A/N: Thanks for the reviews--all questions will be answered in future chapters

Lizzie was unable to comprehend the fact that her boyfriend of four years, since that fateful night in Rome, would be dead without her.

Gordo killed himself after Parker turned him down in 8th grade. Without you and Miranda, he had nobody to turn to. His parents were always off on business trips or work, so he felt he had nothing. Toon Lizzie took Lizzie to a room where only a few people were sitting.

Gordo's funeral. Lizzie mused. Wait, where are Gordo's parents? She saw Grandma Ruth, Mr. Digs and a few of Gordo's film buddies. But no Mr. and Mrs. Gordon. They didn't even have the decency to show up at their own son's funeral?

They were in too much shock. They couldn't believe their only child was dead. They couldn't handle it. Toon Lizzie shook her head. Ironically, if you had been around, they would have handled it better.

Lizzie was puzzled by this. Gordo's parents liked her sure, but since she wasn't Jewish, they had a hard time accepting her. Why would they have been changed by her?

Almost as if she were reading her thoughts, Toon Lizzie explained, the Gordons like you more than you think. Because of you, they decided to work less and spend more time with Gordo, ever since that time you talked to them in 10th grade, when Gordo was upset about his father missing the father/son picnic.

Lizzie remembered that day. Gordo was looking forward to spending the day with his father at the annual Hillridge event. But Mr. Gordon had to work at the last minute, leaving Gordo alone and angry. Luckily, Sam McGuire considered Gordo a second son and took him and Matt to the picnic. Lizzie, however, was outraged and marched over to the Gordons' that very night and calmly explained how they were unintentionally hurting Gordo. The Gordons realized their behavior, and slowly began a new relationship with their son. They were closer than ever and very happy.

Lizzie was so lost in thought she almost didn't hear Toon Lizzie saying Time to go....its time to visit Ethan.

A/N sad, wasn't it? I know its a little OOC, but thats what makes FF so cool!!! Be prepared for more drama, ironies and a MAJOR plot twist---stay tuned
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