Author's Note:

The following chapters take place immediately following the season finale of South of Nowhere, the episode "What Just Happened?"

Disclaimer:

I do not own any of the characters portrayed in this story. They belong to Tom Lynch and the people of South Of Nowhere.

"Ok, so is it just me, or was today the most perfect day EVER?" I asked Spencer.

"And last night. Being here with you, it's just…perfect," Spencer replied.

I was sitting up in the bed, Spencer wrapped up in my arms. There was a movie on the TV, but neither one of us were paying much attention to it. We hadn't really noticed that last one we watched either. I guess we were too wrapped up in each other to notice anything else.

Spencer wiggled out of my embrace, looked at the clock, then turned and kissed me.

"I've been here all day, Ash. I should probably go home. We've got school tomorrow, ya know."

"I know," I whined. "I tried that whole stopping time thing, but I guess it didn't work. Are you sure you don't want to stay here tonight? You can borrow some of my clothes for tomorrow."

Spencer laughed. "I'd really love to, but I've got to get home. I need to make sure my dad's ok."

"Why wouldn't he be?"

"My parents decided to separate."

"What?" I responded to her matter-of-fact response. I was shocked.

"Yeah, my dad told me yesterday. I haven't seen my mom. I don't know where she is."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"Ummm…we were a little too busy to talk about that…or anything for that matter," Spencer giggled. "Besides, I didn't want to think or talk about it. You're all I wanted to have on my mind."

I couldn't help but smile at that. She deserved a kiss, so I gave it to her. She smiled back at me. God, I love that smile.

"So, do you want to talk about it now?" I asked her.

"No, not right now," Spencer replied. "I'm not really sure how I feel about it yet. When I get all my emotions figured out, you'll be the first to know."

"Thanks," I said and gave her a squeeze. "So, do you really wanna go home now?"

"No, but I need to."

We got dressed and headed over to the Carlin's. It was weird thinking about taking Spencer back to a broken home, even if it only might be temporary. I had gotten used to Spencer being part of the Brady Bunch.

"I hope your parents will be ok, Spence. I really do," I said as I stopped in her driveway.

"Thanks," she grinned at me. "I do too. But whatever happens, happens. I'll learn to deal with it."

She leaned in and gave me a soft, lingering kiss. A chill went down my spine. It happened every time.

"I'll see you tomorrow at school, Ash."

I smiled at her and watched her walk to her front door. She turned before she went in and gave me a little wave. I waved back. I couldn't wait for tomorrow.