Author's Note: Hey guys! Sorry it took me so long to finish this chapter. I've got too much going on. Anyway, I'd like to dedicate this chapter to my friends: Jordan, Samantha, Heather, Rachel, Sarah, Elizabeth, Jeff, Andrew, Casey, Kaleigh, Ashley, Megan S., Meghan T., and Carmen. Boy, do I have a lot of friends. Also, I'd like to dedicate it to my most constant reviewers.

By the way, if you are wondering why chapter one is longer than the rest of the chapters, is because I was planning on making this a one-shot story. It ended up being a little longer then I had planned. And I made a correction on the second chapter. Instead of Jimmy being paralyzed from the legs down, it's just is legs. Mainly the lower part of his legs.

Now, without much further ado, Chapter three!

Disclaimer: The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius belongs to the wonderful people at DNA Helix Productions. By the way, you guys did an awesome job on "Lights, Camera, Danger" and "The N Men"! Rockin'!

After the reception, Cindy headed straight over to the hospital. The more time here the better. My dad is going to be moping around, and my mom will have to do her normal cleaning thing she does every Tuesday, and I'll get stuck babysitting Noah. I've had to babysit him... four times since Friday!

As she walked into the hospital, she heard a little girl walking in with her grandma. "Oh, grammy! Thanks for bringing me to see my sick friend."

"Anytime child. Anytime." The two walked passed Cindy. Cindy remembered the time when her and her grandma had gone somewhere. Cindy smiled, but soon that smiled turned into a frown. Just seeing some one else with their grandma made her sad...

Flashback

"Gram-gram!" Eight year old Cindy yelled upon running into her grandma's house.

"Well, hello there child! Did you come all they way here with out mommy or daddy?" Her grandma asked.

"Of course not! I just ran ahead of daddy. He started talking to Mister Neutron, and I just couldn't wait any longer." She flopped down on to the couch. "Plus, my daddy talks to much." She whispered.

"Hmm, I see. Well, would you like to play cards until he gets here? Katie is here too, and I'm sure she'll play with us also!" Cindy squealed in excitement and called for Katie, who was obviously taking a nap in the next room.

"Yawn... that was a nice nap. I feel totally recharged!" Nine year old Katie joked.

"Hehe, you sound like Jimmy after HE takes a nap!"

"That was the point!" The two girls giggled as they followed their grandma into the card playing room.

"Well girls, it's about time you learned how to play Gen Rummy." Grandma Vortex explained. The two girls grinned ear to ear as their grandma began to shuffle the deck.

End Flashback

It was by this time that Cindy had made it, quite slowly as a matter of fact, to Jimmy's room. She had been thinking entirely about that day. She had remembered it like it was just yesterday. She opened the door, to find Jimmy, reading Frankenstein, his favorite novel. She smiles a bit to see Jimmy actually reading something other than Non Fiction books and biographies. "Hey handsom." Cindy whispered loudly. Jimmy looked as if he nearly jumped out of his skin.

"Cindy!" He grabbed a nearby t-shirt, pulling it over his head quickly. "I wasn't expecting you for a few more hours!"

"Well... I rushed over here as fast as I could." She walked to the side of his bed and took his hand. How are you feeling?"

"Better. I'm not as sore. But I'm ready to get out of here!" Jimmy threw his arms in the air. Cindy giggled and sat down in the chair right next to his bed.

"I bet. It seems pretty boring here. Especially if you don't have anyone to talk to."

"Well, I have you." Jimmy took Cindy's hand. "Thanks."

"I should be thanking you! You called Libby, Sheen and Carl and told them to come to my grandma's funeral." She kisses him on the cheek. "You are so sweet. So, when are you going to go home?"

"Oh, by Thursday. Doctor Paige says my strength is growing increasingly fast. So, she said I should be out of here, and I trust him. I NEED to get back to the lab. I called Goddard, and he's finishing the elevator I had installed. I HOPE he has it finished by Thursday." They sat in silence for a few minutes.

"Look, I." They both said at once, followed by a nervous chuckle. "You first." Cindy insisted.

"Ok, this is long, so if you want to..." Cindy shook her head, allowing him to continue. "Ok, here it goes." Jimmy cleared his throat. "When I first woke up, and saw you here, I was ashamed. I had screwed up big time, and I knew things weren't going to be the same. Especially after I found out that I'm paralyzed from the waist down. But, you are still here for me, when even my best friends weren't. Thanks."

"Jimmy, I'm always going to be here for you, no matter what. Now, time for my speech. Ahem! Ok, first of all, thank you. Nobody knew about my grandma even having cancer. Then you found out, and stopped me from doing something that was probably the worst thing I could have done. And, I want to be with you until... the end of eternity!" Cindy threw her arms in the air to add more emphasis. "Ok, that wasn't the most impressive speech ever, but hey! I tried." She giggled a bit and sat down on the nearest chair.

"Wow, you HAVE gotten smarter." Jimmy smirked.

"Watch Neutron." Cindy scolded. They laughed remembering their childhood.

"Man, were we stupid back then."

"Don't I know it. Humph, the years really fly by, don't they?"

"Yeah. It seems like just yesterday I moved to Retroville when I was seven."

"Oh, but how you are wrong. Som much as happened in these seven years it's unexplainable. Such as that little incident with Meldar and his little Intergalactic Showdown?"

"Yeah.... HEY!"

"Hey nothing. It was your fault and you know it!" Cindy points her index finger at Jimmy just as the door opens.

"Cindy, I need you at home." Sasha says, walking in.

"Ok mom! Bye Jimmy." She grabs her jacket and walks out after her mom.

At home, Cindy's dad is sitting on the couch, blankly staring at the wall. There is no expression on his face. It's like he's, a ghost. He's pale as ever. Looks like dad has been crying for some time now. His eyes are really red. Cindy sat down next to her father. "Hello daddy!" She hadn't called him daddy in forever, but thought it might just do the trick. He looked at her.

"You never call me daddy anymore. What do you want?" Cindy seemed taken back from what her dad said.

"Why can't I call you daddy anymore?" They sat in silence. Her dad didn't respond, but faced back to the wall he was staring at a moment ago. Cindy sighed and walked up to her room, where her answering machine showed about five , messages. She pressed the play button.

"Cindy? Like, why weren't you at school today? Nick did this totally whacked out thing today! Like, call me! Later." Came the familiar voice of Brittany. The next message started.

"Hey Cindy! Girl, how you holding up? Man, I'm sorry that happened. Where were you this afternoon? I came by your house after school and your parents said you were out. So, I thought, well, maybe she's at the Candy Bar. So I went there, and totally wasted my time because Sheen dragged me to his booth and talked to me FOREVER. Anyway, call me." That was Libby, of course. She has no idea that Jimmy is in the hospital, or that he's going to be paralyzed for the rest of his life!

"Yo, what up Cindy? I haven't seen ya for the past few days. Are you sick or somethin'? Well, just wanted to check up on ya. If you're at school tomorrow, talk to me." And, as always, he never says bye, or seeya, or, later for crying out loud! That's Nick for you, I guess.

"Well, I see you aren't home. Call me back, 555-0891! Bye!" I don't have the slightest clue on who that is.

"Humph, this is the second time I've called you! Cindy, where are you girl?! Well, it's getting late, so do not even bother calling me. Talk to you tomorrow. Byeness!" That was Libby, again.

Cindy put two fingers on each temple and rubbed. She was getting a humongous headache, and these messages weren't helping. Thank goodness it was her birthday tomorrow, which guided her into a nice, long sleep.

The next day she woke up to balloons galore in her room. It was a tradition for her since she was about three years old. On the morning of her birthday her mom would bring in balloons of all shapes, colors, and sizes. She'd wake up, jump out of bed, get dressed as fast as she could, and run downstairs to the presents her parents got for her. But today, was different.

Cindy got up out of bed, very slowly, not even smiling at the many balloons that almost prevented her from getting to her closet. She grabbed a red tank top, black mini skirt, red tights, black fish nets, and headed to the bathroom to put it all on. She put her hair up in a pony tail, brushed her teeth, and walked down the stairs.

"Good morning honey!" her mom greeted. Sasha seemed a bit surprised at her daughter's outfit, but kept her mouth shut. Cindy sat down on the couch, a smile not on her face as she grabbed one of the presents. She opened it, and saw a nice pair of twenty dollar earrings. The next present she opened was a pair of black suede boots she wanted at the mall. She slipped them on. And the last gift was a hundred dollar gift certificate to the mall. Cindy said her thanks and walked out the door.

School was pointless to Cindy. Everybody said 'Happy Birthday!' and walked off, not even wondering where she had been for two days. And nobody even noticed how Jimmy wasn't there either for two days. So, she walked to the hospital, where she will go until Jimmy is out. The door was a crack open, so she walked in.

"Happy Birthday!" Jimmy and his parents said as she walked in.

"Thanks guys!" Cindy said and sat down on a chair near the wall.

"Well, were going to the food court! Bye!" Hugh said, walking out with Judy. "Do you think they'll have pie?"

"I don't know dear." Judy stated as they left the room.

Cindy got up and sat on the side of Jimmy's bed. "So, are you coming to school tomorrow?"

"Yep! The doctors assured it today. I come home tonight!"

"Great!" They sat in silence for a moment.

"Oh, I got you something before I came here. I had my parents bring it." He pointed to the side of the table on the other side of the room.

"You didn't......."

"Yes, I did." Jimmy interrupted. Cindy got up and grabbed the present, opening it very carefully. Her eyes widened and her voice seemed lost. "Cind, you OK?" Cindy nodded her head and tried to get rid of the tears that were about to escape her eyes.

"Oh Jimmy! It's beautiful!" Cindy held up a diamond necklace with a diamond star.

"Thanks, I made it myself." A slight blush crept onto his face.

"Wow, thanks. Um, can you help me put it on?" She asked. Jimmy nodded and did so.

"You see that star there? Well, that will show the mood of who ever is wearing it." Jimmy stated. Suddenly, something unexpected happened. Cindy went to Jimmy, and kissed him full on the lips. Jimmy was shocked, and tensed a bit. But soon loosened up and enjoyed it. The door opened, and Cindy quickly pushed away, and fought back a blush.

"Hey honey. Time to come home." Her mom had said upon walking into the room.

"I'll be out in a minute mom." Sasha nodded her head and exited the room. "Well, I better go." Cindy leaned down and kissed his cheek. "Bye." She began to head to the door.

"Uh, Cindy?" Jimmy called. Cindy turned around. "Could you ride with me to school tomorrow? I don't want to arrive there alone."

"Sure Jimmy. I'd love too." She turned back around. The color of the mood star, was red.

That night before she went to bed, she saw a van pull into the Neutron's garage. Jimmy was home.

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