1Hi guys. Sorry I didn't update in... forever. You've probably forgotten what's going on but eh, the other chapters are still there for your reading pleasure :)

Emily hadn't seen her mom in 3 days now. She was caught up in a whirlwind of Paige, not to mention that the pair had the house to themselves. There were sleepovers, movies, popcorn, falling asleep together on the couch... everything you'd expect from a fairytale. Emily had never been more in love, not even with Maya.

"You're amazing, you know that?" whispered Emily, as she grabbed Paige's waist and took her by surprise. Paige was preparing dinner, and had been a million miles away.

"Geez Fields, I could've cut my own hand off"

"Well we wouldn't want that would we..." said Emily, smirking a little.

Paige ceased with the vegetable cutting and turned herself towards her girl. Emily reached her hands across Paige's back, pulling her in closer. Their lips were roughly an inch apart, and neither girl could resist a heated kiss. Cheeks were caressed, hair was clung to, and feelings were running high.

"Mmmm..." Paige mumbled mid-kiss.

"What's wrong?" replied Emily, pulling away and overly concerned.

"No, nothing... I just... we can't do this all the time, you know?"

"You're probably right..." Emily smiled, fondly. "You're staying again tonight though, right?"

"Oh yeah!" Paige replied, enthusiastically. Emily nodded knowingly and gave her a quick peck, before dancing away into living room.

"Where you off to babe?" Paige called.

"I figured I should go see my Mom. You know, it's been awhile now..."

"Oh, duh, of course..." said Paige, standing in the doorway.

"I'll be back in time for dinner, which I'm sure will be... amazing."

"You bet."

Emily took her coat and was out the door.

Pam was still looking very pale. Emily felt guilty for not having visited more, she just figured if anything happened then she'd get a call. Perhaps she could bring Paige next time. Pam was beginning to seem accepting and Emily thought it was time to make that step. She sat gazing at her mother, thinking, pondering... when suddenly she stirred. "E... Emily?"

"Right here Mom," she answered, squeezing her hand.

"It feels like forever... how long has it been now?"

"Bout two weeks"

"Two weeks! Have you... have you been at school? Is the house clean"

Emily laughed, knowing her mother too well. "It's fine Mom, everything's fine."

"And how's Ben?"

Woah. Emily's stomach dropped. "B... Ben?"

"Yes silly, Ben. Has he been keeping you company?"

"Mom... Ben and I broke up."

"Oh, I'm sorry honey... when did that happen?"

"Ages ago, you... rem...ember?" and then it dawned on Emily. The memory loss. The doctor had mentioned memory loss. She took a deep swallow. "Uh... yeah, it just wasn't working out."

"Oh, well... you're better than him Emily. And now you can focus on your school work, and swimming."

"And you, Mom."

"Oh, don't worry about me! I'm feeling fine actually."

It broke Emily's heart to see how unaware her mother was of her condition. And she didn't want to be the one to tell her... for so many reasons. This whole situation was complicated enough as it was and now they were back to square one. Emily could feel tears welling in her eyes. "Look, Mom... I've got a test tomorrow and I... I should probably go," she said, choking.

"Oh, of course... just come back when you can."

"Yeah," muttered Emily, rushing out to conceal her tears. She immediately rolled around the door and leant against the hospital wall, panting. She couldn't believe what had just happened.