Thank you all for the reviews !

FiresOfDeath : Wow been a while. You were talking about 509, right? That library episode? Yea it was actually funny. (Who am I kidding? I can't boycott that show) Loved all of Peyton's lines, except for the part where she apologised. Made me mad!
Lol team up with Trey? I have to admit, I though about it. But I'm not so sure anymore. Yea my computer… almost died yesterday too. I really hate technology, and how it got us addicted to it.

SVUaddict6 : Well at least she did not walk on them in bed, right? Or having one of their family times with suppose-to-be-angry daddy Carl. The though crossed my mind, but I found it way too cruel. Helena better off with someone else. Someone like… Jodie? Haha,

sarah : Awn. I'm glad it touched it, although it was in the bad way. This chapter should lighten you up. I hope.

QueenForANight : I know I was sad too when I wrote it! But heh, we got Malex back. That's the most important! Oh you're german? There's this one german movie, Run Lola Run, have you seen it? It's like a masterpiece.

s3xy-Lady : Awn I'm glad your liking it. And So am I !

Klowy : Oh I hope you get better soon. I'm glad you are liking the story.

malex4ever : Yes, I was about to point it out. Quit complaining! Lmao just kidding, I like it when you say what you think went wrong in the chapters, it helps me improve. So anyways, thanks for the review.

shassy25 : Oh, haven't heard of that one. And you are right about the Helena thing. She had to find out some day… About my computer… it's kind of mission impossible to hope it stays okay. ( Crashed like hell yesterday too)

Aranchy : Vacations? Where?? Lool how come knowing me it wont last? Just for that I'll break them up in this chapter! Hehe just kidding. Oh about that Kennedy thing. I know, I meant Clinton. But you're the only one who pointed it out. Lool.

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Chapter 26 – Nobody parties like Carl

It took a while for Alex to finally get out of Helena's driveway. She really wanted to hide in Marissa's arms, but it wouldn't but much appropriate, given to the situation. Feeling worse than ever, she sleepwalked her way to the front door.

- You're home early, Carl told her.

- Are you lecturing me for not being late? Alex asked, feeling a slight grin forming on her face.

- Nah, I'm lecturing you for not bringing Marissa over, he replied.

- Okay dad, you need to stop doing that, she said, quite amused.

- Come on you know you like it, he laughed as he followed her to the kitchen. So anyways, I'm thinking about making a BBQ party tomorrow. You can bring all you friends…

- You're not just doing that because you want me to bring Marissa, are you? She asked, raising an eyebrow.

- No… he lied. Well I like BBQ too, he smiled. Alex rolled her eyes.

- I'll ask, Alex said. But she's vegetarian.

- What?! You're dating a vegetarian who knows nothing about politic? Wow she must be really good in… He stopped himself.

- Keep going dad, really good in what? Alex dared him. He smirked.

- I guess we can also grill vegetables, he said.

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Marissa and Jodie were watching some old Japanese fight movie while eating what was left of their big order.

- Oh, it's Alex, Marissa said as her phone rang. Jodie nodded as she got up and took the call.

- She kicked you out yet? Alex asked.

- You wish, Marissa laughed. She's fine with it.

- Damn it, Alex said. And here I was, hoping I would have to comfort you tonight.

- You're so thoughtful, Mairssa joked. They both went quiet for a while.

- So how did it go with… Marissa started.

- My dad is organising this big BBQ fiesta tomorrow and asked me to invite as many hot chicks as I could, Alex cut her right away.

- Why am I not surprised? Marissa laughed, forgetting about what she was asking.

- Tell me about it, Alex said. So since Jodie is not mad at us, you think she would come too?

- I can ask, Marissa replied, hold on. She put the phone down and screamed at Jodie.

- Alex is having a BBQ party tomorrow, you're in?

- Free food? Jodie replied. Count on it! Marissa smiled.

- We'll both be there, she told Alex, putting the phone bath to her ear.

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After an hour of conversation, Alex had to hung up because Jodie was sulking Marissa. Already feeling a lot better, she went back to the kitchen and prepared herself a quick meal.

- Hey, Conrad said.

- Oh, hi.

- So… did you talk to Marissa yet? He asked. That's all it took to crash once more Alex's mood. Sighting, she put the food back in the fridge since she just lost her appetite.

- I told you to speak to her yourself, Alex replied, then remembered having told Marissa she would take care of it. - We got this BBQ tomorrow, Conrad said, I'll probably get a chance to talk to her then. Alex forced a smile that looked more like a grin and said goodnight.

XxX

There where noise downstairs when Alex woke up. Groaning, she managed to open her eyes enough to look at the time. How the hell did she sleep till 2 pm? Also noticing 3 missed calls, Alex cursed herself and made her way to the bathroom.

-Sleeping? Marissa repeated, unconvinced, when Alex finally called her back after a quick shower.

- Sounds like a cheap lie, but I swear it's the truth, Alex said as she made her way downstairs. Carl was preparing the meats along with three of his good friends while Conrad put putting the beers in the fridge. He waved her a good morning and she waved back.

- You can come as soon as you want, she told Marissa.

- So that's your lesbian daughter? Antonio asked as Alex hung up the phone and went to meet them.

- Dad! She said. Carl smiled innocently.

- Whatever, I'll get some cd's, she said as she went back up. Teasing her about this was already better than kicking her out of the house for it.

An hour had passed and the house was beginning to get filled up. When her father mentioned a party, she had no idea of how big he intended to make it. Her best guess was that nobody wanted to miss Carl's coming back party. He has been so dead these last months. However, she wasn't sure how she felt about all these strangers in her house. Some of them were not even aware that she lived there and pretented to know "Cool Carl" better than her.

- Alex! Said a familiar name. Feeling her heart skip a beat, the blonde turned around right on time as Marissa was running toward her, and pulled her in her arms.

- Thank god you're here, she whispered. Marissa smiled as she let go.

- Wow, it really is a party, she commented.

- Yea, Alex said, taking her hand. Where's Jodie?

- She's right… Marissa said, looking behind her. Was, she corrected, right there. Oh, I wanted to ask you… you told Conrad about us? Alex flashed her white teeth.

- I'm sorry what? She said. Rolling her eyes, Marissa pulled Alex with her toward the backyard.

- Coward, she said. Alex smiled. Marissa could call her any name she wanted to just as long as she kept holding her hand.

- There you are! Jodie said as she joined them with no other than Conrad.

- I though you lost you way, Marissa joked. She could feel Conrad fix her entwined fingers with Alex's.

- I am so rooting for a beer, Jodie said.

- … that is Jodie's language for "Get me a beer", Marissa told Conrad with a smile.

- Alex, why don't you… the blonde said, looking at his sister.

- Oh… Alex managed to let out. She knew where this was going, and so did Marissa. Jodie, on the other hand, seemed lost.

- Sure, whatever, she said, as long as someone gets me by beer. Defeated, Alex shot a quick glance at Marissa and left with Jodie. The brunette could feel her hand slowly get cold again without Alex's warmth.

- Long time no see, Conrad said nervously.

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- So what was that all about? Jodie asked Alex as they made their way back in the house, heading to the kitchen.

- He thinks we're not really dating, Alex said. And he wants Rissa. He told me while she was hiding in my closet…

- … oh, Jodie said, taking the beer Alex was handing to her. Damn, Marissa must be hating you right now.

- Hating me seems to be popular these days, Alex grinned. Jodie sat on the counter and looked at Alex.

- I know, she called me in tears, she said softly. Alex looked down. They didn't need to say the name out loud, they both knew who they were talking about.

- She'll get over it, don't worry.

- But it's not the end of it, Alex said. There's still Conrad, and Ryan…

- You won't have to take care of Ryan, Jodie said. And it looks like you let Marissa deal with Conrad as well.

- Maybe we should head back… Alex said, starting to feel guilty.

- Good idea, Jodie smiled, jumping down the counter.

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- Can I get you a hamburger or something? Conrad asked to ease the atmosphere.

- I'm vegetarian, Marissa said. She tried to sound casual as she was desperately waiting for Alex to come back.

- It's truth, my bad, Conrad apologised. Marissa smiled at him as she looked over at Carl who was having a fun time at the grill, surrounded by a couple of sexy girls in the mid thirties.

- You father seems to be popular today, she joked. Conrad looked at Carl as well.

- Yea, he smiled. I still can't believe what I'm seeing. This is beyond everything I dared to wish, and now, thanks to you…

- It's been a pleasure, trust me, Marissa replied.

- There's only one thing missing to make it all perfect, Conrad said as he looked in her eyes.

- Marissa! Carl called, waving at her.

- What is that? Conrad asked, looking at the big bowl his father was holding.

- Grilled vegetables for my daughter's sweetheart, Carl winked.

- That is so thoughtful… Marissa said, tasting a broccoli. And very well done, she added. It was also a perfect timing, the brunette thought. She could swear Conrad was about to say something she would wish she never heard. As Carl was explaining to his son how to make the vegetables crunchy yet tasty, Marissa felt a pair of hands on her waist pulling her back.

- Missed me? Alex whispered.

- You got no idea, Marissa replied. After quickly making sure Conrad wasn't looking, she kissed the blonde and got out of her hold.

- Taste those, she said, taking another broccoli and giving it to Alex.

- I don't eat broccoli, the blonde replied, but Marissa ignored the comment and forced the vegetable through her girlfriend's lips. Giving up, Alex took a bite and had to force herself not to spit it out.

- Happy know? She asked. Marissa grinned at her.

- Whipped, cussed Jodie as she reached them. Alex was about to protest but was cut off by a kiss.

- So Alex, Carl said, making both girls jolt and step away from each other.

- How do you like my party?

- Not bad, she grinned. Marissa rolled her eyes.

- Personally, I just got from where Alex learned to throw these kick ass parties. As she spoke, she noticed a gleam in Conrad's eyes.

- So Jodie, where is this thing you were about to show me? She asked, taking her friend's arm. Getting the hint, the Latina pulled Marissa with her. Sighting, Alex watched them leave and turned to face her brother.

- We need to talk, she said.

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