The days had turned into weeks and then before Gabby knew two months had past since she had come here on vacation. She hadn't seen Ally since the day that Ally had smacked her, but Shawn had kept her informed on Ally's progress. He had explained that in the beginning if she had been around Ally would have feel back into her old habits every time. Gabby knew Shawn was right but it had killed her not being able to see her. Adam was a big help he was always there the second she needed him.
"Hey girl are you going to stay lost in your own world forever, I've been calling you," Chyna said as she looked at Gabby. "Oh sorry I was just thinking, what did you need," Gabby asked. "Well I've got some good news for you," Chyna replied. "Good news, what is it, I could go for some good news right about now," Gabby said. "Well tonight we are having a cook out, and you'll never guess who the guest of honor is," Chyna said smiling broadly. "Well its definitely not me cause its not my birthday, so who is it," Gabby asked. "Ally," was all that Chyna said before turning with a laugh and began to walk away. "Wait you mean I finally get to see her after all this time," Gabby said running to catch up with Chyna. "Yeah, he decided that it was time for everyone to get together. He says that she has changed a lot, now I suggest you go get ready," Chyna said before taking her leave. Gabby stood there for about two seconds before taking off to her room to get dressed.
Shawn stood watching Ally play with the dog, god she had changed so much. No longer did her eyes look empty and no longer was she afraid of him. He still slept with her holding her, because he couldn't see himself sleeping without her. She still had a tendency to lapse when he said or did certain things but it wasn't that bad, he would just wrap his arms around her and pull her back. They had become very close in the last month and Shawn was glad that he could see her smile.
"Hey Shawn whatcha looking at," Ally said as she looked up and found Shawn watching her. "Oh just the prettiest thing I think I've ever seen," Shawn said as he walked over to her. "And what would that be," Ally said standing up to look at him. "You smiling," Shawn stated before wrapping his arms around her and pulling her into a big hug. Ally leaned back a little so that she could look into his eyes. "What has you all smiling, I think someone has a secret," Ally says smiling at him. "Well you could say that," Shawn said as he kissed her forehead. "Oh come on tell me please," Ally said trying to give him her best puppy dog look. Shawn grinned he just loved it when she gave him that look, it was so cute. "How would a cook out sound to ya," Shawn asked. "MMM, really, that would reek of awesomeness," she replied. "Do you think that you're ready for it, cause Gabby will be there," Shawn said trying to read any changes in her face that might occur. Ally let what he said sink in before she spoke. Gabby, god how she missed her. She wondered if her friend could forgive her for the awful things she did and said. She knew that it was because of Marc and she knew that he was wrong on everything he had told her. And Jason god the thought of what he had done to Gabby killed her inside. Shawn had told her that about two weeks ago, when she had thought that she still had Jason as a friend, but god how wrong could she have been. Both of them were evil and she knew that now. Thanks to Shawn she understood everything now.
"Do you think Gabby is mad at me, I mean, well you know look at what I said to her and did to her," Ally said "Ally I don't think Gabby was mad at you to begin with. She was mad at the situation, but never at you. She fought hard to find you and get you back. She was always there to save you no matter what the cost was to her. She always loved you. I don't think you could have done anything during that time to make her hate you or stay mad at you," Shawn replied. "Ok I can do this," Ally said squaring her shoulders. Even though inside all she wanted to do was stay right here with Shawn. Shawn tightened his hold on her and kissed her again on top of the head before leading her out to where they were having the cook out.
Gabby sat in a chair facing the walkway waiting as patiently as she could for her friend to appear. "Gabby quite fidgeting, she'll be here," Adam said as he sat down next to her. He leaned over and kissed her on the mouth gently. "Well I know but it seems like forever since I've seen her," Gabby said nervously glancing once again at the walkway. "It'll be ok," Adam said looking at Gabby.
Ally walked down the walkway and her eyes found her friend sitting in a chair next to Adam. The sight of her made her start to cry, not from anger or hurt, but from pure joy. She couldn't move from the spot she stood in she could only watch her friend. "Gabby," the one word escaped her lips in a whisper.
Gabby looked up after feeling like someone was watching her and found her self looking right at Ally. She slowly stood up and drank in the look of her friend. No longer could she see the haunted look in her eyes, and no longer was there emptiness. "Ally," was all that Gabby could say before the tears started rolling.
Adam and Shawn stayed where they were at, waiting to see what would happen. For the longest time the girls just stood watching each other. Then out of the blue both took off running and came together in an embrace. Both crying, but neither letting go of the other. Shawn caught Adam's eyes and smiled.
"Ally, I've missed you so much," Gabby cried holding Ally. "God I feel like I've been waiting forever for this, I've missed you too," Ally said crying. "I'm so glad to have you back, you look great," Gabby said looking at her friend. "I know," Ally said with a giggle looking at Gabby. "Well the vanity is the one thing I didn't miss," Gabby said with a chuckle. "Oh now don't start being a crabby Gabby," Ally said with a smile before hugging Gabby tightly. "Now that is the Ally I knew, just don't think you can call me that again," Gabby said laughing.
"Ok enough with the mushy stuff, I'm hungry so lets eat," Chyna said. Shawn walked over and took Ally's hand in his and led her to the table.
"So are you happy," Adam asked walking up behind Gabby taking her hand. "Couldn't be happier, look at her it's like nothing ever happened," Gabby said as she walked over to the table to sit down and eat. The dinner passed with everyone laughing and joking happily. After dinner everyone retired and headed to bed. Gabby kissed Ally goodnight and made plans for them all to go out. Ally hugged her back and was thankful that they were back together. She watched her friend and Adam disappear into the house before turning back to Shawn.
"Thank you," Ally said as she walked up to Shawn. "For what," Shawn asked. "For helping me, and for bringing me and Gabby back together," Ally said. "You're welcome, now how about we take a walk down next to the lake," Shawn said before taking her hand and leading her off toward the lake. Ally followed him smiling, happy that she was no longer confused over Marc and that she had her friend back. She was thankful for Shawn, and was pretty sure that she had some serious feelings going on for him but she was too afraid to act on them. Yeah her life was starting to look up for her.