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"You kids okay?" Cory asked, as he entered the room.

He took in the scene carefully. Everyone looked kind of mixed emotions. His attention, automatically went to his daughter, who looked like she was about to cry. But held it in.

"We're fine daddy"She replied with a smile.

Then his attention went to Maya. She was crying, but it wasn't in the same way he's seen her crying before. She almost looked content. She looked relaxed, and calm. He smiled, proud.

Then something caught the corner of his eyes. "Friar!"

Lucas let go of Riley's hand. "Sorry sir"

He turned to Maya " You told them everything? You feel better?" He asked.

She nodded, unable to respond verbally , trying to keep her emotions intact.

"Good, I'm proud" He said honestly.

Maya wiped her tears, and smiled. "Thanks"

He turned back to Lucas. "Get. Out. Now" Lucas left quickly, scared.

"Farkle, you too" He said, realizing that he left two boys alone in his little girl's room.

"Goodbye my loves" He called out to the girls.

He left out the window.

Then Lucas came back. "I'll be back to pick you up for our date. Seven o clock." He said before running off.

"Bye Lucas" She called out dreamily. Then when she realized what he said. She turned to Maya.

"Date. Tonight?"

Maya laughed. "Yes, honey. Date tonight, you and cowboy"

"No no no" Riley argued. "I'm not leaving you"

Maya turned to Cory. "Mr. Matthews, can I speak to you alone?" She asked.

He nodded. They walked out of the room. Leaving a confused Riley in her room.

She sighed. She tried to get her emotions straight, and decided how she wanted to say this.

" I know Riley is your little girl. Your first born. Your only daughter. I know it probably hurts realizing that she is growing up and going on a date. But please convince her it's going to be okay. I feel terrible, for these past couple months her main focus is me. She never has time for herself. Please, convince her. Let her have this" She asked, hoping he would.

Cory sighed. "Don't feel bad. You guys are best friends. This is what best friends do for each other. I know you would do the same for her." He wanted to assure her that she wasn't problem. He didn't want Maya thinking more badly of herself then she already did.

But doing this, also meant he had to let his little girl go. He has to convince his daughter to go on a date. Something he struggled with greatly, but knew he had to do some day. He just had no idea it would be so soon.

"I'll convince her" He finally said. He wanted both of his girls happy.

"Really?" Maya asked, shocked.

"Yeah"

"Thanks Mr. Matthews" She said with a smile. Glad that it went a lot smoothly then she thought.

"So how are you feeling?" He asked her, hoping she would open up a little.

"Well knowing that Riley is going to be happy, I'm better. Don't tell anyone else this, but talking kinda helps" Before they could continue on this conversation, Maya turned around to go back to Riley. She didn't want to open up again.

"Hey Maya, one thing" He called out to her. She turned back around.

"Riley is not my only daughter"

Maya smiled.

"Now it's time to help Riley get ready for her date"


Shawn quickly tried to follow Katy, who was walking away as quickly as she could.

"Katy!" Shawn called. The New York crowd blocked him, he tried following her as quickly as he could.

"Katy please" He begged.

Katy, seeing in blurred vision due to her tears, tried to ignore Shawn's plea. She walked onto the road, not paying attention. A car was about to come. But she didn't notice.

"Katy!" Shawn ran to her, and pulled her out of the way before the car could come.

Katy clinged on to Shawn for dear life.

"You okay?" He asked, adrenaline pumping through both of them.

"Yes. No. I don't know" She mumbled.

"I'm a terrible mother" She finally said. The sudden events not really hitting her. All she cared about was the fact that she compared her little girl to her ex-husband. It was terrible, probably one of the worst things she could ever say to her daughter.

"Hey, don't say that. It isn't true" He said. "People say things they don't mean all the time" He said attempting to comfort her.

"She'll forgive you" He promised. They walked back to the sidewalk, towards the Matthews place.

"It was one slip up" He continued. "She loves you and you love her. You know how when you are in love, you fumble and stumble and make stupid mistakes?" He asked her.

Katy nodded.

"Well, it happens with all types of love. Even the love between a mother and a child. We do and say stupid things. It happens"

He wiped away a tear from her eyes.

She nearly froze from the close contact, but let the moment happen.

"That little girl needs you. She needs all the support she can get. I'm sure Riley is there convincing her that therapy is the best option. It's going to be okay"

Katy sighed, taking it all in. He just saved her life. Gave her some of the best advice she ever heard, and managed to talk to her in a convincing way without an argument. He was being sweet. Katy wasn't use to guys treating her like this. She didn't want to go on some sentimental rant, had only just met Shawn. So just said

" I see why the Matthews love you so much"


Time flew by as Maya helped Riley get dressed.

Cory convinced Riley to go on the date. With help from Topanga.

"Maya, do I look alright?" Riley asked, as she twirled in the dress. It was beautiful and sparkly and fit her perfectly.

Maya could tell Riley was nervous, but even nervous, she looked stunning.

"You look amazing" She complimented.

Topanga walks in with a bag in her hand.

"Now don't tell your father. But I think this is the appropriate time to wear makeup" She said, taking makeup out of her bag.

"Yay! You're gunna paint my face!" She exclaimed with childlike excitement.

"It's going to be simple. I don't want to start you off with to much. It's just a little lipstick and some glittery eye shadow, nothing to fancy" She said, as she applied the makeup on her.

Maya walked away and went to the window seat, to let the mother and daughter have their moment.

When Topanga was done, Riley spun around with the makeup on her face.

"How do I look mommy?" She asked, still nervous.

"Wow, baby. You look wow" She complimented, not finding words to describe the beauty that is her daughter.

"While I'm here, let's have a talk" Topanga noticed the panic on Riley's face. She laughed. "It's fine sweetie, it's just some dating tips"

"Would you like me to leave?" Maya offered.

"No Maya, stay. Come here" Topanga said, patting the spot on the bed on the side next to her. Riley and Maya went of both sides.

"Never be afraid to make the first move. Sure it's cute and romantic for the boy to do it. But honestly they are scared and more nervous then you know" She said, as she turned to Riley. "You know I asked your father to marry me?"

Riley smiled and nodded. She loved hearing stories about her mom and dad.

"But on that note, let him be a gentleman as well. That doesn't mean he can take advantage of you. Also, by first move I mean hand holding and maybe a little kiss. Only." Topanga continued.

Riley blushed and looked down, embarrassed to have this conversation. "Mom..." She trailed off.

"Hey, I just wanted to have this talk with you before you go on your date" Topanga defended.

She turned to Maya. "That goes for the both of you"

She got up. "I'll leave you girls to continue your conversation" She gave both girls and kiss on their head.

As soon as Topanga walks out, Cory walks in.

"Maya, you're mom is here"

a/n: Well, there it is. Chapter 9. I hope you liked it. Next chapter is going to be about Maya and her mother, as well as Riley and Lucas. I hope everyone is okay with the little Katy/Shawn moment in here. I adore them together. Also, this chapter I brought back Cory and Topanga being parent-like towards Maya. Because it was what the original story, Save Me, strived for and I wanted to show that is still happens. Also, I know this chapter seemed a little Riley-centric, but I wanted to show that their friendship really is a balance. While Maya is healing and finding happiness, I feel like Riley should be too. So, it's going to be a mix of the two, hope you don't mind. I love writing both. Honestly, writing with Maya's perspective in mind, had been quiet triggering to me, and I've been struggling with my recovery a little. But that is besides the point. Thank you so much for reading. Feel free to tell me what you think in the reviews.

The song that inspires with this chapter, and honestly the last two chapters is called Family Tree by Matthew West. It's very beautiful and I believe fits Maya's situation perfectly.

I hope you have an amazing day

-Summer