CARLY'S POV

They dropped me off at the hotel. I hugged Freddie and Yvonne and I waved to them as I walked into the hotel. I went to my room and opened the door. I only had a few more days here. I took a shower and started planning what I would wear tomorrow. I picked a cute red and black dress I brought just in case and some matching heels. I sat on my bed and watched TV. Today had been a fun day. I and Freddie learned more about those two years we were seperated. Now I was going to a dinner with him and his daughter. Was this gonna be awkward? No, because Yvonne was gonna be there, so it didn't count as a date.

Freddie called me and told me the dinner was going to be at 6:00. I asked what we were going to do the rest of the day. He said that he had to go to work and Yvonne was staying home. I told him I might come over and he agreed. I fell asleep shortly after and dreamt about the dinner.


I woke up the next day and got ready. I went down to the hotel complemetary breakfast. I ate and headed out to Freddie's house in my rented car. I got there and saw that Freddie's car wasn't there. I knocked on the door and waited. It was a while before anyone came but Yvonne eventually came, half asleep in her pajamas.

"Oh sorry, did I wake you?" I asked guilty

"No," she said yawning," my dad told me you were coming. Come in, I was just doing homework."

I walked in and saw that everything was neat except for the kitchen table. I saw many books and papers around the table.

"I thought you were on break?" I asked

"I am but that doesn't stop Mr. Howard and Ms. Briggs from giving us homework. I'm serious I think they hate kids." She replied

"They still work there?" I said shocked

"Yep, and aparently still horrible, judging by your shocked face." She said after yawning

"Do you help? We could finish much quicker and do something more fun" I offered

"Carly, anything would be more fun than this. But yes please." She said with a smile.

We got to work and while I outlined the homework, she worked on it. After an hour, we were both thoroughly brain fried. I helped her clean up and brought the books to her room.

It was yellow, with a desk, and a queen sized bed against the wall. There was a bathroom connected to it. There were pictures on the walls. One of Sam, of Freddie, of me, all three of us, and one of us with her. There was also a special one of Sam, Freddie, and her on her fifth birthday. I looked around some more and put the books on her desk, next to her computer. I didn't notice that she left until I heard the TV turn on. I quickly turned off the lights and left the room.

"You enjoy my room?" She asked sarcastically

"Yeah sorry, I was just looking at the pictures and got distracted. Your room is pretty; not girly but not tough." I commented

"Thank you? You wanna come watch TV? It's only 10:00." She replied

"Sure, what we watching?" I asked

"Some show called Girly Cow. I watched it with my dad the other day and I couldn't understand it, so I'm giving it another try," she replied staring at the screen

"I love this show; do you want me to explain it to you?" I offered

"Yes. PLEASE. I am so confused" she pleaded

I went into a thorough explanation of the show and found that it was somewhat complicated. Even for me who had watched it from the beginning. She finally got it and she started laughing more at the jokes that where there. We sat and talked after the show's marrathon ended. She was interested in my friendship with Freddie and Sam. She explained why:

"Last time I saw you, I was ten. I didn't know a lot, and I barely knew you. Now that you're here, I can ask you questions that kinda make my dad uncomfortable. And you know that you can stop answering anytime you want." She responded.

"Can't argue with that logic, so what do you want to know?" I said confidantly

"Did my dad date anyone besides my mom?" She responded

"Yes, he dated this horrible girl named Valerie, who was just using him; he went on one date with each Leslie, Savannah, and Mel-"

"Wait he went on a date with Aunt Mel?" She said shocked

"Well he didn't know Sam had a twin, so he went on a date with her, thinking she was Sam. Earlier that week we tried telling him he was gullible, and he went on the date to prove he wasn't. But Sam eventually told him that there was no Melanie, just so he would be right" I replied with a smile

"Why would she let him be right? Even I know my mom likes to win arguements." she said

I stopped and thought for a while and came up with my answer." I guess she liked him enough to let him be right for once, even if he was wrong."

"Hmm, anyway what were you saying before I interuppted?"

"Well after Mel, he dated...me. Then your mom and they lived happily ever after." I answered quickly

"You dated him too? How those go?" She asked

"Well he saved my life and I thought I was in love with him. He had a noticeable crush on me and I gave into him. But it was just bacon." I said

She looked confused but moved on.

"Did you like dating my dad?"

"Well I did think I was in love with the guy, so yes. But once we both realized it was just because of what he did, we decided to take a break until I got over it."

"What did he do to save you?"

"He pushed me out of the way of a taco truck, but he got hit himself."

"Oh that's why he doesn't eat tacos,"

"He doesn't but he ate one yesterday?"

"Yeah but that surprised me. The only other tacos he mention eating were spaghetti tacos,"

"Only ones he eats huh? Have you tried them?"

"Once I think they were good, but I was really little."

"I'll make some for you one day, and maybe some of my special lemonade."

"What so special about it?"

"Well I was a sick child, so I made lemonade with some vitamins and other medicines, to keep up my immune system. It still tastes like lemonade though."

"Carls, that's kinda weird, but I'd like to try it once."

I smiled at my old nickname. We turned back to the TV and we watched until Freddie came home around five. I left to get ready,

"What's wrong with what your outfit now?" Freddie asked

"It's not fancy enough for Petrazinni's" I whined.


I left to the hotel and got ready. When I came back however there was a surprise.


Author's Note:

Ooh Cliffhanger! I'm sorry for doing this to you guys, but don't worry I'll update quickly for those who want to know what's up. i hope this chapter makes up for the last short one. i'm quite happy today. Two day ago, I got a favorite story and a story alert for this story. It's nice to know that you guys like this story. Thank you for reading and please tell me how I'm doing. Longest Chapter so far.

-Cali-447