A/N: hey all. sorry i haven't updated this story in forever, but some things came up.

A/N 2: the bolded words in this chapt. are song lyrics (i bet you could figure that out). anyway, on with the story.

A/N 3: only 8 more chapts. to go until this story is done.

CHAPTER NINETEEN
(chapter title - Take Me or Leave Me)

Reaching the Davis' door a few minutes later, Hannah knocked until someone answered - she didn't care who it was, she just wanted someone to answer the door.

A few seconds later, she heard Roger's mutterings and cursing as he slid the door open. He was only wearing green boxer shorts and nothing else when he opened the door. His hair was sticking up in every direction and he had a tired expression on his face.

"H-Hannah?" he yawned, not expecting her to be at the loft at three thirty in the morning.

"Hi, Mr. Davis. Sorry if I'm barging in like this, but I ran away from home and I was wondering if I could stay here, just until I get everything straightened out with my parents." Hannah told him, catching her breath as she walked into the loft.

"Of course. Stay as long as you need." Roger told her, sleepily leading her into the loft. He pointed to an extra bedroom that she could stay in temporarily. Getting out her kitten nightshirt, Hannah stripped out of her clothes, put on the nightshirt and climbed into bed. Turning over on her side, she slipped into dreamland and dreamt about her future with Christopher.

You are cordially invited to the wedding of
Christopher Jacob Collins
And
Hannah Michelle Coffin
Wednesday July 17th, 2008
2:00 PM
At St. Peter's Cathedral
7200 West Chestnut Street
Manhattan
Cocktails and wine to follow
Black tie required

Hannah walked down the aisle on the arm of Christopher. Several bridesmaids and groomsmen were on either side of the canopy, all smiling at Hannah as she walked down the aisle. Christopher was standing with the priest, looking fine in his tuxedo. Hannah smiled as she stood next to her handsome prince and waited for them to be wed.

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After the wedding and reception, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Collins got into their limo and went to the airport where they would be boarding a plane for

Hawaii. Hannah couldn't wait to start a family with Chris and she knew he was thinking the same thing.

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A year after their daughter, Angel Maria Collins was born, both Hannah and Christopher found out that the other was cheating on the other one.

"Every single day, I walk down the street
I hear people say, 'baby's so sweet'
Ever since puberty, everybody stares at me
Boys, mostly baby
So be kind, and don't lose your mind
Just remember that I'm your baby
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a darn
Take me baby or leave me
Take me baby or leave me
A lion in a cage never sees the sun
This wife needs some respect
Baby - let's have fun!
You are the one I choose
Folks would kill to fill your shoes
You love the limelight too, now honey
So be mine but don't waste my time
Cryin' "O Honey - are you still my
My my baby?" Hannah sang.

"Don't. You. Dare." Christopher warned.

"Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a darn
Take me baby or leave me
No way - can I be what I'm not
But hey - don't you want me hot?
Don't fight - don't lose your head
'Cause every night - whose in your bed?
Who, who's in your bed?
Kiss sweetie." Hannah sang, flashing Chris a small pout.

"That won't work
I look before I leap
I live for margins and discipline
I make lists in my sleep
Sweetie what's my sin?
Never quit - I follow through
What to do with my impromptu
Sweetie
So be wise cause this guy satisfies
You've got a prize, but don't
Compromise
You're one lucky sweetie
Take me for what I am." Christopher sang, taking a duffel bag out of the closet and started shoving clothes into it.

"A control freak." Hannah told him.

"Who I was meant to be." Christopher continued stuffing his clothes into the duffel bag.

"A snob - yet over - attentive." Hannah told him, arms folded over her chest.

"And if you give a darn." Chris took off his wedding ring and put it in a jewelry box that he shoved into the bottom of the duffel bag.

"A loveable philosopher." Hannah felt the sting of tears in her eyes.

"Take me sweetie or leave me." Christopher stormed into the bathroom to get his supplies from there.

"And anal retentive." Hannah stormed into the bathroom after him.

"That's it!" both of them sang, unaware that Angel was fast asleep.

"The straw that breaks my back." Chris said, running to the nursery to care for Angel, who had started screaming at that point.

"I quit!" Hannah stormed into the nursery after him.

"Unless you take it back." Christopher whispered, bouncing Angel in his arms.

"Women/Men!" Christopher and Hannah sang, spitting the words out as if they were poison.

"What is it about them?" the two of them chorused, being careful to whisper so that they wouldn't wake up Angel.

"Can't live with or
Without them!
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a darn
Take me sweetie or leave me
Take me sweetieeeeee
Or leave me
Guess I'm leavin'
I'm GONE!" with that, Christopher gathered his and Angel's bags, Angel and headed out the door, leaving Hannah in the dust.

"No! no! no!" Hannah sobbed, sitting up suddenly. Realizing it was just a dream, she went back to sleep, still sobbing. The dream felt so real, but she knew that Chris would never leave her without a logical explanation.

A/N 4: don't own the lyrics to Take Me or Leave Me. belongs to respected owner. 'nuff said.