Chapter 10

Toby's pov

Spencer, my mom, and I all sat down for dinner. My mom made her famous lasagna that I used to love when I was a kid. Spencer seemed to love it just as much as I do. My mom and Spencer seemed to be really getting along, which makes me very happy. I was also pleased to see Spencer smiling a real smile. I haven't seen her smile like this since the night I made that wish.

"Spencer, how are your parents doing?" Marion asked.

Spencer froze and didn't know how to answer that. Spencer hasn't seen or heard from her family in years.

Marion immediately caught on to her mistake and apologized "oh I'm sorry I didn't realize this was a touchy subject for you."

Spencer just shook her head and smiled "no it's okay Marion, actually I haven't talked to my family in a while, but last I heard they were doing well."

"That's good. Do you mind me asking about your sister?" she asked.

Spencer shook her head and said "not at all. Melissa has been working as a social worker."

"Your family underestimates you Spencer. When they look at you, they see a girl with no future, but to me I think you're amazing and most likely smarter than the rest of us," Marion said.

Spencer's smile widen at my mom's kind words. I don't think Spencer has ever been spoken to that way. Seeing Spencer smile makes me smile.

"I like seeing you two together," Marion said. "There's something about you two that makes me feel very happy."

I smiled and said "I was hoping you would like Spencer."

"I do she seems different than a lot of people," she said.

"Different is good right?" Spencer questioned.

My mother smiled and said "it's perfect."

For a few minutes my mother just sat there looking at us. She was admiring how we looked together. In her eyes we are the perfect couple and I knew she liked Spencer way better than Alison. Part of me is still trying to figure out why I would ever make that choice. I know in my other world I would never want that to happen, so I still wonder why and how I ended up with Alison in this world.

"Okay," my mother finally said. "I made chocolate fudge brownies for desert which I know are Toby's favorite."

"Yay chocolate fudge brownies!" I exclaimed.

Spencer laughed and said "I swear Toby you're like an eight year old trapped in an eighteen year olds body."

I faked a smile after Spencer said that. It's not that I didn't like what she said it's because the Spencer I know used to say that to me. She would tease me about it whenever I get super excited over something. Hearing Spencer say it now gives me mixed feelings.

"Sorry Marion I would love to stay for desert, but I have to turn in early," Spencer said.

"Oh that's okay I understand. Can I send some brownies home with you?"

Spencer smiled and said "sure."

My mother got up and went into the kitchen to get the brownies. Spencer and I stood up and waited by the door. I was really pleased with how tonight when. I felt everything went really well. Being able to witness Spencer meeting my mom was perfect. I wish Spencer would have gotten the chance to meet her in the other world. Considering how much my mom adores this Spencer, I know she would love the other Spencer.

"Does Spencer really have to go?" I asked.

She smiled sadly and said "yeah she does."

"You know if you need a place to stay for a while you can sleep in the guest room," I said.

She raised her hand to lightly brush over my cheek. "That's sweet, but I should stay in my motel. I just paid for another two nights."

"Where will you go after that?" I asked.

"I don't know I'll be low on money, so probably on a park bench somewhere," she said.

"Spencer you can't sleep outside in the cold," I said.

"I don't really have a choice," she said.

"Yes you do," I said while taking her hand. "Stay with me."

"Toby I can't ask you to do that," she said.

"I hate the thought of you sleeping out in the cold."

"I'll think about it," she said.

I sighed and said "okay."

In that moment I really wanted to kiss her, but I wasn't sure if she wanted to kiss me. We have kissed before, but only a couple times. I moved closer to her to kiss her on the lips, but I chickened out and kissed her on the cheek instead. When I pulled away Spencer was giving me a strange look. Then she cupped my face and pressed her lips on mine. The kiss was short and sweet. In fact it ended almost as soon as it started. When Spencer pulled away her face was a dark shade of red. My mother walked out just in time to hand Spencer the brownies.

"Um," she smiled shyly. "I'll see you tomorrow."

I smiled back and said "yeah tomorrow."

"Um thanks for the brownies Mrs. Cavanaugh," Spencer said.

My mom smiled and said "you're welcome. Come back anytime."

"Okay, bye."

"Bye," I said and then closed the door behind her.

After Spencer left I smiled to myself as I went to my bedroom. This whole night was perfect. I got to see my mom and Spencer together. I don't know if I will ever see them together again. I know I shouldn't stay in this world, but here I have my mother and Spencer. Then again this Spencer is traveling down a path of self-destruction. I was also told that if I continue living in this world I will eventually forget every memory I had with Spencer and my mind will be set how it's supposed to be in this world.

"Have you figured it out yet?" a voice from behind me said.

I turned around and saw Maya sitting on the edge of my bed picking at her nails.

"Why do you keep popping up?" I asked.

"To remind you of what you are doing wrong," she said.

"What are you talking about?"

"You need to keep Spencer and your mother away from each other," she said.

"Why?" I asked.

"It's not helping you get your life back the way it was. Right now you're living the life you wished for and you have to stop," she said.

"I just wanted to see my mom and Spencer together one time," I said.

"What you need to do is live the memory's you had with Spencer again," she said.

"I took her to the motel," I said.

"That helped a little, but when you brought her to meet your mom that didn't help."

"How much time do I have?" I asked.

"Five days," Maya said.

"Five days!" I exclaimed. "I can't relive every memory with Spencer in just five days!"

"Find a way to make it work," she said.

"What about the motel we made love in will that work?" I asked.

"If it's something you've done with Spencer before then yes," she said.

"I can't just jump into bed with Spencer like that," I said.

"You didn't hesitate to jump in the supply closet with her," she said.

"Maybe I could take her on a drive in my truck and go up to haft peek," I said.

Maya just shrugged and said "maybe, but you better work quickly."

After that Maya disappeared without saying another word. I sat down on the bed trying to think of a plan. What can I do to help save my relationship with Spencer?

The next night Spencer asked me to come with her to meet up with her friends. She was a little nervous, because she hasn't spoken to them in years. I assured her that everything would be fine. We walked into the Apple Rose Grill and saw all three girls sitting at a table. The girls greeted us with polite smiles.

"Hi Spencer, thanks for coming," Emily said.

Spencer smiled, but didn't say a word. Aria and Hanna kept avoiding Spencer's gaze. Emily seemed to be the only one into this. The five of us just sat here in silence staring at one another. Spencer was getting frustrated and reached down for her purse.

"Well thanks for the meeting, same time next week?" she said and then stood up.

"Spencer, wait!" Aria surprisingly spoke out.

Spencer turned her head back and gave them all a hard stare. Hanna was still not meeting Spencer's gaze.

"Is there a point to this meeting or did you just ask me here to stare blankly at me?" Spencer questioned.

"We wanted to talk," Emily said.

"Well I don't hear much talking, just a bunch of loud breathing," she said.

"Can you please sit down?" Aria asked.

Spencer rolled her eyes and crossed her arms as she sat back down. This time Hanna looked up at her.

"What's wrong with Hanna?" Spencer asked.

"That's one of the reasons we're here," Emily said.

Spencer nodded her head in a knowing way. "What did Alison do?"

Emily looked at Hanna for permission to speak. Hanna nodded and allowed Emily to continue. Spencer felt that if this is something there coming to her for, then this must be bad.

"Over the years we noticed that Hanna has lost a lot of weight and now we know why," Emily said.

Aria took over what Emily was saying. "A few days ago I walked in on Hanna forcing herself to throw up. Hanna's been withholding food for a year."

"The worst part is Alison was the one that encouraged her," Emily said.

Spencer looked over at Hanna and Hanna started shrugging down in her chair. Spencer knew that Hanna was ashamed with herself. I know Spencer still cares about these girls, so I know she'll be willing to help her.

"Hanna also told us that this isn't the first time this happened," Aria said. "She said three years ago you caught her doing this and helped her through it."

`'I did," Spencer confirmed.

"Hanna needs your help again," Aria said. "Please Spencer, we know that we treated you like dirt and we probably don't deserve your help, but Hanna needs you."

"So I help Hanna and then later you guys go on acting like we never had this conversation?" Spencer challenges.

"No, we also want you back," Aria said.

"Alison has been making our lives hell ever since you left," Emily said.

"If any of us would try talking to your or even just talking about how we wanted to talk to you Alison, would threaten to tell the school our darkest secrets," Aria said.

"Will you please help Hanna," Emily begged.

"Maybe, but I want to hear Hanna ask me," Spencer said.

"Spencer," I whispered.

"I want to hear Hanna ask me or else I won't know if she really wants my help," Spencer said.

Hanna raised her head up to look at Spencer. Spencer crossed her arms and stared right into Hanna's eyes. The room was silent and everyone was looking between Spencer and Hanna. Finally Hanna sat up and took a deep breath.

"Spencer I have a problem, will you please help me?"

Spencer sat up straight and looked Hanna straight in the eye "yes."

That's the end of that chapter. Hopefully the people who are actually reading this enjoyed it.

Next chapter Spencer and the girls will be helping Hanna. Then Toby and the girls will try to help Spencer.

Note: This weekend I'm not sure when or if I will be updating. I have some family stuff I have to deal with, so I don't know when I'll update. Also for those of you who were wondering Marion is not really in her twenties she was just kidding. Just thought I'd clear that up for some of you. I'm not sure how old she is on the show, but in this story she's 41. Anyway thanks for reading and please review, so I know that people are actually reading this! Thank you.