Here's chapter 25! I hope you like it! Please R&R! I do not own anything from The Secret Life Of The American Teenager! Thank you! I really appreciate the reviews! Grace and Ricky are back in this one! :)

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"Why would you say that?" Amy asked.

"Just answer the question Amy." Adrian said concerned.

"Of course I don't have feelings for Ricky anymore. I care about him but I am not in love with him. I'm thinking about getting back with Ben."

"Yeah...sure you are. You were engaged to him. How could you get over him already?" Adrian said surprised.

"Grace was engaged to Jack and she got over it." Amy rolled her eyes.

"Yeah...But that's different cause she didn't want to be engaged to him. You wanted to be engaged to Ricky."

"So...what's your point?! We aren't engaged anymore so it doesn't matter! Can't you just drop it Adrian?" Amy said angry.

"Okay. I'm sorry Amy. I just wanted to make sure that you're over Ricky. It took me a long time to get over him."

"Thanks but I'm not you, ok? Good night." Amy hung up.

"Ugh...I hope she's telling the truth. I'll see you tomorrow Omie." Adrian gave Omar a kiss on the cheek as he was sleeping and she left the hospital.

At the hotel...

"Was it hard...seeing your father today?" Grace asked Ricky nervously.

"Of course it was. Today was probably one of the most painful days of my life. I even punched him in the face."

"Ricky! Why?"

"It made it easier for Reuben to arrest him and he made me angry. I want him dead and I'm not gonna leave New York until he is dead."

"How can you say that?! What about forgiveness?" Grace rose her voice.

"Forgiveness?! Why would I forgive him when he never apologized for what he did. For raping me and abusing me over and over again...That man deserves no mercy Grace. He ruined my childhood and he's never gotten what he deserved for damaging me." Ricky explained as his face got red.

"But it happened a long time ago Ricky. Can't you just forgive and forget? It doesn't matter that he didn't apologize to you."

"I can't. I've tried to forgive and forget what happened for years and that was one of the biggest mistakes I've made. Justice for his actions of what he did to me and my mother, have not been served."

"I understand but...don't you think we should leave justice up to God? He does give people what they deserve."

"Does He? And what exactly did I do to get abused by Bob? What did my mother, Nora do to deserve all the times she got beat up by him? Explain that to me."

"What I meant is that God gives people what they deserve after they die and stand before Him outside the gates of Heaven. He gave us freewill Ricky. If people don't live their lives how God wants them to, then they will not be with Him after they die."

"So you're saying that he deserves to live? He tried to murder Omar too! This isn't just about what he did to me and Nora."

"You're right...I honestly think if we kill people who kill others or who try to kill others, then that makes us just as bad as them." Grace said sadly.

"I understand what you're saying but I'm pretty sure Bob has had enough chances to try and turn his life around. I just don't want him to do something like this again which is another reason why he should get the death penalty. He can not be trusted." Ricky looked into Grace's eyes.

"All right Ricky...But it's not up to you if Bob gets the death penalty. If you feel that he deserves it...then I support you. I guess someone who keeps repeating the same mistakes doesn't deserve to live."

"Thank you Grace. I know this isn't the easiest thing to support but...he needs to be punished." Ricky gave Grace a hug.

"Yeah...So what are you going to do about school?"

"I guess I will have to go back won't I? I just wasn't thinking when I said I'll stay here until Bob's dead." Ricky laughed.

"Heh heh! I guess not...So Adrian and I had an interesting conversation earlier today."

"About what?" Ricky smiled.

"You. She thinks you could leave me for Amy..." Grace frowned.

"What?! That's crazy! Adrian's just being..."

"Adrian when she says that? I don't understand why it's so hard for her to accept that you've changed."

"I don't either...Maybe it's because I've been with so many girls and she thinks she knows me so well."

"You're probably right. I'm still a little jealous that you slept with Amy..."

"It meant nothing Grace. We didn't know what we were doing cause we were drunk. I really am in love with you." Ricky moved Grace's hair out of her face and gave her a long kiss.

"Aaaah...If you keep that up, then I'll fall even more in love with you." Grace blushed.

"Ha ha. I know what you're thinking but we should go to sleep. Our flight leaves early tomorrow morning." Ricky stretched his arms.

"It's just...you promise you won't drink again?"

"I promise. Good night." Ricky turned the light off and laid down in his bed.

"Good night." Grace laid down and cuddled next to Ricky.

"You're sure you don't want to do anything tonight?" Grace asked.

"I'm sure. Love you."

"Love you too."

Did I just ask Ricky if he wanted to sleep with me? It's just what Adrian said got to me...I guess I'll have to keep trying my best to love him in other ways besides sexually. I had no idea how badly his father hurt him...I hope he learns to forgive him eventually.

All right...So this one didn't have a ton of drama but I thought it was necessary to include it especially after Ricky saw his father again. I hope you liked it! :)