"Well I'm all set." Robby Ray said while walking down stairs with his cowboy hat and moustache on.
"Uh huh." Jackson said half paying attention while watching TV
"That's great." Miley said
Miley plopped her Hannah self on one of the chairs when she realized she has to come up with a plan to stall for Lily and Oliver to come over. Wait… couldn't she just tell her Dad that Lily and Oliver were coming over? Why should she make up some silly Hannah excuse?
"Umm, Dad, is it okay if we wait just 10 or 15 minutes to get on the limo?" Miley asked Robby Ray
"And why's that?" He contradicted
"'Cause Lily and Oliver are coming over to say bye before I leave." She said with a smile on her face
"Well I guess that means you and your friends made up, huh?" Robby Ray
"Yeah, it does. I'm glad I can leave knowing that this whole argument is behind us."
"Yup. So when're they gonna be here?" Robby Ray
"Lily said that they'll be here in about 5 to 10 minutes."
Roxy turned toward the back door then said, "Lily alert in 5, 4, 3, 2,….."
Just then Lily burst into the room hoping to only see Miley there, but everyone was in the room staring at her. Oliver then ran into her, panting like a dog.
"Ha, nice entrance." Jackson said unpleasantly, yet in a coolish way
Lily shot Jackson an 'Oh-Shut-Up' look, then did a double-take and checked out his clothes.
"You look different, Jackson." Oliver said
"I know kid. By the way, it's Johnson; call me Johnson, got that?" Jackson
"Alright, Johnson." Oliver laughed quietly to himself
"Yeah, nice shades… Johnson." Lily said humorously
"Thanks, they're new." He boasted
"Okay, I think that's enough. Now quit it Jackson!" Miley interrupted
"Johnson!" Everyone said in unison
Miley looked around, "Whatever! Can everyone just please leave us to our business?" she asked referring to her and her friends
Some 'sures and fines' came from Robby Ray, Roxy, and Jackson; then they left the living room. Then Lily and Oliver moved out of the kitchen and onto the green couch to talk with Miley.
"I'm really glad you guys could make it in time." Miley started
"Yeah, we are too…" Oliver said, then elbowed Lily in the forearm
"Ow, yeah, what he said." Lily elbowed him back in the ribs
Miley didn't notice the elbowing thing between Lily and Oliver, so she continued coolly.
"I really didn't mean to keep this whole trip a secret from you guys. Honestly Lily, I would've told you that I was going to New York to audition for this movie during our Friday night sleepover. Remember that? The one you walked out on?" Miley explained
"I remember. But why didn't you though? I was there long enough to hear big news like that. Wasn't I?" She questioned
"I guess. But I wanted to tell you sometime special during the sleepover. Not during dinner." Miley said
"I see what you mean. I guess I would have announced something like that just at the right moment to make it seem important." Lily
Oliver switched his gaze from Miley to Lily to Miley to Lily again, during their conversation.
"Exactly! And you didn't give me that right moment because you left in a rush after our argument." Miley
"Whoa, hold on, you guys had another argument before the beach!? What's with you two?" Oliver blurted
Miley had a troubled look. "I, I… really don't know."
"Me neither." Lily said confused
They've been arguing on and off with each other. It was time to end this shenanigan. And that's what Miley was going to do.
"Lily, what the heck are we doing?" Miley asked and Lily shot up to look straight at her
"I don't know. You tell me. After all, you started it." She replied sharply
"No, you did. It was when you started to say that Jake was bad news for me. That's when we fell into that dark pit of disagreement." Miley snapped
"Calm down guys!! Or else you're gonna get into a fist fight!" Oliver glared at his friends
"Ohhhh yeah…. But he really, truly is bad news for you! Oliver and I both mean it!" Lily said grabbing Oliver by the shirt
"That's right, Miley. Take our word for it. We wanted to…" Oliver started to say until Jackson rushed over to open the front door to get to the limo.
"Hey Hannah, say bye to your friends. The limo awaits us…" Jackson said to Miley then headed straight for the limo
"Sorry Miles. You could always call Lily and Oliver up on the phone during our flight. We're practically late, so we have to get going now or else there's no New York for Hannah." Robby Ray explained calmly
"But Dad, we need to talk face to face. Not over the phone. Please…" Miley stood up
"Sorry bud, but we really gotta leave now! Don't you wanna get to New York in time?" Robby Ray
"Well, yeah. But can't it wait?!" Miley
"I'm afraid not."
"Fine." Miley said then turned back to her friends. "Sorry guys, I'll have to call you from the jet. I hope you understand."
Oliver stood up to face Miley. "Hey, don't worry. We understand. Just call us on our cells when you're on that jet. Right now you've gotta get to that limo. Go on…"
"Yeah Miley. We'll be waiting for your call." Lily said sweetly
That made Miley smile. She hugged Oliver and Lily. "I have the two nicest, most understanding friends in the world!"
After Miley let them go, Lily said, "Thanks. You probably should get going now. And always remember, you'll be our friend no matter what might come in between us. We'll prevail together."
"Thanks Lily, that means a lot to me." Miley said
"Miles, ya coming? I'll walk Lily and Oliver out through the back." Robby Ray said
Miley glanced at her Dad for a split second then went back to looking at Lily and Oliver. "Yeah I'm ready to go. I'll definitely call you guys. And thanks again for understanding." She couldn't help but smile so sweetly toward her friends.
"Don't mention it. That's what we do for each other. Have a safe flight." Oliver
"Yeah, have a wonderful time in New York! I think you'll nail that audition for sure!" Lily encouraged
Miley just nodded her head and started walking out the door. Robby Ray smiled at his daughter, and then walked over to Lily and Oliver. It was time for Lily to put her plan into action.
"Mr. Stewart, how the heck are you doing?" Lily asked relaxed
"Alright, what's your little plan Lily? Tell me now…" Robby Ray said
"What… how'd you know I had a plan running through my head?"
"I could tell by the way you were fidgeting on the couch wanting to get over with the Miley conversation." Robby Ray
"Wow… you're much smarter than you look." Oliver said
Lily rolled her eyes. Robby Ray got quiet.
"I'll pretend I didn't hear that…" Robby Ray
"Oh, but I, I didn't mean it in a bad way it's just that it cam-" Oliver tried to finish
"Save your breath, Oliver." Lily put a hand on his shoulder. "Now getting back to the plan; Mr. Stewart there's not much time so I'm just gonna come right out and say it. We want you to let us sneak onto that jet to fly to New York with you guys." Lily waited for Robby Ray's reaction.
Robby Ray thought for a few moments then said, "Ya know what I think? I think not. It's too much of a crazy idea. An idea that involves your parents, they wouldn't let you actually go. It's impossible."
Oliver looked to Lily who was giving Robby Ray a dirty look. "C'mon!!! You're supposed to be the cool parent here! Help us out… please!!! Oliver came up with a good plan! This can so work." Lily pleaded
"Why do you two wanna come along anyway? To check out New York City?" Robby Ray asked
"No… not to check out the city. It's to make sure Jake doesn't hur- does anything not, not right to Miley, that's all. We're going to protect her as her friends." Lily
"So, you guys aren't sure about that Jake fellow either, huh? Something doesn't feel right about that kid." Robby Ray
"You have nooo idea!" Oliver said. Lily whispered to him, "Shut up."
"We know exactly what you mean. We need to know that she'll be safe, right?" Lily
"Well, that's awfully nice of you two, but that's why Jackson and I are accompanying Miley on this trip. So we make sure Jake isn't up to any funny business." Robby Ray
"But we wanna be there to! And we've never got to explore the Big Apple before!! Plus we have this entire week off from school… spring break. This would be the perfect time to go to New York!" Oliver said
"Yeah totally what he said…!" Lily smiled
"But Lily, I thought you said that this wasn't about checking out the city?" Robby Ray
"Well for him, it is. But for me, it's not… well, not entirely. I might do like some shopping and ye- " Robby Ray cut her off
"Alright, alright… but what's gonna be the excuse for your parents?" Robby Ray was anxious
"Well Oliver said to tell our parents that you guys are taking us to New York on a rented jet plane over the weekend. That could work, right?" Lily shrugged
"Flying to New York on a rented jet plane? And you said Oliver came up with that!? Gee Oliver, you're must be smarter than you look!" Robby Ray mocked
Oliver lowered his eyebrows into an annoyed look. "Thanks… I get it." He said. Lily chuckled.
"Alright, I'll go with this. But if your parents don't buy it, then you two just can't come. I'll have to call them up now." Robby Ray
"Thanks soooo much Mr. Stewart!!! You most definitely are the coolest parent ever!! We knew we could trust you!!!" Lily said happily
As Robby Ray called, Roxy appeared in the front door looking for Robby Ray.
Oliver gasped. "It's Roxy, hide!" Then he and Lily hid behind the kitchen counter.
"Mr. Stewart? Mr. Stewart? Shouldn't we get going now? We might be late." Roxy called
"In a moment, Roxy. I'm kinda busy here… important call with Justin Timberlake's record label guy." Robby Ray answered
"Ohh, alright. I'll just have to tell Johnson and Miley that. Bye now…" And with that, Roxy gently closed the door behind her as she left so she wouldn't create a disturbance for Justin Timberlake's people.
Oliver and Lily came out of hiding. They turned to Robby Ray who was on his cell.
"Yes m'am … Yes, I understand … Well of course I'll send her over there to pack. … What was that? …. That's right, over the weekend. Sorry it's such short notice, but- … Oh, okay. Thank you! … Bye." Robby Ray talked to Lily's mom first. He turned to face Lily and Oliver.
"It's okay with Lily's parents. They said they didn't have any important plans for this weekend anyway. So you're free to go. Now Oliver… what's your home phone number?"
"555-7535." Oliver
Robby Ray punched the number into his phone then hit talk.
"I get to go, I get to go! I thought we did have to go my uncle Hank's bowling party on Sunday, but it's whatever now!!" Lily said
"Alright then … That means I will … Okay, so it'll be on Tuesday or Wednesday for- … Alright, that's fine with me … Yes, I rented it from, uhh, that jet renting place … Yeah, that's the one! … Yes, I'll be sure to tell him. He'll be coming over there to pack so- … Okay then, have a good one!" Robby Ray ended the phone call and closed his phone.
"So, is it a positive or a negative?" Oliver asked
"It's all good. You're coming too. Apparently, your Dad was more interested in my 'rented' jet plane." He made air quotes around "rented".
"Well, that's good old Dad for ya…" Oliver
"This means Oliver and I can go! Yes, we have to go home and pack now! Drive us there, please?!! It's quicker…" Lily was in a rush
"Hold on. I can't just drive you guys home in my car like that. I'm supposed to be in that limo with the rest of the gang on our way over to a celebrity's private jet. What would they think if-"
Robby Ray was interrupted by a loud ting-a-ting-ting from someone's cell. It was Oliver's…
"Oops, gotta a text from… Miley!!" Oliver gasped. How could Miley text him now at a time like this?! Ohhhh, wait, that's right, she's in the limo out front waiting for her Dad to come. Wow, he was getting slow. "It's from Miley, what am I supposed to do!!?!" He panicked
"Chill. Just don't answer the message. Let her think you're busy with something at home." Lily instructed him calmly
"Fine, I'll have to turn my phone off…" Oliver did just that
"She and the others must be growing impatient in there. I've gotta go now… what are we gonna do?" Robby Ray
"I know, Lily and I'll sneak into the trunk of the limo. Then Mr. Stewart, you have to tell the driver to stop right in front of our houses 'cause you got an important call from some celebrity… then step out of the limo, and then open the trunk so we could get out to our houses and pack then back in with our stuff. Just pretend like you're on the phone that long." Oliver suggested his very random response… Lily and Robby Ray stared at him amazed. "What!!??" He looked back and forth at them
"How do you do that?" Lily asked
"Do what?" Oliver
"Come up with random, yet convenient, and clever suggestions at the perfectly right moment? Lily responded
Oliver looked to the heavens. "It's a gift…"
"Wait, I've got one little question to your plan. How would they believe I really have a call, if my cell phone doesn't ring?" Robby Ray
"Easy, someone has to call you to make it believable." Lily answered him before Oliver had the chance to.
"And that someone would be…"
"Me!" Lily took out her cell phone and showed Robby Ray
"It's a great plan. But we can't bring that much luggage because everyone else's is in the trunk. Things might get pretty jam packed in there… Oliver said
"Yeah, but it's worth it in the end." Lily said confidently
Finally, I'm done with this chapter!!! Sorry it took sooo long to write. But as you can see, it's pretty long; so yeah... I thought it was pretty descent work for me. I wanna know your thoughts and hear your comments. I know I'm slow, but I'll keep on updating as soon as I can!
