Howdy,

Thank you loyal reviewers especially shelbactress13.

Disclaimer- as I said before I'm trying to buy the rights to the newsies but I'm having a hard time so until further notice I still don't own the newsies. tear-tear

"Where did ya go?" Spot asked when Dani finally reached Brooklyn.

"I went to Manhattan to see Jack." Dani said defensively.

"Why didn't ya tell me?" You could see that under his anger-act, he really did care and was worried about her when he didn't know where she was.

"First off you were mad at me and didn't even look at me when I told you I was going back to The Lodging House, and I knew you either wouldn't let me go or you would come with me."

"You're damn right I wouldn't have."
Spot had been walking To Manhattan to see if Dani was there, and caught up with her on the Brooklyn Bridge. That's where this conversation was taking place.

"Spot don't make a scene," Dani said trying to quiet him.

"Don't tell me to be quiet Danielle. I had no idea were's ya were, and ya got everybody worried about ya. You can't just walk out now wit'out tellin' nobody. No dat you're a newsie ya got da newsies watchin' you're back. And we didn't know where you're back was." After Spot said this they began walking back to Brooklyn.

"What did ya need ta see Jack about?" Spot asked.

"He's coming to dinner in Brooklyn tonight and we needed to talk about how were going to act and what were going to be." Dani calmly stated.

"What did Jackie boi say?" Spot asked staring straight ahead.

"We didn't talk for that long, so not that much. But you were pretty worried about me weren't you." Dani said while smiling at him.

"I guess why?"

"Because you called me Danielle and you haven't called me that since we first met." Spot laughed a little at this comment, but that was it. They talked on unimportant subjects until they were almost in Brooklyn.

"Dani, is this dinner tonight going ta be weird for ya?" Spot asked

"Yeah, but if I don't do it now it will be even stranger the next time. Besides me and Jack talked about this and we have it worked out."

"Ok, if you're happy." Spot said. The next thing he said was kinda late, because he debated about it for so long. "I'll be there if ya need me." Dani didn't say anything, but she took his hand and laced her fingers in with his. He looked at her confused, and she glanced up at him smiling.

When they neared The Lodging House they unlaced their fingers so no one would get the wrong idea. They sky was a dark gray. It looked as though it might rain soon. When Spot and Dani entered The Lodging House it seemed as though no one was there, but suddenly Kitty ran down the stairs and attached her self the Danny's led while sobbing loudly.

"Kitty, what's wrong?" Dani asked looking down at the little girl.

"Butter and Trixie said you had been eaten by monsters and I would never see you again." Kitty said between sobs.

"I don't know why they would say that, but I surely didn't get eaten by a monster. I went to Manhattan to see Jack before dinner." Kitty looked up at her and asked.

"Why would ya go see Jack? He's coming ta dinner so ya could 'ave seen him then." Kitty said detaching herself from Dani's leg, as Spot began walking up the stairs.

"Do you want to know a secret Kitty?" Dani asked smiling.

"What about?" Kitty said raising an eyebrow and staring up at her.

"Why I went to see Jack today, and an even bigger secret than that I'm not sure when I'll tell anyone else."

"Yeah." Said Kitty getting on her tiptoes so she could whisper in her ear.

"I'll tell you out side." Dani said smiling at the anticipation in Kitty's face. As soon as they closed the door Butter and Trixie came out side with scowls on both of their faces and Trixie said,

"If ya tell us you're secret we might forgive ya for lyin' ta us about where ya was goin'."

"Oh, I'm sorry about that I just didn't want Spot to follow me, but you both can hear if you don't tell anyone. Jack and I will take care of that. You promise." Kitty was the first to promise and then Trixie and Butter promised, still scowling.

"Ok well the reason I came to New York was to look for Jack. He's my brother." Trixie and Butter traded their scowls for questions. They were so excited.

"What? That's so strange. Jack has a sister, and we know her? Is that why ya looked so pale when I was talkin' about Jack at Willies today?" Trixie asked piecing together the puzzle.

"Wait," Butter said, "If he's you're brudda shouldn't ya be happy ta hear his name, and why is it a secret?"

"It's really not a secret, I just want to tell the guys when I'm ready."

"Ok," Butter said, "But why weren't ya happy ta hear he's comin' ta dinner tonight." All the girls nodded when they heard the question. Dani really didn't want to tell them this, and maybe make them think differently about Jack, but she could see there was no avoiding this question.

"Well, When I was seven, and Jack was ten are mother died. And in the middle of the funeral Jack ran to New York, and left me alone in Charleston. When I came the other day I wasn't exactly happy to see him. The reason I went to see him today was because I didn't want it to be weird between us in front of all the boys here."

"Why did he do it?" Butter asked.

"He said it was because the police thought that he killed our mother so he was running from them. Another thing he said that was true was that he did ask me to go with him the night before, but I didn't want to and I never thought that he would actually go and leave me." All the girls were quiet, until Kitty spoke.

"Are ya still mad at him?" Kitty asked

"No, I mean he is my brother I couldn't stay mad at him forever. So now we made, and I'm not sure how it's going to be."

"So, ya did have a good reason to lie." Trixie said

"Yeah, were sorry we were mad at ya Dani, and were sorry we lied to ya Kitty." Butter said for both of them.

"That's fine don't worry. I would be mad if one of you lied to me." Dani said as they started back inside the building.

"Too bad ya weren't here though, Spot got so worried and mad about ya, you're the envy of any girl who's ever liked Spot." Butter said as the walked up the stairs.

"What were ya goils talkin' about for so long? Jack and Mush should be here soon." Cheat said with only the intention of watching Butter and Trixie go crazy at the mention of their names.

Trixie and Butter ran into the bathroom pulling Dani and Kitty with them. Butter and Trixie were putting on their nice clothes, brushing their hair and talking almost faster than Dani could understand.

"Dani ya don't think you're actually wearing Spots clothes when Mush and Jack are here do?" Butter asked, seeing Kitty and I sitting on the bathroom floor playing a game of cards.

"Hmm, yeah," Dani answered innocently.

"Where's the clothes we met ya in?" Trixie asked "Go get 'um, then change into 'um and I'll do you're hair." Dani obeyed, reluctantly though. When Trixie was done with her hair Dani went into the room with all the boys and stayed in there until she saw Blue look up at the clock, gasp, and run down the stairs and right out the door. Dani got up and followed her out the door and got out there just in time to see her turn in an alley. When she got close she could hear Jacks voice.

"Hey ya Blue."

"Hello Jack."

"Blue what's wrong? Why did ya want ta meet me out here? And why didn't ya come ta Manhattan da other day when ya said ya would? Blue does it feel like I'm pressurin' ya inta somethin' ya don't want?"

"Yes Jack it does, and it always has. I never wanted to go out with you I never wanted to kiss you, and I'll never want to go to Santa Fe with you. I've always been pressured."

Wow Blue slow down what are ya talkin' about? You're not makin' much sense. Is there somethin' ya want ta tell me?"

"No I just told you everything."

"I mean the real thing that's bothering you."

There was a pause

"I'm pregnant"

"What?!"

"I'm pregnant."

"I know it's not mine we never..."

"Jack I know it's not you're, it belongs some one I hardly know."

"Blue, you'se smart, you'se know the consequences, why did ya do it."

Blue started to cry

"Jack I just came to say goodbye, I'm going back to Tennessee to live with my parents their the only people I think can help now"

"I hate to see ya go, and ya know that, but I think it is the best thing."

After this Dani went inside. She didn't go up the stairs though; she just sat in the little room off of the lobby that had a fire place and thought. Wow, I can't believe Blue got pregnant. I hardly knew her, but it'll be hard on Spot. I wonder if he knows she's going? He'll find out soon enough. Jack didn't really sound to sad to hear that she's going to Tennessee. I think he's scared to know that she's pregnant. And not to mention she cheated on him. I guess I wouldn't be that sad to see someone go who cheated on me. No one seemed to close to Blue so I don't think it will be that big of a deal. Which is sad, but I know it will upset Spot. He seems to try and be close to all of his newsies. Maybe that's why he's such a good leader.

"Dani what are ya doin' down 'ere alone?" Jack asked nervously, But he had to try to talk to her like an older brother, and wouldn't a brother ask what she was doing?

"Thinking." Dani replied, surprised that Jack would stop to talk to her, but she wasn't going to let it show they were going to have a conversation like real brothers and sisters.

"About what?" Jack asked walking over to the chair across from her.

"I kinda heard something I shouldn't have. And I'm sorry Jack, but I overheard you and Blues conversation. Sorry"

"You'se was spyin' on me and we only officially been brudda and sista for two hours?" Jack said laughing.

"Yeah, I'm sorry Jack I followed Blue to see where she was goin' and heard you're voice, so I stayed. So how are you taking it? You know Blue cheating on you and then running away."

"Yes, Dani I know." Jack said mockingly "I guess I'm upset that she's leaving, but it's best for her and her baby." Then another voice spilled in the room,

"Jackie boi and Dani having a conversation without tears I don't believe it." Spot said halfway down the stairs.

"Hi ya Spot." Jack said sticking out his hand

"Where's Mush? The girls said he was comin' too."

"He's runnin' a little late, but he'll be here." Jack said, as Dani slipped up the stairs and found someone to play poker with until Mush came.

I know that was kinda boring but you figured out what happened to Blue. next chapter will be more of the Manhattan newsies or so i think.

rachel