Me: Hello, hello, hello everyone. I bring you all Ch. 10 for this story.

...and that's all I got, no big news. Let's get started.

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Outside of her sisters door, Reese tries to knock but keeps on having second thoughts. She scolds herself, "Come in Reese, you have to make things right!" Now ready to talk with Zoe, she takes in a breath and knocks on the door.

"Zoe? Are you in there?"

No response.

Reese decides to head on inside. She enters the room and sees Zoe on her bed, lying down, and crying into her pillow.

"Zoe…?"

"Go away!" Zoe muffled through her pillow.

Though Reese does not listen, she instead sits down on the edge of the bed next to Zoe. "Zoe listen, I know you want to be left alone right now but just hear me out. I'm sorry for ignoring you and I really am, it's just...difficult preparing for the twins. I never meant to hurt your feelings, again I'm deeply sorry sis."

Zoe turns her head and looks at her sister with a tear soaked face. But she responds venomously, "Far too late, Reese!" Then went back to having her face in her pillow.

Things weren't going as you planned for Reese. Reese thought for a moment on how to make Zoe better. There was something she could do, but it wasn't something she likes to bring up. Reese placed a hand on Zoe's shoulder, "I guess I deserve that. Zoe, I know what you're going through, but-"

Those last few words really made Zoe more furious than before. She sprung up, looked at Reese, and yells, "NO YOU DON'T! YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'VE WENT THROUGH THESE PAST FEW MONTHS, NONE OF YOU GUYS DO! IT'S BEEN UTTER HELL NOT BEING ACKNOWLEDGED, SO WHAT ROOM DO YOU HAVE TO TALK?!"

Reese was unfazed by Zoe's little rant, she just simply replies, "I know how you feel because I was ignored right before you were born."

"Huh?"

Reese nods and began to explain, "This was all prior to before you came into this world. Everytime I tried to get mom and dad's attention they'd say they're too busy or didn't even acknowledge me. Back then I wondered myself if mom and dad would forget me once you came. Even though I was patient when I was young, I still wanted to be the center of attention." Zoe was in utter shock as Reese continues, "One day, I went up to mom and even asked her if she'll still remember me. Mom was shocked that I'd say something like that, but she told me that she would never forget about me and that she'd still love me even if she is more focused on you."

"I-I...I never knew you...were ignored too." Zoe stuttered.

"Well I did, and it's no fun at all…" Then Reese tells her sister, "...but it didn't matter."

"W-What?! But...but didn't it matter?"

"It didn't because no matter if mom and dad were busy, I always had my little sister right by my side." Reese then placed her hand onto Zoe's, "Zoe even though we have our differences and disagreements, but there's no way I'd ever forget you. I've always had a special place for you in my heart and will keep it there forevermore. It's just that preparing for your first kids can be a hassle, especially if you're having twins. I'm sorry for not listening to you, and I'm sorry for giving you a hard time for these past few months. Can you ever forgive me for all the hard time you've been through, little sister?"

Tears began to fall once more for Zoe, even Reese had a couple of tears in her eyes. But for Zoe these weren't tears of sadness, they were tears of relief and joy for Reese's heartwarming apology. Zoe's voice cracks a little as she nods to Reese, "Yes...I forgive you, Reese."

The sisters then shared a hug, Zoe clung to Reese for dear life letting tear flow freely as Reese stroked her back gently. "Shh. It's okay, it's okay I'm here." Reese soothes her sister.

After a few minutes, Zoe begins to cease her crying and tries to gain composure. Reese asks, "Feeling any better?" Zoe shrugs her shoulders, "A little."

Zoe looks to the floor with a frown still on her face. Concerned for her little sister, Reese asks Zoe, "Is there something else bothering you Zoe? You know you can tell me."

Zoe didn't want to talk about it, but if it'll make her feel better she'll have to tell Reese her issue. She mutter, "I think I ruined my relationship with Rex."

"Huh?"

"Well...this all started a couple months ago. Max states how you'll neglect me once the twins come, and he hasn't stopped bugging me about it for...for weeks." Zoe explains, "Then I finally snapped and tried to kill him. But Rex got involved and...and…"

Zoe begins to develop new tears but Reese calms her down, "Zoe, take it easy. What happened?"

"W-We got into an argument, I threw a few swear words at him, and then I...I...I slapped him and I called him an adopted b-word and said even if he had a mom and dad he still wouldn't of understand how I felt through everything."

Reese lets a small sigh out, she was mad that Max started this whole mess and remorseful for Zoe. "Zoe just hang tight here, I'm gonna call the Taylors and tell what Max has been doing." She said.

However, Zoe doesn't agree, "But, I need to apologize to Rex."

"He probably needs some alone time, just give him a few days then you can try to apologize." Reese stands up and heads out of the room. Once she left, Zoe has an idea that may get herself in trouble even after her talk with Reese. "I gotta sneak out tonight."

Many hours passed as night falls upon the town. Zoe was lying in bed pretending to be asleep. She sees the lights go out in the hallway, now was time for Zoe to sneak out. She's already dressed, she puts on her shoes, heads to her window and opens it. Zoe looks to Paris, "I'll be back Paris, just don't cause too much trouble."

"Roar (Okay)."

Zoe climbs outside and down the side of the house trying not to make so much noise. She then fetched her bike and rode off to the Taylor's house.

Over at the Taylor's household, it hasn't been a pleasant day for anyone. Once he got home, Max had been in his room trying to forget the little fiasco he had with Zoe. But things went downhill for him as Reese found out everything and ratted him out. Dr. Taylor and Aki weren't pleased with Max one bit for the trouble he caused for the past few months to Zoe. so he was grounded for as long as he's been bugging Zoe, lost all TV privileges, isn't allowed to hang out with friends, and has to do double the chores. Now after having his good laugh and after being lectured by his parents, Max felt somewhat jerky and kinda felt like he did deserve it. "I guess I went too far." He said before drifting into dreamland.

Rex wasn't doing that much better, he immediately heads for his room, hasn't came out since, he even won't let Ace in. He's done nothing but crying into his pillow. He felt deeply depressed after his argument with his girlfriend, and this one argument completely shatters his spirits. He could handle if the part about being a single child, but told off about being adopted was crossing the line.

"It's not fair!" He cried, "Why does the world have to be so cruel to me?"

By now Zoe has made it to the Taylor household, she makes her way up the wall and tries to find Rex's room. Once she finds it Zoe pushes the window to see if it was locked, and lucky he it was unlocked.

"Rex? Are you in here?"

Rex notices Zoe and looks at her with an angry face. "What are you doing here?!" He spat.

She inhales, then tries to explains, "Rex, I want to-"

But Rex cuts Zoe off, "If you're here to apologize, forget it! I've had enough of you for one day!"

"I know, you didn't like me calling you adopted. I just needed some comfort-"

"No, you called me the 'adopted bastard' and you said you wanted me to go away after I tried to comfort you." He emphasized, "So why bother? Why the hell would you bother the adopted bastard for if you meant everything?"

Zoe starts getting mad herself with Rex's stubbornness, "Rex, knock it off. What you're saying isn't okay!"

With strings being pulled, Rex hops out of bed, marches up to Zoe and gets in her face, "Oh, so what you said to me earlier was okay?! After your little temper tantrum you suddenly think you have a right to say whatever you want about me after I did nothing wrong to you and blame me for trying to do the right thing?! Right now you're starting to act like a bitch!"

"No, I admit what I said was wrong but you're going off the deep end now Rex. You just don't understand how people feel about being neglected or abandoned, and don't call me a bitch!" Zoe yells and pushes Rex.

By now, Rex has completely lost his chill.

He pushed Zoe back with enough force for her to fall to the floor. Rex then got on his knees, hold both of her wrists back while looking at her with flames in his eyes. Zoe was shocked by Rex's sheer strength but she was frightened by his rage, she's never seen her boyfriend this angry even when him and Max get into fights.

"You honestly think I know jack diddly squat about being neglected or abandoned?! I was found abandoned in a museum in New York as a flipping baby! I had no true mom or dad!" Rex scolds, "I periodically go through the same shit you just went through! For you it's only a few months of torture, for me it's the complete opposite amount of time! I've been going through this for years Zoe. SO MANY YEAR OF INSECURITY AND LONELINESS! SO WHAT ROOM DO YOU HAVE TO TALK?! HUH?! EXACTLY, NONE!"

By now Rex was breathing heavily after his sudden outburst. It was then he realized what he was doing, he's got Zoe pinned to the floor and had yelled at her to the point she was terrified with tears ready to fall. Now petrified by his own actions, he sits Zoe up and tightly hugs her as he too began to show some more tears.

"I-I'm sorry Z-Zoe. I...I-I let my anger get the best of me." Rex whimpers, "I never knew I could be that angry."

Zoe returns the hug and tries to soothe him, "It's okay Rex, I don't blame you. I'm sorry for the way I acted towards you earlier."

"It's fine." The two kept their embrace for a long time without one of them say anything. Then Zoe breaks the silence by saying, "I still can't believe we had our first fight." Rex agrees, "Me either."

Neither Rex nor Zoe would of ever thought they'd get into a fight such as this. Both of them imagined they'd solve their problems with ease, but even if things went intense they wouldn't of taken things too far.

"Rex?" Zoe asks, "Next time we fight like this, we try to be more rational about it. Can you promise me that?"

"Yeah, that's a promise I intend to keep for a long time."

The two friends look to each other, Zoe smiles sweetly at Rex as does he. "I don't feeling like leaving you yet after today." Zoe said, "Is it alright if I spend the night?"

Rex doesn't say his answer, he instead shows his answer. He sweeps Zoe up, carries her bridal style, and lays her down on the bed gently. Rex takes his blue jacket off and slips into bed with his girlfriend. "You sure Reese won't mind you being here?" He asks. Zoe kissed his cheek and replies, "It doesn't matter what Reese says, if we need each other's company then we'll stay as long as we need to."

Rex nods to that. But another question lingered in his mind. "Did Reese try to talk to you at all?"

Zoe smiles, "Yes, she did. After a little while we made up before I came over."

"That's good to hear. Now all I hope for is from here on in things go smoothly."

"Oh come on Rex, what's the worst that could happen?"

Inside a prison cell, Seth has been waiting patiently for his release which has yet to come for a long time. Ever since his arrest, Seth has been pondering day and night on how to teach Zander his lesson.

But his thoughts were interrupted by the sounds of the alarm systems. All of a sudden something crashed through the walls, as the smoke clears it turns out to be two muscular Alpha Droids. Then one droid replays a message.

'Seth, it's Dr. Z. I've sent these here droids to help you break out of prison early. Now I know you're probably thinking why I'm saving your butt. Two reasons behind that. One, I need your smarts back on this team because the rest of the team besides Rod, Laura, and Helga are dimwits. Two, I need your help finding Zander. Come back to Zeta Point and we'll discuss more there.'

Seth couldn't help but flash a sinister smile. The droids lead him to one of the Alpha Gang's vessels and blast off back to Zeta Point. "Your time will soon be up Zander, and I'll enjoy every second of your demise." Seth begins to cackle madly.

Me: Now I leave you all with a cliffhanger. Let us review the chapter, Reese and Zoe make up, Zoe and Rex make up, and Seth escapes from prison. Stay tuned, for next time thing are going to get...dramatic. But until then, (clocks out with a punch card) I'm off the clock. See ya soon!