A/N: I'm going to go on vacation for a while. I was really hoping to get this story and "Family Dinner" done before I left, but I couldn't. So I'm going to publish what I've got and finish them when I get back. Hope you guys can wait until then.

Trina marched over to the table where Tori was sitting with her friends. They were talking about something that had happened in class. "I just don't know how Sikowitz expects us to-"

"Tori!"

Tori turned around to her sister. "Yes Trina."

"Did you check the mail this morning?" said Trina.

"No," said Tori. "Why?"

Trina groaned. "Because I'm expecting a package."

"A package?" said Tori.

"Yes," said Trina. "A package. I ordered something online and it was supposed to come this week."

"What'd you order?" said Cat.

"None of your business," said Trina. "It's something personal."

Jade, who was working on her salad, raised an eyebrow. "Wait, I thought you were saving up for your surgery? How'd you get the money to afford whatever it is you bought?"

"Wait back up," said Andre. "Trina needs surgery?"

"This is the first I'm hearing about this," said Beck.

"Is it serious?" said Robbie.

"Nope," said Trina. "No surgery. I don't know what she's talking about."

"Trina wants to get a minor cosmetic surgery when she turns eighteen," said Jade.

"Oh, I got two guesses what it's for," said Rex.

"Nope, nope, no idea what she's talking about," said Trina as she ran off.

The rest of the table turned to Jade. Robbie spoke. "So Trina wants cosmetic surgery?"

"Yeah," said Jade. "That's what the whole kissing booth thing was about."

"Kissing booth?" said Andre.

"She set up a kissing booth a few weeks ago to raise some extra money," said Jade. "Me and Tori helped her out."

"You did what now?" said Beck.

Rex's head turned to Tori. "Jade and Tori?"

"Hey, I only did it because I thought I was helping the booster club," said Tori.

"You kissed more guys than I did," said Jade.

"How many guys did you kiss?" said Beck.

"Where was I during all this?" said Rex.

"I thought I was helping the booster club!" said Tori.

"I didn't know you were in booster club." The gang turned around to see Sikowitz standing behind them.

"No," said Tori. "I've been banned from joining."

"Why were you...never mind," said Sikowitz. "I've got something more important to talk to you about. Can you come to my classroom?"

"Okay." Tori and her friends got up.

"Is this about your assignment?" said Beck. "Because if it is, I think it's fair to say-"

"No," said Sikowitz. "And I just need Tori. You guys can stay here."

"Alright." Tori turned to her friends. "I guess I'll see you guys later."

"Yeah, see you," said Andre.

"Bye bye," said Cat.

"Well talk about you when you're gone," said Jade.

"Thanks." Tori turned around to follow Sikowitz.

When she was out of sight, Andre turned to Jade. "Okay, so what happened with Trina's kissing booth?"


Tori followed Sikowitz to his classroom. "So, what's this about? Did I do something wrong?"

"No, it's nothing you did," said Sikowitz.

"So what's this about then?" said Tori.

Sikowitz sighed. "Look, I'm not the guy to explain this to you."

"Why?" said Tori. "What's going on?"

"I'll explain it when we get to my classroom," said Sikowitz. "Too many people here."

"They're not that loud." Sikowitz continued walking, ignoring Tori's observation. When they reached Sikowitz's classroom, Tori saw Trina standing outside the door. "Trina, what're you doing here?"

"Sikowitz told me to meet him here," said Trina.

"You too?" Tori turned to her teacher. "Okay, what's going on? Why do you need to talk to me and Trina?"

"You'll see soon enough." Sikowitz motioned for the two girls to enter the classroom.

Tori walked into the room and Trina followed. When she entered the room, Tori froze, her purse dropping to the floor. She turned around, staring directly back at Sikowitz. "What's going on?"

"It's best if he explains it," said Sikowitz, pointing to the front of his classroom where a police officer was standing.

Tori's lip was quivering. "Did something happen to Dad?"

The officer extended his hand towards the two Vega girls. "My name is officer Stan Merkel."

Trina shook his hand. "Hello officer Merkel. My name is Trina and this is my sister Tori."

"I know," said Merkel.

"Why are you here?" said Tori.

"Just tell her," said Sikowitz. "You aren't making it easier on her by keeping her in the dark."

Merkel sighed. "Look, this isn't going to be easy to explain."


Jade, Beck, Andre, Cat, and Robbie walked through the hallway to Sikowitz's class. Beck and Jade were still bickering. "Look Beck, I only did it because I thought I'd get a cut of the money. I wouldn't have done it otherwise."

"I'd just like to be informed about these things in the future," said Beck.

Jade sighed. "Fine, the next time I kiss other guys I'll tell you. Happy?"

"No, not in the least," said Beck, following Jade as she darted into Sikowitz's classroom.

"Well then I don't know what you want," said Jade.

"Hey," said Andre. "Where's Tori?"

"She isn't here?" said Robbie.

Andre scanned the room. "I don't see her."

"I wonder if this has to do with why Sikowitz wanted to see her," said Beck.

"Yeah," said Andre. "What do you think that was about?"

"Maybe Hollywood Arts realized she isn't talented and kicked her out?" said Jade.

"You're such a good friend," said Beck.

"What?" said Jade. "I said maybe. It's not like I want that to happen. Maybe she caught a rare disease and has twelve hours to live. Do you think I want that to happen?"

At that moment, Sikowitz entered the classroom. "Hello students. I hope you've all been working on your assignment."

"Hey Sikowitz," said Andre. "Where's Tori?"

"She had to leave," said Sikowitz.

"Why?" said Beck.

"Something came up," said Sikowitz. "Something personal."

"Is she sick?" said Jade.

"No, she'll be fine," said Sikowitz. "Now, take your seats and let's get on with the lesson."