~*~I don't own LIZZIE MCGUIRE so don't sue me. *~*

Lizzie and Gordo stepped of the airplane. They had finally arrived in California where they would search for Miranda. They were going to stay in a motel.

"Where should we start looking for Miranda?" Gordo asked when they had gotten their luggage and checked into the little motel.

"Where did Miranda always say she wanted to go?" Lizzie had forgotten.

"Uh. well we can start out by searching the really poor section of Hollywood because she only brought $75 when she ran away." Gordo said.

Gordo and Lizzie rented a car and drove down to where they thought they would find the runaway. Lizzie was almost in tears when she saw the living condition her best friend could be living in.

That day their search for Miranda was unsuccessful. For 6 days they tried, riding all over California. One day Gordo told Lizzie that they didn't have enough money to stay in California. If they did not find her in the next day, they would have to give up.

"Ok Gordo it's now or never. We have to find her today or we go home! Let's Do It!" Lizzie said enthusiastically.

Gordo laughed at his wife's optimism. Lizzie laughed with him until she realized their chances of finding her.

They cruised the city for 3 hours until they stopped to get a quick lunch. They decided to go into the restaurant instead of going through the drive through.

Gordo went up and ordered while Lizzie found them a seat.

Lizzie took out her compact to make sure her hair was okay.

With her mirror she could see someone sitting behind her. The person looked strangely familiar but Lizzie didn't know who it was.

"Jacqueline! Give that back to your brother!"

Lizzie gasped. She knew that raspy voice! It belonged to Miranda!

Lizzie spun around and looked at the woman girl. She had long stringy hair, ripped clothes and three children clinging to her. They were all sharing a small bag of fries. One of the children looked up to see Lizzie staring at her mommy.

"MOMMY!" the little girl pointed to Lizzie.

"Oh My Gosh!" Miranda was awestruck to see her best friends sitting there.

Lizzie ran over to Miranda and embraced her. Gordo chose this moment to bring back the food.

He was so surprised to see Miranda he went over to join the big group hug. After they were done Gordo went up to the littlest kid and started to play with her.

Lizzie and Miranda talked.