(Author's Notes- Hi everyone! Thanks for the great reviews!! Here's chapter #6! Please Read & Review!! Thanks!! --E.B.F.R.)

Chapter #6- Telling Friends

Kelly's-

Liz had met Emily at Kelly's around 6pm.

"Hey Emily. What did you need to talk to me about?" Liz asked.

"There's something I have to tell you, and it's quite difficult to say…it's about me and Lucky…"

"You two are dating." It was a statement from Liz, not a question. There was no hint of bitterness in her voice.

Emily looked at her shocked, and a bit paled that she knew.

"How…?"

"Easy, anyone who saw you two could see it. You both have eyes for each other."

"And you're like ok with that? You're not mad?"

"No I'm not mad. Emily, you and Lucky have been friends since way before Nik and I came to town. Why shouldn't you two get together?"

"But…but what about not dating your best friend's ex?"

"Oh Em…I'm not mad ok? Go for it. I think it will work out." Liz said, smiling.

"Are we that obvious?" Emily asked.

"Ohhhh yes. When did this 'discovery' of sorts happen anyway? You two showed no indication of getting together, despite not being able to take your eyes off of each other?" Liz asked a smile no her face.

"Well, we confirmed that we were boyfriend and girlfriend (that sounds very weird to say right now) a few hours ago. I went to Arizona yesterday morning, and wrote a letter to Lucky telling him that if I wasn't already in love with him, then I was definitely falling in love. I said it because the previous night I dragged Lucky away from his 'guys night out' with Nikolas. They were watching horror movies and I dragged Lucky into my own personal version of hell. I was really upset because that night……I, I found out that my mother's cancer is back." Emily said bleakly.

"Oh Em…I'm so sorry." Liz said as she hugged her best friend.

"Thanks. I know everyone will help and support me. I broke down like twice in Lucky's arms already. Although it seems like more…"

"Don't worry Emily. We'll be there for you too."

"I know, and it means the world to me."

"What do you say you and I order a triple thick chocolate shake with extra chocolate, then we can have an extra large hot chocolate after that?" Liz suggested.

"I like it. Let's go for it." Emily said a small smile at her lips.

The Docks-

"Hey Nikolas." Lucky said as his brother approached.

"Hey Lucky. How's Emily?"

"She's doing alright…"

"There's something I need to tell you concerning Em and I." Lucky said, a bit less nervous than Emily.

"What is it? Are you guys ok?"

"Yeah, we're fine…but I'm just letting you know that she and I are dating."

"That's great. But you do know, you hurt her and I'll be on your heels so fast…" Nikolas said only half jokingly.

"I know bro. I won't."

"But the reason this came about was because Em's mom is sick. Her, her cancer's returned." Lucky said sadly.

"Poor Em…how's she taking it?" Nikolas asked with sympathy.

"She's doing ok. Not the greatest, but ok. I think this is going to make her stronger in the end." Lucky said.

"Absolutely. Where is she now?"
"With Liz, at Kelly's. She's telling Liz the same thing I told you."

"Well, let's go." Nikolas said as he and his brother made their way to the small diner.

(Author's Notes- Hope you liked this chapter!! Please Review!! Next Chapter (#7)- A bit of Zander, a lot of AJ, a splash of Edward & Tracy and an ounce of Jason - There will be more Jason in chapter #8. Thanks!! --E.B.F.R.)