Sorry for taking so long for those of you who are reading, Had computer problems. With further ado Chapter six


After having lunch with her parents and telling them they were getting married, Chelsea and Tucker had hoped to leave after an hour; but the parents wanted to talk. They were now standing in front of the house trying to leave. It was difficult to do when her parents had followed them outside excitedly and held them in conversation for the past fifteen minutes. Chelsea is just smiling and shaking her head as her mother goes on and on about plans for the wedding. She went into auto pilot five minutes ago, throwing in "Yeah" and "Uh huh" where she thinks they might fit.

'God, we'll be back for Thanksgiving' Chelsea thinks to herself as she turns her head to the street. There is a car going by and immediately her eyes are locked with those of Raven. Her first reaction is to turn her head quickly back to the conversation, but she can't hear what they are saying because her mind is still stuck in the moment when their eyes locked. It was only a glimpse, but it was definitely Raven on the way to her old house. 'Raven's home' thought Chelsea, not sure what to do with that information. Chelsea is shaken from her thoughts by her mother's voice.

"Oh, we're sorry, you two are trying to leave and here we are holding you hostage."

"That's ok mom, I know you guys are excited."

"We'll leave you alone. You two love birds go have some fun today" says Mr. Daniels.

"Mr. and Mrs. Daniels, thanks for lunch."

"Oh Tucker call us mom and dad. You're practically family. Now you two go on."

"Ok we'll see you at Thanksgiving."

Hugs and goodbyes are given all around. Soon the young couple is in the car, on their way home. The ride to Oakland is very quiet, with Chelsea behind the wheel, seemingly focused on the road. Her mind instead, is whirling just from that glimpse of Raven.

'Raven's here. She's here and she's at her parent's house. Wow, she's still gor… I mean she looks good. She saw me. Does she hate me? What do I do …?'

"Chelsea!" yells Tucker, interrupting her thoughts.

"Why are you yelling?"

"I've called your name a few times. What are you thinking about so intently?"

Chelsea isn't sure what to tell him, but she doesn't want to lie again.

"Sorry, I was just thinking about an old friend" said Chelsea, only telling part of the truth.

"Raven"

"How did you know?" asks a surprised Chelsea, looking at him, but turning back to the road. She's only spoken of her a few times and didn't think he remembered.

"I guessed. Your mother showed me pictures of you growing up. Raven's in most of them. How long have you known each other?"

"I knew I saw that album out" Chelsea says, mostly to herself, while cursing her mom. "I've known her since kindergarten. Well, I used to know her. I haven't seen her in years" said Chelsea, sadly.

Tucker can tell Chelsea doesn't want to talk about it, so he leaves it at that and looks ahead. They are nearly home. He wonders what could have happened between the two who'd seemed so close in the pictures. He is also curious as to why Chelsea hardly talks about this woman who used to be a big part of her life. He'd noticed the sadness in her voice the few times she'd spoken of Raven. He couldn't stand to see his usually cheerful fiancée, upset. Watching the houses in their neighborhood pass rapidly by, Tucker has an idea brewing and he knows just who can help him; the third person in many of the pictures; Eddie.