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They make a safe trip back to Ashley's house; with much anticipation from both females.

But once they pulled into Ashley's driveway, Spencer didn't recognize the sleek black Mercedes parked next to the garage doors.

Spencer: (points at the unknown vehicle) Who's that?

Ashley: (sighs with disgust) Ugh – Mother of the Year.

Spencer: I thought she was in Aspen for the month.

Ashley: (laughs) Let me clue you in, Spence – it's the 30th!

Spencer obviously had a blonde moment and totally lost track of the date.

Spencer: (puts her palm to her forehead) Oh, that's right. Sorry.

Ashley: Don't be sorry. Those moments happen when you're a blonde. (playfully pokes Spencer in her left cheek)

Spencer: Yeah, well – don't get use to it. Those moments are very rare for me.

Ashley: (opens the car door) Right. (giggles) Whatever helps you sleep at night, Spencey-poo!

All Spencer could do was laugh at Ashley.

They made their way up to the front double doors and Ashley let herself and Spencer inside her luxurious mansion.

Ashley: (voice echoing) Mom? (looks around for a minute) Hmm, she must've just dropped off her car and then went out –

All of a sudden, a booming voice came from the living room.

It startled the two girls; making them just for the time being.

Ashley's Mom: Ashley Elizabeth – get in here!

For a split second, Ashley was hesitant about going forth to meet her mother; maybe it was because she used her first and middle name.

Then, for the other half of that second, Ashley was surprised that her mom even remembered what her middle name was, but – anyway, back to the point.

Ashley wearingly made her way into the living room only to come to a sudden stop by the guest her mother had brought home.

This time, her mother didn't bring over some young stud – no, this time, it wasn't even a male. It was a middle-aged woman with the evilness of ten demons.

Paula: Hello, Ashley.

Ashley was speechless and scared all at the same time.

Meanwhile, still by the doors, Spencer had recognized that familiar voice.

Spencer: (confused) Mom?

Paula: (looks at Ashley's mom) See – I told you so.

Ashley: Told my mom what?

Paula: (stands up) I just told your mom that whenever you came home, Spencer would be right by your side. (laughs and looks at Ashley's mom) They're practically Siamese twins.

Ashley's mom let out a breathy sigh and then immediately looked down at her new red Prada pumps.

Just then, Spencer walked around the corner of the living room entrance and had now become a member of this scene.

Spencer: (shaking her head in confusion) What are you doing here?

Paula: I came to collect you, Spencer.

Spencer: 'Collect me'?

Ashley: What's going on here? (looks around at the three females, but no one answers her) Can anyone answer me?

Paula: (smirks at Ashley) Oh, it's quite simple, Ashley. (bitterness in her voice) I've come to gather my daughter and her things so that I can remove her from – (looks around the room and then her eyes fall on Ashley) this.

She said that last word with extra venom and it stung Ashley; just as Mama Carlin had hoped for.

Spencer: What is your problem? I'm not going anywhere with you.

Paula: Oh, yes – you will.

Paula bends down and picks up two huge suitcases that had Spencer's initials on them.

Spencer: (points at them and shakes her head) No, no, no! (backs up behind Ashley) You said we were leaving Friday – today's Wednesday. I still have two whole days. (almost crying) That's not fair!

Paula: Life's not fair, Spencer.

Ashley: (finally speaking up) You're not taking her, Mrs. Carlin.

Meanwhile, Ashley's mom is just kind of hanging out in the background and she is watching this scene unfold before her very eyes. Quietly taking it all in.

Paula: (stunned by Ashley's rebelliousness) And – who's going to stop me?

Spencer quickly slipped her right hand in Ashley's right hand and squeezed it everso tightly.

Ashley takes one step forward; creating space between her and her one and only.

Ashley: (with sting) Me.

Paula: there is no way I'm letting this foolish girl take me down in our War of the Words! Oh, I highly doubt that. (looks past Ashley at Spencer) Spencer, go get in the car – now!

Spencer: (hesitantly) No!

Paula: Why not, young lady?

Spencer: Well for one: your car isn't even here and two: you can't make me. (frowns) I'm not going anywhere.

Paula: I beg to differ.

Ashley then felt Spencer pull back on her hand and she obeyed; with caution, though.

All of a sudden, the two of them made a mad dash for the front double doors. They hastily opened them and ran as quickly as they could to Ashley's Porsche.

Ashley quickly turned the key in the ignition to START and turned the car on.

She then put the car in DRIVE and sped off in the direction of… well, she wasn't sure, but – the one thing she was sure of was that they had to get away.

Ashley: (breathing deeply) Where to now, Miss Rebel?

Spencer: (breathing heavily too) Anywhere but here.

Ashley just kept going north and waited until she caught her breath to speak.

Ashley: (sighs) Why is everyone against us, Spence?

Spencer: I don't know. But, I'm sick of it!

Ashley shook her head in agreement and then accelerated the car to about 60mph.

Meanwhile, back at the Davies' Residence, Paula was all fired up and Ashley's mom was anything but surprised.

Paula: Can you believe that?

Ashley's Mom: Actually – yeah, I can.

Paula: (disbelief) What? How?

Ashley's Mom: Well, when Ashley cares about someone she'll do practically anything for them. And Spencer's got Ashley – she's got her real good.

Paula: (shakes her head and throws up her hands dramatically) I don't understand California!

Ashley's Mom: It has nothing to do with California! But, it has everything to do with being in love.

Paula: this woman has obviously lost it! My daughter is not in love with –

Ashley's Mom: Yes – she is! Quit denying it, Paula. Open your eyes for once and see what's really going on.

Paula: (stern look) Who are you to judge me?

With that said, Paula walks out of the huge house and heads towards her car; which she parked on the other side of the garage.

She decided to just leave Spencer's suitcases at Ashley's house because honestly – she was quite through with Spencer for the night.

With "anywhere but here" in their minds – they had absolutely no clue where to go.

Ashley was still driving north; making her way through road construction, street lights and unbearable "Sunday Drivers" and Spencer was a little shaken up by what had just happened.

Ashley: (turning down the stereo) What about a hotel?

Spencer: (shrugs her shoulders) Sure, I guess.

Noticing how down Spencer was, Ashley felt the need to comfort her.

Ashley: (smiles) Or we can just go get something to eat and then crash in the car here? What does Spencer say about that?

Spencer: (looks at Ashley and smiles a little) Spencer says that that is probably a bad idea.

Ashley: Why?

Spencer: Because I don't feel like getting jumped tonight by some homeless person doing a survey on 'what sexual position I'd prefer'.

Ashley: (smirks) Well, what position do you prefer?

Spencer just looks at Ashley with one of those "you'd better shut up, right now" looks and then goes forward with a small smile and a laugh.

Ashley deeply sighs and changes the radio station to some emo kind of music.

Ashley: Fine. Then, do you have any suggestions?

Spencer: Actually…

Just then, Spencer puts her purse on her lap and pulls out a piece of paper and shows it to Ashley.

Ashley: (looks at Spencer likes she's crazy) What – that? (points at the paper) That's your suggestion – a piece of paper? Really, Spencer – how are we possibly going to cover up with that tiny piece of –

Spencer: (sighs and giggles) No – read what's on it.

Ashley: You read it to me. We're going through a major pot-hole area and I'd like to keep this vehicle for a couple more years.

Spencer: (giggles) Okay. It says:

'Spencer

I know it's a rough time for us now, but – I'm always going to be here for you. I'll be staying at the hotel on Ocean Drive. Stay safe, sweetie and always remember that I love you so very much.

Love,

Dad.'

Ashley: So… (confusion)

Spencer: So, that means that we're going to go to the hotel on Ocean Drive.

Ashley: Okay, then. But – first things first.

Spencer: What's first?

Ashley: (eyes widen) Food!