For the next week, Vaughn kept calling the Sloane household. Although Jack had left, Vaughn never got to talk to Sydney. Either no one was home when he called, or Sydney wasn't home. This fact made Vaughn so frustrated that he convinced Weiss to skip last period on Friday – something he never did – to go to the rink to play hockey with him.
"This is getting annoying Eric." Vaughn skated around, pushing a puck, while Weiss stood in goal.
"Look Mike, I hate to say it, but maybe…"
"No." Vaughn stopped and held up his stick. "This is meant to be. I know it, feel it. I know Syd feels the same way."
"Okay, okay." Weiss held up his hands in defense. "If this is getting to you, why don't you just drive down there yourself?" Weiss smiled and laughed at his joke.
Vaughn looked up sharply at Weiss, ignoring his laughing. "That's the first good idea you've had in weeks." Vaughn grinned and skated off the ice.
"Hey. No man, don't. That's stupid." Weiss called after his retreating friend, but Vaughn didn't pay attention. "Vaughn!" Weiss lost sight of his friend. "Yeah, great idea." He skated after Vaughn, sighing. "I can't wait to see how this one turns out."
Sydney walked down the street towards Emily and Arvin's house. For the past week, Sydney had been taking a needed break. Jack had returned back to work, but Arvin and Emily had insisted that Sydney stay a little longer. Considering everything, Syd was happy. Well except when it came to Vaughn. She was mad he hadn't called once, not even to check how she was. She was also a little worried; Vaughn had said he loved her. What if he met somebody else?
"Sydney." She looked. Emily stood at the end of the driveway.
"Hi. I was just coming back from the library." Sydney smiled as Emily hooked her arm in her's and guided her towards the house.
"I know. And Arvin and I think that you aren't having any fun here with two old people."
"No, I am."
"You can't fool me Sydney. So, Arvin and I have arranged for you to go to a pier fair with some friend's children. They're about your age, and I know you'll like them. What do you say?"
Sydney looked at Emily's face. *What do I have to lose* "Sure."
"Good." Emily smiled. "Now, let's get you ready for a night of fun." The two women headed upstairs to find Sydney something to wear.