Five;

You've got the spark I've been lookin' for

(Five Minutes to Midnight-Boys Like Girls)

Craig began with telling her about his dad and his connection with Joey. Then, he went into telling her about being diagnosed as bi-polar. He didn't think he'd do it this early on, but it felt like the most appropriate time to do so.

"People tell me I'm sick but most of the time I'm okay and just tired of being treated like glass," Craig sighed, "so, the one thing I ask is not to be hovered. I need at least one person I can go to."

Veronica nodded, "You got it."

"I had my fair share of girl problems but that seems like nothing in comparison," He let out a small laugh.

"Now," Veronica stood up and offered her hand, "I don't feel like going back in there. As much as I want to enjoy the show with you, I can't be in there with him."

Craig accepted her hand and stood up, "We'll explore! We'll start with that diner across the street because I could eat!"

Veronica agreed and they waited for a break in traffic before crossing over. Inside, the two talked about everything they could think of. They shared a big plate of cheese fries and Craig had a chocolate shake while Veronica had vanilla. Veronica felt relieved now that everything was out in the open with him.

"I only have two more songs to get through and then this whole Kevin Smith thing will be over," Craig said before taking a big drink of shake, "I don't know if I'm sad or relieved."

"I'm sure the end result would definitely be cool," Veronica smiled at him, "And then what do you have in store for the Summer?"

"Well," He smiled as he reached across the table and offered his hand to her, "I'll have more spare time that I could maybe spend with you?"

Veronica happily took his hand, "As long as you don't get tired of me, I will gladly spend the Summer with you," She paused for a moment and then laughed, "When I'm not taking care of your step sister."

"Right," Craig nodded.

The two finished up at the diner and made their way back to Veronica's car. They would beat what traffic the show did cause because the show still had about an hour left on it. On the way back, Craig told her about his interest in photography and all of his favorite places to photograph.

"Maybe you could show me in person one day?" She asked him hopefully.

"Absolutely," Craig said excitedly, "I'll even drive."

"Sounds like a deal for me," Veronica laughed.

Craig was happy that his only focus wouldn't be just his music anymore. Sure he loved playing with Downtown Sasquatch and he wanted to be a famous rockstar eventually but he still loved photography, it was his first passion.

"So, enough about me," Craig said, "What kind of hobbies do you like? You know, except for babysitting and good music?"

Veronica smiled, "I'm not super artistic, unfortunately. I did cheer for a little while at my old school but I haven't in a couple years. I know you said except good music but I have pretty good mix CD making skills."

"Mix CD making skills?" Craig tilted his head slightly, fully intrigued by what she had said.

"Yeah. From the track list and the doodles that aren't the greatest but could be worse. Craig, you've seen my CD collection I made a lot of the mixed CDs."

Craig nodded, "Since your skills are so good, would you make me one?"

"I'll see what I can do," She smiled.

Craig and Veronica made small talk until they eventually reached Joey's house. She put her car in park and waited for Craig to unbuckle and so they could say their goodbyes. It wouldn't really be a goodbye since she would be at Joey's again at least Monday to watch Angie and they also traded instant messenger screen names earlier that night.

"Thanks for everything today," He unbuckled and then looked over at her. "Seriously, it was one of my better nights of my Summer."

Veronica nervously tucked her hair behind her ears, "Even if it was a little problematic?"

"Everything happens for a reason," He shrugged, "I don't want to go but I know I have to."

"We have the Summer," Veronica reminded him.

Craig smiled, "Yeah, we do."

He placed his hand on her cheek before kissing her goodnight. "Goodnight, Veronica."

"Goodnight, Craig," She smiled as he got out of the car.

He shut the door and made his way to the porch, he waited for her to drive away before going inside.

Craig locked the front door when he finally went inside.

Joey was on his way upstairs, "Have a good night?"

Craig's grin was undeniable, "Yeah, yeah I did."

"Good," Joey walked with Craig upstairs, "I'm happy for you. Happy looks good on you."

Craig nodded. Joey was destroyed when Caitlin left him for Los Angeles. Maybe he'll find happiness again soon. They said goodnight and Craig went into his bedroom. He immediately signed onto instant messenger and pulled out his notebook while he waited.

Veronica didn't immediately log on but while Craig was waiting, he managed to finish two songs. Two songs that made more sense than anything he even remotely tried to write for Kevin Smith. She logged on briefly to tell him that she wanted to talk but couldn't because of her dad and she had wanted to tell him goodnight one more time.

Veronica had signed off by telling him she would talk to him when she got up and then she was gone. By the time Craig went to bed, he had fixed the other three songs he had written for the movie. He was finally excited to show Kevin as opposed to being embarrassed of what he had written.