Disclaimer: I do not own Newsies. I own Knots. Milkshake is owned by C.M Higgins and Sparks own Sparks.
"What!?!" Sparks said shocked, and taking a step backwards from Milkshake.
" My real name, is Brandie Foster. Your aunt Mildred, is my mother." Milkshake said tears falling down her cheeks.
"Are...are you sure?" Sparks said still shocked.
Milkshake nodded.
Sparks's eyes started to well up with tears.
She then started to laugh.
" What's so funny?" Milkshake said confused.
" Well, Ise knew we were alike. You're my cousin Milkshake!" Sparks said leaping towards her to give her a hug.
" So you two are cousins?" Knots said surprised.
" Well, I'll be." Jack said, his jaw hanging open.
Spot, Racetrack, Jack, Knots, Sparks and Milkshake were sitting at a table in Tibby's. The girls had just told the others their news.
" So, we were thinking." Sparks said. "That when Curly and Splash go to Connecticut, we would go with them. That way we could get them settled, and Milkshake could see her parents, and we could get this all figured out."
Milkshake and Sparks were saddened to see the looks on the faces of everyone at the table.
" It would only be for a month or so." Milkshake said reassuring Racetrack and taking his hand.
" We could keep in contact by letters, and we would come back as soon as we could." Sparks said looking Spot in the eye.
" I can't believe the both of you!" Knots said angrily. She stood up as she started to cry, and rushed out of the restaurant.
Sparks and Milkshake looked broken-hearted at Jack.
" I'll go talk to her." He said quietly. Truthfully he was just as disappointed as Knots was.
Knots sat in the very familiar park, with her head on her knees crying.
She felt someone lift up her chin with their finger.
It was Jack. He looked lovingly into her eyes.
She opened her mouth to say something, but Jack cut her off.
" I know." He said pulling her closely.
He kissed her head, and let her cry.
" I wish there is some way I could go with ya Milkshake." Racetrack said holding back emotion.
Milkshake and Racetrack were sitting on the steps of the lodging house.
" I know Race. I wish I could take you with me, but this is something Sparks and I have to do by ourselves." She said taking his hand.
" How do I know your not gonna meet some guy there?" Racetrack scooted down a step.
" How do I know your not gonna meet some girl here? I trust you Race. Please trust me. There isn't anyone else for me; I love you, and only you."
Milkshake went down a step so she was sitting next to Racetrack again.
She rested her head on his shoulder.
" I'll write you everyday. And I'll come back to you, and I promise, I wont ever leave you again."
Racetrack put his arm around Milkshake.
" Everyday?" He said kissing her head.
Sparks and Spot walked the Brooklyn bridge hand in hand.
Spot hadn't said anything since he heard the news.
" I haven't seen my Aunt in years, it will be good to see her. I'll miss you. Will you miss me?"
Spot just continued walking.
Sparks stopped, tears in her eyes.
" Spot, please say something, anything."
A look of furry came upon Spots face.
" I wont miss you. You know why? You don't care about me, otherwise you wouldn't be leaving me. Your gonna go there, meet some guy who is gonna sweep you off your feet. Your going to forget all about me, get married, have kids, and live a rich life. I'll be stuck here with trashy girls, just like it was before. I trusted you, I went out on a limb, and it ended up just like before. Good Riddance."
Spot started walking away from Sparks.
Sparks stood there with tears flowing.
" Spot."
" What?" he said turning around.
" I love you."
Sparks turned around and started walking back towards Manhattan.
She hadn't told Spot that she loved him before, and she loved saying it. She wanted to say it again, she wanted to shout it; but, it was too late, Spot wouldn't forgive her.
Just then she felt someone spin her around.
" Did you mean that?" It was Spot.
"Mean what?" She sniffed.
" That you love me."
Sparks nodded.
" Yes Spot. I Love you. Very much."
Spot looked away from Sparks, and then back at her again. He looked nervous.
" Well um...I've been wanting to tell ya. I love you too."
Sparks smiled.
Spot pulled Sparks in and kissed her passionately.
Knots sighed.
" Well this is a familiar feeling isn't it. Someone leaving that you don't want to?"
Jack laughed a little bit.
" Sort of. But, Sparks and Milkshake are friends of mine that are dear to me, but you're my life. I couldn't live without you while you were gone. I'm just glad that I still have you." Jack said kissing Knots on the lips.
Knots layed down in Jacks lap.
" My two best friends are gonna be gone, what am I gonna do without them."
Jack was brushing Knots's hair back.
" I guess your just gonna have to spend more time with me." He said smirking.
" How can you be so strong right now? Making a light comment like that?" She said sitting up.
" Well, that's how our relationship works. When one of us is hurting, we do whatever we can to stop the pain. I'm doing that for you, and you'll do the same for me one day."
Jack brushed a tear off of Knots's cheek.
" You're the best Jack." She said kissing him.
" I can't compare to you Knots." He said pulling her into a close hug.
End of ch. 40! Muahaha none of you knew that Sparks and Milkshake were going to go away! Woot I kept a secret! Hehe anyway, I hope ya'll liked the chapter, I know I was pretty proud of it! To my reviewers!
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---Knots