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Summary: This may be out of order in whatever way, but hey, its my story, I get to decide how it goes. ;-) Sorry if it takes a while for me to get it posted, but I've been writing it in whatever time I get between classes and stuff and I'm laptop less so its all scribbled down on paper and I've actually gotta find time to type it all up. But hopefully I'll find enough time somewhere. =) Happy Reading!

Author's Note: Sorry this is so short, but I'll have more up soon. =) Thanks for all the reviews. I know you hate me for leaving you with all these cliff hangers, but I'm so enjoying it! LOL It just makes you keep on coming back for more. ;-) Thanks for being such loyal readers, I really appreciate it. Be sure to drop me a review or an email to let me know what you think. =) AdorableKittens2002@yahoo.com

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Taking Some Time

Next Morning - Oliver Residence (Tommy's House)

"Hello?"

"AnneMarie?"

"Yeah."

"Its Tommy. Don't tell Kimberly I called."

"She's in the shower."

"Good! Are you ready for school? I'm on my way to get you."

"Yeah, I'm ready."

"Ok, meet me outside. I'll be there in about two minutes." he said, then hung up.

"Why didn't you come home last night?" AnneMarie asked as Tommy drove her to school.

"Kimberly didn't say anything when she came home?"

"No. She just asked if you were home, then went upstairs and I haven't seen her since . . . Did you guys have a fight?"

"No . . . I just needed some time to myself, so I went to my parents' house."

"Are you ok?"

"I will be. I just have a lot to deal with right now . . ."

"Oh . . . . ."

"Its funny, with everything that's been going on lately, everything is about to really slow down . . . Pretty soon, its gonna be just the two of us again . . ."

"What? Why?"

"Because . . . David wants to spend some time on the reservation while he still can, and Kimberly is moving to Milan . . . . ."

"She's moving?"

"Yeah . . . She found out yesterday. She'll probably be leaving in about 10 days."

"Are you going to go too?"

"No. You and I are staying right here. I don't think Kimberly wants us following her to Milan anyway."

"Where's Milan?"

"Somewhere in France."

"Oh . . . . .Why is she going there?"

"She sent some designs into a big fashion company a long time ago, and all of a sudden, they want her to move there and work for them."

"That's so cool, but it sucks!"

"You're telling me! . . ."

"How long is she going to be gone?"

"I don't know. Probably for a while."

"You're really going to miss her, aren't you?"

"Yep! I already miss her."

"You can't ask her to stay?"

"No. That wouldn't be fair . . . I don't want to think about it right now though . . . In fact, I'll tell you what . . . How much do you really want to go to school today, because I'm thinking Disney Land sounds fun . . . . ."

"Tommy, I have to go to school."

"No you don't. You're only in 8th grade, how much are you really going to miss?"

"You're serious?"

"Come on, you've already missed one day this week, and you didn't miss anything then . . . Don't you want to have fun, just for one day?"

"Do you want me to call Kimberly, so she can come too?"

"No. I'm not ready to face her yet. I'm still too upset right now. That's why I think we could both use a fun day at Disney Land. Just the two of us . . . So, what do you say?"

"Sure. Disney Land sounds fun."

"Cool!" Tommy said with a smile as he made a u-turn in front of the school, and headed for the freeway.

"But what are you going to tell the school? We can't just say I decided to go to Disney Land with my brother."

"Leave that to me!" he said reaching for the phone as they entered th freeway. Tommy quickly dialed the number and waited for an answer.

"You're not going to lie to them are you?"

"Hi, this is Tommy Oliver. I'm calling to excuse my sister AnneMarie Payton-Oliver from her classes today."

"Yes Mr. Oliver."

"AnneMarie won't be in attendance today, due to a family conflict."

"Ok, what grade is AnneMarie in?"

"Eighth."

"And its AnneMarie Oliver?"

"Payton-Oliver. Its hyphenated. If you punch in Payton, you should find her."

"AnneMarie Rose Payton?"

"Yes. That would be her."

"Ok, I will let her teachers know! I hope everything gets better for your family soon Mr. Oliver."

"Thank you! Have a nice day!" he said, then hung up.

"I can't believe you're taking me out of school to go to Disney Land! Nana would kill you!"

"But I'm the cool big brother!" Tommy said laughing. "Its my job to spoil you! Besides, if you start to fall behind, I'm the one stuck helping you catch up anyway."

"You're crazy, you know that?"

"Thank you!" he said proudly. "Are you dressed ok? Do you want to go home and get anything?"

"No, I'm fine."

"Cool! Then Disney Land, here we come!"





To Be Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .