Nelson frowned as he put the box back on the shelf. He was hoping that the contents of the box would help Zander understand what everyone went through while he was gone. Pictures of His graduation and wedding. Stevie's first movie she directed which was only about her nephews pet rabbit, but it won a film festival. Nelson was hoping this would make him stay, but it didn't.
Last night at Olive Garden, Zander told them he had to go back to New York. Nelson instantly looked over at Stevie. He could see the hurt in her eyes that she tried to hide, but failed. It was clear that she let herself fall for him again and Nelson knew it had to kill her to find out he was leaving again.
"She's in deep again." His wife said, shaking her head. "I'm not the smartest person, but I know when someone is in love with someone else. It's pretty sad."
"She'll get over it. She always does." Nelson lied. This time it was different and they both knew that.
Grace pulled her blond hair back into a messy bun and grabbed her car keys. "We need to go check on her."
"But it's…"
"We're going." She said, pulling him by the ear.
~How to Rock~
"Open up, Stevie!" Kacey growled, bagging on the door of the said girl's apartment. She was worried that Stevie was just in there sulking over Zander again. It's what happened the last time. "He said he'll keep in touch."
Her husband scoffed. "And how many times has he said that?"
"Kevin!" Kacey whispered, harshly.
"It's true." Kevin shrugged. "You know… we could get a giant hawk to go in there and get her."
She paused, gave him a weird look before continuing to get her friend to open the door. "You are so stubborn!" She yelled.
Kevin rolled his eyes and started digging through Kacey's purse.
"What are you doing?" Kacey snapped.
Kevin just continued to search through the huge bag. "Why do you have so much junk in here?"
"You're not supposed to go through a woman's purse."
"I found it." He said, pulling out her keys. "Remember when Stevie first moved here and you complained about the neighborhood and how it wasn't safe?"
"Yes…"
"And she gave you a key?"
Kacey's mouth dropped only for a second before snatching the keys from Kevin. "Why didn't you tell me that ten minutes ago?"
He shrugged. "I wanted to see how long Stevie would hold out. Plus you're cute when you're frustrated."
After playfully punching him, she unlocked the door and stormed in. "Stevie Baskara, get up right now."
"Er, Kacey…"
"What?" She snapped.
"I don't think she's here." Kevin pointed out just as Grace and Nelson walked into the apartment.
"What do you mean she's not here? Where could she have gone?" Nelson asked.
Kevin pointed to the note he had just picked up. "Read it yourself." He said, handing it to Grace who standing next to him.
"Read it out loud." Kacey ordered.
Grace nodded. "Dear Kacey, Kevin, Nelson, and Grace,"
"It's weird how she's so spot on." Nelson interrupted.
"Since I know you all will be looking for me and since I don't really want to speak to you over the phone or in person for that matter, I've decided to leave this note. Don't worry it's not a suicide or a running away note. I just need a vacation and since I left my phone there, you can't call me, but I will be back in a week or two. Love, Stevie." Grace finished.
"Where did she go?" Kacey asked, snatching the letter from Grace.
"It didn't say." Grace shrugged.
Kevin frowned and wrapped an arm around Kacey's waist. "So we just wait?"
~How to Rock~
Sighing, Zander placed the rest of his luggage in the back of the taxi. He didn't want to trouble his mother into taking him all the way to the airport and coming all the way back. He also didn't want her to call Stevie. "I'll call you every day this time." He reassured her when she walked back outside to give him another hug.
"Good," Cindy smiled, trying not to cry. "Come back soon."
Zander nodded. "I'll try."
"No," His mom said, shaking her head. "You will."
"Okay,"
Cindy smiled and gathered her son in her arms. "I love you, Darling. Be safe and call me when you get there."
"I will." He said again before giving her a kiss on the cheek and finally getting into the taxi to head back to New York.
A/N Last chapter will be posted on Saturday July 21 for Zevie Day!
