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two months later

-It was Lucy's leaving day. She had stayed at Kevin's for her two months. Selling her house. Nothing had happened between the two, infact on some days Lucy even regretted telling Kevin they would get back together. She wished there were a way they could just be friends. She really liked Kevin but no longer had passion for him. Oh well she had agreed. She sat in Kevin's pick-up as they drove a steep hill. Ally slept in her carseat and soon once they reached the top of the hill Lucy could see the airport. Soon they pulled up to the airport and climbed out. Lucy unbuckled her sleeping daughter out of the carseat and rocked her. –

"I'm gonna miss you Ally, but I'll be back. I promise. And Kevin?" She said turning to him.

"Yeah?" He asked looking into her eyes and starting too lean in to kiss her.

"I'll miss you too." She said quickly before giving Ally to him, and walking away. Not looking back tears in her eyes and a broken heart. She climbed on the airplane. And soon they took off. It seemed like days before they reached the coast where she would be boarding and riding a military ship to Iraq.

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three days later

Lucy's diary

Well we finally arrived here. It's a disaster zone. I made a couple of friends on the ship. First there was Jon Williams, he has gorgeous blue eyes, and light brown hair. Him and me hit it off and agreed to date when we get back, if we get back. Who knows we may just get married when we get back, but like I said if we get back. Oh shoot I forgot about Kevin. Oh well he'll understand there just wasn't anything except for a mere friendship, not sparks of love. Well I have to update, I'll try and update frequently.

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-A sandstorm moved in and Lucy clutched her boyfriend Jon. Jon had been in the military once before, but had gotten recruited again. So he was somewhat used to this environment, unlike Lucy. Lucy heard him say something but you couldn't really here over all the wind and sand flying. Finally after a half-hour or an hour it passed.

"That was one of the worst sandstorms I've ever experienced." Jon told her.

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-Kevin grabbed his mail and flipped through it. Billâ€Billâ€and a letter from lucy. He entered the house and opened the letter

Dear Kevin,

I'm alright here. Still haven't found my brother but have made three friends. One of the three, Jon Williams is more than a friend though, he is my boyfriend. I'm sorry but there is no sparks between us, Kev. Not anymore. I'm really sorry, will write soon, but I have to go now.

Lucy

What? No sparks! Oh this angered Kevin, now he was going to fight for custody of Ally. After spending just a week with Lucy and Ally, Kevin learned that Ally was the most important thing in Lucy's life.

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-Justin Camden sat in his hole, the place he would call home for who knows how long. He had just gotten his mail, a letter from his wife. He opened it carefully, as to not damage it. –

Dear Justin,

You know how you weren't able to reach your sister? Well that is because she stayed with Kevin for the past two months and is nowâ€Well she is now stationed in Iraq. I will update you as much as possible, on her, and everything happening back here. Lucy writes me one a week and Kevin said he has only gotten one letter, stating that she had fallen in love with a guy in the military, Jon Williams, I believe. That angered Kevin because he still loved her but she wrote quote 'I'm sorry but there are no sparks between us, Kev. Not anymore.' Now Kevin is trying to get custody of Ally because he knows that Ally is the one thing important to her, well besides Jon. Her and the guy are dating, She told me about him a bit telling me that 'if', she put emphasis on the 'if', they make it back alive they are hoping to get married. She sounds really happy. Your parents aren't very happy with the decision though, but your father is suing for custody from Kevin. I don't understand it, but all I know is that more than likely Kevin will get her over Eric. I'm sure if Lucy found out she would want either and send her to me because she still hasn't spoke to your father, and she wouldn't want Kevin to have her for good either and I would give her back to Lucy. Should I battle for custody?

Lindsey Ann

P.s. Maddy misses you!

All because of this his sister joined the army? Just because of him. His sister truly loved him. A few pictures fell out, One of Lindsey alone, one of Maddy alone, one of Lindsey and Maddy, One of Lucy 2 days before her departure, and one of Jes. And ofcourse his parents wouldn't be happy with their daughter leaving.

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What will happen? I know it's short but I can't give it all away.