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James stood up and hugged Zoey. Then he said "he'll calm down once you explain everything to him. Sit down I'll go pick up the food you just relax."
Zoey tried to smile when James walked her back to her room after they had finished eating. James hugged Zoey and said "are you sure you're alright?"
Zoey said "I'm fine I just want me and Chase to be ok."
James said "I'm not leaving Zoey."
Zoey pushed James out of her room and locked the door. Zoey made sure she was alone before she sat down on the bed and cried. Her cell phone rang but she threw it at the wall and put a pillow over her head. Once she had started to calm down she heard someone knocking on her door.
She got up and unlocked it. She recognized the knock and said "you can come in Chase."
Chase came into the room and looked at Zoey. Then he said "Zoey are you ok? James told me that I made you cry. I feel like such a jerk. Do you still love me? I completely understand if you don't."
Chase put his head in his hands and waited for Zoey to answer. Zoey said "I don't know how I feel right now. Just give me a few days to think."
Chase picked his head up and said "I guess this is goodbye then."
Zoey hugged Chase and said "no fuzzy head it's not. I love you remember the promise you made me after you broke up with Rebecca."
Chase stood up and kissed Zoey. Then he said "you don't know how happy I am to hear you say that! If you still love me then why did you say you needed time to think?"
Zoey said "James was kind to me after you had been a jerk. I don't know who I'm in love with more you or him. I'm not saying I don't love you. I just think that we that – I need more before we get married."
Chase said "Goodnight Zoey."
Chase left the room tears falling down his cheeks. Then he remembered he promised he'd call his mom as soon as he got to PCA. He wiped the tears from his cheeks and called his mom. Ann answered the phone and said "Puffy head you promised me you wouldn't leave. I miss you please sing a million rain drops before I go to sleep."
Chase set the phone down for a second and took a deep breath. When he picked it up again he said "Ann mom knows the song have her sing it to you and Rose. I'm not really in the singing mood."
Ann began to cry. Hearing his little sister cry hurt more then hearing Zoey cry. He wanted to reach out and wipe them off her face. He said "Ann if you stop crying I'll sing it to you tomorrow night."
Ann sobbed "mom started crying when she tried to sing it. I can't ask mom to sing it."
Chase said "Ann can't you go one night without that song?"
Ann stopped crying and asked "when you were hurt and you ran to Grandma did she ever refuse to sing a million rain drops to you?"
Chase stopped and said "hey how would you like it if I came up with a song that was just between me and you."
Ann said "would you really do that? I would love that! Would you sing it to me now puffy head?"
Chase closed his eyes and sang "who can you turn to when you're lost and scared? When you think your dreams have fallen out of the sky call your puffy headed brother. He's there for you no matter where the two of you are. He's never too far. You're not just my sister you're my wishing star. I'll never forget where you are."
Chase said "Ann that song is just between me and you. Now it's late so let me talk to Rose so you both can go to bed."
Ann handed Rose the phone. Rose said "Chase why didn't you tell us you were leaving?"
Chase said "Rose I did come in and say goodbye. You woke up when I gave you a hug and I told you to go back to sleep."
Rose said "before I go to bed sing a million rain drops."
Chase said "let me talk to mom. You go upstairs and get into bed and I'll have mom bring the phone up then you and Ann can listen to me sing it while you fall asleep."
Rose handed the phone to her mom. She said "Chase I see you finally called. Are you sure you want to sing the song a million rain drops to Ann and Rose. The last time you sang it you cried."
Chase said "mom I'll sing it but not until they're both in bed."
His mom went upstairs and saw both Ann and Rose lying down in bed. She put the phone on speaker and set on the nightstand in between both beds. She said "Chase you can sing now. Both girls are in bed."
Chase said "mom this for you to. So don't leave until I'm finished. I realized that I missed grandma so much that I forgot most of the words. Chase sang "a million rain drops upon your face tears disappear without a trace. Like a million rain drops let them fall and kiss your face."
Chase was just about to say goodnight and go to sleep when he heard his mom crying. He said "mom are you ok? I thought hearing grandma's favorite song would help all of us miss her a little less. All I did was hurt you I'm sorry."
His mom said "Chase you didn't upset me. I just miss them so much that sometimes I just can't think straight. You made me realize that sometimes you just need to cry. I love you Chase. The girls are sound asleep. So I guess I should let you go. Goodnight Chase I love you."
James asked Chase are you all right?"
Chase said "she asked me to marry her but she said she needed more time to figure out who she's in love with she's in love with. I gave her my grandmother's wedding ring because she means the world to me. She had me ask her twice once in England and at the fountain because she considers that spot to be our special place."
James said "Chase I'm sorry you had to find out about me and her the way you did. I thought she would have told you before you came back."
Chase said "you don't ask someone to marry you unless you're sure beyond all doubt that it's what you want. Zoey said she needed more time before we got married. She said she was also still in love with me."
James said "that doesn't sound bad. Give Zoey more time as your girlfriend and when you both think the time is right you will get married and be happy. Zoey isn't my girlfriend anymore she broke up with me because she still loves you. I asked her if she still loved you and she said "that no one was going to take her memories of you away from her."
Chase said "I'm going to go talk to her and tell her I love her."
Chase ran to Zoey's dorm and knocked on the door. Nicole answered it and said "Zoey get up Chase is here to see you."
Zoey sat up and snapped "Chase it's late. I told you I need more time before we get married."
Chase started to walk away but Zoey put something in his hand. He blinked back tears when he saw what it was. He said "Zoey if you still love me why did you give me back my grandmother's wedding ring? If you need more time you can have it I just came here to tell you that." Chase walked away tears running down his cheeks.
Mean while Logan and Michael were packing suitcases.
Michael said "Logan have you heard from Chase? He said he'd let us know when he got to PCA."
Logan said "I haven't heard from him. You're going to have to push Lola's wheelchair because her legs aren't healed yet."
Quinn came out of the bathroom and said "Michael we're all going back to PCA together."
Michael started to cry. Quinn hugged him and said "Logan what did you say to him? He was so happy earlier."
Logan said "all I said was that he was going to be responsible for pushing Lola's wheelchair. Then he started crying I have nothing to do with this."
Michael sniffed "The nurse at the hospital said that Lola might never be able to walk again. That scares me more then either one of you can understand."
Logan said "you should have told us sooner! How long have you known this?"
Michael said "I've known for about two days now. I just didn't want to worry anyone."
Quinn sat down in a chair a cried. Logan pulled her close to his heart and whispered "Quinn its ok. Everything is going to be ok."
Quinn threw her arms around Logan and sobbed. Logan held her close. He glared at Michael and snapped "do you see what you've done! Quinn blames herself for Lola getting hurt in that crash! She was just starting to calm down and you had to keep that little piece of information from us! What kind of friend does that?"
Quinn sobbed harder and squeezed Logan. Michael said "I'm going to take a bus down to go get Lola from the hospital."
Michael got to the hospital and said "I here to pick up Lola."
The nurse said "Lola's in surgery right now. She's getting pins put in her legs to help them heal faster. If the surgery is a success she'll be able to walk again once the pins are removed."
The nurse said "Lola's in surgery right now. She's getting pins put in her legs to help them heal faster. If the surgery is a success she'll be able to walk again once the pins are removed."
The nurse said "the surgery will only take three hours. We'll keep her here at the hospital over night to make sure she's alright."
Michael said "thank you when she gets out of the surgery let her know Michael was here to see her."
Michael took a bus back to the school and went to tell Logan and Quinn that Lola was having surgery done so she would be able to walk again. Logan still had Quinn leaning against his shoulder. Michael said "I went to go get Lola and the nurse told me that she's having surgery on her legs and that if it's a success she'll be able to walk again."
Quinn got off Logan's lap and hugged Michael. Then she said "Logan you owe Michael an apology. Lola's going to be fine the three of us just need to be there for her as long as it takes."
Logan said "one of us should call Chase and Zoey so they know that we're going to be late."
Michael said "I'll call Chase." Michael dialed Chase's number. Chase wiped the tears off his cheeks and answered his phone. He said "Michael Zoey gave back my grandmother's wedding ring. She said she's not sure who she's in love with me or James. I told you almost four years ago that I wasn't going to tell Zoey I loved her for this reason. I took your advice and told her now she doesn't love me back!"
Michael said "Zoey gave you back the ring? Chase did you say anything that might have offended her in anyway? This doesn't sound like something Zoey would do unless she was either really hurt or confused."
Chase said "you're defending her! She hurt me and you take her side! It's because she's a girl right!"
Michael sighed and said "Chase calm down I'm not taking anybody's side. I'm just as shocked as you are about her actions. I just called to tell you that Logan, Quinn, Lola, and I are going to be a couple of days late."
Chase asked "why I thought you were flying back tonight?"
Michael said "Lola's having surgery done on her legs. She'll be alright but we can't fly back to California until after the doctors make sure her legs are going to heal."
Chase said "what do I say to Zoey. I hurt so much right now I can't even look at a picture of her without crying."
Michael said "don't talk to her anymore tonight just get some sleep. Think about all the good times you shared together and in a few days all your pain and sadness will go away."
Chase said "Michael thanks but I think I'm just going to take a walk goodnight."
Chase got off his cell grabbed his coat and went to the lake. He sat down on the bank and tried to remember the day Zoey had told him he was lame at throwing rocks. He closed his eyes every time he would start to see her face tears would fall down his cheeks. He picked up a rock and threw it. Instead of hearing a splash he heard "ouch Chase that was my head!"
He looked up and saw James riding Zoey's Jet- X. James road towards him and said "Chase its fine that you're mad at me but there's no need to throw rocks at my head. I came here to think after Zoey asked me a question and heard you crying. Do you want to talk about it? You can trust me no matter what it is."
Chase said "Zoey gave me back my grandmother's wedding ring. I'm afraid she doesn't love me anymore. I've loved Zoey for almost four years that's why I asked her to marry me. I don't need your help I'll get her to prove that she loves me on my own!"
James frowned and said "it sounds like a bad idea Chase. If you're not careful you could end up losing Zoey and hurting her."
Chase said "If I wanted the option from the boy that stole my future wife from me I'd ask for it! Now I'm going to bed goodnight."
Chase walked back to the dorm room he was sharing with James. He sat down on the bed and cried.
Mean while Logan, Michael were standing around Lola's hospital bed. Lola was sitting on the bed trying to get into her wheelchair. Michael wanted to help her but Lola's nurse had told him that Lola couldn't leave the hospital until she could get in and out of the wheelchair by herself. Every time Lola would push off the bed and manage to stand she would fall back on the bed.
Logan said "Michael maybe you should wait outside with Quinn."
Lola said "Logan please let Michael stay I need him." Every time Lola would wince in pain or cry out Michael would say "Lola you can do it I love you."
Lola finally managed to get into her wheelchair. The nurse looked at Michael and said "do you think you could give her the strength to get out of the wheelchair herself?"
Lola looked at Michael and said "come over here and kiss me."
Michael said "you need to get out of the chair and kiss me."
Lola didn't struggle more then once. She got up and kissed Michael. The nurse said "you can go home."
Michael tried to help Lola into the wheelchair but she said "I can do it myself Michael. I can't wait until we get back to PCA."
Michael said "Lola you are the luckiest person I've ever met. I love you."
Logan said "hey love birds we should get going."
Michael said "give us a minute please."
Lola said "I want to leave tonight and be at PCA before Zoey wakes up."
Michael said "Lola you need to rest. We'll leave first thing tomorrow morning."
Logan said "did you tell Chase and Zoey we'd be late."
Michael said "I told Chase but they weren't together so Zoey doesn't know yet. Chase said that Zoey gave him back the wedding ring. He's really upset and doesn't think she loves him anymore. I think one of us should fly back and fix this."
Logan said "Michael you're not going back by yourself. Lola needs you. I don't want Quinn flying alone so she's not going. I'll go tonight and talk to Chase."
Quinn said "Logan baby can I please go with you. I could talk to Zoey while you talked to Chase so it would get fixed faster."
Logan said "Quinn you need to stay here where you're safe. I see you tomorrow morning when you, Michael, and Lola get back to PCA."
Quinn hugged Logan and said "you'll call me as soon as you get to PCA."
Logan said "just help Lola get her things together. I call you as soon as I can. You know that Chase and Zoë fight like cats and dogs this is going to take time to fix Quinn and you know it"
Quinn helped Lola get her things together and they waited for the wheelchair bus to take them back to the school. When they got back Quinn flung herself on the bed and cried. Logan sighed and said "Quinn what's wrong talk to me."
Lola wheeled herself over to Quinn and hugged her. Quinn said "why do you have to go by yourself. I'm going to miss you so much even if I'll see you again in one day."
Logan said "I love you Quinn. Don't cry because that will never change."
Quinn lifted her head and hugged Logan. She laughed "I know that Logan and I love you."
Michael said "you should print off your ticket for later tonight."
Logan got on his laptop and printed his ticket. Then he hugged Quinn again and whispered "I'll see you tomorrow night."
Logan packed his suitcases and left the room. Michael said "Lola call Zoey I think you can talk some sense into her."
Lola got her cell phone and called Zoey. Zoey had her face buried in her pillow she hadn't been able to stop crying sense she had given Chase back the ring. She heard the ring she had set for Lola and answered the phone. Lola said "Zoey what's wrong?"
Zoey said "I'm not crying. I just don't feel well that's all. Call me back when I feel better in about three weeks."
Lola said "Zoe talk to me I've never seen you like this. Does it have something to do with Chase? If he hurt you I'm going to strangle him!"
Zoey sobbed "Lola Chase didn't hurt me I hurt him badly. I gave back the wedding ring that belonged to his grandmother before she died."
Lola said "Logan is coming to go talk to you and Chase."
Zoey said "I don't want to see anyone right now Lola unless it's Chase."
Lola said "the nurse says that I'll be able to walk again. I'll see you and Chase first thing tomorrow night."
Zoey sniffed and said "at least there's some good news right now. I wish none of this had happened. Why did I ask James to be my boyfriend when I love Chase?"
Lola sighed "calm down Zoey it's true that you made a few mistakes. If Chase loves you he'll understand that you were upset and didn't mean anything you said."
