A/N: Last Chapter guys :3. Hope you guys liked the story... I know there are alot of untied knots but there is a sequal I'm working on as we speak ("Reach for the ed (stars)"... Its actually up already. Any ways... thanks to all who were loyal and stuck with me :)... even through my constant Vanishing acts.

Chapter 10: Let bigones be Bigones

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Alex gathered her remaining things and packed them into her suitcase. Not noticing her father walk up behind her quietly. "Where do you think you're going?"

Alex didn't look back but answered as she snapped her suitcase closed. "I'm going to the apartment building you've been having me run. I think it would be easier to run it from there.. It is what you wanted." But the real reason she was leaving was because everything around her reminded her of Jen. Even now she remembered the very first day they moved in. Jen was nervous their first day in the new huge house so she snuck into Alex's room. Jen spent the entire night talking about how excited she was about the new school, while all Alex wanted to do was sleep. At the time she ignored Jen in frustration. but if she had known, she would have listened to her talk, all night.

He father interrupted her sweet memories with his usual condescending tone. "It isn't because of that girl. Is it? I told you allowing her to stay with us was a bad Idea. and now you're throwing your whole life away. how can you be so stupid!"

Alex picked up her suitcase looking her father in the eyes, continuing with her usual emotionless expression, and tone. "Dad. It's not because of her." It was because of her. "I just really hate this town. too quiet. Any way, I'm doing what you want so why does it matter." She picked up her previously packed suitcase as well and walked towards the door.

Before she could make another step her father Gripped her arm tightly. "Listen, don't be an idiot. I wanted you to go to my University and you can't unless you finish High school. I can take away the building at any time you know that. LEAVING YOU OUT IN THE STREET!!"

Alex yanked her arm away and looked him straight in the eyes. "I know you would. But that's why I'm glad you had me sign that legal agreement." She pulled out the document from her bondage pant pocket and held it for him to see. "You thought It would be your way of binding me to what you wanted!" Turning it back to face her she read basis of the deal. "As father and care taker of this house hold, I agree to allowing the Orphan Jennifer Daniels to live with in my house hold as long as Alexandra Wellington my daughter takes Charge of Wellington Manor for 5 full years." She folded it up calmly. And placed it back into her pocket. "Little did you know it would back fire."

She could tell her father was enraged by her out smarting him. But to her surprise he smirked in victory. "Very well. If that is what you wish then you can have it for you're five years. but to make sure you see it my way I shall receive 85 of all rent and. If you can keep the building full for the remaining years you have. You can keep it in full and do what ever you wish with the money. But if I find that the amount you will give to me drops by even a dollar you shall be forced to get you're GED and go to my Alma-matar. And marry Thomas Herrington's Son... Other wise you will be kicked out into the street. Is it a deal?" He reached out his hand, preparing to bind the verbal contract. She placed her bag down and hesitated. She knew this was a trick. It would be impossible for any apartment building to fill up that quickly let alone retain tenets. Not with this faltering Economy. But she had no choice. She couldn't stand to remember Jen anymore the pain was too much. and this was her only way out.

Alex mustered up all her courage and grabbed his hand. "It is a deal. But when I do succeed you cannot go back on your word." She bent down and picked up he bags once again. "I shall send a truck for the rest of my things tomorrow."

He father nodded smugly. "If that is what you wish." He was so sure of victory. He always thought so little of her. Which though frustrating was the only hope she had of victory.

Alex placed her bag into the taxi trunk. And sighed, because though she wanted to say good bye, she knew it would be best if they just forgot her. She wasn't worth their grief. Jen was enough.And surely Jen's death would bring them back together. She could only hope they would be happy with out her. Because she knew she would never be able to be truly happy again. And that was the last thing they needed. Alex stood by the door and whispered "Good bye. I'll miss you all." Tears began to form in her eyes as she barely could whisper. "Especially you Ed." Alex slammed the door shut and motioned the taxi driver to drive.

Months pass and it is the day after graduation. All had forgotten the two girls, all but Double-d, Ed, and Eddy. Eddy sat spread across Ed's bed as he couldn't help but smile as Ed jumped up and down in joy as he received an acceptance to The Lady Angel's School for art. Ed was the last person any one would expect to go to college but there he stood. well jumped. "LOOK GUYS!!" Was all he kept yelling. Any other day Eddy would have knocked him out for giving him a head ache. But right now life was good. Though he would never fully be able to get over the scars this past year placed on him. Life just seemed to work out. Especially since Cindy went to jail for having sex with a minor. It was all over the news. It was great.

Since the night Double-d found him, he has been crashing on his couch. Though he had to hide him at first, Double-d finally confronted his parents. He stated something along the lines of. "You're never home. And I'll be the one to take care of him like a brother." That actually made him sound more like a pet. But hey he got to stay.

Eddy instead of continuing school got himself a job. He didn't want to be a burden and he wanted to move out after everyone graduated. After all since Double-d got accepted to the Best Medical School in the country, that was also quiet a drive from here, he would dorm. And he highly doubted his parents would allow him to stay after double-d moved out. But luckily both Ed and Double-d decided they would love to get an apartment too. And got part time jobs after school, to help save up. So instead of dorming, they were going to live with him. He couldn't help but feel like he was on cloud nine. Everything was great.

Double-d crawled down into the basement with another pair of bags. His face gleaming. He was just as eger to move out. He could tell by all the bags he had brought down with him. Today was the day. They had luckily found a place in the city. Thanks to Double-d, and it was a price they could afford. Brought down because of a student discount. He didn't know they did that. But who was he to complain.

They heard a honking out side as Sarah's shrill voice resonated. "Ed... The Cab is here... You and your stupid friends better go NOW!!"

Eddy rolled his eyes a picked up his duffel bag. "Eddy is that all you are bringing?" Eddy turned to find Double-d staring at him with those soft eyes of his. Double-d then bent down again trying to lift all his bags. Only to fall over. "Curse these weak arms."

Eddy laughed softly to himself and picked up two of his bags. "Come on sock head... Lumpy will get the rest... You are taking forever..." Double-d would always be the same weak little nerd he grew up with.

Double-d sighed softly to himself as he let the insult slide. He knew that was just eddy's prideful way of helping. Eddy had changed alot... More mature... selfless... "... Double-d... hurry up the sexy ladies in the city won't wait for me forever..." At least at some moments.

Ed smiled as he followed Eddy and double-d. Most of the bags on his back. He was so happy he missed this... the three of them would be together forever... and thats how it would stay forever.

Double-d sighed softly as he gazed longingly at the cul- de- sac. "This is the end of one chapter of our lives gentlemen... We shall take what we have learned here a use it to forge the rest of our lives."

Ed smiled tearing up. "Yeah..."

Eddy slamed the trunk closed and pushed Ed and double-d into the cab. "Yeah, Yeah, so sad... Lets just get out of this hell hole." With that Eddy sat himself down and sighed softly to himself. 'lets hope the rest of the story isn't as crapy.' With that the taxi pulled out and headed off to the city.

The End.

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second half is "Reach for the Ed (stars)"... Read it if you dare XP... and as always R&R.