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Ally's POV

Christmas shopping oddly isn't stressing me out this year as much as it used to. It's weird, because I have so many more people to buy presents for, but I actually have money now, so it's easier to get the stuff I know they'll actually like. I got Mike some kind of power drill thing that's supposedly cool to guys, but how would I know if it was or not? Mimi said she didn't want anything, but I got her a kitchen set I caught her staring at, but she didn't buy because it cost too much. I bought Trish a fake cheetah print purse that she about died over when she saw it in one of her many magazines.

Then came the tricky people. Maddie took a while, because the girl's all over the place on her interests. She acts like a total girly-girl when it comes to clothes or fashion, but then you catch her eating a whole meal in under a minute and playing all kinds of sports, so she can be tom-boyish as well. She also acts like she's the boss, or Dez and Austin's mother, but then she can be the biggest kid you've ever met…other than Dez. What do you get someone like that!? Austin and I decided to just get her something girly, and something that's not-so-girly for her together, but she really won't be expecting the other big thing we got her.

Then there's Dez. Sure, in a way I've known the guy my whole life, but even then he was very insane and unpredictable. I know he loves electronics, but I have a feeling that's what everyone will be getting him. Dez is a challenge. We'll just have to see what to get him.

Dr. Murphy did say yes to being in the wedding, but what on Earth do you get a doctor in his upper forties for Christmas? I just settled with a check for a thousand dollars. It may seem like a lot, but it's from both Austin and I, and he did treat me three times, Austin twice, Dez twice, and Ella, Maddie, Trish, Mimi, and Mike all once. He also had to deal with my insane family and friends in the waiting room, and many Austin Moon fans. That's quite a lot he did for us, so it's the least we could do.

Austin, for me, was the hardest to get a present for. He's awesome at many different things, so he loves practically everything. But he is my fiancé, and he deserves the best I can give him, because that's just how much I love him.

Ella was the easiest of all, because we all just got her a bunch of toys. We also got her some dance lessons, but she got to be so good on her own that she really doesn't need them at all. Crazy, huh?

"Ally, are you okay?", Trish asked me with a worried look on her face. When did I get to the mall food court? I thought I was at Mimi's?

"Oh yeah. Sorry, I was just thinking about Christmas", I said still unsure of how I got here.

"Why? You've got everybody's present but Dez and Austin. There's really no need to worry", she said while shaking her head.

"Christmas is in a week and two days", I pointed out. Her eyes widened as soon as I said that.

"WHAT!? I have to go shopping. Bye Ally, see you later", she said rushing off. For some unknown reason, I just can't remember how I got here, or when Trish showed up.

"Hey Ally! We're back from the arcade", Maddie said cheerfully with Austin, Dez, and ella trailing behind her.

"You guys went to the arcade?", I asked confused. They all exchanged worried glances…even Ella.

"Ally, are you sure you're okay? You've been completely out of it since yesterday when you heard about having to go to court. You just kind of starred into space, and barely acknowledged we were here. You went Christmas shopping all day today, but you don't remember us going to the arcade?", Austin asked worriedly.

"I don't really remember anything from that moment yesterday to about five minutes ago when Trish was talking to me. I don't even remember waking up this morning…or going asleep last night for that matter. I remember talking to you guys at Mike and Mimi's house, and now I'm here. All I remember doing between that time-period is thinking about all the Christmas stuff. You know, I remember what I got everyone, but I don't even remember buying it. Isn't that weird?", I asked finishing my rant of my crazy problems.

"Ally, that sounds really bad. You only have half recollection of memory from the past twenty-six hours", Maddie said. Well that's not good…and why am I so tired?

Austin's POV

Ally's really scaring me. I'm so worried from the fact that she almost remembers nothing from the past twenty-six hours. "Austin? Is it just me, or is it getting really dark out here, really fast?", Ally asked. I didn't even have time to answer, because she just passed out in my arms. Seriously? Urg, now we have to go to the stupid hospital again! I'm beginning to think of that place as a second home, and that's really sad!

Ally woke up not too long after we arrived at the hospital. They said she had just been under so much stress lately, and the total shock of her knowing Maddie when she was a baby, Dez being her first friend ever, and the whole having to go to court thing all really did her over. She went into a state of shock where only a few things that have happened click in your brain. It's pretty rare, but not unheard of. (1) She apparently didn't get any sleep, and just either stayed awake the whole time she was in shock, or did some of her Christmas shopping. The second choice is probably it, because that's all she remembers, but she doesn't remember doing it. Weird. She was released shortly, with another one of Dr. Murphy's famous 'I don't want to see any of you kids back here again' speeches.

"Alright Ally, let's get you home. You need as much rest as you can possibly get. I'm going to be there to take care of you, so I'm going to make sure you have plenty of fluids, and I'm going to make you some chicken-noodle soup", I said while carrying her to the car just in case she passes out again.

Ally's POV

Austin's being so sweet to me right now, and in all honesty…I love it! "Thanks Austin, but seriously, its fine", I said, but he was having it no other way that he was going to be taking care of me. Maybe some relaxing would be good for me. Trish, Maddie, and Dez are watching Ella so I really don't have any reason not to…plus Austin's making me. Don't tell anyone, but I'm seriously loving all the extra treatment I'm getting from Austin. I think his kindness is one of the most attractive things about him. That, and the fact that he loves me, Ella, and our friends so much. His incredibly hot looks just add to that.

"Austin, everything's quiet, calm, and…relaxing. Why is it like that? It's never like that", I said. Honestly, this is the only time I've ever really felt relaxed.

"Because we're the only ones here", he said simply with that charming smile of his. I could get used to this…

Austin's POV

"Austin, I really like how this feels", Ally said.

"Relaxing?", I asked laughing a little.

"Being with you", she corrected me. I smiled and kissed her lightly. Man I love this girl!

"Get some rest now, and don't worry about the whole court thing. I love you Als", I said getting up.

"I love you too Austin", she said immediately falling asleep. I smiled. This is how I want my life to be every day.

Okay everyone, I'm sorry that I didn't update for a couple of days, but I do have a really busy schedule. Plus, I've been getting to bed super late every night trying to update at least once a day, so I'm tired. Christmas Eve and Christmas should be in the next chapter, so I think that will be exciting. This was kind of another filler chapter, but it had plenty of Auslly moments for you guys. Definitely more to come of that. Please continue to read, review, follow, and favorite! ;P