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A/N: I know, I know I suck at updating…but school and work has gotten in the way and all I do when I get home is sleep. Lol But anyway…here's an update, if you don't remember where it left off…I'll put the ending on here:

Previously on My Life Without Them:

"I'm not about to talk about this, come on Ash, lets go." Spencer begins to turn and leave.

"But you can't, I know who caused the accident!" Paula yells.

"You do?" Ashley stops.

"Yes…that morning, Ben and I we're driving in the car…on Orlando Ave…we didn't know…" Spencer knew where this was going…the tears we're slowly filling her eyes. "And we didn't notice, it happened so fast…"

"Mom…" Spencer starts. "Did you cause the accident?"

"I'm so sorry honey…" Paula says as she stands up and tries to touch Spencer, but she backs away.

"Get away from me…" Spencer silently burst into tears as Ashley held her…slightly crying too.

"Honey, I'm sorry…I"

"Sorry? Sorry is all you can say?" Ashley yells.

"Ashley I'm sure it was a mistake…" Glen tries to help the situation.

"Shut the hell up Glen. (To Paula) You could've killed her! You almost took her away from me! You had your grudge against me because you thought I was the bad influence…it was you all along…" Ashley leads Spencer to the couch, as they hold each other and continue to cry.

Everything Happens for a Reason

"Spence…I think we should go." Ashley says wiping her tears. Spencer can't speak, she's shattered…her mom, almost killed her and her girlfriend. She couldn't take it anymore. She slowly stands up and walks toward the door.

"Spencer…" Paula tries once again.

"Stop trying mom! It's not going to help…I can't believe I actually thought someone of you…I hate you." Spencer finally speaks up.

"You don't mean that Spence…" Clay says.

"Yeah, I do." Aiden opens the door, Ashley and Spencer walk out…still holding each other, they needed to get away…away from the Carlin's and away from the drama. Ashley could only think of one place. They get into the car and Ashley drives toward the beach. She knew that the only thing that would calm Spencer down is the ocean waves. They get there after a deafening car ride; Spencer is the first to get out. Ashley turns around to Aiden…

"You coming?" She asks the quiet boy in the backseat.

"Uhm, no, you and Spence need to spend time together…besides I need to call Alex."

Ashley just smiles at the fact that Aiden is borderline bi and gets out to catch up with Spencer. As expected she's sitting under the pier just watching the waves. Ashley walks up and sits across from her. There is nothing but silence…I mean there is nothing to talk about, nothing.

"You know how life takes you on unexpected paths just to make you realize something?" Spencer says quietly, but loud enough for Ashley to hear it.

"Yeah, good or bad, things happen for a reason." Ashley replies.

"Well, I just realized I love my mom more than I ever knew."

"Why do you say that?"

"I might dislike her now…but I didn't mean I hated her…I was just out of it and upset."

"I know Spence…but why do you love her so much?" Spencer gets up and goes over and sits between Ashley's legs.

"Because if she didn't decide to move to L.A., I would've never met you."

"Aw Spence…that's sweet."

"I love you Ashley Davies."

"I love you more Spencer Carlin."

Back at the Carlin household

Everyone is still moping around the house, especially Paula. She was so upset at Ben and herself.

"Paula, do you want some tea?" Arthur tries to get her to open up.

"No, not right now."

He starts to walk away. "Oh okay, if you need anything…I'll be-"

"Arthur, I'm sorry."

"For what?" He stops in his tracks.

"For being so mean to you, I want this marriage to work. I just got so caught up on trying to protect Spencer, I let it get to me…I'm sorry."

"It's okay Paula…just go get some rest, okay?"

"Rest…yes, that's good." She says as she makes her way up the stairs.

Aiden is waiting outside the car…seemingly looking for someone…as expected a red mustang drives up beside him. He sticks a note on Ashley's car window and gets into the red mustang and they drive off. Ashley walks back up to the car and see's the note.

Ash, I took off with Alex…I hope everything is okay.

I love you guys…take care. Aiden

Ashley takes the note down and gets in the car. Her and Spencer head back to the Davies' residence.

Sorry it's short…but please R&R!