A/N: I am so sorry guys! I haven't updated for a month! Ok list of excuses: I was out of town for a week on a mission trip and then my house got struck by lightning which took out the internet, 2 out of 3 tvs, several appliances, etc. (no serious damage, thank goodness) So I got my internet back about 4 days ago and I waited until now to post up part 42. I know that some of you thought it was over, but it's not. Not yet. Thanks to my reviewers jhhhhjfjk89 and CriminalInsanity! We're over 150 reviews lets see if we can make it to 200 before this fic ends. It won't be that long, but there's still a story to tell.

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Part 42: 56 Kinds of Cheese

Lily and Travis walked home together in silence. Something about his demeanor told her that he didn't want her telling anyone else about what had happened. He'd do that when he was ready. She didn't know exactly what excuse she could come up with to get Parker off her back, but she'd have to find something. As they parted ways, each heading for their respective homes a burden seemed lifted between them. Lily finally knew what had happened to Travis, and they both felt better.

Travis had kept his secret for far too long, he realized that now. And nothing had changed about their friendship when he told Lily, if anything a gap had been bridged and it was easier to be friends.

"Bye Travis," Lily whispered as she watched his figure fade into the distance.

Slowly, she kept walking, wondering how she and the rest of the gang could ever have been so naïve not to notice the signs in Travis' behavior before. She did have to give Ray some credit though; after all he was the first one to notice. But after all was said and done he was still too naïve to care. That was why it had been Lily to discover his secret and not Ray. Ray was perfectly fine to leave Travis to whatever he was hiding and not get involved if things were too complicated.

Lily smiled, "Yup that's Ray alright. Besides he's just worried about defeating the dream team.."

When she got home, Parker was there; waiting. No doubt she wanted to know what Lily could not tell. Lily panicked. What should she say? Should she just tell her the whole story? No of course not, Lily would never betray her friend.

"I guess I'll just have to tell her the truth," Lily swallowed her nerves and walked, silently, toward Parker.

"Randall!" She greeted warmly.

Lily mustered a small smile.

"So?" Parker asked.

"So what?" Lily replied.

"What'd you find out?" Parker explained.

Lily bit her lip, "I can't tell you. I promised Travis I wouldn't tell anyone. He's not ready…"

"Not ready for what, Randall?" Parker asked concerned.

"To tell you guys the truth," Lily stated softly.

"What about you?" Parker asked angrily.

"He didn't want to tell me either, but I made him." Lily offered, "Please Parker don't ask him about it."

Afraid, and not wanting to be asked anymore questions, Lily turned away and fled. Forgetting that Parker knew about it, she went to the underground. But Parker didn't come after her. However, hidden in the silence of the small room were Ray and Robbie. As Lily cried out in frustration, a small voice answered her.

"Lily, what's wrong?" Robbie asked.

'Nothing, Robbie, leave me alone!" She replied snottily.

And then, realizing what she'd done, she spoke softly, "Sorry Robbie. It's just that Parker well…I can't tell you."

She felt 2 strong hands on her shoulders.

"It's ok Lily," Ray assured her.

Lily laughed as a sudden realization struck her, "So what brings you 2 here?"

"Um…actually I don't really know why I'm here," Robbie explained and looked up at the clock. 7:08, "I guess it's just habit to stay late when you or Travis aren't here."

"How was your broadcast?" Lily asked.

"Great, I got to list all 56 kinds of cheese I know!" Ray answered.

"Ray," Lily said.

"Yeah?"

"No you didn't."

"Smassy. Smart and sassy, best of both worlds." Ray smiled.

Lily laughed, "That describes me perfectly."