AN- I am back! Sorry it took so long. Anyway, I forgot to mention that the main people are about 17 years old. Happy reading!

Disclaimer: I do not own Lizzie McGuire or anything that is associated with Lizzie McGuire.

The Beginning

(Still at the DB)

"Well, What did Luke say? Anything interesting?" Miranda asked.

"Actually, you guys, I don't remember," Lizzie responded. "It is weird. Every time I try remember what he said, all I get is a pain in my head and a dizzy feeling."

"Are you sure you aren't just sick?" Gordo asked. "I mean, we did eat a lot."

"I am positive. Listen, can we just change the subject?" Lizzie asked.

"Sure," Gordo replied, "How about those Lakers?"

"Gordo, please," Miranda said, "Basketball isn't even in season right now."

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~The Following Monday at School~

Gordo, Lizzie, and Miranda were walking toward Gordo's car.

"You guys, this science project is going to be so much fun," Miranda said.

"Easy for you to say," Lizzie said, "you got paired with Ethan Craft. I got paired with Larry and we are assigned a project about plastic. I have never seen someone so excited about plastic before."

"Well," Gordo started, "at least you didn't get assigned with Kate. I mean, our topic, frogs, is pretty cool, but by the end of this I think I may have Kate-phobia."

"Our topic is computers and Mr. Craft works for Apple, so things should be so bad," Miranda stated.

All three of them hopped into Gordo's car. The three of them had worked out a carpool system once they earned their licenses, and today was Gordo's turn to drive. Gordo had the best car of all three of them. It was a barely used Mercedes with leather interior. He was very proud of his "baby." Lizzie sat up front with Gordo, while Miranda occupied the back seat.

The car ride home always had some degree of excitement. The three of them would always get into an interesting conversation, but then they would reach Miranda's house. Miranda would try to stay in the car, but her mother would usually come out to greet Miranda and tell her to get inside. Miranda hated this and was constantly embarrassed by this, but she would usually get out of the car and obey her mother anyway.

This sort of thing happened today. They were talking about being seniors next year this time when they reached her house. Miranda's mother was outside getting the mail at the time she arrived. Miranda decided to save the embarrassment and go inside right then.

"Goodbye, guys!" Miranda said.

"Goodbye," Lizzie and Gordo said in unison.

Lizzie and Gordo then drove away. Usually they went straight to Lizzie's house and dropped her off, but today was different. Today happened to be a day that Lizzie forgot her home keys and all the doors to her house were locked. Gordo always waited for her to get safely inside, so she walked back to his car.

"What's the problem?" Gordo asked.

"All the doors are kind of locked," Lizzie said.

"Let me guess," Gordo said, "You forgot your house key."

"Yeah, and I tried calling my mom on her cell phone, but no answer. I did leave a message." Lizzie said.

"Well, that is okay," Gordo looked at his watch. "Why don't you get back in and we can drive to get some ice cream or something."

"Are you sure? I don't want you to alter your plans because of me or anything."

"Oh, it is fine with me. You aren't altering anything, really. Get in."

Lizzie got in Gordo's car and he drove her to the Lenny's Ice Cream shop near the local dock. Lizzie ordered plain vanilla and Gordo ordered mint chocolate chip. They went outside and sat on one of the picnic tables. The shop overlooked the dock, so one could see all of the boats and the fishermen. After they finished their snack, they headed to the dock to admire the boats.

"You know," Gordo started, "If I weren't as sane as I am, I would buy my own boat and live on it and be some sort of boat bum."

Lizzie laughed. "Well, I guess I am glad you are sane, then because if you lived on a boat I would never see you again."

"Well, then, I guess it is lucky for you that I want to be a director who maybe just owns a yacht only to have parties on or something," Gordo said.

"Cool. Would I be invited to these parties?" Lizzie asked.

Gordo looked at her and smiled. "Possiblemente."

Lizzie played along with him and gave him her fake sad look.

"Oh I am only kidding," Gordo wrapped his arm around Lizzie's shoulder and started talking to her as if she were two years old. "How could I forget little Lizzie McGuire? Everybody loves Lizzie. Of course little Lizzie will be invited."

Lizzie, still playing along, got excited and hugged Gordo. Still hugging Gordo, she said, "Of course. It wouldn't be a party without me." She pulled away as Gordo looked at her and with all seriousness, he said, "No, I guess it wouldn't."

Lizzie and Gordo just stood there for a minute and stared at each other. Gordo leaned in, with the intention of kissing her, and Lizzie followed his lead, and their lips were almost touching when Lizzie's cell phone rang. Lizzie and Gordo quickly regained their composure as Lizzie answered the phone.

"Hello?"

On the other line it was her mom. "Hey, Lizzie. It is mom."

"Hey mom. Where are you?"

"Honey, I am at the hospital."

"Why? Is everyone okay?"

"I hope so. Matt had an accident with his bike and is unconscious right now. Where are you?"

"I am with Gordo. We just had some ice cream. I forgot my keys this morning. Is Matt okay?"

"Why don't you ask Gordo to drive you down to the hospital and I will tell you more when you get there."

"Okay. Bye."

Lizzie hung up the phone and stared at the ground.

"What is the matter?" Gordo asked.

"It's Matt. He is in the hospital."