Disclaimer: see previous chapters…I don't own Ford. I do however own Skipper and the inn.
A/N: For those of you who read chapter 8 please reread it. I added onto it. The only thing I don't understand is I replaced the chapter only an hour after I posted it and it still hasn't changed. (I'll look into it.) Other than that please R/R.
"Miss," a soft voice whispered, " Miss."
" Hmmmmm?" Lucy questioned.
" Miss, you have to get up."
" Hugh? Where am I?"
" You're at the shore."
Lucy sat up and looked to see a man sitting beside her. He was about middle-aged looking, although Lucy suspected he was a lot older than middle-aged. He had an untrimmed beard and a torn shirt. He smile gleamed with kindness.
" You have to leave dear. No civilians loud' on the beach at night."
Lucy shook her head and looked at her watch, " Oh great! I missed my train."
" Were you off somewhere?" He questioned cocking an eyebrow.
Lucy gave him a slight smile, " I was going home to my family. Finally."
" Well. Is there anything I can do for you?"
" No. I'll just have to catch another train," Lucy said shaking her head.
He nodded, " Very well. I'm Frank," he said extending his hand.
" Hey Skip! What are you doing? Tellin' the tourists they have to leave again," a man walking towards them questioned. He was tall with broad shoulders. He looked to be half of the other man's age, and he wore a form-fitting shirt. His hair was in a matted mess, but he still looked as charming as ever, " I'm sorry miss. What did he tell you?" He said turning towards Lucy.
Lucy looked at him oddly, " He told me I couldn't sleep here. It's no big deal. I have a train to catch anyway."
He let out a loud laugh, " Oh miss. It's a public beach. You don't have to leave." He turned towards Skipper " If you do that ever again I'm gonna pummel you!"
"Oh please don't hurt him!" Lucy said with a pleading look in her eyes.
"I never would hurt my Uncle. I just like to play games with him." He said giving her an odd smile, " So where are you off to?"
" Home. I think. I hope," She said shrugging her shoulders.
" Now where is this home you speak of?"
" California," she said with a smile, " Glen Oak California. It's just below San Francisco."
" Well if you have some time you can come back to the inn with us," he offered.
She looked at him, " What inn might that be?"
" Why does it matter? It's got free food."
Lucy let out a giggle, " Sure. Why not."
He helped her up, " I'm Ben."
She gave him a polite smile, " Lucy. Lucy Camden."
"Well Lucy Camden what do you say we get going?"
They made their way to a red truck. It was an old Ford, but it would do for how long they were going to be in it. The ride to the inn was silent. The whole time the only thing on Lucy's mind was. What if we are going to the inn Kevin works at? I told him I had to go and now I show up with a guy. That would be so awkward. I like Kevin. Ilooooovvvvvvvee Kevin. She dragged out the words. Could I really love Kevin? Does Kevin really love me?I never would want to hurt him especally if I love Kevin. If I love Kevin. I love Kevin!
"Are you ok?" Ben questioned interrupting Lucy's thoughts.
Lucy nodded, " I'm fine. I was just thinking. Maybe I should go. So I don't get home too late. You know what I mean."
" Just come for a drink. Please."
Lucy sighed, " Fine. I'll just comein with you for a drink."
As they drove up to the inn Lucy let out a sigh and closed her eyes. This is it, the end of my life. Sea Side Inn was written in yellow across a blue sign. Seagulls where ingroups across teh sign inflight as they laughed at her. This was indeed Kevin's inn.
" Is there a problem Lucy?"
" Oh no. Not at all."
" Then shall we go inside?" Ben said putting out a hand to help her out of the car.
Lucy smiled and let out a sigh, " Sure."
" My uncle owns this inn. That's why I always invite girls for a drink here."
" Right."
Lucy pretended to listen, but truly the only thing on her mind was Kevin. As she and Ben passed the front desk she tried to slump down so she could not be seen.
Ben smiled, " Oh there's my brother Kevin."
Lucy glared at him, " Kevin?"
"What do you want Ben?" Kevin questioned not looking up from paper work.
" I just wanted you to meet my girlfriend."
" Your girlfriend?" Lucy questioned in a whisper.
" Hello. I'm Kevin," He said waving her away.
" Kevin this is…" Ben started.
"Annie," Lucy budded in.
" I thought you said your name was Lucy."
" Oh that's my sister."
" You have a sister named Lucy?" Kevin questioned looking up, " Lucy," he said with a sigh, " Your Ben's girlfriend?"
" You two know each other?" Ben questioned.
" Yes we're acquaintances." Kevin nodded.
" How do you know each other?" Ben looked at his brother sincerely.
" I stayed here," Lucy said with a sigh, " And I was about to leave until I fell asleep on the beach."
Kevin let out a laugh, " And Skipper got you?"
Lucy nodded.
"Go. Have fun," Kevin said shooing his brother away and with that Lucy and Ben left.
Lucy was jittering from nerves throughout their coffee date. The only thing on her mind was Kevin. What did he think about seeing her and Ben together? Ben, his brother with the girl he once loved. The girl who loved him.
" I have to go," Lucy said standing up.
" Why so soon?" Ben asked.
" I just have to go." She said leaving the room.
"Where are you going?" Kevin questioned.
" Home."
" But I thought you and Ben were a couple."
" That's it. We were a couple. What am I saying? Ben and I were never a couple! I could never love him when I love you Kevin!"
" You love me."
" Kevin! I love you from the bottom of my heart. Don't you know that?"
" You love me?"
Lucy nodded.
" You love me!" He said pulling her into his embrace and kissing her, " You love me!"
" I love you Kevin. I love you."
A/N: I hope you enjoyed that chapter. I'm going to try to post the next chapter tomorrow so check it out, and please remember to reread chapter 8. Thanks and please review.
