[Jendall warning. Don't be hatin', peeps]

They dealt with that shit the next day. Kendall, James, Logan and Carlos all sat down and threw their ideas onto the table. Kendall was of course still determined to take James home to Minnesota. Carlos and Logan, on the other hand, expressed how much they would like to stay.

"I guess that's fine," Kendall said. "But we'll miss you guys."

"We can still come and visit," Logan said. "We'll get regular jobs and have regular schedules. We can go back and forth all the time. It'll be so different."

"A new chapter," Carlos said. He looked at Logan and beamed with pride. "A new chapter in our book."

"Something like that," Kendall agree. "It will definitely be really different and weird. But I'm looking forward to pursuing a career in hockey again. And James…I dunno what James wants." He glanced at his boyfriend, who was contently sitting with his arms folded.

"I think I'd make a great housewife," he said very as-a-matter-of-factly.

"Yeah, I'm sure," Logan said. He flashed a very "good for you, you silly, silly boy" smile, but James didn't even notice.

"It doesn't matter," Kendall said. "We have to follow our hearts. So it's agreed? We tell Gustavo that we quit?"

Carlos and Logan looked to each other to make sure, nodded, then told Kendall, "yes!"

"James?" Kendall prodded.

"Yeah, I'll quit."

"Okay guys. Let's do this," Kendall said, trying to be cheerful. "Remember; it won't seem like it at first, but it's for the best."

The boys put on their game faces and confronted Gustavo for their little "heart to heart."

"What now?" Gustavo barked.

Kendall took a seat directly across from their producer's desk. He folded his hands and put them out in front of him. "We need to talk," he said.

"About getting these new songs recorded? Yes. We do!"

"No, no. Gustavo…" Kendall was noticeably upset about this. He swallowed hard. "We quit."

Gustavo immediately burst into laughter. He cackled and roared. He pounded his fists on the desk several times. Kelly obviously knew right away that they meant what they said. James, Logan and Carlos exchanged really awkward glances. Kendall continued to stare at him blank-faced. As Gustavo calmed down, he saw Kendall's expression and suddenly stopped laughing.

"Holy shit," Gustavo said. His voice was unusually quiet. "You guys are serious?"

"Yes," all four of them said.

"Why?"

"We can't be ourselves anymore," Kendall explained. He tried to be sincere. "We want to be in love with each other, and we can't do it with the pressure of fame hanging over our shoulders. In order for us to be happy, we gotta drop the band."

Gustavo put his fingers to his temples and pressed his eyes shut. Kelly said nothing, but she looked at the boys with a genuine smile.

"And what do you think you're going to do?" Gustavo asked, eyes still closed.

"James and I are going to go back to Minnesota. Back to the drawing board," said Kendall.

"And uh, Logan and me want to stay here," Carlos said.

Gustavo's head perked up. "You and Logan are staying?" He asked. They nodded. "Why don't you keep singing for me? You can stay. You both can stay. I'll keep you here."

"Uhh, Gustavo?" Kendall asked, raising an eyebrow. "You sound pretty desperate."

"I'M NOT!" He suddenly roared. "My dogs have just…made me a lot of money, and I'm going to be seriously messed up without them. If I can at least keep half of you…"

Kelly interrupted. "You'll miss them," she said. Gustavo looked at her angrily.

"Noooo," he said. "I'll miss their money."

Kelly shook her head and looked back at the boys. "We'll sort this out."

Kendall looked back at James and smiled. James looked a little red in the face. "We got this," Kendall whispered. James curled his mouth sweetly.

"You're sure about this?" Gustavo asked.

"Yes!" All four of the boys said.

"I'm positive," Kendall added. "More positive than anything ever before."

And so the paperwork was written up. It wasn't easy, and Kendall's mom helped out a good bit, but Kendall's plan was going into action. Gustavo agreed everything oddly so. He had never been so easy to work with. Maybe the reality of them quitting was so daunting it seemed dreamlike? The boys didn't know. They couldn't tell. But either way they were very, very happy.

As Kendall and James began to pack up, there was a knock on the door. James was in the bathroom, putting away his many hair care products, so Kendall answered it. He was surprised to see Jo there. She looked heartbroken.

"Jo? What's wrong? Did you…"

She invited herself in. A big poster was clutched in her right hand.

"Jo?" Kendall asked again.

"She's gone," Jo said, staring blankly. "Lucy went on her European tour…"

Kendall frowned. "I'm sorry," he said. "I guess there's been a lot of loss for you lately."

"Yeah," she said. She looked up at Kendall desperately. "I don't know what to do."

"I'd hate to break it to you, but uh…"

Kendall looked into Jo's eyes, almost unable to tell her what had happened earlier. Of course, part of him still loved Jo and always would. If it wasn't for James, he would definitely still date her. He put his arms around her and held her close. She didn't resist.

"What happened?" Jo asked. "You look weird."

"We're leaving, too," Kendall said softly.

"Huh?" Jo backed up and looked at him. She frowned. "What do you mean?"

"We're stopping Big Time Rush," Kendall said. Jo shook her head in disbelief. "James and I are going back to Minnesota."

"You've gotta be kidding…"

"No."

Jo's eyes suddenly filled with tears. She dropped the poster and grabbed both of Kendall's hands. She squeezed them hard. Kendall squeezed back.

"I'm sorry," Kendall apologized. "It's best for James and I."

"I get it," Jo said. "I get it, I get it."

"Jo…" Kendall sighed and stepped closer to her. His voice got very quiet. "I'll still come back. Logan and Carlos will stay here. I'll visit all the time."

"Will you? Promise?"

"Yeah. And I bet you'll leave soon, too."

The girl blushed. "I'll miss you a lot," she said. "I miss you as my boyfriend anyway."

"You do?"

"Yeah of course. I'll never forget you."

Kendall chuckled happily to himself. "I'm glad you're mature enough to handle these things," he said. He let go of her left hand and cupped her face. She nuzzled against his hand. "Close your eyes," Kendall said. She did. Kendall leaned in and kissed her one last time on the lips. Then he moved to her ear and whispered, "I love you."

Just as he moved away from her face, James came into the living room.

"Do you think I should bring my extra hold…" He stopped talking when he saw Jo clinging to his boyfriend. "Uh. What?"

"James, I um," Kendall choked on his own words. Jo smiled at them both and suddenly dashed out the front door.

James ran over to Kendall scowling. "What the hell was that?" He snapped.

"I was just saying bye," Kendall said, shaking his head snottily.

James's mouth fell open. "Looked like a LIIIIIIIIIIITTLE more than just bye!" He huffed.

"James, come on, seriously?"

"Yes SERIOUSLY! You give me a hard time for playing with Logan and you do this?"

"Don't bring that up!" Kendall yelled. He raised his finger and pointed it in James's face. "You listen to what I say, James!"

James sighed and slumped over. "You're right," he said quietly. "I'm sorry."

"It's alright. Come on, I dated her, remember?"

"Yeah, that's true. I'm sorry."

"It's okay, it's okay." Kendall put an arm around James and patted him. James cuddled up against Kendall and smiled. "Just remember, I can get away with more because I'm your alpha male."

"That's true, you're right," James agreed. He popped a kiss on Kendall's lips and stepped back to the bathroom. "So uh, what do you think? Should I bring the extra hold gel?"

"Whatever you want," Kendall said with a laugh and a shrug. James nodded and went back to the bathroom.

Kendall immediately left through the front door. Jo was still standing there.

"Were you eavesdropping?!" Kendall whisper-yelled.

Jo smiled pathetically. "I was worried you were gonna fight about that."

"Nah. I just have to keep James in line sometimes."

Jo put her arms around Kendall again. She pulled herself close to him. "So where were we?" She asked.

"I didn't really…Jo…"

The girl gave Kendall another kiss on the lips. He couldn't fight it. He slipped her a little tongue.

"I'll miss you lots," Jo said.

"You aren't really a lesbian, are you?"

Jo stepped back and looked at him. Her forehead wrinkled up. "Would you be mad if I said I'm not?"

"I don't care," Kendall said honestly. "Eh, forget I even asked. Hey. I'll uh, see you around, okay?"

Kendall squeezed her hand and went back inside. Jo stood in the hallway for a while. She savored the taste of Kendall on her lips. It had been a crazy few days. Why did she get involved with Lucy? Well, Lucy made a pass at her, that's why. But…she never thought it would take Kendall away. Now she would never get back with him.