Okay I'm writing a little more of Jason/Kelsi/Katie in this chapter. The other was kind of an introduction to the 'storyline' if you will.

A/N: A BIG thank you to whalegaldragoness for some great ideas! Thank you!

A/N #2: DRAMA WARNING! You may need some tissues…

Disclaimer: Same as always. I also don't own the song "Slipped Away" sung by Avril Lavigne.

Just Like Us, Ch. 11

"Do not raise your voice, Katherine." He took a deep breath, "What's going on here? First you get a D on your Math test and now you don't turn in an English assignment. Is there something you want to tell me?"

Katie just sat there for a moment, not saying anything. She looked at her dad, "Even if I asked for help, it's not like you would have listened anyway," she said angrily.

"What are you talking about? Of course we would have helped you," he said.

She shook her head, "When? You and mom are always with Madison now; you never have any time for me anymore! It's Madison this, Madison that," she yelled.

Kelsi walked into the room, "What is going on in here? Katie, your sister is trying to take a nap."

Katie threw her hands up in the air, "See?"

Jason walked over to Kelsi, "This was in the mail today," he said as he handed her the paper.

Kelsi read it and then looked up at Katie, "You didn't do your English assignment," she asked, shocked. Katie was never one to not do a homework assignment.

"Why do you even pretend to care," she yelled as she got up and walked to the door, only to be stopped by Jason.

"Don't even think about leaving this room, Katie," he said sternly. He took another deep breath, "Yes, your mom and I have been preoccupied with Madison, but that doesn't mean that you can't come to us for help."

"You didn't help me last week when I asked for you to help me with my science report," she said. "You were both too busy helping Madison get ready for her doctor's appointment," she said as she sat down on her bed.

Kelsi sighed, "I…you're right," she said quietly, sitting beside Katie. "We have been spending a lot of time with her, but think about it, Katie. She's three years old. You're eleven and can do a lot more by yourself, whereas she needs help doing almost everything."

"I still need help with my homework," she said, her voice returning to normal.

Jason nodded, "All right, how about this: we'll schedule some time every evening where it's just us and you, okay?"

She thought for a moment, "I guess…but Maddy can't interrupt."

"Sounds good," Kelsi said. "Now about your English assignment…what were you having the most trouble with?"

She shrugged, "Almost everything."

"Okay, after your sister goes to bed this evening, we'll work on it, how does that sound," Jason asked.

"Okay, I guess."

"Good." He kissed her forehead, "Now please get back to your other homework."

She sighed, "Do I have to?"

"Katherine," Jason warned.

"Sorry," she muttered, going back to her desk.

"Jason," Kelsi said, showing him the bottom of the paper. "Read this."

He took the paper and read it, "Wonderful." He walked over to Katie, "Well, it looks as though you not only failed that assignment, but you cannot make it up either." He shook his head, "I'm sorry Katie, but you're grounded for the weekend."

"What? No! Dad I'm sorry, I really am," Katie said. "Mom, please don't let him ground me!"

Kelsi shook her head, "I'm in agreement with your father, Katie. You should have done this assignment, or at least attempted it; then you would at least get to redo it," she said, clearly disappointed in her daughter.

Katie looked at her homework again, "Whatever."

Jason sighed, "Finish your homework and then stay here until we call you for dinner," he said more than just a bit disappointed in his daughter. He and Kelsi left the room.

Sharpay carried Kayleigh inside, "Home sweet home," she said as she set her down.

Kayleigh smiled, "I get to sleep in my bed again."

"That's right, and you also get to start rehearsing for the play on Monday," she said.

"I do?"

"Yeah, big whoop," Larissa said flatly.

Sharpay looked at Larissa, "That's it; I have had enough of your attitude. First you call your sister names, then you hit your brother, and now this."

Larissa frowned, "But I didn't…"

"Don't start, young lady, or you will not be able to even choose which activity you do because you will be doing neither one," Sharpay said.

"But mommy I didn't mean to sound…"

"Enough, Larissa," Sharpay said, cutting her off. "I am tired of your back-talking," she said.

Troy decided this was a good time to intervene, "Shar, just let it go, all right?" He looked at Larissa, "Please go start on your homework," he said calmly.

"Fine she said, not wanting to show her parents the fact that she was crying. She walked up to her room and closed the door.

Sharpay turned to Troy, "What was that? You're just going to let her off the hook?"

Troy turned to Ana and Zachary, "Hey why don't you two go and play some basketball in the backyard?"

They smiled, "Okay!" They hurried into the backyard.

Kayleigh decided to follow them, even though she didn't play.

Once they were out of earshot, Troy turned to Sharpay, "What are you talking about, letting her off the hook? Did you not hear what I did with her punishment?"

"Troy, she was talking back just now and…"

He sighed, "You don't know that because you wouldn't let her finish her sentence!"

She shook her head, "I don't want to do this now," she said as she walked to the back door, "Kayleigh, why don't we go unpack your things?"

"Okay mommy," she said as she followed Sharpay up to her room.

Saturday Morning…

Larissa had somehow managed to avoid speaking to Sharpay over the last 48 hours. The only thing she did was what she was told. She looked outside and saw Troy playing basketball with Ana and Zachary. She shook her head and finished her breakfast just as Troy, Ana, and Zach came inside.

"Hi daddy," she said quietly.

He smiled, "Morning sweetie." He kissed her head and got some water for Ana and Zach.

"I'm finished," Sharpay said as she stood up. She had just finished cleaning the kitchen floor.

Larissa finished eating and brought her plate over to the sink. However, as she was walking over to the sink, she dropped her glass, thus spilling the remainder of the orange juice that was in her glass. "Oops," she said as she went to pick up the glass.

"Larissa! I just finished cleaning the floor," Sharpay yelled. "You need to be more careful," she snapped.

"Sharpay, it was an accident," Troy said, trying to calm her down.

She rolled her eyes, "Oh sure, take her side; you're not the one who spent an hour cleaning the floor!"

Troy turned to Larissa, who had tears in her eyes, "Honey why don't you go upstairs," he said quietly.

She nodded and ran up the stairs, fresh tears in her eyes.

He then gestured for Zach and Ana to do the same. Kayleigh was already upstairs looking over her lines (even though there were only two) for the play. After they left, he turned back to Sharpay, "What is your problem? Why are you constantly picking on Larissa?"

She looked pointedly at him, "What are you talking about? I am not picking on her! She made a mess, did you not see that?"

"Yes, but it was an accident," he said calmly.

She took a deep breath, "Yes, you're right. Maybe I should go talk to her."

He nodded, "Good idea, but I think you need to give her some time to cool down."

"Yeah…I guess I'll just go see how Kayleigh's doing with her lines."

As she was walking upstairs, Ana and Zach came back down, "Can we play some more," Ana asked.

Troy smiled, "Sure, let's go." They walked into the backyard and continued playing.

Sharpay walked into Kayleigh's room, "How's it coming," she asked.

"Good, I think…mommy I don't know this word," she said, showing Sharpay the line.

As Sharpay was helping Kayleigh with the lines, Larissa walked into the room, "I think I can..." she started to say.

Sharpay looked up, "No, you are not going to do this again," Sharpay yelled. "I will not allow you to try to ruin your sister's chance at being in a play," she said.

Larissa shook her head, "That's not..." She suddenly realized what her mother was alluding to. "You never loved me as much because I'm not your real daughter. I hate you!" She yelled as she ran down the stairs.

It took Sharpay a minute to understand what her daughter was saying, "Oh no," she said, realizing what was going on. "Larissa," she called, hurrying down the stairs after her.

Larissa didn't listen. She opened the front door and ran out of the house, crying. She ran from the grass, to the sidewalk, and finally to the street.

"Larissa, stop," Sharpay yelled. But it was too late. The red car that was speeding down the street couldn't stop fast enough and ended up hitting Larissa, knocking her over.

"Larissa!" Sharpay screamed, running out into the street.

The day you slipped away
Was the day I found it won't be the same
Ooooh

The sound of the ambulance sirens filled the air as Sharpay and Troy waited. They had called Troy's parents to watch the kids while they went with Larissa to the hospital.

Sharpay had yet to shed a tear; the hit had left her in shock; she was practically numb, not fully knowing what had just happened. All she knew was her little girl was unconscious and not moving.

The day you slipped away
Was the day I found it won't be the same noo...
The day you slipped away
Was the day that I found it won't be the same oooh...

They sat in the Emergency Room waiting room, Sharpay's hand in Troy's. They waited for the doctor to come out and tell them how she was doing. Sharpay just sat there, emotionless; she didn't know what to feel.

The doctor soon came out, "Mr. and Mrs. Bolton?"

Troy and Sharpay stood up, "Yes," Troy said hoarsely.

"Your daughter is going to recover, but…she's…in a coma," he said.

Sharpay could feel her heart sinking. Her little girl…in a coma? How could this be happening? She walked into the room that Larissa was in and saw her just lying there, hooked up to several machines. She was breathing on her own, but she had a broken arm. She sat down in the chair next to her bed, "Larissa," she said as she felt tears fall down her face for the first time that day. It didn't take her long to realize that this was her fault. The tears continued to fall down her face, "Larissa, wake up," she pleaded.

I had my wake up
Won't you wake up
I keep asking why
And I can't take it
It wasn't fake
It happened, you passed by

"Larissa, please wake up," Sharpay said as she took her daughter's hand.

The day you slipped away
Was the day I found it won't be the same noo...
The day you slipped away
Was the day that I found it won't be the same oooh...

She wiped her eyes, "I'm so sorry, sweetie," she said as more tears fell down her face. "Larissa, I am so sorry," she cried. "Can you hear me," she asked as she wiped the never ending tears that fell down her face.

Oooooh
I hope you can hear me cause I remember it clearly

"Please forgive me," she pleaded. "Please wake up, Larissa."

Na na, na na na, na na
I miss you

Need more of a cliffhanger than that? Again, thank you to whalegaldragoness for this idea. (Ducking from flying objects) If you are wondering, no, I am NOT killing Larissa. No one is going to die. That much I will tell you. (Once again ducks from flying objects). Please review and thank you for reading.