Summary: The return of Andros's parents changes all future plans of Andros and Ashley. It's doubtful they'll ever see each other again. But there's a secret Ashley's carrying around just dying to come out.
Phantom Rogue: She'll clear up. Avidan loves Lynette and even if he didn't… he does love the rest of his family. No… they don't talk just yet.
Lady Kimiko: Glad you agree with Ash. She could have… but with the power playing up as well as her temper, there's no telling what could happen. Yeah… I noticed that… it's… scary.
Johnny: She doesn't know just yet. I NEED LYNETTE! She'll clear up! Big time!
Arwennicole: Well, here's the next chapter. Enjoy. This one you'll surely like.
BellaCordelia: Ash has people who aren't upset to do that for her.
Megarider: Be very honoured… you'll see. Lynette still sees what she wants to see, not what is really there. Good that you don't want to kill her, I need her.
Piper xox Leo: Well, enjoy this one.
SSL: Yeah, they found each other.
Jenny: Nope, you didn't. And please, please, please beta those chapters or at least send me the ones that are already done… Now you're the one pushing me here!
JDPhoenix: Don't wait any longer, here's more. Just sit back, read and enjoy.
DizneeDol: Yeah, literally… I couldn't help myself… again.
Star Fata: No… I get floored by small poles in Amsterdam. Ashley has people to pick a fight for her, she's in no state to right now. This Friday I'm leaving.
C.C.C.: Thankies! She thinks she's just about everything she's not? Everyone has a right to ask for a second opinion… but they have to be family or next of kin… unfortunately… she is, but doesn't know.
PhoenixGuardianEmaku: No, because Lynette can open her eyes, Maura can't. You'll see later on.
Jessica01: What fireworks?
Charmedfun: Well, I hope this one clears it up a bit for you.
Zeopurple: A bit too much of what she should be? She doesn't know Ashley saved his life. Enjoy the chapter.
Slytherin-Angel44: No… she doesn't know. She has absolutely no clue. No one has. No one will touch the twins, promise. No, Andros doesn't figure it out.
Dragoneyes5000: YAY! You're mad! You're the first! And the only! Finally! I was waiting for someone to be irritated by the cliffie!
Tay: Ashley has no respect at the moment, she just knows if she explodes… it won't be pretty and she can't do that to her boss and Josh. It's been 17 years.
Darklover: Always. Yeah, they finally met.
Secrets Untold
Chapter 32: The Run In
"I have to go." Ashley muttered, walking past him.
Suddenly she stopped and turned around, her eyes shooting daggers at Josh.
"You, Weaver, are dead." With that she spun on her heel and stalked off.
Slowly Chris was growing more coherent again and was now feebly glaring at Lynette. She was taken aback by the boy's sudden anger.
"That was uncalled for." He informed her. "She's the best doctor around, you know."
"You okay, Chris?" Josh informed, coming over with Tracy on his heels.
"I'll be fine." Chris sighed. "Really, Josh. Thanks to Chyler. I'm just being kept in for observation while the wound is healing to prevent complications."
"That's preposterous." Lynette informed Josh matter-of-factly, turning to Tracy. "You are a doctor, I want this boy to get a second opinion."
"I believe Dr. Hammond is perfectly capable to diagnose the needs of this patient for herself." Tracy replied professionally.
"Wait…" Lynette paused, frowning as her brain tried to digest the information. "These two have the same last name as that incompetent doctor."
"I wouldn't be so surprised seeing as they are her children." Tracy replied patiently, as though she were to three-year-old Nicky not to eat soap. "And she makes her past no secret. These two are infused by the Power – all that rapid healing and strength. Something about twins and genes, but the fact is that, after the night is over, Chris will be as good as new. As both a doctor and mother, Dr. Hammond has decided he should be in the hospital for this injury to heal. If anything might not go as it should, there are tons of doctors around to intervene."
Lynette grew quiet.
"Not to mention that if it wasn't for her, your husband would have died right here in the ER and none of us could have done anything." Tracy added quietly.
From the corner of his eyes Josh saw Carlos open his mouth, him and the other rangers having been quiet up until then.
"Yes, Carlos, that used to be your Ashley. I'm not sure if you can still call her that thought."
"Why?"
"I'm not going to explain Ashley's motives." Josh snapped.
Just then Zhane and Karone came rushing in, having stayed at the hotel with Aila during the school performance.
"Did we miss something?" Zhane inquired upon seeing the silent faces.
Andros's eyes fell on his baby niece and suddenly anger rose up inside of him.
"No, but obviously we did." He snapped. "I thought I could trust you."
With those words he stalked off, leaving everyone to wonder that had gotten into him. Andros stalked the halls of the hospital until he reached an information desk. A stupid and rash thought popped up in his mind, but he couldn't suppress it and before he knew it, he was at the desk, asking for the directions to Dr. Hammond's office.
Slowly he found himself some stairs and went up to the second floor, searching around until he finally faced a glass door. The engraved letters told him 'Dr. Hammond' owned the office. He gently rapped his knuckles against the glass.
A waited until a muffled 'come in' told him it was clear and the pushed the door open. It pained him to see the red puffy eyes, a dead giveaway that Ashley had been crying. He closed the door behind him and started walking over, gently reaching out.
"Don't." Ashley told him flatly, trying not to remember the last time she had cried over him. "Don't Andros. We're not the same anymore. What do you want?"
"I want to talk." Andros replied, stopping dead in his tracks and dropping his arm back to his side.
"There's nothing to talk about. I know everything. Josh is ambassador, remember? Well, he's also my best friend and neighbour." Ashley informed him, refusing to look at him.
"No." Andros replied furiously. "You don't know. Please, Ash, let me explain. I understand that you moved on. Your children prove that much, but please, give me a chance to at least get this out?"
He was begging, he knew, but he couldn't care less right now. All he needed was for her to understand; not some guessing game Josh provided her with, but the full and complete truth from his mouth.
"Fine, but not here." She told him, firmly. "My shift is over anyway."
"Where?" Andros asked, obviously relieved.
"My house." She said curtly.
He nodded her and followed her to her car. He got into the front seat and what followed was probably one of the quietest rides she had ever experienced. She noticed Andros's eyes widen a little as she pulled up to her beach house, admitting silently to herself it was a little too big looking for three people.
Silently she let him in and dumped her keys on the table in the hall. He followed her into the living room and looked around, obviously rather lost.
"Sit down." Ashley offered, taking pity on him. "Want something to drink?"
"No thanks." Andros sighed, sitting down on one of the couches. He paused before adding, softly, "You've done pretty well on your own. Your husband must be proud of you."
"Andros." Ashley sighed, sitting down next to him, her back against the armrest so she could face him at the same time. "Chris and Chyler have my last name. My last name hasn't changed ever. I'm a single mother."
Andros looked away shamefully.
"I'm sorry." He mumbled.
"You wanted to talk." She told him gently. "Talk."
He looked in her eyes and saw endless patience, the patience she always used to show him when they were still together. He took a deep breath. It was now or never.
A/N: Hope you liked it. Review. This chapter is again dedicated to Megarider this time for posting review 600.