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Chapter One: Reunited

Tommy Pickles graduated from the University of California. He has directed one movie already and is now working on finishing his second. He's now 23 and engaged to a girl he met while at school, Alicia.

Phil DeVille went on to culinary school to pursue his passion in cooking. He's 23 and owns a restaurant called The DeVille Grille. He is the main chef and occasionally Lil will come around and help.

Lil DeVille went on to opening her own gym and being a personal trainer. She was always the one full of energy and loved helping people stay fit. She was also 23 and would help Phil out at his restaurant, but she mostly stuck to her gym. She was also dating Sean Butler, a guy she went to high school with.

Kimi Finster went to school to become a teacher. She decided since she was 23 and young that she would become a kindergarten teacher. She would sometimes call her mom or dad but she never took the time to actually visit. Kimi was single, but she never got over her high school crush.

Angelica Pickles became a lawyer. She was always the one to make a good argument and she figured being a lawyer would suit her best. She was now 25 and married to Austin Robinson.

Chuckie Finster went on to be a business man at the age of 24. He got his braces off and wore contacts. He was engaged to his high school sweetheart, Nicole Boscarelli.

Susie Carmichael now 25 went on with her singing career. She got gigs every now and then and was working on her very first album.

Dil Pickles is going to school to be a psychologist. He is now 21 and currently still in school. He didn't feel like packing up all his stuff and moving out so he still lives at home with his parents.

Tommy was at work directing his newest movie Killer Insane. He ran a frustrated hand through his hair and got out of his chair "Cut!" he walked up to the star of the movie who happened to be his fiance.

"Alicia, I need you to act more scared. Like this guy is really about to kill you. Make it real!" Alicia nodded and went back to start her scene over. He was about to yell action when his phone started vibrating. Normally he'd ignore it but it was his mom. "Take five!"

He walked out of the room and answered "Mom?" she was crying and he was starting to get scared as to why "Mom? Is everything alright?"

"Tommy, we need you to come home" he was confused "Why?" she explained what happened and he felt like he was going to start to cry "I'll be home as soon as I can, mom. When's the funeral?"

"Wednesday." Tommy thought to himself "Okay. I'll be home, promise. I love you, mom." he hung up and walked back into the room. Alicia walked up to him and put a hand on his shoulder

"Is everything alright, sweetie?" Tommy shook his head no and looked at her "A family friends that we were close to passed away last night.. I'm going home tomorrow."

"You can't! You have to finish this movie!" Tommy sighed and walked over to the assistant director, Brian. Tommy explained everything to him and he nodded. "Now I don't." Tommy gathered his things and went home to start packing.

He lived in Los Angeles, only a few house away from his hometown, Modesto. He sat on the couch in his apartment and thought about what happened. He looked at his watch and decided he'd leave first thing in the morning. Alicia came home and walked to the bedroom to see Tommy's stuff packed and him fast asleep. She sighed, she knew this was hard for him. She never met his friends, but she did know them, his family, and their family's mean the world to him. She changed into her pajamas and climbed into the bed next to him.

Tommy woke up in the morning ready for a long trip to Modesto. He rolled over to find Alicia already awake. He got out of bed and walked into the kitchen to Alicia making breakfast. "Good morning, gorgeous." she smiled as he kissed her on the cheek and poured himself a cup of coffee.

"Would you like some breakfast?" Tommy nodded and watched her put some eggs, bacon, and toast on a plate and hand it to him. "After I finish I'm changing and then heading out. I don't know how long I'll be gone." Alicia sat across from him and pouted "I wish I could come with you. But I do know that what you need to do is be around your friends and family." Tommy smiled at her and put his dish in the sink.

"While you're in Modesto, will you try that restaurant called The DeVille Grille? I heard it's excellent!" Tommy smiled at her and the name of the place "I planned on it. I happen to know the owner, Phil." Alicia smiled and gave him.

"I love you, and I'll see you when you get back."

Phil was doing his best to stay focused on his cooking. He had so much on his mind "Phil, come on. People are waiting" Phil recognized the voice, but it wasn't one of his regulars or a worker. He turned to see the familiar face of the one and only Tommy Pickles. "Tommy! I didn't think you were going to be able to make it" Phil turned to one of the cooks and asked him to take over. "How are you holding up?" Tommy asked sitting at one of the tables.

"I've been better. It's crazy that she's gone.. Mom was always the strong one." Tommy nodded and could tell that Phil didn't want to talk about it. "How's directing?"

"Great! I put my assistant director in charge of the movie I was working on just so I could come here." Phil smiled at Tommy "And how's your girlfriend?"

"Correction, fiance. We got engaged a few months ago." Phil gave Tommy a high five "Way to go man! Have you seen Lil yet?"

"Nope. I was going to see her next" Phil nodded and looked around. It was starting to get busy "She owns a gym and she's one of the trainers there. It's called LifeFit. I'm sure she'll be happy to see you. I'll see you later, right?" Tommy nodded "Right"

Tommy walked into LifeFit and asked the receptionist where Lil was. She told him that she could call her up there but he told her he'd rather it be a surprise. He walked into the room she was in and leaned against the door frame. He watched as she worked with one of her customers. He remembered how much she loved helping people, he also thought of the times they would go to the gym together.

"Lillian DeVille, good to see you doing what you love." Lil turned around and almost screamed "Tommy!" she ran up to him throwing her arms around his neck "It's been so long!"

"Five years." he pulled away and smiled at her. He always thought she was the most beautiful girl ever.

"I'm sorry to interrupt, but aren't you Tommy Pickles, the director?" he smiled at the lady and nodded "That would be me."

The lady held her hand out "I'm Rebecca. I absolutely loved the movie you directed"

"Thank you" he smiled and Lil turned around to face Rebecca. "How about we finish tomorrow? I have some catching up to do." Lil smiled and Rebecca nodded leaving the room.

"You already have yourself a fan club and you've only done one movie" Tommy smiled at her and pulled her into another hug "God I've missed you." Lil laughed and hugged him back "I've missed you too"

"How are you?" he asked her. She knew what he meant how she was feeling about her mom "I'm fine. It's really hard, but I'll be fine. It really means a lot that you would come here."

"I wouldn't miss this. Betty was pretty much a second mom to me." Lil smiled and the two of them went to get some coffee. "How are you and Alicia?"

Tommy drank some of his coffee and looked down at his cup "We're engaged now." He looked up at her and she was had a smile on her face but her eyes told a different story "That's awesome! I'll be invited to that wedding, right?"

"Of course!" Lil picked her up her cup and was about to take a drink when she asked "Did you talk to Phil?" he nodded and looked at her "He was the one who told me where you work."

"Good thing he did" Lil reached across the table and squeezed his bicep "You could use some exercise. Your muscles are gone, T!"

"It's been years since I've been called T" he smiled at all the memories "I guess I could start working out again" he laughed and Lil go a huge smile "I can train you!" Tommy let out another laugh and shrugged "I know how to work out, Lil"

"I know. But it'll be fun! Like old times!" she looked at her watch and finished her coffee "I have another customer coming. I'll see you later!" she waved goodbye as Tommy got in his car.

He drove through Modesto and smiled because it hasn't changed. He drove by the Java Lava and made a note to go there later. He pulled into his old neighborhood and into his driveway. He grabbed his bags and walked thought the door. He looked around, the place hadn't changed. He walking into the living room and saw Dil on the couch making out with a girl.

"Well, well, well... Little bro got himself a girl" Tommy was smiling and Dil jumped over the back of the couch "Tommy! Mom and dad didn't tell me you were coming home!" Dil hugged his older brother "It was a last minute decision. Mainly for Phil and Lil" Dil looked down and sighed. "But D, why aren't you introducing me to your girl over there?"

"Oh right. Taylor, this is my older brother, Tommy. He's a director!" Dil smiled big, proud of Tommy. Taylor stood up and walked over to Tommy shaking his hand "Nice to meet you" he said giving her a smile.

"I think I may have seen your movie..." Taylor was all smiles. She seemed notmal and she was pretty. He was happy Dil found someone. "Even if I haven't I'm sure it was brilliant!" Tommy smiled again "Thank you. Dil, where's mom and dad?"

"The Java Lava helping out Chaz." Dil sat back down on the couch and Tommy walked out making his way to the Java Lava.

He walked through the doors and saw how crowded it was. He didn't know the place had gotten so popular. He saw his parents at the counter and he went and took the last open seat.

"Welcome to the Java Lava, what can I get you?" Tommy sat there for a second and just stared at his dad. He didn't even look up while talking "Really dad?"

"Tommy! Great to see you champ!" Tommy smiled at his dad and then turned to see a little kid talking to his mom "Mommy! I want to sit at the counter!" his mom gave him an apologetic look "There's no seats, sweetheart" Tommy stood up and walked over to them "Hey buddy, you can have my seat." the kids face lit up as he ran and took Tommy's seat.

"Tommy Pickles, good to see you" Tommy looked up at the kids mom "Savannah Shane." he smiled at her and she returned it "Thank you for giving him your seat"

"It's no problem. I was going to the back anyways" Tommy walked away and through the doors leading to the back.

He walked back there to see Chaz having issues with a box "Mr. Finster! Let me get that"

"Tommy, I didn't know you were here!" Tommy smiled and picked the box up that Chaz was having problems with "Are you here for the DeVille's?" Tommy nodded and carried the box to the front. "Tommy!" his mom pulled him into a hug "I didn't think you'd be home so soon" Tommy smiled

"I left early this morning. It's only a four hour drive from LA to here." Didi smiled at him again "Are you wanting to help?"

"I can for a while." he took an apron and started helping out for a few hours.

At closing time he left to get back home. The DeVille's still lived next door and he was wondering if Lil was home. He decided he'd check later and he walked in the house finding Dil watching a movie in the living room "Can I join you, Dil?" Dil turned and looked at Tommy who was making his way to the couch.

"Taylor thinks you're dreamy" Dil said batting his eyes mocking her. "Really?" Tommy couldn't stop himself from laughing "Alicia would be so pissed"

"The girl we met at graduation?" Tommy nodded "We're... Actually, I'll wait to tell you that." Dil looked at his brother and just shrugged. The two were focused on the movie they didn't didn't hear their parents come in.

"Tommy? Dil? We're home!" Tommy turned around all smiles jumping off the couch "I have news for all of you!"

"What did you do, Thomas?" Didi asked and Tommy dropped his hands "Have some faith in me, mom. It's good news! A couple months ago Alicia and I-"

Tommy was cut off by Dil taking guesses "Broke up? Saw aliens? Did something super top secret?" Tommy cut Dil off with a look "No Dil, we got engaged."

Didi's face lit up "Oh, my babies growing up!" she pulled Tommy into a hug and Stu put a hand on his shoulder "I'm proud of you, champ"

The rest of the night the Pickles family had spent time in the kitchen catching up. Tomorrow was going to be a hard day for everyone.