Disclaimer: I do not own Newsies. I own Knots. Milkshake is owned by C.M Higgins, and Sparks is owned by Sparks.
Knots sat on a bed in the lodging house as she watched her two friends pack their belongings.
" I can't believe your both leaving today." She sighed trying to be strong.
" I know, but we'll be back soon." Milkshake said placing some of her clothes into a sack.
" Ya, and my aunt has fabulous clothes, we'll bring you back some." She said winking.
Knots looked away.
" That would be nice, but I'd rather have you two stay." She couldn't help it anymore, and she started to well up with tears.
" Aww Knots!" Milkshake went over to her and made her stand up, as she pulled her into a hug.
" Geeze girl, aren't you out of tears yet?" Sparks said joining the hug.
" What am I gonna do without you two?" she asked pulling a way.
Milkshake sighed.
" I guess ya gotta finally get off your ass and get a hobby eh?"
" What are you talking about shake? She's already got one....making out with Jack."
The girls started to crack up.
" Well that's true, but what am I gonna do with the left over hour of the day?" Knots said joining the humor.
She walked to the window and stared out for a while.
Turning around she said, "Those outfits better be damn good."
The girls smiled and then tackled each other filling the room with giggles.
Just then Jack entered the room.
" Well, isn't this a sad g'bye." He folded his arms.
The girls stood up quickly.
" We were just trying to be happy." Knots said her face falling a little.
" I know, and I'm sorry to ruin the moment, but Curly and Splash are all packed, and the train leaves in two hours, so we better head to the station." Jack said regretfully.
Sparks and Milkshake walked out of the room carrying their bags. Knots started to follow but Jack stopped her as she started to walk past him.
" Are you gonna be ok?" He asked taking her hand.
" Um... I think so." She said shakily. "At least you're here."
Jack pulled her into a hug and kissed her.
"All Aboard." The train conductor called.
Knots sighed. "I hate those words with a passion."
She kneeled down to say goodbye to Curly and Splash.
" Alright kiddos. I'll see ya again some day, I promise. Now who are ya gonna write to?"
" Knotsy." Splash smiled.
Knots started to laugh.
"That's right!" She pulled them both into a huge hug.
" Here I got something for ya." She pulled out a bag of several marbles and handed them to the kids.
Smiles appeared on their faces that glimmered.
" I don't wanna let you go." Racetrack said holding Milkshake close.
" Neither do I." She sighed.
" Its only for a month or so, gotta keep telling ourselves that." He said still hugging her.
" Yea. I mean I could get there, and my mom could make me turn right around."
"Or you could get there and want to stay." Racetrack said sadly.
Milkshake's eyes started to fill with tears.
" That wont happen and you know it. Never ever will that happen. I am coming back soon, and that's a promise." She said harshly.
Racetrack was silent.
" C'mon Race. I love you." She whispered sweetly.
" I know ya do. I love you too." He kissed her deeply.
" Now if any guys hit on ya, make sure to get me their addresses and a full physical description so I can hunt them down and soak em." Spot smirked.
" Alright Spot. I'll be sure to do that, but ya know, they'll probably look different after I'm through with them. They better know not to come near me, because my boyfriend is the fearless leader of Brooklyn." She said smiling.
"That's my goil." Spot said pulling her in for a passionate kiss.
Everyone shared their last embraces and said their last goodbyes. The girls and the kids were just about to board the train when they heard a man yelling.
" Wait! No! Don't get on the train!" It was Specs.
Everyone turned to see what he wanted.
" What is it?" Spot asked.
He was out of breath.
" Their....their father, some Newsies found him in the back alley near the Horace Greenly Statue." He said trying to calm down.
" That's ok, he isn't a problem anymore. The kids are going to Connecticut." Racetrack spoke up.
Specs started shaking his head furiously.
" No. You don't understand. They found him in the alley, dead."
End of Ch. 41! I hope everyone liked it! I'm sorry it has been so long since I last updated, I apologize immensely! I've been super busy recently! Also I've kinda been delaying writing because my story is coming to an end in the next few chapters....at least I think. I never know when a new idea pops in my head, I mean, I thought I was going to end the story about ten chapters ago, but I'm so so so attached to this story. Anyway, there will still be a sequel and I will still need ideas for that! So if you have any ideas please let me know! Thanks! To my reviewers.
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Thanks so much! You guys are just the absolute best! Thank you for always being there and sticking with me! Ya'll get cookies and chocolate covered Newsies! Love ya all!
---Knots