After Ali told us all about how her mom buried her alive, and how –A was out to get her we understood. We weren't mad at Alison for leaving anymore. " I'm so sorry Ali." Spencer said pulling her into a hug. We all joined in feeling happy about being together again. " I should call Shana." Ali said taking out her phone and walking into the kitchen. We all looked at each other for a moment before Aria said, " I think that we can trust Ali. What do you guys think?" We all nodded and Ali reappeared from the kitchen. " What did Shana say?" Hanna asked turning to the doorway. " She uh, said that she's going to pick me up in a minute. We're going back to Georgia." Alison said again staring at the ground. I was confused, she just got back and now she has to leave again. " Ali, you can't go. Please." I said standing up and walking to her. " What else am I supposed to do? Everyone thinks that I'm dead, I can't just show up all of the sudden." Ali said getting defensive like she always did. I didn't know how to reply. " Can Shana pick you up tomorrow? We could try to figure something out tonight." Hanna said standing by Ali and I. " Sure." Ali nodded and pulled out her phone. After sending the message she sat back down on the couch.
" Maybe you could stay in the little house that we used to go to out in the woods for a little while?" Aria suggested. " Look, I really do want to stay here with you girls but…" Ali said looking at all of us. " I owe Shana, and if I just stop staying with her…" Alison trailed off. " What exactly do you "owe" Shana?" Spencer said looking worried. " She was the one who always helped me know what was going on with you girls." Ali said, smiling. " Ali, that's great and all, but you can't stay hidden forever." I said putting my hand on her shoulder. Alison just shrugged and continued to stair at the floor. The girls and I all exchanged looks. By my understanding we all wanted Ali back and were going to help her come home. " Why don't we all talk to Shana tomorrow? You can thank her, and just tell her that you are coming back home and don't need her anymore." Hanna suggested. " I'll try. Thanks you guys." Ali said looking up and genially smiling at all of us. " My parents are still in Texas, so we can all stay here?" I suggested looking around. Everyone, including Ali agreed to my idea. We spent the rest of the night filling Ali in on the past few years and she told us stories about her time in hiding. I hadn't really said anything until Ali turned to me and asked, " What have you been up to, Em?" " N-nothing much." I said growing uncontrollably nervous. I don't think that anyone else seemed to notice but Ali gave me this look. In a split second she could tell how hard it had been for me these past few years. This look was one only Ali could pull off. That look made me realize how much I was still in love with her.