Chapter 7: Truth comes out a little at a time

It was awfully warm in Tampa for a September day and Riley rolled down the window and peeked in the

back of the car where Sebastian's car seat normally would have been. She missed him terribly when

he was with Cody but she loved the fact that he wanted to spend time with him. She glanced over at

Shawn who looked a little tired from all the driving he had been doing. He had been good to her in the

year they had been together but part of her would never really be over Cody. Her hand subconsciously

went to her stomach and he looked away from the road for a second glancing at her before he spoke.

"You feeling sick again?"

"Maybe just a little." She answered truthfully. "We are almost there though. I think I will feel better

once we stop." She smiled at the thought of seeing her little sister and the man who had given her the

chance to begin her career as a Diva. Adam had been good for her and Elizabeth. He had trained her and

been a good friend to her through all the stuff she went through with Cody. He never judged her when

she told him that she was with Shawn and told her that as long as she was happy, he was happy for her.

Then Teddy had broken Elizabeth's heart and Adam had been there to lend a shoulder. She eventually

gave into her feelings for him and the two were married. Shortly before they married, they found out

that Lizzie was pregnant.

"Aubree is coming too. She is bringing Mike with her."

"Mike? Why Mike? Isn't she dating John?"

"She is but he is off doing some signings in Chicago and couldn't come. Mike, Aubree, Lizzie and I all

went to college together."

They pulled up in front of Elizabeth and Adam's house to find Adam sitting on the porch. He was sitting

there with his head back and his eyes closed looking tired and worn out.

"Dude, you don't look so good." Riley said as she stepped out of the car and smiled at him.

"I will be so glad when you sister has the baby. She is evil. "

"She's just uncomfortable because she is so far along. Riley was the same way right before Sebastian

was born. I didn't think I was going to get through it." Shawn replied as he was bringing the bags in from

the car. Adam got up and hugged Riley and led them into the house. Elizabeth sat in the kitchen and

looked up smiling as she saw her sister and Shawn walk into the house. She could tell instantly that

something was going on with Riley and made a mental note to talk to her about it later.

"Did you bring Bree with you?"

"She is coming a little bit later. She and Mike are driving in from Georgia after they spend a little time

with Sebastian."

"I thought she was dating JoMo."

"He is off doing some signings and Mike wanted to see you. It has been a little while you know."

"Yeah, so why don't we go into the living room and Adam can help Shawn get you guys all settled into

your room."

"Sounds like a plan"

Aubree sat in the car and looked over at Mike singing along with the radio. He was carefree and fun

loving and didn't really care what people thought of him. He was honestly an amazing person and she

was loving that they were getting to reconnect. She heard her phone ring and looked at it before

answering.

"Hello?"

"Hey baby, I just wanted to see how Florida was."

"Actually, we are still driving down. We got a late start. How are the signings?"

"Maria and I are actually having a lot of fun. She is showing me around."

"Maria is there with you?" she said trying to sound surprised

"Yeah, I didn't mention that before?"

"No, hold on a sec. What is it Mike? Yeah, it's cool if we stop to get something to eat. I'm actually a little

hungry anyway. Now what where you saying hon?" she said back into the phone trying to sound as sweet as she could.

"Mike? Mizanin? Aubree, why is Mike in the car with you?"

"Oh, I didn't mention it before? Yeah, Mike and I are headed down to Florida. He is an old college pal and wanted to see Lizzie before she gives birth to Adam's kid. Listen, we are going to stop and get something to eat. I will have to talk to you later. Bye" She hung the phone up and started to giggle a little.

" I take it he was less than pleased with the mention of my name."

"I could practically hear his blood boil over the phone." They pulled into Adam's driveway a few minutes later and stepped out of the car. "I'm going to go in and talk to Rilez and Lizzie. Bring my stuff in for me?" He simply nodded his head and she kissed him on the cheek and went in the house. This would prove to be an interesting trip, he thought to himself.