Diclaimer: I don't own anything related to the movie

Chapter 1: Default Chapter

Info: Jamie and Landon are engaged. I also have Jamie owning the bookstore, instead of her just working there. Each chapter will be told from one person's POV instead of going back and forth.

Jamie POV

I can't believe it. I'm engaged again and it's to Landon. Within a year, we'll be married. We don't want a big wedding. A small one with close family and friends.

"Mama?" Caitlin asked coming downstairs. It was late one night and I was working on the bookwork for my bookstore.

"What sweetie?" I asked as she sat at the table.

"I have a question." She said.

"What?" I asked as I closed my workbook.

"Will I have to call Landon dad?" She asked.

"No, only if you want too." I said and then I asked "Is that all?"

She nods and said "Yes, mama." She kisses me goodnight and goes back upstairs.

That Saturday. I was working at my bookstore, trying to get it ready for the 4th of July. Landon was there.

"Landon, are you gonna make Caitlin call yo dad?" I asked standing by the ladder he was using. He was hanging the streamers.

"No, why?" He asked climbing down.

"She was worried about that last night. I told her no, but I was just making sure." I said going over to the box, where all my decorations are kept.

"Are you ganna maki Max call you mom?" He asked.

"No, only if he wants too." I said sitting on the floor.

"What's wrong baby?" He asked sitting on the floor and lifting my chin.

"Do you think the kids have accept the upcoming wedding?" I asked.

"I don't know. Max is very excited. What about Caitlin?" He asked.

"She still thinks that you are trying to take her daddy's place. I explain to her that you aren't." I said.

"I would never do that." He said.

"Excatly. I think she feels somewhat reasonapible for his death." I told him. I grapped my 'Happy 4th of July' sign and got up.

"Why?" He asked following me.

"She was sick at the time. He was coming home to be with her and got into that accident. Hour or so later, we got the call that he died. She thinks that if she wasn't sick that day, that he would be alive and we wouldn't have another to do with you." I said hanging the sign behind tha counter.

"Everything happens for a reason." He said.

"That's what I tell her." I said.

That night. Landon went home after we were finished. I went home and decided to relax. Next week we are going to be busy. We were closed on the 4th, but the next few days, it will be busy, since we have a sale on everything.

"Mama, I'm going to bed." Caitlin said kissing me on the cheek.

"Ok. I'll be up in a minute to tuck you in." I said. She may be 10 now, but she still likes her mom to tuck her in.

I walked upstairs and went into Caitlin's room. I heard some weeping. I walked over to the bed and sat down.

"Caitlin, sweetie?" I asked. She sat up and hugged me. She was crying. "What's wrong?" I also asked.

"I miss daddy." She said.

"I know you do." I said holding her.

"I don't want a new daddy." She said.

"Landon's not gonna be your new daddy. He will just be your step-dad. He's not gonna make you call him daddy." I explained.

"I want my daddy." She said getting more hystical.

"Listen Caitlin. You are not responiable for your daddy's death. He wanted to come home. You didn't make him come home. He chose to come home. Caitlin, we have to move and by me marrying Landon, is my way of moving on. I miss him just is much as you do, but I'm not gonna live the rest of my life grieving. Now it's your turn to move on, by accepting that daddyis never coming back and you are getting a new family. Now, please stop crying." I explained. She stopped crying and hugged me tighter.

"I'm sorry mama. I can't help it." She said.

"I know, I know. Now let's go to bed and tomorrow, we'll spend the day together, just us girls." I said. She liad down and I tucked her in.

"What if Landon wants to do something?" She asked.

"I'll call him tonight and tell him. He will understand. Good night sweetie." I said leaning down and kissing her.

"Good night." She said as I walked to the door. I shut the light off and closed the door. I walked downstairs and dialed Landon's number. I knew he would be up.

"Hello?" He answered.

"Landon, it's Jamie." I said.

"Is something wrong?" He asked.

"No. Tomorrow me and Caitlin are having a girls only day." I said.

"Ok. No boys allowed?" He asked.

"Yes. Unless one wants to sneak in the middle of the night." I said teasing.

"Maybe." He said.

"I should go, see you later?" I asked.

"Yes. Bye Jamie." He said.

"Bye Landon." I said. We hung up.

That next day. Me and Caitlin made our plans for our girls only day. It hasn't been just the two of us, since the engagement. There was a carnival in town, so that was one thing on our list. We were to go out to eat for supper. Caitlin's choice. Do a little shopping.

"Are you ready mom?" I heard Caitlin ask from downstairs.

"Yes, give me a minute." I said. I was finishing up in the bathroom. When I was done, I walked downstairs and grapped my purse.

We hopped in the car and we went to the carnival. Few people weere there already. I found spot to park. I took out some money and hide my purse under the seat.

We walked to the carnival and got in line for tickets. We decided to get a waistband.

We went on just about every ride and then we had to get lunch. We each got a corn dog.

After the carnival, we went to the mall. I had to check out the other bookstores and Caitlin needed some new summer clothes.

"Mom, look at this." Caitlin said holding up a piece of clothing.

"That is pretty." I said.

That night. We went for supper and then we came home.

"Did we have fun?" I asked as we walked in the door.

"Yes, we should do that more often." Caitlin replied taking off her shoes.

"Of course." I said. I went to the kitchen to see who called and the phone rang.

"Hello?" I picked it up.

"Jamie, have you been told yet?" It was Landon.

"About what?" I asked.

"The bookstore, it's on fire." He said.

"Of course with the sale." I said.

"No, it caught on fire." He said.

"What?" I asked. My bookstore? The one I opened with Rodney?

"Yes, you have get down there." He said.

"I will." I said.

"I'll meet you down there." He said. We hang up.

"Caitlin?!" I yelled.

"What?" She asked.

"Get your shoes on." I said.

"Why?" She asked.

"We have to go down to the bookstore." I said.

"I on't want to go." She said.

"Just put them on." I said.

"Why?" She asked.

"Because, my bookstore is burning down." I said. Her eyes got big and she slipped on her shoes. We ran out to the car and sped off to my bookstore. I parked far away and we ran up to it, but the fireman stopped us.

"I'm sorry miss, but no one is allowed over there." He said.

"But I own this place." I said. He let me though and few minutes later I heard Landon, he wasn't let though. "He's with me." I said and got though.

"Jamie, I'm sorry." He said.

"For what?" I asked.

"For your bookstore. I know you opened it with your husband and now it's gone." He explained.

"Landon, I can open up a new one and you can help me with it." I said.

After the fire was put out, a firefighter came over and asked "You're the owner of this store?"

"Yes, I'm Jamie Fisher." I said. Soon I would be Jamie Carter.

"What about Rodney Fisher, the co-owner?" He asked.

"He died two years ago and the store has been under my control." I said.

He asked me a few more questions and then he left. I sat on the curb.

"Jamie." Landon said sitting next to me.

"Today was supposed to be a wonderful day. Me and Caitlin had fun today and then this happened." I said.

"I know." He said putting an arm around me.

"This bookstore was one of the only things I had left of Rodney. Now it's gone. Just like him." I said standing. I had our house, the bookstore and Caitlin.

"Mama." I heard Caitlin say from behind me.

"What sweetie?" I asked.

"When can we go home?" She asked.

"Soon, go wait in the car." I said. She nodded and walked to the car.

"You should go home and come back tomorrow." He said still sitting.

"Then I will see how bad it really is." I said putting my face in my hands and I started to cry. Landon got up and put his arms around me. "Just like the car."

"What?" He asked.

"Rodney was in a car accident. I saw how bad the car was. I knew he wouldn't make it." I said.

"Jamie, you can open a new one. Just the same." Landon said.

"Yes, maybe." I replied.

"You should go home and get some sleep." He suggested.

The next day. I had to go back to the bookstore. I know I would have a had time, but I had too. Since Caitlin is ten, she has been staying home by herself.

Anyways, I parked close to the spot and got out. I walked up to it. Parts of the walls were still standing. The door frame is still standing, everything else is on the ground. Everything was burnt. I walked in and looked around. I could not believe it. Everything was gone.

"Rodney, what am I gonna do?" I asked.

"Jamie?" I heard a voice. "Jamie?" I heard it again. I turned around and saw Landon standing outside of the rubble.

"Yes?" I asked.

"Are you gonna be ok?" He asked.

"I don't know. I know it's only a bookstore, but it was my life." I said walking over to him.

"Yes, I know." He said wrapping an arm around me.

"I don't know what I'm going to do now." I said looking at the rubble.

"You can open a new one. With the insurance money, you can open a brand new one and have it it opened by christmas." He said.

"Yes, or I can just but the money away and get a job at a different place." I said.

"Well, what is something you're interested in?" He asked.

"A bookstore." I said. I love books, I should open a new one.

"Jamie, follow your dreams, open a new one." He said.

"I should. Just because I opened this one with Rodney, doesn't mean I can't open a new one. I loved running this store and bossing people around. Thank you Landon." I said kissing him on the cheek.

"For what?" He asked.

"For helping me realize that." I replied and then "Now, I have to go call the insurance company and then make plans for the new one." I started to walk to my car.

"See you later?" He asked.

"Yes, bye Landon." I said getting into my car.

What da ya Think? I have two questions. 1. Should I name my chapters? 2. Is this easier to read?