The guys got to the mall at around 11:30 a.m.

" We'll be done at 5:00 but if you want to go back to the hotel you can surely do that," Paul said.

" I'll just go buy a book. Plus I'd like to see how this all works," Emma replied.

" Ok, whatever you decide to do is fine. Here's the keys in case you change your mind," Shawn said handing her the keys. She took them and left.

" Lets get this over with," Kevin said as the guys laughed.

Emma bought a big chapter book, a drink and sat down at the food court where she could watch the guys sign autographs.

Five hours later the guys were done signing.

" Has she been sitting there this whole time reading?" Kevin asked rubbing his hand.

" I think so," Paul said as they walked over.

" What are you reading?" Shawn asked as they sat down.

" Oh, it's a Michael Connolly book. I can't believe it's already 5:00 p.m. the time went by so fast," Emma replied.

" For us too. We love interacting with the fans," Paul said.

" I could tell. You all looked like you were having a good time."

" We did and now I'm starving. Can we go eat?" Sean asked.

" Yeah lets go," Kevin said as they all headed back to the hotel to eat.

After they were done eating everyone went back to Kevin's room to hang out.

" I don't mean to pry but can I ask you a question?" Kevin asked looking at Emma.

" Sure," Emma said.

" How old are you?"

" 21,"

" You act so much older I would have guessed 25,"

" Thank you," she said smiling. " I'm gonna have to head back to the room I'm kind of tired,"

" I'll be there in a minute," Sean said as she left.

" We need to talk kid," Kevin said as soon as she left.

" About?" Sean asked grabbing another beer.

" You haven't had a girlfriend since the divorce," Kevin said.

" So, I've been with other girls," Sean exclaimed." Ringrats, you've been with ringrats. That doesn't really count," Kev said.

" Do you have something bothering that you'd like to talk about?" Shawn asked.

" Come on kid," Paul said.

" What is this gang up on Sean day. No I don't have anything bothering me. Just because I haven't had a girlfriend means nothing," Sean said standing up and walking to the door and leaving.

" Should one of us go after him?" Shawn asked.

" Nah, let him cool off. We'll talk to him in the morning," Paul said.

" Should we go warn Emma?" Kevin asked.

" Maybe she can talk some sense into him. Get him to open up," Paul said as they both nodded.

Sean walked into the room all pissed off. Emma walked out pf the bathroom and saw Sean outside.

" I thought you were gonna be gone longer?" he asked.

" They really pissed me off tonight," Sean said sounding mad.

" Why? What happened?"

" Kevin thinks I have a problem because I haven't had a girlfriend since the divorce which was four years ago,"

" Oh, I don't mean to be nosy but why haven't you?"

" They're right. Funny thing is I do have a problem. Teri left me with food intentions. I don't blame her at all, I wouldn't want to be married to me either," he said sitting down on the bed.

She sat next to him," don't be so hard on yourself. You are a good man and anyone you marry will be the luckiest girl."

Sean shook his head," I'm not a good man, I cheated o Teri at least ten times with ringrats. Now that's all my life consists of. It's weird, I don't even know why I do it. I loved Teri and look what I did to her, how I treated her, I'm worthless."

Emma put her hand on his cheek," look at me," she said as he looked up. " You are not worthless. You're just in a stump right now. You can't change the past Sean. Look to the future at what you do have. A career, family, and friends who obviously care and want to help."

" Yeah, I suppose you're right in some sense," he said looking into her eyes.

She smile," I am right," she said as he nodded.

" I'm not that tired so I think I'm gonna go to the bar," he said getting up.

" What getting drunk going to accomplish?"

" It will make me feel better."

" Really? Going and getting trashed, losing you money, and waking up with a bad hang over will make you feel better."

" Why do you care so much?"

" Someone's got to and it's obviously not going to be you so come on please. Just stay, we can have fun here," she said.

" really and what are we going to do that's so fun?" he asked licking his lips.

" We could watch a movie,"

" Sure, which one?"

" You pick,"

" Ok," he said picking up the remote control. " How about Final Destination?"

" You're picking a horror?"

" You said anything,"

" Ok a horror it is,"

" We don't have to watch this if you don't like horror movies. I was just teasing."

" No you weren't and yes we can watch it. I don't mind really. I told you to pick one and I meant it,"

" Ok," he said buying it and laying on the bed getting comfortable. Emma laid next to him as it went on.

The next morning Sean rolled over and held Emma.

" Morning," Sean said yawning not opening her eyes.

" Morning," Emma said yawning as well but opening her eyes when she realized a hand was on her stomach and a face as well.

" Sorry about that," he replied sitting up.

" Don't worry about it. I don't mind," she said which made him look.

" Yeah, hmmm. What time is it?" he asked rubbing his eyes.

" 8:30 a.m. I'm gonna go take a shower," she said getting up and heading toward the bathroom. Sean turned the TV on and opened the blinds.

Kevin, Paul, and Shawn were all in their room when there was a knock on the door.

" Kid, what are you doing here so early?" Paul asked letting him in.

" Where's Emma?" Shawn asked.

" Getting us a table. She told me to come talk to you guys," Sean said.

" Did she now?" Kevin asked.

" You were right," Sean said as the other starred at him as he continued," I do have a problem, Emma made me realize something last night."

" What's that?" Paul asked.

" I need to stop living in the past. Stop sleeping with all these ringrats. Emma made me realize that I'm better than that," Sean said.

" We've been trying to tell you that for years," Kevin said.

" I know I guess it took someone else for me to actually understand," Sean replied.

" Good for you kid and we'll help," Shawn said.

" I'm going to need it," Sean said as they left.

" Thank you," Paul said as he sat down next to Emma.

" For?" Emma asked.

" Talking to Sean, we really appreciate it," Kevin said.

" He just needed to realize that he was better then he thought he was and that he had family and friends that care about him," she exclaimed.

Both Shawn's came to the table and sat down. They all ordered breakfast and talked among themselves.

" so what's on the agendas for today?" Emma asked.

" House show then on Wednesday through Friday we have off," Paul said.

" That's cool, Do you usually have three days off like that?"

" Not normally no. Usually it's house show after house show and meetings," Paul exclaimed.

" Do you all go home then?" she asked.

" Yeah, if you need a place to stay you can crash with me," Shawn said.

" You sure you don't mind?" she asked.

" Of course not, I would love to have the company," Shawn said.

" Great, thanks I really appreciate it," she said smiling which he nodded.