To over come the fear she experienced alone with any of the newsies SS decided to spend the day alone with each of them. She started with Jack. They had lunch and talked about his dream of going to Sante Fe. Next to last was Bumlets. They had lunch in Central Park and feed the pigeons. They talked and SS apologized for slapping him. Race was the last newsie. He and SS spent the day at the tracks. When they got back to the LH that evening SS was laughing and smiling for the frist time in months. "How was ya day?" he asked with a grin. He was so glad to see SS over coming her fears. "It was good," she said with a smile. "She wiped da place out. I ain't neva seen anyone win dat much." Race smirked. "You're jest making a mountain out of a mole hill. I didn't win dat much." she laughed.

( Note: Fast Forwarding again.)

Six months after her rape SS and Mush sat on the roof of the LH. Mush took her hands in his and looked into her eyes. "I's so proud of you SS. They way yous ova come yer fear." he smiled. "I luv ya so much, and I want ya to have dis!" Then he let go of her hands and pulled out a small box and handed it to her. "Oh, my goodness gracious!" SS shirked taking the box. SS opened the box and her eyes widened, there was the most gergous ring she had ever seen.

Mush took the ring from the box and placed it on SS's finger. "Dis belonged to me mudda. She was da most amazing women I knew, but now I's want you to have it. Cause you's me goirl SS and yous da most amazing goirl I know." SS wrapped her arms around Mush's neck and kissed him. She broke the kiss and looked into his eyes. She saw love, loyalty, and a safe haven in those brown pools. She knew she was loved and she no longer had to be afraid. "I love you too Mush! I's so honored to have dis ring!" she said starting to cry.

Mush held SS in his arms. He saw a spark In her eyes that told him she loved him and trusted him. He knew everything would be fine. SS would continue to over her fear and with their love nothing could every hurt her again.