Loren was driving to Eddie's house talking to herself trying to figure out whether she should continue this journey or if she should turn around and deal with this herself.

Loren: geez what am I doing? I already know what is going to happen? (She sighed) but I really do miss Eddie and I need to talk to him. Let me call Mel I know she will help me with this situation actually no let me call mom Mel still hates Eddie (She sighed and called her mom)

Nora: Hey Lo, I came by the house but I did not see you or Allison's car where are you guys?

Loren: well that is what I was calling you to talk about (she parked in front of Eddie's penthouse and sat there)

Nora: is everything okay? Is Allison hurt? Are you hurt? Do I need to call…

Loren laughed: Mom! Mom! It is okay Allison is fine she went out with her best friend to find an outfit for the cookout tomorrow.

Nora sighed with relief: oh thank goodness! I was going to have a heart attack. Well what is going on Loren?

Loren sighed: well after the situation with Trent showing up at the door Allison gave me her input and I told her that I would think about it but I also needed another opinion and I decided to call Eddie. But, my gut is telling me to go talk to him and my mind is telling me no and I am sitting here in front of his penthouse and I really don' know what to do

Nora smiled: oh Loren, let me ask you something? When was the last time you actually had someone that you could really talk to? I mean of course when Mel and I was not around who did you talk to?

Loren sighed: Eddie, we could talk about everything and he would understand and help me through it

Nora: exactly so what is the problem?

Loren: I don't know mom I mean I do not want to catch feelings again and I am but, right now I can't forgive him. It is so hard for me and it confuses me because I want us to work out for Allison but I just can't accept the fact of what he did and…

Nora: Loren not only do you want you both to work out for Allison you also want it to work out for yourself

Loren: No mom that is not….

Nora: stop being in denial Lo you still love Eddie if you didn't you would have accepted his kisses or even accepted his date. You are not doing this for Allison Lo. Eddie made you happy yes he was stupid for doing what he did but you see he regrets it and he was trying even before Allison turned 16 he was still trying to be a part of her life and you would not let him. So stop blocking your feelings because you are going to hurt yourself even more and you will also hurt Allison's

Loren sighed: you are right mom thanks for this talk I really needed it.

Nora: your welcome sweetie have fun

Loren laughed while getting out the car: yes mom I will bye love you

Nora: love you too

They both hung up. Loren walked through the revolving doors and ran into Kyle the security guard. He looked up and saw Loren and was shocked he picked her up and turned her around.

Loren laughed: nice to see you too Kyle!

Kyle put her down: Hey Lo! I am so happy to see you

Loren smiled: Hey Kyle how is everything with you?

Kyle: everything is swell you know still Duran's security guard

Loren: of course! So how is Sarah and the kids?

Kyle put his head down and sighed: um Sarah passed away 2 years ago from ovarian cancer so now it's just me and the kids

Loren put her hand up to her mouth: oh my gosh I missed a lot! I am so so sorry. Sarah was a great mom and person.

Kyle: yeah she was I miss her so much but my kids help me through it everyday

Loren patted him on the shoulder: that is great Kyle! I came to see Eddie of course

Kyle: oh yes of course go right on up (Loren started to walk to the elevator but Kyle turned her around) Hey Lo I know it is not none of my business but Eddie's misses you a lot he have did nothing but talk about you all of the years you was not in his life just give him another chance.

Loren nodded and smiled: thanks Kyle

Kyle: oh and your daughter Allison is a doll

Loren walked into the elevator and waved bye: thanks Kyle

As Loren got off the elevator she walked to Eddie's door and knocked. She waited for a few seconds and there stood Eddie smiling with open arms.

Eddie: hey Lo come on in

Loren smiled and walked in: Hey Eddie how is everything?

Eddie smiled: everything is great you can sit on the couch (she did and so did he) do you want anything to drink or eat?

Loren shook her head: no that is fine thanks

Eddie stared at Loren: so what is it that you want to talk about?

Loren sighed: well my dad well Trent showed up at my house last night with Allison there and it just took a toll on me I haven't seen him in 31 years Eddie and for him to come up to my house and wanting a relationship with me is too much for me.

Eddie: well honestly Loren I know how he is feeling. It is sort of like the situation with Allison and I difference is your dad did not attempt to stay in contact with you I did try with Allison. I am not saying that you should give your dad a chance but it would not hurt to at least try. From my experience, I honestly do not think he would walk back out of your life again because he knows how that affected you and being around Allison it makes you not want to walk out of her life again. (He laughed)

Loren just stared at him and then she jumped on him and kissed him. Eddie was very confused and at lost for words but he kissed her back. While he was feeling her up, Loren pulled back, sat up and grabbed her purse she started to walk away and Eddie pulled her arm.

Eddie: what is the matter with you Lo?

Loren: I shouldn't have done that Eddie and you know that?

Eddie sighed: why? You did it because you wanted too. What the hell are you running away from huh? (He walked up to her and put his hand on her face) why do you keep running away from me?

Loren closed her eyes while his hand was on her cheek. She snapped out of it and backed away.

Loren: you I am running away from you Eddie

Eddie was confused: why? I have not did anything to…

Loren: Because I still love you Eddie (She started to cry) I never stopped loving you but I can't live with the fact that you hurt me! You hurt my daughter and you broke my heart

Eddie: Loren I am sorry okay how many times do you want me to say this huh? I thought that you were starting to forgive me because you kissed me and accepted my date! Now you are having second thoughts again?

Loren sighed and wiped her tears: I am just so confused all of this stuff happening and then my dad decided to show up I can't deal with this. I was happy Eddie with you and honestly even though it was me and Allison I was also miserable without you. Every time I walked by a magazine stand I would see you and Chloe and it broke my heart (She looked at him) I just couldn't understand why you would do that to me. You have to understand I am still hurt and I am trying to figure out my heart

Eddie put his hand under her chin: Loren I love you with all my heart I never meant to hurt you. I told you I was dumb and stupid I wanted this rock star lifestyle and having a child was not going to make it easy for me but I realized my mistake and I want to make it better if you just let me and open up your heart for me please

Loren stared at him: I want too Eddie

Eddie: but…

Loren smiled: no buts I am going to stop this and go with my heart and I am going to open it up for you

Eddie smiled and grabbed her behind the neck gently and kissed her. As they both deepened the kiss he picked her up and carried her to his bedroom and of course they made love.