Kelly finally had some time to herself. All weekend she had been over at Donna and David's, helping prepare for Desiree's first birthday. And as much as she loved her niece, she was happy to get home and soak in the tub.

She entered the beach apartment and threw her keys down on the little table near the door. She enjoyed living alone, but sometimes she got lonely. When that happened, all she had to do was pop over to the Silver's or the Sander's, and she was content. Life for her friends had certainly changed, she mused.

Steve and Janet still lived in the Walsh house. After many years of them living there, she still thought of it as the Walsh house. Maddie had become a big sister six months ago, when little Jacob was born. Steve and Janet sure had their hands full, with their family, house and new newspaper.

The Silvers had bought a nice house in Kelly's mom's old neighbourhood. Nice and big. Like Felice would expect anything else. Donna had just recently expanded with another store, and her boutiques were doing well. As was David, who had, after years of hard work, finally pursued his dream and released his first CD. It was nothing too big yet, but Kelly was proud of her brother.

And Kelly… Kelly was doing well. Her PR firm had become quite successful, and she now had three people working for her. She loved her friends, and her nieces and nephew (as she thought of them all). But since her and Dylan had ended things… She hadn't felt the same. She'd been heart broken to begin with. But that wasn't it. She felt that everyone was moving on, leaving her behind. She chastised herself for thinking that though, her friends included her in all their lives. But it was just… different.

She sighed as she kicked off her shoes, and pressed play on her answering machine.

"Hi Kel, it's Val. I thought I'd call 'cause we haven't talked for awhile. Saw Dylan the other day. He mentioned the group was thinking of having a get together? Let me know, okay? Bye."

Kelly raised an eyebrow. So like Val to mention Dylan. Next message.

"Hi Kel, it's Brandon. I know I haven't called you in… well, a few years. I'm thinking of coming down for Donna and David's get together. Having a few problems in Washington, so it'd be a nice change to get away. Anyway. I'll uh… Talk to you later. Bye Kelly."

Brandon? Wow. Kelly sat down. That bought back memories. She reached for the phone.

"Hi Don, it's me." She announced quickly.

"Kelly? Did you forget that platter?" Donna asked surprised.

"No, I didn't forget anything." Kelly paused. "You'll never guess who called while I was at your place?"

"Dylan?" Donna's voice raised a few octaves.

"No! Brandon!" Kelly was embarrassed at how excited she sounded.

"Brandon? Wow! I haven't heard from him in awhile. I think he still rings Steve though." Donna added thoughtfully.

"Must do, 'cause he mentioned coming to the get together you're having."

"Great! Oh it'll be good to see him again!" Donna added excitedly.

"Yeah… Listen, I've got to go, just thought I'd tell you. Talk tomorrow?" Kelly asked.

"Okay. Bye Kel."

Kelly hung up the phone.

Later, she tried watching some TV before she went to sleep. She kept thinking about seeing Brandon… It'd been awhile…