A/N: Ladies-I was planning on waiting until tomorrow night to post this, but you all replied so quickly to the last chapter then here you go. The opening is the next chapter. Until then-enjoy!-PCGirl.

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"Olivia, I've got to be there for sound check-now. If you don't get out here I'm leaving without you," hollered Caleb as he packed up his guitar.

"We've got-three hours before the place opens," she said coming around the corner as she messed with a bracelet. "Besides, aren't I worth waiting for?"

"Tonight-definitely," he said as he walked over to her and pulled her in for a kiss. His hands rubbing her bare shoulders and fingers softly touching the lilac colored lace on her shirt. "Is there any reason you are dressed so nicely tonight."

"Yes, hopefully we're celebrating the last nail being driven into the coffin called war," she said going and putting on her leather coat with him following behind her.

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"Imani-hi-don't you have a big opening night to be getting ready for?" asked Alison as she stocked the smoothie bar.

"Yeah, well Jack has given me a list of people to tell to make sure they are there early-like in two hours early."

"Wow-I know Rafe gets out of his last class in about fifteen minutes. So we should be there on time. Is everything going smoother now that the tables and chairs are assembled?"

"Yeah, I think I got some sleep last night, thankfully."

"How is the new waitress doing?"

"I'm nervous about her, but I think she'll do fine."

"Well, I will see you in a bit then," she smiled as Imani began to leave. "Oh, Imani-can you give this to Jamal?"

"Sure, I'm going there next," she said taking the folded up note and putting it in her pocket.

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"Well, this is it-home sweet home," said Kevin as he walked into the house and looked back at Cindy.

"This view is amazing," she said going over to the windows.

"Thanks, after everything that has happened here I don't think I could leave this place because of that. I'm going to take a shower and get ready to go, your room is the second on the right. They don't open until 7 so we can have an early dinner before meeting up with Livvie."

"Livvie's going to be there?" she said turning around and looking at him.

"Yeah, I told you that the other day-remember."

"Oh yeah, I forgot," she sighed looking out the window again.

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"We've been given another chance, a chance to finally live the way we want," sang Caleb of the last part of the verse.

"Why'd you stop?" asked Livvie as she took a sip of her drink.

"Just wanted to see how it sounded live-instead of in the middle of the living room," he smiled.

"Sounds great, but I told you that the first time you played it for me. What do you think Jack?" asked Livvie as she turned around and looked at him.

"Is that for Rafe?" asked Jack as he stocked behind the bar.

"Yup," he said with a grin.

"You have to promise me no knock out, drag down fights tonight-please."

"Oh come on Jack, it might be good for business," laughed Livvie who did not get a smile from him. "Fine, no fights," she said as she made a pouting face to Caleb who smiled at her before beginning another song.

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"Hey Miss Imani," smiled Jamal as he looked up and saw her walking into the shop. "I like the new uniforms. Yes very nice," he said checking her out.

"You would," she laughed. "I was just coming by to get you to close this place down so you can actually look decent tonight."

"Well, let me grab my jacket, and we'll head out the door."

"Oh, before I forget-I went by the gym and Alison gave me this for you," she said handing him a piece of paper.

"Hmm-wonder what this is," he said opening it up and reading it silently. "Jamal, I know yesterday was a hard day for you, but I just wanted to say that you have made a name for yourself, and your mom would be so proud of you. Spunky."

"Is everything ok?" she asked, noticing he got quiet.

"Oh yeah, she was just reminding me of something important," he said pulling her for a kiss and then hitting the lights before heading out.

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"So where would you like to eat real quick?" asked Kevin as he came down the stairs.

"I've decided not to go," she said sitting on the couch.

"I'm not leaving you here by yourself. It'll be fun, and I want Livvie to get to meet you tonight. Everyone is going to be there, it'll make the introductions a lot easier."

"Yeah, everyone including Lucy. You know I think this was a really bad idea, Kevin."

"Are you intimidated by a woman you don't know?"

"No," she laughed nervously.

"I don't know what to think about Cindy. We're going to have fun at this thing, I promise-and you'll meet Lucy and maybe you can actually be her friend also. She doesn't bite. So will you please get ready now?"

"Ok, but I don't think we're going to have time for dinner now," she said getting up and going to find something to wear.

Kevin went and poured himself a drink, "Women," he sighed before taking a sip.