A/N: Finally an update! Thanks to the rather passionate messages that made sure I kept writing. Now on to the update, hope you enjoy. The story picks up into gear from here on. Those who've seen the movie should have an idea!

A few weeks later, 7/29

"Oh man, I'm so scared Em." Zane tells Emily.

They are competing at the Regionals Race Swimming Competition. Emily and Zane are the last two swimmers up, Zane goes next, and Emily goes last. The decision to make Emily the last swimmer was pretty easy, but having Zane the swimmer before last did not sit well with a few team members. Apparently having a 12-year-old close out the race was not rational, but no one could argue with Zane's speed. She beat Emily in a race one time, but of course Emily will deny that to no ends.

The person in Zane's lane approached the wall and they were on their way back to tag Zane in. "I'm not fast enough," she turned to Emily, fear evident in her face.

"You're gonna have to be monkey!" Emily yelled over the cheering crowd, and all but pushed Zane in the water when she hesitated after her teammate hit the wall. Emily frustratingly closed her eyes. Zane was a good 5 seconds behind the competition. Emily kept her eyes closed focusing on trying to overcome the odds that may present themselves when she has to hit the water. She heard the screaming from the crowd and her teammates increase, and opened her eyes and saw her sister racing through the water like a shark. Zane passed up her first two opponents and passed up the third as she flipped in the water to turn the opposite direction. Emily screamed and began tapping her foot anxiously. Zane was quickly on the trail of the last opponent and was just inches behind. Zane pumped her legs as fast as she could and mustered all of her might to pass the last person she was racing against and hit the wall before her opponent and Emily promptly shot into the water. She feverishly kicked her legs and swung her arms. She felt right at home in the water. She swam freely, and she was confident that she could win this one. She had a nice led on the rest of the girls during the first half, but during the second half the swimmer on her right was right on her trail. She pushed to the edge and reached the wall first!

She lifted her head out of the water and quickly snatched her swimming cap and goggles off. Before she even fully lifted herself out of the water she felt bodies smack into her. Her teammates pulled her out of the water and eloped her into a hug. They all said a series of things such as congratulations and we did it to each other. After they let her go, she quickly searched for the person she wanted most: Zane. She looked over her shoulder and saw Zane engaging in a hug with their Coach, Coach Hastings. Veronica couldn't be more proud of her young star.

"Zaneyyyyy," Spencer sang as she hoisted the younger girl in the air, and spun her around.

Zane closed her eyes because she hated being spun. Or she just didn't want Spencer harassing her. "Ahh. Put me down Hastings." she hissed, trying to squirm out of the embrace.

Spencer obliged, and planted her back on the ground. "Who knew you had it in you kid." she smiled. Spencer, just as all of Emily's other friends, loved hanging out with Zane. For an twelve year old, she could hang with the big kids and not be too much of a pest. Plus Spencer loved her drive, and will to win. Truthfully, she sees a lot of herself in Zane, personality wise.

"Are you saying you had doubts?" Zane gasped.

"Umm," Spencer said slowly. Spencer enjoyed getting the younger Fields riled up at any means. Zane was a feisty little one, and Spencer loved it.

Zane cuts her eyes, "I'm watching you Hastings," she cautioned.

Spencer just rolled her eyes, and looked up and saw Emily standing a few feet away, staring at them. "Turn around kid," she said, grabbing Zane's shoulders.

Emily saw Spencer turn Zane around and point towards her, Zane then broke out into a run and quickly ran to Emily. Emily bent down on one knee and held her arms out. Zane crashed into her arms, and Emily squeezed her tightly.

"What have I told you about running by the pool?" she chastised. No matter how many times she told Zane she can fall from the result of that, she just refuses to listen. But since they just won regionals, she supposes she can let it slide.

Zane chuckled and hugged Emily tighter. "Well, I thought we established I don't follow rules." she whispered back.

"I am so proud of you, I mean it monkey, you were amazing and fearless once you got in the water."

"Thanks Em, you were absolutely incredible out there too dude, I couldn't believe that was my sister doing all of that," she gushed.

Everyone in the crowd looked on and couldn't help but smile at the exchange occurring in the middle of the building between the captain of the team, and the youngest member who no doubt had the most heart.

Pam finally reached her two girls and hugged them both and told them how proud she is of both of them. She told Emily how much of a beautiful and determined young lady she was turning into, and instead of brushing it off, she accepted it and realized she was honestly glad her mother was there… for once.

Spencer then came running and threw herself onto Emily tightly.

Emily gasped, "Oh, Spence I'm getting you all wet aren't I?" she asked apologetically.

Spencer smirked, "Em, wanky," She joked, causing Emily to blush immediately.

"Oh my-" she began, hiding her face slightly.

"Totally kidding Em. Anyway, you did so good I am so proud of you!" she yelled. "All of your hard work is finally paying off." She gushed, gazing at Emily admiringly. She up and downed Emily's figure, for a few moments, until she landed back on her eyes.

"Thanks Spence." Emily said suddenly, blushing again. Emily felt like she was under examination by Spencer's intense gaze. Sure Spencer may have dropped a few hints every now and then, but something about this was different. She was so trapped in Spencer's intense gaze; she didn't notice Mona approaching them.

"Emily, here are your warm up sweets, sweater, and flip-flops," Mona, the teams water girl said. "Also, congrats on the win, way to bring it home for the team." she added, handing Emily all of her Sharks gear.

Mona tried out for the Sharks team, but in the end didn't make it. Zane felt extremely bad for her, and suggested she be the water girl. That way she still is apart of the team. Zane sweet-talked Coach Hastings into letting Mona be the water girl, and ever since then, her and Zane have been pretty close. Emily knew Mona would always keep an additional eye on Zane, and for that, she was grateful.

"Thank you so much Mona really, for everything this year. I really appreciate they way you have looked out for Zane," she says.

"It's no problem, really. She is quite the kid," she giggled.

As Mona began walking away Emily called her name again. "Does Zane have her sweats and stuff?" she asked.

Mona smiled and nodded. "Yes, I just gave them to her before I came over here and gave you yours. And yes before you ask, she did put them on, I made her put them on as soon as I gave them to her." she says.

Okay, Zane has this little bad habit where she likes to ignore wearing her warm up sweats and shoes after a meet, or after practice. The entire team has to stay on her behind about it, because everyone knows leaving practice in just a bathing suit will result in being sick.

"Okay, just checking, thanks." she says to Mona. Mona just smiled, and walked away.

"You're always just checking Em." Spencer says. Emily sat down on the bottom bleacher and put on her clothes.

"If I don't check, who will?" she asked, putting one leg through the sweat pants.

"I mean, yeah Mona cares a lot about Zane but you know she can't watch her every move, and my mom is not really into the deep specifics on the team. And well, quite frankly, Zane would end up telling Mona she doesn't have to put on her warm ups after a swim meet because they make her butt itch, or she's allergic to the fabric, or something else that's stupid. And you know how Mona is, she'll buy it too" she added and put the other leg into the sweats.

Spencer laughed and nodded her head in agreement. "Totally, that sounds like Zane." Before Spencer can continue, her mom interrupts and tells her that the Editor from The Huffington Post wants to take the team's picture.

They all go meet the rest of the team in front of the pool. Emily wiggles her eyes at Zane, "This is huge!" she whispered. Zane nodded her head excitedly in response. The team posed for a series of pictures and thanked the Photographer when they were finished.

Everyone began clearing out and getting their bags, then the photographer came up to Zane and Emily, and asked if they would pose for an individual feature. Of course they both generously accepted because Hell Yeah, the Huffington Post! You don't say no to the Huffington Post, they like rule the newspaper world, and that would bring so much exposure to not only them, but also the team, and the city of Rosewood!

Emily licked her finger and slicked down some of Zane's stray hairs. "Hey stop it, that's gross." Zane said as she smacked Emily's hand away.

In response, Emily softly smacked Zane in the lower region of her face, by her neck. "It's for the newspaper," Emily pressed. "We have to make sure you look good."

"Psh. I always look good," Zane argued. "Come on, put on the sexy face!" she hissed at Emily. The photographer began to count to three, and they laughed, turned towards the camera, and smiled vibrantly.

"Thank you so much, Ms. and Ms. Fields," The photographer says.

"No thank you mam, it's an honor." Emily said, as they both shook the photographers hand.

After their individual shoot with the photographer, it was time for the award ceremony. The league's president Darren Wilden took the microphone to crown the winners.

"Ladies and gentlemen the National Swimming Club would first and foremost like to thank everyone who came and supported all the teams. Your attendance means more to this organization than you know. Hopefully many of you keep supporting these girls as they continue on in their swimming endeavors, and follow their paths to become Olympic hopefuls."

"Next, we would like to congratulate all the teams on making it this far in the completion, and beating out other teams in the country. We want to extend our utmost on congratulations to the Utah Gators Club for coming in 2nd place," he said as the crowd applauded the team.

"And now," he began but was cut off by the crowd roaring in applause as they knew it was time to crown the Rosewood Sharks. The team waved and smiled at the crown in appreciation.

"Now," he smiled and continued. "It's time to crown our winner. Ladies and gentlemen I give you, your Rosewood Sharks, the Regional Champions," he yelled, as the crowed yelled in praise. Wilden presented the five girls with a gold medal and announced their name.

"Kate Randall." he said and placed her medal around her neck. "Congratulations" he said above the crowd's cheering.

"Jenna Marshall." he placed Jenna's medal around her neck and said congratulations. Jenna threw a smile to the crowed and waved.

" Alison DiLaurentis. "Congratulations," he smiled and put her medal around her neck. Alison waved at the crowd and bowed as they cheered. She caught a glimpse of her older brother Jason cheering wildly and formed her hands into a heart for him.

"Zane Fields," he said and put Zane's medal around her neck. "Congrats little one" Wilden said, and held up his hand up for a high five. Zane had to jump slightly to smack his hand, which made the crowd, and everyone else laugh. The crowd went wild for the youngest member on the team, and gave her a well-deserved standing ovation, which caught the 11 year old by surprise. She gave a shy smile and held her gold medal up in the air.

The crowd stayed on its feet for Emily's crowning and cheered enthusiastically for the team caption.

"And lastly Emily Fields, your team caption." said Wilden as he put the medal around Emily's neck. "Congratulations young lady. You are going to do great things one day."

Emily smiled. "Thank to you sir"

"Ladies and gentlemen we would also like to crown Ms. Emily Fields as this years Regionals MVP" said Wilden proudly.

Emily's eyes widened in shock as the team all gave her a hug. Ever since she was a little girl Emily has always dreamed of winning Regionals. She always used to talk her father's off about winning a regional title. This was more than she ever dreamed off. Wilden handed her the shiny gold trophy, and congratulated her once more.

"Wow. Umm. This is amazing. I have always dreamed of this moment, but I guess it's so surreal because I never thought it would actually come. This award is for the whole team. I mean we put so much effort and hard working into this group day in and day out. I love these girls standing up here, and without them we wouldn't be here. We all went through a lot this past year, and it definitely brought us closer together."

"You know, when I was chose captain, I was a little intimidated because it is such an important job. I feel like a captain should be someone who can lead by example someone who knows this team inside and out."

"With that being said I don't think I'm the right recipient of this award. So, if it's okay I'd like to give this award to my little sister Zane Fields." Emily says proudly.

"She really does deserve this award. She is the heart of this team, and she always provides that extra spark we need. For those who don't know Zane is just 12 years old, and to me it is extremely rare to see someone so young competing at such a high level on a consistent bases. All year long she has been doing the same rigorous workouts as the rest of us, and she withstood all types of constructive criticism from the team. No matter what people think or say she has earned the right to be on the team. Just like we did, she has given up quite a lot to be here but she constantly said this was what she wanted to do. Today she shined like rock star. Since she's my little sister and I get so see what everyone else doesn't. I get to see the doubts, fears, everything. All this morning before the meet started she was just a ball of nerves. This was the biggest competition of her life thus far and she was terrified that she was going to blow it. I did everything possible to try and reassure her but the nerves still got to her. It was now up to her to rise to the occasion on this stage and compete at a high level. In the beginning she started out slow but in the end she prevailed and put us in a great position to win, and she put me into a great position to try and close it out. I couldn't be more proud of this kid. I couldn't be more proud of my sister who is rightfully the Regional MVP. So Zane." She said and nodded her head in confirmation for Zane to step up to the podium. Emily sat the award down and hugged her sister. The crowed erupted in "awes" at Emily's speech.

Zane couldn't be more shocked. Emily wanted this more than the world and now she's just giving it away? "Emily are you sure about this, this is like your dream dude." Zane said trying to get her point across.

Emily smiled and shook her head. " I know, and I wouldn't want to have it played out any other way." she said with confidence.

She handed Zane the trophy and announced her name one final time to the crowd. Zane hoisted the trophy in the air with both arms, which caused her to nearly tumble over, which prompted all five girls on the team to rush over and steady her.

"Thanks I love you guys," she said while laughing.

The crowed urged Zane for a speech, which she really didn't want to do because she hasn't really ever been required to speak in front of a huge audience like this.

"This is really awesome and it kind of feels like I'm dreaming, so I'd like it if no one pinched me," was all Zane said on the stage.

She's probably never smiled so much at one time, but she can't help it. She blew a kiss at the vibrant crowd and nudged Emily's arm to signal her to pick up the huge trophy for her since it was way too heavy.

About an hour later after all the excitement Zane headed to the car and Emily stuck around for a few to finish talking to Spencer. "I'll be right there Zane, do not start my car, you hear, " she yells.

"No promises" she heard Zane yell from outside.

"So Em, Melissa's throwing a party, and we can totally turn it into a celebration for the win. Your attendance is required." she squealed.

"Is Aria going?" she asked.

"Yes she is. She actually here today, but she had to leave early. She said something about taking Mike to Philly because he is acting out."

"Oh yeah, she told me about that last week, poor Mike."

Spencer nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I hope he gets better." She took a deep breath, and changed the topic of their conversation. "So, are you coming tonight Em?" She asked eagerly.

"I'll be there." she grinned. "What time?"

"The real fun starts at 12," Spencer purred.

Emily gathered her two duffel bags, and slung them over her shoulders. "Sounds good, I better go before that kid flips my car over," she jested.

"Bye Em." Spencer waves bye at Emily.

"See you later on Spence"

"And where do you think you're going?" Pam asked as she saw Emily all dressed up as if she was going out.

Emily grabbed a bottle of water out of the fridge, and headed towards the door hoping her mother wouldn't object.

"To Spencer's party. It's a celebration for the big win," she said over her shoulder.

"No you don't. You're on Zane duty. I have a double shift tonight which includes a surgery." Pam told Emily.

"What," she groaned. "Oh come on mom, can't I just go out this one time, please? My team just won a regional competition for crying out loud," she pleads.

Pam shrugged her shoulders, "I'm sorry honey, but I need to work," she said apologetically as she kissed Emily's forehead on the way out.

Emily glanced at the clock; it was just past 10:30. Zane already ate, took her bath, and now she's upstairs watching TV. She figured in thirty minutes she would go upstairs and tuck her in, then Zane should be out for the count, and she could just quietly slip out the back.

Emily killed time by video chatting with Aria on her laptop.

"So, how are you going to sneak out?" Aria asked. She knew getting away from Zane would not be such an easy task as Emily thought.

Emily snickered and gave a nonchalant shrug. "I'm just going to walk out the door Aria," she said blankly. Its not like Emily is a prisoner, sheesh.

Aria gave Emily the yeah-right look. "So you think Zane, your little sister, mind you, the same girl who in a way, can out smart Spencer Hastings, is just going to roll over and play sleep so you could go party?"

Emily rolled her eyes, "Don't be dramatic and she didn't out smart Spencer." Emily clarified.

"She totally can," Aria attested. "You've got to hand it to her Em, she can hand Spencer's ass to her on a plate."

Emily laughed lightly at Aria's choose of words and finally shook her head. "She really can." Emily agreed.

"I mean, who is that little girl? She slays Spencer, competes on a regional swim team, she scores MVP, even though you gave it to her, what can't Zane do? Em, your sister is totally like heaven sent or something," Aria fawned.

"Well when you put it like that..." Emily checked her cell phone and noticed it was almost eleven thirty. "Well, I'm gonna go put the little angel" air quotes in her voice evident, "to sleep. So, I'll see you in a bit?"

"Yeah, of course," Aria said nodding. "Hey Em, tell Zane I said stay creative."

"Hmm. I don't think I will, miss, I-decided-to-teach-Zane-how-to-curse." Emily said arching one of her eyebrows at Aria.

"No, I didn't teach her how to curse okay...I just told her, not to do it around you that's all." Aria said innocently.

"Mmhm, whatever you say. I'll see you in a bit though."

"Byeeee." Aria said dragging it out, and blowing Emily a quick kiss.

Emily gave a quick wave and clicked 'end chat'. She threw on a pair of sweats and a hoodie before walking into Zane's room. She certainly did not want to run into any complications while trying to sneak out.

Zane was laid out on her bedroom floor, watching reruns of the Fairly Odd Parents when Emily walked in. It was playing that one episode with that one pop star, what was his name? Chip Skylark? Didn't he sing that one song about teeth or something?

My shiny teeth and me.

Not that Emily knew that of course, it's not like she secretly watches that episode like every weekend because she loves that one. Whatever.

"Alright little one up you go, it's bed time." Emily said, gesturing her head to Zane's bed.

Zane silently got up, cut her TV off, pulled the sheets back, and got into her bed.

Zane looked at Emily, and quickly grew irritated from the shocked look she received from her big sister. After a few moments she finally caved. "What?" She finally asked.

"No objections? No please let me watch TV for 10 more minutes? None of that tonight?" Emily asked skeptically. Whenever it was time for Zane to go to bed, a fight always ensued. Literally.

"Oh. No." Zane said shortly. She put on her best innocent facade as Emily walked over a tucked her into the covers.

"Hopefully I don't have any nightmares tonight," Zane mumbled, hiding her smirk brilliantly. If Emily wanted to play this game, Zane was going to play it right back.

"Uhh," Emily mumbled quietly.

Emily obviously didn't think of that one. She got a guilty feeling in the pit of her stomach. What if Zane did have a nightmare tonight? She would be here all alone scared, she would realize Emily left, and would probably call Pam or something. Getting in trouble wasn't the worst of Emily's worries though. She worried that Zane would be in their dark house with no one, crying from a nightmare. Is this party really worth it? Is it worth leaving your monkey at home all alone and possibly suffering from a nightmare? Emily thought to herself.

"But if I do have one, you'll be here…right?" Zane asked while looking at Emily smiling, that signature smile. That exact smile that lets Emily know that Zane trust her so much.

"Y-yeah. You know it." Emily said weakly. She hoped she didn't look as guilty on the outside as she felt on the inside.

"And you'll sing like always right?"

Emily bit her lip and nodded her head in response. "But you know what though Zane, you might not even have a nightmare tonight. You probably won't even need me." Emily said trying to sound confident.

Zane shrugged her shoulders. "I always need you...but hopefully." she agreed.

Emily leaned down and kissed Zane's forehead. Once she leaned back up she studied her, still deliberating if the party was worth going to. "Just stay home Emily. It's not worth leaving her here all alone, even though you know she will be safe.

Pam keeps nothing but the best alarm systems in the house, but that's not the point! The point is, Zane might need you idiot, and you will be worried all night about her if you go to the party. Emily thought to herself.

You never go out, literally NEVER. You can't even name a party you've been to senior year. You deserve this, your team got a massive victory, and you should go celebrate! This one night won't kill you, and after tonight you can go back to the regular routine where you miss out on parties because you have to Zane-sit. Go on; have fun Emily, she thought to herself.

And with that, she decided tonight she would be a little selfish, and have fun. She was entitled to it.

"Goodnight monkey, sleep tight." Emily said and walked out of Zane's room.

"Night Em." Zane said disappointedly, and snatched the sheets off as soon as she heard Emily go back into her room. Zane can't believe Emily; she thought she would come clean with the whole "nightmare" set up.

Apparently not.

Zane quickly changed her clothes and decided she would surprise her dear big sister outside.

Emily quietly tiptoed down the hall and down the stairs. She gently grabbed her keys from their red heart shaped key bowl, and unlocked the back door as quietly as she could, and then closed and locked it. She smirked to herself and walked to her car and got in. She breathed a huge sigh of relief, once she felt safe in her car.

She looked up at Zane's bedroom window and felt a bit bad. Zane's whole plea about having nightmares really made Emily feel like a jerk. She only could hope that tonight would be one of those peaceful nightmare-less nights for her little sister.

She cut the engine on, and her lights revealed a very awake Zane standing in front of the hood. Emily jumped in her seat and rested her head on the steering wheel.

What the... How is this even happening right now? Emily hit her head against the steering wheel a few times, and just laughed humorlessly. Of course Zane knew what she was up to, she always knows.

"Jesus Zane, you scared the hell out of me. She rolled down the window and stuck her head out. "What are you doing?" she demanded furiously.

"What are you doing?" Zane fired back, matching Emily's intensity. "You're on Zane duty," she adds.

Emily put her head in her palms. "When an I NOT on Zane duty?" she mumbled to herself. She lifted her head back up, and regarded Zane. Don't get Emily wrong, she enjoys looking after Zane but shouldn't she be able to go out at least once every blue moon?

"No one baby sat me when I was 11 Zane," Emily reminded her.

"I'm twelve you bimbo, and I don 't want to go to the same place as you. I just need you to drop me off at Hailey's. We are going to watch the swimming nationals that are going on overseas," she said.

Emily completely ignored the reason why Zane was outside, she just ordered her to go back in the house. "Zane, go back upstairs I'm not taking you to Hailey's house." Emily said sternly. "And I know how old you are," she said in an offended tone.

Zane cocked her head to the side, and sighed. "I really hate to resort to these measures." she said and pulled out her cell phone. "I wonder what mom has to say about this?"

Emily bit her lip and narrowed her eyes. She sometimes forgets the lengths Zane will go to in order to get what she wants. Emily still won't bow out nicely. If Zane wants to get their mom involved, then that's fine.

"Okay, if that's how you want to play it. Go ahead, and call mom, I'll just tell her about your latest habit." Emily said lifting her eyebrows, issuing the silent challenge.

Zane knew exactly what Emily was talking about and there was no way she wanted their mom finding out she uses profanity. Pam would no doubtingly take away everything Zane loves: TV, Laptop, iPod, and most importantly the pool!

Zane's teeth captured her bottom lip as she looked perplexedly at Emily. She knew Emily now held the upper hand, and the potential consequences for her would be terrible. She glanced around until her eyes landed on Emily's shiny black car. An idea popped into her mind.

"Nice ride" she uttered, in a desperate attempt to persuade Emily.

Seconds went by as they were locked in a heated gaze. Emily shook her head and sighed. "Get in the car Zane."

Zane smiled and skipped to the passenger side of Emily's black 2 door Lexus 1S 350. She knew complementing Emily on her car would work in her favor. Emily loves that thing so much, one time Zane accidentally bumped it with her bike handlebars, and Emily nearly bit her head off. The bike didn't even leave a dent or a scratch, and Emily still lectured her on respect, and how important it was to be very careful, around her car.

"I can't believe you ditched me for a stupid party." Zane said coldly, she was obviously hurt. She looked at Emily, and just shook her head.

"I didn't ditch you." Emily said ashamed. She cast her face downwards as if she was being scolded by an adult, because truth is, she was feeling bad. She often lectures to Zane about how all they had was each other, and how they would never leave each other and look what happens. Zane catches her red handed trying to go to a stupid party. In an ordinary life, Emily sneaking out wouldn't be a big deal, but in their life, actions like this just weren't acceptable, they had so much at stake. Emily and Zane weren't ordinary sisters. They were each other's everything.

"And besides," Emily began moments later, "You're here aren't you?" She said, stating the fact that they were together after all. "It seems like it always happens that way. We always find a way to each other." She said distantly.

"Still... it doesn't matter. The point is you tried to ditch me." She said. "If it wasn't for my special talents, I wouldn't have heard you talking with Aria."

"Special talents?" Emily asked mockingly.

"Fine. Whatever. So it wasn't my special talents after all, it just so happens that you talk a little loud of video chat." She admitted sheepishly.

Emily just mumbled an inaudible response and managed a laugh.

"By the way, tell Aria that I will stay creative, just for her." Zane said smugly.

Emily fixed her eyes on Zane, and narrowed them in an irritated fashion. Sometimes, her little intelligence can really just...be really annoying. She continued to stare until a silver object caught her peripheral vision. She recognized it as Zane's practice goggles, which only spurred her anger on. Zane treats Emily' car like a giant trashcan, the same way she treats her room.

"You know you really need to get your swim stuff out of my car. It stinks chlorine in here," she said sharply as she began looking for additional swim items. She saw Zane's duffle bag laying in the back seat. She made a mental note to get a few car smell goods, to alleviate the smell. "My car isn't a storage you know."

Zane rolled her eyes, "Hailey lives a few blocks down to_" Zane said tuning out Emily's annoying rankings about her stupid car.

"I know where she lives!" Emily all but yelled, cutting her off.

"Hey you don't have to be such a butt," Zane said. Emily didn't respond she just looked at Zane and proceeded reverse out of their driveway.

"But seriously, it is a nice ride." Zane admitted with a smirk, which received a long scowl from Emily as they drove through the dark streets of Rosewood.

Hailey didn't live too far from the Fields, but getting to her house required crossing the prestigious Rosewood beam bridge. Everyone in town loved the bridge because it was a chill space to hang out with friends, or if you were adventurous like Emily and Zane, take a swim. The lake supposedly was very deep, and slightly dangerous to swim in.

Emily was breezing down the streets of Rosewood, trying to rush so she could drop Zane off, and head of to Spencer's. She was in a state of anticipation because she didn't know what was Spencer's deal as of late. She already spent majority of the night thinking about their little run around dance they've been doing lately.

"So here's my number, so call me maybe!" Zane sang to the top of her lungs, interrupting Emily's thought process. One thing about Zane, she could get really into singing, another thing the two Field's shared. But Zane simply preferred to yell at the top of her lungs, rather than sing.

"Oh snap, here we go, the bridge. Boy you came into my life, I miss you so bad, I Miss-"

Emily cut Zane off by cutting the radio off completely. "Would you please shut up?" Emily sighed.

Zane immediately frowned. "Hey why did you cut the song off?"

"Because it's annoying, and I think you are permanently destroying my ear drums," Emily whined.

"Well I you're annoying too, but you don't see me going around cutting you off " Zane snapped and looked out the window. She wasn't even sure if her little insult made sense, but she didn't care.

Emily snickered at Zane's burst of anger.

"Aw, are you mad Zane? Emily asked in a baby like voice.

Zane starred straight ahead.

"Zaneeee. Zaneeee Babyy. Oh come on," she teased.

Emily used her left hand to steer and her right arm to hit her sister lightly on the arm. Again, and again, and again, until Zane put all of her might (which wasn't much to Emily) into a punch to Emily's side. Emily laughed and asked was that the strongest she could do. Zane then started using both arms to hit Emily. Emily continued laughing and playfully hit Zane a couple more times.

"Okay that's enough." Emily said, after it became a tad difficult to drive, but Zane ignored her and kept going. Emily continued to laugh, which made Zane keep hitting her.

"Alright stop." Emily said firmly. Again, Zane ignored the warning, and she accidently she nudged Emily's driving arm, which caused the car to slightly jerk.

"Watch it punk," Emily said, blocking Zane's arms. She was trying to focus on the road, but the twelve year olds arms were making it quite hard.

Zane hit Emily again and once she realized her tiny hits weren't affecting Emily, she bit her right on the arm, with all her might.

"Zane, enough!" she yelled seething in the burning ache. "I'm driving," she shouted.

This time Zane knew Emily wasn't messing around. The car ride was now quiet, and Emily started to feel like a jerk. She hardly ever raises her voice at Zane.

They approached a stop sign just before the bridge that lead to Hailey's house. Emily stopped and looked over at Zane who looked down. She nudged her arm, and offered a smile. Zane smiled and hit Emily back.

Emily pushed her foot down on the break pedal, as the car skidded to a stop. She turned her head both ways, and once she sensed it was clear she cut her wheels to the left, preparing to make a left turn.

Emily began to say something to Zane but was halted by a huge, crushing impact that sent both Field's jerking in their seats. A cement truck rammed them from behind, and sent Emily's car gliding into the middle of the intersection.

Zane gasped, and grabbed the back of her neck in reflex. Her panic stricken eyes looked frantically over at Emily who was appearing to be looking at her as well, but Emily's gazing was actually beyond Zane.

Emily knows it may sound cliché, but she felt as if time ceased for a moment, and then it began to move painfully slow. All she saw was lights. She saw giant headlights coming from behind Zane, and they were coming fast. She lowered her gaze, meeting Zane's frantic face once again.

"Emily?" Zane asked worriedly after seeing Emily's eyes widen in horror.

She knew the truck was coming, any second now…

She knew they were trapped…

And she also knew that the truck would directly smack into Zane's side of the car.

With that image shooting through her body her entire being erupted into sheer terror. She saw Zane attempting to follow her line of vision, but she couldn't allow that to happen. She wouldn't be able to function if that would potentially be the last thing Zane would see before this bang.

Before she could even think, her body flung itself into Zane. For the life of her, she just couldn't let Zane witness what was to come.

She knew her small car never stood a chance against the giant truck…

She knew her car was going to go over the bridge, into the lake

She knew this was going to be a bit painful…

But she did not know just how much it was going to hurt.