Don't be mad at Laney! This is just her heartbroken self acting out here! Anyway more drama! More fun! :)

Lillian was working hard at the shop. She'd been given the task of brushing all the cats. She loved being around all the animals. As simple as the job was, it was enjoyable. One of the cats in particular had taken a liking to Lillian. He was a small black cat that had been rescued from it's previous owner. Lillian was sitting brushing the cat in question when Grady walked up to her.

"You're one of the few people that cat allows near it," Grady advised. "He's taken a real shine to you." The cat took that moment to reach up and nuzzle Lillian's face.

"I like him too," Lillian responded.

"I was wondering if you wouldn't like to to take him home with you," Grady said. Lillian looked up at him unsure of what he was saying.

"You mean..." She trailed off. She didn't want to get any wrong impressions. Grady could be talking about temporary placement.

"Yes, I mean he likes you. He seems to have chosen you. Would you like him as a pet?" Grady asked.

"Oh I'd love that!" Lillian exclaimed.

"Great! Why don't you take him home this afternoon when your shift is done," Grady stated.

"Thank you!" Lillian said.

"So now that he's yours what are you going to name the little fella?" Grady asked with a smile.

"I don't know, I think I'll call him Sammy, That was my childhood cat's name," she answered.

"I think that's a fine name!" Grady replied. Lillian smiled. She was happy to have herself a companion.

Lillian was walking home from Grady's shop with little Sammy in her arms, when she encountered Cam again. He was walking back towards the Cafe from the mountain area. That seemed to be one of his favorite areas. Cam's face lit up when he saw the cat in her arms.

"Did you get a new pet?" Cam asked. Cam loved cats. He longed to have one of his own, but Howard was allergic, and couldn't have one in the house.

"I did," Lillian answered. She was not sure why she was talking to him. He was, in some ways, the enemy. But there was the part of her that could empathize with the heartache he must be feeling.

"Would it be okay if I pet him?" Cam asked.

"You can certainly try. He doesn't take to strangers too well," Lillian warned. To her surprise Cam seemed to instinctively know what to do. He first held out his finger, little Sammy sniffed it, then started rubbing his cheeks against it. Cam carefully scratched the top of the cat's head. His purring intensified.

"He seems to like me," Cam stated with a smile.

"Yes he does," Lillian answered back. She looked up at him. Standing this close she could see the small flecks of gold in his otherwise green eyes. He had a strong jawline and cheekbones. His boyish face made him look younger than he was, but being this close she could see the starting a of a five o' clock shadow. Lillian looked away horrified to realize she'd been staring at him. She only hoped he hadn't noticed. Thankfully his attention seemed to be fully on the cat.

"He is a very good cat," Cam murmured. For some reason he felt weird around this girl. Perhaps it was because their last few encounters had been so awkward. It could be because she was Phillip's sister.

"Well I should be getting him home now," Lillian stated. "You're welcome to come visit him sometime. Since you can't have a cat of your own."

"Thank you," Cam stated. "See you later."

"Bye."

Lillian forced her nerves to calm down. Cam was in love with Laney. She couldn't allow herself to have any feelings for him. Not only was he Phillip's rival, she didn't want to have feelings for anyone who was in love with someone else. Even so, she still turned around to catch one more glance before heading back home with her new pet.

Phillip walked nervously up to the Oracle's house. He wasn't sure how to approach the mysterious woman with his question. He was hoping she'd be able to help him. He approached her house and knocked loudly at the door. There was no response. After a few minutes he knocked again. Still nothing happened. Phillip was starting to wonder if he'd just imagined or dreamed up the encounter with the strange woman when she answered the door. She was wearing a dark purple robe and appeared as if she had just woken up.

"What are you doing here?" She asked.

"I have some questions about your alchemy," Phillip answered. She looked at him curiously. People were rarely interested in her alchemy unless they wanted something out of it.

"What do you want to know?" She asked.

"The potions you make. What kinds do you make?" He asked.

"Many," she answered. "Why don't you just tell me what it is you're specifically looking for?"

"I want to know if you have any potions that can make someone fall in love with me?" He asked.

"I can only do that if the person in question was once in love with you before," the Oracle informed.

"Well that's perfect then," Phillip stated.

"I will warn you that potions that latter human emotions come with a great price."

"Money is no issue," Phillip replied. She laughed softly. Phillip was a bit annoyed. He would pay any amount to get his life back on track. He had everything until his mother showed up and ruined it.

"I'm not talking about money. Those types of potions are never a guarantee, and always come at some other cost," she warned.

"I don't care what the cost is!" Phillip stated. "Please just help me!"

"Foolish human boy," she answered, but moved back to allow him into her home. Phillip walked in determined to do what it took to get Laney back.

"Please come to the moonlight festival!" Georgia pleaded. "It's so much fun." Lillian looked at her boss' daughter with skepticism. She couldn't imagine a festival dedicated to watching the moon as fun. But Georgia had been so kind to her, she couldn't say no.

"Yes I'll come," Lillian stated. Georgia squealed in excitement. "What exactly do I wear to this?"

"Dress up, there's dancing and food! Oh it's going to be great!" Georgia gushed. Lillian wasn't so sure about that.

Lillian chose a simple grayish blue dress with silvery sandals to wear. She wasn't sure how dressed up everyone else would be. She wore a white jacket over the dress to keep warm. Her ash blonde hair was curled softly around her face. When she arrived at the festival she felt slightly uncomfortable. Thankfully the attire was fairly casual. Georgia was wearing a stunning emerald color dress that made her features pop. The redhead waved Lillian over. She noticed Phillip's absence and wondered where he was that evening, probably pouting over Laney. Laney was there, she appeared to be looking for someone, presumably her brother. Lillian's attention drew to Cam, it had been a week since their last encounter, she hadn't seen him in quite a while. Tonight, he was wearing a bright blue shirt and dark grey dress pants. He looked incredibly handsome standing next to Laney. Lillian sighed, he was always next to Laney. She took a deep breath and walked over to the group, unsure of how her reception would be.

Laney scanned the crowd for Phillip. She was hoping he'd show. A part of her wanted to prove to him that she was doing just fine without him. She did see his sister who was coming toward their little group. Laney felt annoyed. His sister was living in the Bluebell house, where Laney had a assumed she and Phillip were going to live. Phillip's sister was the last person she wanted to see.

"Lillian!" Georgia called out cheerily. Laney glanced at her best friend. How could Georgia be friends with her? She felt slightly betrayed.

"Georgia," Laney whispered. "How can you be friends with her? After what happened with Phillip..." Georgia turned to Laney. Her look of displeasure surprised the blonde.

"Laney, you should be ashamed. Lillian is a sweetheart. What her brother did is not her fault!" Georgia scolded. Laney was taken aback. She'd never heard Georgia speak like that. Laney did feel a bit ashamed. She knew her feeling toward Lillian were petty and unwarranted, but she couldn't help but have some of them.

"She looks pretty good tonight," Laney heard Ash whisper to Cam. Ash was the town's flirt. There was yet to be a girl that could hold his interest. Laney rolled her eyes.

"Who?" Cam asked.

"Lillian," Ash stated. "Maybe I'll ask her to dance with me tonight."

"I thought you were sweet on the girl from the church Alisa?" Cam asked. The thought of Ash dancing with Lillian irked him for some reason.

"Whoa easy there friend, no need to be so possessive," Ash teased.

"I'm not!" Cam sighed. "I just..." He stopped. Ash had a smirk on his face. He'd hooked Cam once again.

"Yes I plan on asking Alisa," Ash assured.

Lillian settled down on the large blanket. She could clearly see the festival was more about the young people than the old. While older villagers were there, it was the younger group that seemed to have the most fun. She looked around. Nori, the granddaughter of the seed shop owner was snuggled up next to Dirk the mailman. Hiro, the doctor's apprentice was desperately trying to get the young botanists Reina's attention. Kana the owner of Grady's rival store was obviously hopelessly in love with Georgia, who seemed oblivious to the fact. Lillian shook her head. It was certainly more of a festival for young couples, or wannabe couples.

As for Laney, she'd been cordial to Lillian, yet distant. Lillian caught Georgia giving Laney many warning looks. Sweet Georgia was her one and only real friends in the twin towns.

"You look lost in thought," a voice said next to her. Lillian jumped. She hadn't even noticed Cam had come sit by her.

"I'm just people watching," Lillian responded. "It's always interesting to me." She wondered why he was sitting next to her instead of by Laney.

"Everybody!" Rutger announced. It's time for the moonlight dance. "Choose your partners!"

Everyone was pairing up. Dirk and Nori, Georgia with The silver haired musician, Mikhail, Hiro and Reina were all already paired up. Ash came over to Cam and Lillian holding the lovely priestess Alisa's hand.

"Come on you two dance!" Ash insisted with a laugh. Lillian felt herself blushing.

"Would you like to dance?" He asked her. Lillian accepted his outstretched hand. The music was beautiful, it fit the evening perfectly. The bright moon twinkled above them. She was more than aware of Cam's hand on her back, hoping the darkness hid the redness in cheeks.

"How are you liking the twin towns?" Cam asked Lillian.

"It's different. Honestly I thought I'd hate it," Lillian said.

"Do you?"

"No, it's growing on me," Lillian stated.

"I'm glad you like it here," he whispered. He was surprised at how genuine that statement was. Lillian was nothing like her brother. She seemed to have a kindness about her that Phillip lacked. And he couldn't deny Ash's earlier comment, she did look pretty tonight.

"Me too," Lillian stated. She glanced up at his clear green eyes. He was looking at her too. She was surprised he wasn't looking at Laney. She hadn't even seen who Laney was dancing with but she didn't care, at this moment she only cared about the handsome florist dancing with her.

Laney was dancing with Kana. Out of all the young people in the twin town she liked him the least. He was so irresponsible! It miffed her that Cam was dancing with Lillian. She could usually rely on him to be her dance partner if she needed one. Instead now she was stuck with Kana, who seemed equally annoyed because Georgia was dancing with Mikhail. Everyone but Georgia knew Kana was in love with her. Laney sighed and glared over towards Lillian and Cam. Cam was too good for her.

Lillian didn't want the song to end. It was so pleasant being so close to Cam. It did end, however, all too soon. They drew apart from each other.

"Thank you," Lillian stated. She saw Laney coming up to them.

"Cam," Laney cooed. "Will you walk me home? I'm getting a doozy of a headache!"

"Um yeah sure," Cam stated. Lillian snapped out of her happy bubble. Cam was in love with Laney. Surely the dance with her had been just him being nice to the new girl. "I guess we're going. See you later Lillian."

"Bye," Lillian answered. Laney possessively grabbed Cam's arm, and they walked off together. Georgia came bounding towards Lillian.

"It's time for the moonlight prayer, where are they off too?" Georgia asked.

"I guess Laney has a headache and asked Cam to walk her home," Lillian replied. She followed Georgia to the moonlight prayer, attempting to ignore the nagging disappointment she felt.