"You're moving out?" Karen asked, not being able to help the frown on her face.

Jade looked into her cup of coffee and sighed, "Yes mom."

"But why? Why are you leaving me?"

Jade rolled her eyes at her mother's subtle manipulation, "This isn't about you. I'm not leaving you."

"This house is huge. You don't have to go anywhere."

"I'm 25 years old. I have a baby. I would like to have my own place."

"Where are you going? Are you going back to New York?"

"I'm staying in Los Angeles." Jade answered. "I'm going to find a condo or a townhouse somewhere close."

"I've gotten so used to seeing you and Bianca in this house everyday. Won't you just stay?"

"Mother, once Tyler graduates he will move back in with you."

"You can stay with me too."

"I'm going to buy you a puppy." Jade smiled. "Would you like that?"

"A puppy can't replace human companionship, Jadelyn."

"What about a Siberian Husky puppy?"

"Those are really cute."

"I'm going to get you one."

"Promise me that you'll visit me very often."

"I promise."

"At least twice a week. At least."

Jade sighed, "Mom-"

"Promise."

"I promise."

Karen smiled, "Yay. Now where is Bianca?"

"She's with Beck right now. I'm going to go over there in a minute."

"I'm still trying to wrap my mind around the fact that she is his daughter." Karen said. "You want to know what's even more mind boggling?"

"What?"

"That you kept it from me for all this time."

"Mom-"

"I had to find out with the rest of the world. Jadelyn, I'm your mother not some random woman on the street. That hurts."

"I'm sorry. I didn't want to hurt you."

"Why didn't you tell me?" Karen asked.

"What was I supposed to say, mom? "Hey, I slept with someone else's fiancé and I'm have his baby? I am the reason that they're not together anymore. I'm the home wrecker."." Jade ran her hands through her hair. "How do I say that to you?"

"You've never had a problem voicing your opinion."

"I didn't want you to look at me like I was a disappointment. You are very vocal about your disgust for dad's new wife, and his adulterous ways, and I thought-"

"You thought I would do the same to you." Karen finished.

Jade nodded, "Yes."

"Jade you're my daughter. I love you and Tyler more than anything else in this world. I could never look at you like that."

"But-"

"But nothing. It was a mistake, and you actually feel or felt guilt about the situation. That's more than I can say about your father and that piece of trash he's sleeping with."

Jade chuckled, "I see where I get my personality from."

Karen rounded the island in the middle of her kitchen and gently cupped her daughter's face, "We good?"

"Yeah."

"Good. Now how's the house hunt?"

"I may have already found a place." Jade said. "And there might be a 100 per cent chance of me buying it."

"Jade! Why are you in such a rush to leave me?"

"Bianca hasn't been any trouble for you, right?"

"No, she's been perfect like always."

"Really?"

"Yes. My mom came over and she and Bianca just hung out for hours." Beck held up a bag. "And Bianca has more toys than she knows what to do with."

Bianca crawled over to Jade, and she picked her baby up, "That's what grandmas are for."

"And all the rest of my family. My aunt came by yesterday and left so much stuff for Bianca."

Jade smiled, "Bianca's a lucky little lady."

"She is."

"I was doing some thinking last night. Since we're staying out here permanently, Bianca's going to need a place to stay when she's here."

"Like a nursery?"

"Yeah."

"That sounds like a plan."

Jade looked around the living room, "You could stand to do some decorating in here as well."

"What's wrong with my living room?"

"Did Vega decorate?"

"Yes."

"Thought so. It has no coordination or design."

"It's modern."

"It's ugly." Jade deadpanned, staring at the bright rugs and chairs. "It's like she picked up the first pieces of furniture she laid her eyes on."

"You think you could do a better job?"

"I know I can."

"My entire house would be black if I let you decorate."

"It would not. But it definitely wouldn't be so bright. I'd tone it down. And your kitchen. And your bedroom."

"My bedroom? Have you even seen my bedroom?"

"No, but I'm willing to bet that it is just like the other rooms in this house."

"It is."

"I know this."

"So how is the house hunt?"

Jade groaned, "The real estate agent was way too perky and she kept showing me houses and mini mansions. I told her I wanted a townhouse or a maybe a condo. Plus she was a bit rude to me, possibly because she's a fan of Tori."

"How'd you know that?"

"She had her CD in her car and was playing a song as she pulled up to a house. She's like 40. Do you know any other 40 something's listening to teenybopper pop music? Thank God André was there, or I would have said some very mean and inappropriate things to that lady."

"André went with you?"

"Yes."

"Oh."

Jade sighed, "I think it's time that you stop giving André the cold shoulder."

"Jade..."

"Yeah he kept Bianca's paternity hidden, but he only did that because he loves me and I asked him to keep it a secret. You and André have been friends for too long to just stop talking."

Beck stayed silent.

Jade frowned, "You are more stubborn than you'd like to admit, Oliver. But André is your friend. And he's my friend. Can you imagine what's its like to be pitted against your best friends?"

"No."

"So give him a chance. For me at least."

"I'll think about it."

Jade shook her head, "I'm not accepting that. You two are going to kiss and make up and you're going to be friends again."

"Do I even get a choice."

"No."

"Like I said before, I'll think about it."

Jade locked eyes with Beck for a short while before sighing, "Okay."

"I have to go back to New York for a few days. Can you handle yourself without me?"

"Yes."

"Are you sure? You won't get anyone, specifically my ex, fired while I'm away?"

"Tori deserved it."

"Can you stay calm for a few days, please? All I'm asking is that you control yourself for 4 days. I don't want to come back to World War III."

"Why don't you talk to Tori and tell her to take her crocodile tears and tweets and shove them-"

"Okay, that enough."

"You shouldn't have brought her up. I was in a good mood."

Beck rubbed his temples. Jade always knew how to give him a headache. "Tell Bianca not to miss me too much, okay?" He grabbed Bianca and kissed her forehead. "Don't miss me too much." Bianca laughed and put her face in Beck's neck. "I'm going to miss you enough."

"When you get back, your house is going to look completely different. If you don't want me to attack Tori, then I'm going to attack the tacky furniture she left here."

Beck scoffed, "Whatever you say."

"You don't believe me?"

"No."

"Okay."

Jet lag was a terrible thing. First Beck had to get up extremely early to check out of his hotel and then the flight was horrible. While on the plane, an old man fell asleep on him. Now that he was back home in L.A., all Beck wanted to do was get into his bed and sleep for a few days.

That wasn't going to happen.

He opened the door to his house and he was met with complete and utter chaos.

People were moving furniture in and out of his house, there were paint cans all over the floor, and on top of that, Jade was nowhere to be found.

"What the hell is going on in here?" Beck asked, stopping one of the movers.

"Your girlfriend is redecorating." The mover replied.

"My what?"

"Tall, brunette, pretty eyes, very intimidating and scary."

"Jade."

"Yes, that's her name! She called us a few days ago and said she wanted all of this furniture gone."

"Oh did she?"

Jade came into view, a paint roller in hand, "She did!"

"Jade, I didn't think you were serious about this."

"Well that's your problem. You didn't think."

Beck laughed. Jade was wearing what looked like one of her brother's college t-shirt, and paint covered overalls. Her hair was tied up in a bun with pieces of hair sticking out.

"Where's Bianca?"

"Upstairs with Cat. They're painting the nursery." Jade grabbed Beck's hand and pulled him towards the staircase.

"What color?"

"We decided on yellow."

"This doesn't look like yellow to me."

"What are you-" Jade gasped. The walls of Bianca's room were not yellow, but in fact pink. "Cat!"

"What?"

"Are you blind? This isn't yellow."

"I know."

"That's the color we chose, remember?"

"Pink is better than yellow."

"My daughter is not going to have a pink room."

"You got a place, you can paint Bianca's nursery whatever color you want."

"Jade you found a place already?"

"Yeah. I bought a condo."

"When?"

"A few days ago."

"Congratulations."

"Thank you."

"But I agree with Cat."

"No one asked for your opinion!" Jade snapped.

"Bianca likes the room." Beck pointed to the baby who was sitting in her playpen. She had a piece of white paper with a tiny blob of paint on it, but most of it was on her fingers and toes.

"Bianca likes everything."

"That is true."

Cat handed Beck a brush, "Don't just stand there. Help us ladies out."

"It doesn't look like you need my help."

"More hands are always welcome, Beck."

"But I just got home."

"So?"

"And I'm really tired. My flight sucked and my trip was hectic."

Jade rolled her eyes, "Oh would you stop whining?"

"I'm not whining. I'm stating facts. And I'm not interested in painting."

"I'm Beck Oliver. I don't feel like doing anything and I don't want to mess up my perfect appearance by doing manual labor." Jade teased in a deep, masculine tone.

Beck swiped the brush down Jade's face, leaving a pink slash from her cheek to her chest.

"Beck!"

"What? I'm painting like you want me to."

Jade brushed Beck's face in retaliation. "Now we're even."

"No." Beck got more paint on Jade. "Now we are."

"No we're not! "

Cat silently watched as her two friends interacted. It reminded her of how they were when they first started dating in high school. She might even say that they were flirting.

She cleared her throat, "Okay guys. Less paint on you, and more on the walls."

Beck dropped the brush into an empty paint bucket. He reached down and picked Bianca up, "Hey. Did you miss me as much as I missed you? Huh? Did you miss me?"

"She missed you." Jade answered, trying to wipe off her face with the bottom of her shirt. "I think she's become accustomed to seeing you every day."

Beck smiled, "That's definitely an ego boost." He lifted Bianca up in his arms a bit more. "Come on, lets go unpack my suitcase and get you away from all of these paint fumes. Daddy also now has to wash his face." He carried Bianca out of the room.

Cat put her paint roller down and walked over to Jade, "Did you tell him that you redid his room too?"

"No."

"You think he'll be mad?"

"He shouldn't be mad at me. I got rid of all that horrendous furniture of Tori's. Plus this should be cathartic. Getting rid of all the stuff he bought with his ex-fiancée."

"Cathartic for him or cathartic for you?" Cat asked.

Jade smirked, "Does it matter? Tori's negative energy and ugly stuff is out of this house and there is no reason for her to ever come back. She has no more stuff here, she practically gave the house to Beck, she's gone."

"Jade!" Beck called.

"Yes?" Jade called back.

"Where's my bed? And all the other stuff I had in my room?"

"A storage unit downtown."

"André, thank you for helping me move in." Jade said, wrapping her arms around her friend.

"No problem. I'm happy to help."

Jade let out a sigh of relief, "It feels good to have my own place again. Not that I don't love my old house, but I love my independence more."

"How'd your mom handle you and Bianca moving out?"

"She cried a bit when she was here earlier."

"Are you serious?"

"Serious like a heart attack."

"Poor Karen."

Jade sat down on her couch, "She'll survive."

André sat down next to her, "So what's this I hear about you and Cat taking over Beck's house?"

"Who told you that?"

"Robbie. He said you guys spent like 3 days painting, and getting new furniture."

"We did. His house looks amazing now."

"I really love the boundaries set between you two."

"There has never been boundaries set."

"I know." André checked his watch and stood. "I have to go."

Jade frowned, "Why are you leaving already?"

"I have a dinner to go to."

"Can't you skip it?"

"No."

Jade stood up and hugged André again, "Okay. I'll call you later then."

"Great. Give my God daughter a kiss for me."

"I promise I will. Have fun."

"See ya."

Jade watched as André walked out of her condo. It was now just her and Bianca again. Even though she'd never say this to her mother, Jade would miss staying with her.

Jade's stomach growled. She was starving. Having such a busy week and all, the last thing Jade was thinking about was grocery shopping. She shouldn't have shooed her mother away when she offered to cook.

The doorbell rang and Jade took a few long strides to the door. "Who is it?"

"Special delivery."

Jade opened the door, and saw Beck. In his hands were a pizza box, cans of Budweiser, flowers. "Hi!"

"Hello. Can I come in?"

"Of course." Jade stepped aside. "Come in."

Beck walked in, "You're all moved in?"

"Pretty much."

"I have pepperoni and chicken pizza."

"You are amazing and your timing is even better. I was just about to order Chinese."

Beck handed Jade the flowers, "Stop, don't make me blush."

Jade grabbed the pizza box, "Bianca is down for the night, so she will not be joining us."

"That's too bad."

"I need to get my kitchen table out of storage, so I we'll have to eat on the floor."

"I don't mind." Beck looked out of Jade's floor to ceiling window. She picked a great condo with an even greater view. He sat down next to the window. "The view is amazing."

Jade sat next to Beck, "Yeah, and it cost me a fortune. But I think it was worth it."

"Me too." He held out a beer, which Jade accepted.

"Thank you. But I think I need something a bit stronger, like tequila. Or vodka."

Beck chuckled, "Moving will do that to you. Especially in the span of a few days."

"It does. I'm pretty exhausted." Jade snapped the cap on her beer and took a swig.

"Well when you're all settled in, I want to take you out."

Jade spit her drink out, "You want to do what?"

"That was way more blunt than I wanted to be."

"Yeah, it was. Being blunt is my specialty."

"I didn't mean you."

"You want to take someone else out then?"

"No."

Jade tensed up, "So it is me?"

Beck shook his head, "Not just you."

Jade's face scrunched in confusion, "I'm really lost right now."

"What I meant to say was that I want to take you and Bianca out to celebrate. As a family."

"So the three of us?

Beck nodded, "The three of us."

"Okay. I'd like that."

"Good."

"You're paying."

"Of course I am."

Jade visibly relaxed and her shoulders dropped again. She let out a silent sigh of relief. The thought of going out with Beck stressed her out and made her nervous.

But she didn't have to worry about that. Beck wanted to go out as celebration. They'd probably end up going to a park or some place Bianca would enjoy. It was not a date. Right? Oh Lord, she was going to need something a lot stronger than the beer in her hand.