"Come on guys we have to get this right," exclaims Emily. "Ali's been back for a while now, but I can tell she doesn't feel welcome still. This party could change that."
"Geez, Em we got it. Stop stressing. We wanna do this for Ali too. Just cause you guys are all kissy and in love now doesn't make her not one of our best friends," states Hanna as she continues to file her nails. "Shut up Hanna. She's sorta right, but we got this. Oh, here comes Ali, put it away," reassures Aria. Alison walks to the table, ignoring the stares like always. "Hey guys. Hey babe," she greets as she pecks Emily on the lips. 'What are you guys up too?"
"Nothing much. Making plans for the weekend. We're having a sleepover, but no fooling around so you and Emily will have alone time before the sleepover at her empty house," winks Spencer as the rest of the girls begin to gather their belongings. Emily blushes as she waves them off and Ali smiles at her best friends. "Hey you. So what do you wanna do before the sleepover?"
"Well, we can grab dinner and watch a movie until it's time to go to Spencer's. Or we can grab dinner and NOT watch a movie," smirks Em. " I have taught you well," Ali gives her another sweet chaste peck. "I will see you later okay." At the end of the school day, the girls all separate with a quick hug and goodbye to prep for the party. "Well let's get moving. I have so much homework and then I'm all yours." They walk hand and hand to the car and take a quick yet calming drive to Emily's house to study. They order in and watch The Notebook, Emily's favorite, and cuddle on the couch. They love their best friends, but these moments for just them is priceless. Emily then receives a text, Ready when you are, from Aria. Come on Ali let's get to Spencer's. They decide to walk because it's such a beautiful night and it's romantic. "So how is tonight suppose to go? Like old times? Movies, drinks, secrets, and then sleep?" Emily giggled, "Not after last time. We have to remember tonight and the next morning. We also NEVER want to lose you again." Alison stopped in her tracks, "Em, I really am sorry. If I knew half the things that happened were going to happen, I would have done a lot of things differently. You know that right?" Emily pulled her into a tight hug, "We know babe. But now that we have you back, safe, we wanna keep you that way. Come on the girls are waiting," she kisses her temple and guides her to the door. Emily switches on the light and then... "SURPRISE!" Everyone who has ever loved her, cared about her, helped her through the darkest of times were in this room. "What's all this?" Ali asks with watering eyes and a huge grin. "This is to celebrate you being back with us," says Aria. "To celebrate us not losing you forever," says Hanna. "To show you that your mistakes doesn't out shine what you mean to us," says Spencer. "And to let you know that we will always be there for you and always love you," finishes Emily. "I love you guys so much! Thank you!" cries Ali as she hugs each girl as tight as possible. She hugs Emily an extra length of time and whispers in her ear, "Thank you for loving me the most. I love you Em!"
"I love you too Ali."