A/N- The last name was Long. I changed that. I was looking back at my story for the name I has originally, but could not find it. I suppose next time I will write it down. Also, sorry it has been sort of a long time for an update. I will update as much as possible. I am writing a sequel.

A/N 2-Yeah, I figured that tonight would be good night to post this chapter.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything at all.



Chapter Sixteen

Lizzie: Are you sure you have to leave?

Gordo: I am afraid so.

In the car on the way home, Gordo is dropping Lizzie off.

Lizzie: I am leaving with you.

Gordo: What?! No, you can't do that! Stay here and enjoy the rest of the vacation.

Lizzie: I do not want to stay. Do you realize what an amazing time I have had with you here? We parted our ways once and found out that was a mistake, and I almost let you go again. What if we never see each other again?

Gordo: That will not happen. I will call you as soon as I come home and we will talk and hang out together as soon as you and Jeremy get back.

Lizzie: I do not want to be without you.

Gordo: Lizzie, you were without me for almost four years. What is another week or so?

Lizzie: Sigh. Fine. But promise me something.

Gordo: What?

Lizzie: Promise me that you will not run away and that when I get home we will remain friends.

Gordo smiled.

Gordo: Only the best of friends.

Lizzie: You promise?

Gordo: Of course. I can't leave you, anyway. You are the mother of my child, and now that I know that, I am going to be a part of your life forever . . . and you will be apart of my life as well. So will Jeremy

Lizzie: Of course you will. Jeremy needs you.

"I need you too." Lizzie thought to herself.

They arrived at Lizzie's parent's house. Gordo walked with Lizzie to the door.

Gordo: Hey, do you mind if I say goodbye to Jeremy before I leave? I will be quick, I promise.

Lizzie: I was just about to ask if you would do that. Take your time.

Gordo: Maybe I will.

Lizzie and Gordo walked into the house where they were greeted by Jo McGuire.

Jo: Hey, honey. Hey, Gordo? You staying for dinner, Gordo?

Gordo: No, actually, Mrs. McGuire, I have to leave tomorrow and I just came in to say goodbye to everyone.

Jo: Aw, that is too bad! Why do you have to leave? It seems like you just got here.

Gordo: I know. It is for business. I wish I could stay longer too.

Jo gave Gordo a hug and they said goodbye.

Jo: Well, I hope to see a lot more of you in the future.

Gordo: Me too!

Lizzie led Gordo upstairs to say goodbye to Jeremy, who was watching television in his room. As they were walking upstairs, Lizzie and Gordo made slight conversation.

Gordo: Whoa, it has been a long time since I have been upstairs.

Lizzie: Yeah, I guess you are right. I mean, I guess it has been since the summer before going to college.

Gordo: That seems like such a long time ago. And now, in less than a year, our class is having its ten-year reunion.

Lizzie: Is it really that soon? Wow!

Lizzie walked in followed by Gordo into the room Jeremy was staying in. Lizzie turned the TV off.

Lizzie: Jeremy, honey, Daddy is leaving tomorrow, so say bye to daddy.

Jeremy: Why are you leaving?

Gordo: Well, Jeremy, I have to go back to Texas, but I will see you again really soon. I promise.

Jeremy: I see you again?

Gordo: Of course. As soon as you go home, you will see so much you will get sick of me.

Gordo walked over and sat on the bed (where Jeremy was sitting) next to Jeremy. Gordo hugged Jeremy, and Jeremy, still confused about what was happening, hugged him back.

Jeremy: I love you, daddy.

This was the first time that Jeremy had ever said that to him and this really touched him. Lizzie was also getting teary eyed in the corner of the room watching Gordo and Jeremy.

Gordo: I love you too, buddy. We pals?

Jeremy: Yes

Jeremy hugged Gordo one more time.

Gordo: I will see you soon, I promise. Goodbye!

Jeremy: Bye!

Gordo and Lizzie walked out of the room, and went back downstairs.

~~The next day at the airport~~

The plan was that Lizzie would drop Gordo off at the airport that morning. Lizzie was saying her temporary goodbye at the airport gate.

Gordo: Lizzie, I am glad we got back together.

Lizzie: I am too. I really wish you didn't have to leave.

Gordo: I know. I wish I didn't either, but we will be a part of each others lives again, right?

Lizzie: Of course.

Gordo: Well, I will call you when I get home, and give Jeremy a hug for me everyday.

Just then, the announcer got on the intercom and announced that it was time that he boarded the plane. Gordo gave Lizzie one last hug and kissed her one last time. Lizzie was crying.

Gordo: Goodbye! I will see you soon.

Lizzie: Goodbye!

Gordo started to walk to the plane.

Lizzie: Wait, Gordo! There is something I need to tell you.

Gordo walked back to be closer to Lizzie.

Gordo: What? Can it wait until I call? The plane is not looking happy.

Lizzie: It can wait, but I don't want it to wait.

A look of concern gathered on Gordo's face.

Gordo: What is it?

Lizzie: Gordo, I love you.

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