Hey guys. Sorry again for not updating in so long. I have been REALLY busy. A lot has happened since I last updated. But, I can't wait till the 28th! The whole mediator series comes out! The reprints of the first five books and the new installment "Twilight". I hope it's good. But, I am sure it will be. Meg Cabot is fabulous.

Oh, I updated Summer of Depp for you guys. So if you haven't already, go check is out. And please review!

Chapter six

I just stared at him.

What else was I supposed to do? Say, "Hey, that's nice. Is there a way to take the three miniature Andy's as well? But, leave the littlest one, David. He's cool. And so cute. Have you seen his red hair and pointy ears-" ?

Ok, enough of that. Jeez, I even ramble in my mind.

Unbelievable!

"Alright, buddy." I said cockily, placing my hands on my hips. "Who are you and who sent you? Was it Paul? 'Cause if it was Paul, oh boy, am I going to wring his neck or what. You know, the last time he did something like this, I dropped the lug. But that was a long time ago and it doesn't really matter right now since you probably aren't talking about Paul and you're actually telling the truth which means Andy is in danger and could die."

Wow, Suze, take a breath every now and then why don't you?

"Dear, I am very sorry, but I heard not a word of what you said. Could you please repeat it a bit slower this time?"

WHY DOES EVERYONE ASK ME TO REPEAT WHAT I SAY?

Well, Suze, maybe that is because you SPEAK TO DAMN FAST AND NO ONE CAN HEAR OR UNDERSTAND WHAT THE HELL YOU ARE SAYING MOST OF THE TIME!!!

Wow. My conscience can scream really loud. My ears were ringing.

I looked back to the man and gave him a forced smile. "Sorry." I got serious right then, remembering what he has said about Andy. Real serious, Suze, you can do it. "But back to Andy. What do you mean he is going to die?"

The man looked pained, as if I had just struck him in the jaw or something. Well, if he tried anything, I would give him a purpose to make that face. Come on Mister, test me!

"Andrew and I were friends for about six years. Then one day he moved away and we never talked again." He looked saddened by that statement. "After high school, I went and joined the military. I missed your stepfather very much. Me and him were like brothers when we were young. Almost inseparable.

"We used to have this little club, where we would read comics and go star gazing. I miss those days."

He looked up then and I gave him a look that said you're-a-little-off-topic-dude. He shook his head and then rubbed his face in frustration. Or was it sadness?

"Anyways, when I came back from Japan, I decided to look up your stepfather and pay him a much needed visit." His voice dipped lower. I had to lean over to hear his faint words. "But when I tried to contact Andrew, someone came to my home and shot me."

So, that explains his death. Hmm…sounds interesting…

"And now I am here. Dead. A spirit. Conversing with my friends stepdaughter, who can somehow talk to ghosts." His eyebrows rose. "How is that, by the way?"

I laughed and smiled. I don't know why, but this man made me feel free. Weird.

"I am a mediator." He looked dumbfounded. He had no idea of what I was saying. Oh well. I AM NOT EXPLAINING! "Oh, and I also seem to be a shifter." His look didn't change any.

"So, Mr.….?" I asked.

"Douglas." He bowed his head slowly. "Douglas Harlinger."

I smiled again.

"Why don't we-"

"Why don't we what Suze?"

(P&P: I'm not sure I like that chapter. I don't know why. I think I just came up with all of that out of nowhere. It wasn't even in my original idea. Whatever that was. Lol. Well, I hope yall at least like it a little. Please review! Tell me what you like and what you don't! Tell me what you want! Sorry It's so short!)