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DISCLAIMER

Belongs to Disney, not me. I originally had Derek and Casey at fifteen, but watching last week's episode, they appeared to be sixteen, so...age change. Sorry. Oh, and just so you guys are aware of the time frame, Casey started back at her old school on Monday and it's now Friday. This takes place at the same time as the previous chapter. You'll see why this is important a little further down the line, promise. And I don't know if they ever stated Casey's father's name, so if I'm wrong, please tell me.

Meanwhile, Casey was at her father's house, eating dinner.

"So you're going to the dance with Kent?" her father, Steve MacDonald asked.

"Yeah. It's gonna be great," Casey grinned. Her eyes sparkled happily and she laughed. "Daddy, I'm so happy again. No more Derek!" she cheered. The two laughed. They finished dinner and she went into her room to get dressed. As she did so, Casey hummed happily. Things were soooo much better without Derek. Casey's smile faded a bit. Derek. She missed him. He kept her on her toes. It made life interesting. She shook her head to clear her thoughts. She didn't need Derek. She was popular again. Everything was good. She had a date with Kent McCord. It was just like old times. Her smile broadened and she shook her head confidentally, causing her hair to muss slightly.

"Kent McCord, eat your heart out," she smirked. Just then, the doorbell rang.

"OOOH! That's Kent!" she grinned. She raced to the door and flung it open.

"Hey, Kent," she greeted.

"Whoa. You look awesome," he smiled.

"Thanks," she responded. "Daddy, I'll be home at the regular time," she continued.

"Okay," the man agreed. The two teens walked out the door. Meanwhile, Derek was busy trying to convince his dad and stepmother to let him go to Casey's school.

"Come on. Just let me go," Derek pleaded.

"Derek, why the sudden interest in Casey?" George questioned.

"Oh, come on. No one's been happy since she's left," Derek stated.

"I have," Edwin piped up. Lizzie smacked him.

"Can't I just try?" Derek implored.

"Yeah. Please let him?" Marti interjected. George and Nora sighed.

"Okay, you can go," they agreed.

"I'll drive you," Nora said.

"Great," Derek sighed in relief. Oh. Soon we'll all be together again, he thought. With that, he and the rest of his family went out to the car and they drove off.