PBy the time Tabi took her seat next to Chloe in Physics she was feeling a little better. "Hey Chloe."

P"Hey. You okay?"

P"Yeah I'm fine." The teacher began to speak in a voice reminiscent of Ben Stein, completely lacking in voice variety. The girls exchanged looks. This class was definitely going to be boring. Somehow they made it through the hour and a half long class without falling asleep. Afterwards they walked together towards the cafeteria.

P"This new block scheduling thing really sucks." Chloe said.

P"Yeah it does. An hour and a half of Physics? I thought there were laws against cruel and unusual punishment." They entered the busy cafeteria hearing the shouted greetings of friends who hadn't seen each other in awhile. Chloe led Tabi straight across the room to a table where Shawn, Belle, Philip, Jason, and Mimi were already seated.

P"Welcome to our table." Chloe said. Tabi sat down next to Shawn who immediately put his arm around her.

P"You okay now?"

P"Yeah I think so." She rested her head against his shoulder and he kissed her forehead. Tabi was quite shocked as this was the first sign of any desire to kiss her he'd ever shown.

PChloe shot a curious look at her sister before turning to Belle. "So how were your classes?"

P"Pretty good. I've got good teachers so that's good. You?"

P"Physics is so boring."

P"Yes it is." Tabi groaned still perched on Shawn's shoulder. Chloe laughed at her sisters remark but still wondered what was wrong with her.

P"Wanna come get food with me?"

P"No thanks. I don't want to move. Can you just get me a Diet Pepsi for now? I'll grab something else in a bit."

P"Sure. Belle?"

P"I'm set already, thanks. And I want to stay here with Philip. I haven't seen him since this morning."

P"I'll go with you." Mimi volunteered.

P"OK, great. Be right back." Mimi and Chloe walked over to the lunch line and stood waiting. "Do you have any idea what's wrong with Tabi?"

P"No, not really. I haven't heard anything."

P"I guess I'll ask Belle later. So what's up with you and Jason?"

P"Nothing, were just really good friends."

PChloe grabbed a tray and placed food on it. "Ok, yeah, we've all heard that before. Are you trying to be like Belle and Shawn?"

P"OK, I like him. A lot actually. But he doesn't feel the same."

P"How do you know?"

P"I just do."

P"Whatever Meems." Chloe said laughing. "But I bet he asks you to the Welcome Back Dance next week."

P"You think?"

P"Yeah I do." They sat back down at the table after stopping by the soda machine and Chloe saw how Jason looked at Mimi. Yes he definitely would. "Here ya go, sis." She handed Tabi her soda.

P"Thanks. We were just talking about the dance. Are you and Brady going?"

P"I haven't talked to him yet but probably. Why don't we all go together. You two, Brady and I, Philip and Belle, and then Jason and his date and Mimi and hers." Tabi, even in her out of it state caught the look in Chloe's eye. She knew her sister was conspiring and decided to play along.

P"Yeah Jase, who are you taking anyway?" Tabi asked, mischievously .

P"Well I haven't really asked anyone yet. You see I haven't worked up the nerve."

P"Well who are you planning on asking?" Chloe goaded. She smiled at the panic on his face.

P"Um, well."

P"Oh come on, Jase." Philip said, throwing a napkin at him. "We all know you want to ask Mimi so just do it already."

PJason looked down at his hands. "Was it that obvious?"

P"So does that mean you are asking me, Mr. Welles?" Mimi tried not to get her hopes up but it was too late.

P"Yeah, yeah I am. Would you go to the dance with me?"

P"Yeah I'd love to." The rest of lunch passed and ended all too soon. Chloe and Tabi headed upstairs to English while the rest of the group split up and went their separate ways.

P"Tabi, you never ate lunch." Chloe was hesitant to bring up the subject because she didn't want her sister to get mad.

P"Sorry."

P"Is there something wrong?"

P"No."

P"Sure?"

P"Yeah."

P"Because you could tell me. Look, not eating-"

PTabi cut her off. "Chloe relax, I'm not anorexic. When I'm upset I just don't feel hungry." They entered the classroom and Ms. Jenkins asked Chloe to come to her desk.

P"I'm guessing this is your sister?" Chloe nodded. "Well, I have a note to send you two down to the office. Your mother is here and insists on speaking with you." Chloe groaned but took the pass.

PThe girls entered the office to find Nancy sitting there in tears. "Oh my daughters, I'm so glad you're both okay."

P"Why wouldn't we be?" Chloe asked. Nancy was known to do strange things but this was definitely up there amongst the strangest.

P"Which one of you left the message?"

P"Um, I did..." Tabi said, noticing the strange look Chloe gave her. "Mom, Chloe and I have treated you like shit and I didn't realize today how much you've done for us. I'm sorry." Chloe was just staring at her twin in disbelief.

P"HOW CAN YOU APOLOGIZE TO HER? SHE ABANDONED US!!!!!" Chloe yelled.

P"No, she gave us the best she could. A chance for the life she knew she couldn't offer. Now I know that there are times that I've hated her for it and it's screwed me up a bit. I even-" Tabi ended that thought before she revealed too much. "I realized this morning what she did. Chloe, she could have gotten an abortion. We could both be dead. But she chose to let us live, even if she had to give us up. Now that doesn't forgive her for not telling us who our father is and it doesn't make us all happy. But it's a start and I think you should forgive her too. Now if you'll excuse me I have class." Tabi turned and left a stunned group of people sitting in the office. Chloe just stood there for a minute, trying to understand what had just happened before she too followed Tabi out the door.