**All characters of Secret Life belong to Brenda Hampton & Co. I'm really sad that this story is coming to an end soon;( its my first born lol. Anywho I'm trying to end it with a bang enjoy.*

Chapter 14: Sandcastle Disco

Ricky

Amy and I flooded the hotel hallways with laughter as we ran like little kids. We were soaking wet and racing to see who could get back to the suite first. Of course I was winning until she took a giant leap of faith and jumped on my back causing us both to hit the ground. She burst into another fit of laughter as she lie on top of me with my face in the ground. I got into a push up position and pumped 5 quick ones to show off, and she giggled before I slid her light body under me.

"You cheated." I huffed out of breath wagging my finger in front of her face.

She giggled and ran her hand down my jaw line. "Ladies are supposed to be first, what happened to my head start." she continued tracing my lips.

I sighed in ecstasy and pulled us both up.

"I don't think the hallway is a place to settle this." I said seductively as she smiled.

We walked the rest of the way to our room hand in hand stealing pecks at each other. I'd try to trap her lips and she'd turn leaving me with a cheek. She'd try to catch my lips, but ended up with my chin. We continued until we got to the door.

"I had a wonderful time." she sang into my ear.

"Sorry about getting you wet" I pouted.

She blushed at my statement and laced our fingers. I smirked catching the vulgarity in my words.

"I mean about us not moving up enough on the beach. I didn't know the waves would reach us." I chuckled.

Her cheeks were still 10 shades of a fiery red as she swung her hands to and fro. She finally was able to roll out an "I know."

I kissed her hands and got a couple towels out the bathroom so we could dry off. I usually took a minimum of 3 showers a day, but our late night stroll on the beach really tired me out. Now I knew where John got all his momentum from. Amy was the equivalent to the energizer bunny cuteness and all.

"You coming to bed?" Amy peeked out from under the covers getting warm.

"Yea just a minute." I whispered loudly sliding on some dry boxers and a t-shirt.

I reeled into the bed and engrossed her in my arms relishing her body heat. She let out a light yawn as she snuggled into my neck.

"Oh someone's finally all tuckered out." I snickered softly.

"Mmhmm" she moaned sleepily rubbing up and down my torso.

After she dozed off I thought about all the plans I had for us tomorrow before the storm would touch down. We made it just in time for the Holiday Inn's annual Sandcastle Disco. It was a little dance thing where all the residents could go out and have fun. There would be a couple live bands playing and I knew Amy would love it. Especially because she loved dancing and we both enjoyed music.

Amy

I woke up the next morning feeling empty and reached over in hopes of feeling Ricky, but felt nothing. My eyes flashed open and I popped up in a panic scanning the room.

"Ricky?" I called out hesitantly to no answer.

Calm down Amy, calm down. I thought to myself as I eased out of the bed.

I rummaged through some of the drawers looking for anything that would cause an intruder pain. Finally I came across a flashlight and held tightly in my hands ready to swing if need be. I went over to the couch and huddled beside it preparing for the worst. Paranoia and fear took over my body instantly. That's when I realized I wasn't as okay as I thought I was. Being held hostage really did do a number on me, just then the door swung open. I closed my eyes as the person struggled to get in. I peaked open one eye and saw was black I pounced and attacked the person with my flashlight.

"Ow, Amy what the hell?" I heard the voice say and was immediately embarrassed.

"Oh God, Ricky I'm sorry I wasn't sure if it was you." I rushed out now noticing the black thing was a dress bag.

"So you thought hit now ask questions later." he huffed "Who else could it be with a key." he dangled the key and rubbed his hurt shoulder.

"I said I was sorry" I shrugged. "You know what they say better safe than sorry."

He rolled his eyes and sat the bag down on the bed glaring at me.

"You could have woke me and told me you were going out so technically this is your fault, I'm fragile." I giggled trying to make light out of the situation.

"I wrote you a note." he replied hastily pointing to the bathroom door where a sticky note laid.

"Oh" I said bashful at my own ignorance. "Well anyone could have missed that. You know I hate those stupid things." I said annoyed.

That was Ricky's thing. He left sticky notes everywhere in the house for everything. I never got why he couldn't just text me, or call, or here's an idea just wake me up. All he would do is laugh and continue to do it.

"Hey, you're the one whose cranky in the morning. I wasn't gonna unleash the beast." he laughed.

I rolled my eyes and turned my attention on the black dress bag on the bed. A smile instantly graced my lips.

"So what's in the bag wonderful man of mine." I hummed clasping my hands.

"Hmm, just a little something I picked up for my little power ranger." he teased.

I giggled and gestured to the bag getting permission to open it. He simply nodded and smiled. I ran the zipper down slowly so I could take in every inch of this moment. Once I got it down my mouth gaped open.

"Ricky…" I choked out on the verge of tears.

"Do you like it?" he asked nervously.

"I love it! Its so perfect." I wrapped my arms around his neck as a tear sank out. He embraced me happily squeezing me close.

After swaying in our loving embrace I turned back and picked up the white dress. It was a sleeveless dress that reached the middle of my thigh. Form fitting around the breast area, and hung light and flowy the rest of the way. It was beautiful but I didn't understand why he got it for me.

"Ricky what's the occasion I know this dress had to be expensive." I bit my lip.

He smiled. "it's a surprise and money isn't a problem when it comes to you Amy. You deserve all that money could buy and more."

He bent over and gently kissed my lips igniting a fire within me.

"How did I get so lucky?" I said caressing my lips.

"I ask myself that everyday." he countered linking our lips again.

"Almost!" I called out to an impatient Ricky.

I was taking forever to get ready, but I wanted to make sure my hair and make up was as flawless as this dress. It hugged every inch of my body perfectly and it amazed me that he knew just what size to get. I slipped on my champagne dollhouse heels and took one last twirl before opening the door.

Ricky

"Wow! Amy you look…wow" I knew my mouth was probably wide open and I struggled to close it.

"Wow yourself." she said equally stunned. I don't know why. I went simple, a black button down and khakis, oh and of course my black boots. Tonight was her night so I wanted her to shine.

"Shall we go." I smiled holding out my arm.

"We shall." she sang back.

I took Amy too a secluded part of the beach and set up a little picnic before the festivities started.

"This is so beautiful. I never pegged you as a romantic." she winked.

"That's because I have a lot of layers and you're the only one who's been able to peel them." I whispered coming up behind her wrapping her in my arms.

We stood like that at the edge of the little cliff watching the waves cascade.

"I guess we should eat." she smiled leading me back to the blanket.

"I guess we should."

"Are you ready for the next part?" I exclaimed excitedly.

"There's more?" she laughed.

"Yep follow me." I nodded.

When we got back towards the hotel Amy noticed the Sandcastle Disco sign.

"Ricky you didn't!" she said giddy squeezing my hand.

"I thought maybe you'd like to dance under the stars." I replied nonchalantly.

"Oh my gosh Ricky I love you so much" she yanked me in a hug.

"Love you too." I chuckled. "Come on its about to start." I lead us to an empty spot and embraced her.

She laid her head on my shoulder as I dropped mine to her waist getting lost in the beat. We swayed slowly melting into each others body in a sensual trance. I tried to keep in my mind we were surrounding by people because this could easily turn sexual. Unfortunately, they faded away from my mind and all I could see was Amy.

Amy

I rubbed my fingers up and down Ricky's back I couldn't believe something was actually going as planned. I moved my arms to the neck of my love and whispered.

"You're not the only one with a surprise."

"Is that right." he raised an eyebrow. I just nodded.

"Meet me in the room in 15 mins." and with that I disappeared into the crowd.

I ran up to the room and almost busted the door down. I knew my little trip a couple weeks ago to Vicky's Secret would pay off. I started the shower and let the lukewarm water cool down my hot body. I wanted my hair to get wet so it could be wavy, because Ricky expressed he liked it that way. As soon as I got everything positioned in my ensemble I heard the door open and close. I giggled to myself at how impatient Ricky was.

"I still have 5 mins!" I laughed opening the bathroom door.

The glass I was holding slipped out of my hand and dropped to the floor. My mouth opened and a silent scream escaped as the glass shattered.

"No…"

Ricky

Since Amy wanted a little time I called back home and chatted with John. He was so happy to talk to me, I felt bad for not bringing him along.

"Me and Robie played in the pool daddy." he giggled.

"Did you have funny buddy." I smiled.

"Yes lots! Where's momma?" he questioned.

"She went to the room buddy. I'm gonna go check on her I just wanted to say goodnight." I explained.

"Goodnight daddy!"

"Night John I love you."

"Love you too!" he sprang out and he must of shut the phone, because the line went dead.

I sighed, as much as I loved being here I couldn't wait to get home to my son. I stood idly for a few more minutes until I felt it was okay to go up.

When I got to the room something seemed off. The door was slightly ajar and I thought I heard heavy breathing. I tip-toed lightly trying to make as little noise as possible than I heard a crunch as I was passing the bathroom. I had stepped on some broken glass.

"What the hell?" I mumbled. I could still smell Amy's perfume in the air and went towards the bed. No Amy but I did find a sticky note stuck to the lamp on the side table.

I laughed because she hates sticky notes, but she used one.

Meet me on the roof -Amy

She must have knew her 15 mins were almost up because the note looked rushed. I shrugged and went to the elevator and pushed the red "R."

The first thing that hit me as I opened the metal door to the roof was the breeze. It had gotten really chilly which told me that the storm was coming. I looked at the sky it was fuzzy yet beautifully colored with purple and blue hues dancing about it.

"Amy!" I called into the darkness to no reply.

I moved away from the door and started walking around. My phone buzzed in my back pocket and I figured it was her. Maybe she saw how cold it got and wanted to just go back to the room. I glanced at the screen disappointed it was that pesky voicemail reminder. I sighed and dialed in my new code, not because Amy knew the old one, or I thought she would listen to them again I just needed a change. As I dialed 329 the automated voice told me I had 6 new messages.

Message 1: Ricky its Adrian, call me its important.

Adrian are you kidding me. I thought feeling myself getting annoyed.

I continued my tenure of the roof and listened to messages, 2 and 3 which were the same as 1. Message 4 was a bill collector. As I reached the other side of the roof message 5 played it was from school.

Message 6: Ricky I'm not trying to sleep with you jackass! Someone posted Bob's bail and he's out. Ricky my dad's out of town and he told me to call you because.."

After I heard Bob and bail I dropped the phone, I had found her. At the sight of Amy my breath hitched and my mouth went dry. She was standing motionless barely dressed in some type of lingerie that would normally have me excited. But seeing as my father had her tightly gripped with a gun to her head I froze.

"Nice of you to finally join us, Richard?" he sneered.

I still stood frozen, mentally kicking myself for leaving my gun in the glove compartment of the car.

"What? cat got your tongue! Talk you little bastard." he screamed yanking Amy as more tears poured down her eyes.

"Let her go!" I hesitated "Please" I begged.

He laughed as I pleaded for him to let Amy go and to take me instead.

"Did you like the flowers I had sent to you?" he whispered in Amy's ear. Gripping her hair tightly she winced.

"You didn't send that it wasn't even your handwriting!" I argued moving closer, but stopped as he raised the gun back.

"Ricky I've been to jail many times mostly because of you. Did you really think it was over? I promised to destroy you and everything you love. You know how easy it was to break into your apartment and send flowers from a floral company to her room? All I had to do was tell them what to write." he spat.

Ricky thought back to the day Ashley had popped up inside his apartment. That's probably how she'd gotten in because Bob had came in before her.

"How long have you been out?" I choked out.

"Long enough to come up with this genius plan." he grimaced.

"What's the plan?" I asked inching forward.

"Well since you must know, and you're dying soon anyway." he laughed. "I realized my mistakes with you and Nora and I wanted to fix them. So since Amy's basically Nora's doppelganger I figured God had sent me a second chance."

"Ricky he's crazy!" Amy cried.

"Shut up!" he hissed moving his arm from her hip to around her neck. "I'm not finished."

"Don't hurt her!" I yelled as he continued.

"Anyway me and Amy along with John are fleeing the state and living happily ever after." he croaked. "I'm going to make things right."

"What?" I huffed in confusion running my fingers thru my hair yanking a bit.

"You heard right. I'm starting over I'm a new man. All I have to do is tie up a loose end." he claimed.

"And what's that?" I asked sarcastically.

"You!" he screamed as he slammed Amy against the brick wall and launched at me.

He punched me in the face with the gun knocking me down. I felt the blood trickle out of my busted lip and jumped up. I punched him in the face knocking him back a few steps and knocked the gun out of his hand. He grabbed me by the neck and slammed me on the pavement. He tried to run towards the gun, but I caught his leg and he fell to his face. I crawled over his body stretching for the gun, but he pushed me off. At this point both of us were tired, hurt, and out of breath furiously crawling towards the 34 caliber pistol. We ended up in yet another brawl trying to take the others hand off the gun.

Amy

I opened my eyes slowly and held my head. Bob had threw me against the wall like a rag doll; and I felt the blood gushing out of my head and nose. I looked up and focused my eyes on the fight before me, it was like deja vu watching them battle for the gun. I tried to get up, but everything got fuzzy and I fell back down.

"Amy stay down!" I heard Ricky yell at me.

It looked like Ricky had it until Bob flipped him to his back and then my worst fear happened. The gun went off.

"Ricky!" I shrieked crawling over to where the two men lay not moving.

As I got closer Ricky pushed Bob's lifeless body off of him and scooted towards the wall.

"Ricky oh my God are you okay?" I cried as he sat shell shocked staring at Bob.

"Its okay he's dead" I tried to comfort him. A bolt of lightening shot though the sky and rain began to pour heavily over the scene.

I huddled into Ricky whose face was drained white. I knew for sure he was in shock, but we needed to call the police. I got up to retrieve his discarded phone but he grabbed my arm pulling me back into him.

"I thought I was dead." he mumbled softly into my hair. I could barely hear him.

"Its gonna be okay." I sniffled placing a kiss on his lips. "I'm going to get your phone to call the police and I'm coming right back to you. Don't move." I assured.

I don't why I said don't move I knew he wasn't. He couldn't even look me in my eyes he was so spaced out and scared. It didn't take long for the paramedics and officers to arrive. I accepted the blanket the officer gave me and tightly pulled it around my body. I would have been embarrassed at my attire, but my emotions were all over the place, and I was just worried about Ricky. He didn't look so good. As I was giving my statement I looked over to where Ricky still sat unable to move as another officer tried their best to get his statement.

After a couple hours we were released back to our rooms and it felt like the longest walk in my life. Ricky was so distant and silent. I wanted to say something, but couldn't find the right words. His hand was trembling and I reached to grab it, but he shrugged me away leaving me hurt. When we got into the room he went and sat by the window still lost in his thoughts.

"Ricky" I trailed off. He ignored me and continued to stare outside.

I walked into the bathroom slamming the door behind me. I sat against it with my head in my hands and cried. I wasn't mad at him or maybe I was I don't know my mind was so scrambled and I needed him to be my rock. I needed him to be the strong Ricky he always was.

I laughed sadly to myself at the selfishness of my statement. I needed to get it together I didn't know what was going on with him or what he must be feeling. I just knew I had to be strong for him he was the one broken this time. It was my job to be his rock, and I would. But tonight, tonight I would sit here and cry and figure out how this day ended so wrong.

Hmm. That was intense, I know everyone's probably glad Bob's finally out of the picture, but at what cost? What's going on with Ricky? Whelp! Next chapter we'll get to see what he's feeling when he visits good ole Dr. Fields. We got 2 more chapters plus the Epilogue so anything can happen. Thanks for reading hope you liked it;)