All disclaimers apply ya da ya da.you know the drill.thanks for the reviews guys and keep em coming.sorry this chapter took so long some stuff has been happening around here that I don't care ta discuss.I think its pretty bad that the story made it ta number 68 before updated.eeks.sorry but ill be able ta update from now on.Thank you to: BSBnACcHiCk, BURNIN' CHURCH GAL, aims80, TimeTravller(x2), Sabrina-Curtis, Karlei Shaynner, and Antigone, and those of you who wish ta remain anonymous, as well as those of you who are reading and not reviewing. anyway here it is.

Steve shook Two-bit awake as the lodge came into view. Pony folded down the page of his book as Darry pulled around the long driveway into the parking lot. The scene was familiar to the three Curtis brothers.almost too familiar.

Darry saw the look in both of his brothers' eyes and he wondered if it was the same look in his eyes. He knew exactly what they were feeling because he was feeling it too. It felt weird, almost wrong, to be here without their parents. He shook it off and put the truck in park and got out. Steve and Two-bit climbed out Darry's open door as the other two Curtis brothers sat still in the front seat.

Soda opened his door and pulled Pony out as he climbed out. They all walked through the snow with their bags to the front entrance. Pony lagged in back while Soda kept close to him. Darry made it to the door first and dropped his bag to open it. He held it while Two-bit and Steve walked in and waited for Pony and Soda. He smiled and they both gave halfhearted smiles back. Darry picked up his bag and fell in line behind them.

They walked through the entrance and into the lobby. Two-bit and Steve were amazed at it. It was familiar to the other three though. Somebody came running out from behind a desk. "Meghan!!!" The voice yelled. Darry dropped his bags and so the rest followed his lead. The man who called threw his arms around Darry. "How ya been???" A giant smile crossed Darry's face as he stepped back. "Good Noah, good." "Glad ta hear it!!! Soda!!!" He hugged Soda as well.

A woman in about her thirties came out of another room. When he saw her Pony placed his bags down and ran over and hugged her. He was mad about being here but he was so happy to see her. He held on and didn't let go. Meghan and Noah had been their parents' best friends. They hadn't seen them since---since their parents' funeral. It was almost like seeing a part of their parents again. Pony had to try his best not to start crying right there.

Darry started talking to Noah again in the meantime. "You remember Steve and Two-bit."

"Of course." He ran and gave each of them a hug. Darry understood why him and his dad had been best friends. They were both so out there. Soda went over and pried Pony off of Meghan. "Pon.let her breath."

Everyone else said their hellos and talked for a while and finally Noah said, "You guys wanna bring your stuff up to your rooms???" The boys each grabbed their bag and skis. Noah grabbed Pony's bag and walked with them.

"You sure look little carrying that bag. You sure have lost weight. Was it from when I read about you in the paper about a month ago."

"Yeah.I guess." Pony didn't really like to talk about it and Noah caught the hint. "So how's school going???"

"Good. I'm on honors." Noah laughed. "You always were the smart one weren't you."

Pony's ears turned red as they reached the door. They all went in and dropped their bags. "We'll let you get settled." Noah and Meghan left the room and went back to the lobby.

"Well," Darry started. "Still got a few hours of good skiing time left who's in???" Steve jumped up. "Yeah sure." Two-bit got up. "Maybe there'll even be some cute blondes up there." Soda looked hesitant. "I guess maybe for a little while." Pony just looked down. "I think I'll stay around here a while." Darry looked upset. "Pon."

Soda spoke up. "Okay I'll stay with you Pony." "But Soda" Steve started. "But nothing."

Pony looked up. "No Soda go I'm fine." Soda looked hesitant. "Soda go." So they left Pony alone in the room.

Sorry I know it was short and stuff but yeah I'll be updating regularly though so yeah.r&r please!!!