

Callie took a deep breath as she made her way into the house looking for Sophia, she needed to apologize and make Sophia understand that she didn't mean what she said it was just a heat of the moment kind of thing. Callie owed it to Brandon for making her see things in a different way. If it wasn't for Brandon, Callie knew that she wouldn't have the strength to face Sophia after she called her a "spoiled brat". Callie searched the house and made her way into Sophia's room but there was no sign of Callie's look alike. Callie made her way towards the bathroom thinking that Sophia could possibly be hiding in there, there's no way that she would face everyone outside not after everything that happened.

Callie knocked on the door, no answer, so she tried the door knob and it turned. Callie slowly opened the door, she couldn't believe her eyes. Callie froze she couldn't move she couldn't do anything. "Robert." Callie screamed as she saw Sophia sprawled across the cold bathroom floor with blood dripping from her (wrist/arm/legs) it was hard to tell where the blood was coming from and a razor blade laying by her side.