Thank you to all who continue to read/review my story! You are all awesome! A big thank you to those who follow/favorite. I appreciate everyday those to read/review/follow/favorite. I've been slowly revealing Loren's secret and will reveal more details in this chapter as well as the next couple of chapters. I know a few of you have wondered what the secret is and have been very patient with me while I get to the point of revealing. You will also see more of Chloe's reaction to Eddie/Loren's bond. Trent will be seen in this chapter. What will happen with him? I plan on revealing more of that in this chapter & possibly next one, as well. I'm adding a new character in this chapter that you've seen on the show many times. Thank you to 'Reyes 208' for suggesting it. You had a good idea in that. Anyways, happy reading! I don't own any rights to the show/characters, just my own stories.

Chapter 11

(At the MK, Eddie and Melissa are still dancing, but Eddie has a shocked look on his face because of what Melissa revealed)

Eddie: (swallows hard) "Wh-What did you say?"

Melissa: (shakes her head & smiles) "Don't look so shocked at that."

Eddie: (still shocked) "B-But how do you know it's how I feel? I mean, I never said that I loved her. I-I have feelings for her, yes. But…"

Melissa: (sighs) "Anyone with eyes can tell how you feel towards her, Eddie. I just met you today and I already feel like I know you because Loren can't stop talking about you." (tilts her head) "In a good way of course."

Eddie: (smiles a little) "She's very lucky to have you in her life."

Melissa: (nods) "Oh, I know that. We would do anything for each other." (smirks) "Including pointing out when two people truly care for each other, like you and Loren do."

Eddie: (sighs) "Yeah, but…maybe I'm moving too fast with Loren. I mean, we haven't known each other that long."

Melissa: "Have you ever heard of 'love at first sight'?"

Eddie: (chuckles) "Yes, I have."

Melissa: "Well, then. From what I've witnessed tonight, you're not moving too fast by admitting your feelings. You're just being honest with yourself."

Eddie: (nods a little) "Okay, true. If we're being honest, I will tell you this."

Melissa: (nods) "Go ahead."

Eddie: "I've never felt for someone what I feel for Loren in such a short amount of time. One thing I've noticed about Chloe…she hates embarrassing herself, even in front of me. I think it's cute the way a girl doesn't mind embarrassing herself in front of her boyfriend or friend."

Melissa: (laughing) "Well, you definitely won't have to worry about that with Loren. When she embarrasses herself, she laughs about it. That girl has no problems with that."

Eddie: (chuckles) "And I'm guessing that when we're done with our dance, you're telling Loren about this conversation?"

Melissa: (shakes her head) "No. Uh-Uh."

Eddie: (confused) "Huh? You're not?"

Melissa: (smirks) "You are."

Eddie: (nervously) "Oh, Mel, I-I don't know if that's such a good idea."

Melissa: (puzzled) "Why not? I guarantee you she feels the same way."

Eddie: (tilts his head) "Y-Yeah, but technically, I'm still with Chloe."

Melissa: (raises her eyebrows & smirks) "So, what are you gonna do about it?"

Eddie: (sighs deeply) "As much as I hate hurting Chloe, you're right. It's not fair to lead her on and that's what I'd be doing." (smirks) "You always get your way, don't you?"

Melissa: (shrugs) "Not always." (smiles) "But most of the time."

(They both laugh. They end their dance and Eddie and Melissa both walk back to their table)

Loren: (smiles) "So, did you guys have a good time dancing?"

(Eddie and Melissa look at each other and smile before looking back at Loren)

Eddie: (nods) "Yeah, we did."

Melissa: (to Eddie) "Isn't there something you want to say to Loren?"

Eddie: (eyes widen in shock to Mel) "Now?"

Melissa: (smiles) "No time like the present."

Loren: (confused) "Okay, what's going on?"

Eddie: (nervously) "Uh…um…well…"

(Before Eddie can try get out the words, Max notices someone come into the club and smiles)

Max: "Hey, Eddie? Isn't that Ian that just came into the club?"

(Everyone looks toward the entrance to see who Max is talking about. Eddie smiles and Ian notices the group. Eddie waves for Ian to come to them, which he does)

Eddie: (happily) "Ian, my man!"

Ian: "Hi'ya, mate!"

(Eddie and Ian share a hug)

Eddie: "I didn't know you were in town."

Ian: "Oh, I just got in an hour ago. I figured you'd be here." (to Max) "Hi, Max."

Max: (smiles) "Hi, Ian. It's been awhile since we last saw you in LA."

Ian: (sighs) "Yeah, I had a modeling gig shoot the last couple months and just got done today."

Eddie: (laughs) "Awesome, man. Oh, hey, I wanna introduce you to some friends of mine."

Ian: (nods) "Okay. Cool."

Eddie: (pointing to Nora & Loren) "This is Nora Tate and her daughter, Loren. And here…" (pointing to Melissa) "…is Loren's best friend, Melissa Sanders."

Ian: (smiles) "Nice to meet you all."

Eddie: "And this is Ian, my best buddy."

(They all say their 'hello's'. Max tells Ian to pull up a chair. Ian asks if it's okay considering there's not a lot of room left, but Loren speaks up)

Loren: "That's okay, Ian. You can have my spot."

Nora: (confused) "Are you going somewhere, honey?"

Loren: "Oh, just to the ladies room. My iced tea did a number on my bladder." (chuckles) "I'll be right back."

Nora: (nods) "Okay. Do you need me to come with?"

Loren: (shakes her head) "No, I'll be fine. I won't be long."

Nora: "Okay."

(Nora makes room so Loren can get out. She walks away from the table and heads to the bathroom. When she gets there, she does her thing and then looks at herself in the mirror. As she's doing this, she notices another face in the mirror, revealing Chloe. Loren quickly turns around so she's facing Chloe)

Loren: (nervously) "Chloe. H-Hey. I didn't know you were still here."

Chloe: (tilts her head, angrily) "Oh, you thought I left when I walked away from Eddie?" (laughs sarcastically) "Sorry to disappoint you, sweetie."

Loren: "I-Is there something I can do for you?"

(Chloe leans in closer to the point where she's inches away from Loren)

Chloe: (nods angrily) "Yeah, there is something you can do for me, in fact. You can stay the hell away from Eddie."

(At the table, everyone is busy talking. Nora laughs at a joke that Max made. All of a sudden, a man comes into the club and looks around until he finds who he's looking for. As he walks closer, he sees Nora put her hand on Max's shoulder as they continue laughing. The man's face turns bright red and full of anger at seeing Nora and Max having a good time. He controls his anger just as en enters the table where everyone is at)

Man: "Hi, everyone."

(Everyone notices the man and Nora notices him and is shocked that he's at the club)

Nora: (surprised) "Trent! Hi, honey! What-What are you doing here? I mean, I'm glad you're here. B-But I thought you said you had to work late tonight."

Trent: "Oh, I decided to take a break and come surprise you and Loren."

Nora: (laughs) "That you did!"

Max: (smiles) "So, you're the famous Trent Tate I've been hearing so much about."

Trent: (surprised) "Oh, Nora's told you about me?"

Nora: (chuckles) "Of course, sweetie! I had to brag a little about my wonderful, intelligent husband!"

(Max gets up from his chair and goes to Trent, offering his hand. Trent looks at Max's hand for a second and is tempted to punch him in the face for flirting with Nora and is also tempted to yell at Nora for flirting back, but decides it's better not to cause a scene. Trent takes Max's hand and shakes it, putting on a fake smile)

Max: "Nice to meet you, Trent. Glad you came tonight. It's a pleasure."

Trent: "Oh, trust me, Max, the pleasure is all mine."

(Max laughs and offers Trent his seat, which he takes being it's right by Nora. Max goes to get another chair and sits by Trent. As the rest of the gang continues chatting, Trent stares at Nora and Max. His anger inside him rises again as Max and Nora chat and laugh. They often bring Trent into the conversation, but it's clear he's uncomfortable because he doesn't know what to say. That makes him angrier because he feels Nora is too busy talking to Max and completely ignoring him. Trent excuses himself to get a drink at the bar. Nora offers to go with him, but he smiles and tells her he's okay and encourages her to continue what she was doing. As Trent walks up to the bar, he angrily mutters to himself. He wants so badly to break something, but again, he doesn't because it'll cause a scene)

(When Trent gets to the bar, he orders a vodka on the rocks. He knows he shouldn't because usually when he drinks those, he has a few too many and sometimes gets drunk. But, he figures, to hell with it. He turns around and angrily watches his wife laugh at Max's jokes. His hand that's on the counter, he shapes it into a fist and he squeezes it so tight that it runs bright red. Courtney gives Trent his drink)

Courtney: (smiles) "Here you go. Anything else I can get for you?"

(Trent looks at Courtney)

Trent: (nods) "Yeah. What do you know about Max Duran? You know, the one who's by his son, Eddie, I think his name is."

Courtney: (chuckles) "I take it you don't know the Duran men very well?"

Trent: (sarcastically) "Whatever gave you that idea?"

(Courtney's smile disappears and clears her throat. Trent can tell he's making the bartender nervous, but he doesn't care. He's so pissed that he feels if he gets any angrier, he will go after someone. He decides it's better to cool his anger and manages a little smile)

Trent: "Sorry for going off on you. I'm just not having a very good night."

Courtney: (sympathetically) "That's okay. I understand." (smiles) "Max used to be a major rock star. He's got a great voice, but doesn't play that often anymore. Eddie has a great voice, as well. He recently wrote a new song, but hasn't recorded it yet."

Trent: (confused) "Why not?"

Courtney: "Well, he says he's been having, I guess you could say, a singer's block. He got inspired by your daughter Loren while writing his new song. No one's heard his new song, but from what I hear, it's amazing." (smiles)

Trent: "Huh. So, Loren inspired him, huh?"

Courtney: (nods) "Yeah. And Eddie told me once that Loren has an amazing voice, as well."

(Trent tries not to show his annoyed face at Courtney's comment. He takes a drink of his vodka so she doesn't see his face. After he takes a drink, he speaks)

Trent: "Eddie said that, huh?"

Courtney: (nods happily) "Uh-huh. You should be very proud of your daughter, Mr. Tate."

Trent: (rolls his eyes) "Oh, I sure am alright."

(Courtney sees more customers and excuses herself. Trent finishes his drink and sits on the bar stool and continues to watch everyone at the table chatting. In the women's bathroom, Chloe continues to give Loren dirty looks)

Loren: (stutters) "I-I'm not sure what you mean, Chloe. I'm not with Eddie. We're only friends. You're his girlfriend."

Chloe: (angrily) "And now, because of you, he'll probably break up with me."

Loren: (confused) "But, he still cares about you."

Chloe: (scoffs) "Yeah, he did until you came along. Little girl, do you know who you're dealing with?"

Loren: (sighs) "Chloe, I'm sorry if it looks like I came between you and Eddie. That wasn't my intention."

Chloe: (gives Loren a look) "Not your intention? Oh, come on! We both know your agenda. You see the way Eddie looks at you and you're using that to your advantage."

Loren: (shakes her head) "No, I'm not."

(Chloe puts her hands on her hips)

Chloe: "Oh, you're not? What about that song Eddie wrote for you?"

Loren: (confused) "He didn't write it for me. He had trouble writing songs and I just helped him with it."

Chloe: (shakes her head) "Whatever. If you know what'd good for you, little, girl, you'll stay the hell away from Eddie and out of his life!"

(Chloe shoves Loren back, her back hitting the sink counter. Chloe leaves the bathroom. Loren has a shocked look on her face)

Loren: "Wow. Now, I can see what everyone else was talking about regarding Chloe. No wonder Eddie said Max doesn't seem to like her." (sighs sadly) "I think I've had enough for one night. I think I'm gonna tell mom and Mel I wanna leave."

(As Loren walks away from the bathroom sink, she heads toward the door and opens it, but she sees Trent standing next to the door. She stops suddenly and looks at his face, which is red and full of rage. He walks towards her, causing her to back up. When he's fully in the bathroom, he turns around halfway and puts his hand on the door handle, locking the door. Loren has a scared look on her face)

Loren: (shudders) "T-Trent? Wha-What are you doing?"

Trent: "What does it look like I'm doing?" (his face still to the door)

Loren: "Y-You…Y-You're not supposed to be in the women's bathroom."

Trent: (scoffs) "I know that, Loren. I can read the sign on the door."

(Trent turns around, facing Loren. She puts her hands behind her, resting them on the edge of the sink counter. She tries not to show her fear, but with his angry face on hers, she can't help but show it)

Loren: (scaredly) "W-Wh-What do you w-want, Trent?"

Trent: (tilts his head, angrily) "Don't you mean 'dad', Loren?"

(Loren turns away, her face more scared then before. Loren wonders to herself what he's gonna do to her. She can't try leave being he's blocking the door. She could try scream, but she doubts anyone would hear her above the loud music. Someone knocks on the door when they try to open the locked door. Trent playfully laughs and apologizes to the person outside, but his daughter is real sick and he's helping her clean up the mess. He asks the person to please use the men's bathroom for now until the mess is cleaned up. Trent hears the footsteps walk away)

Loren: (shakes her head in fear) "I'm not sick."

(Trent gives her an evil look and walks towards her)

Trent: "You will be after I'm done with you."

(Loren knows what he's planning on doing without him saying anything. She falls to the floor with tears falling down her cheeks and turns away and closes her eyes, hoping to block out what she knows will happen next. Trent unbuttons his jacket and takes it off, throwing it on the floor)

Loren: (whimpers) "Please. Please. Don't. I-I'm begging you. I'll be better. I'll be good. I promise. Just please…don't."

(Trent unbuckles his belt)

Trent: "You've been a very bad girl, Loren. Very bad. Bad girls need to be punished."

(Loren puts her arms around her knees. Trent walks towards her and she closes her eyes. Eddie and Ian take a drink from their glass. After putting their glasses back on the table, Ian speaks)

Ian: "So, tell me mate, tell me about this famous Loren Tate girl."

Eddie: (laughs) "I already told you everything!"

Ian: (jokingly) "Well, the way you were talking about her earlier, it's like there's more."

Eddie: "Oh, man, she's great. I can be myself around her and she doesn't judge or anything."

Ian: "I take it Chloe did that?"

Eddie: (sighs sadly) "Yeah, she did." (nodding)

Ian: (shakes his head) "I'm sorry, man. I thought you two were doing so well."

Eddie: "No, we've been having problems for awhile."

Ian: (confused) "Like what?"

Eddie: "I swear, it's like she cares more for the photographers than she does me. Plus, she promised me that she would help me entertain our company." (referring to his guests)

Ian: "Yeah." (looking around) "I don't see her around. Where is Chloe anyway?"

Eddie: (scoffs) "Damned if I know. We got into a big fight earlier and she stormed off pissed."

Ian: (chuckles) "Wow! Her mood changes quickly!"

Eddie: (raises his eyebrows) "Tell me about it."

Ian: "What was the fight about, if you don't mind me asking?"

Eddie: "Oh, Chloe thinks there's something more going on between Loren and me."

Ian: "Valley girl, huh?"

(Eddie gives him a look, warning him not to call Loren that. Ian briefly puts his hands up)

Ian: (apologically) "Sorry mate. I need to get used to her name and not the nickname I have for her."

Eddie: "You'll get it. I have faith in you."

(Nora turns away from Max and looks towards the bathroom. Max can tell she's worried and asks her what's wrong)

Max: (concerned) "Are you okay, Nora?"

Nora: "Well, it's just that, Loren's been gone for a long time."

Max: "Where'd she go?"

Nora: "To the bathroom."

Max: "I guess I didn't notice the time when she left."

Nora: (to Max) "That's okay. I think I'll check the bathroom and see if she's still there."

Max: "Do you need me to come with in case anything's wrong?"

Nora: (shakes her head) "No, I'm fine. Thanks."

(Max tries to reassure her as he can tell she's a little worried)

Max: "I'm sure she's fine."

(Max helps Nora get up from her chair and she walks to the ladies bathroom. As she's walking there, she runs into Trent, who's walking towards her. She looks at him funny)

Nora: "Where were you?"

Trent: "Oh, I had to go to the bathroom. Drinking two glasses of vodka was too much for my bladder." (chuckles softly)

Nora: "Have you seen Loren?"

Trent: (shakes her head) "No, I haven't. Why?"

Nora: (putting her hands on her hips) "Well, she's been gone a long time and I thought maybe something was wrong."

Trent: "I'm sure she's fine."

Nora: "Yeah, I'm sure she is, Trent, but I still want to make sure."

(Nora walks past Trent and goes to the ladies bathroom. She opens the door to the ladies bathroom slowly)

Nora: "Loren? Honey, are you in here? Loren, its mom."

(She hears someone throwing up in one of the stalls. She walks closer to the stall where the noise is coming from and she continues hearing vomiting noises. The stall door is open and Nora goes to the stall door and looks who's in it, revealing Loren. Nora quickly goes to Loren)

Nora: "Oh, honey, are you okay?"

(Nora comforts Loren while she continues to vomit. After a few minutes more, Loren stops, holding her stomach. Her face is pale from throwing up. Loren leans back and Nora hugs her daughter, comforting her)

Nora: "Loren, honey, what caused you to get sick? You were fine earlier. Did you eat something wrong?"

(Loren looks up at her mom. She's so weak from the vomiting, but she tries to tell her mom the truth. She wants to tell her mom so bad what Trent did to her earlier, causing her to get sick. Just as she's about to speak, Trent comes around the corner, showing his face)

Trent: "Honey, are you okay? You don't look so good."

(Trent gives Loren an evil look, as if warning her not to say anything. Nora's back is turned against Trent, so she doesn't see the look on his face. Loren has a flashback to between her and Trent)

***Flashback~~45 minutes ago***

(Trent stands up and buttons his shirt with a weak Loren struggling to get up off the floor. She manages to sit up, with her dress raised to her upper thighs. Trent looks at her and speaks)

Trent: "Now, you know what will happen if you say anything, right, Loren?"

(Loren brings her legs toward her, putting her arms around her knees. She's shaking to the point where she can't sit still)

Trent: "Answer me, Loren. You tell no one what happened…not if you want me to go after your mother or anyone else you care about."

(Loren, still shaking uncontrollably, manages to nods to Trent)

Trent: (nods) "Good. Clean yourself up before anyone notices you've been gone too long."

(Trent finishes getting himself together and throws a wrapper in the garbage before leaving the bathroom. After a few minutes of shaking, she all of a sudden gets the urge to throw up. She reaches the toilet just as she gets sick)

***End Flashback***

(Loren looks at Nora and manages to speak, but only in a whisper)

Loren: "I want to go home. Please."

Nora: (nodding) "No problem, honey." (to Trent) "Can you carry her, honey?"

(Before Trent can respond, Loren shakes her head, saying 'no', that she wants Eddie. Nora can see how much pain she's in, so she doesn't argue with her. Nora asks Trent to please go get Eddie. As Trent walks back to the table where everyone's at, everyone can see something's wrong from the way Trent looks at them. Eddie gets a worried look on his face)

Eddie: "Trent, what's wrong? Wh-Where's Loren? I haven't seen her in awhile. The last time I saw Nora, she went to go check on her."

Trent: "Loren and Nora are in the ladies room. Loren asked for you."

Max: (worriedly) "What happened?"

Melissa: "Trent, did something happen?" (panic in her voice)

(Eddie runs to the ladies bathroom and when he gets in there, he calls out Loren's name. Nora speaks)

Nora: "Eddie, we're in here."

(Eddie goes to the stall where Loren's at and bends down so she can see Loren better)

Eddie: (concerned) "What happened, Nora?"

Nora: (sighs) "I don't know. She won't tell me. I think she ate something wrong because she was throwing up when I came. She's really pale."

(Eddie feels Loren's cheek, which is burning up)

Nora: "I offered to have Trent carry her out, but she wanted you."

(Eddie nods in response. Nora carefully lets go of Loren and gets out of the stall so Eddie can get her. He takes her in his arms as he carries her out of the bathroom with Nora following them. Eddie tells Nora to get Loren's stuff and to get Melissa as he was bringing them home so Loren can rest in her bed. Eddie waits by the inside entrance to the club as Nora quickly goes to the table, where everyone wonders what's going on)

Melissa: (worriedly) "Nora, what's wrong with Loren?"

Nora: "Loren was throwing up in the bathroom. I think she ate something that didn't agree with her stomach. But I don't know. She won't tell me. She just said she wanted to go home."

Melissa: (nods) "Okay, let's go." (getting her coat)

Max: "Please tell Loren I hope she feels better."

Nora: (smiles a little) "Thanks, Max." (to Ian) "Nice to meet you, Ian."

Ian: (nods) "You, too." (to Melissa) "Bye."

Melissa: (smiles) "Bye, Ian."

(Nora and Melissa walk fast to where Eddie's at with Loren. Nora covers Loren as best she can with her coat so she doesn't get as cold from being outside. They get to the limo where Nora and Melissa get in first. They offer to help Eddie get in the limo with Loren still in his arms, but he says he's fine. As they all get settled, Eddie tells the driver to go ahead and leave the parking lot. As they're on their way to Loren's house, Eddie looks at Loren tenderly and places a gentle kiss on her forehead and rests his head on her forehead. Loren, still in pain, snuggles up to Eddie and he wraps his arms more around her, squeezing her tightly. He whispers soothing words to her)

Eddie: "Shhh. It's okay. I'm right here, babe. I'm right here. Just close your eyes and rest."

(Loren whimpers, her face in Eddie's chest. He feels so helpless, but he knows the only thing he can do is hold her and comfort her. When they reach Loren's house, the driver parks the limo in the driveway. Nora and Melissa get out after Eddie does with Loren still in his arms. Nora unlocks the front door and lets Eddie and Melissa in. Eddie follows Nora to Loren's room. Nora turns on the little light next to Loren's bed so Loren isn't woken up by the big light in the ceiling. Eddie gently places Loren on her bed and Nora takes Loren's dress shoes off so she's more comfortable. Melissa says she's staying with Loren, which Nora doesn't oppose to. Melissa wraps Loren in her blanket that's on the bed and places her hand on her hair, caressing it, trying to comfort her. Melissa then goes on the other side and lies down so she's there when Loren wakes up in the morning. Nora shows Eddie to the door)

Nora: "Thank you for everything, Eddie. I appreciate it."

Eddie: (shakes his head) "It's no problem. I hate to leave her when she's sick like that."

Nora: "There's nothing more we can do. We'll see how she feels in the morning."

Eddie: "Will you please have her call me or text me when she feels up to it so I know if she's okay?"

Nora: (nods & smiles) "Yeah, I can."

Eddie: (smiles a little) "Thanks, Nora."

(Nora gives him a big hug, thanking him for everything)

Eddie: "I'm always here. Always."

(They break free from their hug and Eddie leaves the house. Nora closes the door and walks to Loren's bedroom door. She quietly opens it and sees Loren sleeping. Nora has a sad look on her face and she thinks to herself)

Nora: "What happened to you tonight, baby? Did you get sick? You were fine earlier." (sighs) "I'll talk to you about it in the morning."

(Nora leaves Loren's room, shutting the door and goes to bed)

So, what did you think of the chapter? I added new details in this chapter regarding Loren's secret. I think I added enough where you get the idea. I wanted to add drama in this story and I plan on adding more in future chapters. Please review and let me know what you thought of the chapter, please. Feel free to follow/favorite. Thanks! Until next time!