A/N: We just wanted to take this time to thank you guys for all your reviews. We have actually hit 100! Allie went a little crazy when she found this out. She killed a couple of people and is now in jail. So this story will be discontinued until you write the President and beg for her pardon. Just kidding. She did go slightly crazy though. Jumpin' up and down, stuff like that. Anyways, in honor of us getting 100 reviews, here are two chapters in one day! Enjoy!

Chapter 17

It was weeks later, and Liz and Will had successfully kept their new relationship a secret. There had been a few close calls, but so far nobody was any wiser. Allie had her suspicions but she trusted her friend. The two girls were now done for the day and enjoying a peaceful night on the deck.

"What do you miss the most about 2004, Liz?" Allie asked quietly, staring out at the dark water. Liz stood there twirling her hair around her finger.

"Besides my family…probably hair gel," she thought again, "Or maybe a hot shower." She looked over at her friend. "What about you?" Allie didn't hesitate.

"Toilets."

"Yeah, that's pretty good, too." Allie noticed that Liz was getting the look in her eyes-the one that showed how homesick she was.

"So, how's Will?" Allie asked cheerfully, changing the subject. She noticed the change in Liz's eyes and wondered.

"Same as always, I suppose. How should I know?" Liz answered coolly. Allie grinned.

"'Cause I saw the two of ye kissin' in the kitchen today at lunch." Liz's eyes grew huge.

"When did you walk in?" she asked surprised. Allie's eyes widened at this declaration.

"I wasn't being serious!" Allie folded her arms across her chest. "But you'd better tell me right now why you've been lying to me and for how long."

"I…um…" Liz was at a loss for words. Allie threw up her hands.

"You know what? Forget it. Just…don't talk to me." She turned and headed back toward the Captain's cabin. Liz called after her.

"Allie! I'm sorry!" Allie stopped and turned around.

"Save it, Liz," Allie said coldly, then disappeared through the double doors.

Liz sighed. That was not the way she would have chosen for Allie to find out. A few tears rolled down her cheeks. It was bad enough being stuck in this time period, but now she was without the thing she needed the most: a best friend who knew just how she felt. I should have told her, Liz thought to herself.

She remained out on the deck for a long time, not wanting to have to face anyone. The crew were all below deck for the evening, so it was quiet except for the sound of the ocean. It was getting colder and she shivered. Then Liz felt a chin atop her head and two arms wrap around her. She melted into Will's chest.

"I was wondering where you were?" He said holding her tighter. When Liz didn't answer he turned her around and noticed for the first time the tears streaming down her face, "Hey. What's wrong, Princess?" She just stared at his handsome features. He wiped a fresh tear from her cheek. "Whatever is the problem I'll fix it for you. I promise. Just please stop crying, sweetheart. I can't bare to see you so gloomy." Will begged. Liz looked him in the eyes for the first time that night.

"She knows, Will. Allie knows." Liz said softly. He looked down at her confused.

"Knows what." He asked trying to get a better understanding of what was going on.

"Allie knows about us." Will gave a little chuckle trying to lighten the mood.

"Are you that ashamed of me? It's not that big of a deal, is it?"

"It's not that she knows. I don't care about that. It's just she hates me for lying to her. Now she'll never talk to me again. Oh Will, I've lost my best friend." Liz looked up at him and started crying harder. He pulled her into him and rubbed her back. He didn't know what to do or say to make her feel better.

"Don't worry. It will all turn out right in the end. She won't stay mad at you forever. We'll sit her down and explain to her why we wanted to keep it a secret."

He walked them over to the stairs and sat down cradling Liz on his lap running his fingers through her curls. He was trying to comfort her as best as he could. When she finally stopped crying Will stood them both up. "C'mon Princess, It's getting late. We'll deal with this in the morning." Liz let Will lead them to the cabin for a much needed night's rest.

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Jack looked up from the map he was looking at as Allie stormed into the cabin. He could tell that something was wrong.

Allie flopped onto the bed and just laid there, not saying anything. Why would Liz lie to me? Maybe she had a good reason to do so. Oh, yeah right! Sure she had a good reason to lie to her best friend! She sighed and fought the urge to scream in frustration.

"How was your evening, luv?" Jack asked, walking over and sitting next to Allie on the bed. Allie rolled over so that she was lying on her back, her hands behind her head.

"Oh, just great," Allie said sarcastically. "It's not everyday that you find out that your best friend has been lying to you." Jack looked puzzled.

"What are ye talkin' about, lass?"

"Liz and Will!" Allie said, sounding as though it were most obvious thing in the world. "They've hooked up at some point, and Liz lied to my face about it when I asked her."

"'Hooked up'?" Allie rolled her eyes.

"You know…gotten together, are now dating, courting." Jack raised his eyebrows.

"Really? Tha's interesting." Jack made a mental note to talk to Will about this new little development.

"I just don't understand why Liz would lie to me like that," Allie said quietly, more to herself than to Jack.

"I'm sure she had a good reason, luv." Allie looked at Jack skeptically.

"Oh yeah? Like what?" she asked, her voice dripping with sarcasm. Jack shrugged.

"I don't know. But I'm sure that Liz had a good reason to."

"How much do you wanna bet?" Allie snapped. Then she sighed. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't be yelling at you," she said, rubbing the bridge of her nose tiredly. "Yer probably right. I'll talk to her tomorrow." Allie climbed under the covers, and within moments, was fast asleep.

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Liz awoke with dread. She knew she would have to confront Allie today. She got dressed and made her way to the kitchen. Once inside she closed the door and began tearing up once more. Still crying, she started breakfast. She kept having to remind herself that Allie wouldn't be coming to have their daily chat this morning. She was almost done when she heard the door opening. She quickly spun around and saw Will walk through the door. Her heart sank. Will noticed and swiftly came to her side.

"It will be okay. I've had worse problems before." She looked up at him.

"This is my problem, Will. Not yours." She sniffled. He held her face in his hands.

"Princess, any problem that is yours, is now mine. Understand. I'll help you. Like I said before, Allie will forgive you. Stop worrying." Liz looked hopefully into his eyes.

"Are you sure?" He gently kissed her lips.

"It will be fine." She smiled for the first time since yesterday.

"I believe you." Will hugged her tightly. Then said jokingly,

"Now get back to work, woman, I'm starving." Liz laughed.

"Then get out of my kitchen so I can get back to work."

She went back to cooking not worrying about Allie any longer. They were best friends. She would forgive her. She can't stay mad at me forever. We have shared too much together to stay mad at each other.