Well it happened today I had to let something that was near and dear to me go. I've been with this show from the very very beginning and watching it go, really sucks. But the finale did not disappoint. I never realized how much the character Wilhelmina Slater meant to me, until i stumbled across something on tumblr. Anywho the show may be gone, but fic still live on! So here it is...Deticated to you all that have been here with me reading and reviewing, and furthermore to those 5 wonderful ladies(you know who) who I wouldnt have met if it hadnt been for Ugly Betty, and they stay up with me all hours of the night talking about fun, crazy and most times very naughty things xD I love you guys so much you dont even know it! We should mourn the loss of a wonderful show but Celebrate the life of this groundbreaking series that made us laugh cry and most importantly introduced us to the hotness that is 00 Bowler! xD

Virginia 4:00p.m

It was around 4 by the time Tiny and Donnie arrived, they had gone to the post office for another quick delivery for Betty and Co. Once they returned they walked straight into the kitchen and saw that the basement door was open.

"Why is the door open?" Donnie asked.

Abe took a large sip from his glass. "I let him up here."

"Why the hell did you do that? He could have escaped, you dumbass."

"But he didn't. I'm not like Tiny, I know how to supervise."

"You're not the damn boss, you listen to me!" Donnie yelled.

From the basement Daniel smiled as his plans were coming to a boil. From upstairs Wilhelmina heard the yelling and arguing. She sat against the wall thinking back on everything that happened, and how and why she deserved what she got. She heard a knock at the window. She ignored it at first, but heard it more and more as they became louder. She headed to the window and looked out, she saw a smiling Daniel Meade below. She opened the window and leaned out. "What are you doing!?"

"I'm getting us out of here!"

"How? I'm stuck up here and you're down there."

"Climb out the window."

"That's not going to happen."

"Wilhelmina, you have to. I got you!"

"No." Daniel sighed and walked around the house finding what he was looking for. He took the ladder and placed it in front of the ledge. "Climb out to the ledge and then go down the ladder."

She sighed heavily and looked back before taking a leap of faith. She stepped out on the ledge, as he told her, and starting climbing down the ladder; Daniel holding the other end. Once she was within reach Daniel grabbed her hips to help her down and she quickly panicked.

"Woah, what's up with you?"

"Don't do that!" She looked down and Daniel looked at her trying to figure out why she would have such a response to his harmless action. He then remembered the night before and nodded his head. Once she was on the ground Daniel took her hand.

"Let's go and fast."

"I remember the way out, I think."

"Good." They began to run away from the house.

Xxx

Virginia 5:00pm

After moments of yelling, Abe walked out the house for a smoke and Donnie went upstairs, wanting to take out some frustration. When he unlocked the door he noticed the room was empty and the window was open.

"Are you fucking kidding me?" He screamed and ran down to the basement. Noticing the little window was shattered and it was empty. He stomped up the stairs and slammed the screen door open. "They escaped you dumbass." He hit Abe upside the head. "We're going to find them and fucking kill them stay your ass here." Donnie grabbed Tiny and they ran through the woods.

As they ran away, Abe made a phone call on his phone; smiling.

Wilhelmina noticed this was the second time she was running, barefoot this time. It was not the time to be worrying about appearance, her Chanel was ripped her jacket was gone, her blouse was dirty, she had scrapes on her legs and bruises on her arms and back. Daniel looked the same a bruise on his head and cuts on his face, his suit jacket ripped and his dress pants covered in dirt. They didn't stop, until they reached what looked like a rocky cliff it was about 12 feet off the ground and there was a little path to lead down but they didn't have time. At the bottom was a body of water.

"We have to jump."

"No, I don't swim."

"Come on Daniel it's either jump or die. You shouldn't care about your hair." She mocked.

"It's not my hair I care about Wilhelmina. I can't swim."

She sighed and took his hand.

"What are you doing?"

"We're jumping in. Hold your nose." She pulled him to the edge.

"Wilhelmina I told you I can not s-"

"JUMP!" She yelled and before he knew it his feet were off the ground as he headed towards the circle of blue liquid that was beneath him. He shut his eyes tight and he felt the impact of the water hit his skin, so hard it burned. The water surrounded them and he felt like he couldn't breathe. He felt a hand pull him up and he could breathe again.

Wilhelmina held him up one arm wrapped around his waist keeping them afloat. "You Okay?"

"Yeah! No thanks to you could have said ready set go."

She let him go and he started ducking under the water. She pulled him back up and held him closer to her. "You done being a baby?"

He looked up at her, and noticed her hair was soaking wet, her make up had long faded away, and she was breathing erratically.

"What are you staring at Meade?"

"You're wet."

"Really I didn't notice us jumping fourteen feet into an unknown body of water. It's not the first time I've gotten wet."

Daniel had to push out all the thoughts that came to his mind but couldn't help when a smirk appeared on his face. "I'm sure it isn't." It must have sounded dirtier than it should have because she dropped him and swam over to where there was steady ground to hold on to. He was kicking in the water madly as Wilhelmina watched on the dirt ground she found on the side of the lake. She lifted herself on it and sat; she looked up and saw that the cliff covered her so if they looked down they wouldn't see her. She laughed as she watched Daniel struggle in the water, she knew he could swim; who was he kidding?

"Daniel, give it up." She laughed at him.

He floated to surface and treaded water. "My cover is blown." He swam towards where she was and lifted him self up on the ground sitting beside her.

"Nice Try."

"You almost believed me."

"Whatever."

"So you would have saved my life?"

"Daniel no, god I just didn't want them to see us." She was smiling.

"It's okay I won't tell. Your secret is safe with me." He nudged her with his shoulder laughing.

"Shhh." She silenced him. They couldn't hear talking but they heard rattling of leaves. Still on the edge Wilhelmina peeked up and saw them heading down the rocks.

"They are coming down, how long can you hold your breath?"

"Not that long."

"Well you're gonna have to." She hopped off and turned around hands on the ledge and Daniel did the same.

"When I say go; go under and do not come up until I tap you."

He nodded. They waited a couple more seconds to the point where they could see them but they didn't see Daniel and Wilhelmina and she signaled for them to go under. Wilhelmina hoped they would do what she planned they would in her head. They would look for a minute get pissed and climb back up looking around else where. She was right because after 2 minutes she and Daniel were trying to regain their breathing patterns. A cold air came over them and it caused them to get chilly.

"You know since our clothes are wet, we should take them off so we don't get Hypothermia."

"Are you trying to get me naked Meade?" She lifted an eyebrow.

"No I'm just saying."

"We won't get hypothermia we aren't in the water anymore."

"Okay, well if we take them off our clothes will dry quicker."

"Is that all you got? I'm sure that's a big hit with the ladies."

"Fine, let's go for a swim. I mean there is nothing else to do. I'll race you to the other side and back."

"You are so childish."

"Are you afraid of losing?"

"I never lose."

"Do it."

"No."

"Scaredy Cat."

"Really?"

He started squawking like a chicken.

"You're on."

She stood up and pulled her blouse over her head and began to take her skirt off. Daniel, sitting down, just gaped at her.

"Are you going to stand and look like a lifeless doll or are you gonna race me." She had her hand on her hip and he shook his head.

"Yeah." He stood up eyes still on hers.

"Wipe off the drool Daniel."

He took of his pants and suit shirt and jacket; they both stood in just their underwear. Before he knew it Wilhelmina was already in the water halfway to the other side. The longer they were in the water the warmer it became after the little race and Daniel's fake drowning they realized the water was shallow in some parts and they could touch the ground. They were close, Wilhelmina was aware, maybe too close.

"I wanted to talk to you about something."

"What, my eyes again?" She smirked

"No, it's serious."

"What?"

"Last night or early this morning, what happened?"

She was quiet and just looked him.

"You can tell me."

"Nothing Daniel, I don't want to talk about it." She turned her head away and started to swim back to where their clothes were.

"You'll feel better if you let it out."

"How the hell would you know, have you ever been in this predicament?"

"I was onl-"

"Stop acting like you care Daniel because we both know you don't, we're not friends, we're only stuck in this situation because of you!"

"So it's my fault all this happened?"

"Yes!"

"Okay I told them to take you, then inject us with whatever, for you to sprain your ankle for us to be brought here, and for you to get…"

"GET WHAT!" Wilhelmina screamed.

"Never mind." He put his head down.

"Can't say it, fine I'll remind you what happened Daniel. I was raped okay, not something you'd expect to hear. Less than 24 hours ago I had involuntary sex with someone that has semi control of my life! Happy? I said it and I still don't feel any better about it! It's your fault I'm caught in this mess, I don't owe you a thing Daniel especially any kind of friendship your trying to form!"

"Wilhelmina I'm-"

"You're sorry, I don't need your sympathy Daniel. I'm a big girl."

"God Wilhelmina for once in your life can you not be such a controlling bitch I'm trying to help!"

"I don't want nor need your help Daniel!"

"Yes you do, I helped you out of here, I could have let you stay up there but I didn't. It's because I care Wilhelmina, whether you like it or not I do care what happens to you because without you who knows the person I'd become, you've helped me more than both of us know. Believe or not, we need each other."

Wilhelmina just stared at him his confession had her in awe. He took advantage of this situation and pulled her by her neck crashing his lips to her, she let him briefly.

"No." She turned around getting out of the water and redressing Daniel reluctantly followed; head down, sighing.

Xxxxx

Suarez House 7:00pm

Betty arrived at her home with Marc, Amanda and Claire in tow. "I can't believe someone wants to kill Aunt Betty!" Justin squealed.

"Justin!" Hilda yelled.

"What? This is the most exciting thing that's happened to our family, since Grandpa was on the run from the IRS."

"Upstairs, now."

He sulked and told everyone goodnight. "Aunt Betty?"

"Yes." Betty lifted her head to look at him.

"If you die can I rent your apartment?"

"Justin!" Hilda and Papi yelled.

"Sorry!" He ran up the stairs into his bedroom.

"Mija, nothing will go wrong."

"You don't know that Papi, these people aren't playing."

"Did you call the cops?"

"No."

"Why not?"

"Because, what if they find out? They might go after her and then me! I'm to pretty to die." Marc added holding on to Amanda.

"Sweetie." She ran her hand through his hair.

"Well, I think you should say something. If not, I will." Hilda snapped.

"Hilda, I can handle this myself. I will tell them when I feel comfortable. Right now I need a place to stay. This person knows too much."

"Anything for you Mija." Ignacio kissed her forehead.

"Are they staying?" Hilda pointed.

"Can they?"

"Of course. Are you guys hungry I was made tacos for dinner."

"Sure." Claire responded.

"Yuck." Marc spat.

"Hell yes. Bring it Papa Suarez!" She grabbed his arm and led him to the kitchen.

Xxxx

Virginia 8:00pm

As they continued walking it was silent, walking past the same tree, Daniel spoke up. "Do you know where we are going?"

"Yes."

"You sure, we passed the same tree three times."

"Fine, then you find the way out of here."

He took the lead and they walked a couple of minutes before approaching another log house. "It's another house, maybe someone is there." Daniel pointed.

"I don't think so, looks suspicious."

"It's the only way Wilhelmina."

She gave a long sigh and walked to the house. Looking through the windows they saw nothing in the house. The fire place and lights were off, everything was neat. Daniel turned the knob on the front door surprised when it opened. "Hey, it's open."

"So? We're not going in."

"Come on." He grabbed her inside and closed the door behind them locking it. "There. Safe, no one will even know." She nodded and walked to the small, neat living room. Daniel put on some lights, looking through the house.

"This will do for now, at least until we can find our way back. I'm sure there will be a map, compass or phone here."

"You know how to use a compass?"

"I wasn't a cub scout for nothing." Daniel laughed.

"Yeah." Wilhelmina sat down on the couch, lifting her legs on it to lie across.

Daniel was moving around in the kitchen. "You want something to drink?"

"Any kind of alcohol."

Daniel laughed and pulled out some Merlot he found.

"These people have good taste." He came into the living room with two glasses and a bottle. Filling each glass and passing one to her. She downed it quickly and sat it on the end table, looking up.

"What are you thinking about?" Daniel asked.

"What you said?"

"Not this .What?"

"I'm not repeating it." She smiled.

"You care about what I say."

"I didn't say that. I said I was thinking about it."

"And."

"And, you're right."

"Can we get that in writing?"

"Never."

"Care to explain?"

"I mean sure we fight most of the time, but in the end it's what makes us, well us. I push you to be the best and strangely you do the same for me."

"Like Yin and Yang." Daniel sipped and Wilhelmina looked down at him on the floor in front of her.

"Yeah, who knew Daniel Meade knew something about Chinese Philosophy?"

"Says the one who didn't go to college."

She threw a pillow at him and lowered herself down to the floor next to him.

"I didn't say it was a bad thing. It worked out for you. You became a successful model and are undeniably the most beautiful woman in the industry. Not to mention hardworking and successful."

"Are you complimenting me?"

"Maybe?"

"Then you forgot the part about me being a bitch." She looked at him and he looked back. He moved to put his glass up next to hers and turned his body to face hers. "Well, I don't think it's always a bad thing. I couldn't deal with too much nice Willie."

"I don't think nice Willie exists."

"Oh I wouldn't be so sure." He leaned in closer.

"Daniel what are you doing?" Their breath was mixing.

"Nothing if you tell me to stop."

She didn't say anything, but her breath quickened and Daniel knew then she wanted exactly what he did. He leaned in and pressed his mouth to hers kissing her deeply. She grabbed his nape and pulled his bottom lip into her mouth, bringing him down to the floor. He traced her bottom lip, and their dueling tongues fought for dominance in their mouths. Daniel moved a hand to unbutton her blouse and he removed it throwing it to the side as Wilhelmina scraped her nails down his back. As he reached for her skirt, she had a sudden flashback.

Donnie pinned her against the mattress and brought the other hand to her skirt pushing it up; roughly running his hand along the inside of her thigh, and whispering into her ear.

"I think your gonna like this."

He thrust his tongue in her mouth as she moved her head from side to side to avoid contact.

She moved her mouth away from Daniel and he removed his hands from her hips. "What?" He asked, breathless, looking into her eyes. She didn't have to say a word; he immediately knew why she stopped him. He got off of her and sat next to her again. Wilhelmina got up and pulled her blouse back on.

"I'm sorry. I just.."

"It's okay. I understand."

She nodded her head.

"I'm sure there are bedrooms up there. I'm gonna get some rest."

"Yeah, you should."

"Okay. Well, Goodnight." She headed up the stairs and Daniel watched her, then took and drained the bottle with a heavy sigh.